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Table of ConTenTsLee University Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Institutional Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Student Development Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Student Development Sector Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Student Development Sector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Lee University “Lingo” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Need Answers? We Can Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Student’s Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Procedures for Addressing Written Student Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Community ExpectationsChristian Lifestyles and Behavior Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Community Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Lifestyle ExpectationsDiscipline Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Student Disciplinary Records Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Alcohol and Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Tobacco Usage Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Sexual Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Stalking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Pornography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Internet Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Sexual Morality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Inappropriate Use of Technological Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Hazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Altercations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Weapons and Fireworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Discrimination and Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Ped Mall/PCSU Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Illegal Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Writing of Bad Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Personal AppearanceGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Recreational Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Voluntary Leave of Absence PolicyLeave of Absence from the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Student Concerns Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Emergency Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Temporary Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Disciplinary ProceduresJudicial Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Hearing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Appeal Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Accountability Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Residence Hall Disciplinary Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333

Campus Disciplinary Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Accountability Hours Reduction Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Suspension and Expulsion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Disruptive Behavior Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Spiritual LifeCampus Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Chapel Attendance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Chapel Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Spiritual Life in Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Residential Life and HousingOn-Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Married, Single Parent and Non-Traditional Student Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Residence Hall Assignments for New Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Residence Hall Assignments for Current Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Advanced Housing Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Roll-Over Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Check-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Check-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Room Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Room Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Property Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Cable Television Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Wireless Routers/Network Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Vandalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Freshman Curfew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Right to Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Campus Emergency Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Cell Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Tornado Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Personal Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Programming Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Guests and Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Visitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Overnight Sign-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Bicycles in Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48First-Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Food Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Burgundy Bucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Paul Conn Student Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Off-Campus Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .494

Campus Apartment Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Policy Regarding Male/Female Visitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Health ServicesTuberculosis Skin Test Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Student Medical Condition Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Policy Regarding the Administering of Contraceptives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53HIV/Aids Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Study Abroad Travel Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Student Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Campus SafetyVehicle Registration and Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Student ActivitiesFamily Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Student Leadership Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Intercollegiate Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Recreation and Intramurals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60DeVos Recreation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Sports Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Student Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Posting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Regroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Music Ensembles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62The Leonard CenterMission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62General Service-Learning Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Individually Arranged Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Service-Enhanced and Service-Embedded Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Academic IntegrityRationale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Procedures – Faculty Discretion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Procedures – Student Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Academic IssuesCenter for Calling and Career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Class Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Satisfactory Academic Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Reinstatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Drop/Add Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Withdrawing from the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Squires Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Academic Support Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Kairos Scholars Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705

Money MattersStudent Financial Services Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Settlement of Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72University Deferred Payment Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Deferred Payment Plan for Summer School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Student Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Things to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Need Additional Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Appeals: Removal From Financial Aid Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75What About Summer School and Global Perspectives Trips? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Student Employment OfficeTips to Being A Successful Student Employee Candidate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77I’ve Been Hired – Now What? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Student Employee Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Payroll Pay Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Scheduled Hours Per Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Still Have Questions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Local Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Campus Events & Planning Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .816

lee UniversiTyMission sTaTeMenTLee University is a Christian institutionwhich offers liberal arts and professionaleducation on both the baccalaureate andgraduate levels through residential anddistance programs. It seeks to provideeducation that integrates biblical truth asrevealed in the Holy Scriptures with truthdiscovered through the study of arts andsciences and in the practice of variousprofessions. A personal commitment toJesus Christ as Savior is the controllingperspective from which the educationalenterprise is carried out. The foundationalpurpose of all educational programs isto develop within the students knowledge,appreciation, understanding, ability andskills which will prepare them for responsibleChristian living in a complex world.expanded sTaTeMenTof insTiTUTionalpUrposeFounded as the Bible Training Schoolin 1918 by the Church of God, Cleveland,Tennessee, the institution was renamedin 1947 to honor its second president, theReverend F. J. Lee, and attained universitystatus in 1997. The original purposewas to provide both general and biblicaltraining for those persons entering theChristian ministry, and through the yearsLee University has continued this purposeof "ministry," ever more broadly definedto include both church andnon-church vocations. Many of the studentsare affiliated with the Church ofGod; however, numerous students comefrom other denominations.Enrollment consists primarily of undergraduatestudents. Over 70 percent ofthese students are recent high schoolgraduates, while 14 percent are adults inone of our distance education programs.Over 50 percent of the traditional undergraduatestudents reside on campus. Inorder to maintain a sense of Christiancommunity and enhance the personal,spiritual, academic, emotional and physicaldevelopment of students, Lee Universityseeks to foster a residential campusexperience, with special focus on theneeds of freshmen and sophomores. Theuniversity works to create common spaceon the campus and a common core ofresidential events around which the entirecommunity operates.Lee University serves the Church andsociety by offering graduate programs invarious professions and academic disciplines.These post-baccalaureate programsare designed to deepen one'sunderstanding of a discipline and/orstrengthen one's skills as a professional.The goal of all graduate degree programsis to nurture scholars and professionalswho will better serve the kingdom of Godand the world. In this way, the graduateprograms are a natural extension of theuniversity's commitment to undergraduateeducation.As an independent institution, Lee Universityis controlled by a Board of Directorsappointed by the General ExecutiveCommittee of the denomination. ThePresident is responsible to this board forfacilitating an educational program presentedfrom a theological perspectivethat is conservative, evangelical andPentecostal. In keeping with theamended Charter of Incorporation (1968)and the Bylaws of Lee University (articleI, sections 2 and 4), all board members,administrators and faculty members certifyannually by contract that they will not7

advocate anything contrary to the Churchof God Declaration of Faith.Lee University endeavors to employscholars with the highest academic credentialswho present their disciplinesfrom a distinctly Christian perspective. Alltruth is perceived to be God's truth andthe effective presentation and integrationof truth is the goal. Lee University valuesteaching as the most important facultyrole, and excellence in teaching is the primarystandard for retention, tenure andpromotion. Faculty research is seen asessential to teaching excellence. It, too,is an important criterion for faculty advancement.Lee University values andrewards Christian community service andservice to humankind as significant facultyresponsibilities.Lee University identifies its publicservice region as being generallycoterminous with the geographic scopeof the denomination. While most studentscome from the United States, the studentbody typically consists of representativesof a broad range of socioeconomicbackgrounds from all fifty states andmore than fifty countries in Central andSouth America, Europe, Asia and Africa.Because of this geographic span, theuniversity serves a racially, ethnically andculturally diverse student body withfifteen percent international or minoritystudents. The institution has adopted thepolicy that no person in whatever relationwith Lee University shall be subject todiscrimination because of race, color,national origin, age, gender or disability.Lee University attracts students withwidely varied academic skills. Theuniversity is committed to serve underpreparedstudents with a variety of supportservices. While the primary source offunding is from student revenues, theChurch of God provides for the universityin its annual budget. The university alsoreceives support from alumni, businesses,churches, foundations and friends.All baccalaureate degree students atLee University must complete a generaleducation and religion core. The generaleducation courses foster intellectualdevelopment by enhancing the student’sability to observe, read, and think criticallyand to communicate effectively. Thecourses also cultivate awareness,understanding and respect for culturaldiversity. The religion core courses arepredicated on the Reformation principleof the priesthood of the believers. Thecourses are designed to enable thestudent both to understand and articulatethe Christian faith. The campuscurriculum is enriched by American, LatinAmerican, European, African and Asianstudies programs, study tours, andservice-to-humankind projects.An integral part of the universitymission is a commitment to trainingresponsible citizens to contribute theirGod-given gifts to the community atlarge. A biblical understanding of serviceand benevolence is introduced in thegeneral education core, actualizedthrough planned, reflective communityengagement and developed in variousmajor courses.Lee University takes seriously the taskof preparing students for responsibleChristian living in a complex world. Thegoal is pursued within a variety ofstructures provided within the widestcampus context, such as classroominstruction, extracurricular activities,student development services,residential living, and distance education.The university realizes that theknowledge, appreciation, understanding,ability and skill for such resourceful livingwill be evident in its students in direct8

proportion to the success of its programsand services whereby a healthy physical,mental, social, cultural and spiritualdevelopment is fostered.The Lee University experience intendsto demonstrate that there is a positivecorrelation between scholarship andwholeness; that one must approach allinsTiTUTional Goalslearning with a sense of privilege and responsibilityunder God; that truth is truthwherever it is found, whether test tube,literary or artistic masterpiece or HolyScripture; that appropriate integration oftruth is both intellectual and behavioral innature; and that the pursuit and applicationof truth is, indeed, "ministry."The nature and range of this commitment is demonstrated in the objectives of theinstitution. Lee University seeks to:8 Provide a general education program which will enhance students’ appreciation andcommitment to the liberal arts as a Christian responsibility.8 Provide sufficient religious education to enable students to be conversant in theChristian faith, to articulate their own beliefs and to actualize their faith throughconsistent growth and practice by the integration of faith with all aspects of life.8 Provide major programs of sufficient quality to prepare students for success ingraduate and professional schools and in the early stages of their careers.8 Provide academic support through computer facilities, library resources, studentsupport services and faculty development opportunities to ensure quality instructionand a challenging academic environment.8 Provide a campus environment that supports and encourages students in theirpersonal, social, spiritual, cultural and physical development.8 Prepare students for successful personal and professional life after college bydeveloping in them a commitment to Christian values in vocational goals andlifestyle choices.8 Increase the diversity of the faculty and student body, address the unique needs of adiverse campus population and encourage academic inquiry into minority concerns.8 Recruit, develop and retain a diverse community of teaching professionals, administratorsand support staff who demonstrate excellence in their professional roles and effectivelyimplement the mission of the university in their lifestyles and co-curricular involvement.8 Continue the growth of student enrollment and development of capital assets tooptimize student opportunities.8 Achieve the quality of instruction and re-sources necessary for the national accreditationof selected areas and the initiation of graduate programs where appropriate.9

8 Preserve the Evangelical and Pentecostal heritage and message of the Church ofGod, and provide positive direction for its future.8 Provide quality academic, spiritual, cultural and recreational services to its variouspublics.10

sTUdenT developMenTMission sTaTeMenTThe mission of Lee University Student Development professionals is to facilitate aChrist-centered environment that promotes holistic personal development and preparesstudents for responsible Christian living in a complex world.sTUdenT developMenTseCTor Goals8 To provide medical services and promote wellness by a licensed caring staff throughtreatment, prevention and education.8 To provide counseling and psychological services in a confidential and safeenvironment.8 To offer, in partnership with other departments and campus organizations, a varietyof co-curricular experiences and leadership opportunities that encourages studentdevelopment.8 To coordinate facilities and provide technical services for campus and communityevents.8 To educate and guide students regarding community life style expectations and tosupport student clubs and organizations.8 To maintain a secure and peaceful environment that fosters the safety of students,employees and visitors.8 To provide a comfortable atmosphere and engaging residential experience as anintegral component of the overall educational process.8 To equip students through the reflective service opportunities for a life-longcommitment to benevolence.8 To provide experiences whereby students are encouraged to develop spiritually andpassionately participate in the work of the Kingdom of God.8 To provide facilities and offer athletic, recreational and educational programming.11

Dr. Paul ConnPresidentpconn@leeuniversity.eduOffice of the PresidentVest 205 Ext. 8600Dr. Mike HayesVice President for Student Developmentmhayes@leeuniversity.eduPCS 302 Ext. 8406As you journey through your Lee University experience, you willhave a myriad of choices. One of the key themes that many of thesechoices will have in common is how to engage in the life of theuniversity. Our Student Development professionals look forward todeveloping relationships with you and working with you to get themost out of your time with us.We look forward to serving you and serving with you. Let us knowhow we can help!–Dr. Mike HayesRosie AdamsAdministrative Assistantradams@leeuniversity.eduPCS 302 Ext. 8406Audra IannaroneStaff Coordinatoraiannarone@leeuniversity.eduOffice of Administration Ext. 840012

Dr. Jimmy HarperCampus Pastor & Director ofCampus Ministriesjharper@leeuniversity.eduConn Center 104 Ext. 8420Kevin HudsonDirector of Campus Recreation &Intramural Sportskhudson@leeuniversity.eduDeVos Recreation Center 100-AExt. 8450Dr. David QuaglianaDirector of Counseling CenterClinical CoordinatorLicensed PsychologistStaff Psychologistdquagliana@leeuniversity.eduCounseling Center Ext. 8415Alan McClungDean of Studentsamcclung@leeuniversity.eduOffice of AdministrationExt. 8410Mickey MooreDirector of Health Servicesmmoore@leeuniversity.eduHealth Clinic 121 Ext. 8430William LambDirector of Leonard Centerwlamb@leeuniversity.eduLeonard Center 122 Ext. 8614Tracey CarlsonDirector of ResidentialLife & Housingtcarlson@leeuniversity.eduPCS 309 Ext. 6000Jill WelbornDirector of Student Developmentjwelborn@leeuniversity.eduPCS 302 Ext. 8405Fijoy JohnsonAssistant Director ofCommunity MinistriesConn Center Ext. 842213

Jason SteffenhagenAssistant Director ofDiscipleship Ministriesjsteffenhagen@leeuniversity.eduThe Chapel Ext. 5140Eric EledgeAssistant Director ofCampus Recreationeeledge@leeuniversity.eduDeVos Rec Center 110-B Ext. 8454Josh ZelloAssistant DirectorGroup Therapy CoordinatorStaff Counselorjzello@leeuniversity.eduCounseling Center Ext. 8415Lena BarberStaff Counselorlbarber@leeuniversity.eduCounseling Center Ext. 8415Jonathan DukesStaff Counselorjdukes@leeuniversity.eduCounseling Center Ext. 8415Michelle SteffenhagenAssistant Directorof Residential Lifemsteffenhagen@leeuniversity.eduPCS 304 Ext. 6000Morgan VanNormanAssistant Director of Housingmvannorman@leeuniversity.eduPCS304 Ext. 600014

lee UniversiTy “linGo”ADVISINGAGENDAAHALTERNATIVE CHAPELBLACK BOX THEATERCC&CCHAPEL PROBATIONCLEPLEE CLARIONCONVOCATIONCREDIT HOURSDORM WARSCWSPTHE GAPGENERAL COREGST 101GULF SOUTH CONFERENCETHE COMMONSINTRAMURALSJUST ReLEEsedLEE REVIEWLEE CAREER CENTRALNAIANCAA, DIVISION IIPCSUStudents are assigned a faculty member in thedepartment of their major to assist withregistering and other curricular issuesMonthly Calendar of EventsJudicial System Protocol: Accountability HoursThursday Chapel in Dixon TheaterVest Building theater named for the First Ladyof Lee’s 12th PresidentThe Center for Calling and CareerEach student has a set quota of chapels toattend each month . . . if not, probationis incurredCollege Level Examination ProgramLee’s Student Produced Newspaper & WebsiteA week of special worship services during thefall and spring semestersHow much academic credit is given foreach courseCampus-wide Dorm CompetitionCollege Work Study Program provided by federalfundingA student discussion group that attempts todiscern contemporary culture from a ChristianperspectiveAcademic curriculum all students are requiredto takeFreshman Seminar: Gateway toUniversity SuccessLee University’s Athletic ConferenceCoffee Shop at Mayfield AnnexRecreational activities open to all studentsStudent Email ServiceLiterary Magazine: A yearly publication ofstudent poems, artwork and storiesProfessional Job Postings and InternshipsNational Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsNational Collegiate Athletic AssociationLee University has been accepted into a newnationally recognized associationPaul Conn Student Union15

PELL GRANTPOFPRCPRESIDENTIAL CONCERT SERIESRARCRDREGROUPRUSH PARTIESSIE: Semester in Europe ProgramSLCSLDCSMALL GROUPSTAFFORD LOANSVATAP NIGHT & RECEPTIONTORCHVINDAGUAU-CHURCHFederal AssistanceParade of Favorites PageantPentecostal Resource Center,Located in the LibraryThe Cultural Events on Campus-you’ll wantto go!Resident Assistant in the Residence HallResident Chaplain in the Residence HallResidence Director of Residence HallStudent Email ServiceAn opportunity to meet and/or express interestin Greek organizationsIncluding programs in England and GermanyStudent Leadership CouncilStudent Leadership Development ConferenceCampus wide Discipleship Program in theResidence Halls(Formerly the Guaranteed Student LoanProgram) is a joint venture between lenders,schools, the State of Tennessee and the U.S.Department of Education whose purpose is toprovide low interest loans to enable students toobtain a postsecondary educationStrengths Vocational AdvisorThe night when the Greek clubs select theirnew members once each semesterAlumni MagazineThe Lee University YearbookLee’s Sunday evening worship event;Held once a month16

need answers? we Can Help!!wHaT wHo wHere pHone/exT.Academic Clubs ...................................Christopher Coulter............VST104B ..............8220Academic Computer Lab......................Justin McElhaney...............LIB122 ..................8170Academic Services/Advising ................Erin Looney........................CEN316B..............8121Academic Support................................La-Juan Stout.....................HUM105................8181Accounts ..............................................Business Office ..................HAB110.................8100Address/Name Changes ......................Records Office ...................HAB123 ................8200Admission Requirements .....................Phil Cook............................ADM1....................8500Alumni Relations ..................................Patti Caywood....................ADM208................8316Athletics................................................Larry Carpenter..................MAB204................8440Auditing Courses..................................Cathy Thompson................HAB124 ................8516Bursar...................................................Kristy Harner......................HAB111.................8110Cafeteria (Food Services) ....................Lacynda Bigger..................DJH.......................8587Calendar Reservations:Conn & Dixon Ctrs ...........................Josh York ...........................CCR101B..............8340Mayfield Rec Center,Butler Field, Carroll Crts...................Kevin Hudson.....................REC100A..............8458Olympic Field, Soccer Field,Walker Arena ...................................Tena Walker .......................MAB205................8440“The Commons,” Student Union ......Mike Hayes ........................PCS302 ................8406All Other Facilities............................Kim Brooks.........................CEN221 ................8648Center for Calling and Career ..............Stacy Ballinger...................WAT100 ................8630Campus Safety.....................................Ashley Mew........................CSO......................4444Career Counseling ...............................Stacy Ballinger...................COU302................8630Chapel Attendance/Exemption.............Stacy York..........................CCR103B..............8411Chapel Programs .................................Jimmy Harper.....................CCR......................8420Check Cashing.....................................Business Office ..................HAB109 ................8100Class Absences....................................InstructorsClass Change-Drop/Add ......................Records Office ...................HAB124 ................8200Clubs/Organizations.............................Alan McClung.....................OOA......................8410Lee Clarion & Vindagua .......................Michael Finch.....................CAB117F ..............8494Comptroller...........................................Duane Pace .......................HAB108 ................8104Community Service ..............................William Lamb .....................LEC.......................8614Counseling ...........................................Dave Quagliana .................COU203................8415Custodial ..............................................Lisa Duggan.......................PMB......................8089Discipline..............................................Alan McClung.....................OOA......................8410Diversity Council...................................Jill Welborn ........................PCS302 ................8405Finances and Business ........................Chris Conine ......................HAB102 ................8102Financial Aid.........................................Marian Dill..........................CEN217 ................8300First-Year Programs .............................Rochelle Mayberr...............CEN119 ................8623Grades .................................................Records Office ...................HAB124 ................8200Graduation Requirements ....................DeansGreek Council.......................................Alan McClung.....................OOA......................8410Health Care ..........................................Mickey Moore.....................HEA121 ................8430Housing and Residential Life................Tracey Carlson...................PCS309 ................6000Married/Single Parent andResidential Life Students17

wHaT wHo wHere pHone/exT.Human Resources..................................Ann McElrath ...................LSS104E...............8105ID Cards .................................................Campus Safety Office ......CSO .....................4444Information Technology Operations........Chis Golden .....................HAB201 ................8020Information Technology Systems ...........Nate Tucker......................HAB308 ................1190International Student Advisor .................Renee Williams................ADM1....................8500Intramurals/Recreation...........................Kevin Hudson...................REC100A..............8458Leonard Center ......................................William Lamb ...................LEC122.................8614Library/Circulation Desk .........................Frank Shroyer ..................LIB ........................8552Literary Magazine...................................Donna Summerlin ............VST204E ..............8211Lost and Found ......................................Campus Safety ................CSO......................4444Mail.........................................................Sherry West .....................Post Office/PCS....8076Maintenance...........................................Larry Berry .......................PMB......................8086Major: Declare or Change ......................Kristen Sawyer.................COU301................8630Master of Biblical Studies.......................Michael Fuller...................SOR226D .............5121Master of Church Music Program...........Brad Moffett .....................HUM311B .............8252Master of Counseling .............................Trevor Milliron ..................HUM301B .............8126Master of Teacher Ed. Program .............Gary Riggins ....................EDU230 ................8193Master of Theological Studies................Michael Fuller...................SOR226D .............5121Master of Youth & Family Ministry..........Bob Bayles.......................SOR250A..............5133Music Resources....................................Andrew Linton..................CUR135................8244New Student Orientation ........................Rochelle Mayberry...........CEN119 ................8623Off Campus/Commuters.........................Morgan VanNorman.........PCS308 ................6029Parking ...................................................Ashley Mew......................CSO......................4444Pass/Fail Options ...................................Records Office .................HAB124 ................8200Permission to Post .................................Alan McClung...................OOA......................8410Post Office..............................................Sherry West .....................PCS .....................8076Posters ...................................................Curriculum Library............EDU125 ................8187Probation/Suspension:Academic ...........................................Debbie Murray .................CEN316D..............8118Non-Academic ...................................Alan McClung...................OOA......................8410Public Information...................................Brian Conn.......................HAB212 ................8621Recreation Center ..................................Kevin Hudson...................REC100A..............8458Sales Policy on Campus ........................Chris Conine ....................HAB102 ................8102School Supplies......................................LeeU Bookstore ...............PCS ......................8095Semester in Cambridge/Germany..........Angeline McMullin............CEN320 ................8357Strengths Vocational Advising................Stacy Ballinger.................WAT100 ................8630Student Development.............................Mike Hayes ......................PCS302 ................8406Student Employment (SEO)...................Intern................................LS104 ...................8699Student Financial Aid, Loans,& Scholarships ....................................Marian Dill........................CEN217 ................8304Student Leadership Council ...................Mike Hayes ......................PCS302 ................8406Student Publications...............................Michael Finch...................CAB117F ..............8344Student Telephone Service Questions ...Help Desk ........................LIB222 ..................8027Summer Honors .....................................Mike Hayes ......................PCS302 ................8406Testing:Academic ...........................................Erin Looney......................CEN316B..............8121Personality / Institutional....................David Quagliana ..............COU203................8415Textbooks:Lee University Bookstore...................Skip Gienapp ...................PCS ......................8095Transcripts..............................................Records Office .................HAB124 ................820018

wHaT wHo wHere pHone/exT.Transfer Credit .....................................Erin Looney........................CEN316B..............8121Tutoring ................................................Tonya Cook........................HUM105................8181University Publications .........................Regenia Collier ..................HAB303 ................8627University Relations..............................Jerome Hammond .............HAB211.................8310Vehicle Registration/Parking ................Ashley Mew........................CSO......................4444Veterans Affairs ....................................Veterans’ Office..................AMD1....................8514Vindagua ..............................................Michael Finch.....................CAB117F ..............8494Withdrawal from Classes......................Records Office ...................HAB124 ................8200Withdrawal from University...................Audra Iannarone ................OOA......................840019

sTUdenT’s riGHTsand responsibiliTiesAny student who fails to comply with therules and regulations of the university or isnot able to become compatible with theinstitution’s philosophy may forfeit theprivilege to continue his/her studies at LeeUniversity. The University may request thewithdrawal of any student at any time who,in the opinion of the University, does notconform to the spirit of the institution,regardless of whether the student adheresto its specific rules and regulations. Noirrevocable contract arises from enrollment.Published annually by Lee University inCleveland, Tennessee, this issue of theannual Student Handbook containsannouncements for the institution’s 96thyear, 2014-2015. The university reservesthe right to alter rules, regulations,policies and procedures at any timewithout further notice. When theuniversity chooses to utilize this option,efforts will be employed tocommunicate that change to faculty,staff and students through social mediaand current student mail systems.Being a member of a Christian communitysuch as Lee University brings with itcertain rights and privileges as well ascertain obligations and responsibilities.The legal relationship between a studentand Lee University is one of contract, andmany of the dictates of due process donot “legally” apply. However, this contractdoes not mean that the student surrendersall rights when enrolled. The rightsof the Lee University student include, butare not limited to, the following:8 The right to an education of highquality.8 The right to develop his/her potentialto the fullest.8 The right to be treated with dignityand as a person of worth.8 The right to know the regulationsand policies for which he/she is accountable.8 The right to proper notice and a fairhearing when charged for violatinguniversity regulations.8 The right to freedom of speech andassembly so long as these freedomsare neither inconsistent with nor violatethe purposes and objectives forwhich the university exists.8 The right to confidentiality of educationalrecords and the right of accessto those records, files, documentsand other materials which are maintainedby the school or by one of itsagents.The following specific responsibilitiesare not meant to be all inclusive but arerepresentative of the kind of responsibilitiesa student has as a member of the LeeUniversity community: (1) the responsibilityof being adequately acquainted with theUniversity Catalog, Student Handbook,Campus Emergency Plan and otherofficial publications of the University; (2)the responsibility of understanding thatconduct and actions are measured on anadult level and that each student isresponsible for the consequences ofhis/her behavior; (3) the responsibility ofupholding the high standards of theUniversity in the giving of allegiance toJesus Christ as Lord in all matters andobeying those whom He has placed inpositions of responsibility.All members of the Lee University communityshould understand that theserights and responsibilities of the studentare within the bounds of fair play andChristian ethics.20

addressing writtenstudent ComplaintsWritten complaints by students addressedto individual staff or faculty membersshould be given appropriate attentionand a written response by the employee.If the written complaint is signed, and thestudent can be located, a direct acknowledgementand response should be providedeither by the employee or by anappropriate official of the university towhom the written complaint is referred.The institution encourages employees todeal directly with complaints withoutundue delay and without referring to otheroffices where feasible for effectiveness. Ifa referral is deemed appropriate, the studentshould be informed of the office towhich the complaint has been referred.Students are encouraged to seek resolutionof problems with a specific office orfaculty member in discussion with that individual.If a satisfactory resolution cannotbe achieved in such discussions, the studenthas the right to appeal, in person orin writing, to the employee’s supervisor.Each supervisor is committed to assist inresolving problems and complaints in accordancewith professional standards.These standards include respect for thedifferences in viewpoints that inevitablycharacterize situations of disagreement,protection of rights of students to seekclarifications of policy or changes in policyand delivery of satisfactory services in accordancewith stated program objectives.CoMMUniTyexpeCTaTionsChristian lifestylesand behavior standardsAny time there are people living ingroups there is a need for rules and an orderlysystem of compliance. The particularrules that one adopts reflect one’smoral and social beliefs.At Lee, some rules and regulations arebased upon Biblical precepts or absolutes.These apply in all places at alltimes and are not subject to socialchange. For example, such behavior aslying, stealing, using alcohol or illegaldrugs and sexual immorality are clearlyindicated by Scriptural precepts.Scripture also provides principles whichform the basis of some rules and regulations.Examples of these include modestyin dress, concern for physical health andappropriate choice of entertainment.Other rules at Lee are prudent innature. They reflect sound discipline andstewardship and frequently involveconcern for one’s influence upon others.Matters such as quiet hours, curfew, goodmanners and tolerance toward others fallinto this category. All students will beexpected to behave in a manner that isdeemed responsible and appropriate. TheUniversity prohibits personal behavior,whether on- or off-campus, that fails toexhibit a regard for the rights of others orshows disrespect for the safety ofpersons and property.Students who travel with LeeUniversity sponsored cross-cultural,missions, athletic or musicalorganization trips are required to abideby the standards of the Lee UniversityCommunity Covenant and all policies21

outlined in the Student Handbook.Students who violate these policies andprinciples are subject to be sent homeat the student’s expense as well asbeing subject to disciplinary proceduresof the university, including suspension.By establishing rules, an attempt hasbeen made to avoid the legalism thatmakes conformity a burden and thatpromotes a type of spiritual pride.However, the University stands firm in itscommitment to be different from the widersociety whose values, habits andattitudes are not based upon Scripture.Everyone is not expected to agree with allrules and regulations; however, allstudents are required to conform to allrules and regulations of the University.Community CovenantLee University is a Christian communitydedicated to the highest standards ofacademic achievement, personal developmentand spiritual growth. Togetherthe community seeks to honor Christ byintegrating faith, learning and living whileits members’ hearts and lives mature inrelationship to Jesus Christ and eachother. Faith in God’s Word should leadto behavior displaying His authority inour lives. Scripture teaches that certainattributes such as love, joy, peace, patience,kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness and self control are to bemanifested by members of the Christiancommunity (Galatians 5:22-23).With this purpose and spiritual foundation,students are expected to comply withthese lifestyle standards:1. Community life at Lee Universityshould be marked by personalstewardship of abilities and resourcesand sensitivity to the God-given worthand dignity of each individual. Respectfor the worth and dignity of eachindividual regardless of any differences22is a foundational tenet of the Christiancommunity of faith. The Universitydoes not allow and will not condonediscrimination or harassment ofanother person because of race, color,national or ethnic origin, religiousbackground, age, gender or disability.2. Corporate worship aids in communitybuilding and support of the body ofChrist. We gather as a community atspecial times for nurture and instructionin the truths of God’s Word. Theseactivities include required attendanceat chapel and spiritual emphasisweeks. Personal devotions and localchurch involvement are encouraged.3. Scripture condemns such attitudes asgreed, jealousy, pride, lust, needlessanger, an unforgiving spirit, harmfuldiscrimination and prejudice. Furthermore,certain behaviors are expresslyprohibited by Scripture. These includetheft, lying, cheating, plagiarism, gossip,slander, profanity, vulgarity, adultery,homosexual behavior, premaritalor extramarital sex, sexual promiscuity,pornography, drunkenness, gluttony,immodesty and occult practices.(Galatians 5:19-21, I Corinthians 6:9-10).4. Scripture teaches that all our actions(work, study, play) should be performedto the glory of God. We endeavor,therefore, to be selective in thechoices of clothes, entertainment andrecreation, promoting those whichstrengthen the body of Christ andavoiding those which would diminishsensitivity to Christian responsibility orpromote sensual attitudes or conduct.5. Since the body of the Christian is thetemple of the Holy Spirit, it deservesrespect and preservation of its wellbeing.Therefore, the use of alcohol,illegal drugs, tobacco in any formand the abuse of prescriptions andover-the-counter drugs violates ourcommunity standard.

lifesTyleexpeCTaTionsIn keeping with the distinctive Christiannature of the University community, LeeUniversity establishes the following lifestyleexpectations and standards. It should benoted that this list is considered a baselineand is not necessarily comprehensive innature. The University reserves the rightto confront and address other behaviorsthat are viewed as dangerous, destructive,unbiblical or inconsistent with the Lee Universitymission.discipline policyIt is the goal of the Vice President forStudent Development and his staff to befair and consistent at all times. Thoughsome offenses have disciplinary consequences,other sanctions will be determinedat the discretion of the Vice Presidentfor Student Development and/or theDean of Students. When such decisionsare rendered, the following criteria will betaken into consideration: temperament,attitude, previous discipline history andspecific circumstances. It is the University’sdesire that through this individualizedapproach to discipline, a student willbenefit from the experience in a positivemanner and it not be merely punitive. Itshould also be noted that the various appealprocesses that are in place may attimes overturn an original decision.student disciplinaryrecords policyAll student disciplinary records, withthe exception of those relating tosuspensions and/or expulsions, will bedestroyed seven years after the date a24student graduated or was last enrolled inthe University.alcohol and drugsThe Drug-Free Schools and CommunitiesActs Amendments of 1987, PublicLaw 101-226, requires that, as a conditionof receiving funds or any other form of financialassistance under any FederalProgram, an institution of higher educationmust certify that it has adopted andimplemented a program to prevent theunlawful possession, use or distribution ofillicit drugs and alcohol by students andemployees. This Federal mandate coincideswith the strong desire of the LeeUniversity administration to maintain adrug- and alcohol-free campus. The sponsoringdenomination, all University personneland a high percentage of studentshave shared this concern since the foundingof the University in 1918.Prior to registering for classes, studentsare asked to sign the CommunityCovenant agreeing to abide by the LeeUniversity standards of conduct regardingthe use of alcohol and illegal drugs. Studentswho fail to abide by the terms of theCovenant will face possible suspensionor expulsion from the University. Any individualwho refuses to sign the CommunityCovenant will not be allowed to enrollas a Lee University student.Students involved in any illegal activityrelated to drugs or alcohol may be referredto the appropriate law enforcementagency. Possession of drugs or any drugparaphernalia will result in severe disciplinarymeasures, including the possibilityof suspension. Possession of any illicitdrugs for personal use or for resale willresult in immediate suspension from theUniversity. The misuse of prescriptiondrugs or over the counter drugs will resultin severe disciplinary measures includingthe possibility of suspension or expulsion.

Legal sanctions under local, state andFederal law for the unlawful possession,use, or distribution of illegal drugs and alcoholencompasses a wide range of penaltiesin the form of fines, loss of drivingprivileges and prison terms.The University exercises its right to requiredrug testing of students suspectedof drug use. Searches of students, theirrooms, possessions and automobiles willbe conducted if reasonable cause existsto suspect possession of illegal drugs oralcohol. Refusal of a drug screen willbe considered grounds for suspension.In the event a drug test is required,the student will be responsible to pay forthis screening process. This policy appliesto students living in apartments andauxiliary housing as well.The Lee University Alcohol Policy isas follows:First Offense ...........20 Accountability HoursSecond Offense......20 Accountability Hours(After the 2nd offense, the University reservesthe right to contact parents/guardians whichmay include recommending counseling, accountabilityor assistance from outside agenciesdepending on the severity of the incident.)Third Offense .........20 Accountability Hours,which leads to an automatic suspensionConsuming, possessing, holding for othersor purchasing alcohol or drugs willconstitute as a violation of the alcohol/drug policy. Any student convicted of aDUI offense will be suspended from theUniversity. Any student 21 or over whopurchases, serves or supplies alcoholto a minor will be subject to immediatesuspension from the University.The health risk associated with the useof illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol arenumerous. Educational literature is availablein several offices including: HealthClinic, Counseling Center and CampusPastor. Counseling and treatment servicesare available both on- and off-campus:On Campus: Director of Counseling,CO 202; Director of Health Clinic, HC;Campus Pastor, CC.Tobacco Usage policyLee University is a “tobacco freecampus” and the use of tobacco productsis not permitted anywhere on campus.With the realization that the use oftobacco is harmful to the health of anindividual, as well as to the passivebystander exposed to second handsmoke, Lee University does not allow theuse of tobacco in any form on campus orwhile participating in any school relatedfunctions/activities. Possession of pipes,hookahs and E-cigarettes are strictlyforbidden. Due to the fire hazard ofsmoking, a $125 fine will be assessed forsmoking inside university facilities.Smoking awareness classes areavailable for those desiring to discontinuethe use of tobacco. Because theLee University community is interestedin the well-being of each student, resourceswill be made available to assistwith this process.The following judicial procedures willbe followed for those who choose to disrespectthe Lee University community anduse tobacco in any form:First Offense: Verbal and written warning.Required to attend tobacco awarenessclasses (student will cover all expenses).Should student fail to comply, he/she will besummoned before the Judicial Council.Second Offense: Student will be summonedto appear before the Judicial Council.The Judicial Council will have flexibilitybased on the situation to administer any or allof the following consequences:8 Administer 25 accountability hours.8 Repeat tobacco awareness classes (studentwill cover all expenses).25

8 Write a 4-5 page paper (i.e., dangers ofsmoking, interview someone who has successfullyquit smoking or the dangers ofchewing tobacco, etc.).Third Offense: Student will be subject to suspensionfrom the university.languageStudents are expected to honor God inboth speech and lifestyle. The taking ofGod’s name in vain or the flagrant use ofabusive, profane, racist, sexist or obscenelanguage is prohibited and will resultin the assignment of accountabilityhours appropriate to the offense. Thisalso includes using abusive language onthe internet or texting.sexual HarassmentSexual harassment is the unwelcomesexual advances, repeated requests fordates or personal information after beingadvised not to continue such behavior, requestsfor sexual favors and other unwelcomeverbal or physical conduct of asexual nature of one person to another.The following are some behaviors(physical and verbal) which may constitutesexual harassment:8 Sexual jokes, innuendoes, gestures.8 Unsolicited and unwelcome flirtations,advances or propositions, howeversubtle.8 Graphic or degrading comments abouta person’s appearance, dress or body.8 Whistling, cat calls, leering.8 Terms of address such as honey, chick,hunk, dear.8 Regularly offering unwanted personalgifts such as flowers, candy, etc.8 Display of sexually suggestive objectsor pictures.8 Sexual or intrusive questions about anindividual’s personal life.8 Explicit descriptions of the harasser’sown sexual experiences.8 Pressure (however subtle) for sexualactivity.8 Any unnecessary, unwanted physicalcontact such as touching, rubbing,hugging.8 Physical or sexual assault.Sexual harassment is demeaning anddegrading. It affects an individual’s selfesteemand can have a negative impacton performance at work or in class. It canmake an individual feel angry, powerlessor fearful.All types of sexual harassment towardany individuals are prohibited by Lee University,including same-sex harassment.This policy also extends to individualsidentifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual orwho are transgender. The fact that someonedid not intend to sexually harass anindividual is generally not considered adefense to a complaint regarding sexualharassment. In most cases, it is the effectand characteristics of the behavior thatdetermine if the behavior is sexual harassmentor not.Harassment is not permitted regardlessof the working relationship or supervisorystatus. Students subjected to harassmentshould promptly contact the Vice Presidentfor Student Development. A confidentialinvestigation of any complaint willbe undertaken immediately and violatorswill be subject to immediate and severedisciplinary measures including suspensionor expulsion.stalkingStalking of another individual is strictlyforbidden. This includes, but is not limitedto, unwelcome contact by voicemails, textmessages, internet communications,emails, sending messages via otherpeople, following people and being in the26

vicinity of others when asked specificallynot to do so. Violations of this policy willresult in either disciplinary measures orsuspension.pornographyAll pornographic materials are prohibited.These would include magazines,books, posters, photos, videos, CD, computergames and websites. Students thatare in violation of this policy will face disciplinaryaction. The University reserves theright to confiscate all such materials, includingsubscription materials. The Universityreserves the right to searchpersonal computer files and websitesshould it be deemed necessary.internet policyWhile the university recognizes thehuge popularity of social networking sitesas a way to both stay connected with otherstudents and download media, studentsshould be aware of the potential riskswhen using such sites. Personal or identifyinginformation about a student mayoften be used inappropriately, for example,in illegal appropriation of a student’s identity,data mining (the sharing of private informationwith retail industries) or in somecases, invite unsolicited contact from otherswho would exploit a student’s privateinformation for their own purposes.Undesired advances, identity theft,stalking and in many cases even sexualassaults have resulted from a studentsharing too much identifiable informationabout oneself, falsely thinking thatthese sites provide a “firewall” or adequateprotection from public scrutiny.The best rule of thumb to follow is to expectthat once any information about astudent is published to a social networkingsite, it becomes “public domain.”Once published, control of this informationis lost and the respective studentassumes all the risks, responsibilitiesand repercussions for any informationhe/she has disclosed.A student should be especially awarethat certain harassing or defamatorystatements made toward others by postingthese on social networking sites canresult in possible legal or civil action iftraced back to, or discovered to have originatedwith the student. While the universitydoes not pretend to monitor anysocial networking sites, admission of illegalbehavior, serious infraction or clear violationof University policy, includingadmission of disruptive acts, such as intentionsof harm of oneself or others,placed on internet blogs, social sites or inpersonal email, if brought to the awarenessof university administrators, may becomethe focus of supportive and/ordisciplinary action as outlined by universitypolicy. Any use of the internet deemedinappropriate by the University will resultin disciplinary measures.Students are responsible for promotingthe standards of our Christian communitywhen online or texting. “Online” includes,but is not limited to e-mail, instant messaging,social networks, blogs, personalweb pages and other similar sites accessedthrough the internet. Studentswho post or send inappropriate messagesor materials will face disciplinary action,which may include suspension or expulsionfrom the University.sexual MoralityThe University encourages wholesomeinteraction between the sexes but standsfirmly against those elements of thesociety which condone premarital andextramarital sexual relations, homosexualpractices and other forms of sexual27

ehavior which violate Scripture.Engaging in sexual acts expresslycondemned in Scripture (premarital sex,adultery and homosexual practices) willresult in suspension or expulsion.Unacceptable sexual practices outside ofmarriage will result in suspension from theUniversity. Excessive use of force forsexual gratification (i.e. rape) will result inexpulsion. Personal, intimate behaviorbetween members of the same sex isforbidden and will result in suspension.Students are expected to dress in genderspecifictraditional clothing. Crossdressingis not acceptable on the LeeUniversity campus.inappropriate Use ofTechnological devicesSending sexually explicit messages,song lyrics, photos or videos via cellphones (sexting), instant messaging orinternet will result in severe disciplinarymeasures including the possibility ofsuspension or expulsion. The universitywill reserve the right to deem what isinappropriate or explicit.HazingHazing will not be tolerated by theUniversity under any circumstances.“Hazing” means any intentional orreckless act, on or off the property of LeeUniversity, by one student, thatendangers the mental or physical healthor safety of another student or whichinduces or coerces a student to endangersuch student’s mental or physical healthor safety. “Hazing” does not includecustomary athletic events or similarcontests or competitions and is limited tothose actions taken and situationscreated in connection with initiation intoor affiliation with any organization.altercationsAggressive, violent and/or threateningbehavior will not be tolerated and will leadto strict disciplinary measures includingthe possibility of suspension or expulsion.Verbal and/or written threats made bystudents will be taken seriously by theUniversity and will result in severedisciplinary measures including thepossibility of suspension or expulsion.weapons and fireworksAll weapons and fireworks are strictlyprohibited on the Lee University campus.These include but are not limited to BBguns, pellet guns, paintball guns,slingshots, knives and bow and arrows.Should a weapon be discharged oncampus for any reason, the guilty party aswell as the owner of the weapon will sharediscipline and responsibility for anyrepairs due to damages. Any studentfound guilty of discharging fireworks orany type of explosive device willautomatically be fined a minimum of$100. Any student carelessly endangeringthe safety of others will face additionalserious disciplinary action including thepossibility of suspension or expulsion. Thispolicy also applies to students living offcampus.Any firearms found in students’on-campus rooms will be confiscated andreturned only to parents/guardians afterthe last day of finals.discriminationand HarassmentThe University forbids discrimination ofany kind that relates to gender, race, ethnicityor nationality.The University strivesto encourage a campus atmosphere thatis wholesome and accepting. Those in violationof the discipline policy will be28

subject to disciplinary procedures includingthe possibility of suspension; however,the University reserves the right to upholdpolicies based upon Biblical standards inall areas.ped Mall and pCsU MusicAll music played on the Ped Mall or atthe PCSU to advertise events must beapproved by the Dean of Students.Speakers should be facing away fromclassrooms and offices, and the volumeshould be of an acceptable level. Groupswho fail to comply will lose their privilegeto advertise events via music.illegal activityStudents engaging in activities that violatefederal or state law will be subjectto disciplinary measures by the University,which may include suspension and/or dismissal,as well as those imposed by thelegal authorities. In addition, the Universityhas the right to deny enrollment based ona student’s involvement in illegal activityor any type of behavior that the institutiondeems inappropriate.writing of bad ChecksThe passing of bad checks and the failureto redeem a worthless check will resultin serious disciplinary action andcould result in legal action being taken.entertainmentStudents should not attend placeswhich are not consistent with the CommunityCovenant. Students frequenting barswill face disciplinary measures.Social dancing (sexually suggestive orotherwise) is prohibited and will result inthe assignment of accountability hours.Dances of any kind, which are sponsoredby University sanctioned organizations,are disallowed. Choreographed dancingon stage for University sponsored playsand events will be reviewed and approvedby the Dean of Students if determined tobe appropriate.TheftStealing will result in severe disciplinarymeasures including the possibility ofsuspension or expulsion.personalappearanCeGeneralAs a private denominational university,Lee University has adopted standards ofpersonal appearance with which eachstudent is expected to comply. These arenot standards for which the University willmaintain a specific Scriptural basis inevery case but are more accurately seenas reflecting the purpose and mission ofthe institution. Every Lee University studentis expected to display the maturitynecessary to comply with a style of dressconsistent with the purpose and missionof the institution.Attire which is unacceptable anywhereon the campus at anytime includes midrifftops, strapless tops and clothing withmessages or advertisements which areinconsistent with a Christian environment.Dress guidelines for particular settingsfollow:ChapelChapel is a very special time at LeeUniversity. Students are expected todress in a manner reflecting the uniquenature of chapel services. The wearing ofhats by men and the wearing of ball capsby men or women in chapel is prohibited.29

ClassroomStudent dress in the classroom shouldreflect an attitude appropriate to thescholarly pursuit of knowledge on aChristian university campus. Hats are notappropriate for classroom attire.Recreational ActivitiesStudents should wear appropriate attirefor recreational and athletic activities. Menare expected to wear shirts at all times.Tennis clothes must be worn at the DeVosTennis Center. Smooth soled shoes arerequired; no running shoes or dark soledshoes are allowed.volUnTary leaveof absenCe poliCyleave of absencefrom the UniversityDue to Mental or Physical HealthCondition or Disruptive BehaviorWhen a faculty member or other universityprofessional staff member suspectsthat a student might be unable tocontinue to successfully pursue his or heracademic work due to a mental or physicalhealth condition, or when the student’sbehavior is significantly disruptive to thenormal educational processes of the Universitycommunity, appropriate notificationof the student's behavior should bemade through the office of the VP for StudentDevelopment. The VP may thenconvene the Student Concerns Committeeto conduct an evaluation and make arecommendation regarding a leave of absenceor temporary leave of absence forthe student.student Concerns CommitteeThe Student Concerns Committee iscomprised of the Director and AssistantDirector of Counseling, the Director ofHealth Services, the Director of ResidentialLife, the Campus Pastor and one facultymember. This committee will maintainstrict confidentiality between its memberswith regards to sharing any informationabout a student, including any medicaland personal information or informationcontained in academic records. The purposeof sharing information is to safeguardor protect the campus communityand to plan the best course of action toensure that the student’s immediateneeds are being met. The committee participatesin the evaluation process and willattempt to identify the most comprehensivecare appropriate for the student. Thecommittee does not make decisionsabout leave of absence or temporaryleave of absence but serves as an advisorycommittee to the Vice President forStudent Development.leave of absenceIn deciding upon a recommendation fora leave of absence, the Student ConcernsCommittee may seek the assistance ofvarious on-campus resources, includingthe Counseling Office and Health Clinic,to conduct any necessary evaluations and,upon appropriate release, provide relevantinformation to the committee to consider theneeds of the student. In its decision, the approvingvote of a majority, with at least fourof the six members of the Student ConcernsCommittee present, is required to make arecommendation for a student leave of absence.Committee members involved in thestudent evaluation process will abstain fromvoting either for or against any recommendationregarding student leave of absence30

and will be present for consultation purposesonly. The student shall be notified ofa decision being made by the VP for StudentDevelopment for a leave of absence,including the relevant reason(s) for the action.The student shall be given opportunityto obtain advocacy and present data relevantto his/her condition. This includes anyevaluations that might be obtained, at thestudent’s own expense, from externalsources, including any medical, psychologicalor psychiatric reports. An advocate mayaccompany the student to any hearings thatare requested to attend. The final committeefindings and recommendations shall be forwardedto the VP for Student Developmentwho will notify the student of the decision,including any behavioral contracts, treatmentrecommendations or referrals madeby the committee to address the student’sbehavior. A student required to complete theleave of absence procedure shall not bereadmitted to the University without the approvalof the VP for Student Development.GradesWhen a student is given a leave of absencefrom the University as describedabove, he or she will be assigned a gradeof W. The normal reimbursement schedulefor withdrawal from classes appliesaccording to the Lee University Catalog.emergency situationsWhen, in the opinion of the Vice Presidentfor Student Development, there isclear and imminent danger to the physicalsafety of an individual, the well-being ofmembers of the University community orconcern over the protection of the Universityproperty, he/she may suspend seekingadvice from the Student Concerns Committeeand rule solely at his/her own discretion.Temporary leave of absenceIf a student is placed on temporaryleave of absence due to any physical ormental health condition or because ofdisruptive behavior as specified above,he/she will have the opportunity to returnto classes within a reasonable period oftime. The student shall complete thetemporary leave of absence off-campus toallow for a progress review by the StudentConcerns Committee. The University willschedule a hearing within five class daysof the beginning of the temporary leave ofabsence period. Strict adherence to theterms of the temporary leave of absencemust be followed. Any violation will resultin permanent leave of absence. It is thestudent’s responsibility to communicatewith his/her professors in order tocomplete any course work missed duringany temporary leave of absencedisCiplinaryproCedUresThe Vice President for Student Developmentis the chief disciplinarian. Therefore,reports of alleged violations are sentto the Office of Student Development. TheVice President for Student Developmenthas the prerogative to handle the problemin one of several ways: 1) Refer the problemto the appropriate staff person; 2)Handle the problem himself—assigningwhatever corrective and/or punitive measureswhich may be appropriate; or 3)Refer the problem to the Judicial Council.The University reserves the right to notifyparents at any time regarding disciplinaryaction.Judicial CouncilThe main function of the JudicialCouncil is to conduct a hearing when an31

investigation is needed of situations thatare more serious in nature and mayinvolve social probation or the possibilityof suspension or dismissal. The Councilis made up of two faculty members,three staff members and two studentrepresentatives selected by the AdministrationLeadership Team. The Dean ofStudents will serve as Chair in a nonvotingcapacity. Failure to appear beforethe Judicial Council when summoned willresult in being assigned 10 accountabilityhours. Failure to appear a second consecutivetime will result in the assigningof 15 additional accountability hours. Failureto appear a third consecutive time willresult in the assigning of 25 additionalaccountability hours, which will bringone’s total of accountability hours to 50and will mean immediate suspensionfrom the University. The Universityreserves the right to utilize the JudicialCouncil at any time.Hearing proceduresThe Dean of Students will initiate theprocess of judicial hearings. Each studentinvolved should be advised in writing ofthe time and place of the hearing, as wellas the nature of the charges againsthim/her. Parameters will be establishedwithin which the council should work, i.e.,judicial guidelines, precedents, purposeof the particular council. The main objectiveof the Judicial Council is to determineguilt or innocence and to assign the appropriateconsequences.In all disciplinary circumstances, thestudent should be reminded that the developmentof self and personal integrityare primary goals, and the correctivemeasures are intended to help each studentbecome a responsible and contributingmember of the Lee Universitycommunity. When the student is notified32of the Judicial Council’s decision, he/shewill also be informed of the right to appeal.A written appeal must be submitted to theVice President for Student Developmentoffice within 24 hours of the original decision.The appeal, unless extraordinary circumstancesexist, will be heard within 10working days from receipt of the writtenrequest for an appeal.appeal boardThe Appeal Board will hear studentswho wish to appeal decisions made bythe Judicial Council.The Vice President for Student Development,or his designee, and the AppealBoard have a number of options availablein rendering a decision but are notlimited to the following:8 Social Probation—a student is prohibitedfrom participating in activitieswhich represent the University (e.g.athletic teams, cheerleading squad,witness teams, music and dramagroups) and in all extracurricular activities(e.g. intramural and student organizationsand clubs).8 Dismissal of charges.8 Assignment of accountability hours.8 Assessing fines.8 Placing restrictions such as early curfew,changes in housing location, etc.8 Restitution to party suffering propertyloss or damage.8 Assignment of research essays.8 Suspension or expulsion.8 The decision of the Appeal Board is final.This board will make one of fourdecisions in every appeal hearing. Adecision may be overturned if due processwas not provided or new informationcomes is revealed. A decision may beamended if the board sincerely believes itwas inconsistent with precedent. A

decision may be upheld if there is no clearcutreason to make modifications. Adecision may be remanded (or sent back)to the Judicial Council for reconsiderationbased on findings.accountability HoursAccountability hours will be assigned tostudents who violate the rules and regulationsoutlined in the Student Handbook.Accountability hours must be worked offby a specific date set by either the VicePresident for Student Development or theDean of Students. Failure to do so will resultin additional accountability hoursbeing assigned. Any accountability hoursnot reduced by the Accountability HoursReduction Program will be carried over tothe next academic year regardless ofwhen they were assigned. Any studentassigned 50 accountability hours or morewill be subject to immediate suspensionfrom the University. The student may appealthe suspension to the President of theUniversity.residence Hall disciplinary policiesViolation of the following policies will result in these disciplinary measures:InfractionRoom check failureCurfewNoise violationSign out violationMissing mandatory meetingsPropping open doorsVisitation violation innon-apartment styleresidence hallsApartments/Auxillaryvisitation violation$50 fine for 3rd failureAccountability Hours (AH)1 AH: 3rd violation1 AH: Each additional violation2 AH3 AH$25 Fine3 AH1st offense: Meet with Dean of Students*Other offenses may result in appearing before the Judicial Council1st offense: Visitation privileges suspended for two weeks2nd offense: Visitation privileges suspended for remainderof semester3rd offense: Appear before Judicial Council*If ever found in bedroom, will appear before Judicial Council33

Campus disciplinary policiesViolation of the following policies will result in theses disciplinary measures:InfractionAlcoholTobaccoConviction of DUISwearingPornographyAltercations/fightingWeaponsVandalismTelephoneDisrespect to faculty/staffDiscipline1st offense 20 AH 3rd offense 20 AH, Suspension2nd offense 20 AHRefer to page 23. Tobacco Usage PolicyImmediate suspension2 AHRefer to page 24. PornographyRefer to page 26. AltercationsSubject to immediate suspension/explusionRefer to page 42. VandalismPrank calls: 2 AHHarassing/obscene calls: 10 AH20 AH, may be referred to the Judicial Councilaccountability Hoursreduction programStudents receiving accountability hoursare encouraged to participate in an AccountabilityHours Reduction Program.Work is assigned by the Dean of Studentsand/or Residential Director and can include,but is not limited to, the following:maintenance work, custodial work, SodexoFood Service and residence halls.suspension and expulsionWhen suspension occurs, a studentmust check out of the residence hallwithin 24 hours. The student may applyfor readmission for the following fall,spring or summer semester. In the eventof expulsion, the student must leave theUniversity immediately and cannot applyfor readmission. Students suspended ineither spring or fall semester may appealto attend summer sessions or enroll forexternal studies programs.In either case, the student is notified inwriting by the Vice President for StudentDevelopment. The student is responsiblefor following the withdrawal process, beginningwith the Financial Aid Office. Agrade of “W” is assigned in each of thestudent’s courses, and no credit is earned.Whenever the decision to suspend orexpel occurs, the student may appeal inwriting to the President of the Universitywithin 24 hours of the decision rendered.The decision of the President is final.Should a suspension be overturned by thePresident, the student will be referred backto the Vice President for Student Developmentand/or his designee for disciplinarymeasures. Students on suspension maybe restricted from campus visits during thesuspension period. The University will reservethe right to require a student who hasbeen suspended to live on campus the firstsemester of his or her return.The university will reserve the right toinform the faculty members of studentswho have been suspended. The Universitywill reserve the right to evict from a campusresidence any student who refuses toleave voluntarily. Should a student who issuspended be permitted to complete thecurrent semester in which he/she is34

enrolled, he/she must comply with allpolicies and regulations of the universitywhile under this ‘grace period.’ Failure todo so may result in immediate expulsion.The university reserves the right toexpel any student who has previouslybeen suspended.disruptive behavior policyBeing a student at Lee University requiresawareness of how each person’sbehavior affects others on our campus. Toensure that all students have an opportunityto experience a sense of community,all of us must learn to limit our own freedomfor the good of others. Each of us isaccountable to God and others for our actions.The practice of disciplined living thatis considerate of others is a skill that islearned, even though it may not alwaysbe convenient. When practiced with asense of balance, it promotes a greatersense of community.Since Lee University takes its role as aChristian community seriously, we mustinstitute rules for behavior for maintainingorder in public locations. These rules arebased on the following principles:1. To ensure the safety of Universityemployees, volunteers, students andpatrons.2. To protect the rights of individuals touse University materials and services.3. To protect the rights of University employeesand volunteers to conduct Universitybusiness without interference.4. To ensure the appropriate use of thebuildings, materials and services bythe greatest number of individuals.5. To preserve those materials and facilitiesfrom harm.University staff and students workingon behalf of the staff will need to intervenein situations that violate these principles.All Lee University unit directors andfaculty members have the authority of restrictingor revoking University privilegesof any individual who behaves contrary tothe rules in this policy. The University alsoauthorizes these employees to contactthe appropriate legal authorities in casesinvolving habitual offenses or the threat ofharm to individuals or University property.The rules for public behavior are listedbelow. Campus Safety officers and otheremployees are authorized to bring to anindividual's attention any act or omissionwhich violates these rules or detracts fromthe University’s pursuit of a safe and welcomingenvironment. When violationsoccur, the individual will be asked tochange his or her behavior to conform tothe rules.If such change is not evident or forthcoming,that individual will be asked toleave the specific University building,playing field or other University propertyon which the disruptive behavior is occurring.If the infraction is severe, the individualmay be asked to vacate the campusaltogether. If the individual does not leaveon his or her own and authorized stafffeels there is noncompliance by the student(s)or that others are in physical dangeror there is a potential for destructionof campus property, local authorities maybe called for assistance.Depending on the severity of the misbehavior,individuals who have beenasked to leave the building, field, or campusmay be barred from returning to theUniversity. Individuals who have beenbarred may be asked to talk to appropriateUniversity personnel before being allowedto return to a specific building, ona playing field or on campus.35

Any conduct that hinders the use of theUniversity or University materials is prohibited.Such misconduct might include,but is not limited to:1. Loud, disruptive or boisterous behavior.2. Conversation that disturbs others.3. Abusive and/or offensive conduct orlanguage.4. Abusing University furniture, equipmentor materials.5. Harassing others, either verbally orthrough actions. Harassment includesinitiating unwanted conversations, impedingaccess to the building, etc.6. Fighting on University property.7. Possessing, selling or using alcoholicbeverages or illegal substances onUniversity property.8. Using all forms of personal listeningdevices at a level that can be heard byother individuals, except by authorizedstaff for campus events.9. Distributing literature, taking surveys orasking individuals or employees to signpetitions or similar activities when theseactivities have not been authorized.10.Bringing animals other than guidedogs into a University building usedfor food preparation.The University reserves the right touse a public location for campus events,thereby permitting an exception to thevolume in conversation and use of musicat a level that can be heard by otherindividuals.An incident report must be completedby any staff member or a student workingunder the supervision of that staff memberinvolved with patrons who, becauseof the severity of their infraction of theabove rules, have been asked to leave abuilding, field or the campus. These reportsmust be submitted to the appropriatevice president(s) and the Dean ofStudents, who reserves the right to disciplineviolators beyond the removal from abuilding or campus.Any violation of any of the above ruleswill result in the following action:1. The offender will be given one verbalwarning. The name of the student andthe violation will be reported to theDean of Students as soon as possible.2. If the violation presents a significantthreat, continues or recurs, CampusSafety will be contacted. The CampusSafety office may instruct the offenderto leave the building, field or campus.If the violation involves a Lee Universitystudent and he/she has been asked toleave the campus, he or she may notreturn to campus until cleared to do soby the Dean of Students. If the studentlives on campus, the Resident Directormay allow the student to return beforebeing cleared by the Dean of Students.If the violation involves someone otherthan a Lee University student, he orshe will be allowed in the specific buildingor back on campus only whenclearance has been granted by the Officeof Campus Safety.3. If the offender refuses to comply withthe request of Campus Safety, the policemay be called to intervene.4. In habitual or extreme cases, offendersmay be barred from certain buildings orcampus indefinitely or permanently.At its discretion, the University may filecriminal charges against any individual violatingthis policy.The University will reserve the right tosuspend, expel and evict from campushousing, i.e., Residence Halls, Apartmentsand Auxiliary Housing, any studentwhose behavior is deemed disruptive ordisrespectful to faculty and/or staff withoutprior notice.36

spiriTUal lifeStudents are urged to set aside a dailyquiet time with God. A few minutes spentin prayer, reading God’s Word andmeditating upon Scripture may be the mostimportant part of each day. Students arealso encouraged to become involved witha local church. Involvement will minister topersonal needs and also provideopportunities for ministry. Students are alsoencouraged to attend SmallGroup in theResidence Halls every Thursday night andto get involved with the prayer ministry.Campus pastorThe Campus Pastor and staff are availableto assist students with spiritual growthand development and provide spiritualguidance. Chapel programs and otherspiritual activities are coordinated by theCampus Pastor’s office. The pastors seekto assist students in becoming involved inministry. When possible, the pastors providestudents with opportunities to putclassroom theories into action throughpractical training through church and communityinvolvement. Chapel CDs may bepurchased from the Campus Pastor’s Officeor may be accessed online at the LeeUniversity Campus Ministries website.ChapelThe University is firmly committed tocorporate worship and views chapel as anintegral and indispensable part of the LeeUniversity experience. Chapel servicesare conducted each Tuesday andThursday. Alternative Chapel is held eachThursday in the Dixon Center. U-Churchis held one Sunday night each month.Chapel credit will be given for theseservices. Twice a year, once in the fallsemester and again in the springsemester, weeks are set aside for specialconvocation.Chapel attendance policyThe university takes seriously itscommitment to chapel. Therefore,students are required to attend at least70% of chapel services each month.Chapel services held in December will notbe counted separately but will beincorporated into the percentage ofchapels held in November. Likewise,chapels held in May will be incorporatedinto the percentage of chapels held inApril. Students who have been onchapel probation three or more monthsat the end of the semester will forfeitany university-funded scholarships forwhich they would have otherwisequalified for the following semester.Students who habitually violate the chapel37

attendance policy will face severedisciplinary measures, including thepossibility of immediate suspension or notbeing allowed to enroll for the followingterm. The university reserves the right tocontact parents when students consistentlyfail to comply with the chapel attendancepolicy. The university will reserve the rightto ban students on chapel probation fromparticipating in any campus club, choir,athletic teams, intramurals or any otherorganization or campus activity.The Chapel Attendance Policy outlinedincludes cumulative Accountability Hours:One Month Chapel ProbationMust be removed the next month by attending70% of chapel services.Two Months Chapel Probation5 Accountability HoursThree Months Chapel ProbationAn additional 10 AHFour Months Chapel ProbationAn additional 15 AHFive Months Chapel ProbationAn additional 20 AHShould a student fail to be removedfrom chapel probation after the fifthmonth or incurs a total of 50 AH, thestudent will be recommended for suspension.A student on chapel probationat the time of graduation will have a letterplaced in the student’s permanent filestating chapel attendance status.Chapel attendanceStudents entering the auditorium afterchapel has begun will be consideredtardy, and those who enter more than 20minutes late will not receive chapel credit.Unless there is an emergency, studentsare expected to remain for the entirechapel program. Students who leavechapel early will be counted absent. Studentswho attend chapel services but donot have their I.D. cards will not be givencredit for attendance.All single and married full-time students(12 credit hours or more), those who livein the residence halls and those who liveoff-campus are required to attend chapelservices including convocation unless exemptionhas been filed and approved.Students who have successfully completedless than 30 credit hours will notbe exempt from chapel for any reason.Only those whose employment requiresthem to work during the regularchapel hour and/or convocation will beconsidered for employment exemption.Employment will be checked periodically.Students who report dishonest informationwill be disciplined.Every student who feels they mustbe exempt must file an exemption formevery semester in order to be exemptfrom chapel (i.e. married students, employedstudents). The following are somepossible cases for exemption once theexemption form has been submitted:1. Employment during chapel hours.Every exemption form submitted due toemployment will be verified with thestudents’ employer.2. Students who are 25 years or older,married, have children or are part-time.These requests are handled on an individualbasis.Exemption must be requested forconvocation, if needed. Students are notexempt from chapel for study purposes.ConvocationAlthough faculty members are notrequired to attend all chapel andconvocation services, it is expected thatthey will be present in chapel regularly andas much as their schedules allow. Chapelprovides the campus community with an38

opportunity for corporate worship which iscentral to the mission of Lee University,and it is essential that the faculty be partof that worship experience. Occasionalattendance at Sunday evening servicesalso makes a significant statement aboutthe faculty member’s concern for thespiritual life of the campus and ofindividual students.During convocation week, eveningclasses on Monday through Wednesdayswill meet from 5:30 - 6:45 pm. Requiredstudy should be limited and facultymembers are required to not give examsduring convocation week.spiritual lifein the residence HallsLee University residence halls areplaces where the spiritual lives of studentscan be nurtured and developed. Most residencehalls have designated prayerrooms for student use. Weekly prayer anddevotional meetings are conducted ineach residence hall. The Offices of theCampus Pastor and Residential Life andHousing organizes a campus-wide discipleshipprogram called SmallGroup that isled by the Resident Chaplain of each hall.residenTial lifeand HoUsinGLee University has designed aprogram that exists to meet theresidential needs of students. TheResidential Life and Housing staff iscommitted to providing a comfortableenvironment that promotes and supportsthe mission of the University.Life in the residence halls plays a vitalrole in a student’s total educationalexperience. It is here that students makelasting relationships by participating inmeaningful programs offered by theResidential Life and Housing staff. Thestaff endeavors to ensure an atmospherethat encourages spiritual, physical, socialand emotional growth. It is the goal of theUniversity to create community amongthe residents through various activitiesand policies.All students with less than 60 hours(see Off-Campus Residence for moreinformation) must reside in a residencehall. No exceptions will be made. Theterm residence hall refers to anyUniversity housing facility.on CampusLee University is primarily a residentialcampus, as freshmen and sophomoresare required to live in university housing.University housing is single-sex residenceswith the exception of CarrollCourts (married/non-traditional students).Upon first entry to on-campus housing,students are required to pay a onetime$200 housing reservation depositthat will be held as a “roll-over” deposit.In subsequent semesters, this rolloverdeposit, along with a residencehall agreement/contract, will reservethe student’s residence hall assignmentfor the following semester. ResidenceHall applications can be obtainedby contacting the Office of ResidentialLife and Housing or visiting http://www.leeuniversity.edu/residential-life.Regardless of the time of year,anyone residing in University housingwill be subject to the rules, policiesand procedures, as well as consequencesoutlined in the StudentHandbook. This includes all breaks,holidays and summer. Students withoutstanding accountability hours may notbe permitted to transfer residence halls ormove off campus until their record is clear.39

Married, single parentand non-traditionalstudent HousingThe University provides Carroll Courtsfor its married, single-parent and nontraditionalstudents. This apartmentcomplex contains one- and two-bedroomunits, the criteria being a maximum of twochildren who are underage dependents.Priority is given to married/ single-parentstudents and is first-come–first-served.Single women who are pregnant will beassigned to Carroll Courts.Students must follow the specificCarroll Courts guest policy which can beobtained from the Office of ResidentialLife and Housing.Residence Hall Assignmentsfor New StudentsNew students are assigned on a firstcome,first-served basis, once the followingcriteria have been met: (1) acceptance toLee University, (2) completion of aResidence Hall application, and (3)payment of the housing reservationdeposit. Room assignments within theresidence hall are made by the ResidentDirector. Every effort is made to assignroommates based on written mutualrequest on the residence hall application.The University reserves the right to changeresidence hall assignments.Residence hall assignments aremade in February and May and continueto be made throughout the summermonths. Residence hall assignments forthe spring semester are made inDecember. Students will be notified byemail of their assignment.On Monday morning, following newstudent check-in (first day of registration),students who have not checked into theirresidence hall will lose their residencehall assignment, unless they havereceived permission for late arrival fromthe Office of Residential Life andHousing. Students who lose theirassignments must contact the Office ofResidential Life and Housing andreapply for housing. The residence hallassignment location will be based uponavailable spaces.residence Hall assignmentsfor Current studentsEach fall semester, students confirmtheir spring residence hall assignments bysigning a housing confirmationapplication. To reserve a residence hallassignment for the next academic year,each student will be required to participatein the Advanced Housing Selectionprocess. Students with outstandingAccountability Hours will not be permittedto transfer residence halls or move offcampus until their record is cleared.advanced Housing selectionThe Advanced Housing Selectionprocess has three important steps thateach student must complete in order toreserve their residence hall for the followingyear.1. Complete the Housing Intent Form andhave the roll-over deposit on studentaccount. To receive priority inresidence hall selection this applicationmust be submitted by the deadlinegiven by the Office of Residential Lifeand Housing. All students are requiredto attend the February residence hallmeeting to receive further details andthe application.2. Participate in the Residence Hall RoomSelection process as designated.40

3. Confirm residence hall assignment bythe deadline of June 15. If students donot confirm housing by June 15, theywill be purged from their residence hallassignment and forfeit their roll-overdeposit. Students will then need tocontact the Office of Residential Life andHousing to reapply for housing and anew roll-over deposit will be required.Students will be assigned according toavailable residence hall spaces.The roll-over deposit is no longer refundableafter the June 15 confirmation andOff-Campus Application deadline.roll-over depositUpon completion of the final semesterin Lee University housing, the student’sroll-over deposit will be applied to thestudent’s account as a credit. The depositwill be applied 60 days after classes endeach semester.Check-inStudents are expected to regulate theirtime of arrival according to the dates andtimes given by the University. The Universitywill be unable to accommodate earlycheck-in to the residence halls.Check-outStudents must complete a check-outappointment with the Residential Life andHousing Staff of their residence hall priorto leaving. A thorough inspection of theroom, signing off on the Room ConditionReport and turning in the room key isrequired at the appointment. If a studentdoes not follow these procedures, animproper check-out fine will be assessed.Since room damage is often notapparent until after all the residents havechecked out, a final walk-through will becompleted by the Residential Life andHousing staff at the end of eachsemester. The University reserves theright to add to any student’s schoolaccount the appropriate cost to coverdamages, repairs or clean up, as deemedappropriate by Residential Life andHousing and Physical Plant.All residence halls will close 24 hoursafter the last final exam is given of eachsemester. All students will be requiredto check-out of the residence halls bythis time.Exceptions will be made for studentswho are graduating, students workinggraduation and students enrolled insummer session one. Exceptions arerequired to be on an extended stay listingcreated by the Office of Residential Lifeand Housing. University officials shouldsubmit requests for extended stays to theOffice of Residential Life and Housing forapproval. Students who are graduatingwill need to check-out of the residencehall by 5:00 p.m. on the same day ofcommencement exercises (Saturday).Students approved for an extended stay,unrelated to graduation services orenrollment in summer session one classes,will be assessed a $26.00 nightly rate.Students not approved for an extendedstay and who continue to remain in theresidence hall will be assessed a $50.00nightly rate. If a student remains in theresidence hall, without approval, longerthan three days after residence hallsclose, Campus Safety personnel willescort the student, along with his/herbelongings, from the residence hall.A student who decides during thewinter break to not re-enroll for the springsemester will need to remove his/herbelongings and check-out of theresidence hall not later than the date thatthe University re-opens for the spring41

semester. Campus Safety andResidential Life and Housing staff will beavailable to assist with check-out duringthe winter break. If a student’s belongingsare not removed by the date theUniversity re-opens, all items will bedonated to a local charity.room occupancyResidence hall assignments are madeby the Office of Residential Life andHousing. Prior to classes starting,students who desire to transfer to anotherresidence hall can be placed on a waitlist.Once classes begin, no moves will takeplace within a residence hall for twoweeks. If a student still wishes to relocatewithin the residence hall, a request can bemade to the Resident Director. TheResident Director will accommodate therequest, if it is in the best interest of allparties involved and logistically possible.Specific room assignments are then madeby each Resident Director. Students mustreceive a specific room assignment beforeoccupying a room. The Resident Directorreserves the right to move a student fromone room to another if deemed necessary.At the time of check-in, a Room ConditionReport will be given to the student. He/Shewill be given the opportunity to agree withthe Resident Director as to the assessmentof the room and its furnishings.KeysA room key is issued to each studentby the Residential Life and Housing staffonce the student has paid a $30 keydeposit. When the university key isreturned at the end of the semester, thedeposit will be refunded. When a key islost during the semester, the student isrequired to pay an additional $15 toreplace the key. Room keys remain the42property of the University and may not beduplicated by the student at any time.room CheckIn order for residential living to be aspleasant as possible, students are equallyresponsible for the condition of their roomand are expected to keep their room neatand clean. Residence Hall rooms andapartments will be inspected by a memberof the Residential Life and Housing staffonce each week. Students living in CarrollCourts apartments will have checks twicea month. A student who fails to pass roomcheck may receive a fine and/ordisciplinary action.property damagesAll students living in University housingwill be assessed a $35 breakage fee. Thiswill be charged to the student’s account atregistration. This fee is to cover the costof any vandalism in public or generalareas of the residence halls during theschool year, as well as normal wear andtear. Damage in a residence hall, for whichresponsibility cannot be determined, willbe charged on a pro rata basis to allresidents of that hall during the semester(see Vandalism).Persons known to be responsible forvandalism will be charged the full amount.Damage in a student’s room ischargeable to the residents of that roomor to the person(s) known to have causedthe damage.Furniture is not to be removed fromrooms or common areas, disassembled orused in a manner other than that for whichit is intended. Individuals who violate thiswill be assessed a fine.The University is not responsible for lossof items due to power outages or

equipment/appliance failure (this includesroom and common areas).Since room damage is often notapparent until after all the residents havechecked out, a final walk-through will becompleted by the Residential Life andHousing staff at the end of eachsemester. The University reserves theright to add to any student’s schoolaccount the appropriate cost to coverdamages, repairs or clean up, as deemedappropriate by Residential Life andHousing and Physical Plant.Cable Television serviceCable television service is provided inlounges and lobbies of specific residencehalls (excluding apartment residencehalls). Unauthorized splicing of the cablewill not be tolerated under anycircumstance. Individuals who violate thispolicy will be fined, and their names willbe turned into the local cable company.As a federal offense, there is a possibilitythat legal action will be taken. This policyapplies to all off-campus residents aswell. In the apartment residence halls,Brinsfield Row, Storms, Keeble, BL Hicks,Livingston, Livingston East and NewHughes, students may purchase basic orexpanded cable at their own expense.Cable boxes are not permitted anywhereon campus.wireless routersand network HubsThe University bans Wireless Routersand Network hubs for three very importantreasons:8 To maintain a private closed network inorder to comply with various provisionsof VALEA, which is part of the PatriotAct. When additional devices areconnected to the network without theappropriate security, we open thenetwork up to infiltration.8 Wireless routers and Hubs run DHCPthat interferes with the management ofthe network and creates situationswhere students connect from anotherlocation but cannot use the internet becauseof a faulty IP range.8 These devices create unmanaged trafficon the network, especially whenused to connect internal gaming networks.This has had the effect in thepast of shutting down outbound trafficand consuming huge amounts of thenetwork’s capacity, essentially keepingother students from using it.decorationsAt the student’s own risk of incurringproperty damage charges, posters,pictures, plaques, curtains, etc. may beplaced on residence hall walls secured byposter putty and tacks. Nails of any size,screws, glue, two-sided adhesive or tapeto secure items to residence hall walls isprohibited. Damages incurred by suchitems will be charged to the resident(s).Posters that advertise alcohol, tobaccoor illegal drugs are not allowed in theresidence halls.Removing or destroying state and localhighway signs or commercial signs isillegal. Therefore, display or possessionof such in one’s room is prohibited.Students are also not allowed to hangsexually suggestive posters in their room.Resident Directors have the right andresponsibility to approve/disapproveposters. Students are required to removeany poster or wall hanging deemedinappropriate by the Residential Life andHousing staff.43

vandalismStudents who are involved invandalizing property, on or off campus,will be subject to disciplinary measuresincluding possible suspension from theUniversity. Items used in causingvandalism will be confiscated. Studentsinvolved in vandalism or raids will shareequally in the cost of repairs and clean up,regardless of their level of involvement.When vandalism occurs, each student willbe assessed a minimum $100 vandalismfee. The University also will reserve theright to add to any student’s schoolaccount the appropriate cost to coverdamages, repairs or clean- up as deemedappropriate.petsLee University prohibits pets in anycampus building with the exception ofservice animals. Residents found with apet of any description in the residencehalls will be subject to a minimum $100fine and the pet will be removedimmediately.noise ControlIn order to facilitate a pleasantresidential experience, students areexpected to maintain a quiet atmosphere.Stereos, radios and TVs should be playedon low volume or with earphones. Ifneighbors are disturbed, it will beconsidered too loud. Students who fail tocomply may be asked to remove theirequipment from the residence hall.Musical instruments are not to be playedin the residence halls at any time. An 11:00p.m. to 9:00 a.m. “quiet time,” Sundaynight through Friday morning, will bestrictly observed and monitored in allresidence halls. A violation of quiet timewill be defined as any noise (music,television, conversation, play, etc.) whichis loud enough to distract or interfere withthe quiet time of other residents. Studentswho violate this policy will first receive awarning, after which accountability hourswill be imposed. Out of respect for otherstudents, all residents should observe aquiet atmosphere at all times.freshman CurfewCurfew is checked for all freshmen (29hours and below) nightly by the ResidentAssistant. Students 20 years of age orolder do not have curfew. Students whoare not in their rooms when curfew ischecked will be given a notification slipby the Resident Assistant, and the ResidentDirector will be notified. It then becomesthe student’s responsibility tocontact the Resident Director within 24hours to discuss the matter. Three curfewviolations will result in disciplinary action.Curfew check concludes on the last dayof final exams each semester.Freshmen Curfew hours are as follows:Sunday – Thursday 12:00 MidnightFriday and Saturday 1:00 a.m.Leaving the residence hall withoutofficial consent will result in disciplinaryconsequences. Students with outstandingaccountability hours due to curfew willautomatically be given curfew for thefollowing semester (regardless ofreaching sophomore status).For students who do not have acurfew, it is expected that they return tothe residence hall no later than 3:00 am.Due to safety reasons, the ResidentialLife and Housing staff will consult with astudent who is consistently not followingthis guideline.44

ight to privacyOrdinarily rooms will not be enteredunless the student is present, with theexception of weekly room inspections andcurfew check by Residential Life andHousing personnel and routine maintenanceby Physical Plant staff. In the eventof adequate suspicion of inappropriatebehavior, the Vice President for StudentDevelopment or his designee mayauthorize a student’s room to be enteredand searched. Such a search will involveat least two Student Development/Administration staff members, and everyattempt will be made to protect the rightsof the student.Except in case of emergencies, personsentering a student’s room are expectedto knock and wait for an invitationprior to entering. Students are expectedto comply with Residential Life and Housingstaff requests to enter their rooms.Students are also expected to respectthe personal rights, privacy and propertyof others. The University will reserve theright to remove any material from a student’sresidence that may be deemed ascontraband or not consistent with themission of the University.appliancesAs a result of fire codes, most smallelectrical appliances cannot be used instudent rooms or hallways. These include,but are not limited to, hot plates, deep fatfryers, toasters, open flame, or open-coilappliances. Prohibited appliances will beconfiscated and may result in disciplinaryaction. George Foreman grills, toasterovens, crock pots, and coffee makers arepermitted to be stored in student roomsbut can only be used in designated kitchenareas. Small microwave ovens (not toexceed 700 watts) and small compactrefrigerators (not to exceed 4.5 cu. ft. or 7amps) are allowed. However, only onemicrowave is allowed per room.Roommates may bring two compactrefrigerators, but the combined cubic feetcannot exceed 4.5.The University is not responsible for lossof items due to power outages orequipment/appliance failure (this includesroom and common areas).ironingIroning should be done with extremecaution in designated areas only. An areais designated for ironing in each residencehall. Ironing is not to be done instudents’ rooms.Campus emergency planLee University officials have adopted aCampus Emergency Plan. Although theplan is designed for essential operationsin a “worst case scenario” (such ascatastrophic disaster), elements of theplan can be easily used in the event of aless serious occurrence. In addition, theCampus Emergency Plan is not intendedto be an exhaustive handbook coveringevery possible emergency situation, but itis designed to serve as a guideline foradministrators, faculty, staff, students andvisitors in cases of unforeseen emergencyconditions. Details of this plan may beobtained from the Office of CampusSafety or by accessing the plan on theLee University website by clicking onCampus Emergency Plan on the CampusSafety homepage.Cell phonesAll students are to provide theirpersonal cell phone numbers and cell45

phone company providers atregistration in case the EmergencyAlert System is activated. Studentsare strongly encouraged to takeownership of their access to safetyinformation. Students are solelyresponsible for self-preservation andsafety as it pertains to accessinformation provided through theLeeU Alert System. Students are alsoresponsible to review and update theircontact information each semester toensure its accuracy.fire safetyFire is always a serious threat inresidence hall life. Due to the danger offire, candles or incense are strictlyprohibited in university housing. Properwattage and bulb types must be used inall lamps. Halogen lamps are alsoprohibited. There is a minimum $50 finefor candle/incense usage.University supplied mattresses are theonly mattresses allowed in the residencehall. If a student requires the use of a differentmattress, due to a health-relatedneed, the following criteria must be metand approved by the Residential Life andHousing office; a letter from the treatingphysician stating it is a medical requirementand the mattress must meet firesafety standards set forth by the University.When a fire alarm sounds, studentsmust evacuate the building. Anyone tamperingwith or setting off a false alarm, discharginga fire extinguisher inappropriately,damaging an EXIT sign, or defacing smokedetectors, will be fined $125 and will besubject to disciplinary action. Refusal toevacuate will result in a $125 fine.Corridors, stairwells and other passageareas must be kept clear of objects, suchas bicycles, boxes, furniture, garbage, etc.46Tornado warningIn the event of a Tornado Warning,Campus Safety will notify students andstaff via the Emergency Alert System.Students should follow Tornado Warningprocedures (posted on back of theirresidence hall room door). Refusal tofollow safety procedures (including drills)will result in a $125 fine.personal propertyStudents are responsible for their ownpossessions. While the University takesreasonable measures to prevent theftand vandalism, individual students musttake responsibility for keeping their roomdoors and windows locked at all times.University insurance does not cover lossof personal possessions, and theUniversity does not assume responsibilityfor damaged, lost or stolen items fromany part of the residence hall. Studentsare encouraged to carry personalinsurance on their belongings. Studentsmust remove ALL property from theirrooms when checking out of theresidence hall. Any items left at that timewill be discarded.programming feeTo ensure quality programming in theresidence halls, each student will pay anannual programming fee of $35. The feeis appropriated for various activitiesthroughout the year, such as holidayparties, social events, spiritual activitiesand other residence hall events.Guests and familyGuests and family are welcome in theresidence halls provided they are accompaniedby a Lee University student.

Non-student overnight guests and offcampusstudents must be approved bythe Resident Director and will becharged a nightly fee. Guests should notstay longer than three days unless specialapproval is given by the ResidentDirector. If a guest resides in a residencehall without obtaining permissionfrom the Resident Director, the studentassigned to the residence hall will beassessed the $50.00 nightly rate foreach night the guest stayed.Students living in Carroll Courts mustfollow the specific Carroll Courts guestpolicy, which can be obtained from theOffice of Residential Life and Housing.Students from other residence hallsmay stay overnight in a different residencehall, provided they have receivedprior approval from both Resident Directors.visitationStudents of the opposite sex areallowed in the main lobbies of theresidence halls until curfew. No membersof the opposite sex will be permittedbeyond the lobby of any residence hall orin the bedroom of any apartment. Anystudent found in these locations will besubject to disciplinary action. If a studenthas spent the night in the apartment orroom of a member of the opposite sex,they will be subject to immediatesuspension from the University. Thisapplies during all breaks as well (e.g. fallbreak, Christmas, spring break, Easterand summer). This policy also applies toall off-campus locations. See section onCampus Apartment Living for moreinformation. Students found in bedtogether will be subject to immediatesuspension. Sleeping outdoors oncampus is forbidden.overnight sign-outWhen signing out for overnightweekend trips, students must notify theirResidence Hall team by 5:00 p.m. onFriday. In the event of an emergency,students will be notified by the cell phonenumber they have provided the institution.Students should follow all Lee Universitypolicies over the weekend, which includesnot spending the night with the oppositesex. As a general rule, students are notallowed to sign out during weekdays. Forsafety precautions, sign-out is required forALL students regardless of classification.bicycles in residence HallsBicycles are not to be kept in residencehalls for any reason, as this is a violationof the fire code. Bikes are to be parked atbike racks only. Bike racks are provided foreach residence hall, and students areencouraged to lock all bikes appropriately.No storage hooks may be placed in theceiling of the residence hall. Studentbicycles are to be removed from the bikeracks across campus upon the date thatresidence halls close in the springsemester. Any remaining bicycle will beremoved and donated to a local charity.The University assumes no responsibilityfor lost, stolen, damaged bicycles or bikesremoved at the end of the semester.amenitiesThe facilities in each residence hall areprovided for use by the students living inthat facility.Laundry facilities are available ineach residence hall. Off-campus studentsare expected to make their ownlaundry arrangements apart from residentialhall facilities.47

A variety of vending machines are locatedin most residence halls. Other facilitiesavailable in most residence hallsinclude TV lounges, prayer rooms and lobbies.Students are expected to keep allcommon areas clean.TelephonesA “house phone” is located in each residencehall lobby for free local dialing, aswell as collect and credit card calling.Telephone service is available in eachresidence hall room. Students must requestthis service.Prank, harassing and obscene phonecalls or e-mails will not be tolerated andwill result in severe disciplinary measures.storageThe University is not responsible foritems left in the residence hall. Storage isnot available on campus.first-aidIn case of illness or injury, the ResidentDirector or Resident Assistant should benotified. A first-aid kit is available in eachresidence hall for the treatment of minorcuts and scrapes. In the event of moreserious illness or injury, the Director ofthe Health Clinic should be contacted.When the Health Clinic office is closed,local emergency rooms and walk-in clinicsare available.food serviceLee University dining services consistsof the Deacon Jones Dining Hall, DunkinDonuts, Sandella’s Flatbread Café,Subway, Chick fil-A, Jazzman’s Café,Einstein’s Bros Bagels, and two Simplyto-Golocations. All on-campus freshmenstudents (29 credit hours and below, notincluding Summer Honors, DualEnrollment or AP credits) are required toparticipate in a meal plan.Students may choose one of thefollowing meal plans that can be used atall food venues on campus, unlessotherwise noted:21-meal plan w/ $31 flex*(7 days a week/3 meals a day)15-meal plan w/ $60 flex(select any 15 meals during week/limit 3 per day)10-meal plan w/ $100 flex(select any 10 meals during week/limit 3 per day)Unlimited Meal plan w/ $120 flex(unlimited meals during week inDeacon Jones Dining Hall)*Flex dollars are a lump sum built intoeach of the meal plans. They may be usedfor making additional food purchases atany of the dining locations.skatingSkateboards, roller blades and rollerskates are permitted, but students areencouraged to be considerate of othersand to ride safely at all times.48

Meals cannot be transferred or assignedto another student. Meals per week/semester do not rollover. Any studentfound eating in the dining hall who has notpaid or is not on a food plan will facedisciplinary measures by the University.Commuter StudentsCommuter students can sign up for anyof the above meal plans, as well as oneother option that is reserved for commuterstudents only:75 Block Plan w/ $75 flex(75 meals a semester used inDeacon Jones Dining Hall)Lee University food services are providedby the Sodexo Corporation, an independentcompany. This company is sensitive tothe special dietary needs of students whoneed or prefer a low-calorie or bland diet.Sodexo will do its best to provide specialdiets prescribed by a physician. The dininghall and most food service locationswill be closed during University breaks.burgundy bucksBurgundy Bucks (available for allstudents, including freshmen students asan add-on to the required meal planoption) work just like cash – dollar fordollar. This is money that a student canadd to his/her Lee University ID Card foradditional campus dining spending. Theadvantage is that meals are not taxed viaBurgundy Bucks. Burgundy Bucks areaccepted at all on-campus dininglocations. The funds do not expire andunused funds will be credited to thestudent’s billing account when thestudent graduates or leaves LeeUniversity. If a student has a creditbalance after the Burgundy Bucks refundhas been applied to the student’sUniversity account, a check will be issuedfrom Student Financial Services and sentto the student.paul Conn student UnionThe Paul Conn Student Union (PCSU)houses the bookstore, post office, Chickfil-A,Jazzman’s Café, Subway, studentmeeting rooms, computer labs and officesof Student Development, Residential Lifeand Housing and the Vice President ofStudent Development.off-Campus residenceWe believe that the residentialexperience plays a crucial role in theUniversity’s mission to “develop withinstudents’ knowledge, appreciation,understanding, ability and skills whichwill prepare them for responsibleChristian living in the modern world.Therefore, all freshmen and sophomoresare required to live on campus. Juniorsand seniors who wish to be consideredfor off-campus housing cannot be onacademic probation, must be cleared ofAccountability Hours, and must have anoverall cumulative GPA of 2.0 and meetone of the following criteria:8 Local student who is living with parentsor family members in the Cleveland orimmediate surrounding area.8 Student who is married, widowed ordivorced.8 Student who is 21 years of age or olderas of the date of the first day of classes.8 Student who is enrolled for less than12 credit hours.8 Student who has lived on campus forat least four semesters (not includingsummer school)8 Student who has completed 60 credithours (not including Summer Honors,dual enrollment, or AP credit)8 Student is enrolled in a graduateprogram.49

If a student meets one or more of theseoff-campus criteria, the student may applyto live off campus. Each case will beevaluated individually, and a decisionmade by the off-campus committee. Anystudent who moves off campus withoutwritten approval from the Residential Lifeand Housing office will be required tomove back on campus regardless of asigned lease agreement. If a studentrefuses to move back on campus, thestudent’s classes will be purged andcharges for the residence hall will remainon the student’s account. The student willalso meet with the Vice President forStudent Development.Off-campus students must comply withall behavior and chapel policies and mustmaintain a minimum grade point averageof 2.0. Students living off campus who failto meet these requirements may be requiredto move back on campus. Thedeadlines for application to move off campusare: June 15, 2014 for Fall 2014, November1, 2014 for Spring 2015, andJune 15, 2015 for Fall 2015.Off-campus roommates may not be ofthe opposite sex unless they are marriedor a brother/sister. The University willassume no responsibility for disputesinvolving financial matters betweenstudents residing off campus.Campus apartment livingStudents must have accumulated 30credit hours or more (not including DualEnrollment, AP or Summer Honors credit)to be considered for assignment to anapartment-style residence hall. Prioritywill be given to students with 45 credithours or above.policy regardingMale/female visitationBelow is the policy regarding male/female visitation privileges in all singlestudentcampus apartment living rooms.This applies during all University breaks,as well as summer school housing.1) Male/Female visitors will be allowed tovisit in the apartment living room on thefollowing days and times:Monday-ThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.12:00 noon-1:00 a.m.12:00 noon-1:00 a.m.12:00 noon-9:00 p.m.2) Residents will be responsible to ensurethat all male/female visitors observe thespecific regulations of this policy.3) Family members should follow visitationguidelines, and any additional specialrequests must have approval of theResident Director.4) In the event a violation of this policyoccurs, all residents of the apartmentwill assume equal responsibility and willreceive equivalent consequences.Residents must realize that allroommates are placed in jeopardy whenthey do not enforce this policy.5) Apartment bedrooms are strictly off-limitsto all male/female guests.6) Penalties for violation of this policy willbe as follows:First Offense: All residents of the apartmentwill lose visitation privileges for twoweeks. If the offense occurs late in thesemester, the consequence will apply tothe next semester as well.Second Offense: All residents of theapartment will lose visitation privilegesfor the rest of the semester. If theoffense occurs the last four weeks of asemester, the consequence will apply tothe next semester as well.Third Offense: All residents will be removedfrom the apartment complex and placedin available traditional-style residence50

hall spaces on campus. These studentswill not be allowed to move off-campus.If it is found that a male/ female hasspent the night in a female’s/male’sapartment, suspension from school willbe considered for both the male andfemale students. It will not be theresponsibility of the University todetermine the type of activity that tookplace during the visit.7) Carroll Courts Married/Single-parenthousing have specific visitationguidelines that are distributed by theResident Director.8) If a male/female refuses to leave theapartment when requested by thefemale/male residents, Campus Safety isto be called immediately and a report isto be filed.CoUnselinG CenTer9) Any student found to be in violation ofthis policy will be disciplined appropriately.Apartment living is a privilege.10) Exemplary behavior will be expectedfrom all campus apartment residents.The University will reserve the right toremove any student whose behavior isquestionable.11) These policies include Auxiliary Housing.These students will not be allowed tomove off campus. If it is found that amale/ female has spent the night in a female’s/male’sapartment, suspensionfrom school will be considered for boththe male and female students. It will notbe the responsibility of the University todetermine the type of activity that tookplace during the visit.The Counseling Center provides counseling and psychological services tosupport the personal, social and emotional development of Lee University students.Group, individual and couples counseling is available. Therapeutic services are free,confidential and provided by licensed mental health professionals and/or theirsupervisees. Psychiatric consultations are available on a limited basis. TheCounseling Center also offers consultation regarding student concerns, communityreferrals and outreach services to Lee University faculty and staff.Students needing assistance may access services by presenting at theCounseling Center during walk-in hours. Those hours are Mondays 2:00-3:30,Tuesdays 1:00-2:30, Thursdays 8:30-10:00 and Fridays 10:00-11:30. Noappointment is necessary for the initial session. Please visit our website athttp://www.leeuniversity.edu/counseling for more information.The Counseling Center also serves as a national test center for the MATstandardized exam. Please call 614-8415 for more information about any of theabove mentioned services.51

HealTH serviCesThe location of the Lee UniversityHealth Clinic (LUHC) is in the LeonardCenter, on Parker Street (next to HicksHall and across from the McKenzieAthletic Building). The LUHC provideslimited medical and nursing care to all fulltimestudents. Services are availablebeginning with the opening of theresidence halls each semester. Officehours are as follows:Monday, Wednesday and Friday8:00 a.m. to12:00 Noon1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday8:00 a.m. to10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.* Last walk-in patient sign-in is 4:00 each day.The primary objective of the LUHC isto provide first-aid and medical treatmenton a limited basis. Students with healthproblems requiring on-going care are encouragedto contact the Director ofHealth Services before registration sothat arrangements can be made with alocal physician to provide medical supervisionwhile the student is attending LeeUniversity.A medical doctor is available oncampus each day, and each visit is byappointment only. Before seeing aphysician, the student must see a campusnurse. There is no cost to see an oncampusphysician or nurse. During timeswhen the physician is not on campus,students are referred to an off-campusdoctor or emergency room. Students areresponsible for all off-campus medicalexpenses. Lab work costs are also theresponsibility of the student.There are no “in-patient” beds orisolation facilities available on campus;therefore, campus students with acommunicable disease are to makearrangements to return home for recovery.Students traveling abroad must showproof of a current physical (within the lasttwo years) and an up-to-date Tetanus/Diphtheria immunization. Some destinationsrequire additional immunizations.Students should contact the LUHC forspecific requirements for their particulardestination.Tuberculosis skin Test policyWhile tuberculosis (TB) remains a seriouspublic health threat, the incidents ofTB in the United States and Tennesseehas decreased to an all-time low. In addition,the epidemiology of TB has dramaticallychanged in that TB disease nowoccurs predominantly among groups withcertain risk factors. These risk factors includebirth or residence in a countrywhere TB is common, HIV infection,homelessness, residence or employmentat a correctional facility, residence or employmentin a long term care facility, anduse of injection drugs.Based on the guidelines and directivesfrom the Tennessee Department ofHealth, Lee University will no longer requiretesting for TB as an admission requirementfor all students. We willcontinue to require a TB skin test for internationalstudents (exceptions: Canada,Western Europe, Japan, Australia, NewZealand) and will encourage re-testing ofthose students and faculty who travel outsidethe United States to countries listedby the Center for Disease Control and theWorld Health Organization as being in the“high risk” category.52

Health insurance portability &accountability act (Hipaa)The Health Insurance Portability andAccountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 is aU.S. regulation that gives patients greateraccess to their own medical records andmore control over how their personallyidentifiable health information is used.The regulation also addresses the obligationsof healthcare providers and healthplans to protect health information. Ingeneral, covered entities such as healthplans, healthcare clearinghouses andhealthcare providers must conduct certainfinancial and administrative transactionsin order to comply with this law.The Lee University Health Clinic mustabide by the HIPAA regulation as it relatesto patient confidentiality. Students aregiven the opportunity through theGateway application paperwork or at theirfirst clinic visit to document who may haveaccess to their private medicalinformation. They also sign a treatmentauthorization, a HIPAA awareness statementand a release of information in caseof medical emergency. Students undereighteen years of age must have writtenparental consent for treatment in thecampus clinic.student MedicalCondition policyThe responsibility of informing the Universityand managing one’s medical carerests upon the student. The student isencouraged to notify the University HealthClinic of any medical condition that wouldwarrant emergency treatment. The studentis also encouraged to sign a waiverto give Health Clinic professionals andCounseling Center professionals, whenindicated, permission to disclose medicalinformation to the appropriate medicalteam, in order to facilitate appropriatetreatment. In the event of a studentmedical emergency, University employeesshould call 911.policy regarding theadministering ofContraceptivesIn compliance with the Lee UniversityCommunity Covenant (see page 14), thecampus Health Clinic in no way sanctionsthe use of birth control for other than thefollowing stated reasons:1. The student has a medical conditionthat necessitates hormone interventionor therapy (i.e. irregular periods, amenorrhea,dysmenorrhea, ovarian cysts orhormone replacement).2. The student is married and needs aprescription.3. The student is requesting the exam andinformation as a part of premarital counseling/planning.(The student must provideproof from the pastor or counselorwho is providing premarital counseling.Forms are available through the HealthClinic and Campus Pastor’s office.)A complete history and exam must becompleted prior to any written prescription.There may be a small fee associatedwith the yearly exam or lab costs ifneeded. There is no charge for the doctor’svisit.Hiv/aids policyIn compliance with Federal laws andregulations, Lee University does notdiscriminate in the admission or servicesof students with sexually transmitteddiseases. This includes but is not limitedto HIV/AIDS. Students who are HIVpositive, have AIDS or possess any other53

infectious disease are stronglyencouraged to inform the LUHC, AthleticCoaches, Intramural Director, ResidenceDirectors and Campus Counselors of thiscondition. Confidentiality will be strictlymaintained unless it is determined thatanother student is in specific danger as aresult of involvement with an infectedperson. The HIV/AIDS policy is on file inthe office of the Vice President forStudent Development. Copies will bemade available to any interested parties.study abroad Travel policyThe Lee University Travel Policy wasdeveloped to provide and promote animproved measure of travel preparationfor students and sponsors traveling in theGlobal Perspectives Program. Recommendationsutilized in the development ofthis policy are referred to in guidelinesfrom the American College HealthAssociation, the Center for DiseaseControl and Prevention and theImmunization Schedule set forth by theAmerican Medical Association.Several of the immunizations neededfor travel are series immunizations whichrequire pre-planning in order to attainproper immunity. Additionally, those whohave chronic health conditions may needadditional physician exams, follow-upexams or medication regimens beforetravel can be granted. Lee UniversityHealth Clinic (LUHC) cannot guaranteeimmunization for any last minute travelplans or trips, as many of theseimmunizations are not in the clinic’sroutine inventory.1. Every student/faculty/staff traveling outof the country is required to have arecent physical exam on file in theLUHC. The medical physical exammust be current (within two years) andcannot expire during the trip. No54“waivers” will be allowed, and refusal toobtain a physical will negate travel.2. Physicals can be scheduled to becompleted at the LUHC for $35 each.Mid-level providers will be scheduled toaccommodate groups as needed, andthese clinics will be scheduled on anas-needed basis during the fall andspring semesters. The physical exammust include laboratory work(urinalysis, hemoglobin) in order for itto be complete, and these tests can bedone by the health clinic for a chargeof $10 (referred to as the Pre-Physical).3. This LUHC service is designed toaccommodate the students who aretraveling. As time and space permit,other travelers (sponsor, staff,chaperone, etc.) can request anappointment for a physical in theLUHC. However, it is recommendedthat other listed travelers have theexamination(s) done by a private MDor at a walk-in clinic.4. All vaccines listed as required by theCDC and listed as “High Risk” will bestrictly enforced. Additional CDCrecommendations will be explained fullyand encouraged (but not required)based upon individuals’s need, lengthof travel, activities planned during traveland destinations visited during travel.Students wishing to participate in travelwho have not complied with theTennessee State Law and LeeImmunization requirements formatriculation immunizations will berequired to complete these beforetraveling. (Requirements includeMMRx2 and varicellax2).5. Those students claiming a religiousexemption in regard to immunizationswill be given the opportunity to receivethe needed immunizations for travelOR given assistance in finding an

alternative trip within the United States.Health Clinic clearances are not grantedto those who are non-compliant withphysical and preventative immunizationrequirements. Trip sponsors will notassume a responsibility for, nor granttravel privileges to anyone who doesnot meet the standard requirements. Allappeals to the religious exemptionpolicy are made through the VicePresident for Student Development.6. Due to the time required to prepare tripinformation and the time frameestablished to complete seriesimmunizations, it is necessary to setcut-off dates for completing tripitineraries and rosters of travelers. Aminimum of two months notice mustbe provided to the Health Clinic in orderthat the trip information can bedeveloped and processed:8 For travel during Christmas: Notifythe LUHC by October 15 th .8 For travel during fall break or Springbreak: Notify the LUHC during theprior semester.8 For summer travel: Notify the LUHCas soon as the trip is approved by theGlobal Perspectives Committee.7. Every group can be scheduled for aTravel Clinic presented by a nursefrom the LUHC8 During this Travel Clinic, importanttravel wellness topics will be presented.The CDC vaccination requirementsand medical requirements willbe discussed as well. All applicableforms will be provided by the LUHCat this meeting. The group sponsorwill schedule a travel clinic for his/hergroup within two weeks of notificationof trip approval by Global Perspectives.Individualized informationsheets that contain pertinent healthinformation such as immunizationsneeded for travel will be given to eachstudent. Also included will be informationas to the need for the prephysicaland the physical exams.8 The clinic director will send frequentupdates of each individual’s progressto the group leader so the leader willbe aware of those who are noncompliantwith travel requirements.The group leaders will be responsiblefor contacting the students and urgingthem toward compliance. Finalapproval of all student Healthclearances for travel will be theresponsibility of the Lee UniversityHealth Clinic.student insuranceThe University does not provide medicaland accident coverage. Students arestrongly encouraged to have personalinsurance coverage. Insurance informationis available in the LUHC. Medical coverageand associated detail is strictly left to thediscretion of the student and the providingcompany. Those students with HMO’s areencouraged to contact their primaryphysicians ahead of time to establishLUHC as an out-of-state provider. Privateapplications for student insurance areavailable at the Health Clinic.CaMpUs safeTyThe Department of Campus Safety’sgoal is to provide security and promotesafety for students, staff and property.Safety officers perform a variety of dutiesincluding: issuing photo identificationcards for students, faculty and staff;registering vehicles; issuing parkingpermits; regulating traffic and parking;filing incident reports; securing allbuildings; maintaining order; contactinglaw enforcement authorities as needed; or55

providing a Campus Safety “SAFETYRIDE.” Cooperation with Campus Safetyofficers in the fulfillment of theirresponsibilities and duties is required byall members of the Lee Universitycommunity. Failure by a Lee student tocomply with the directive of an officer whois acting on behalf of the University willresult in disciplinary action.Campus crime statistics are on file inthe Campus Safety Office. Copies will bemade available upon request. For moreinformation about Campus Safety, pleasevisit www.leeuniversity.edu/safety.vehicle registrationand parkingAll motor-driven vehicles must beregistered with the Campus Safety office.Student vehicles are assigned to anoff-the-street parking area but are not assigneda specific parking space. Parkingis on a first-come-first-served basis. Regularpatrols are made of the parkingareas, and vehicles illegally parked areticketed. Being assigned to a campus lotdoes not assure the student of a parkingspace in that lot. This does not, however,give permission for a student to park in anunauthorized space. Students parkingin handicap spaces and fire lanes willbe fined more severely or towed andmay be ticketed by local law enforcement.Parking ticket fines must be paid tothe Business Office within ten businessdays of the issue date. Failure to pay aparking ticket by the tenth business daywill result in a non-refundable late fee of$20 which will be added to the student’saccount. Due to the growing demands forcampus parking, freshmen are discouragedfrom bringing automobiles to theLee University campus. Those whochoose to bring cars will be assigned toauxiliary parking lots which are not contiguousto residence halls but are withinwalking distance.Vehicles parked in a no-parking zoneor blocking dumpsters, driveways orautomobiles will be towed. Commercialtowing companies are permitted underlaw to charge a full towing fee whenthey attach a vehicle to the wreckereven if the vehicle is not moved. TheUniversity is not responsible for damageincurred to a vehicle while parkedon Lee University property.Student vehicles parked on campusare subject to search under the sameconditions as provided for student roomsin residence halls.lost and foundIn order to better serve our faculty,staff and students, a centralized locationhas been designated for all “lost andfound” items. Effective immediately, theoffice of Campus Safety will beginservice as the University’s official “Lostand Found.” Items that are found shouldbe turned in to the Campus Safety Office,located at 680 Church Street.Items will be inventoried and securelystored, and attempts will be made tocontact the owner of the property. Forinquiries or to search for missingbelongings, please visit the CampusSafety Office on Church Street or call at423-303-4444.56

sTUdenT aCTiviTiesConsistent with the desire to developthe whole person, the University attemptsto provide a balanced program of extracurricularactivities. The Director ofStudent Development plans andimplements many campus activities.Out-of-class activities are approved byone of the following: the Vice Presidentfor Student Development, the CampusEvents Committee, the Fine ArtsCommittee, the School of Music, theDrama Department or the Office of thePresident. Individuals or groups who wishto schedule an event must complete anapplication form, which is available in theoffice of the Director of Special Events.The appropriate approval person orcommittee will inform the applicantregarding the approval status of theproposed event.The Student Development office plansa number of activities each year. Theseevents are funded by the University andare usually free to all students. ALL FULL-TIME STUDENTS ARE CHARGED ANACTIVITY FEE EACH SEMESTER.The Campus Events Committee isresponsible for allocation of these funds.The Fine Arts Committee presentsmusic and fine arts events during theschool year. These are funded by theUniversity and are usually free to all fulltimestudents and University personnel.All student clubs and organizationswishing to sponsor a student event mustbegin the approval process with theSpecial Projects Coordinator.family lifeStudents who are newlyweds, marriedwith children or single parents are invitedto participate in a wide range of childfriendlyand family-oriented events designedto help meet the unique needs ofthose beginning and maintaining a family.Family Life sponsors a variety of eventssuch as a family Christmas party, familyoutdoor movie nights and special events.To learn more about Family Life at Lee,contact Campus Ministries or visit the webpage at:http://www.leeuniversty.edu/campus-ministries/info/familylife.asp.Free childcare is provided during mostU-Church and most concerts.organizationsLee University provides more than 100clubs and organizations designed toenhance the student’s spiritual,intellectual and social development.Membership in these organizations isvoluntary. Some groups have openmembership, while membership in othersis by invitation only. A full listing ofapproved organizations is available in theOffice of the Dean of Students.Each student organization has anapproved sponsor. No meeting orbusiness may be conducted by theorganization without the sponsor orsponsor’s designee being present.All student organizations aresupervised by the Dean of Students.Applications for new student organizationsmust be approved by the President’sCabinet.Academic Club CouncilAlpha Chi – Honor SocietyAlpha Iota PhiAlpha Kappa Delta – Sociology Honor SocietyAlpha Kappa Eta – History Honor SocietyAlpha Phi Delta – Pre-Med Honor SocietyAlpha Psi Omega – Drama Honor SocietyAmerican Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)Anthropology Club57

Art Club – C.I.V.A.Collegiate Middle Level AssociationComposers’ ForumDelta Epsilon Chi (DECA)Delta Mu DeltaHealth Care Administration ClubHumanities CoalitionIota Tau Alpha ZetaKappa Delta Pi – Education Honor SocietyKappa Lambda Iota – Lee University HistoriansKappa Mu Epsilon – Math Honor SocietyLambda Pi Eta – Communications Honor SocietyLee’s Future Educators – Education ClubLee Prime – Math ClubLee University Advertising FederationLee University Percussive Arts SocietyLee University Student Chapter of ConductorsModel UNMusic Educators’ National ConferencePhi Beta Lambda – Business ClubPhi Delta Psi – Psychology ClubPhi Eta SigmaPhi Mu Alpha – SinfoniaPhilosophy ClubPi Alpha Sigma – Koine Greek ClubPi Delta Omnicron – SOR Honor SocietyPi Delta Phi – French Honor SocietyPi Kappa Lambda – Music Honor SocietyPi Sigma Alpha – Political Science ClubPsi Chi – Psychology Honor SocietyPublic Relations Student Society of America(PRSSA)Sigma Alpha IotaSigma Delta Pi – Spanish Honor SocietySigma Tau Delta – English Honor SocietySNATS – Students National Association ofTeachers of SingingSociety for Collegiate Journalist at Lee UniversitySociety for Law and JusticeSociology ClubTheta Pi Chi – Theology ClubTISLTheta Pi Chi – Theology ClubTri-Beta – Biology Honor SocietySocial Justice OrganizationsInternational Justice MissionInvisible ChildrenSOR RoundtableWorld Vision – ACTSDiversity CouncilAsian Student CouncilImage Step TeamInternational Student FellowshipLeeTinosLee University Middle East ClubUmojaWASASport & Recreation ClubsCyclingBass & Fly FishingMen’s RugbyWomen’s RugbyTable TennisCouncil for Spiritual UnityBackyard MinistriesBaptist Collegiate MinistriesBig Pal/Little PalConvergenceCRUFellowship of Christian AthletesGeneration ActsInvasionKappa Upsilon ChiLife 423Lydia’s ClubMissions AlivePioneers for ChristReformed Student FellowshipSigma Alpha Omega – Women’s Christian SororityStreet ReachUnity Dance TroupeGreek Letter ClubsMen’s ClubsAlpha Gamma ChiPi Kappa PiTau Kappa OmegaTheta Delta KappaUpsilon Xiwomen’s ClubsDelta Zeta TauEpsilon Lambda PhiOmega Alpha PhiSigma Nu SigmaZeta Chi LambdaSocial Service OrganizationsAdopt-A-GrandparentCK LeeCollege DemocratsCollege Republicans58

Family LifeFiber Arts Club (“Knit Wits”)Focus – Photography ClubF.R.E.E. U.Habitat for Humanity of LULambda ChiLee BuddiesLee U. Students for LifeLee University Women’s CollaborativeLoveLee PhotographyLU Film SocietySAAC – Student Athletic Advisory CouncilShenanigans – Lee Improvisation TeamSpirit ClubStudent Leadership Council (SLC)student leadership CouncilThe SLC, a student program of Student Development, is overseen by the Vice Presidentfor Student Development. The SLC Cabinet, consisting of the selected SLC Chairpersonand seven secretaries, plans, coordinates and executes events and serviceopportunities for the Lee University student body.The SLC Senate completes the design of the Council. Approximately 100 studentrepresentatives from the student body comprise the Senate, which considers proposalsfor the improvement of campus life and assists with campus events. All senators serveon committees that are chaired by the secretaries. The Senate meets weekly and themeetings are open to all Lee University students.The SLC has not only changed the structure of the student leadership on campus,but it has expanded the scope of student leadership by developing opportunities inareas such as community service, The Commons, public relations and studentleadership. The role of the SLC is for student leaders to be integrally involved inproviding activities and functions that enhance overall student development.student leadership Council Cabinet 2014-2015name Title box numberLoren Otten Chairperson 2216MacKenzie Clinton Secretary of Athletics and Intramurals 2377Kory Vance Secretary of Community Service 2295Ashlyn Poplin Secretary of Marketing and Recruitment 319Micah Francen Secretary of Spiritual Life 807Indyasia Johnson Secretary of Student Engagement 1524Colby Carnegia Secretary of The House 2096Alexandra WatersS.A.L.T. CoordinatorEvery Wednesday night at 8:00 p.m.,Student Leadership Council Senate meets at The Commons.59

intercollegiate athleticsThe mission of the intercollegiate athleticprogram is to assist in the preparationof graduates for Christian service intheir occupations, academic pursuits andpersonal ministry. The mission is pursuedwithin a variety of activities providedwithin the context of the intercollegiateathletic program.The intercollegiate athletic program isdesigned to assist in preparing studentsfor “responsible Christian living in a modernworld.” Its commitment is to developan integrated person—one who is spirituallyalive, intellectually alert and physicallydisciplined. This balance is achieved ineach athlete by training him/her to thinkabout athletics with a competitive spiritfrom the Christian perspective.Presently the Lee University Flamesare members of the Gulf South Conferenceand the NCAA, National CollegiateAthletic Association, Division II. Varsityteams compete in men’s and women’sbasketball, men’s and women’s tennis,men’s and women’s soccer, men’s andwomen’s cross country, men’s andwomen’s golf, women’s softball, women’svolleyball, men’s baseball, and men’s andwomen’s indoor /outdoor track. Lee willalso compete in the NCCAA, NationalChristian Collegiate Athletic Association.recreation and intramuralsThe Recreation and Intramural Programoffers a wide variety of competitiveand non-competitive sports. Whether ahigh school athlete, a weekend warrior ora member of the chess club, there issomething for everyone. Ranging fromaerobics to ping-pong, students can findtheir niche in campus recreation. A completelisting of scheduled activities andguidelines can be found at the DeVos60Recreation Center or the campus recreationWeb site. All students, faculty, staffand spouses are eligible to play simply bysigning up on a team. In addition toleagues and tournaments, one-dayevents are also offered, including a homerun derby, dunk, 3-point competition,wrestling and other activities. If a studentis interested in officiating, he/she shouldcontact the Recreation Center office formore information. This is a great opportunityfor on-campus work.devos recreation CenterThis modern facility offers a wide rangeof activities, including state-of-the-artweights and machines, treadmills,steppers, cross trainers and cycles in theweight room and newly designed cardiocenter. Group exercise classes areoffered at various times, and the aerobicroom is available for personal use as well.A full-size gymnasium with basketball,volleyball, badminton, soccer and tennisis also available to all students, facultyand staff. Three racquetball courts andother games are located throughout thecenter. Equipment may be checked out orrented at the front desk. Some equipment(i.e. racquetballs and ping-pong balls)must be purchased. A valid Lee UniversityI.D. is required to use the facility. Pleasesee user guidelines on the campusrecreation Web site. The facility opens at6:00 a.m. on Monday through Friday andcloses at 11:00 p.m. Monday throughThursday. Weekend hours will beannounced and posted in the RecreationCenter. Additionally, the DeVos TennisCenter carries a full line of tennisaccessories for purchase, and rackets areavailable for rent. Courts may be reservedby contacting the Pro Shop.

outdoor recreationCampus recreation offers a variety ofactivities for outdoor enthusiasts. Snowskiing, whitewater rafting, caving, backpackingand rock-climbing trips are offeredat both regional and national recreationareas. It is recommended that studentsenroll for entry-level recreation classesprior to participating.sports ClubsThe Office of Campus Recreation iscommitted to getting students involved bysupporting leagues and other sportcompetitions. If int erested in starting anew club sport or joining an existing club,contact the Office of Campus Recreation.student MediaOpportunities are provided for studentsto become involved in a variety of student-producedmedia, including:Vindagua — YearbookLee Clarion — Newspaper & WebsiteLee Review — Literary MagazineAll interested students are encouragedto apply for staff positions. Scholarshipsare available for a limited number of leadpositions.Faculty advisers assigned to each ofthese publications are responsible forassisting the students in organizing thepublication; maintaining the budget;editing and critiquing writing, photographyand design.Staff applications and information maybe obtained from the faculty advisers.social MediaLee offers a variety of social media forstudents to get connected to the campus.The following outlets are established toallow students to interact with campusevents, athletic games, musical productions,faculty and staff, other students atLee and more./LeeUniversity Lee University@LeeU/leeuniversity/LeeUniversity /leeuniversity.edu/itunesSo get connected to your campus!Tweet about the chapel speaker thisweek, post a picture on Instagram of youand your friends in Alumni Park, write aFacebook status about the Lee Flamesbasketball game Monday night; and don’tforget to include Lee with tags, hashtagsand links.postingPosters and flyers for on-campus organizationswhich are to be publicly displayedon campus bulletin boards are tobe approved by the Dean of Students office.Posters and flyers for off-campus organizationsare to be approved through astaff member in the President’s office.Posters are not to exceed 11”x17” in size.regroupRegroup is a form of mass emailcommunication between students, facultyand staff. This service gives students theopportunity to notify the rest of campusabout upcoming University approvedevents. The use of Regroup is open to allstudents through a University moderator.All messages must adhere to the RegroupGuidelines. To post to Regroup, send your61

message to emoderator@leeuniversity.eduor log in to leeuniversity.regroup.com. Forfurther assistance regarding Regroup,contact Lee University’s Help Desk.Music ensemblesMusic is an important part of life at LeeUniversity. All students have theopportunity to become part of a choral orinstrumental performing group. Studentsmay also participate in any number ofchamber ensembles including: strings,brass, saxophone, flute, woodwind,trombone, guitar, and vocal ensembles.Lee University music groups provide awide range of spiritual, musical, andcultural experiences for their members.These groups perform in churches,schools, concert halls, and otherperforming venues around the countryand abroad. Music majors and non-musicmajors are encouraged to audition for theensemble of their choice at the beginningof each semester: Campus Choir,Chorale, Evangelistic Singers, JazzEnsemble, Small Jazz Ensemble, Ladiesof Lee, Lee Singers, Opera Theatre, PepBand, Percussion Ensemble, SymphonicBand, Symphony Orchestra, Voices ofLee and Wind Ensemble. The UniversityChoral Union welcomes the participationof all university students without audition.In order for students to participate in theuniversity's traveling ensembles, theymust be enrolled at Lee in good academicstanding as a full-time student. Pleasecontact the School of Music for moreinformation: music@leeuniversity.edu.leonard CenTerMission statementService-learning at Lee University isguided by the Leonard Center and is designedto prepare students for Christiancitizenship through reflective communityinteractions that encourage a commitmentto the ideals of service, benevolence, civicvirtue and social justice.GoalsThe goals of the service-learning programare to ensure that students engagedin Christian service at Lee University:8 Understand the biblical mandatefor service.8 Recognize that service to others is part ofGod’s purpose for them and that it flowsfrom His design of their uniqueness.8 Have insight into appropriate service -its source, its meaning and its impact onboth the performer and the recipient.8 Understand how they can use theirvocation to serve God and others.General service-learningrequirementsStudents are required to complete aminimum of 10 service hours peracademic semester they are enrolled atLee excluding summer terms (up to 80hours). For every 10 hours completedoutside of a service-enhanced or serviceembeddedcourse, a volunteer projectform and two-page reflection paper mustbe submitted to the Leonard Center. In afour-year program, students will complete80 hours of service-learning. Transferstudents enrolled at Lee University will berequired to complete the equivalency of62

10 service-learning hours for everysemester enrolled at Lee University (up to80 hours). Students can turn in amaximum of 20 hours per organizationper academic year.individuallyarranged projectsStudents should email service@leeuniversity.edu with a description of theactivity and organization for approvalbefore participating in the project. Servicelearninghours and reflections are due byNovember 1 and/or April 1 of therespective semester. The following typesof service will not be counted towardgraduation requirements unless preapprovedby the Leonard Center:8 Projects in which the student’s familymembers are the primary recipients ofthe service.8 On-campus service.8 Singing, playing or performance basedservice.8 Work for which the student receives pay.8 Playing sports or exercising (includingfundraising walks and runs) to raisemoney for a cause. However, if a studentperforms acceptable service that is preapprovedand raises money through thatservice, the student will be granted creditfor the amount of time spent serving, notthe amount of money raised.available from the course instructor. Anexample of this is RELG 200 wherestudents must complete 10 hours ofservice in order to receive credit for thecourse.Contact informationOffice Location: The location of theLeonard Center is on Parker Street nextto Hicks Hall and across from theMcKenzie Athletic Building.Email: service@leeuniversity.eduPhone: (423) 614-8614Website:www.leeuniversity.edu/servicelearningservice-enhanced andservice-embedded CoursesSeveral classes are considered “serviceenhanced”or “service-embedded” coursesand include a service-learning componentfor students to earn service hours duringthe course. Documentation information forrecording and reporting service hoursaccrued through the course will be63

aCadeMiC inTeGriTyrationaleAs a Christian community of scholarship,we at Lee University are committedto the principles of truth and honesty inthe academic endeavor. As faculty andstudents in this Christian community, weare called to present our academic workas an honest reflection of our abilities; wedo not need to defraud members of thecommunity by presenting others’ work asour own. Therefore, academic dishonestyis handled with serious consequences fortwo fundamental reasons: it is stealing –taking something that is not ours; it is alsolying – pretending to be something it isnot. In a Christian community, such pretenseis not only unnecessary, it is alsoharmful to the individual and communityas a whole. Cheating should have noplace at a campus where Christ is King,because God desires us to be truthful witheach other concerning our academic abilities.Only with a truthful presentation ofour knowledge can there be an honestevaluation of our abilities. To such integrity,we as a Christian academic communityare called.definitionsStudents will not knowingly perform orassist others in performing acts of academicdishonesty. The following acts arethose which we consider to be dishonest:1. PlagiarismPlagiarism is presenting as your ownwork the words, ideas, opinions, theoriesor thoughts which are not commonknowledge. Students, who presentothers’ words or ideas as their ownwithout fair attribution (documentation),are guilty of plagiarizing.64Unfair attribution includes, but is notlimited to, a direct quotation of all orpart of another’s words withoutappropriately identifying the source. Itis also unfair attribution to haveincluded a source within a Works Citedpage without having carefully cited thesource within the text of the document.Plagiarism also includes, but is notlimited to, the following acts whenperformed without fair attribution:a. directly quoting all or part ofanother person’s words withoutquotation marks, as appropriate tothe discipline.b. paraphrasing all or part of anotherperson’s words without documentation.c. stating an idea, theory or formula asone’s own when it actuallyoriginated with another person.d. purchasing [or receiving in anyother manner] a term paper or otherassignment, which is the work ofanother person and submitting thatwork as if it were one’s own.2. Unauthorized assistanceGiving or receiving assistance that hasnot been authorized by a faculty memberin connection with any exam or academicwork is academicallydishonest. Students should assumethat any assistance on exams,quizzes, lab work, etc., is unauthorizedunless the faculty member involved inthe exercise has approved it. Examplesof prohibited actions include, butare not limited to, the following:a. copying or allowing others to copyanswers to an exam.b. transmitting, receiving or in someform obtaining information duringan exam which would offer answerswithin the framework of the materialbeing tested.

c. giving or receiving answers to anexam scheduled for a later timed. completing for others or allowingothers to complete for oneself, all orpart of an assignment.e. submitting, as a group assignment,work which was prepared by lessthan all of the members of thatgroup. It is the responsibility of thestudent to inform an instructor ofthe lack of participation of onemember of a group.f. unauthorized use of calculators orother electronic devices and laptops.3. Lying/Tampering/FabricatingOffering false information with regardto one’s performance in academicwork is academically dishonest.Such activity includes, but is not limitedto, the following:a. giving false reasons for failure tocomplete an academic assignment.b. falsifying the results of a laboratorytask or other data.c. altering academic work after it hasbeen submitted.d. altering grades, lab work or attendancerecords.e. falsely signing another person aspresent when he/she is absent in aclass.f. submitting for academic advancementan assignment which has previouslybeen submitted for academicadvancement (unless so authorizedby the faculty member supervisingthe work).4. TheftStealing or otherwise taking in an unauthorizedmanner information which relatesto academic work is academicallydishonest. Such activities include, butare not limited to, the following:a. removing from a professor’s officematerials which would give a studentan unfair advantage on an academicassignment.b. procuring information from a professor’scomputer hardware orsoftware.c. taking exams, grade records,forms used in grading, books, papersor other materials related tograding or evaluation of academicperformance.procedures –faculty discretionWhen any form of academic dishonestyoccurs, the teacher has the authorityof deciding how to deal with it. Facultyhave the following options:1. The faculty member may determine anappropriate course of action rangingfrom giving the student an F on theassignment or exam to awarding an Ffor the course. Students given an F forcheating will not be allowed towithdraw from the course.2. If the faculty member wants additionalinput from colleagues, he/she may askthe department chair to convene acommittee to discuss the situation. Ifthe incident involves students incourses from other departments, theschool dean may convene acommittee including members of otherdepartments’ faculties. The committeemay then determine the penalty. Thecommittee has the ability to prevent thestudent from dropping the courseduring the consideration of thesituation and after the penalty hasbeen determined.3. If the academic dishonesty is of themost serious nature, the committee65

may refer the case to the Dean’s Council.The Vice President for Academic Affairsmay then determine the penalty orrefer the case to the Judicial Council.procedures – student appealIf a student is accused of academicdishonesty, and he/she feels this judgmentis in error or the penalty is inappropriate,he/she may appeal to thedepartment chair of the faculty membermaking the decision. If the committee determinedthe penalty, the student may appealto the Vice President for AcademicAffairs. If the Judicial Council determinedthe penalty, he/she may appeal throughthe Appeal Board.aCadeMiC issUesLee University offers 50 undergraduatemajors in 112 programs of study on campus,all of which are described in detail inthe University Catalog. Students areurged to familiarize themselves with theCatalog which explains the general educationcore, the religion core and the requirementsfor the various majors andgives a listing of all course offerings.Center for Calling and CareerThe Center for Calling and Career isgrounded on Ephesians 2:10, “For we areGod’s workmanship, created in ChristJesus to do good works which God preparedin advance for us to do.” TheCC&C helps students in their ongoing discoveryof themselves as God’s work ofart. Services of the CC&C include:8 Academic Change of Program(Declaring/ Change of Major).8 Career Counseling .8 Mock Interviews.668 Resume Critiques.8 Strengths Development.8 Job Searching Strategies.8 Electronic Job Board.Students are encouraged to choose amajor and develop career goals whichare aligned with their strengths andinterest. Strengths Vocational Advisorsand career counselors are available toguide students from a strength-basedperspective. The SVA’s are especiallyhelpful if students are in the process ofchoosing or changing a major.The CC&C houses a computer lab,which provides access to self-assessmenttools, StrengthsFinder® and Career Informationand Assessments. The Center alsohas a Resource Library of over 250 booksand a website with additional career informationand upcoming events.The Center hosts Career Flickers andGraduate School Fairs where employersand recruiters have an opportunity to visitcampus, discuss their employment orgraduate school opportunities and meetinterested students.academic advisingThe Lee University faculty take a personalinterest in each student. They recognizethe importance of helping eachstudent achieve his/her educational goals.Students are assigned to a faculty advisorwho is committed to guiding eachstudent in selecting and completing a programof study. The advisor will assist studentsin selecting the courses they needto complete their academic program. Studentsshould meet with their advisor duringdesignated academic advising timesand at regular intervals during the schoolyear. (Faculty members have posted officehours; so a student can call for an appointment.)The University also maintainsan Office of Academic Services to assiststudents with academic needs.

Class attendanceEach student is responsible to theprofessor for class attendance andparticipation. Specific requirements foreach course will be determined by theprofessor and outlined in the coursesyllabus during the first full week of eachsemester. Each professor has theprerogative of developing his/her ownattendance policy. The professor maydevelop a system by which gradereduction can be made, not to exceedone letter grade per semester based onabsence alone. Absences due touniversity-related events will be a part ofthe regular absence policy. For suchevents, it will be the student’s responsibilityto contact the professor incase of such absence and to do whateverreasonable make-up work may berequired to keep the student current withthe class progress. It is the prerogative ofthe individual professor to excusepersonal absence.satisfactoryacademic progressThe Higher Education Act of 1965, asamended by Congress in 1980, mandatesthat institutions of higher education establishminimum standards of “satisfactoryacademic progress” for students receivingfinancial aid.Lee University defines “satisfactory academicprogress” through the establishmentof a minimal grade point average forthe hours attempted and completed. TheGPA is the numerical result of the divisionof total quality points earned by the totalcredit hours attempted.Prior to the beginning of each semester,the Retention Committee reviews thegrade point average of all students. Studentsfailing to attain the minimal standardof academic performance are placedon academic probation. Students who failto demonstrate appropriate progresswithin two semesters are recommendedfor suspension. Suspension status makesa student ineligible for admission and financialaid.The scale for academic probation is asfollows:Hours Attempted Probation0 - 29 Below 1.530 - 59 Below 1.760 - 89 Below 1.990 - and above Below 2.0reinstatementStudents suspended from the Universitydue to academic reasons may appealin writing to the Retention Committee forreadmission. This written appeal will bereviewed and a decision will be rendered.Readmission to the University does notautomatically reinstate eligibility for financialaid. Satisfactory progress must be attainedby the student prior to renewal ofaid eligibility. Attainment of the minimumgrade point average for hours attemptedwill re-establish aid eligibility. A student’seligibility may be reestablished throughanother institution or at Lee University.appealsPlease note: Financial Aid suspensionand academic suspension are twoseparate issues. The Financial Aidappeals are submitted to the FinancialAid Office and the academic appealsare submitted to the Office of the VicePresident for Academic Affairs.Students who have lost their financialaid due to unsatisfactory academicprogress may submit an appeal to theFinancial Aid Office. Appeals shouldconsist of:67

1. A typed explanation specifically describingthe basis for the appeal. AND2. Supporting documentation is also requiredto substantiate the premise ofthe appeal.3. If you anticipate graduating within thenext year, you should indicate the numberof hours and include a list ofcourses required for graduation.For more information, please contactthe Financial Aid Office.drop/add procedureStudents are allowed twelve (12) daysat the beginning of the fall and spring termsin order to add or drop classes. Changesin work schedules, majors, advancedplacement, etc. may necessitate aschedule change. The Change ofSchedule form (“add/drop slip”) can beacquired from the Records Office. Recordsstaff will advise of required signatures.During this 12-day registration period,there will be no record on the student’stranscript of the dropped class. The finalday to add/drop a class is posted in theonline University Academic Calendar.Immediately following the 12-dayregistration period through the tenth weekof the term, if a student withdraws from aclass, a grade of “W” will be placed on theacademic record to note this change. The“W” will not affect the student’s GPA. Thefinal day to withdraw from a class with agrade of “W” is posted in the onlineUniversity Academic Calendar.THESE DEADLINES ARE CRITICAL.Mark your calendars. Our records areaudited by the federal government; it ismandatory that our posted deadlines beobserved.If dropping below full-time, studentsreceiving any type of financial aid shouldfirst meet with someone in the Financial68Aid Office to determine the effect on theirfinancial aid status. Different types offinancial aid require different courseloads. Further, Tennessee HOPEScholarship recipients must receive priorapproval from the Financial Aid Office inorder to drop classes. Failure to do somay cause loss of scholarship. Pleasecheck for additional financial aid at thefollowing websites:www.tn.gov/CollegePays/, orwww.leeuniversity.edu/financial-aid/aidprogram.aspx(click on “State Programs”).In addition to those receiving financialaid, athletes, international students,students living on campus and those intraveling choirs/ensembles must alsomaintain a full-time course load of 12-16 hours.Beginning on the first day of class, atransaction fee (per change) applies to allschedule changes, and a late registrationfee is applied. The tuition-refund policy fordropping courses after classes have begunis explained in the Money Matters section.withdrawing fromthe UniversityStudents may withdraw from theuniversity at any time beginning the firstday of classes until the final day ofclasses. The student must complete anexit interview in the Student Financial Aidoffice. After completing this interview, thestudent must complete the officialPermission to Withdraw Form in the Officeof the Vice President for StudentDevelopment. The student’s UniversityI.D. card must be turned in at that time.Those who withdraw from the Universitymust check-out of their campus residencewithin 24 hours.Students who have withdrawn from theUniversity will be billed according to theschedule published in the UniversityCatalog and will be given a grade of “W”

in all courses. Students who withdrawmust apply for readmission to theUniversity in order to return as a student.GraduationYour graduation from Lee Universityrepresents the culmination of years ofhard work. In order to make thegraduation process a smooth one, theAcademic Events Office has provided youwith detailed graduation information onthe Graduation Page in Portico.In order to access this information loginto Portico and click the “UniversityServices” tab at the top of the page, thenselect the “Student Resources” optionand click the “Graduation” button in themiddle of the page.There you will find information aboutthe application procedure, ticketing, agraduation checklist, a calendar ofimportant dates and other useful material.If your guests have any questions, directthem to the “Graduation Info” page on LeeUniversity’s main website. There they willbe able to find the Graduation Schedule,lodging information, photography informationand answers to other importantquestions about Graduation.Important appliction dates to remember:Commencement Applications Open Applications Close Late Fee AppliesSpring Nov 1 Mar 31 Feb 15Summer April 1 June 30 May 15Winter July 1 Oct 31 Sept 15squires librarySquires Library serves Lee Universityand the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.A book collection of approximately150,000 volumes, journals, DVDs andother materials meet the informationaland research needs of students, staff andfaculty in all curricular areas and providegeneral interest and leisure readingresources, as well. The online catalogand the databases of electronic booksand journals are accessible through thelibrary’s webpage. Electronic resourcesare available at all hours. About 70computers are located in the library forstudent use. Research assistance isavailable in person, by phone, email, andvarious social media. E-mail:library@leeuniversity.edu. Both formaland leisure seating are providedthroughout to meet various preferencesand needs and the Snacks n’ Stacks cafégives added convenience to library users.Regular library open hours are as follows:Mon - Thurs . . . . . . . 8:00 am - midnightFriday . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am - 8:00 pmSaturday . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am - 8:00 pmSunday . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 pm - 8:00 pmLibrary hours are adjusted during exams,school holidays and the summer months.For research assistance, students alsomay call the library reference departmentat (423) 614-8562.69

academic supportLee University provides a qualityAcademic Support for students and is freeof charge. Students who have adocumented physical, psychological oracademic disability should contact theAcademic Support Office at 423-614-8181. Reasonable accommodations willbe provided for these students. Studentswith academic need can benefit from thisprogram as well.Available services include:8 Course-based tutorial labs8 Individual tutorial services8 Academic counseling8 Accommodations for disabilitiesOther academic resources available toall students include:1. Peer Tutorial Program – Tutors areprovided for all students who are experiencingdifficulty in coursework.Tutors are provided for most classesthrough the 300 level.2. Writing Center – Students engaged incoursework requiring written assignmentsmay utilize the Lee UniversityWriting Center.3. Preparation Coursework – Reading,English and Math remedial coursesare available to those students whoscore the following on the ACT or SATexamination:MathReadingACT 17 or below 13 or below in EnglishSAT 390 or below 350 or below (verbal)Qualification for remedial courses isdetermined after evaluation by the appropriatedepartment.4. Language Acquisition – a course(ESL) in English comprehension, conversationand composition is availablefor non-native speakers.All services are free of charge.Kairos scholars programThe Kairos Scholars Honors Program isdesigned especially for highly motivatedstudents and has been created tochallenge, engage and expand theeducational experience. Through classesand activities, Kairos Scholars membersare invited to explore the vast potential ofhigher education while building lastingpersonal relationships. The honorscurriculum provides enhanced opportunityfor students to interact with instructors whowork to create a meaningful community oflearners. Courses designated as honorscourses use various pedagogies, offercreative assignments and employlearning-centered assessment. For moreinformation or for an application, interestedstudents should contact:Dr. J. Matthew MeltonDean, College of Arts & SciencesKairos Scholars Director423-614-8115SMC 360-Bmmelton@leeuniversity.eduhttp://kairossite.wordpress.comfamily educational rightsand privacy act (ferpa)Lee University conforms to theprovisions of the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act of 1974 PublicLaw 93-380 regarding the maintenance,inspection and release of studenteducational records. FERPA is a federallaw which protects students’ educationalrecords maintained by the University. Itprovides students the following rights totheir personal educational record: (1)right to access, (2) right to controldisclosure and (3) right to challenge therecord contents.70

“Access” means that a student mayrequest to view the contents of his/hereducational record. This request must begranted within 45 days from the date ofrequest. This access is limited to thestudent’s information; the student doesnot have a right to view his/her parents’financial documents maintained by theUniversity. “Control over disclosure”means that a student decides (with a fewexceptions) who can view the contents ofthe education record. “Challenge” meansthat a student can dispute the contents ofthe record by adding a statement ofdisagreement to the file. “Challenge” doesnot include the right to challenge a gradeearned. If a student disagrees with agiven grade, the student should discusshis/her opinion directly with the instructorof the course.All rights transfer from the parent to thestudent on the first day of class when theyenter the University. If a student wisheshis/her parent(s) to have access to theiracademic record, the student may print acopy of their record from the studentcomputer system (Portico) or provide theparent(s) their user name and passwordfor direct access to Portico. Becausefederal law (FERPA) protects studentrecords, parents are greatly discouragedto contact the University for access to thisinformation. Academic information shouldbe obtained directly from their student. Ifthe student has signed a release grantingaccess to the named parent(s) orguardian(s), and if the parent providespositive identification that they are theparent, then access can be granted. Bylaw, if the student has indicated thathe/she is a dependent of either parent,both parents have automatic access totheir student’s academic information.If the student does not wish for his/herdirectory information to be released, thestudent must sign a directory informationhold. Directory information includes but isnot limited to name, address, major, datesof attendance, telephone listing and degreesand awards. The hold will preventthe student’s directory information from appearingon all directory reports, includingthose to prospective employers (includingthe military and government).The education record includesacademic records and other recordsmaintained in academic offices and theDean of Students office.School officials have automatic rightsto view students’ records when there is alegitimate education interest. Schoolofficials include anyone employed by theUniversity including outside parties hiredfor a specific job, such as auditors.Officials of other schools in which thestudent intends to enroll may have accessto the educational record as needed.Further, publicly-announced honors canbe released without student consent. Also,authorized representatives of theComptroller General of the US, theSecretary of the Department of Education,and an administrative head of aneducational agency in connection with anaudit or evaluation of federally-supportedprograms may also have access to theeducational record. If records are lawfullysubpoenaed or judicially ordered, theUniversity shall attempt to notify thestudent of this disclosure at the lastdocumented address before disclosure..If the student wishes their educationalrecord to be released (especially includingtranscript, grades, GPA, SSN, student ID,gender, nationality, ethnicity, or religion),the student must sign a specific releasestating who is to receive the information,what information is to be released and forwhat purpose it is being released. Theseforms are available in the Records Office.The release must be signed and dated forit to be official. If the student is located at71

a distance, the signed form may be faxedto the University.If a student feels that their FERPArights have been violated, the studentmay submit a written, signed, datedcomplaint/request to the UniversityRegistrar. The statement of violationmust be submitted in a timely mannerfollowing the violation and must providespecific information providing name(s),dates and what occurred. This requestwill be brought before a reviewcommittee to decide if a hearing isneeded to resolve the issue. If thestudent is not satisfied with the action ofthe University, the student may file atimely written complaint (signed anddated) to the following address:Family Policy Compliance OfficeUS Department of Education (DOE)400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-5901The complaint to the DOE must be filednot later than 180 days from the date onelearned of the circumstances of the allegedviolation. If a complaint is filed, theUniversity President will be notified of thecomplaint, and a plan of corrective actionwill be provided for the University by theDepartment of Education.Money MaTTersstudent financialservices officeWhile the cost of attending college hasincreased in recent years, Lee Universityhas made every effort to keep expensesat an affordable level. Compared to otheraccredited private colleges, Lee is in thelow-to-medium cost range.settlement of accountsWhere possible, students should beprepared to pay full-semester charges onor before registration. Money may besubmitted in advance to the StudentFinancial Services Office. All students arerequired to pay at least fifty percent downon or before registration.Students who are unable to pay their accountsin full must either borrow the necessaryfunds or enroll in the collegedeferred payment plan. Students who anticipatedifficulty paying the full chargeswithin the semester are encouraged tomake arrangements in advance for borrowingthe needed funds. The Universityalso offers Visa, Master Card, AmericanExpress and Discover services by whichstudents may pay on their accounts.ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID BEFOREFINAL EXAMINATIONS ARE TAKEN ORBEFORE A TRANSCRIPT IS ISSUED.NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TOGRADUATE UNTIL HIS/HER ACCOUNTIS PAID IN FULL.University deferredpayment planAny full-time, on-campus studentdesiring to participate in the university'sdeferred payment plan is required to pay$5,535 down at registration and thebalance of the semester charges in twoequal payments on the dates mentionedbelow. Any part-time student or offcampusstudent desiring to participate inthe deferred payment plan is required topay approximately fifty percent of the totalcharges at registration and the balance ofsemester charges in two equal monthlypayments on the dates mentioned below.The same financial requirements apply toveterans and others in cases when72

money is not sent directly to LeeUniversity. Students enrolling in thedeferred payment plan will be charged a$100 fee for this service. This fee willapply to all students owing a balance inexcess of $500 at the completion ofregistration.Fall SemesterFull-time, on-campus students mustpay $5,535 at registration; off-campusand part-time students must pay 50% oftheir total charges. The balance must bepaid as follows:8 First payment by September 30.8 Final payment by October 31.Spring SemesterThe same down payment ($5,535) isrequired at registration. (Off-campus andpart-time students must pay 50% of theirtotal charges.) The balance must be paidas follows:8 First payment by February 28.8 Second payment by March 31.A bill will be sent to the student's permanentaddress (unless otherwise indicated)each month. However, the studentis still responsible for timely payments,even if a bill is not received. If payment isnot made on the due date, a $35 late feewill be assessed.deferred payment planfor summer schoolOrdinarily students are required to paythe full charges for all terms atregistration. However, those unable to paythe full amount may defer up to 50% ofthe charges for a maximum of 30 days.Students delaying registration for secondterm must pay an additional registrationfee of $25. Students enrolling in thedeferred payment plan will be charged a$100 fee for this service. This fee willapply to all students owing a balance inexcess of $500 at the completion ofregistration.refund policyNo reduction of charges will be grantedunless application is made within twoweeks of any change in program ordeparture of the student. STUDENTSWHO WITHDRAW FROM THEUNIVERSITY AFTER THE FIFTH WEEKOF CLASSES WILL RECEIVE NOADJUSTMENT ON TUITION, FEES, ANDROOM. Those whose study is interruptedby the university for discipline reasons willreceive no adjustment on tuition, fees,and room after the fifth week ofclasses.When a student withdraws fromthe university or moves out of on-campushousing, his or her ROOM CHARGESWILL BE ADJUSTED ON THE SAMESCHEDULE AS TUITION AND FEES.Board charges will be prorated from thedate of withdrawal. If a student withdrawsduring a semester and requests a refundof advanced payments, the following ruleswill determine the amount of adjustment,provided the student withdraws formallythrough the Office of Student Development.1. Board will be adjusted by the fullamount unused at the date of withdrawal.2. Tuition and fees and room, with theexception of matriculation and registrationfees, will be adjusted on thefollowing percentages:During the first twoweeks of semester .....................80%During third week of semester ...60%During fourth week of semester....40%During fifth week of semester ....20%After the fifth weekof semester ...............no adjustments73

student financial aidThe Lee University Financial Aid Officeis committed to providing quality serviceto all students. When students havequestions about financial aid they shouldcontact the Financial Aid Office.Phone: 423-614-8300Email: finaid@leeuniversity.eduLoan Email: loans@leuniveristy.eduLocation: Centenary Room 217 (insidethe Higginbotham Administration Bldg)Key points students may want to keep inmind about student financial aid includethe following:deadlines8 March 15th is the deadline for LeeUniversity scholarship applications.8 Tennessee students applying forTennessee State Assistance fundingshould complete the FAFSA beforeMarch 1st to maximize their aid.8 Tennessee students applying for theHOPE Scholarship must complete theFAFSA prior to September 1st toreceive the scholarship for the fallsemester.8 Non-Tennessee students shouldconsult their state website for deadlinesor contact the Financial Aid office forassistance in getting this information.Things to rememberKey points students may want to keepin mind about student financial aid includethe following:8 Go to class! Future aid is dependent ontoday’s success. Class attendance iscritical to both academic success andreceiving financial aid in the future.8 If family/individual financial situationschange during the school year, theFinancial Aid Office should benotified. Certain circumstances mayentitle students to receive additionalfinancial aid.8 Adding, dropping or withdrawingcourses may affect one’s federal, stateor institutional financial aid eligibility.Always contact the Financial Aid officebefore dropping a course or courses.8 Federal regulations mandate thatstudents must maintain satisfactoryacademic progress while receivingfederal student aid.need additional Help?There are several loan options thatmay help:8 Federal Direct Loans – A studentmust submit the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA) todetermine eligibility for Federal DirectLoans. If you need additional moneyand do not currently have these loanscontact the Financial Aid Office todetermine eligibility. New borrowersmust complete the Master PromissoryNote and Entrance Counseling onwww.studentloans.gov.Eligible students can receive the followingloan amounts per semester:Freshman 0-29 hours completed – $2750Sophomore 30-59 hours completed – $3250Junior 60-89 hours completed – $3750Senior 90+ hours completed – $37508 Fe deral PLUS Loans – Parents ofdependent student can apply foradditional loan money to assist incovering the cost of the student’sschool bill. To apply for a Direct PLUSLoan the parent must complete thePLUS Request Process and thePromissory Note online. Parents willneed to login at www.studentloans.govusing their FAFSA PIN.Note: If any parent is denied the PLUSloan then the student qualifies for74

additional funds in UnsubsidizedFederal Direct Loans.8 Alternative Loans – Private loanlenders offer credit based loans tostudents to assist with educationalcosts. These loans are in the student’sname and often require a co-signer.Students can view the alternative loanlender list and more information aboutthis loan on our website athttp://www.elmselect.com/Results/Index.appeals: removal fromfinancial aid suspensionStudents who have lost their federal financialaid eligibility due to unsatisfactory academicprogress may submit an appealto the Financial Aid Office. Appeals shouldconsist of:1. A typed explanation specifically describingthe basis for the appeal. AND2. Supporting documentation is also requiredto substantiate the premise ofthe appeal.3. If you anticipate graduating within thenext year, you should indicate the numberof hours and include a list ofcourses required for graduation.For more information, please contact theFinancial Aid Office.*Please note: Financial Aid Suspensionand Academic Suspension are twoseparate issues. The Financial AidAppeals are submitted to the Financial AidOffice and the Academic Appeals aresubmitted to Office of the Vice Presidentof Academic Affairs.what aboutsummer school andGlobal perspectives Trips?Important Facts aboutSummer Financial Aid:8 Summer Financial Aid usually consistsof loans: federal, private or parentPLUS.8 Your financial aid file must be completebefore any aid can be processed.8 For any changes with your summerenrollment, you much notify theFinancial Aid Office. Changes toenrollment can affect aid eligibility.8 Your Summer Aid cannot be disburseduntil the summer session has started.If you are going on a trip that requiresadvance payment, please visit theFinancial Aid Office to see what youmay be eligible to receive now to coverthese costs.8 It is your responsibility to make sure theFinancial Aid Office has a valid emailaddress, regular mailing address andphone number where you can bereached during the summer. Check e-mail for award notification.To Receive Summer Financial Aid:8 Even though you are pre-registered,you must confirm your enrollment witha down payment. Aid cannot be postedto your student account if this step is notcomplete. This step must be completedbefore you leave on your trip.8 If you haven’t already completed the2013-2014 FAFSA, you should do sonow. Students are eligible for federalloans for summer even if they did notreceive them during the regular schoolyear. You must notify the Financial AidOffice if you want a summer loan, butdid not receive one during fall or spring.75

Summer Federal Direct Loans(Subsidized and Unsubsidized)8 A student must be enrolled at least halftimeduring the summer sessions toreceive federal loans. Half-time is sixhours for undergraduate students andfive hours for graduate students.Parent PLUS Loans8 Parents may choose to apply for theDirect PLUS Loan to assist withSummer cost.8 A student must be enrolled at least halftimeduring the summer sessions toreceive the Direct PLUS Loan. Half-timeis six hours for undergraduate studentsand five hours for graduate students.Alternative Loans• A student may apply for an alternativecredit based loan to assist with Summercosts.Scholarships8 Honor Scholarships – Students whohave passed a minimum of 30 hours,have a minimum 3.7 Cumulative GPAand are enrolled in at least 12 hours inany combination of summer sessionsare eligible to receive $2000 with theHonor Scholarship.8 Centennial Scholarship – Studentsmust be Centennial Scholars and havemaintained eligibility for the CentennialScholarship. Centennial Scholars withfour (4) hours or more in a givensummer session will receive theCentennial Scholarship for thatsession. Students who take a total of12 hours over the course of thesummer are also eligible. CentennialSilver Scholars (cumulative GPA of 3.0to 3.69) will receive half tuition andCentennial Gold (cumulative GPA of3.7 or above) scholars will receive fulltuition. No more than the cost ofstandard full time (12 hours) tuition willbe paid for summer classes.8 Institutional Scholarships Limited –(including academic scholarships andemployee tuition discounts) can beapplied toward only one off-campusstudy program during a student’senrollment at Lee including interculturalstudies internships, student teaching(distance placement), the SemesterStudy Abroad: UK program and Globalperspectives trips.Grants8 Federal Pell Grant – Students whowere not enrolled full time for the fallsemesters may qualify for theremaining Pell Grant for the summer.8 Federal Supplemental EducationalOpportunity Grant (SEOG) –Students who were eligible for theFederal Pell Grant during the regularschool year and are enrolled for at least6 hours for any combination of summersessions may be eligible for FederalSEOG.Tennessee Hope ScholarshipStudents who first received the HopeScholarship in the Fall 2009 semester orafter, may be eligible for an award duringthe summer. The award amount will bebased on the number of credit hoursenrolled. The student must enroll in atleast 6 hours or more in order to qualifyfor this award and continue to meet allHope eligibility requirements. Withdrawing,dropping, or not attending anyconfirmed classes could adversely affectfuture Hope Scholarship eligibility.• 12 Hours – $2000• 9-11 Hours – $1500• 6-8 Hours – $1000For a comprehensive look at studentfinancial aid at Lee University, see acurrent copy of the Lee University Catalog.76

sTUdenT eMployMenToffiCeThe Student Employment Office is partof the Human Resources Department andis committed to promoting employmentopportunities for students on campus. LeeUniversity students may accessemployment opportunities on campus, aswell as other employment resources suchas résumé-building and training seminars.Students currently enrolled in at leastsix hours each semester are eligible forInstitutional Work Study employment oncampus. Students may also be eligible forFederal Work Study depending onfinancial need based on the FAFSAreport. Students can confirm theireligibility through the Student FinancialAid Office. Once students havedetermined whether they are eligible forFederal or Institutional Work Study,students are able to search for on campuspositions that meet their qualifications bygoing to the online job board located onthe website(http://www.leeuniversity.edu/humanresources/student-employment.aspx).Students may print an application onlineor by visiting the SEO. The form shouldbe completed and submitted to the SEO.The SEO is located in Lower Simmons104 and is open Monday through Friday8 AM–5 PM. The office is closed duringall regular university holiday weeks,chapel, and lunch. For more informationregarding student employment, pleasestop by and ask questions.Tips to Being a Successful StudentEmployee CandidateA job application is your first opportunityto make a good impression with a potentialemployer. Here are some tips tofollow when completing your application:8 Provide answers to all questions on theform. Do not leave anything blank. Ifnecessary, write N/A. An employer willnotice if you leave part of your formblank.8 Communicate who you are accurately.An employer will be able to senseattitude, stability, and motivation byreading an application.8 Write legibly. If the SEO is unable toread your application, an employer willalso be unable to do so.8 List the specific position(s) for whichyou are applying so we can narrowyour search.8 Know if you qualify for Federal orInstitutional Work Study. Thisinformation is available by contactingthe Financial Aid Office.8 Know your past employmentinformation and reasons for leaving.Refrain from negative statements.Have up-to-date contact information.8 Include a résumé to tell an employermore about yourself. If you’ve nevercreated a résumé, the SEO offersappointments for résumé-building.I’ve Been Hired – Now What?In order for students to work, they mustcomplete the required paperwork beforestarting work. The Student EmployeePayroll Action Form must be completed inits entirety by the supervisor and thestudent employee is to bring the PayrollAction Form along with documentation toverify their ability to work in the UnitedStates. Form I-9, W-4, Direct Deposit, andTennessee New Hire will be completed inorder for the student employee to beginwork. Completion and submission ofthese forms are required for employmentto begin.77

International StudentsInternational students may work oncampus both during the academic yearand summer. However, they are restrictedby their student visa to working a maximumof 20 hours per week during the academicyear. These students may work 40hours per week during Fall, Thanksgiving,Christmas, Spring, and Summer break.Once an international student is hired foron campus employment, the student mustfollow the additional steps below:1. Visit the SEO and present copies of yourI-20, Social Security card, class schedule,and passport in order to receive andInternational Eligibility Card (IEC).2. Once the IEC has been issued, take thecard to the Admissions Office for approvalby the International AdmissionsCounselor. This form must be approvedeach semester the student works.3. Bring the completed IEC to the SEO fora copy to be made. You will keep theoriginal.4. Provide a copy to your supervisor aftervisiting the SEO.5. Each semester afterward bring a copyof your approved IEC to the SEO toverify your eligibility to continue work.Under no circumstances can you workuntil you have completed steps 1-5.Student Employee ResponsibilitiesYou should uphold your part-time positionas an important job which can impactyour future work experience. You are nowpart of the Lee University work force andyour department is counting on you. Thefollowing are your responsibilities as astudent employee at Lee University:8 To submit the Student EmployeePayroll Action Form, and complete theI-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit formsupon hire.788 To coordinate your work hours withyour supervisor according to thedepartment’s needs, as well as yourclass schedule.8 To perform assigned duties.8 To be dependable and always report towork on time.8 To arrive at the office prepared to workand refrain from student and/orconducting personal business (IE:texting or email) on the job.8 To not work at your job during timesyou are schedule to be in class.8 To dress appropriately and maintainpersonal grooming.8 To notify your supervisor in advance ifyou will be absent or late for work.Payroll Pay RatesStudent employees are paid at least theminimum wage payment according to theFair Labor Standards Act administered bythe United States Department of Labor.Student payroll is dispersed bimonthly.Scheduled Hours per WeekStudent employees’ work schedulesshould not conflict with the student employees’class schedules. The employershould set appropriate work times that willnot create a burden for the student employee.Student employees are limited toworking no more than 20 hours per weekor holding more than two hourly positionsat a time while classes are in session.Still Have Questions?Please contact the Student EmploymentOffice by calling 423-614-8699 oremailing Employment@leeuniversity.edu.You may also visit the SEO during officehours listed above.

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