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Citizen/Community Standards
Student Bill of Rights
This document sets forth and clarifies the expectations of students at William Jewell College. Its basis rests in Christian principles, traditional civil rights and current William Jewell College policies. The purpose of this bill is to carry out the Student Senate’s responsibility to secure student rights as set forth in the preamble of the Student Senate constitution.
Section 1. General Rights
- Clause 1. The freedom of expression, especially in speech, press, broadcasting and religion, shall not be denied.
- Clause 2. Students have the right to gather peacefully and to present the administration with grievances.
- Clause 3. All discipline cases shall follow procedures of fair process. No student shall be tried twice for the same offense. No student is required to testify against himself or herself. A student is considered innocent until proven guilty. A suspicion of wrong-doing, based on probable cause, must exist before a student shall be subject to disciplinary procedures. A student has the right to counsel. Punishment shall be reasonable and in relation to the offense.
- Clause 4: All persons are equal and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of age, color, creed, disabilities, ethnic origin, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or socio-economic class.
- Clause 5. Students have the right of access to all files pertaining to them as allowed by the laws of the United States and the State of Missouri.
- Clause 6. Off-campus activities of students shall not be restricted, except when students are participating in activities that are official college events.
- Clause 7. Financial aid shall not be removed without prior notification of just cause.
Section 2. Academic Rights
- Clause 1. At the beginning of each course, all enrolled students shall be given written copies of course requirements and grading policies.
- Clause 2. Professors shall be available for student consultation outside of class.
- Clause 3. Class size should be kept at a reasonable level.
- Clause 4. Students have the right to express views which conflict with those expressed by a professor in a course.
- Clause 5. Students fulfilling the college’s graduation requirements shall receive their duly earned degrees.
- Clause 6. Students have the right to appeal any grades they believe are unjustly assigned.
Section 3. Residential Rights
- Clause 1. Students shall be secure in their persons and property.
- Part A. Officers of the college exercising their right to enter student rooms shall do so only when the student is present, except in case of an emergency.
- Part B. Probable cause for suspicion of wrongdoing shall exist before search and seizure in a student’s room shall be executed. Searches shall be specific in intent.
- Part C. Civil police authorities shall obtain a legal search warrant before entering a student’s room.
- Part D. This section shall not be construed to restrict routine service of convenience provided by the residence hall staff or by maintenance personnel.
- Clause 2. Students’ personal mail shall remain private.
Section 4. Student Input
William Jewell College respects and seeks to protect its campus environment while serving as an example for all colleges and communities. Whenever possible and in deliberate fashion, the administration will seek input and guidance from Student Senate as to environmental impact and campus aesthetics before any capital projects or physical improvements are initiated.
The administration will support and seek to maintain all efforts directed at recycling aluminum and paper products.
Section 5. Document Connection and Amendment
This document is subject to all procedures for recall, initiative, referendum, and amendment stated in Student Government Constitution articles five and six. Additionally, this document shall be subordinate to any and all relevant policies and procedures described in the Student Government Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 6. Document Recognition
This document shall be approved by a three-fourths majority of the Student Senate and a simple majority of the student body. The Bill of Rights shall be recognized by the faculty, administration and Board of Trustees as the students’ expectations of all members of the William Jewell College community.
Freedoms & Responsibilities
William Jewell College students are entitled to the same freedom as any other citizens of our country. It is the policy of the college to ensure these rights, consistent with the provisions of law, acceptable taste and the purposes and goals of the institution. When matriculation in the college requires that conditions be placed upon students’ freedoms, these conditions and their rationale are clearly delineated.
On this campus, the concepts of freedom and personal responsibility are inextricably bound. The college community, like any other, functions upon the principle that each member will respect, and indeed will protect, the rights of his/her fellow citizens. Students are encouraged to develop these values which represent mature, self-disciplined persons who appreciate the privilege of education and are willing to accept its responsibilities.
When one chooses a college, he/she commits himself/herself to its philosophy of education and its policies and regulations. Even though students may not agree with some rules established by the college, it is expected that they will comply with them in a manner conducive to the highest moral standards and in keeping with the discipline of the academic community.
Responsibility for violations of the Standard of Conduct is relegated to the College Conduct Committee made up of students and faculty. This group defines behavioral expectations and takes appropriate action in support of the Standard of Conduct. Personal and group responsibility and accountability remains up to the individual members of the William Jewell community. It is this sense of community that binds personal as well as group decision-making.
William Jewell expects from its community an understanding of the campus ethos as well as an understanding of the core values of the institution. Consequently, the college has established a set of Community Standards which all individuals, groups, and organizations can use as a guide. The college’s students, faculty, staff, administration, and trustees, as well as any campus organizations, are expected to understand and embrace, and are encouraged to follow, the following Standards:
Academic Excellence: We believe in promoting, fostering, and expecting academic excellence from every member of the college community.
Diversity: Diversity is all the ways in which we differ. Celebrating the fact that the human community is diverse, William Jewell College is committed to being an inclusive community that values the worth of each individual while respecting and accepting differences.
Inquiry: We encourage members of our community to ask questions, search for answers, and to exercise the true life of the mind.
Respect: We believe in a college where students, faculty, and staff show respect for each other, themselves, and the college community as a whole.
Responsibility: We believe in taking responsibility for ourselves and for our college community.
Service: We believe in serving our college, our community, and our world.
Spiritual Foundation: We believe in the need for and importance of a strong spiritual foundation through which all members of our community can live, learn, and grow.
Academic Regulations
Absences
Students are expected to attend all class sessions and to accept the responsibilities that are involved. When three successive absences, or a total of five, have occurred in a semester without proper explanation acceptable to the class instructor, students may be referred to the Academic Vice President and Dean for appropriate action.
Academic Advising
Academic advising is an important part of the teaching process at William Jewell College. Each entering student is assigned an academic advisor soon after admission. Entering upper-class students declaring majors in all departments are assigned to advisors within their primary major field of study. Questions about advising can be directed to Dr. Brad Chance in 115 Gano Chapel; or, to Ms. Patti Dietrich in 204 Greene Hall.
Students may change advisors at any time except during enrollment periods. . The procedure for requesting a change is completing the Major/Advisor Change Request Form, which is located in the Jewell intranet. (Select online forms and choose advising and this will take you directly to the form you need.) The college encourages the advisory relationship by scheduling time for academic advising within the normal academic calendar because it believes advising is as much a process of teaching as are classroom activities.
Academic Misconduct
The college community traditionally has been a place in which all members may feel free to express and exchange ideas. Such fundamental goals of the college as intellectual growth and development are predicated on honest investigation, the straightforward expression of views and opinions and genuine dialogue.
The view of William Jewell College is that the attainment of these goals requires that all those participating in the exchange of ideas maintain their intellectual integrity. The purpose of this statement is not the resolution of the moral, religious, or philosophical issues involved in cheating, plagiarism, or dishonesty. Rather, William Jewell College is concerned here to ensure that both instructors and students are protected from unfair actions or accusations in cases of cheating and plagiarism. It is also the purpose of the college to encourage in instructors and students a responsible attitude toward one another.
William Jewell College expects students and instructors to have done or prepared the work or research that bears their name and to acknowledge the use of materials and sources. The college expects students to do their own work and research, to prepare their own reports and papers, and to take examinations without the assistance of others or aids not allowed in the testing procedure.
The college’s standards and ideals of learning assert that students develop and learn as they participate directly in the process of learning rather than by substituting others’ labor and experience.
Academic misconduct includes, but is not confined to, plagiarizing; cheating on tests or examinations; turning in counterfeit reports, tests and papers; stealing tests or other academic material; knowingly falsifying academic records or documents; turning in papers or assignments questionably obtained from the internet; and turning in the same work to more than one class without informing the instructors involved.
Either the professor or the student may seek a disciplinary hearing following college due process guidelines.
Credit by Examination
Academic credit for specific courses may be earned by successfully completing the appropriate placement test. A charge of $50 per exam will be assessed before credit earned by departmental exams is recorded on the transcript. A fee to record the credit is also assessed. For more information on departmental placement exams and/or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), contact the Academic Vice President and Dean, the Registrar or the Evening Division.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List for each semester will include the names of students who have carried a schedule of 14 or more semester hours, excluding courses taken on a pass-fail basis or audited, who have no grade lower than C in any subject, have no incompletes and have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5.
Dropping/Adding A Class
Students are permitted to drop a course any time through the last regularly scheduled class day before final examinations begin, unless the course syllabus specifies an earlier date. Classes may be added one week after the first day of classes. Full semester courses may be dropped prior to the completion of the fourth week of classes and no record will appear on the transcript. The grade of W will appear after that time.
Specific deadlines are published in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Each course syllabus should be consulted with regard to specifics related to that course. All drop/add course changes require the signature of the advisor and the instructor (after classes begin).
Note: Credit hours added as a replacement for credit hours dropped will create additional overload charges when the total number of hours for the semester exceeds 17, with the exception of overload waiver hours as listed in the catalog.
Evening Division
The purpose of the Evening Division is to provide quality course and degree programs for students who wish to study in the evening or who are unable to attend day classes. Necessary services such as use of the bookstore, the library and the computer center are available to evening students. The Evening Division offers an affordable tuition, as well as convenient registration. Contact the Evening Division for additional information regarding per hour tuition costs, as well as registration information.
Examinations
At the end of each semester of work final examinations will be given. A special schedule of examinations is followed. No second examinations are permitted because of failures, except in the senior year where one re-examination is granted.
Grade Appeals
A student who wishes to appeal a grade in a course is encouraged first to contact the instructor of the course to resolve the problem informally.
To formally appeal a grade, the student makes the case in writing to the Academic Dean that the grade was assigned unfairly. The Dean forwards a copy of that statement to the instructor, asking for a response, also in writing. The Dean’s role, then, is to determine whether there is demonstrable, manifest, evidence of unfairness.
The instructor, and only the instructor, has the prerogative and responsibility for the assigning of a grade in a course. The only basis on which an administrator has the right to intervene in the grading process is when there is clear and compelling evidence of unfairness. A student’s dissatisfaction with a grade or with an instructor’s teaching methods does not in itself constitute evidence that the instructor has been unfair. Nor does a student’s dissatisfaction with an instructor’s teaching methods, practices, procedures, or difference of opinion or interpretation constitute evidence of unfairness.
Once the Dean has had time to compare the student’s statement with the professor’s and to consider all the evidence carefully, a decision will be communicated in writing.
Grading System
See the Academic Program section of the college catalog for detailed information.
Graduation Requirements
Each student will complete the requirements for graduation in the catalog in effect on the date of college entrance. If a subsequent decision is made to follow a later catalog, through a bona-fide change in major or for other causes, the requirements in effect at that time must be met. The maximum amount of time allowed for completion of degree requirements following a particular catalog sequence is seven years. A student who returns after an absence may expect to be required to change to the requirements set forth in later catalogs. The Academic Vice President and Dean will assist in such cases. The curriculum of the college is under continuing development and a given catalog cannot constitute a contract with the student. Every effort is made, however, to achieve fair and reasonable adjustment for students affected by curricular change.
William Jewell College confers two degrees: The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. These are awarded to students who have satisfied the entrance requirements, completed a minimum of 124 semester hours of college work according to specifications given in the college catalog, and earned an average of two grade points for all William Jewell College study for each semester of work attempted. Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to know and comply with catalog regulations governing admission, registration, retention, withdrawal, degree plans, graduation requirements, payment of tuition, etc.
Late Assignments
Students are expected to complete assigned class work on time. A student anticipating absence from class on a day when work is due is normally expected to submit the work in advance of the due date.
If unexpected circumstances such as illness or a personal or family emergency make meeting a due date impossible, it is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her instructor personally in advance of the due date, explain the situation and make specific arrangements to reschedule the due date. Failure to do so will occasion a late penalty, as determined by the instructor’s judgment and the policy stated in the syllabus.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit from another institution must be approved for credit in advance by William Jewell College. Approval forms are available in the Office of the Registrar. Refer to the college catalog for more information. Students transferring to Jewell must submit to the Office of Admission an Honorable Dismissal Form from all previously attended institutions.
Withdrawal
Official withdrawal from the College is initiated in the Office of Student Affairs, which provides the required form for proper withdrawal. The purpose of the official withdrawal process is to give the college staff an opportunity to help students at critical moments and to insure that student obligations to the college are met. Failure to withdraw officially will result in the receipt of failing grades.
Parking & Vehicles
Registration of Personal Vehicles
All faculty, staff, and student cars operated on campus must be registered with Security. Permits must be placed in the lower left-hand corner of the vehicle’s rear window.
Regulations
1. Regulations are enforced year-round.
2. All faculty, staff, and student cars parked on campus are required to have a permit.
3. Drivers are expected to obey all curb markings and traffic signs.
4. A speed limit of 15 mph applies to the campus.
5. Crosswalks and driveways may not be blocked.
6. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times on campus.
7. Vehicles must be parked in the direction of the flow of traffic.
8. Students are not allowed to park on red or yellow curbs. The Liberty police will tow cars parked on red curbs.
9. Parking in Faculty/Staff and Visitors areas are permitted 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. during the school week (Monday-Friday). On the weekends (Saturday-Sunday), parking is permitted from 5 p.m. Friday evening through 5 a.m. Monday morning in those areas. This also applies to holidays, as staff may still be working while students are off-campus.
10. When parking in all campus lots, park between the designated lines. Parking on curbs is not permitted, and you can be ticketed and/or towed.
11. Parking on the bricks is NOT permitted except for “Move-In” and “Move-Out” days. Permission from Campus Security is needed to drive or park on the bricks at any other time.
12. When you receive a ticket, do not bring it to Campus Security to contest it. All contested tickets must be taken to the grievance session with Student Senate, held twice per semester.
13. NO PARKING during the week or on the weekends where Admission signs are posted (in front of Brown Hall).
Parking areas
Parking areas are designated for residential students, commuter students, faculty and staff, and handicapped patrons. A student driving a vehicle with a Faculty/Staff permit is required to park in student parking areas. Approved parking areas are listed below:
Fines for violations
Tickets will be issued for parking in areas marked by a yellow or red curb, parking in an area designated for a different vehicle permit (or driver), and parking a vehicle on campus without a WJC permit. Fines will be assessed to the individual registering the vehicle (if different from the driver).
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Parked on campus without a Parking Permit $30
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Parked in areas marked No Parking $50
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Parked in handicapped areas $100
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Parked on the red curb area $75
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Parked on yellow curbs, visitor areas, faculty lots and in student areas not designated by the vehicle permit $50 faculty/staff areas may be towed as well
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Parked against the flow of traffic $50
Towing Policy
Cars will be towed from campus at the owner’s expense for:
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Faculty, staff and student vehicles without parking permits.
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Students parked in faculty/staff parking areas
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Faculty, staff and students parked in red curb areas or visitor parking
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Any unauthorized vehicles in handicapped parking or Administration parking.
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Any vehicle blocking the flow of traffic or parking in an area reserved by Campus Security.
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Any vehicle parked on campus operated by a person after parking privileges have been canceled.
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Parking with unpaid traffic violations in excess of $200
Cancellation of Vehicle Privileges
Campus driving and parking privileges may be revoked for careless and reckless driving, failing to stop for a security officer, driving on grass and sidewalks and for unpaid traffic violations in excess of $200.
Computer Network
Becoming a network citizen at William Jewell College includes both opportunity and responsibility. The opportunities are as follows:
Being a network citizen means taking advantage of these resources to make the most of your educational experience at William Jewell. The Information Services staff stands ready to assist you in hooking up to the Jewell network so that you may become a part of all the exciting possibilities.
The responsibilities of becoming a network citizen at William Jewell are just as important as the freedom to use the many resources that are provided. The William Jewell community expects that all persons who use the campus computer network will do so in a manner consistent with being a mature individual in an organized community. This means that the network will be used in accordance with the statements and provisions in the Acceptable Use Policy statement that all network users must sign. It also means following a few simple but important procedures for insuring that you respect the rights and needs of others as they use the shared network resources.
William Jewell students are expected to consistently follow these procedures:
- A signed Acceptable Use Policy statement on file with Information Services
- Up-to-date virus protection software
- Regular weekly or twice weekly installation of Windows updates
- Daily checking of e-mail for official communication about security alerts
- Routine maintenance of e-mail to insure that the mailbox size stays below 10 MB
- Use of locker space to save important files for easy retrieval in case of problems
- Daily checking of calendar events on the jww.jewell.edu site
- Limiting print outs on college printers to reduce overall costs and waste of paper
Network Acceptable Use Policy
All WJC students are expected to sign this statement if they wish to gain access to the network. All network users are expected to read and understand the Acceptable Use Policy statement. It is important for all network users to know that policies exist for the use of network resources and that the policies will be enforced
Virus Protection SoftwareAll persons who bring a personal computer to William Jewell must have up-to-date virus protection software. Such programs protect your machine from becoming infected with viruses and worms. Just as important, these programs insure that your computer does not attempt to spread viruses and worms, thereby disrupting network availability or significantly reducing network speed.
Users who opt to not have current virus protection software run the risk of losing data, of suffering from inability to use their own machines, and of being disconnected from the network. There will be a charge of $50/hour for assistance from Information Services staff to remove viruses from machines connected to the Jewell network. This cost is much greater than the cost of obtaining and maintaining adequate virus protection software.
Appropriate Windows Updates
Daily Email Security Alerts
Maintaining Your 10MB Limit for Your Inbox
It is quick and easy to delete items, and then to delete the deleted items. Do it regularly. Alternatively, you may setup personal folders on your own hard drive or in your locker space to save important e-mails that you have sent or received.
Maintaining Your 50MB Limit for Your Locker SpaceYour locker space is a 50MB directory on one of the college servers. It can be conveniently accessed from any machine on our network, and thus provides an accessible repository for storage and retrieval of documents. Further, it is protected by daily, automated backups which enable the Information Services staff to restore documents that would be lost if stored on your local machine without regular, systematic backups.
Regular and Consistent College Calendar ChecksMany network users miss out on college events because they have not taken the few moments it takes to check the calendar on the web. College employees work hard to provide accurate, up-to-date information about what is going on and about what is of interest to students. It is your responsibility to use the web/intranet to stay informed.
Print Quota for Users
The Information Services operates a quota system on its print server to track the number of pages printed by network users. The limit per semester is 500 pages. If you reach your limit, you will no longer be able to print unless you go to the business office, pay 5 cents per page with a minimum of a $10 purchase, and come to Information Services with a receipt that will be used to increase your limit. Other institutions routinely charge per page starting with page one. Because of the college’s desire to make resources readily available, the administration has established a limit, in concert with Student Senate, which should cover reasonable printing in a semester.
Network Policy ViolationsStudents failing to comply with Network policy can be subject to disciplinary action and sanctions (See Standard of Conduct).
Drug Abuse
At William Jewell College, the use and possession of illegal drugs are viewed with grave concern. The position of the college is unequivocal on the use of marijuana, narcotics, cocaine, hallucinogens, depressants, and stimulants not prescribed by a physician. Students involved with illegal drugs are subject to expulsion.
William Jewell College recognizes its responsibility to assist students in working through the complexities often associated with drug abuse. Prior to formal disciplinary action, any student who seeks, or is referred for help, and follows through on a prescribed plan for removal of illegal drugs from his/her lifestyle will not be disciplined.
The college can not and does not extend to its members freedom from investigation or action by civil authorities and cooperates fully with authorized investigative agencies.
Rape & Sexual Abuse
William Jewell College is devoted to learning and development of character and values. As part of the community, students are expected to practice mutual respect, generosity and concern for others. Accordingly, it is vital to resist all forms of discrimination including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, physical force or violence, and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. The college must not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
The following four principles have been designed to serve as guidelines for student conduct pertaining to discrimination, rape, date rape and sexual harassment. The college has zero tolerance toward these forms of behavior:
- Students are expected to be responsible for their actions and to respect the rights of others. This includes conduct that is consistent with common decency and decorum, recognition of and non-infringement upon the rights and property of others and of the college, and observance of college policy, local, state, and federal laws.
- Harassment and abuse, directed toward individuals or groups, may include at least the following forms: the use or threat of physical violence, coercion, threats or use of force, any actual or threatened non-consensual sexual act, rape, and date rape.
- Sexual abuse is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Actions considered sexual abuse include, but are not limited to, sexual harassment, coercion, threats or use of force, any actual or threatened non-consensual sexual act, rape and date rape.
- Hazing and harassment in any form including sexual, racial, or ideological that causes disturbance or distress to other members of the college community is also unacceptable.
What to do if you or someone you know is a victim of rape:
For your protection and peace of mind, you should go immediately to the emergency room. You may be injured and need tests. Evidence can also be collected which may assist with the prosecution of the rapist. To preserve the evidence, do not shower or change clothes before going to the hospital. Try to avoid going to the bathroom or eating.
Many victims see reporting the incident as part of the healing process, and successful prosecution can prevent others from experiencing the pain of rape or sexual assault. You may file a report with either the Office of Student Affairs at William Jewell College, the Liberty Police Department, or both. All reports are strictly confidential. The Student Affairs staff member to whom the victim makes the report will always give the student the option of pursuing formal college discipline. During all criminal, civil and college proceedings, the student will be allowed to have private and confidential conversations with police, attorneys and counselors. The college will act only by permission of the student to seek disciplinary action. The college is completely committed to victim sensitivity including the promise of absolute confidentiality. The victim will have support and assistance in medical, legal, and disciplinary proceedings.
Once the student has made a report, the student is given options such as, but not limited to:
- contacting parents (staff members are often asked to help make this call)
- seeking legal advice
- seeking personal counseling (this is always recommended)
- pursuing legal action against the perpetrator
- pursuing collegiate disciplinary action
- pursuing no further action
There is no statute of limitations for college discipline. Any student found guilty in either criminal court or by the College Conduct Committee of rape or date rape may be suspended or expelled immediately.
Standard of Conduct & Student Disciplinary Process
Standard of Conduct
Whatever one’s obligations may be, it is important that he/she know exactly what is expected of him/her. This is especially true in regard to the college community, where group living and constant interaction require some reasonable regulation. These standards are not easily met nor are they arbitrary in nature, but they do reflect the college’s responsibility to provide the finest possible education to those who genuinely wish to pursue a meaningful learning experience.
Accordingly, William Jewell College has established the following guidelines for student conduct, indicating behavior which is subject to disciplinary action:
- Dishonesty, whether cheating, plagiarism or knowingly providing false information to the college.
- Forgery, alteration or misuse of college documents, records or identification.
- Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedure, or other acts of dishonesty, including cheating or knowingly providing false information.
- Physical abuse of any person on college-owned or controlled property or at college-sponsored or supervised functions; conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
- Rape and date rape as most broadly defined by Missouri State Law and William Jewell College.
- Theft of, misuse of, or damage to college or personal property by a member of the college community or campus visitors; possession of stolen property.
- Unauthorized entry to, use of or exit from college facilities.
- Violation of college policy or campus regulations with regard to registration of student organizations, use of college facilities, or the time, place, and manner of expression.
- Use, possession, or distribution of narcotic or dangerous drugs, such as marijuana, steroids, or cocaine, except as expressly permitted by law.
- Possession, consumption, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages in college facilities, on the campus, in the fraternity houses, in off-campus housing or at any college function. Unacceptable campus behavior subsequent to off-campus consumption of alcohol is interpreted by the College Conduct Committee as evidence of being under the influence of alcohol. Such behavior, when brought to the attention of the college, will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Violation of rules governing residence in college-owned or controlled property.
- Misuse or abuse of fire safety equipment including fire alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers.
- Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct on college-owned or controlled property or at college-sponsored functions.
- Failure to comply with directions of college officials acting in the performance of their duties.
- Conduct that adversely affects the student’s suitability as a member of the academic community.
The college reserves the right to address inappropriate behavior that does not clearly fall within an identified Standard of Conduct. Residential students should also refer to Policies and Procedures for Residence Hall Living.
Sanctions Related to Violations of the Standard of Conduct
The following sanctions can be seen as a result of the disciplinary process, and may be levied as a result of a disciplinary hearing. This list is not exhaustive and sanctions are based on the circumstances of the charges. The merits of each case will be considered before sanctions are levied. It is the intent of the Judicial System that the sanction(s) imposed be in response to the behavior and disciplinary history of the individual student.
Verbal/Written Warning
Documented warning that the behavior was unacceptable. Warnings remain in the student’s file until the end of the academic year.
Disciplinary Probation
An official state of warning from the college which states that if the student violates any college policy during the probationary time, he/she could face up to suspension depending upon the severity of the violation. Students are required to sign a Probationary Contract with the Office of Student Affairs, acknowledging they understand the position they are in with relation to the probationary status. The probationary condition of the student may be communicated to the student’s academic advisor, coach or any person who has legal access to this information.
Restitution or Monetary Fine
Financial accountability for damage to property and/or continued disciplinary problems caused by the student or a fine that is deemed appropriate for the offense.
Community Service
A project or amount of hours served by the student for the good of the community. This is usually completed at William Jewell. If the service is approved to be done off-campus, it must be at a not-for-profit organization and the student cannot receive pay for his/her work.
Partial (non-academic) Suspension
A formal separation of the student from WJC in all regards (without refund) except designated academic-related activities (classes, library, chapel) during a specific period of time.
Full Suspension
A formal separation of the student (without refund) from WJC during a specific period of time. The period of suspension can range from one semester to an indefinite period of time.
Expulsion
Permanent separation of the student from WJC. Expulsion is permanently noted on the student’s William Jewell transcripts.
Disciplinary Procedural Guarantees
The following guarantees are granted to all students in the handling of all alleged violations of the Standard of Conduct:
Disciplinary Notification
Any student charged with an alleged violation of the Standard of Conduct will be given written notice as outlined in the Rules of Procedure in Student Disciplinary Matters. (The Rules of Procedure are available to any member of the campus community upon request in the Office of Student Affairs.)
Hearing
Every student alleged to have violated the Standard of Conduct has a right to a hearing. The WJC disciplinary system is a multi-dimensional system that allows the student the right to a formal hearing through the College Conduct Committee or an informal hearing through the Student Affairs staff. (See the Rules of Procedure for a more detailed outline of the hearing options.)
Assistance
Any student going before the College Conduct Committee for a formal hearing has the right to be assisted by a WJC administrator, faculty member, student, or advisor/legal counsel. The College Conduct Committee has full autonomy as to how the proceedings run. The individual may have an advisor or legal counsel present, but that person may only address the committee formally when recognized by the committee chairperson.
Appeal
All students who are charged and found guilty of a violation of the Standard of Conduct have the right to appeal the decision of Student Affairs staff or the College Conduct Committee as outlined below:
Appellate Process
The student must express his/her intent to appeal any decision to the Office of Student Affairs within 24 hours after the initial decision is delivered (verbally or written, whichever is first) to the student. The student must submit an appeal in writing to the President’s Office outlining the specific grounds for the appeal. The President has the autonomy to uphold the decision, reverse the decision all together, or change the decision by making the decision either more or less severe.
For more detailed information regarding the disciplinary process at William Jewell, contact the Office of Student Affairs for a copy of the Rules of Procedure in Student Disciplinary Matters.
There is an established 10 MB limit on the size of your mailbox on our e-mail server. This limit applies to the sum of the contents of your inbox, your deleted items, your sent items, and several other folders that reside in your e-mail account.
Daily checking of e-mail for security alerts is the best way to stay informed of threats that are or potentially could affect your machine.Windows users must regularly install the critical Windows updates from the Microsoft website. We suggest a schedule of once or twice a week. This process is simple to perform, and if done regularly takes only a few seconds to a few minutes to perform. The Information Services staff will readily assist users who are new to installing these updates.
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