Graduate Student Handbook

Section One: University Policies and Expectations.................................................................... 1

Life Together: Commitments for a Community of Learning.................................................. 1

Seminary Addendum to Life Together Commitment.............................................................. 1

Student Academic Integrity Policy.......................................................................................... 2

Alcohol, Tobacco and Illegal Drug Policy.............................................................................. 5

Animals on Campus Policy..................................................................................................... 6

Annual Safety and Security Report......................................................................................... 7

Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act....................................................................................... 7

Conflict and Grievance Procedure.......................................................................................... 8

EMU Statement on Faith Diversity......................................................................................... 8

Faculty Office Hours............................................................................................................... 9

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)........................................................... 9

Definition of Directory Information...................................................................................... 10

Hoverboards.......................................................................................................................... 10

Inclement Weather Policy..................................................................................................... 11

Information Systems Policies................................................................................................ 11

Intellectual Property.............................................................................................................. 11

Missing Student Protocol (Clery Act 2008).......................................................................... 12

Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy (Title IX)......................................... 12

Policy on the Support of Transgender Students.................................................................... 13

Safety Policy for Cross-Cultural Programs........................................................................... 15

Student Complaint Policy...................................................................................................... 16

Student Participation in Institutional Decision Making........................................................ 16

Student Publications Ownership and Appointments............................................................. 17

Use of Mail Room for Sending Chain Letters or Inappropriate Surveys.............................. 17

Virginia Laws Governing Alcohol & Other Drugs............................................................... 17

Commonwealth of Virginia Laws......................................................................................... 19

Virginia Laws Governing Distracted Driving....................................................................... 21

Voter Registration................................................................................................................. 22

Section Two: Student Services and Safety Guidelines............................................................. 23

Seminary and Graduate Student General Services Fee......................................................... 23

Housing................................................................................................................................. 24

Vehicle Registration and Parking Permits............................................................................. 24

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Identification Cards (ID Cards)............................................................................................. 24

Academic Support................................................................................................................. 24

Career Services...................................................................................................................... 26

Computing for Students........................................................................................................ 26

Counseling Services.............................................................................................................. 27

Dining Services..................................................................................................................... 27

Royals’ Den........................................................................................................................... 27

Hartzler Library..................................................................................................................... 27

Menno Simons Historical Library......................................................................................... 27

University Archives............................................................................................................... 27

Health Services...................................................................................................................... 27

Helpdesk................................................................................................................................ 28

Multicultural Student Services.............................................................................................. 29

International Student Services............................................................................................... 29

Photocopying......................................................................................................................... 30

Mail Room............................................................................................................................. 30

Recreational........................................................................................................................... 30

Recreational Facilities—Indoor.................................................................................... 30

Recreational Facilities—Outdoor.................................................................................. 31

Telephone Service................................................................................................................. 31

University Bookstore............................................................................................................. 31

Safety and Security Guidelines............................................................................................. 31

Crime Prevention........................................................................................................... 31

Emergencies: How to Respond...................................................................................... 33

Fire Safety Response Procedures.................................................................................. 33

Fireworks....................................................................................................................... 34

Weapons........................................................................................................................ 34

Spiritual................................................................................................................................. 34

Fellowship and Spiritual Companioning for Graduate Students................................... 34

Chapel Options for Graduate Students.......................................................................... 35

Campus Ministries......................................................................................................... 35

Religious Involvement.................................................................................................. 35

Financial................................................................................................................................ 36

Student Accounts Office............................................................................................... 36

Payment Policy.............................................................................................................. 36

Financial Assistance Office........................................................................................... 36

Insurance....................................................................................................................... 36

Liability......................................................................................................................... 36

Refund and Withdrawal Policy..................................................................................... 37

Miscellaneous........................................................................................................................ 37

Registrar’s Office.......................................................................................................... 37

Meeting Facilities.......................................................................................................... 38

Reserving and Using Campus Facilities........................................................................ 39

Sponsoring Speakers and Demonstrations.................................................................... 39

Box Office..................................................................................................................... 39

Auxiliary Services......................................................................................................... 39

Constituency Relationships........................................................................................... 39

Section III: Disciplinary Information and Policies................................................................... 41

Standards of Conduct: Information and Policies................................................................... 41

Accountability and Support........................................................................................... 41

Restorative Justice and Student Accountability at EMU.............................................. 41

Scope of Community Expectations............................................................................... 42

Standards of Conduct.................................................................................................... 42

Standards of Conduct: Procedures................................................................................. 48

Preliminary Inquiry/Staff Conference........................................................................... 48

Section IV Seminary Specific Information............................................................................... 54

Worship and Fellowship........................................................................................................ 54

Computer Resources.............................................................................................................. 54

Counseling Services.............................................................................................................. 54

Facilities................................................................................................................................ 54

Activities Fee......................................................................................................................... 54

Information Flow................................................................................................................... 55

Seminary Community Council.............................................................................................. 55

Snack and Food Service........................................................................................................ 55

Whom to See 55