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Campus Services and Resources Ferguson Student, Technology, and Administrative Services BuildingKellogg Center Student Affairs Residential Life Campus Communications Dining and Hospitality Services Campus Programs and Organizations Career Development Student Health Services Counseling Services Anna Howard Shaw Women's Center Financial Aid Campus Safety Bookstore Library Services Information Technology Academic Skills Center Off-Campus Programs Recreational and Intramural Programs Whitehouse Nature Center Facilities Operations Chapter IV, Appendix A: Albion College Space Usage and Reservation Policy Chapter IV, Appendix B: Kellogg Center Operating Guidelines Chapter IV, Appendix C: Science Complex Use Policy Chapter IV, Appendix D: Van Usage and Student Travel Policy Chapter IV, Appendix E: Campus Safety and Security Chapter IV, Appendix F: Whom to See About What Ferguson Student, Technology, and Administrative Services Building Most of the College’s administrative offices are located in the Ferguson Building, including the President’s Office (president, assistant to the president), Academic Affairs (vice president, associate dean of faculty, registrar), Student Affairs (vice president, career development, College chaplain, first-year experience, intercultural affairs, residential life), Finance and Management (vice president, accounting, internal auditing, payroll), Financial Aid and Student Employment, Information Technology (including a 24-hour computer lab), and Institutional Advancement (alumni and parent relations, communications, development). The staff members in these offices can answer many questions, respond to concerns and needs, and direct students to other campus resources. A hub of campus activity, the Kellogg Center provides entertainment and meeting space, and helps meet the needs of the entire campus community. The five-level, 50,000 sq.ft. facility incorporates historic Dickie Hall and is named in honor of Kellogg Company of Battle Creek. Located within the Kellogg Center are the Albion College Bookstore, operated by Barnes & Noble, the Campus Post Office, the Information Desk, the Eat Shop (snack bar), as well as lounge areas that feature wood-burning fireplaces. Students have access to the Kellogg Center seven days a week for late-night meetings, work sessions, or just hanging out. Concerts, speakers, parties, tournaments, and many more activities keep the building busy throughout the entire week. Numerous student organizations are housed within the Kellogg Center as well. Services include an Information Desk to answer questions about the campus and surrounding community, a public fax, a copier, an automated teller machine, public and campus phones, a TTY, and a Campus Ride Share Board. All reservations for non-academic meetings and events are made through the Kellogg Center Information Desk. For more information about the Kellogg Center, call ext. 0000. See Chapter IV, Appendixes A and B for information concerning reservations for non-academic meetings and events and for Kellogg Center policies. As a residential college, Albion is concerned with the growth and development of the whole person in a number of interrelated realms: intellectual, personal, social, spiritual, emotional, physical, vocational. Under the direction of the vice president for student affairs, the offices within the Student Affairs Division of the College provide programs and services which support the academic mission of the College and which encourage and enhance a full educational experience for each individual. These offices, each of which is headed by a professional staff member, include Residential Life, Campus Programs and Organizations, Career Development, Chaplaincy, Student Health Services, Counseling Services and Intervention and Prevention Program, Anna Howard Shaw Women’s Center, Intercultural Affairs, and Campus Safety. A primary goal of the Student Affairs Division is to encourage students to a greater sense of responsibility: responsibility for their own education, responsibility for their own decision-making, responsibility for formulating defensible positions on important issues — indeed responsibility for determining their own identity and life’s direction. The Residential Life staff assists students in creating a living and learning environment. This includes attention to cross-culturalism, personal and community responsibility, and life planning. The Residential Life staff works hard to provide a supportive, involving, and safe atmosphere within each College residential area. A variety of activities and programs are scheduled during the year within each residence hall to meet social and educational needs of students. Students are encouraged to discuss with the Residential Life staff their ideas about programs and their living environment. Questions and/or comments about campus living can be directed to the Office of Residential Life at ext. 0224. The office is located in the Ferguson Building. Residence Hall Directors Each residence hall, annex, fraternity house, and apartment building is supervised by a professional staff member who oversees the residence facility operation and student staff. The residence hall director (R.D.) is present to help deal with problems that arise out of close living situations, to develop programs which will meet various student needs, and to serve as an information source for the residents of the living unit. A residence hall director assumes responsibility in any of the College residential areas when the need arises. The residence hall director for a specific area can be reached at the respective phone number:
Wesley Hall ext. 0401 During evenings, weekends, and break periods a residence hall director is available on an on-call basis. The on-call staff member is listed at each residence hall front desk area and Campus Safety. In the event of an emergency or urgent need, the on-call staff member can be paged by Campus Safety (ext. 1234). If your residence hall director is not available during a weekday, please call the Office of Residential Life (ext. 0224). Resident Assistants In all residence halls, selected upperclass men and women serve as members of the Residential Life staff. They aid in the administration of the residence program, facilitate community living, and help in the handling of problems that may arise. Resident assistants (R.A.s) are a primary resource to students who have questions or need assistance. There is an on-duty resident assistant in every major residential area available every night beginning at 8 p.m. through 8 a.m the following morning. The R.A. on-duty for a particular residence is posted at the front desk or near the main entrance of the residence hall. If an R.A. is not available, please contact the residence hall director or the Office of Residential Life. In the event of an emergency or urgent need, the on-call staff member can be paged by Campus Safety (ext. 1234). Residence Hall Front Desks Resident assistants also staff the front desk on evenings in the residence halls. The front desk hours are posted in each respective building. The following are available (student I.D. may be required): vacuum cleaner, broom, cleaning supplies, toilet paper (Twin and Whitehouse only), limited cooking and recreation items, maintenance log, and campus information. The front desk telephone numbers are as follows:
Seaton Hall ext. 1884
Campus Mail System The campus mail system is a service to aid in the communication among College community members. Official College mailings (e.g., administrative mailings that deal with a person’s enrollment or status as a student); individually addressed inter-office mail to faculty, staff and students; or individually addressed U.S. mail are handled by the Campus Post Office. Correspondence to students must be addressed with the person’s full name and campus mailbox number and sent in care of the College. For example:
Jane Briton Individuals on campus and recognized groups also may use the campus mail system for all-campus mailings to faculty and staff. Written communication with campus residents, faculty, or staff from individuals or groups not affiliated with the College must be sent through the U.S. mail. The Campus Post Office, located on the main floor of the Kellogg Center, has the following window hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Campus mail or outgoing U.S. mail may be dropped off at the Campus Post Office. Services provided at the Campus Post Office include: • Postage stamps; • Metered postage; • Overnight or express service including U. S. Express Mail, Federal Express, and/or DHL. Note: In addition, outgoing mail and packages can be shipped via United Parcel Service (UPS) at the Albion College Bookstore, also located in the Kellogg Center. Students should report all lost mailbox keys to the Campus Post Office. The first replacement key costs $25.00, and the second replacement key costs $40.00. Please note that student mail is not forwarded to permanent home addresses over winter and spring breaks. For further information, contact the Campus Post Office, ext. 0201. Postings Albion College provides authorized spaces around campus for the sharing of written communication by College community members that does not interfere with the orderly appearance or operation of the College. Postings must be in good taste and conform to expectations Albion holds as an academic institution. No mention of alcohol may occur in postings advertising any event. All postings in campus buildings must be put on public area bulletin boards. Respect should be shown by not covering others’ postings. Outdated materials will be regularly removed by College staff. Contact the Campus Programs and Organizations Office to learn the procedures that relate to the hanging of sheet signs on campus. The Vulgamore Hall showcase can also be reserved through the Campus Programs and Organizations Office by campus organizations for displays and event advertising. Residence hall student room door postings must remain only on doors and be kept to a minimum for fire safety purposes. Postings on windows, walls, doors, trees, sidewalks, etc., are not permitted. Removal of these postings and repair of any damage caused may be done at the expense of the individual or group responsible. Chalking, Graffiti and Painting, Including the Rock The Rock on the campus quadrangle has served for many years as a place for student and campus group expression on various issues and to advertise campus events. Painting on the Rock must be in good taste and conform to expectations Albion holds as an academic institution. No mention of alcohol may occur in advertising on the Rock for events. Only the Rock and its pedestal may be painted. Individuals or groups painting the Rock should refrain from painting the outer circular sidewalk area, so as not to create a situation where wet paint is tracked into nearby buildings. Painting and/or graffiti of any kind is not permitted on other College property including sidewalks (except for chalk markings), streets, buildings, and plantings. Any costs incurred in cleaning/repairing/replacing such surfaces, including the outer circular sidewalk area around the Rock, will be billed to the responsible individual(s) or group(s). While the Rock cannot be reserved, groups should attempt to coordinate efforts so that all who wish may have an opportunity to use the Rock. Your Telephone Number — Your room telephone number is on your phone. If you are unable to find your number, check with your residence hall director. The College has Direct Inward Dialing (DID). This means that anyone calling from off campus can dial directly to your room without going through the switchboard operator. Albion is in the 517 area code. Your Albion DID number is 629-XXXX, where XXXX are the last four digits of your room phone number. On-campus calls can be made by dialing only the last four digits of the DID number. Making Telephone Calls — The College telephone system enables students to make long distance telephone calls from their rooms. Using your Personal Identification Number (PIN), calls can be made from any College telephone and will be billed individually to you via e-mail. Your PIN can be used to make North American as well as international calls. Information on available calling plans and international rates can be found at: http://britphone.albion.edu. PINs for first-year and transfer students will be in their Kellogg Center box on their arrival on campus. Students use the same PIN as long as they are enrolled at Albion. PINs should be kept in a secure place. All calls for information about obtaining your PIN, using your PIN, or questions on your phone bill should be directed to ext. 0218. Your PIN must be kept confidential since all calls made using your PIN will be billed to your account. If your PIN is lost or stolen, be sure to report this immediately to the telephone clerk in the Cashier’s Office, ext. 0218. If you discover calls on your bill that you have not made, let the telephone clerk know within 30 days of receiving the bill, or you will be held responsible for the calls. Information — All information calls should be directed to Central Information Service by dialing 0000. Open 24 hours, 0000 should be called for any campus or Albion number not in the College telephone directory. All other information calls should be placed to the proper area code and 555-1212. There is a service charge for all calls to 555-1212; therefore your PIN must be used for these calls. Voice Mail System — Each student telephone line is assigned two voice mailboxes with confidential passwords. You will receive information from the Office of Residential Life describing how to set up and use your voice mailbox. For help in using the voice mail system, contact your residence hall director, the voice mail help line at ext. 0628 or visit the voice mail Web page. To access the Web page, go to http://www.albion.edu/facops/ and once there, select Technical Services and then Voice Mail. To have your voice mail password changed or reset, call the Office of Residential Life at ext. 0224. Telephone Repairs — Telephones needing repair should be reported to a residence hall desk, residence hall director or the Office of Residential Life who will notify the Facilities Operations Office. Information needed for a repair request includes student name, residence hall and room number, the telephone number of the phone not working, and the nature of the trouble. Student Telephone Bills — All telephone bills will be sent monthly to students at their Albion College e-mail address. This e-mail notification will provide a link to a secure Web site where students can log in and view their call details and bill for the month. To log in, students will need their e-mail name as their user name and the telephone PIN as their password. The following outlines the procedure for paying student telephone bills: 1. Due 10 days from the date of the e-mail notification. 2. 20 days past due (total of 30 days from billing): Charges will show as past due on the next billing cycle. If the bill remains past due, the PIN will be disabled and the amount of the phone bill will be transferred to the student account to be billed to parents. 3. 30 days past due (total of 40 days from billing): The PIN will be disabled and the amount will be transferred to the student account for collection on the regular monthly tuition statements. The PIN cannot be reinstated during the current academic year without permission of the College accounting manager and a $10.00 reinstatement fee. Please note that your PIN will automatically be disabled when total charges exceed $300.00. Dining and Hospitality Services Students boarding with the College eat at Baldwin Hall. In Baldwin Hall, Dining and Hospitality Services operates the Lower Baldwin Dining Hall; Dining Room B (a 12-seat room that may be reserved by any group of students for special meetings); and four other dining rooms with seating capacities ranging from 20 to 275. In the Kellogg Center, Dining and Hospitality Services operates the Eat Shop, a grill/snack bar. Students who would like to plan a special function should contact the Dining and Hospitality Services Office at ext. 0318 at least 15 days in advance. Dining Hall Policies All policies regarding Dining and Hospitality Services and identification cards have been formulated by a committee comprised of representatives for Dining and Hospitality Services, President’s Advisory Committee on Intercultural Affairs (PACIA), and Student Senate. All food and beverages must be consumed in the dining room with the exception that students will be permitted to leave the dining room when in the process of eating a single serving of fresh fruit, pastry, or dessert. Packaging and removing food or beverages that are to be eaten at a later time is not permitted. The removal of dishes, glasses, flatware, etc., is not permitted. Beverage containers are not allowed in the dining room (e.g., insulated mugs, coffee mugs, water bottles). Sick trays are to be coordinated with Student Health Services. Table tents will be approved by the manager on duty and may be placed on the tables for three days. They must be on white paper. Soiled or torn tents will be removed. If the occasion arises that a variation from the above policies is deemed necessary, the manager on duty will authorize such exception. Students who violate Dining and Hospitality Services policies will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action through the College judicial process. Please feel free to bring any suggestions, comments, or concerns to the attention of the manager on duty, the kitchen manager or the director of Dining and Hospitality Services. Any grievance involving student/staff relations should be brought immediately to the attention of the director of Dining and Hospitality Services. Admittance to the Dining Halls Students must present their I.D. cards and have them passed through the card reader by the checker each time they come into the dining room. Only persons on the board plan or persons who have purchased meals are allowed in the dining room. Meals may be purchased at the checker stand. Identification Cards Students are issued an official Albion College identification card when they arrive on campus. Each student’s I.D. card must be validated each semester and is used for admission to College events as well as the dining rooms, for accessing buildings (with proper authorization), for checking out books from the library, and for other occasions when identification is needed. There is a $25.00 charge for failure to return an I.D. card at the time of withdrawal. The statement on the back of each I.D. has more information about its proper use. Holes should not be punched in I.D. cards. Cards presented with holes punched in them will be confiscated and destroyed. The owner of the I.D. card will be responsible for replacement at a cost of $25.00. College I.D. cards are not transferable, and a student must maintain sole possession of his/her I.D. If any individual presents an I.D. that does not belong to that individual, the card will be confiscated. The owner of the I.D. may have to repurchase that I.D. card for $5.00. A second offense will result in a replacement cost of $25.00. In addition, College disciplinary action may result for one or both parties for either offense. All lost or stolen cards should be reported to the Department of Campus Safety immediately. Temporary I.D. cards for meals are $5.00, are good for three (3) days, and are available at the Dining and Hospitality Services office. Students living in a residence hall with I.D. key access will have to get a temporary I.D. card from Campus Safety. Students who do not find the lost card should bring the temporary I.D. card to the Campus Safety office on or before the day it expires and will receive a credit of $5.00 toward the purchase of a new card. The cost of a replacement I.D. card is $25.00. The Campus Safety office is open for taking pictures and issuing I.D. cards 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Campus Programs and Organizations The Office of Campus Programs and Organizations (CPO), located on the third floor of the Kellogg Center, oversees numerous co-curricular experiences. Among these are Greek life, multicultural programs, community service, orientation (SOAR), all student organization services, and many major campus-wide programs and events. The philosophy of CPO is that education occurs best in the context of community, and community is developed through activities and experiences that bring people together. CPO believes in the importance of all community members learning in both classroom and co-curricular opportunities. This means that CPO recognizes the primary importance of the academic mission of the College, and works diligently to support and augment that mission, while also supporting a broad and challenging series of opportunities beyond the classroom. CPO is committed to the education of Albion students as citizens who must assume responsibility within their communities. To that end, CPO programs are multiculturally and service-based and encourage students to view the world through others’ eyes. No college experience would be complete without traditions and good times, however. CPO also sponsors or oversees Homecoming Week, Greek Week, and Day of Woden. The Office of Career Development offers support and services to all students in their personal career development process, helping students to put their liberal arts education to work. Career Development staff assist students in each phase of the process, including self-exploration, making and implementing an education plan, developing short-term and long-term career goals, obtaining experience through internships, making the transition from college to graduate school, acquiring job searching skills, and offering on-campus recruiting. The office provides a variety of personalized services. Students can meet individually with a professional Career Development staff member to discuss the career decision-making process and to gain assistance with their internship or job search. In addition, a variety of self-assessment tools are available to help students define how their interests, values, and personal characteristics relate to the world of work. Programs offered by the office include workshops, special events, classroom or group presentations, career fairs, and on-campus recruiting. Additionally, the staff offers resume critiques and outreach presentations to students. Students will find a wealth of career information housed in the Career Library and on the Career Development Web site. For more information, students are encouraged to stop by the office in Ferguson Building 103. Sleight Servant Leadership Program The Sleight Servant Leadership Program is a comprehensive, four-year progressive leadership and service program. By connecting experiential learning, theory, and skills-based training, this developmental program seeks to foster actively engaged global citizens. Resources to assist campus organizations and students interested in leadership development are available in Ferguson Building 103. Some examples of these resources include information on linking student interests and strengths to academic and career plans, experiential learning opportunities, and listings of local service connections. First-year students will have an opportunity to become involved with the program through their First-Year Seminar experience. It is the mission of Student Health Services to provide students with the knowledge necessary to make healthy choices throughout life. Emphasis is placed on preventative health care and self-care development. Student Health Services (SHS), located at 1003 E. Cass St., is staffed by two registered nurses, Monday through Friday. The College physician or a physician assistant is at SHS 10 hours per week. During business hours, students should call ext. 0220. Students needing care after hours may visit the online Self-Care Guide (http://www.albion.edu/shs), contact the Department of Campus Safety, call the after-hours telephone triage support service, or go to the Oaklawn Hospital emergency room. Oaklawn Hospital is located 12 miles to the west in Marshall at 200 N. Madison. To reach the hospital main switchboard, call the local number, 629-2630. There is no charge for visits to Student Health Services. Occasionally, there is a small fee to cover supplies, over-the-counter and prescription medications, etc. Some of the services available are: emergency first aid, allergy injections, medical consultation and treatment, referrals to specialty physicians, diagnostic laboratory testing, immunizations, physicals, gynecological services, and the self-care station. Health forms and updated immunizations are required of all incoming students. Questions regarding the services provided and/or student health insurance program should be directed to Student Health Services. The mission of Counseling Services is to help students solve problems and acquire the skills they need to reach their academic and life goals. Counseling Services assists students when emotional, relationship, or psychological issues negatively impact their ability to make the most of their educational experiences at Albion. Students seek assistance from Counseling Services for a variety of reasons, including adjustment to college, interpersonal or relationship conflicts, stress, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Some students come to counseling to help clarify values and to help foster personal growth. Counseling Services offers a spectrum of services to meet the individual needs of students, including individual counseling, couples counseling, group counseling, and psycho-educational groups. Workshops and structured groups are also offered on a variety of personal growth and wellness topics throughout the year. There is a consulting psychiatrist on site one half-day a week to provide psychiatric assessment and, if appropriate, medication management. Medications are often useful in treating and managing symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other conditions. For students with issues requiring long-term care, Counseling Services staff can help facilitate referrals to community mental health agencies or to practitioners in the community. All information shared in Counseling Services is confidential and may not be released without a written consent. Counseling Services welcomes all students and embraces a philosophy respectful of diversity including students’ race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, and sexual orientation. The staff is committed to helping all students deal with discrimination and identity issues. Counseling Services is located at 616 E. Michigan Ave. Appointments may be made by stopping by the office or by calling ext. 0236. Intervention and Prevention Program One component of Counseling Services is the Alcohol and Other Drug Intervention and Prevention Program (IPP). This program works on the prevention of alcohol- and other drug-related problems, providing educational workshops and alcohol and other drug-related screenings to the College community throughout the year. The IPP also works with students who have problems with alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Assessments are offered to help students identify problem drinking and other drug use problems. Students may also receive short-term AOD counseling to help increase the awareness of risk factors and lifestyle decisions related to alcohol and other drugs and to foster the development of healthy coping skills. Staff will also make referrals to various 12-step groups that hold meetings in the surrounding area. Students with serious or chronic problems with alcohol and other drugs may be referred to either in-patient or out-patient treatment programs for intensive care. The Intervention and Prevention Program is located in Counseling Services at 616 E. Michigan Ave. Go to the office to make an appointment or call ext. 0236. Peer Education Program The Peer Education Program offers presentations and outreach activities focused on a variety of health and lifestyle issues that impact the campus community. Programs provide information to increase student awareness regarding issues such as alcohol and other drug use, sexual responsibility, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. A primary goal of this program is for peer educators to foster a campus climate in which healthy lifestyles, values, equity, respect, and inclusion are actively promoted by all. In addition to programming, peer educators provide leadership and services by making referrals, mentoring, and advocacy work. To contact a peer educator or to request further information, call the Student Affairs Office at ext. 0750. Anna Howard Shaw Women’s Center The Anna Howard Shaw Women’s Center coordinates social, cultural, and political programs focused on women for the Albion community. This includes organizing activities that raise awareness of women’s issues and those that support women in their quests for empowerment. Center participants recognize that barriers to equity in this society often intersect with other forms of discrimination, such as racism, classism, ageism, and homophobia, and their goal is to provide programming for all women. The most visible event sponsored by the Center is the Anna Howard Shaw Women’s History Program, designated each year to honor Dr. Shaw’s memory and highlight an important aspect of women’s lives. Other educational programs are frequently co-sponsored with student organizations that share mutual interests. The staff of the Women’s Center also coordinate campus educational programming on sexual harassment and sexual assault. This work demands a broad networking with student groups including the sororities and fraternities, Counseling Services, faculty committees, and the administration. The Center space is available for support groups for survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment or any other peer-initiated support or study groups. The Women’s Center works with the Career Development Office to provide programming to assist women in making academic plans, life choices, and career decisions. These programs include mentoring opportunities, workshops with alumnae, and speakers on traditional and non-traditional careers for women. The Center’s resource library has information on a broad range of women’s concerns and includes information such as current regulations on sex discrimination and employment issues. Involvement in the Anna Howard Shaw Women’s Center is open to the entire College community. There are many formal and informal ways for students, faculty, and staff to be involved in and benefit from the Center’s activities. The Center is located at 616 E. Michigan Ave. Contact the Women’s Center at ext. 0433 for more information. Intercultural Affairs Albion College is committed to the development of a diverse and pluralistic living and learning community. In direct support of this College-wide aim, the Office of Intercultural Affairs, located in the Ferguson Building, works in cooperation with the campus and greater community to heighten awareness of and create an appreciation for diversity. The office coordinates, evaluates, and promotes cultural and educational programs. The office actively assists students with their transition into and retention at the College, and is concerned with all aspects of each student’s academic, residential, and co-curricular life. In conjunction with the Office of Campus Programs and Organizations, the office advises the Umbrella student organizations and assists individuals in assessing educational goals and academic skills, and in identifying and utilizing support services. For further information, please contact the office at ext. 0501. College Chaplain As an institution founded by and related to the United Methodist Church, Albion College celebrates and cultivates religious devotion and spiritual development. The Office of the Chaplain embodies this commitment as it strives to create a welcoming and affirming context for the entire College community. “Spirituality” is understood in the broadest terms as a basic characteristic of every human, and therefore the office is here to serve the entire campus. The theology embodied by this office is inclusive, affirming, and empowering. The most obvious ways to get involved are through the campus and area religious organizations. Campus student organizations include nine Christian groups (including Wesley Fellowship and Catholic Connection), ecumenical Chapel (Wednesday nights, sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain), Albion College Hillel (Jewish), Muslim Student Association, and the Secular Humanist Club. Two campus-wide forums exist for interfaith and ecumenical dialogue. The Bridge fosters ongoing dialogue and relationship between all faiths represented on Albion’s campus. The Fiske Christian House brings together leaders from all Christian student organizations for ecumenical prayer and fellowship. As for area multi-faith resources, a current listing can be accessed via http://www.albion.edu/chaplain or by visiting the Office of the Chaplain in room 104 of the Ferguson Building. Churches and religious organizations that have programs for college-age students are noted. The office serves as a central liaison between the College and all area religious bodies and judicatories. Please contact the office at ext. 0492 if you have questions regarding an area religious group, or have suggestions for inclusion. The Office of the Chaplain actively cultivates discussions of spirituality throughout campus life. The office sponsors (and co-sponsors) programs that cross lines of academic disciplines to provide fresh thought on meaning-making, ethics, religion, and issues of justice. If you have an idea for a collaborative program that includes spirituality, you will find a willing partner at the Chaplain’s Office. The chaplain is available to offer pastoral care and spiritual direction for anyone within the College community. Such discussions can be helpful in bringing comfort and encouragement, as well as helping to define issues of faith and religious practice, and can bring a depth of understanding as to the spiritual components of a person’s individual situation. Back to topOver 90 percent of the student body defray a portion of their educational costs through financial assistance based on financial need, academic performance, merit, or a combination of these. Eligibility for need-based grants, loans, and work from federal, state, or Albion programs is determined from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must file the FAFSA each year for consideration and awards are made according to the eligibility of the student. Services offered by the Financial Aid Office include: • Information and application materials for financial assistance; • Information on alternative resource options in the form of privately funded scholarships, non-need-based loan opportunities, and payment plans; • Information pertaining to State of Michigan Scholarship and Tuition Grant Programs; • Information on student employment; • Information regarding Federal Stafford Student Loans. The Financial Aid Office is located in the Ferguson Building. The staff may be reached at ext. 0440. All students receiving need-based Albion College scholarships and grants or federal and state assistance must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward graduation. The online Academic Catalog contains Albion College’s satisfactory progress policy for the purpose of awarding financial aid or a copy may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. Student Employment The office maintains lists of employment opportunities both on and off campus. Priority is given to those students who have work awards in their financial aid package. However, any student who chooses to work may find gainful employment at Albion College. Job listings are available throughout the year. During the academic year, a student employee may work up to 20 hours per week from all campus employers combined. This also includes any hours that a student works for an off-campus employer as part of the community service learning program. The academic year begins at 12:01 a.m. on the day that residence halls open for returning students. The academic year ends at midnight on the day of commencement. If a student works on-campus during a period that is not part of the academic year, the student must be paid on the College’s biweekly payroll so that FICA may be withheld. The Student Employment Office, a department of the Financial Aid Office, is located in the Ferguson Building. The staff may be contacted at ext. 0440. The Department of Campus Safety is staffed by professional officers and dispatchers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All officers are trained extensively in fire safety, first aid, building security, personal safety, multicultural awareness, and crisis intervention. Located at 1003 E. Cass St., Campus Safety can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling ext. 1234, or in emergencies, by dialing ext. 0911, the Campus Safety Emergency Hotline. Detailed information on the Department of Campus Safety’s responsibilities and services, as well as campus crime statistics, is given in Chapter IV, Van Usage and Student Travel The Albion College “Van Usage and Student Travel Policy” appears in Appendix C at the end of this chapter of the Student Handbook. Back to topThe Albion College Bookstore is a service of Barnes and Noble, Inc. Located in the Kellogg Center, the bookstore offers textbooks, general reading and reference books, clothing, and gift items, as well as school and office supplies for students, staff, and faculty. Outgoing United Parcel Service (UPS) items may also be shipped from the bookstore. Bookstore hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., when classes are in session. Hours during the summer and semester breaks are shorter. Extended hours are offered during the first week of each semester and during special campus events. Refund Policy — On presentation of a sales receipt, a full refund on textbook purchases will be given during the first week of classes. After the first week, a full refund will be given, with sales receipt, up to 30 days after the start of classes if the return is made with proof of a schedule change. In addition, textbooks must be in original condition. Textbook refunds for summer and special course sessions will be made only for one week after the start of classes. All merchandise other than textbooks may be returned, with sales receipt, for a refund at any time. Further details on this policy are available from the bookstore. Bookstore Buy-back Policy — The Bookstore will buy back used books at any time during the semester, but students will receive the most money back for used textbooks during final examination week. Books must be in good condition without excessive amounts of written notes or highlighting. Textbook Reservations — Students may reserve their textbooks online at http://whywaitforbooks.com. More information is available at the bookstore Web site, http://albion.bkstore.com, or by calling ext. 0305. Back to topThe Stockwell-Mudd Libraries make available to students and faculty approximately 550,000 books and non-print items, over 2,000 electronic and print journal subscriptions, and full-text articles from more than 20,000 journals through the library’s many online databases. The print collections are distributed between two buildings connected by an enclosed walkway: The Stockwell Memorial Library (1938) and the Seeley G. Mudd Learning Center (1980). The Mudd building houses the Reference, Circulation, Special Collections and Technical Services departments; the Madelon Stockwell Turner Memorial Room; viewing and listening facilities for video, language instruction, and music; a computer laboratory/classroom; the Foundation for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (FURSCA), and the Academic Skills Center. The Stockwell building houses the periodicals collection and extensive collections of U.S. government documents, maps, and foreign and domestic newspapers. The library’s online catalog is available to students and faculty from computers located throughout the library, from across campus and from anywhere in the world via the Internet. The library Web site provides instant access to the library’s periodical holdings, numerous online indexes and full-text sources, and special collections. The book collections, developed over more than a century, are extensive and provide support across the curriculum. A large collection of classic and popular motion pictures on videotape and DVD is also available. The library is a participant in the Michigan Electronic Library (MeLCaT), an online system that enables Albion students and faculty to directly request materials from other participating Michigan libraries. In addition, the library provides an interlibrary loan service that utilizes an international computer network and electronic transmission to locate and rapidly retrieve materials not available locally. Wireless access to the College network and the Internet is available throughout both buildings. The library maintains a pool of more than 20 wireless laptops available for student checkout at the Circulation Desk. The library contains many attractive areas for study — classrooms, seminar rooms for groups, carrels for individual study, and comfortable seating, with coffee and snacks, in the library lounge. The Friends of the Stockwell-Mudd Libraries sponsor a variety of displays and programs, including readings and lectures, and the Odd Topics Society series. These programs provide a public forum for authors reading from their works and for speakers making presentations on a variety of topics. The Special Collections department contains the College’s archives, the United Methodist Church West Michigan Conference Archives, student honors theses, and the rare books collection. These are closed stacks, but access to these collections and research assistance are available by appointment. The library staff is highly skilled and conscious of their public service role and mission. The libraries are open 108 hours a week. Librarians are available to help students develop their research projects and find appropriate materials. Reference assistance is available at the Mudd Reference Desk 53 hours a week. Librarians also provide research assistance through e-mail and instant messaging (IM). Other reference sources in electronic and print formats are available for consultation. A strong program of library instruction has been developed in which librarians teach not only the use of resources in the library, but also how to gain access to information in a wider sense, for life-long learning. Additional information and the online catalog are available at: http://www.albion.edu/library. Albion College has been recognized as a leader in providing technology resources and support to students, faculty, and staff. The Information Technology staff provides superior technical skills and customer service to the campus community. Computers are available for student use in public and residence hall computing labs on campus. Each lab is equipped with a high-speed laser printer. Labs are located in the Ferguson Building, Mudd Learning Center, Olin Hall, Robinson Hall, and Putnam Hall. The Ferguson and Mudd labs are staffed by student technology assistants who assist with software and equipment operation. Software installed on lab computers includes Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, GroupWise e-mail client, library access programs, and other applications specific to course work. Students can take advantage of free Microsoft Office software within Albion College’s licensing agreement. Online training is available to help users update their computer skills in a variety of applications from basic computer use to advanced Web page authoring. For more information on IT resources, see http://www.albion.edu/it. Technical assistance can be obtained from the Help Desk. The Help Desk is available via e-mail at helpdesk@albion.edu or at ext. 0479 (517/629-0479). For more information on IT resources, see http://www.albion.edu/it. The Academic Skills Center supports Albion College students in a variety of academic areas, through academic counseling, learning strategies, and peer tutoring (see http://www.albion.edu/asc/ for current semester information). Located in the Mudd Learning Center, the Academic Skills Center includes the Learning Support Center (ext. 0825), the Quantitative Skills Center (ext. 0824), and the Writing Center (ext. 0828). Disability Services — Albion College is committed to providing opportunities for all students to successfully pursue their academic goals. Provisions for reasonable accommodations and equal access for students with disabilities are made in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1994. Students seeking academic accommodations or auxiliary services should contact the director of the Learning Support Center at ext. 0825. Learning Support Center — The Learning Support Center helps all students improve their academic performance. Individualized sessions provide help with topics such as strategies for improved reading and comprehension, note-taking, effective course management, and planning or preparing for exams. The Center also provides specific learning disability services and accommodation support for eligible students. The Quantitative Skills Center — The Quantitative Skills Center assists students interested in enhancing their abilities in areas such as mathematics, statistics, logic, and using computers and graphing calculators. The resources of the Center include self-paced tutorials in algebra and trigonometry and a collection of mathematics texts. One-on-one tutoring is offered, as well as workshops on topics such as an overview of calculus concepts, test-taking strategies, and preparing for graduate school entrance examinations. The Writing Center — The Writing Center staff works one-on-one with student writers at every stage of the writing process. The goal is to help students from all academic departments, class standings, and writing abilities become better writers. Writing consultants help students with the wide variety of writing taught in different academic disciplines, as well as other kinds of writing they might need to do while at college. Upperclass students may choose to participate in off-campus programs at over 50 locations around the world and in the U.S. These opportunities include study programs and some internship, field study, or research possibilities in about 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the Mexico/U.S. border. The United States programs combine study with internships, field study, or research in Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, the southwest U.S., and Washington, D.C. Other programs include research at the Duke Marine Laboratory (Beaufort, North Carolina), the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, Tennessee), or on board a science vessel with the Sea Education Semester program. More information may also be found on the Center for International Education Web site at http://www.albion.edu/intledu . Deadlines — Applications for off-campus study are due by Sept. 10, 2007 for the spring semester 2008 and Feb. 11, 2008 for the summer and fall semester 2008. However, there are some programs with earlier deadlines or rolling admissions. Please check with the Center for International Education (CIE) for more information. Costs — Students participating in off-campus programs normally pay Albion the same fees as if they were on-campus students. If a program costs more than Albion, the student pays the difference. The only supplemental fee is a $900 administrative fee that the student pays after being accepted for off-campus study. Financial aid applies to all off-campus programs approved for Albion credit. Requirements — Students should check with the CIE about eligibility requirements for specific programs. The general Albion requirements are: • Junior or senior standing, • 2.7 cumulative grade point average, • Good social standing, • Successful completion of the Writing Competence Examination, • Demonstrated maturity commensurate with the demands of the program. For more information — The CIE is located in the Gerstacker International House. Please stop by to browse through information and brochures about programs. Or call ext. 0392 to make an appointment with the director to discuss off-campus study options. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Recreation and Intramural Programs The Dow Recreation and Wellness Center serves as a multi-dimensional facility, providing opportunities for College employees, students, and community members to become actively involved in physical fitness activities. Group and individual exercise opportunities are available. Intramural sports, both for teams and individuals, are offered throughout the academic year. The Dow Center offers and encourages all users regardless of specific physical abilities a chance to improve their everyday well-being and lifestyle. Contact the Dow Center director at ext. 0500 or the intramural program director at ext. 0521 for further information. Whitehouse Nature Center is owned and administered by Albion College as an environmental education facility. It plays an important role in the classroom instruction and individual study and research for several departments and also offers its facilities and services to the public schools and community. The Nature Center’s 135 acres offer trails through woodland, marsh, pond, and prairie habitats, as well as a research area. The Center is meant to be a quiet place to observe nature. Students are also encouraged to participate in educational programs held throughout the year. The Center does not allow hunting, fishing, camping, fires, picnicking, unleashed dogs, bicycling, horseback riding, target shooting, radios, or team-sport practice. The director may be reached by calling ext. 0582. Interpretive Building hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Nature Center land is closed to visitors after dark, unless special permission is obtained from the director. Facilities Operations is a service organization dedicated to the support of a community of learners through excellence in facilities construction and maintenance. The staff strive to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and functional atmosphere that is conducive to living and learning together while maintaining the highest possible standard of financial and environmental stewardship. The Facilities Operations Depart-ment is responsible for all general maintenance, construction, remodeling, housekeeping, grounds, motor pool services, technical services, telecommunications, and central stores/shipping/receiving. Facilities Operations can be reached at ext. 0230 or facops@albion.edu. Additional information, including troubleshooting and user information, is available at http://www.albion.edu/facops. Facilities Operations personnel receive requests from faculty, staff, and students through the work order system. The work order system can be accessed online at: http://www.albion.edu/facops/. Students may utilize the online work order system or enter their requests on a Building Maintenance Log located in their residential building. Maintenance personnel are permanently assigned to residential areas and check maintenance logs frequently with the objective of same-day service. Work orders are evaluated and acted upon at the earliest possible time in the most efficient way possible. In case of an emergency, students should call the Facilities Operations office at ext. 0230 and report the location and severity of the emergency. The Facilities Operations Office is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. During the school year, limited services are also available on Saturday and Sunday. Requested repairs and routine maintenance to be performed in student rooms will normally occur between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. unless other arrangements are made. In the event of an emergency after hours, contact a Residential Life staff member who will reach the Department of Campus Safety. A Facilities Operations supervisor is on call to respond to the emergency. Facilities Operations strives to maintain an attractive and safe college environment. The Facilities Operations staff is available to answer any questions concerning Albion College’s buildings and grounds. The Facilities Operations Office is located on Huron Street (by the railroad tracks) just south of Kresge Gym. Albion College Space Usage and Reservation Policy All campus public spaces are the property of the entire Albion College community and, with some restrictions for safety and security reasons, are available for general use by the community. All decisions of the campus scheduler are binding and based on the following principles. • The academic mission of the College is preeminent. Therefore, academic use of space takes precedence over other requests. However, a properly scheduled non-academic activity cannot be usurped by another group seeking that space for an academic purpose without a proper reservation. • Academic scheduling of classroom space is the responsibility of the registrar. The registrar, after the first three weeks of the semester, will publish a list of scheduled classrooms, and non-academic meetings and events will be reserved based on this list. • Beginning from one week after graduation until one week before the beginning of the fall semester, all scheduling requests must be made through Dining and Hospitality Services. • Certain spaces on campus are not appropriate for general use. These include areas with special equipment, labs, etc. Each department can recommend areas that should not be available for use by the general public. • While the academic mission of the College is preeminent, the importance of co-curricular activities in the learning process is recognized and encouraged. • The president of the College can designate which events have priority, and no other events may be scheduled during this time. • It is expected the policy and procedures will be reviewed each year by the campus scheduler who will make recommendations for change. Procedure for Requesting Space • All requests for room reservations and any special needs are to be directed to the Kellogg Center Information Desk/campus scheduler either in person, by telephone (ext. 0336), or via e-mail addressed to khiatt@albion.edu. • Requests for space can be made Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Requests must be made either in writing or via e-mail. • Requests are confirmed on a “first-come, first-served” basis. • Groups or individuals scheduling space should not assume their request is confirmed simply by making the request. Confirmation must be given by the campus scheduler. • Requests for space can be made by any recognized student organization or current faculty and staff member of Albion College. • Any request for special equipment or other needs can be made concurrently with the room reservation via the campus scheduler. These requests will be forwarded to the appropriate department and any related charges or expenses will be the responsibility of the requesting organization. • All requests for food service must be made directly to Dining and Hospitality Services. Any off-campus catering must be approved by Dining and Hospitality Services prior to the event or meeting. • Any unreserved space open to the public may be used on a “first-come, first-served” basis. To guarantee space, requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Requests requiring special assistance from Facilities Operations must be made no later than two weeks prior to the event. • All decisions of the campus scheduler are binding. Kellogg Center Operating Guidelines Kellogg Center Philosophy Statement The Kellogg Center is a campus center where all members of the campus community are welcome and encouraged to interact on a formal and informal basis. The campus center contributes directly to the educational mission of Albion College by providing support and opportunities for participation in educational, cultural, and recreational activities. The Kellogg Center also provides services for the convenience of the campus community. Kellogg Center Policies and Procedures The Kellogg Center is charged with providing a safe, clean, and secure environment in which a wide range of programs and services are offered to the entire campus, as well as opportunities for interaction with the surrounding community. All policies related to the Kellogg Center are developed by the staff and are approved by the Center’s Advisory Board. In addition to the specific usage guidelines, the Kellogg Center is also managed in accordance to all policies and procedures outlined for the campus. General Policies • No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the Kellogg Center. • The Kellogg Center is a smoke-free environment. Smoking areas are provided outside of the building by the east and west entrances. • Animals are not permitted in the building except for guide dogs. • The Kellogg Center is a roller blade-, roller skate-, skateboard-, and bicycle-free facility. A bicycle rack is provided outside of the east and west entrances into the building. • Shoes and shirts must be worn in the building at all times. • In the event of a fire alarm, all individuals must evacuate the building. Re-admittance to the building is permitted after Campus Safety has given permission. • Any behavior that violates Kellogg Center, Albion College, local, state, or federal guidelines will not be condoned. Building Hours and Access The Kellogg Center is open seven days a week during the academic year for students, faculty, and staff. Unescorted visitors over the age of 18 and not affiliated with Albion College have unrestricted access to the Kellogg Center from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. seven days a week during the academic year. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or have a valid Albion College dependent I.D. card and are only permitted in the building between the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the academic year. The Kellogg Center will have limited hours during academic breaks and the summer. These revised hours will be posted in advance in the east and west entrances to the building. Student Organization Space Policy Philosophy Statement Office and storage space areas for student organizations in the Kellogg Center are designed to encourage interaction and cooperative programming that will enhance resources and services for the entire student body. Who May Apply Any currently registered student organization may apply for office or storage space and groups may apply in conjunction with other student organizations. Space Allocation Process Applications for office and storage space are available beginning mid-March at the Kellogg Center Information Desk. Review of the applications is done through a committee consisting of the Kellogg Center manager, the associate director of campus programs and organizations, and representatives from the Kellogg Center student staff and Student Senate. All decisions made by the committee are final. Access to Student Organization Space Access to space in the Kellogg Center is seven days a week during the academic year. Keys to the space are checked out by approved members of the organization from the Information Desk. Science Complex Use Policy Natural Sciences Facility Mission Statement The mathematics and natural science curricula at Albion College emphasize the processes of scientific discovery and analysis through active learning that engages students and faculty in classroom, laboratory, and field settings. Students in the curricula achieve a greater understanding of the physical world, a greater ability to solve problems creatively, and a greater appreciation for nature. Central to the curricula are faculty who are actively involved in scholarly and professional activities, who provide investigative opportunities for students in the classroom and in research laboratories, and who promote presentation of findings to the broader community. One goal of the curricula is basic quantitative and scientific literacy for all students, including those who do not choose a departmental major in mathematics or the sciences. The renovated science complex brings together the Departments of Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Geology, Chemistry, and Biology in a single building complex. This facility enhances our curricula by: (1) providing functional spaces with state-of-the-art technology and instrumentation in a variety of classroom, seminar, and laboratory settings; (2) fostering mentor-apprentice relationships among faculty and students in well-equipped faculty research laboratories and computing facilities; (3) building intellectual communities among faculty and students within and across traditional departments through close proximity, shared equipment, and common social spaces; (4) including flexibility for future curricular changes; and (5) serving as an exemplar of energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and aesthetic design. The renovated facility builds upon our traditional strengths in pre-medical studies, environmental science, pre-engineering, teaching, and research to position Albion College among liberal arts colleges as a leader in mathematics and the natural sciences. Use of the science complex should be compatible with this mission. Events that are potentially disruptive to student learning and faculty and student research during the academic year or summer should not be scheduled in the complex. The science complex includes offices, research and teaching laboratories, general use classrooms, Towsley Lecture Hall (Norris 101), the Mitchell Museum, and the atrium. Events can be scheduled into the general use classrooms, Towsley Lecture Hall (Norris 101), the Mitchell Museum, and the atrium, according to the following guidelines. Procedures for Scheduling Spaces • General-use classrooms: Norris 100, 101 (Towsley Lecture Hall), 102, 104; Palenske 221, 223, 225, 227, 337; Putnam 253, 255, 257. To reserve during the academic year (defined as beginning two weeks before fall classes start and ending with spring commencement), contact the assistant director of the Kellogg Center (the campus scheduler) at ext. 0336. To reserve during the summer, contact the associate director of Dining and Hospitality Services at ext. 0318. • General-use computer laboratories: Putnam 251 (computer classroom), Palenske 134 or 336 (shared computer workrooms). To reserve, contact the Office of Information Technology at ext. 0479 or book online at http://www.albion.edu/it/Computer_Labs/LabsReservation.asp. • Atrium and Mitchell Museum. To reserve during the academic year, contact the assistant director of the Kellogg Center, who will refer the request to the science complex point-of-contact to determine if the space is available. To reserve during the summer, contact the associate director of Dining and Hospitality Services, who will consult with the science complex point-of-contact to determine if the space is available. In view of the intent for the public spaces in the complex (the atrium, Towsley Lecture Hall, and the Mitchell Museum) to serve the entire campus community, these facilities may be reserved by Albion College faculty, staff, and students, under the above procedure, for special events at the discretion of the science complex point-of-contact. Requests from the general public will be reviewed by the assistant director of the Kellogg Center, or the associate director of Dining and Hospitality Services during the summer, per the procedure for use of other public spaces on campus and then will be referred to the science complex point-of-contact for approval. • Research and teaching laboratories. These departmental spaces are typically not available for outside use. Please consult the appropriate department chair to see what is available. • The use of the grounds surrounding the science complex, including the plaza area by the Stoffer Clock Tower, is governed by the policies described in Chapter V of the Student Handbook (See “Rallies.”). Student Travel and Van Usage Policies I. Student Travel A. Stipulations regarding class assignments, field trips, and other trips are explained in the Faculty Handbook: Albion College recognizes that participation in extra-classroom activities such as class trips, departmental trips, club field trips, workshops, and intercollegiate athletics can be of benefit to the students and to the institution. However, Albion College also recognizes that classroom work is at the heart of the student’s progress in courses. Therefore, no College-sanctioned trip will be permitted that results in the absence of a student from classes for more than two consecutive class days without permission of the Chief Academic Officer (CAO). Furthermore, no intercollegiate athletic trip will be permitted to remove a student from classes for more than one class day, except by permission of the CAO. Saturdays rather than class days will be used for College-sponsored, extra-classroom activities whenever possible. Limited College transportation is available; inquiries should be directed to the Physical Plant Office and to the Office of Campus Programs and Organizations. Students should inform their faculty members in advance of an upcoming class absence that is a result of participation in an official College event. Written notification of such absences is required, and must be distributed by the supervising College official. The student thereby merits the opportunity to make up assignments missed. B. Non-College-sanctioned trips for extra-curricular activities should be planned on weekends instead of class days. Students traveling with groups in organizations that schedule trips while classes are in session are not automatically excused from classes. Each student on a trip may request prior approval from his/her faculty members to be excused from class and to be allowed to make up any missed assignments or work. This approval may or may not be granted. II. Overnight Travel A. All organizations planning overnight off-campus trips are required to provide the information listed below to the Campus Safety Office before leaving campus. 1. A detailed travel itinerary. 2. Travel roster with emergency contacts. 3. Signed activity statement of responsibility and release form for each person traveling. The necessary forms are available in the Office of Campus Programs and Organizations and online: http://www.albion.edu/campusprog/travel.asp. B. All individual participants must travel with proof of personal health insurance. C. At least one person on the trip must have a cell phone available in the event of an emergency. III. International Travel A. The Student Affairs staff member, office, or student organization adviser must check with the U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory prior to organizing or scheduling student group international travel. If travel is restricted by the State Department, the Student Affairs staff member, office, or student organization adviser must check other appropriate country travel advisories, check “on-the-ground” contacts, and then consult with the vice president for student affairs for approval. Approval is subject to cancellation at a later date if travel is deemed inadvisable. B. All Albion students traveling outside of the United States on an overnight trip must purchase Study Abroad Medical Insurance through Albion College. To purchase this insurance, contact the Business Office. IV. Van Usage The van usage policies apply to the use of all College vans, as well as all 15-passenger vans that are rented or leased from outside agencies to be used for College-related travel or activities. V. Van Driver Certification A. All persons who intend to drive a van must first be approved by Facilities Operations. 1. Forms for the approval process are available at: http://www.albion.edu/ campussafety/driver_information_form.asp . B. All persons operating a van must have a valid operator’s license issued to them by the State of Michigan or another U.S. state. 1. No person with more than three points on his/her license may operate a van. 2. No person who has been convicted of an alcohol-related driving offense in the past ten years may operate a van. 3. No person who has been convicted of any offense that involved a vehicle-related death may operate a van. C. Facilities Operations will check with the Secretary of State (or appropriate state agency) to confirm that a person who requests to become an approved driver has a valid driver’s license. 1. In addition to an initial check, Facilities will check the legal driving status of all approved drivers on an annual basis. 2. It is the responsibility of an approved driver to immediately notify Facilities in the event that additional points are assigned to his/her license and/or vehicle operating privileges are suspended or revoked. D. Persons requesting to become approved drivers will complete a training session to ensure safe van operation. 1. Campus Safety will provide this training that will include actual operation of a College van. 2. In addition to the initial training, approved drivers will repeat the training program every three years. VI. Van Reservation and Return A. Individuals or groups who wish to use a van for use should forward a request to Campus Services. 1. Student groups that wish to use a van must complete the necessary paperwork as required by the CPO office. 2. Vans may only be used for College-related activities. 3. Vans may not be used for transportation to bars, taverns, or events that focus primarily on the consumption of alcohol. a. Van drivers may not consume alcohol within eight hours of operating a van. B. Drivers will inspect the van for damage, and will complete the vehicle checklist prior to operating the van. C. Upon return to campus, drivers will park the van in the Facilities Operations parking lot. 1. The vehicle checklist will be completed by the driver, and will be placed with the van keys in the key return slot at Campus Services. VII. Van Travel A. If a group is traveling with luggage, then no more than twelve people (driver included) may be transported in a van. 1. “Luggage” does not include backpacks, purses, or other small bags that may be used for day or other short trips. B. Seatbelts shall be worn by the driver and all passengers at all times while the vehicle is in motion. 1. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure, prior to putting the vehicle in motion, that all passengers have their seatbelts properly fastened. C. No driver may drive a College van more than ten consecutive hours, nor more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period. In addition, one passenger needs to stay awake to assist the driver. 1. A driver who drives ten consecutive hours must have at least a four hour rest period before resuming driving of a van. D. At least one person on the trip must have a cell phone available in the event of an emergency. 1. Drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while they are operating vans. VIII. Accident Procedure A. In the event that a College van is involved in an accident, the driver is responsible for ensuring that the steps listed below are taken. 1. Contact the appropriate law enforcement agency, so that a police report may be completed. 2. Contact Campus Safety at 517/629-1234 and advise the dispatcher of the accident. a. Notify the dispatcher of injured passengers and the hospital to which they are being transported. b. In the event that the vehicle is not driveable, Campus Safety will contact Facilities Operations to coordinate the disposition of the vehicle, the arrangement of alternate transportation and other necessary assistance for those on the trip as needed. 3. Upon return to campus, notify the Business Office of the accident, to include date, location, and police report number for the incident. Campus Safety and Security Department of Campus Safety Mission Statement Under the auspices of the Student Affairs Division, the department has a multi-faceted mission. In addition to maintaining a safe environment for the campus community, the department is responsible for educating and involving campus members in safety and security issues. In carrying out these activities, Campus Safety strives to be supportive and responsive to an increasingly diverse campus community which includes racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Responsibilities and Services Officers respond to a variety of requests and regularly patrol the campus residence halls and buildings. Along with other College offices (e.g., Residential Life), the department is responsible for enforcing College policies and regulations on College property. The department works closely with the City of Albion’s Department of Public Safety when incidents of a criminal nature arise. Crimes and other emergencies that may represent a threat to students and employees will be reported to members of the campus community in a timely manner. The reports may be made in Safety Bulletins, The Pleiad, or memos distributed from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. A variety of useful services are performed by Campus Safety such as: after-hours admittance into academic buildings for students who have been authorized by a faculty member, admittance into student residence hall rooms when the occupant(s) of the room lock themselves out, and walking or vehicle escorts for students to and from anywhere on campus after dark. Campus Safety is in charge of enforcing College parking policies and issuing temporary and permanent parking permits. In addition, the department responds to all smoke and bell fire alarm activations in the residence halls and other buildings, provides transportation to and from local health and hospital facilities in non-emergency situations as well as to the Albion Train Station, and “jump starts” for the cars of campus community members. Campus Safety staff offer programs for students on safety policies, crime prevention, fire safety, alcohol policy, and other topics as requested. Crime Prevention Because Albion is a residential college, students must reside in College housing. Even though there is a sense of safety living closely with one’s peers, students should be sure that they do not allow anyone, students or non-students, to exploit that environment. The vast majority of crimes in the residence halls involve theft of personal property. Almost always, the theft is from an unlocked room or an unattended common area. Students can prevent these “crimes of opportunity.” Security Measures in the Residence Halls • Do not prop open residence hall doors—even for a friend. • Lock your door when you leave—even for a short time. • Lock your door before going to sleep. • Lock windows that are accessible from outside. • Keep your small items of value, such as wallets, purses, money, and jewelry out of sight. • Participate in Operation Identification—engrave all valuable items with your driver’s license number. Call Campus Safety for information. • Do not leave notes on your door announcing that no one is in. • Never loan out your keys or I.D. card. • Report any persons acting suspiciously in and around the residence halls. Note their description and location, and call Campus Safety immediately. • Report any doors, locks, or windows in need of repair to your resident assistant or Campus Safety. • Report all thefts immediately to Campus Safety. Personal Safety Measures • Always call for an escort when walking alone after dark. • When walking in groups or pairs without a Campus Safety escort, walk assertively and confidently and be aware of your surroundings. • If you receive annoying or harassing telephone calls, hang up immediately—do not respond to the caller. If the calls persist, keep a record of the time and the voice description, and then contact Campus Safety. If you feel that you are in immediate danger, call Campus Safety at once. If You Sense a Potential Threat • Consider your options, then take action. • Try to get away from the danger. • Yell or scream. Create a commotion. • Run toward well-lighted public areas. • Get to a safe place with a phone and call Campus Safety immediately. • Describe what happened, where it happened, the suspect, and the direction to which he/she went. Fire Safety • Know your emergency exits. • Know where the extinguishers are in your residence hall and how to use them. Never play with extinguishers or tamper with the fire alarm system. • A false alarm is dangerous, and, at minimum, can result in a Status of Probation, plus restitution and a minimum $50.00 fine. If the Fire Alarm Sounds The most important thing is getting out. Move quickly, but do not run. Do not stop to collect valuables. Use normal exits if you can, but under no circumstances should you use an elevator. You must leave the building when a fire alarm sounds, even if you believe the alarm to be a false alarm. Do not reenter the building until given permission to do so by College officials. Before opening a door, feel it near the top for heat. If it is cool, open it slowly. If smoke is present, close the door and use another route. Always close doors behind you to limit the spread of fire and smoke. If you must go through heat or heavy smoke, remember that they rise. Crawl, keeping your face very close to the floor. This applies even when opening doors; stay low and reach up to turn the knob. Once you’re out, move well away from the building, and if a meeting place has been arranged, go there. Do not leave the scene, or you may be believed trapped in the building. Do not reenter the building under any circumstances unless you are officially told it is safe. If you are trapped, stuff a sheet under the door to keep out smoke. Open a window slightly at the top and bottom to let air in, and yell for help. If there is a phone nearby, call Campus Safety (ext. 0911) and report your location. Jumping out of a window is an extreme and hazardous measure, to be considered only when you are in immediate danger. Reporting of Crime Statistics The 1990 Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act, more commonly known as the Clery Act, requires that colleges report statistics concerning the occurrence of certain criminal offenses that occur on campus or adjacent to campus. It is the responsibility of the director of campus safety to compile and publish these statistics for the campus community. The offenses that are required to be reported are as follows: • Murder/non-negligent manslaughter—the willful killing of one human being by another. • Negligent manslaughter—the killing of another person through gross negligence. • Robbery—taking or attempting to take property in the custody of another by force or violence, or by the threat of force or violence. • Sex Offenses—any sexual act directed against another person using force or against his/her will, or where the person is incapable of giving consent; incidents of incest and statutory rape. • Aggravated Assault—an assault that causes a treatable medical injury, or an assault with a weapon, regardless of whether the weapon is actually used or there is injury. • Burglary—using force to unlawfully enter a structure with the intent to commit larceny or another felony. • Motor Vehicle Theft—the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. • Arson—the willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn real or personal property. • Weapons Law Violations—violations of laws or ordinances dealing with weapons offenses, regulatory in nature, such as carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon, etc. • Drug Law Violations—violations of state or local laws regarding the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, or making of illegal drugs. • Liquor Law Violations—violations of laws or ordinances regulating the sale, provision, and use of intoxicating liquor. Students who become victims of a crime, or who witness a criminal act should report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety as soon as possible. Students wishing to remain anonymous, or victims who wish that no action be taken, may still report the incident in a confidential manner to any Student Affairs staff member. Information regarding the date, location, and type of incident, as well as a brief description of the incident, must be provided so that the incident can be properly classified. The staff member receiving this information in a confidential manner will forward it to the director of campus safety so that the incident can be included in the College’s annual crime statistics. Only the information described above will be provided; the identity of the reporting person will remain confidential. Campus Crime Statistics Albion College Department of Campus Safety Statistics Note: The Annual Security Report, including crime statistics required to be reported in accordance with the Clery Act, is available at: http://www.albion.edu/campussafety/cleryrept.pdf. To obtain a paper copy, please contact the Office of Campus Safety at 517/629-0213, or on campus call extension 1234.
College Judicial System Statistics The following numbers represent the statistics from the Albion College Judicial System.
The following statistics represent the specific charges and their frequency during the academic year.
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