Student Handbook - Butler University

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Advising. Members of the PuLSE office advise several student organizations including all branches of the Student Government Association (SGA), Fall Alternative Break (FAB), Alternative Spring Break (ASB) and Ambassadors of Change (AOC). Leadership training. A number of workshops and retreats are offered for the new and/or seasoned student leader. Legacy Leadership program. The PuLSE office coordinates the legacy leadership program which focuses on personal leadership skills, organizational leadership issues and development of community. Service consultations. Members of the Volunteer Center and the PuLSE office can help individuals and student organizations connect to a variety of ongoing or one-time service opportunities within the Indianapolis community and beyond. Service learning. Members of the PuLSE office work with various entities on campus and within the community on service-learning initiatives. Student organization accounts. Student organizations may conduct a variety of financial transactions within the office. Students can check organizational account balances, make deposits and receive cash advances. Please note, every recognized student organization must maintain its financial account at Butler University (for full policy see Organization Funds page 58) Student organization consultations. Members of the PuLSE office can help individuals and groups with a variety of organizational needs including event planning, developing goals, resolving conflict, fundraising and transitioning. Student organization records. The office maintains student organization records including constitutions, lists of officers, lists of advisors and various reports completed by the organization. Each December organizations must complete a fall semester report. Each spring, the office conducts a recognition process in which all organizations must submit updated information. Anyone who wishes to form an organization must begin the process through this office. Volunteer Center. The office supervises the student-run Volunteer Center located in Atherton 100. The center provides a variety of ways for students to get involved in the Indianapolis community including a weekly listserv and monthly service projects. The PuLSE office is also glad to assist any student organization with programming, goal setting, fundraising, service project planning and any other type of leadership development. A variety of resources are available in this office: Leadership library. Students can find books and other resources on a variety of leadership topics and skills (i.e., icebreakers, team builders, assertiveness, committee recruitment, meeting management) to check out on-loan as resources. Master calendar. A list of campus activities and student organization events can be found in this office. This calendar is subject to change. Organization mailboxes. Each recognized student organization has a mailbox located in the Atherton Union study lounge. Organization mail that is received by the PuLSE office as well as University correspondence is put in these mailboxes. Reservation “blue” forms. Student organizations use these forms to reserve meeting rooms and activity space across campus. Students can pick these forms up in the PuLSE office or online at http://www.butler.edu/about/conferences-special-events/general-information. Recreation Department Located in the Health and Recreation Complex, along with Counseling and Consultation Services and Health Services, the Department of Recreation offers students various activities to promote comprehensive health. Hours of operation are posted on the HRC website at www.butler.edu/hrc/. Contact the recreation department at (317) 940-4REC or the Health and Recreation Complex desk at (317) 940-4HRC for more information. The areas within the recreation department are as follows: Aquatics 53
Provides swim lessons for beginners through skilled swimmers as well as exercise classes and lifeguard training. Open swim time in the pool (six lanes), hot tub and sauna are also available. Visit www.butler.edu/recreation/aquatics/. Challenge Education Whether you are looking to do something a little out of your comfort zone by flying through the air 38 feet above-ground, by getting a workout climbing our outdoor tower, or you want to try team-building exercises on the low course, the challenge education program has something for you. Outdoor recreation activities including canoe trips, nature hikes and more are also being planned! www.butler.edu/recreation/challenge/ Club Sports Enjoy an activity that involves sport but don’t know where to turn? Look no more. This programming area encompasses students who want to participate in a sport as a form of recreation and competition. If a club sport isn’t currently offered that you would like to join, contact the recreation department and they will work with you to start your own. Approximately 20 club sports are offered including soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, crew, hockey and many more. Regardless of gender, skill level or experience – a club sport is waiting for you! Visit www.butler.edu/recreation/clubs/. Fitness Over thirty group exercise classes each week, massage therapy, personal training and educational seminars are areas within our fitness program. Go online at www.butler.edu/recreation/fitness/ for updates on class schedules that will include everything from Pilates and yoga to traditional aerobics, cycling, dance and more. Relaxing and rejuvenating massage are also available. Meet with one of our fitness supervisors and learn proper use of equipment. Do you want to get started on an exercise program, but don’t know where to begin? Set up an appointment with one of our certified personal trainers. Join the fun and get active! Intramural Sports Intramural sports are competitive, fun, social and exciting. Students, faculty and staff compete against each other in sports like football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball and dodge ball. Look for even more activities and events to come. Participate as a casual player or compete in our year-round Top Dawg competition in which organizations and teams can compete throughout the year based on points obtained by participation and results. Visit www.butler.edu/recreation/intramurals/. Religious/Spiritual Life at Butler The spiritual and religious needs of the Butler community are addressed by a number of dedicated individuals and student-led groups. Clergy are available for conferences and spiritual advising. Information regarding University recognized groups and community spiritual/religious opportunities and resources is available through the Butler Center for Faith and Vocation, www.butler.edu/cfv/; (317) 923-7253; or by visiting the center located in the Blue House, 4615 Sunset Ave., directly across from Clowes Memorial Hall. The Butler Catholic Community sponsors worship Sundays at 1:30 p.m. in the Johnson Room of Robertson Hall. Grace Unlimited-Lutheran/Episcopal Campus Ministry and the United Methodist Outreach offer worship Sundays at 7 p.m. at the Blue House. Campus Crusade for Christ, an evangelical Christian group, presents a weekly praise service and supports student-led Bible studies across campus. Butler Hillel, the Jewish student group, hosts weekly gatherings and monthly Shabbat dinners at the Blue House. Voices of Deliverance is a vibrant gospel choir steeped in the African-American Christian tradition. Young Life connects college students interested in mentoring middle and high school students. Veritas is a Christian organization devoted to discussion and reflection about faith and conviction. The Orthodox Christian Fellowship holds weekly prayer at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Blue House. The Muslim Students Association, the Butler Interfaith Council and the Shambala and Buddhist Meditation Group are the newest religious groups serving campus. If you don’t find a faith group on campus that fits your interest, visit the center staff. They can help you make a connection on campus or in the greater Indianapolis area. 54
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B U T L E R U N I V E R S I T Y 200
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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 and 36: a withdrawal for medical reasons, h
Page 37 and 38: chain resulting from the removal of
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: Off-Campus Students The Off-Campus
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
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Page 77 and 78: Mail and Packages The U.S. Postal S
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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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Page 89 and 90: Hazing and Initiation Practices All
Page 91 and 92: staff supervision. House directors
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Page 101 and 102: Upgrades It is desirable for facult
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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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