Student Handbook - Butler University

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CAMPUS LIFE Atherton Union (AU) Atherton Union is the focal point of many activities on campus and oversight of the building is the responsibility of the Programs for Leadership and Service Education (PuLSE) office (Atherton Union, 101). The union houses the volunteer center, bookstore, the Marketplace dining room, the C-Club, Starbucks Café, the Reilly Room, quiet study lounge, 24-hour computer lab, a student lounge area and several meeting rooms. The offices of the vice president for student affairs, PuLSE, Efroymson Diversity Center, residence life, Greek life and orientation programs, University bands and spirit programs and the office for internships and career services are located in the union. Several student organizations such as Student Government Association (SGA), off-campus student organization, panhellenic association and interfraternity council, the Drift yearbook, YMCA, black student union, DEMIA, Butler Alliance, Latino Unidos, ASIA, Voices of Deliverance, International Club, Dawg Pound and ECO also make their home in the union. Bulletin boards are located throughout the building to keep students informed about campus events. Check these boards for up-to-date information on campus activities and functions. The PuLSE office staff must stamp all notices to be posted, with the exception of employment opportunity notices, which must be approved by the office for Internship and Career Services (AU 315). Please see the sign posting policy on page 58. If there are facility issues or problems with the union, please report them to the PuLSE office at 940- 9262. In the case of an emergency please contact BUPD at 940-9396. ATM A Chase bank machine is located in the south end of the C-Club, near the convenience store. An Indiana Members Credit Union bank machine is located in Jordan Hall near the post office. Band and Spirit Programs University Bands In cooperation with the campus spirit program, the University bands department provides bands for University-wide events, off-campus University relations’ events and athletic events. The Butler University Marching Band (BUMB) and the Butler University Basketball Band (BUBB) are part of 'the spirit center of the Butler campus" and interested students are encouraged to participate. For information contact the University athletic band office in Atherton Union, 316, call the band office (940-9876) or visit the band website at www.butler.edu/spirit/. Spirit Programs In cooperation with the University band department, the campus spirit program encourages all students to get involved in "the spirit center of the Butler campus" by supporting Butler University and Butler athletics. The spirit programs advise and coordinate the Butler University cheerleaders and the BU mascots. Information is available from the spirit programs office in the Atherton fitness center, by calling 940-9623 or by writing spirit coordinator Jamie Westfall at jwestfal@butler.edu. Bicycles Bicycle Racks Butler University has placed bike racks at several campus locations. Faculty, staff and students who ride bikes on campus are encouraged to use and lock theirs bikes to one of the existing bike racks. Bikes should not be chained or locked to trees, handrails, benches, light poles, etc. Bikes that are locked to anything other than a bike rack will be removed and held in a secure location for the owner to claim. Damage to a lock or 33
chain resulting from the removal of a bike from an unauthorized location will be the responsibility of the bike owner. Bicycle Registration Registering bicycles with BUPD reduces the chance of theft and increases the chances of recovery if lost or stolen. Registration can be done Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at BUPD, 525 W. Hampton Drive. Bookstore The Butler bookstore, located on the second level of Atherton Union, stocks Butler mementos, general books, reference materials, clothing, stationary supplies, gifts, greeting cards and candy and academic supplies. The textbook department on the lower level of Atherton Union carries all textbooks, music and pharmacy reference. Regular Hours for the Bookstore: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday noon–5 p.m. Textbook Department Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday closed Special Summer/Break Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday closed Building Hours A policy on access to buildings has been established to ensure that University facilities remain open in a safe and secure manner. Buildings are open until 11 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. These hours may vary during scheduled University holidays. Butler University Police Department (BUPD) The purpose of BUPD is to maintain a safe and secure environment for the University community. BUPD is responsible for ID card issue, parking services, risk management, emergency response planning, crime prevention, investigation of criminal activity, incident response and patrol activities. It also assumes responsibility for providing assistance in emergency situations, including fire, ambulance and police services. The phone number for BUPD is 940-9396 or, in case of emergency, 911 from a campus phone. BUPD is located at 525 W. Hampton Drive, across the street from Ross Hall, to the east. Clowes Memorial Hall Clowes Memorial Hall is recognized as Indianapolis’ finest performing arts facility and has been since its historic opening in 1963. Each year, Clowes presents an eclectic season of events (known as Clowes Presents) ranging from modern dance, jazz, popular music and international performances. Clowes is also home to performances from the Indianapolis Opera, Butler music ensembles, Butler Ballet, the Diversity Lecture Series, Broadway Across America Indianapolis and countless comedy tours, concerts and theatrical productions. 34
Page 1 and 2: B U T L E R U N I V E R S I T Y 200
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.....
Page 5 and 6: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Butler University
Page 7 and 8: In 1985, the University completed a
Page 9 and 10: CAMPUS RESOURCES University Adminis
Page 11 and 12: Senior director, corporation & foun
Page 13 and 14: Mortar Board 6533 Music department
Page 15 and 16: ACADEMICS Academic Adviser Butler U
Page 17 and 18: cumstances; they also will carry an
Page 19 and 20: • Atherton Union - Microsoft Wind
Page 21 and 22: Educational Records List Custodian
Page 23 and 24: Applied music examinations are sche
Page 25 and 26: Right of appealing a grade Once a f
Page 27 and 28: Resources Curricular support for st
Page 29 and 30: Butler Libraries By promoting stude
Page 31 and 32: Programs for Overseas Study Butler
Page 33 and 34: dents may register during any publi
Page 35: a withdrawal for medical reasons, h
Page 39 and 40: legal recommendations. Additionally
Page 41 and 42: • Annual student sponsored servic
Page 43 and 44: olled full-time for the fall semest
Page 45 and 46: in very rare instances, gift assist
Page 47 and 48: illed in May, June and July. Studen
Page 49 and 50: may result in the cancellation of c
Page 51 and 52: Friday 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Women’s/M
Page 53 and 54: • He/She may require any former s
Page 55 and 56: Off-Campus Students The Off-Campus
Page 57 and 58: Provides swim lessons for beginners
Page 59 and 60: tion and outreach programs, diversi
Page 61 and 62: given, a new organization may meet
Page 63 and 64: Purchasing Policies Purchases made
Page 65 and 66: RESIDENCE LIFE Residence Life is a
Page 67 and 68: studies and enhance their feelings
Page 69 and 70: Faculty-in-residence Faculty-in-res
Page 71 and 72: (spring formal recruitment pledges/
Page 73 and 74: Appliances Refrigerators used in re
Page 75 and 76: • The use of acetate, cellophane,
Page 77 and 78: Mail and Packages The U.S. Postal S
Page 79 and 80: as well as establishing norms for u
Page 81 and 82: • Requests for phone jack repairs
Page 83 and 84: GREEK LIFE Greek life refers to But
Page 85 and 86: XI. IX. Any social function/event i
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d. For events hosted outside the ch
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Hazing and Initiation Practices All
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staff supervision. House directors
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10. Unauthorized use or possession
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with the opportunity to respond. Th
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4. Information Resources will maint
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(a) A number of websites exist toda
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Upgrades It is desirable for facult
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(b) i. Class C infractions are puni
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(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) The “vendor
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IX. Regulation on Use of Sound Ampl
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1. The University may discipline an
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A male or a female may be the victi
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dismissal and/or separation from th
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Introduction The Butler University
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iii. iv. for terms of two years, so
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4. In the event of a hearing before
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“responsible”, the board must r
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(b) should receive a grade of "I,"
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structors and courses; participatio
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Financial matters .................
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