STUDENT - Cornish College of the Arts

2013–2014
STUDENT
HANDBOOK

A LETTER FROM
THE DEAN OF
STUDENT LIFE
DEAR CORNISH STUDENTS,
Welcome to Cornish College of the Arts! Whether you are a
new or continuing student you are the most important part
of our campus community.
I am privileged to serve as your Dean of Student Life and
focus my leadership on creating a healthy, safe and
inclusive campus where you can maximize your personal
potential while pursuing your educational goals.
Something for Everyone
Cornish is an amazing college with so much to offer. I
encourage you to take time to explore and embrace the rich
opportunities presented to you. From lectures, recitals,
shows, performances and exhibitions to extraordinary
campus programs and activities plus greater Seattle events,
there is something here for everyone!
Get Involved and Stay Healthy
Join a Student Interest Group (SIG), start a SIG, become a
member of the Cornish Student Leadership Council or a
professional organization—be an entrepreneur and start
something new. Find out about local recreational facilities,
find a Yoga class, learn about nutrition, get enough sleep,
and take time to get to know your staff and faculty, other
students and your neighbors.
Expect Respect
Stand up for what you believe in, consider and learn from
the diverse perspectives of others, and redirect or report
uncivil and other inappropriate behavior.
Give back to your community
Share your time and talents with others on campus by
getting involved with the Cornish Student Leadership Council,
volunteering to help with various events on campus or find a
non-profit organization to volunteer in or around Seattle.
This all rolls up into what we call the Cornish Experience,
and it embodies what is expected of you as members of the
Cornish community.
The Office of Student Life is committed to helping you be
successful and to have one of the greatest experiences in
your life! We are also here for you if you encounter an
unexpected obstacle along the way or if you have a
complaint or an idea. Please bring your ideas, your
concerns and your suggestions to our office on the 3rd floor
of MCC. We welcome your energy and your input! It’s our
job to help you to seize, reflect upon and integrate your
diverse campus experiences—weaving them into the overall
fabric of your education.
I encourage you to read this Student Handbook (as you are
responsible for knowing this information) to learn more
about the many programs and services the Office of Student
Life brings to you and the rights and responsibilities of you
as a student. Please stop by our office to say “hi” and find
out more about who we are and what we have to offer.
Best wishes for an extraordinary Cornish experience!
Jerry E. Hekkel
Dean of Student Life
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION–1
Disclaimer–1
Mission Statement –1
Core Themes –1
Core Values –1
Diversity Statement –1
ACADEMIC RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES–3
Academic & Degree Planning –3
Advising/Degree Requirements–3
Advising Worksheet (Degree Audit)–3
College Elective Requirement–4
Humanities & Sciences Requirements–4
Academic Calendar–5
Academic Freedom–5
Academic Honesty: Cheating, Plagiarism & Other
Academic Dishonesty–5
Academic Policies–6
Academic Standards–6
Academic Transcripts–6
Attendance–7
Change of Major–7
Compass–7
Complete Withdrawal/Leave Of Absence–7
Freedom Of Expression–8
Grades–8
Grading System–8
Calculating Your Grade Point Average–8
Career/Term Credit Hours Attempted–8
Career/Term Credit Hours Earned–8
Delivery Of Semester Grade Reports–9
Grade Changes And Grade Dispute–9
Incomplete Grades–9
Repeated Courses–9
Term Academic Honors–9
Graduation –9
Commencement Ceremonies–9
General Graduation Requirements–9
Graduation With Honors–10
Independent Study–10
Reasonable, Fair Evaluations
And Academic Grievances–10
Registration–10
Adding And Dropping Courses–11
Closed Classes/Waiting Lists–11
Credit Limit Per Semester–11
Drop Grades/Course Abandonment–11
Grade Option–11
Late Registration–11
Registration & Course Completion–11
Religious Holidays–12
Student Artwork–12
Student Privacy–12
Family Education Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA)–12
Solomon Amendment–12
Transfer/Nontraditional Credits–12
CAMPUS POLICIES–14
Alcohol and Drugs On Campus–14
Animals on Campus–14
Code of Student Conduct–14
Commercial Activities–14
Computer/Network Policy–14
Employee-Student Relations–15
Equal Opportunity Policy–16
Freedom Of Assembly And Association–16
Non-Retaliation Policy–16
Off-Campus Speakers–16
Personal Protective Order or Restraining Order–16
Resident Handbook–17
Sexual Misconduct Policy and Reporting Process–17
Smoking–17
Student Concerns–17
Student E-Mail Policy–17
Student Right-To-Know Act/The Jeanne Clery Act–18
Weapons On Campus–18
FACILITIES AND SERVICES–19
Apparel–19
Bookstore–19
Computers–19

Computer Labs–19
Kerry Hall–19
Main Campus Center–19
Wireless Network Access–19
Copy Machines/Coin-Ops/Scanning–20
CSLC Student Lounge–20
E-Mail–20
Food Service & Vending Machines–20
Housing and Residence Life–20
Identification Cards–21
Information Technology–21
Library–21
Lockers–23
Lost And Found–23
Mailboxes & Mail–23
Messages–23
Map & Locations–24
Operating Days & Building Hours–26
Posting Guidelines–27
Recycling–27
Residence Halls–27
Restrooms–27
Telephones–27
Transportation–28
Bicycles–28
Buses–28
Parking–28
Shuttle/Van–28
Student Bus Pass Subsidy Program–28
Reporting An Accident On Campus–32
Security Offices–32
Security Tips–33
Text Message Notification System–33
STUDENT LIFE & RESOURCES–34
Campus Directory/Who Has Answers?–34
Career & Job Assistance–37
Common Meeting Times–37
Community Resources–37
Cornish College of the Arts Website–40
Counseling Services–40
Disability Support Services–40
Events–41
Galleries & Exhibition Spaces–41
Insurance–41
International Students–41
Meal Plans–42
Off-Campus Housing–42
Office of Student Life–42
Student Organizations–42
Cornish Student Leadership Council–42
Student Interest Groups–43
Study Abroad–43
Veterans–43
Voter Information–43
Wellness & Health Promotions–44
Writing Center–44
MONEY ISSUES–29
APPENDIX A–45
Office of Financial Aid & Student Accounts Office–29
Financial Aid–29
Financial Aid Disbursement–29
Financial Aid Refunds–29
Scholarships–30
Tuition–30
Tuition Refunds Due To Withdrawal–31
Tuition Refunds With Financial Aid Recalculation–31
Work Study Employment–31
Code Of Student Conduct–47
Student Sexual Misconduct Policy & Procedure–57
APPENDIX B–63
Academic Calendar–63
SAFETY & EMERGENCY–32
Health And Safety Procedures–32
Fire–32
First Aid Kits–32
Inclement Weather–32

INTRODUCTION
On behalf of the faculty and staff of Cornish College of the
Arts, welcome! We are delighted to have you with us and
look forward to getting to know you better. This student
handbook contains valuable information to help students
thrive and succeed while enrolled at Cornish. The Office of
Student Life has designed the handbook to be used in
conjunction with the Cornish College of the Arts Catalog,
which includes descriptions of courses as well as
requirements for graduation and completion of an academic
major. Please note that it is your responsibility to be familiar
with the material covered in this handbook.
The information contained herein is accurate as of the
publication date. The most current information regarding
academic policies is available through the Registration &
Records Office. Additional information on policies relating to
student life is available through The Office of Student Life.
Please feel free to contact The Office of Student Life at
206.726.5003 or studentlife@cornish.edu if you have any
questions or suggestions for future editions of the student
handbook. We hope you take advantage of all the programs,
services and opportunities Cornish College of the Arts and
the city of Seattle have to offer. Please do not hesitate to let
us know how we may assist you.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this handbook is subject to
change at any time. It is intended to serve as a general source
of information about Cornish and in no way constitutes a binding
contract between the students and the College. Cornish
College of the Arts reserves the right to withdraw or change
any curricular offerings, instructors or schedules, to revise
tuition and fee structures, and to amend Cornish policies.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Cornish College of the Arts is to provide
students aspiring to become practicing artists with an
educational program of the highest possible quality, in an
environment that nurtures creativity and intellectual curiosity,
while preparing them to contribute to society as artists,
citizens, and innovators.
CORE THEMES
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Develop Student Core Competencies
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Develop Student Agency
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Foster Experimentation and Innovative Practice among
Students
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Foster a Campus Community Conducive to Learning and
Positive Growth
CORE VALUES
Cornish College of the Arts is committed to the following
core values:
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Providing an educational environment that offers
personalized attention and acknowledges the whole
person, cultivating artistic potential and individual voice.
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Supplying a rigorous and balanced arts education that
encourages experimentation and innovation while
providing a solid grounding in technique and craft.
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Providing a fine arts education that develops imaginative
and critical thinking capacities grounded in knowledge,
producing not just trained, but educated artists.
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Creating a college environment that demonstrates
respect for equal opportunity for all persons and the
inclusion of diversity in the curriculum and in the ranks of
the student body, faculty, staff and Board of Trustees.
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Offering a faculty of practicing artists whose
accomplishments serve to inspire and inform students
seeking a professional career in the arts.
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Contributing meaningfully to the cultural vitality of the
community.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Cornish College of the Arts commits to demonstrating
respect for individual expression and integrity; to promoting
the equality of opportunity and rights of all persons within
the community, and to actively encouraging and maintaining
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the representation and inclusion of diverse cultures and
backgrounds within the student body, faculty, staff and
curriculum. We believe that diversity refers to a number of
human qualities and characteristics. National origin, race,
gender, age, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual
orientation and disabilities are characteristics that combine
in unique ways, forming the multiple identities we all hold.
Those diverse characteristics contribute positively to the
environment of the College and to an education that
accurately reflects and contributes to the complex interplay
of art, culture and society.
We hold ourselves responsible to fulfill the mission of the
College by preparing students “to contribute to society as
artists, citizens, and innovators,” and believe that the
mission is best served by actively cultivating a positive
environment in which to explore and express the diverse
perspectives of a pluralistic society.
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ACADEMIC RIGHTS
& RESPONSIBILITIES
ACADEMIC & DEGREE PLANNING
Advising/Degree Requirements
For students admitted Fall 2013, a Bachelor of Fine Arts
(BFA) or Bachelor of Music (BMus) from Cornish College of
the Arts consists of the following basic requirements. Please
see the Cornish College of the Arts Catalog or www.cornish.
edu for a more detailed breakdown of degree requirements.
If the degree requirements change during the time you are
enrolled at Cornish, you may choose to complete a degree
under the new requirements or elect to continue under those
in effect at the time of your initial enrollment. You may not
combine provisions of the two programs.
Major Credits H&S Credits College Electives Total Credits
Art 85 30 6 121
Dance 91 30 6 127
Design 85* 30 6 121
Music 92 30 6 128
Performance Production 90 30 6 126
Theater 94 30 6 130
* Interior Design completes 86 credits in major for a total of 122.
To ensure graduation within four years and timely
progression in class standing, students should complete at
least 30-33 credits each year and closely follow the model
program listed in the Cornish Catalog. Class level is based
on a student’s total (career) earned credits:
Additionally, the Assistant Registrar will review students’
degree progress each summer and make updates to Degree
Audits, which are available to you on Compass at any time
in order to detail your progress toward completion of degree
requirements.
Freshman 0 – 29 credits
Sophomore 30 – 59 credits
Junior 60 – 89 credits
Senior 90+ credits
Advising Worksheet (Degree Audit)
The Degree Audit indicates course requirements that you
have completed, course requirements in progress, and
requirements still to be completed.
The College website will have the most current model
program for your area of study. The Department Chair will
serve as advisor or appoint a faculty member in that
capacity. In addition to meeting with students before
advance registration, the advisor is there to answer any
questions regarding degree requirements and academic
progress. Students are also encouraged to make a yearly
appointment with the Assistant Registrar in the Registration
& Records Office to discuss their academic progress.
It is most easily understood when read in conjunction with
the description of your Model Program as detailed in the
Cornish College of the Arts Catalog and on the College
website. If you need help interpreting the Degree Audit or
have questions, please contact your Departmental Advisor
or the Registration & Records Office.
The Degree Audit does not constitute an official academic
record. Rather, it is created in support of student
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Degree Audit
total credits needed
to meet requirement
total credits earned thus far
in completion of requirement
credits needed credits earned courses taken grade year/term
humanities & sciences
H&S elective 12.00 6.00
HS392-directed studies 3.00 HS392 A 2012 Spring
HS221-cosmology 3.00 HS221 P 2011 Fall
HS205-writing non-fiction in progress 2013 Fall
degree requirement
courses needed to
meet requirement
in progress notation refers
to the most recent term for
which the student is enrolled
courses taken, grade
received, academic
year/term completed
responsibility to be aware of timely completion of all degree
requirements as listed in the Cornish College of the Arts
Catalog.
Evaluation of degree progress is summarized within the
three areas of a BFA or BMus degree: Humanities &
Sciences, Major Course Work, and College Electives (course
work outside the major).
The Unapplied Course Work section lists courses that are
not currently being applied to your degree. If this section
lists a course that you think should satisfy one of your
degree requirements, please check in with the Registration
& Records Office so that we can confirm with you and the
department the correct information.
College Elective Requirement
Students are required to take 6 credits of coursework
outside their major area of study. Refer to the Schedule of
Classes each semester for courses that are indicated as
open to non-majors. Courses in Humanities & Sciences will
also meet the College Elective requirement.
This program is organized around a first-year Integrated
Studies experience, after which students select additional
Humanities & Sciences coursework from three main areas:
Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences. Students are
able to take a range of interdisciplinary and disciplinary
courses to satisfy their distribution requirement and nine
credits of HS electives offer both flexibility and choice.
For students admitted Fall 2013, the required distribution of
30 credits is as follows:
Integrated Studies
(required first-year program)
Humanities
Sciences
Social Sciences
H & S Electives
Total
12 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
9 credits
30 credits
Each Humanities & Sciences course is assigned to a
category in the humanities, sciences or social sciences.
Consult the Schedule of Classes for the requirement
category met by a course in a specific term.
Humanities & Sciences Requirements
As part of their BFA or BMus degree, students will
complete a minimum of 30 credits in Humanities and
Sciences course work.
Attendance is required for all Humanities & Sciences courses.
To pass Integrated Studies, students may not exceed 9 hours
of absence. In all other Humanities & Sciences courses,
students are permitted three absences with no impact on their
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grade. In all courses, the permitted absences include
absences due to personal matters or illness and absences
due to departmental commitments, such as rehearsals,
performances, or show installation. In all cases, it is the
responsibility of each student to alert his or her instructor of
a pending absence and to make arrangements to complete
all coursework in a timely manner. To minimize absences,
students should take care to register for courses that fit their
schedules and do not conflict with other courses or internships.
All students are required to have at least six credits of
college writing and that requirement is either satisfied by
successful completion of Integrated Studies or by completion
of equivalent coursework in expository writing and research
writing. (Transfer students will have their transcripts
evaluated in relation to this requirement.) Integrated Studies
is required for all students with fewer than fifteen transfer
credits in areas of study that do not include expository
writing or its equivalent. Students with twelve transfer
credits, inclusive of three credits of expository writing or its
equivalent may opt to complete their first-year Integrated
Studies requirement by taking one more course in expository
or research writing and can consult with the Dean of
Academic Services and/or the Humanities and Sciences
Department Chair to determine the appropriate course.
Limited courses outside the Humanities & Sciences department
(e.g. Anatomy, Visual Art History, Film History) may be
used towards up to 6 credits of the H&S Electives requirement;
see course descriptions for degree requirement applicability.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Academic Calendar is included in Appendix B of the
Student Handbook. It can also be accessed online at www.
cornish.edu/academics/registration/academic_calendar/
and on Compass.
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
Students have the following rights regarding academic freedom:
Students are guaranteed the rights of free inquiry,
expression, and assembly upon and within College facilities
that are generally open and available to the public.
Students are free to pursue appropriate educational
objectives from among the College’s curricula, programs
and services.
Students shall be protected against prejudicial or arbitrary
and capricious academic valuation. At the same time, they
are responsible for maintaining the standards of academic
performance established by each of their instructors.
Students have the right to a learning environment which is
free from unlawful discrimination, inappropriate and
disrespectful conduct, and any and all harassment.
Students are protected against improper disclosure of
information about their views, beliefs, and political
associations that instructors acquire in the course of their
work as instructors, advisors, and counselors. Such
information is considered confidential.
Students have the right to privacy of all student records
according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) of 1974.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: CHEATING, PLAGIARISM
& OTHER ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
The College demands a high level of artistic integrity and
academic honesty on the part of students. No form of
academic dishonesty will be tolerated.
Acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
cheating on an examination, stealing examination questions,
substituting one person for another at an examination,
substituting a work of art not your own in a critique session,
falsifying data, destroying or tampering with or stealing a
computer program or file, and plagiarism (using as one’s
own the ideas or writings of another).
If an instructor demonstrates to his/her Department Chair
that a student is guilty of academic dishonesty, the student
will be assigned a failing grade for the entire course.
Disciplinary action may be determined by the Academic
Standards Committee depending on the circumstances of
the particular case. Further disciplinary actions may include
warning, probation, suspension, and expulsion. Students
may appeal the action within 30 days from the action.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
Cornish has established academic requirements and
standards which must be met for successful completion of
individual courses and a baccalaureate degree. These
requirements and standards are printed in the Cornish
catalog. Department Chairs, faculty members and the Dean
of Academic Services will provide advice and guidance in
academic matters, but students are ultimately responsible for
successful progress and completion of their own program.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
The Academic Standards Committee is responsible for the
development of grading and evaluation policy at Cornish. In
addition, decisions pertaining to academic probation and
suspension of students, as well as student petitions of
College regulations, are addressed by the committee. The
Academic Standards Committee, comprised of the Provost,
Department Chairs, Dean of Student Life, VP of Enrollment
Management and the Dean of Academic Services, meets at
the end of each regular academic term to review and/or
report on student progress.
The following information defines minimum academic standards
and possible actions as mandated by College policy.
Good Academic Standing/minimum Grade Point
Average Requirement
Students are required to maintain a 2.0 minimum career
grade point average during the course of their studies.
Academic Warning
Academic warning is given when a student’s semester
grade point average falls below minimum academic
standing requirements.
Departmental Probation
Departmental Probation precedes Departmental Release
and serves as a warning action, based on concerns with the
student’s artistic conduct and/or development and
academic performance.
Academic Probation
Students are placed on academic probation when the
career grade point average falls below minimum
academic standing requirements. If a student is placed on
academic probation for two consecutive regular
semesters, the student may be suspended from further
study at the College.
Suspension
A student may be suspended if the career grade point
average remains below the required minimum grade point
average for two consecutive semesters of attendance or in
the case of a Departmental Release. Departmental Release is
an action initiated by the student’s department in conjunction
with the Academic Standards Committee and is based on
concerns with the student’s artistic behavior and/or
development outside of strict grade point average
calculations. Departmental Release restricts students from
pursuing their studies in that particular department for one
year after which time they may petition to return to the
Department. See more details about Departmental Release in
the student handbooks of individual departments. A
suspended student who wishes to return to Cornish must
petition the Academic Standards Committee after one
academic year has passed. The student must then reapply to
the College through the Admission and Financial Aid Offices.
Expulsion
A student may be expelled based on recommendation by
the Academic Standards Committee for unacceptable
academic and/or artistic conduct. This action is noted on
the student’s transcript and prohibits return to Cornish for
any further study.
ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS
To request a transcript, students must complete a request
form in the Registration & Records Office and pay any
processing fee at the Student Accounts Office. Release of
student transcripts to third parties may be withheld if
students have outstanding financial obligations to the
College. Cornish does not release copies of transcripts and
certificates from other schools. Students should allow for 3
working days processing time for official transcripts.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts bear the signature of the Dean of
Academic Services, the College seal and the date of issue,
and are normally requested by students to be sent to other
institutions or potential employers after graduation. There is a
$5 charge for each official transcript. See www.cornish.edu/
academics/registration/transcripts for ordering information.
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Unofficial Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are issued directly to the student and
should only be used for academic planning. Unofficial
transcripts are free of charge. Current students and students
who have attended Cornish since 2011 may also access
their unofficial transcript on Compass.
ATTENDANCE
All students are responsible for following the faculty’s
expectations for attendance and punctuality each semester
in each class. Most departments have developed
attendance policies which describe departmental
expectations and consequences of noncompliance. It is the
student’s responsibility to become aware of and follow the
attendance policies.
CHANGE OF MAJOR
Students interested in a change of major that entails
transferring to a different department should consult with
Registration & Records Office as soon as they begin to
consider this option. Office staff will assist students in
scheduling a portfolio review/audition as well as facilitating
the evaluation and application of course work completed to
the new degree program, and any necessary adjustments to
the student’s course registration. An application for change
of major is available in the Registration & Records Office.
Because inter-departmental transfer can mean additional
time to degree completion, it is important that students
inform the Registration & Records Office so that staff can
advise the student appropriately.
COMPASS
Compass is the College’s online information system. The
Schedule of Classes, course information, financial aid
applications and awards, tuition information, bill payment,
housing assignments, grades and degree progress
information can all be accessed through Compass. For help
using Compass, contact the Registration & Records Office.
COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL/LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Complete Withdrawal
Students may completely withdraw from the semester up
until the last day of the eleventh week of the semester.
Students should meet with their department chair for
academic advising before pursuing this route. Students
should also carefully review the grading and tuition refund
policy as part of their decision to withdraw from the college.
Unless the student formally requests a Leave of Absence, a
complete withdrawal from the term will be understood to
indicate that the student is officially withdrawing from
Cornish College. Please also see the Money Issues section
for important information about complete withdrawal and
your student account.
Returning To Cornish After Withdrawing
Students who wish to return to Cornish, and who have not
taken a Leave of Absence, must contact both the Admission
and Financial Aid Offices to submit an application to return
and may be asked to schedule a portfolio review or audition.
They must also follow new degree requirements if any have
been instituted.
Leave Of Absence
A formal Leave of Absence can be requested for up to one
academic year by students who have completed at least
one semester at Cornish in good academic standing (see
Academic Standing section for detail). Leave of Absence
forms can be obtained from the Registration & Records
Office.
A Leave of Absence essentially reserves a student’s place in
the department for the duration of the leave. Also, if new
degree requirements are instituted while the student is gone,
a Leave of Absence ensures that the student only need
complete the degree requirements in place at the time of the
student’s departure.
Return From Leave Of Absence
Students who wish to return from a Leave of Absence must
submit a Return from Leave Request, which can be found
on Compass. Once the request has been submitted, the
student may register during Continuing Student Advance
Registration.
Students planning to return from an approved leave of
absence should contact the Office of Financial Aid at
206.726.5014 and complete their FAFSA with Cornish
School Code 012315 by the February 15th priority deadline.
See Financial Aid section of catalog for more information.
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FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Students are free to examine and discuss all questions of
interest to them and to express opinions publicly and privately.
They are free to support causes, provided they do so in an
orderly manner which does not disrupt the regular essential
operation of the College or violate the Code of Student Conduct.
It must be made clear to the College and to the community
that in public expression and demonstration, students speak
only for themselves. The instructor, in class and in conference,
should encourage free discussion, inquiry, and expression
relative to the subject of the course. Students are free to
take exception to data or views offered and to reserve
judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible
for learning the content of the course and for completing all
assignments of any course of study in which they are enrolled.
GRADES
Grading System
The faculty at Cornish College of the Arts use the following
grading system:
D+ 1.3 grade point
D 1.0 grade point
D- 0.7 grade point
F 0.0 grade point
Grades Not Calculated Within GPA
P
W
NC
I
NG
Pass (C or better)
Withdrawn
Non-Credit audit
Incomplete
No Grade Submitted by Instructor;
Contact Registration & Records Office.
Calculating Your Grade Point Average
Only graded courses are calculated into the grade point
average. The grade point value of a letter grade is multiplied
by the number of credit hours attempted to yield the number
of grade points for each class [e.g., a C (2.0) in a 3-credit
course equals 6.0 grade points]. Add up all grade points and
divide by total attempted graded credit hours to calculate
your grade point average (do not count credits for grades of
P, I , or W; do count credits for F grades). See example below.
Grades Calculated Within GPA
A 4.0 grade point
A- 3.7 grade point
B+ 3.3 grade point
B 3.0 grade point
B- 2.7 grade point
C+ 2.3 grade point
C 2.0 grade point
C- 1.7 grade point
Career/Term Credit Hours Attempted
This total includes failed courses, incompletes, and withdrawals.
Career/Term Credit Hours Earned
The total number of Cornish credits that can apply toward
degree completion. This number may be inflated by extra
courses taken by the student, which do not apply toward
the degree. Check with the Assistant Registrar or your
Department Chair for verification of credits earned that
count toward degree completion.
Course Grade Credit Hours Grade Points Credit x Grade
HS123 West Civ. B- 3.00 x 2.70 = 8.10
HS103 Expo Writing A 3.00 x 4.00 = 12.00
DA101 Ballet A- 3.00 x 3.70 = 11.10
DA 111 Modern B 3.00 x 3.00 = 9.00
DA133 Music for Dancers B+ 2.00 x 3.30 = 6.60
DA151 Movement B 2.00 x 3.00 = 6.00
Total 16.00 52.80
52.80 divided by 16.00 = 3.30 Term GPA
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Delivery Of Semester Grade Reports
Grade reports are posted at the end of each term and
available to the student through Compass.
Grade Changes And Grade Dispute
Questions about a grade should be addressed initially to the
instructor. If grade dispute resolution cannot be achieved
between instructor and student, the issue should then be
referred to the Chair of the Department(s) involved, and, in
last resort, to the Provost. For more information, see
Handbook section on Reasonable, Fair Evaluations and
Academic Grievances.
Grade corrections and/or changes must be submitted by
the Instructor to the Registration & Records Office by the
9th week of the semester after the course was taken.
Changes to posted final grades are accepted only in
corrections of instructor error. Instructors can submit Grade
Change forms through Compass or through the Registration
& Records Office.
Incomplete Grades
To receive an incomplete grade, a student must agree upon
and complete an Incomplete Grade Contract with the
instructor. This Contract should be approved by the
student’s department chair and submitted to the
Registration & Records Office by the last day of the
semester. Incomplete grades must be submitted to the
Registration & Records Office by the 9th week of the next
regular semester (e.g., an incomplete taken in Spring must
be converted to a grade by the instructor by the 9th week of
the following Fall term). Obtain Incomplete Grade Contract
forms from the Registration & Records Office or through
Compass.
Please note, scholarship eligibility for the following
academic year is determined in early February and is based
on the Fall term career GPA at that time. Students taking
incompletes in the Fall term should know that subsequent
grade changes improving the final Fall GPA may not result in
reconsideration for President’s Scholarships.
Repeated Courses
Some degree programs allow students to repeat a course in
cases where the degree requirement is cumulative in nature.
Unless sanctioned by the program, however, a course will
fulfill a degree requirement only once. Subsequent grades
for repeated courses will not cancel the initial grade; rather,
both grades will be included in the calculation of the student
grade point average. Students cannot receive financial aid
for repeated courses except when taken as a requirement.
See the Registration & Records Office for more information.
Term Academic Honors
Full-time students whose semester grade point average is
between 3.85 and 4.00 are placed on the Honor’s list. This
honor is recognized by a reception hosted by the Office of
Student Life, by a notation on the student’s transcript, and
by a letter of commendation to the student, a copy of which
is maintained in the student’s permanent academic file.
Contact the Associate Registrar for more information.
GRADUATION
Commencement Ceremonies
Commencement ceremonies for Cornish graduates occur in
May of each year. This much anticipated and always
entertaining event is free to family and friends of graduates
and to the Cornish community. Guests are invited to attend
a reception following the ceremony. For more information,
contact the Registration & Records Office.
General Graduation Requirements
Residency Requirement
Completion of at least 60 semester credits and final two
semesters as a matriculated student-in-residence at
Cornish. Credit By Exam, Prior Learning Experience, CLEP,
IB, AP, and transfer credit are not considered credits
completed in residence.
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Minimum grade point average of 2.0
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Satisfaction of all degree requirements
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Conversion of all incomplete grades to passing grades
prior to the last day of the final semester
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Application To Graduate:
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Graduation Applications must be submitted to the
Registration & Records Office by October 1 (for spring
and summer graduates) and April 1 (for fall graduates).
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Graduation requirements are evaluated by the Assistant
Registrar and the Department Chair.
Eligibility To Participate In Commencement Ceremonies
In special circumstances, a student may be permitted to
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participate in commencement with degree requirements
unmet if they have no more than 6 credits outstanding.
Students should contact the Assistant Registrar as soon as
they realize that this situation may apply to them.
Graduation With Honors
Over the course of their studies, students who have
demonstrated academic excellence at Cornish are honored
with the designations Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum
Laude, or Cum Laude, at the time of graduation. Honors are
determined by career grade point average as follows:
Summa Cum Laude 3.90–4.00
Magna Cum Laude 3.72–3.89
Cum Laude 3.55–3.71
Independent Study
Department curricula are assumed by the College to provide
a complete training path. Upon attaining junior or senior
class standing, a student may be permitted a career total
maximum of 4 credits of Independent Study, which must
consist of research outside the established curriculum and
otherwise unavailable in any department. Independent
Study is defined as student-performed research and study.
Faculty are limited to a total of six hours of instruction over
the course of the semester to consult with the students and
to provide evaluation at the conclusion of the study.
Applications for Independent Study are available on
Compass or in the Registration & Records Office. Students
may register for Independent Studies only if they have
submitted a completed and approved application to the
Registration & Records Office.
REASONABLE FAIR EVALUATIONS
AND ACADEMIC GRIEVANCES
Students are responsible for maintaining the standard of
academic performance established by the faculty at the
start of each semester in each course in which they are
enrolled. The instructor alone is qualified to evaluate the
academic work of students in their courses and to assign
grades to that work. If students believe that a particular
grade was assigned in a manner that was arbitrary or unjust,
they should discuss the grade with the instructor and seek
an appropriate resolution. If a satisfactory resolution is not
possible, students should consult their Department Chair.
If they still feel an appropriate resolution has not been
achieved, students may consult with the Provost. A grade
dispute must be brought to the instructor no later than the
end of the fifth week of the next regular semester; so that
there is sufficient time to resolve the dispute before the ninth
week of the semester (this is the latest that the Dean of
Academic Services can record changes in permanent
grades). For more information, contact the Registration and
Record’s office or the Office of the Provost for a complete
copy of the Academic Grievance Procedures and Policies.
At any time, students may consult with their Department
Chair if they feel they are being treated unfairly by a faculty
member. Students also have the opportunity to evaluate
their instructors at the end of each semester and should
take this exercise seriously.
REGISTRATION
Registration dates are listed on the Academic Calendar and on
Compass. Continuing student registration periods are assigned
by the Registration & Records Office. Students register online
using Compass—it is recommended they register as close as
possible to the start of their registration period. If students have
any difficulty registering using Compass, they can contact the
Registration & Records Office. The last day to register is the
eighth calendar day of the semester.
Registration for Fall term typically occurs in April.
Registration for Spring typically occurs in November.
Before you register on Compass:
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Meet with your Department Chair and/or Academic
Advisor to plan your schedule and to ensure that you are
making satisfactory degree progress.
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Your Department Chair and/or Academic Advisor will
grant you registration clearance.
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Choose alternatives in case you cannot register for some
of your first choices.
After you have registered for your classes, you will be able
to access your student schedule on Compass. Check it
carefully to confirm you are registered for the courses you
intend to complete. You must be registered to attend
classes and receive credit. If you have any questions, call
the Registration & Records Office.
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Adding And Dropping Courses
Once registered, students can view their schedule online via
their Compass account, and they are responsible for
completion of courses listed on their schedule. Students
may add or drop courses or change sections online until the
eighth day of the semester. The Academic Calendar shows
deadline information about making schedule changes.
These deadlines also apply to courses that meet for only the
second part of the semester or fewer than 15 weeks. It is
not possible to add courses after the eighth day of the term,
regardless of the start date of the course. To drop courses
after the eighth day of the term, students will need to come
to the Registration & Records Office. Schedule changes
may result in recalculation of students’ financial aid awards
by the Student Accounts Manager.
Closed Classes/Waiting Lists
As courses are filled during registration, students are
encouraged to register for alternate choices and to check
Compass regularly for changes to section status (Open/Full.)
Credit Limit Per Semester
Students may register for up to 18 credits each semester.
Students in good academic standing who wish to register for
an overload must receive written permission from the Dean
of Academic Services and/or Provost. Additional per-credit
tuition fees will be charged for over 18 credits. (See the
Tuition & Fees page of the Cornish website for current fees.)
Drop Grades/Course Abandonment
After the eighth day of the term, students who drop a class
will receive a W grade (denoting Withdrawal) on their transcript.
The W grade appears on the transcript and grade card, but
is not calculated into the grade point average. The deadline
to drop a class is the eleventh week of the semester; see the
current Academic Calendar for exact dates. A student who
stops attending a course without officially dropping it receives
an F, which is calculated into the grade point average.
Grade Option
Courses can be taken for one of three grade options: Letter
Grade; Pass/Fail; and Audit (No Credit). Students should
contact the Registration & Records Office before the Add/
Drop deadline if they would like to change their grade option.
All Humanities & Sciences courses, as well as Courses in
Major, must be taken for a LETTER GRADE unless the
course is offered only as Pass/Fail.
Students may, however, elect to take up to 6 credits of
College Electives as PASS/FAIL grade option. As discussed
in the Grades section of the Handbook, a grade of Pass (C
or better) does NOT impact GPA, although the credits are
calculated into the student’s Career Hours Total. Should a
student fail a course taken as Pass/Fail, both the failing
grade and attempted hours are calculated into the student’s
Term and Career GPAs. To select the Pass/Fail grade option,
students must come into the Registration & Records Office
before the end of the Add/Drop period.
The third possible grade option is AUDIT (No Credit).
Courses taken as audit are not awarded college credit and
cannot count towards degree requirements. Audited
courses should be considered as courses taken for personal
enrichment only. To select the Audit grade option, students
must come into the Registration & Records Office before the
end of the Add/Drop period.
(See the Tuition & Fees page of the Cornish website for
current fees.)
Late Registration
For optimal choice of courses and/or schedule, continuing
students are strongly encouraged to register during the
Advance Registration period for their class level. Continuing
students who miss advance registration in April for the fall
term, and who intend on continuing their studies at Cornish,
should register by June 1st to ensure their seat in the
department for the next academic year. Late registration
may mean that the student is not considered for all available
financial aid. Moreover, students who register after June 1st
risk having to reapply for their place in the department. If a
student has not reenrolled by the eighth day of the term,
she/he will be considered withdrawn from the College as of
the last day of the previous semester.
Registration & Course Completion
Abandoning courses by ceasing to attend or telling the
instructor that you do not intend to complete the course does
not constitute withdrawal; official procedures are required.
Failure to complete the semester does not cancel student
obligation to pay tuition, fees and all other charges in full.
Moreover, students will receive a grade in all courses for
which they have registered, regardless of whether or not
they attend. Students may drop a course via Compass until
the eighth day of the semester, and withdraw from a course
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etween the eighth day and the end of the eleventh week of
the semester by submitting a drop form to the Registration
& Records Office.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
Cornish College recognizes that our community is diverse in
background and religious affiliation and wants to ensure that
our students are supported in the practice of their personal
religious faith. Students are excused on major holidays of
their faith should they wish to observe such holidays. These
include, but are not limited to: the Christian holidays of
Christmas and Easter; the Jewish holidays of Yom Kippur,
Rosh Hashanah, and the evening of the first night of
Pesach; and the Muslim holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-
Adha. Students who observe religious holidays during class
times are responsible for informing their teachers in advance
and for making up any missed class work.
STUDENT ARTWORK
Any original work of art or other forms of intellectual
property shall belong to the student(s) who created them.
The College reserves the right to photograph, reproduce
and use for display the works of art produced by students
enrolled in its academic programs. Cornish does not insure
student work, nor is it responsible for work stored or
exhibited in Cornish-owned or rented facilities.
Students wishing to exhibit work are required to consult with
the Exhibitions Curator and complete an Exhibition
Agreement Form available in the Art Department office. Call
206.726.5142 for additional information.
Please see the Galleries and Exhibition Spaces section for
information about exhibition opportunities.
STUDENT PRIVACY
Family Education Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA)
In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act, Cornish College has established procedures to:
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Protect the privacy of academic records
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Ensure the right of students to inspect and review these
records
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Provide guidance for the correction of inaccurate or
misleading data
I. Procedure to Inspect Educational Records
Students may inspect and review their educational records
upon request to the Dean of Academic Services or the
Provost. Students should submit a written request
specifically identifying the records in question. The Dean of
Academic Services will make needed arrangements for
access to the records as soon as possible, and in no case
more than 45 days from the receipt of the request.
II. Disclosure of Educational Records
Cornish College of the Arts will disclose information to
other parties from the student’s educational records only
with the written consent of the student, with certain
exceptions. (The Registration & Records Office can provide
a list of these exceptions.)
III. Directory Information
Cornish College of the Arts will release to 3rd party inquiry
information that is defined as “Directory Information.”
Directory information consists of: student name, phone
number, Cornish email address, photographs, department
and major, dates of attendance, degrees and awards.
Students may request that Directory Information remain
confidential at any time by submitting a Privacy Preference
request on Compass. The request for confidentiality will be
honored until the student submits a request for change.
Graduating students are urged to review their directory
release preference before exiting.
Students have the right to file complaints concerning any
alleged failures to comply with this act. See the Registration
& Records Office for a copy of the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act.
Solomon Amendment
In accordance with the Solomon amendment, Cornish
College of the Arts is required to disclose name, address,
phone number, date of birth, major and class level of all
enrolled students upon request by any branch of the
military. The 1996 Solomon Amendment provides for the
Secretary of Defense to deny federal funding to institutions
of higher learning if they prohibit or prevent ROTC or military
recruitment on campus.
TRANSFER/NONTRADITIONAL CREDITS
For additional information about award and evaluation
transfer and nontraditional credit, please see the
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Registration & Records Office or Department Chair.
Applications for CBE (credit by exam) and PLE (prior
learning experience) credit can be obtained in the
Registration & Records Office. Final official transcripts and
official AP/IB score reports must be received by the last day
of the first semester in attendance.
Transfer Credits
Transfer credit awards will be considered for college-level,
non-remedial coursework with a grade of C or better from
regionally accredited colleges or universities. The
Registration & Records Office and Department Chair and/or
Academic Advisor evaluate all transfer work and assign
Cornish course equivalencies and credits. Credits from
quarter-based institutions transfer to Cornish at a 3:2 ratio.
No more than 70 transfer credits (including AP/IB/ and CBE/
PLE credits detailed above) can be applied toward a
student’s degree. All students must complete at least 60
credits in residence at Cornish.
Students who have earned a BFA or BA degree from a
regionally-accredited U.S. institution prior to admission to
Cornish will automatically transfer in a minimum of 30
credits, and thus satisfy the Humanities & Sciences
Requirement. Students who have earned a BS from a
regionally accredited U.S. institution prior to admission to
Cornish will automatically transfer in a minimum of 12
credits in satisfaction of the First-Year Studies requirement;
additional coursework will be considered on a course-bycourse
basis. Students who have earned an AA transfer
degree from a Washington State community college under
the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) program prior to
admission to Cornish will automatically transfer in a
minimum of 30 credits, and thus satisfy the Humanities &
Sciences Requirement.
Concurrent Enrollment
Without advance approval, course work completed at
another institution while a matriculated, degree-seeking
student at Cornish cannot be applied toward degree
requirements and will not be considered for transfer. See the
Registration & Records Office for more information.
submitted to the Admission and Financial Aid office as a
part of the Admission process. No more than 6 semester
credits of non-studio coursework can be satisfied through
the Advanced Placement program.
Transfer and Nontraditional Credit
(including AP/IB, CBE, PLE)
Advance Placement (AP) and/or
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Credit By Exam (CBE)/Prior
Learning Experience (PLE)
70 credit max
6 credit max
30 credit max
Credit By Exam
Students who have learned the subject matter of a particular
course on their own may petition for credit by proof of
proficiency in their freshman or sophomore year. The fee is
$30 per credit challenged, to be paid at the Cashier’s Office
prior to submitting the application to the Registration &
Records Office. A maximum of 30 credits of CBE and PLE
Credit combined may be awarded. The Humanities &
Sciences Department does not award CBE credit.
Prior Learning Experience
Students who have documented college-level education
and/or experience that is not transferable may petition for
prior learning experience by the end of their sophomore
year. Awarded PLE credits must apply directly to the
student’s degree requirements at Cornish College of the
Arts. Typically, PLE is considered for study at nonaccredited
institutions, extensive volunteer or paid work in
the field of study, or private instruction. The fee is $30 per
credit evaluated and should be paid at the Cashier’s Office
prior to submitting the application to the Registration &
Records Office. A maximum of 30 credits of CBE and PLE
Credit combined may be awarded. The Humanities &
Sciences Department does not award PLE credit.
Advanced Placement, CLEP and International
Baccalaureate Credit
Advanced Placement credit may be awarded on the basis of
AP, CLEP or IB examinations taken prior to enrollment at
Cornish. Official copies of the test result scores must be
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CAMPUS
POLICIES
ALCOHOL & DRUGS ON CAMPUS
Cornish College of the Arts takes seriously its commitment to
provide a drug and alcohol free community. The manufacture,
sale, possession, distribution, dispensing, consumption, or
use of either alcohol or drugs is subject to Washington State
and federal laws as well as regulations established by college
administration. To view the full policy, go to www.cornish.edu/
campus/safety/introduction/ or you may receive a copy of the
policy from the Office of Student Life.
Violations of federal law or any college policy or regulation
may result in disciplinary sanctions as described under the
Code of Student Conduct found in the Student Handbook.
In response to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and
amendments to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act of 1989, Cornish has developed the Substance Abuse
Prevention & Policies Handbook that is revised and published
annually for students, faculty, and staff (available on the
Student Life Home Page or in the Office of Student Life).
The Application for Consideration for the Use of Alcoholic
Beverages specifically outlines how alcohol may be
dispensed at an event on campus. Students, faculty and
staff, are responsible for conducting themselves as
responsible members of the academic community in
accordance with the policy listed above. This policy is
located at www.cornish.edu/campus/safety/introduction/ or
you may receive a copy of the policy in the Office of Student
Life or the Office of the President.
ANIMALS ON CAMPUS
Only service animals are permitted in campus buildings.
Additionally, approved comfort / therapy animals are
permitted in the residence halls. All other animals are
prohibited in campus buildings.
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
As a student you are responsible for reading and
familiarizing yourself with the Code of Student Conduct. The
full document “Student Rights & Responsibilities: A Code of
Student Conduct” is located in “Appendix A” at the back of
this document. This document states campus policies and
the expectations of Cornish students. If you have questions
regarding the Code of Conduct, please contact the Dean of
Student Life at jhekkel@cornish.edu.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
College facilities are not to be used for commercial
solicitation, advertising or promotional activities except
when such activities clearly serve College educational
objectives. These exceptions include but are not limited to:
display of books of interest to the academic community or
the display or demonstration of technical or research
equipment, and when such solicitation relates to
educational objectives and are conducted under the
sponsorship or the request of a College department or The
Office of Student Life, provided that such solicitation does
not interfere with or operate to the detriment of the conduct
of College affairs or the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular
traffic. For the purpose of this regulation, the term
“commercial activities” does not include handbills, leaflets,
newspapers, and similarly related materials.
COMPUTER/NETWORK POLICY
Cornish College of the Arts computing facilities and network
are provided as a service to students, faculty and staff. The
College strives to provide fair access to computing and
network facilities for a large number of users. Proper use
follows the same standards of common sense, courtesy and
restraint in the usage of shared resources that govern the
use of other campus facilities.
Improper use violates those standards by preventing others
from accessing shared facilities. All members of the College
community are responsible for any use of computer access
accounts assigned to them and any computers connected
to the College network registered to them.
This policy applies to all computers connected to the
campus network, including those in all campus buildings
and facilities, wireless access and those using remote
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access connections. Use of the computing facilities and
network is a privilege, not a right.
The College provides uncensored access to information on
the Internet. Each individual is responsible for selecting,
viewing, and utilizing appropriate resources and avoiding
excessive use of the system that could interfere with the
College’s purpose.
In addition to access to its own system, the College provides
access to other networks (such as library databases) or
computers. Each network or system has its own set of
policies and procedures. Users must abide by the policies
and procedures of these other networks and systems.
The College does not guarantee the confidentiality of any
information entering or residing on the system. It also reserves
the right to access and examine any information on the system.
User Guidelines
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All use should be consistent with the academic, professional,
and ethical standards of the College community.
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All users must respect the integrity of the physical computing
facilities and controls, and respect all pertinent policies,
laws, licenses, and contractual agreements.
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Individuals should not share computer access accounts
assigned to them with individuals or divulge passwords on
those accounts to anyone else.
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All use of the College computer and computer network facilities
must comply with applicable city, state and federal laws.
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All computers connected to the College network should
have an active anti-virus program installed with current
virus definition files.
Unacceptable Use
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Do not engage in activity that would cause congestion of
the networks or otherwise interfere with the work of
others (file sharing programs, bit torrent, etc.)
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Do not install programs on another person’s computer
without permission.
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Do not create, disseminate, or run a self-replicating
program (‘virus’ or ‘trojans’) whether or not it is destructive.
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Do not tamper with the switch settings, move,
reconfigure, or otherwise damage terminals, computers,
printers or other equipment.
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Do not collect, read, or destroy output other than your
own work without the permission of the owner.
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Do not use the computer account of another person with
or without permission unless the account is designated
for group work.
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Do not copy any copyrighted software provided by
Cornish College of the Arts. Users should be aware that it
is a criminal offense to copy any software that is
protected by copyright.
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Do not use licensed software in a manner inconsistent
with the licensing arrangement as provided by Cornish
College of the Arts.
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Do not access or attempt to access a host computer,
either at Cornish College of the Arts or through a network,
without the owner’s permission, or through the use of
log-in information belonging to another person.
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Do not make use of the facility for commercial purposes
or financial gain.
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Do not use computers or the network to harass others in
any way.
Non-compliance
The College shall investigate alleged violations of policy.
With due regard for the right of privacy of users and the
confidentiality of their data, the College reserves the right to
suspend or modify computer access privileges, monitor
network access, examine files, passwords, and accounting
information, printouts, tapes, and any other material which
may aid in an investigation of possible violation. Whenever
possible, the cooperation and agreement of the user will be
sought in advance.
Those individuals found to be in violation of policy may have
their user privileges revoked. Violation of local, state or
federal statutes may result in civil or criminal proceedings.
For questions about this policy, contact Information
Technology at 206.726.5028.
EMPLOYEE-STUDENT RELATIONS
Cornish College employees provide service and support to
students. All staff are to conduct themselves in a professional
manner when interacting with students and to avoid the
appearance of impropriety at all times; i.e., engaging in
relationships of a romantic or sexual nature with Cornish
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College students, using harassing or inappropriate language,
etc. Employees found in violation of this policy will be
subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Cornish College of the Arts does not discriminate in
education or employment on the basis of gender, gender
identity, race, national origin, religion, age, marital status,
sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. This policy is
consistent with relevant federal regulations and statutes,
including those pursuant to Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Questions
regarding the application of this policy and information on
services for disabled persons may be referred to the Dean
of Student Life or the Director of Human Resources.
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATION
Students shall have the right of assembly upon College
facilities that are generally available to the public provided
that such assembly shall:
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be conducted in an orderly manner;
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not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
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not interfere with classes, schedules, meetings, or
ceremonies, or with educational and administrative
functions of the College;
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not interfere with the regular activities of the College;
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not cause damage or destruction to College property or
private property on College facilities.
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A student or student organization that conducts or
participates in an assembly that violates any provision of
this code shall be subject to disciplinary action. Nonstudents
who participate in or aid or abet any assembly
or assemblies in violation of this section shall be subject
to possible prosecution under the state criminal trespass
law and/or other possible civil or criminal remedies
available to the College. Assemblies which violate these
rules may be ordered to disperse by the College in
accordance with Washington State statutes.
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Students are free to organize and join associations to
promote any legal purpose whether it be religious, cultural,
political, educational, recreational or social. Student
organizations must be granted a charter before they may
be officially recognized. Procedures for becoming
chartered are available from The Office of Student Life.
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Campus organizations, including those affiliated with an
extramural organization, are open to all students without
respect to race, religion, disability, gender, sexual
orientation/preference, color, age, marital status, veteran
status, ancestry or national origin. Affiliation with an
extramural organization does not itself disqualify a student
organization from institutional recognition, provided that
other conditions for charter issuance have been met.
NON-RETALIATION POLICY
Cornish welcomes feedback from our students. Students
who bring legitimate concerns to the attention of Cornish
faculty or administrators should not fear that they will be
retaliated against for their efforts. If students perceive that
retaliation is occurring, they should report this immediately
to the Dean of Student Life at 206.726.5111.
OFF-CAMPUS SPEAKERS
Student organizations officially recognized by the College
shall have the right to invite outside speakers to speak on
campus subject to the availability of campus facilities,
funding, and in compliance with College procedures.
Speakers are subject to the legal restraints imposed by the
laws of the United States and the state of Washington.
The appearance of an invited speaker on College facilities does
not represent an endorsement, either implicitly or explicitly, of
views or opinions of the speaker by the College, its students,
its faculty, its personnel, its administration or its board.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ORDER
OR RESTRAINING ORDER
Any student who has applied for or obtained a protective or
restraining order which lists the premises of the College as
protected areas, must provide Campus Safety and Security
and their Department Chair a copy of the petition and declaration
used to seek the order, a copy of any temporary protective
or restraining order that is granted, and a copy of any protective
or restraining order that is made permanent. The sensitivity
of the information requested is understood and the college is
responsible for treating such information in a manner that
recognizes and respects the privacy of the reporting person.
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RESIDENT HANDBOOK
Students living in or visiting the residence halls on campus
are additionally responsible for policies and procedures
found in the Resident Handbook. This handbook is
distributed electronically to all residents upon move in, is
available on Compass to all students (Student Life >
Housing & Residence Life > Housing Paperwork), and can
be obtained in hard copy at each front desk.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY
AND REPORTING PROCESS
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Cornish College of the Arts affirms respect, responsibility,
and caring between all persons. Conduct constituting a
sexual offense, such as rape, acquaintance rape or sexual
assault, will not be tolerated. Behavior of this nature is
inconsistent with our values, and is a violation of the Code
of Student Conduct, College policy and state and federal
law. Students or employees committing a sexual offense in
any form can be prosecuted under the Washington State
Criminal Code (Title 9A RCW) and/or disciplined under the
Code of Student Conduct. For complete Student Sexual
Misconduct Policy see Appendix A (Sexual Misconduct
Policy) of the Code of Student Conduct.
This policy sets forth the resources available to students,
describes prohibited conduct, and establishes procedures
for responding to sexual misconduct incidents that include
sexual assault, sexual harassment and other unwelcome
behaviors as explained below.
This policy identifies prohibited behavior for two important
reasons: first, so that victims of prohibited behavior can
easily recognize what happened to them as misconduct and
comfortably seek assistance; and second, so that all
students are aware of these expectations and can make
appropriate decisions, knowing there will be consequences
for violating this policy.
Creating a respectful, safe and non-threatening environment
is the responsibility of all members of the college community.
Reporting An Allegation Of Sexual Misconduct
Students who believe they have been a victim of sexual
misconduct may report this to Adrienne Bolyard, Dean of
Academic Services and Title IX Coordinator at
206.726.5021, or Jerry Hekkel, Dean of Student Life at
206.726.5011. Students will be informed about their options
and assisted in accessing services. When an allegation of
sexual misconduct is reported to any school official, the
incident may be investigated by the College through the
student conduct process. The student who reported the
allegation may choose not to participate in any action taken
by the College. The College, however, will nonetheless
proceed with an investigation.
SMOKING
In compliance with the Washington Clean Indoor Air Act,
smoking is prohibited in all Cornish buildings. Please use
the cigarette receptacles provided. Smoking is permitted
only in the designated areas that have been provided.
Smoking is not allowed within 25 feet of any building entry.
STUDENT CONCERNS
Bringing Concerns to Cornish’s Attention
Any student who has a serious concern or complaint should
present his/her concern to the Dean of Student Life.
Academic issues pertaining to specific departments should
first be directed to the chair of the department in question.
STUDENT E-MAIL POLICY
E-mail is considered an official channel of communication at
Cornish College of the Arts. All students are assigned a
Cornish e-mail account and are responsible for checking
their e-mail on a regular basis. In order to ensure that
electronic communications are received, e-mail will not be
forwarded to a secondary address.
You are responsible for any and all use made of your
Cornish College network/e-mail account. To minimize
unauthorized use of your account:
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Use passwords that are not easy to guess.
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Change your password frequently and protect it by NOT
sharing your login name or password, allowing someone
else to create an account in your name, or typing your
password while someone is watching.
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Immediately report any suspected unauthorized use of
your account by notifying it@cornish.edu.
· · The content and maintenance of a user’s electronic
mailbox are the user’s responsibility. Users are expected
to check their electronic mail frequently and delete
unwanted messages as soon as possible.
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As an alumnus or alumna, your student e-mail account will
remain active for use after graduating from Cornish. If you
are on an extended leave of absence, your e-mail account
will still be accessible. Your account will be deactivated
should you withdraw from the Cornish College system.
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Note that the College does not provide facilities for sending
or receiving confidential messages, as outlined in the
Electronic and Communications Privacy Act of 1989, Title
18, United States Code, Sections 2510 and following. This
means that electronic mail messages are not completely
secure and their confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.
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Messages sent or received via the college e-mail system are
considered college property. The college reserves the right
to set protocol for use of the system, to determine, grant or
limit access to the system, and to review messages sent or
received at any time. Because the electronic mail of
students may constitute “education records,” it is subject to
the provisions of the federal statute known as the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). The
College will access, inspect and disclose such records only
under conditions set forth by that statute.
Students are prohibited from:
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Opening up access to their own account so that people
not affiliated with the College can use its resources. An
example of illegal activity would be allowing a family member
who is not affiliated with the College to use your email
service or to access online information services through
your account, even if these services are publicly available.
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Attempting to obtain unauthorized access to other users’
accounts, data, or files.
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Attempting to crack, capture, or use other users’ passwords.
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Creating or maintaining a file of passwords for any
system or network on Cornish College computers.
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Sending e-mail messages of a harassing, intimidating,
offensive or discriminatory nature.
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Sending messages that are likely to result in the loss of a
recipient’s work or data.
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Sending ‘chain letters’ or ‘broadcast messages’ to lists or
individuals.
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Forging or misrepresenting one’s identity in electronic
communication for any purpose.
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Violation of Cornish’s E-Mail Policy will result in disciplinary
action as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct.
Notification of Abusive E-Mail
Students who receive any e-mail that raises concerns
pertaining to safety or security or that contain harassing,
intimidating, offensive or discriminatory language must
report it immediately to the manager of Information
Technology at 206.726.5028 or by email to it@cornish.edu.
STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT/
THE JEANNE CLERY ACT
In compliance with the Federal Government, Cornish
College of the Arts issues persistence and/or graduation
rates on July 1 of each year. Graduation rates track how
many students graduate from a given incoming class.
In addition, the Clery Act mandates publication of an annual
report by October 1 of each year that includes a 3-year
summary of crime statistics, campus security policy, the law
enforcement authority of campus security and where
students should go to report crimes. Campus Safety &
Security posts this information.
WEAPONS ON CAMPUS
Cornish College of the Arts will not permit the use or
possession of the following items on campus:
Firearms, explosives, martial arts weapons, air-powered
guns or rifles, or any other dangerous weapons, or replicas
of any of the above. Possession of any of these items will be
considered a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and
dealt with accordingly.
This prohibition, however, does not apply to weapons or
replicas of weapons used as a part of the academic and
artistic activity supervised or assigned by members of the
Cornish faculty. Such weapons or replicas of weapons used
in academic activities must be approved by the Department
Chair and the Provost in advance of their appearance on
campus and must be stored in secure, designated spaces.
Copies of the official approval of these items should be
provided to Campus Safety & Security. Proper training on
the use of such items must be provided and documented by
the Department.
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FACILITIES
AND SERVICES
APPAREL
Cornish apparel and merchandise is available for purchase
in the Office of Student Life (MCC 301) during office hours.
We accept credit cards and checks (made out to Cornish
College of the Arts). We do not ship our merchandise.
BOOKSTORE
Cornish textbooks are available at University Book Store,
located at 4326 University Way N.E. in the University District.
For details about how to purchase your books online or in
person, look on the Cornish Library web page under
Services>Textbooks, for links to department pages and the
University Book Store. Visit www.cornish.edu/academics/
library/textbooks/ for more information.
COMPUTERS
Use of all Cornish computer equipment and networks is
considered a privilege. Failure to respect the rules outlined
in the Computer System Policy will result in loss of privilege
and or suspension. Cornish’s policies regulating computer
and e-mail usage and conduct are posted on the Cornish
College of the Arts’ website in the Resources section and in
the Campus Policies section of the Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for reading and adhering to these
policies. All software and equipment available for use is the
property of Cornish College of the Arts. Illegal copying of
software is prohibited. It is highly recommended that all
portable media be scanned regularly for viruses.
If you have any questions or problems with any of the
computer labs or with wireless network access at Cornish
College of the Arts, please contact Information Technology
(I.T.) at 206.726.5092 or it@cornish.edu.
COMPUTER LABS
Computers are available in the library computer lab and in
various areas throughout campus. Access is first come first
served, and students have first priority. Certain computer labs
may be limited to department majors only. In addition, all
Cornish buildings and residence halls are networked wirelessly.
Kerry Hall
Kerry Hall Computer Lab
On the 1st floor of Kerry Hall next to room 119, there is a
three workstation lab that is available for word processing,
printing and internet access. Two computers are available
for use in the 1st floor lobby. In addition, there are four
workstations and a printer located in the student lounge in
the basement.
Music Notation Lab
A music notation lab with eight workstations is located in
room 11 in the basement of Kerry Hall. All Music students
are allowed to use this room. Dance students are permitted
to use this lab for digital editing projects when space is
available. Hours are posted on the door.
Main Campus Center
Art Lab
A print lab with three Mac workstations is located in Room
210. These computers are used for photo editing and preprint
setup for printing to the Art Department’s printers.
Design and Art
There are three computer labs for Design student use in
room 208, 212, and 515. Room 212 is a 16-workstation
dual-boot lab, primarily used for AutoCAD or 3D work.
Room 208 consists of a 17-workstation Mac lab, which is
primarily for video and motion design. Room 515 is the
Design Print lab, which has three Mac computers used for
printing to the Design network printers.
General Computer Lab
There are seven computers on the 1st floor of the Main
Campus Center, next to the 1st floor MCC Student Lounge.
These computers are available for writing and printing out
papers, checking e-mail and doing research on the internet.
Library
There are twelve computers available to students in the
Library, which is located on the 2nd floor. These computers
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are available for general student use when the library is
open. Occasionally the lab will be used for library instruction
or special class sessions. Lab closures will be posted on the
front door of the library. Please contact libraryref@cornish.
edu or (206)726-5145 for more information.
Performance Production
Performance Production maintains four student computers on
the 4th floor, for which Performance Production students have
priority. These are located in room 415 in MCC, which also
has a plotter and several printers, both monochrome and
color, for CAD and graphics work shared by Performance
Production and Design.
Student Life
Computers designated for locating resources, services,
and community assistance are available in the Office of
Student Life Resource Room, which is located on the 3rd
floor. Two of the computers here also have ADA accessibility
software installed.
Writing Center
The Writing Center is located on the 3rd floor in room 311,
which has 12 workstations. Please contact writingcenter@
cornish.edu or 206.315.5806 for available hours and
additional usage information.
Wireless Network Access
Secured wireless access is available at all buildings. In order
to create a secure network, you will need to have your
laptop configured before you can gain access. You will also
need to meet the minimum specifications of either having
Windows XP or Mac OS 10.5 or later already installed on
your laptop, and wireless G capable network card.
Setup for wireless access is conducted through the
Information Technology Office, which is located in Room
106 at the Main Campus Center. If you have any questions
or would like to schedule a set-up time, contact I.T. at
206.726.5092, or by e-mailing it@cornish.edu.
COPY MACHINES/COIN-OPS/SCANNING
Coin-operated copy machines are available for students’ use
in the Main Campus Center Library and at Kerry Hall in the
photocopy room on the 1st floor. The Library’s photocopy
machine may also be used to scan to USB drive free of charge.
CSLC STUDENT LOUNGE
The Cornish Student Leadership Council is proud to host a
relaxing student lounge space on the 5th Floor of MCC. The
CSLC Student Lounge features quiet work spaces and comfortable
chairs for reading and relaxing in between classes.
E-MAIL
Cornish College of the Arts provides all students with a
college e-mail account to allow for easy communication. To
access your e-mail, log in using the e-mail account that you
have been assigned by Information Technology (I.T.).
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with and to
comply with Student E-Mail Policy, which you can find in the
Campus Policies chapter of the Student Handbook. For
more information, contact your Department Coordinator or
contact I.T. at 206.726.5092 or it@cornish.edu.
FOOD SERVICE & VENDING MACHINES
The Commons is a central community space at the Main
Campus Center with a café offering full food service where
students, faculty and staff can meet, socialize, eat or just
hang out. Visit www.cornish.edu/campus/cafe for menus
and updates about food service. For questions, comments
or concerns regarding food service, email dan.sullivan@
cafebonappetit.com or call 206.315.5803.
There are vending machines at both campuses. For questions,
comments or concerns regarding food service or the vending
machines, please contact the Finance Office at 206.726.5020.
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
The Housing and Residence Life main office is located
behind the front desk of the 8th Avenue Residence Hall and
we’re open 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Our
department is here to assist residents with all aspects of
their on campus living experience; additionally we offer
assistance to students in finding off campus housing. We
have staff on call 24 hours a day for urgent needs such as
room lockouts, maintenance emergencies, or medical
needs. For more information visit www.cornish.edu/housing,
call 206.315.5852, or email housing@cornish.edu.
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IDENTIFICATION CARDS
All matriculated students are issued ID cards once they have
completed registration. It is mandatory for students, staff
and faculty to wear Cornish ID cards when on campus.
Cards are valid through the year and are revalidated or
reissued each year. A $25 fee is charged for replacing lost ID
cards. See the Campus Safety & Security Office for details.
ID cards should be carried at all times. ID cards are needed
to enter some campus buildings after certain hours on
weekdays and all day on weekends. Please see “Operating
Days and Building Hours” in the “Facilities and Services”
section for more detailed information on ID card access to
buildings. The Campus Safety & Security staff is instructed
to ask students in the buildings after hours to show their ID
cards. Non-matriculated students must purchase an ID card
during registration for $5.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Cornish College of the Arts Information Technology (I.T.)
Department is the center of technology resources for the
College. Hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through
Friday. I.T. is responsible for all data communication and
telecommunications. This department maintains the College
computer labs, internet, e-mail, and telephone system, and
can provide basic maintenance of hardware. I.T. is interested
in helping students as well as College staff and faculty. Call
206.726.5092 for more information.
LIBRARY
Main Library
2nd floor, 1000 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA 98121
E-mail: libraryref@cornish.edu
Library Phone Directory: 206.726.5041
Main Desk: 206.726.5145
Subject Coverage
The Cornish Library has a specialized and in-depth collection of
Visual and Performing Arts materials as well as some Humanities
and Sciences in support of H&S classes at Cornish. For topics
not covered in the collection, students often use Seattle Public
Library’s general collection and online databases. The Cornish
Library also offers Interlibrary Loan service.
Collection Size
The 30,000-volume book collection focuses on the fine and
performing arts, and covers humanities and sciences topics
related to the curriculum. The collection also includes 140
periodical subscriptions, 3,200 videos, 4,900 music scores,
and 6,100 sound recordings. The library’s Image Collection
provides access to an extensive online digital image
repository and also houses 45,000 slides covering art, design,
architecture and select images of the performing arts.
Databases
Online research databases provide access to extensive
collections of journal articles, digital images, streaming
music and videos. For a complete list of online databases
go to libguides.cornish.edu/databases.
Librarian Services
Librarians provide one-on-one reference and research help,
research instruction for classes, and general orientations to
the library.
Computer Access
Computer Lab: 12 computers running Windows 7. Free
B&W printer and fee based color printing (via the color
photocopy machine using a pre-paid account). Software:
Office suite, Paint.net, Internet Explorer/Firefox. Sometimes
reserved for library instruction— class times will be posted.
Drives available on lab PCs: DVD, USB port for thumb drive.
Wireless network and ethernet outlets at study tables. PC/
Mac compatible. Must register with Information Technology
office, Room 106, for wireless network log-in information.
Audio-Visual Room
Audio, video, and dubbing equipment for on-site use only. In
addition, some AV equipment is available in the Music Dept.
to support class listening and viewing assignments.
Web Page
The library website at www.cornish.edu/library is a gateway
to all library services, databases and research guides.
Staff
Hollis Near, Director of Library Services
Megan Smithling, Librarian
Bridget Nowlin, Visual Resources Curator
Pamela Naylor, Library Specialist
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Circulation Policy
To check out library materials, students, staff and faculty
must present a current Cornish ID Card.
Lost cards may be replaced at a $25.00 charge. See the
Cashiers office to pay the replacement costs and then visit
Security to have your new ID printed. First time IDs, and
replacements for damaged or non-functioning IDs, are
provided by Security at no cost.
Checkout Limit
No more than 25 items at a time.
Renewals
Everything that circulates can be renewed up to three times
if no reserves have been placed on the material by other
borrowers. Renewals can be done online using the Library
Catalog at catalog.cornish.edu/. In the catalog, log into your
personal library account to see what you have checked out
and renew as needed. Renewals can also be done in person,
Circulation Policy
Print Materials
Books
Periodicals (current issue)
Periodicals (back issues)
Newspapers
Reference books (special collection)
“Red dot” books (special collection)
Oversized books (special collection)
Scripts
Scores
Class Reserve Materials
Check-out Period
2 weeks
Library use only
1 week
Library use only
Library use only
Library use only (faculty 3 days)
Library use only (faculty 3 days)
1 week
2 weeks
One of 4 circulation periods chosen by faculty:
2 hour (library use only), overnight, 3 days, and 1 week
Audio/Visual Materials
Music: cds and cassette tapes
Music: digital audio tape (DAT tapes)
Music: Vinyl records
Video: dvds and vhs video tapes
Digital images and 35mm slides
Check-out Period
Limit of 3 recordings for 3 days (faculty: 1 week)
Library use only (faculty: 1 week)
Library use only (faculty 1 week)
Limit of 3 recordings for 3 days (faculty: 1 week)
See visual resources curator
Equipment
AV equipment
Check-out Period
Normally checked out by the hour, up to one day. Primarily
for faculty use only, but available to students for special
projects. Students must sign a form assuming
responsibility for replacement costs if equipment is
damaged or not returned.
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y phone or email. Please provide your student ID number
and the barcode number for each item you want to renew.
Library Proxy Services
Current students who require special assistance
transporting library materials may be eligible to have a
designated proxy to check out items on their behalf. Please
e-mail the librarians for more information about this service
at libraryref@cornish.edu.
Overdues: General Policy
The library does not charge daily overdue fees. However, when
items become 30 days overdue borrowing privileges will be
suspended. At this time you will become responsible for the full
replacement cost of the items. If the item is returned promptly
the replacement charge(s) will be removed. See the Lost Items
Policy for more details about unresolved items.
CDs/DVDs/VHS, Periodicals
and Class Reserve materials:
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Borrowing privileges will be suspended as soon as these
items are overdue.
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Scores: If a part is lost or damaged, you will be charged
for the complete score and parts.
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AV Equipment: Be aware that you are responsible for the
replacement cost of any AV equipment that is damaged,
lost or stolen while checked out on your account. We have a
one strike policy for students checking out these materials
on a special exception. If the item is found unattended or
kept longer than agreed (without notifying the library) the
student will not be able to check out these materials again.
Lost items: General Policy
Replacement costs are due if library items are returned
damaged or lost. In addition to Replacement costs a $10.00
processing fee will be assessed for each lost item.
After formal contact methods have been pursued
replacement charges for long delinquent items will be
reported to Student Accounts. After this date the charges
cannot be waived even if items are returned.
Library materials remain the property of the Cornish College of
the Arts and must be returned even if charges have been paid.
If you have not cleared your library account by the time
you graduate or withdraw your diploma and/or transcripts
will be held by the Registrar. Formal collection procedures
may be pursued.
It is the responsibility of the patron to verify that lost charges
have been paid in order to reinstate borrowing privileges.
How To Pay Replacement Charges
If you have lost or damaged items, contact the library and
ask to speak with a librarian to determine the amount owed,
libraryref@cornish.edu or 206.726.5145.
LOCKERS
Most departments have student lockers available. Please check
with your Department Coordinator for location and usage information.
Lockers are also available in locker rooms in MCC.
LOST AND FOUND
Because no security system can completely eliminate loss of
property through theft or vandalism, it is expected that each
member of the campus community will participate by
contributing his/her alertness to the safety and security of the
campus. Cornish College is not responsible for any lost or
stolen items including student work, nor is it responsible for
work stored or exhibited on campus. If you have lost or found
an item, please go to the Campus Safety & Security Office.
MAILBOXES & MAIL
Faculty and staff mailboxes are located in the photocopy room of
Kerry Hall and on the 3rd floor of the Main Campus Center.
Students should contact their Department Office for the location
of student mailboxes. Students may sometimes need to send
mail from Kerry Hall to offices at MCC, such as Registration &
Records or Student Life. To do this, place the item in the appropriate
intercampus mail box located in the photocopy room on the
first floor of Kerry Hall. Be sure to clearly mark which office the
item goes to. Residents also receive a private locked mailbox in
their residence hall for all standard mail.
MESSAGES
The Cornish switchboard operator is unable to take
messages for students. Each department has established
procedures for conveying messages to students, which may
include individual student mailboxes. Ask your academic
department office about how someone may leave a
message for you.
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H
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F
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MAP & LOCATIONS
** Special hours for specific functions can be arranged
in advance.
A Main Campus Center (MCC)
1000 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA
B Raisbeck Performance Hall (RPH)
2015 Boren Avenue, Seattle, WA
C Kerry Hall (KER)
710 East Roy Street, Seattle, WA
D The Annex (ANNEX)
1020 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA
E Notion Building
1001 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA
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CAMPUS
A
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B
P
G
D
M
L
F 9th Avenue Studios (9THST)
427 9th Avenue North, Seattle, WA
G Centennial Lab
2000 Virginia St, Seattle, WA
H Scene Shop
621 2nd Avenue North, Seattle, WA
I 7th Avenue Residence Hall
2205 7th Avenue, Seattle, WA
student parking available
J 8th Avenue Residence Hall
2213 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA
student parking available
K Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center
201 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA
L Cornish Commons
2002 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA
M Beebe Building
2014 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA
P Parking
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OPERATING DAYS & BUILDING HOURS
Effective August 30, 2013 – May 26, 2014
Note: Specific dates and hours may be subject to change.
Check the Cornish website for updated hours of operation.
Building Usage Hours
Main Campus Center
Usage Hours
Summer & Holiday Hours
Will vary, as posted. There may be extended building hours at the end of
the semester. Please check www.cornish.edu for specific times.
Doors Electronically Managed
Some building doors are always locked and some are locked at 6pm. This
means you need to have your ID card for access either before or after
these hours and always on Saturday and Sunday. For safety purposes, do
not prop doors open.
No Entry After (even with valid ID card)
Monday–Friday 6:45 am to midnight 11 pm
Saturday and Sunday
Kerry Hall and Kerry Garage
8:30 am to midnight
shutdown begins at 11:30 pm
Usage Hours
11 pm
No Entry After (even with valid ID card)
Monday–Friday 6:45 am to midnight 11 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am to midnight 11 pm
Special Building Usage Days
Occaision
Special Building Hours
Sept 2, 2013 Labor Day 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Nov 11, 2013 Veterans Day 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Nov 27, 2013 Thanksgiving Eve 6:30 am to 5:00 pm
Nov 28, 2013 Thanksgiving Closed
Nov 29, 2013 Day after Thanksgiving Closed
Dec 15, 2013 Winter Break 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
Dec 16 – 22, 2013 Winter Break 6:30 am to 9:00 pm
Dec 23 – Jan 1, 2014 Winter Break Closed
Jan 2 – 4, 2014 Winter Break 6:30 am to 9:00 pm
Jan 5 – 6, 2014 Winter Break 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
Jan 7 – 11, 2014 Winter Break 6:30 am to 9:00 pm
Jan 12, 2014 Winter Break 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
Jan 20, 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Feb 17, 2014 President’s Day 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
May 26, 2014 Memorial Day Closed
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* At specified “lockout” time, any cars remaining in garage will be locked
in overnight.
** Special hours for specific functions can be arranged in advance.
POSTING GUIDELINES
Departmental bulletin boards are maintained by the departments
they serve. Permission from the individual departments
must be secured prior to posting items on their boards.
Boards not specifically designated as departmental bulletin
boards are considered general posting areas. These are located
at various locations throughout Cornish College of the
Arts buildings. Posting of any kind is not allowed on general
access doors, stairwells, restrooms, or the exterior of buildings.
The Office of Student Life reserves the right to remove any
notices that are deemed inconsistent with the educational
mission of the College.
RECYCLING
8th Avenue Residence Hall
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Home to 126 residents
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Community Kitchen, TV Lounges, Study Lounges,
Piano Rooms, Fitness Room
For more information about the residence halls and
amenities, visit www.cornish.edu/housing.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms that are closest to the main floor entrances are
located as follows:
Kerry Hall
Lobby
Basement
2nd Floor
In the hall opposite the elevator
Midway down the hall to the right
Next to the elevator
Please recycle in the receptacles provided in campus buildings.
RESIDENCE HALLS
There are two residence halls on campus. Access to these
locked buildings is provided 24 hours a day to current
residents. Other students are welcome as guests according to
the established guest policy found in the resident handbook.
Main Campus Center
Men/Women
Gender Neutral
Midway down the main corridor on
either side of the elevator
5th floor
Residence Halls (community restrooms)
Men/Women 7th Avenue Residence Hall, Floor 1
Gender Neutral 8th Avenue Residence Hall, Floor 1
7th Avenue Residence Hall
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Home to 151 residents
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Community Kitchen, TV Lounges, Study Lounge,
Piano Rooms, Bike Shed
TELEPHONES
There is a telephone in the 1st floor MCC Student Lounge
for students to make local calls. There are also telephones
on every floor in the hallways of both MCC and Kerry Hall
for emergency calls and office extensions on campus only.
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TRANSPORTATION
For more information regarding areas below, see Transportation
Brochure at www.cornish.edu/campus/transportation/ or visit
the Office of Student Life to pick up a transportation brochure.
Bicycles
Bicycles may be parked in the racks on the covered
walkway at Kerry Hall. A resident bike shed is also located
in the breezeway of the 7th Avenue Residence Hall. Racks
are also available at several locations at the Main Campus
Center. Bicycles should not block doors, fire exits, walkways
or access ramps. Bikes are not allowed in any building on
campus. Leaving bikes out overnight is not recommended.
Cornish College cannot be held responsible for the theft or
vandalism of student property on campus, although all such
instances should be reported to the Campus Safety &
Security Office at 206.726.5038 or extension 5038.
Buses
Seattle has an extensive metro bus system. Detailed
information on bus routes and transit information is available
from Metro at 206.553.3000 or metro.kingcounty.gov/.
Parking
Parking in all Cornish lots is by permit only. Student Parking
Permit cost, sign-up and information is available on
COMPASS in the Student Accounts section.
Shuttle/Van
A free Shuttle Service is available for transporting students
between Cornish buildings. Students should check posted
listings for shuttle times in campus buildings and on the
website at www.cornish.edu/campus/map/
In addition to the daytime shuttle service, the College also
operates a free nighttime shuttle that serves the Capitol Hill
neighborhood. Visit www.cornish.edu/campus/map/ and
click on “Cornish Evening Van” for up to date information.
Student Bus Pass Subsidy Program
Did you just load your ORCA card? After purchasing your
monthly Puget Pass or adding value to the E-Purse on your
ORCA card, stop by Student Life (Room 301, Main Campus
Center) to fill out a bus pass subsidy request form. Be sure
to bring in your bus pass and receipt with you. You will receive
a $25 voucher that can be cashed in at the Cashier’s Office.
For more information, stop by the Office of Student Life and/
or visit ORCA’s website at www.orcacard.com.
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MONEY
ISSUES
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
& STUDENT ACCOUNTS OFFICE
The Office of Financial Aid is open daily from 8 A.M. to 5
P.M. and after hours until 6 P.M. daily, if you wish to meet
with Loan Officer Jay Davis. If you have questions or
concerns regarding your financial aid status, you may
contact the Office of Financial Aid at 206.726.5014 to speak
with financial aid advisor Alvaro Garcia. The Office of
Financial Aid will meet at Kerry Hall by appointment.
For questions about your student account, contact the
Student Accounts Office at 206.726.5025. The Student
Accounts Office will visit Kerry Hall for document signing
and other paperwork by appointment. Please call to inquire
about setting an appointment.
FINANCIAL AID
Complete your FAFSA by the priority deadline of February
15th using Cornish School Code 012315 at www.fafsa.gov
for best aid package consideration. Some funds are limited
and awarded on a first-come first-serve basis so don’t drop
out of the process! Promptly open your mail and respond to
the Office of Financial Aid requests for documentation.
Complete your financial aid file early in preparation for ontime
tuition payments and to avoid late fees.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid for information on
institutional scholarships. The Office of Financial Aid
performs outside scholarship search and sends relevant
notifications with hyperlinks to student emails. An outside
scholarship search option is also available in the financial
aid section of Compass, and some occasional hard copies
of scholarship offers mailed to us, are posted on the MCC
financial aid bulletin board in the third floor lobby.
Students must complete the number of credit hours for which
they are awarded. The aid package of a student dropping
credits after an initial award may be affected and the credit
drop may cause a Satisfactory Academic Progress issue. For
more information, read the Satisfactory Academic Progress
policy in the financial aid section of Compass called Keeping
Your Aid and contact the Office of Financial Aid prior to
making any credit changes that affect your enrollment status.
A Work Study award reflects your eligibility to earn funds in
a Work Study job. You can earn up to the amount of the
award throughout the academic year. These funds are not
applied to your tuition account. You are paid directly by your
employer in the form of weekly, bi-weekly or monthly
paychecks. No student may begin a Work Study job until all
financial aid paperwork is complete. Students are limited to
19 hours of work per week. Hourly pay varies by job and
must meet Washington State minimum wage requirement
currently set at $9.19 per hour.
Loan deferment requests must be completed every
semester for transfer students or, returning Cornish students
after an absence greater than six months. Stafford Loan
borrowers must keep their lenders informed of their current
addresses and phone numbers. You may contact Cornish
Loan Officer Jay Davis for loan deferment forms.
Financial Aid Disbursement
Financial aid does not replace the family’s contribution.
Students are expected to contribute to their educational
costs with earnings from summer and school year
employment. Students must be financially prepared to pay
for their initial expenses, even if they expect to receive a
financial aid refund. All Federal, State and institutional
funding is credited first to the student’s tuition account to
cover direct costs to the College such as, tuition and fees
and, housing if applicable.
Financial Aid Refunds
A financial aid credit balance, after paying direct costs to
Cornish, results in a refund to the student. The Student
Accounts Office notifies the student by mail and/or email of
the resulting refund. Financial aid refunds are disbursed to
students exclusively through direct deposit. Each semester
immediately following the course add/drop period, Cornish
wires financial aid refunds directly to the student checking
or savings account. Cornish students are required to log-on
to the Cornish Compass System and set up their student
account profile, including bank routing information. Cornish
will only refund students through E-Refund.
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Students may be eligible for a Secured Student Loan after
the second day of classes each semester. Students may
request up to $1000 in short term funds if they have
approved student loans pending and they anticipate timely
receipt of government or other financial aid. This may take
up to one week to process and disburse. A $30
administrative fee and interest charges are assessed. A
student must sign a promissory note that may require a
co-signer. Application for the Secured Student Loan is made
through the Office of Financial Aid. This loan is not available
during semester breaks.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Cornish College of the Arts Scholarships
Each year, Cornish College awards scholarships based on
academic merit or financial need. Contact the Office of Financial
Aid for more information on the Cornish scholarship process.
Private Scholarships
Another source of funding may be found by applying for outside
scholarships. Local and national organizations often give
money to support education. Start searching early for scholarships.
Logon to compass.cornish.edu/ics and select your
search category in Outside Resources/Finaid Lookup. Print
a report for review later or click on a live link to apply.
The Office of Student Life provides resources and assistance
in researching and applying for private scholarships. Visit The
Office of Student Life to view postings and scholarship
information and www.cornish.edu/student_life/financial_
resources/outside_scholarships/ for helpful links. For
additional assistance or to set an appointment, contact the
Student Life Program Coordinator at ccoatney@cornish.edu
or 206.726.5098.
TUITION
The Student Accounts Office works with students and families
to manage charges for each student. Tuition, housing, meals,
payment plans and parking are among the fees we manage.
Bills are E-billed 30 days prior to the beginning of each
semester. Tuition, housing and meal plan charges are due 10
days before the beginning of each semester. Payment plan
information is emailed out in April, May and June, and the
payment plan begins July 1. Full details on payment plan
registration and costs are available on Compass.
Compass: My On Line Account
Students can look up student account information at any
time through Compass. My Online Account is used to make
ACH payments, pay tuition deposits, payment plan
registration and management, send E-Checks, make credit
card payments, check balances, print old bills, set up bank
accounts to receive refunds from Cornish, manage meal
plan funds, control parent access and to receive important
announcements.
Refunds
Students receive bills, overpayment refunds and control
parent access electronically. Using the Compass online
information system, students access “My Online Account”.
Students are required to log on to Compass and either
accept E-Refund or decline E-Refund. Accepted students
will have funds directly deposited into their designated bank
account. Student who decline E-Refund will receive a paper
check after the mid-point of the spring semester.
Parent / Co-Biller Access
Students may give electronic account access to their
parents or other co-biller on the “MY Online Account” page
in Compass. They enter a parent name and email address
which triggers an email to that address containing a log on
and password. The parent may then view the student’s
account, make payments, receive billing statements, enroll
in a payment plan and access tax information. If a parent is
not added by the student it is assumed the student is
exercising FERPA rights and does not want any information
shared with the parent. Parent access in My Online Account
does not share any academic information with the parent.
Tuition Past Due
Cornish College will consider the tuition past due if payment
in full is not completed within one week of the tuition due
date and there is no established payment plan. (There is a
grace period of one week). Cornish charges late fees for
past due accounts at the rate of $10 for each $1,000 past
due. The minimum late fee is $25. The late fees are charged
at the end of the grace period and then every 30 days from
the date tuition was due.
Cornish reserves the right to withhold academic transcripts,
diplomas and letters of recommendation for students with
past due accounts or Perkins Loan payments. Collection
costs are added to the debt when it is necessary to refer the
account to a collection agency. Contact Student Accounts
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for more information. When a student leaves school or fails
to register for the next semester, recipients of Federal
Stafford and Perkins loans must schedule an exit interview
with Financial Aid and Student Accounts. Students
graduating from Cornish must complete their exit counseling
and have a paid student account before participation in
commencement ceremonies is permitted.
Tuition Refunds Due To Withdrawal
Students eligible for a refund due to withdrawal will be
mailed the refund from the Student Accounts Office. The
following schedule will be followed to determine the level of
refund owed the student:
100% refund of tuition only for students who withdraw from
classes on or before the first day of the semester, minus the
student tuition deposit. This is also the last day for a full
housing refund, minus the application fee. See Housing &
Residence Life contract for details.
“unearned.” This includes student loans, parent loans and
any federal grants. The student will have to repay 65% of
the federal aid that was disbursed. The loans may not be
paid back on their original terms. The 65% is removed from
the loan program and the balance is due in full within 10
days of the official withdrawal date. Please contact the
Student Accounts Office if you have any questions.
WORK STUDY EMPLOYMENT
Students who receive a work study award in their financial
aid package can seek employment with Cornish on or offcampus
work study employers. Work study guidance and
available work study jobs are posted on Compass at https://
compass.cornish.edu/ics.
75% refund of tuition only for students who withdraw from
classes on or before the first Friday after the first day of
the semester.
50% refund of tuition and fees for students who withdraw
from classes on or before the second Friday of the
semester, but after the first Friday of the semester.
Tuition Refunds With Financial Aid Recalculation
According to federal regulations, federal funds must be
returned to federal programs based on the percent of the
term that a student is no longer enrolled.
This process is called a “Federal Recalc.” The Student
Accounts Office will determine how much of a student’s
federal aid was “unearned” as defined by the federal
regulations, and then oversee the return of the unearned aid
within10 calendar days of the student’s withdrawal.
Important Note
Once the student has completed 61% of the semester, the
recalc is not in effect. Students withdrawing after the 60%
date will not be required to repay any of their financial aid
for the semester. Loans will be repaid on their normal terms.
Federal Recalc Example
A student withdraws after the fifth week of school. At this
point, the student has completed 35% of the semester.
Therefore, 65% of the student’s federal financial aid is
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SAFETY
& EMERGENCY
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
All offices and classrooms have a Health & Safety Procedures
booklet which contains important information about procedures
in the event of emergencies, including fire, bomb threats, and
earthquakes. Please familiarize yourself with this document.
Fire
If a fire should occur in the school, stay calm and rational.
Alert people to evacuate the area and close the doors.
Activate the nearest fire alarm and evacuate the building. If
the fire seems small (no larger than a wastebasket), students
may locate and use the fire extinguishers provided on each
floor. If the fire is not controllable, close the door to the room,
activate the nearest fire alarm and evacuate the building.
First Aid Kits
There are several first aid kits on campus. First aid kits are
located in each department office and in the basement
kitchen in Kerry Hall. Campus Safety & Security may also be
contacted as they have several kits that are readily available.
Students should ask their Department Coordinator for the
nearest location before an emergency occurs.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather such as snow, students
are advised to check Cornish’s Emergency Notification page
at www.cornish.edu/campus/emergency_notification/ or
check the local TV and radio stations listed below or call the
school at 206.323.1400 to see if the President has closed
the College. A recorded message will indicate that the
school is closed. If no such message is heard, students are
expected to attend classes, unless a particular class has
been canceled by the instructor. Text messages will be sent
to students who have signed up to receive them.
Radio
KUOW 94.9 FM
KNDD 107.7 FM
KOMO 1000 AM
KIRO 710 AM
KPLU 88.5 FM
KPLZ 101.5 FM
Television
KOMO Channel 4
KING Channel 5
KIRO Channel 7
REPORTING AN ACCIDENT ON CAMPUS
Students injured on campus are required to submit a Report
form to Human Resources at the time of the incident. Report
forms are available in the Office of Student Life and
Department Offices.
SECURITY OFFICES
The Campus Safety & Security staff provides surveillance for
Cornish buildings and parking lots. They also respond to
various emergencies, accidents, injuries, and serious
illnesses that may occur on campus. Security offices are
located on the 1st floor of Kerry Hall and on the 3rd floor of
the Main Campus Center.
In Case Of Emergency, contact Campus Safety & Security
Offices:
Main Campus Center (MCC)
206.726.5038 from a pay phone; 5038 from a campus
phone or dial 9-911 (24 hours)
Kerry Hall
206.726.5076 from a pay phone; 5076 from a campus
phone or dial 9-911 (in accordance with building hours)
Cornish telephones are located on every floor in the
hallways of both MCC and Kerry Hall. These designated
telephones should be used for emergency purposes only
with the exception of the 1st floor lobby telephone in Kerry
Hall and the phone in the 1st floor MCC Student Lounge.
These allow people to make local calls as well.
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SECURITY TIPS
Classrooms and studios can be a target for crime,
particularly early in the semester before students learn to
recognize each other.
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Never leave valuables unattended in a classroom or
studio. Report any thefts to Campus Safety & Security.
You can sign up for this program by visiting www.cornish.
edu/campus/emergency_notification/
Those who do not have a mobile telephone or who choose
not to participate will continue to find information by venues
listed on the Emergency Notification page at
www.cornish.edu/campus/emergency_notification/.
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Wear your ID card or have it on your person.
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Observe any suspicious persons and report the situation
to Security.
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Walk with someone at night to your car or to your home,
or share rides.
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Call Campus Safety & Security for an escort to your car.
The College is staffed with Campus Safety & Security
personnel who protect the campus during the day, evening
and weekend hours, but it is the student’s responsibility to
exercise caution and use good judgment. Issues pertaining
to safety should be addressed directly to the Campus
Safety & Security Manager or the Chief Operations Officer.
TEXT MESSAGE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
In addition to website and local TV and radio
announcements, Cornish has acquired the technology to
reach students, faculty, and staff through mobile telephone
text messaging.
In those rare cases of inclement weather, power outages,
delayed openings or early closures, or any other event that
represents a danger to the community, the College will be
able to issue a text notification simultaneously to all persons
who elect to participate in the program.
We understand that people do not wish to receive unwanted
text messages. Please be assured that we will use this
system judiciously, and will only send messages in the
above circumstances.
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STUDENT LIFE
& RESOURCES
CAMPUS DIRECTORY WHO HAS ANSWERS?
Please contact the general directory number if you do not
find the number you are seeking below. (All numbers utilize
the 206 area code.)
General Directory
206.323.1400
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
Office of the Provost
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5048
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Academic grievances
Admission
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5016 / admission@cornish.edu
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Admission procedures
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Campus tours
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General information on programs
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Interviews
Advancement
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5064 / advancement@
cornish.edu
Campus Safety & Security
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5038 from pay phones /
5038 from campus phones
Kerry Hall / 206.726.5076 from pay phones / 5076 from
campus phones
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ID card replacements
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Lost and found
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Safety escort
Communications
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5169 /
communications@cornish.edu
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In-house creative services
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Marketing and public relations
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Website
Counseling Services
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5027
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Consultation
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Personal counseling
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Resources/referrals
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Stress management
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Development & Alumni Relations
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5052 / alumni@cornish.edu
Financial Aid
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5014 /
agarcia@cornish.edu
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Applications/award letters
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Financial aid
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Grants
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Institutional scholarships
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Loans
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Work study (federal and state)
Housing & Residence Life
8th Ave Residence Hall / 206.315.5852 /
housing@cornish.edu
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On-campus Housing
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Residential Mail / Packages
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After Hours Resident Assistance
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Off-campus Housing
7th Ave Front Desk / 206.315.5846
7th Ave On Call / 206.902.6279
8th Ave Front Desk / 206.315.5833
8th Ave On Call / 206.902.6371
Human Resources
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5081
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Paychecks/payroll
Information Technology
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5092
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Operations
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5008
Campus Safety & Security
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Construction & facilities planning
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Facilities
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General campus services
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Grounds
Registration & Records Office
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Main Campus Center /206.726.5069 /
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registrationrecords@cornish.edu
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Academic policies
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Academic records
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Add/drop of class
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Address change
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Commencement
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Deferments on loans
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Degree audit
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Enrollment verification
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Grades
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International students
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Leave of absence
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Petitions (academic)
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Registration
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Schedule of classes
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Sexual Misconduct Reporting – Adrienne Bolyard,
Dean of Academic Services, Title IX Coordinator
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Shuttle
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Study abroad
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Transcripts
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Transfer credits
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Veterans
Student Accounts Office
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5025 /
studentaccounts@cornish.edu
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Fees and fines
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Payment plans
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Tuition contracts
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Tuition payments: cashier@cornish.edu
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Perkins loan payments: perkins.loan.officer@cornish.edu
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Job and career services
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New student orientation
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Private scholarship information
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Student handbook
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Student interest groups
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Student leadership council
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Study abroad information
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Wellness and health promotions
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
ART
Main Campus Center
Christy Johnson / Chair / 206.726.5045
Ryan Feddersen / Department Coordinator / 206.726.5141
Art Studio Supervisors
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Casey Curran
Painting Studio Supervisor / 206.726.1034
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Dawn Cerny
Print Arts Studio Supervisor / 206.726.1078
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Winnie Westergard
Photography Studio Supervisor / 206.726.1187
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Rob Lutz
Sculpture & Design Fabrication Studio Supervisor /
206.726.1173
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Alistair McMeekin
Computer Support Coordinator / 206.726.5192
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Tory Franklin
Drawing Studio Supervisor / 206.726.5788
· · Louis Watts
Foundations Studio Supervisor / 206.726.5788
Student Life Office
Main Campus Center / 206.726.5003 / studentlife@cornish.edu
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Bus pass subsidy
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Code of Student conduct
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Disability support
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Graduate school information
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DANCE
Kerry Hall
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Kathryn “Kitty” Daniels
Department Chair / 206.726.5080
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Malia Trick
Department Coordinator / 206.726.5079
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Steve Casteel
Preparatory Dance Program Director / 206.726.5034
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D.J. Gommels
Dance Musician Coordinator / 206.726.5151, ext. 1163
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Christine Juarez
Summer Dance Program Coordinator / 206.726.5090
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Christine Weh
Prep & Summer Dance Administrative Assistant /
206.726.5186
DESIGN
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Frank Philips
PONCHO Concert Hall Facilities Manager / 206.726.5026
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Alek Edmonds
Music Technical Director / 206.726.5087
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Megan Campbell-Miller
Production Coordinator / 206.726.5112
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION
Main Campus Center
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Dave Tosti-Lane
Department Chair / 206.726.5044
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J. Richard (Rick) Smith
Department Coordinator / 206.726.5044
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Scene Shop
206.726.5091
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Costume Shop
206.726.5128
Main Campus Center
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Jeff Brice
Interim Department Chair / 206.726.5043
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Brian Kennedy
Department Coordinator / 206.726.5130
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Eric Holden
Computer Support Coordinator / 206.726.5117
GALLERY
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Cable Griffith
Gallery & Exhibitions Curator / 206.726.5142
MUSIC
Kerry Hall
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Kent Devereaux
Department Chair / 206.726.5029
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Francisco Orozco
Department Administrator / 206.726.5031
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Rachel DeShon
Administrative Assistant
206.726.5030
THEATER
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Main Campus Center
Main Office / 206.726.5042
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Richard E.T. White
Department Chair / 206.726.5127
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Jan Hubert
Resident Producer/ 206.315.5785
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Alyson Bedford
Administrative Assistant / 206.726.5042
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Richard MacKenzie
Prod. Supervisor/Tech Director / 206.726.5049
HUMANITIES & SCIENCES
Main Campus Center
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Chris Kellett
Department Chair / 206.726.5180
· · Thaswan “Bee” Tangsurat
Department Coordinator / 206.726.5166
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Writing Center
Main Campus Center / MCC 311 / writingcenter@cornish.edu
Amanda Hill
Writing Center Coordinator and Assistant Professor of
Rhetoric & Composition / 206.315.5806
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Academic and professional writing assistance
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One-to-one consultations
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Appointments or drop-in
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Computer lab
For more information about our assistance or to set an
appointment, contact Cheryl Coatney, Student Life Program
Coordinator at ccoatney@cornish.edu or 206.726.5098.
COMMON MEETING TIMES
No classes will be scheduled from Noon to 1:30 pm on
Fridays beginning the first week of September and ending
the second week of May to allow for common meeting times
as listed below.
LIBRARY
Main Campus Center
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Hollis Near
Director of Library Services / 206.726.5040
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Megan Smithling
Librarian / 206.726.5062
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Bridget Nowlin
Visual Resources Curator / 206.726.5126
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Pamela Naylor
Library Specialist / 206.726.5172
CAREER & JOB ASSISTANCE
At the Office of Student Life, we have an online career
resource for job postings, a library of career materials, and
individualized career and job assistance available through
appointment. We can help you to get started in your job
search, learn how to fill out a job application, craft a resume
and understand how to conduct an interview. We can assist
you with how to conduct an “Information Interview,” which
is a great tool for learning how professionals in your field
began their career or found their unique niche. We have an
annual Career Fair each spring and additional visits by
employers during the year.
Visit www.cornish.edu/career for information and links to
resources. We have a new online resource for students, alumni
and employers. Be sure to look for the “College Central” link
and register so you can search for job (work-study and offcampus),
internship and volunteer opportunities. You may also
post your resume and portfolio for our currently registered
employers to view. This is a free and fantastic service to enable
you to better connect with employers.
1st Friday of the month Student Meetings
2nd Friday of the month Departmental Meetings
3rd Friday of the month Faculty Senate Meetings
4th Friday of the month Cornish Community Meetings
For more information contact the Office of the Provost at
206.726.5048.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Emergency Resources
Emergency
For immediate assistance, call 911.
Campus Safety & Security
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www.cornish.edu/campus/safety/
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MCC Security Department: 206.726.5038
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Kerry Hall Security Department: 206.726.5076
Cornish Counseling Office
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www.cornish.edu/student_life/student_support/
counseling_services/
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Lori Koshork: Counseling Director / 206.726.5027
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Barry Eben: Counselor / 206.726.5047
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Kristen Montague: Counselor / 206.726.5105
Cornish Student Life Wellness & Health Promotion
www.cornish.edu/wellness / 206.726.5003
Crisis Clinic — 24 hours
206.461.3222 / www.crisisclinic.org
Harborview Medical Center Emergency Room
206.744.3300 / www.uwmedicine.org/Patient-Care/
Locations/HMC/About/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx
Seattle Fire Department
206.386.1400 / www.seattle.gov/fire
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Seattle Police
206.625.5011 / www.seattle.gov/police
Suicide Prevention National Hopeline
1.800.442.4673 / www.hopeline.com
Washington Poison Center
1.800.222.1222 / www.wapc.org
2-1-1, dial 9-211 from campus phones
2-1-1 is a new service to help you find assistance from
community resources. 2-1-1 acts as a clearinghouse. Call
them, explain the assistance you need and they will direct you
to the best agency to provide you with that help. 2-1-1
connects you to the Crisis Clinic’s Community Information line.
2-1-1 is available 7 days a week from 8 am – 8 pm. It is now
available for cell phones, but it will direct you to the county
that has your area code. To stay within the 206 area code
the number is 206.461.3200.
AIDS/HIV and STD
CDC Info Hotline
800.232.4636 / www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/
Gay City Health Project Wellness Center
206.860.6969 / www.gaycity.org
Herpes Clinic (Virology Center)
206.520.4340 / depts.washington.edu/herpes
Lifelong AIDS Alliance
206.328.8979 / www.lifelongaidsalliance.org
Public Health HIV/AIDS Program
206.296.4649 / www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/
communicable/hiv/about.aspx
Public Health STD Clinic
206.744.3590 / www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/
communicable/std.aspx
Dunshee House (Seattle AIDS Support Group)
206.322.2437 / http://sasgcc.org/
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Al-Anon Family Groups
206.625.0000 / www.wa-al-anon.org
Alcohol and Drug Helpline (24 hours)
206.722.3700 / www.adhl.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
206.587.2838 / www.seattleaa.org
Cocaine Anonymous
425.244.1150 / www.caofwa.org
Marijuana Anonymous
1.800.766.6779 / www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Narcotics Anonymous
206.790.8888 / www.seattlena.org
Recovery Café
206.374.8731/ http://recoverycafe.org/
Tobacco Quit Line (toll free)
1.800.784.8669 / www.doh.wa.gov/Tobacco/quit/quit.htm
Food and Shelter
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Information & Referral Line
800.931.2237 / www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Emergency Feeding Program
206.329.0300 / www.emergencyfeeding.org
Food Banks:
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Ballard & Magnolia / 206.789.7800 /
www.ballardfoodbank.org
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U-District / 206.523.7060 / www.udistrictfoodbank.org
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Wallingford / 206.694.6727 /
www.familyworksseattle.org/food-bank
Seattle Emergency Housing Services
206.386.1001 / www.seattle.gov/humanservices/
emergencyservices/shelter/default.htm
Health and Wellness
Asian Counseling & Referral Services
206.695.7600 / www.acrs.org
Bastyr Center for Natural Health & Counseling Services
206.834.4100 / bastyrcenter.org
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Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center
206.299.1900 / www.countrydoctor.org
Central Area Dental Clinic
206.461.7801 / www.neighborcare.org/clinics/
central-area-dental-clinic
Consulting Nurse Hotlines:
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Central Seattle/Downtown (Swedish) / 206.215.2100
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Downtown (Harborview Care Line) / 206.731.2500
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King County (Evergreen Medical Center) / 425.899.3000
Country Doctor Community Clinic
206.299.1600 / www.countrydoctor.org
Downtown Public Health Center
206.296.4755 / www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/
locations/downtown.aspx
Traveling Clinic / 206.296.4960
Forty Fifth Street Clinic
www.neighborcare.org/clinics/45th-street-medical-dental-clinic
Dental / 206.548.2964
Medical / 206.633.3350
International Community Health Services
206.788.3700 / ichs.com/index.php?page=home
Optometric Center of Seattle
206.325.1100
Planned Parenthood Seattle Health Center
1.800.230.7526 / 206.328.7700 /
www.plannedparenthood.org/ppgnw/
Seattle Counseling Services for Sexual Minorities
206.323.1768 / www.seattlecounseling.org
Swedish South Lake Union Primary Care
206.320.5200 /
www.swedish.org/Services/Primary-Care-Service/
Swedish-South-Lake-Union-Primary-Care#axzz1tqJPVrg2
U.S. Healthworks
206.682.7418 / www.ushealthworks.com
UW Dental School Clinic
206.616.6996 / www.dental.washington.edu/departments/
restorative/resd_clinic.php
Washington Health Foundation
206.285.6355/ www.whg.org
Legal and Financial
American Civil Liberties Union of WA
206.624.2184 / www.aclu-wa.org
Clear Point — Consumer Credit Counseling Services
800.750.2227 / www.clearpointfinancialsolutions.org
Columbia Legal Services
206.464.5911 / www.columbialegal.org
Landlord Tenant Law
360.753.6200 /
www.atg.wa.gov/LandlordTenant/default.aspx
Lawyer Referral & Volunteer Legal Services
206.267.7010 / www.seattle.gov/law/faq
Legal Action Center
206.324.6890 / www.lac.org
Tenant Services Hotline (Solid Ground)
206.694.6767 / www.solid-ground.org/tenant
The Tenants Union
206.723.0500 / www.tenantsunion.org
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Domestic Abuse Women’s Network
425.656.7867 / www.dawnonline.org/
Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.562.6025 / www.seattle.gov/humanservices/
domesticviolence/
Eastside Domestic Violence Program
1.425.746.1940 / www.edvp.org
Harborview Center for Sexual Assault
206.744.1600 / http://depts.washington.edu/hcsats/
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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
425.282.0330 / www.kcsarc.org
Northwest Network of LGBT Survivors of Abuse
206.568.7777 / www.nwnetwork.org
Shepherd’s Counseling Services
206.323.7131 / www.shepherdstherapy.org
Washington State Domestic Violence
1.800.562.6025 / www.wscadv.org
Transportation
Amtrak
1.800.872.7245 / www.amtrak.com
Greyhound Bus Lines
1.800.231.2222 / www.greyhound.com/home
Metro Transit
206.553.3000 / metro.kingcounty.gov
Washington State Ferries
206.464.6400 / www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
Yellow Cab & Graytop Cab
206.622.6500 / www.yellowtaxi.net
CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS WEBSITE
The Cornish College of the Arts website at www.cornish.
edu is regularly updated with new academic and campus
information, performances and other events, library
services, job opportunities, and more. The current schedule
of classes, course descriptions, and model programs are
available on the website and/or Compass and may contain
information updated since the last printing of the Catalog.
Students and other members of the Cornish community are
invited to join the online forums to post announcements,
search for housing and/or roommates, and participate in
discussions on a variety of topics.
COUNSELING SERVICES
College students face a variety of concerns from having a
roommate conflict to managing a chronic mental health
disorder. Counseling can help with these issues. If an issue
seems beyond the scope of our services we make every
effort to connect students with off-campus resources to
help them resolve their concerns while remaining successful
students. Counselors assist students by talking with them
about their concerns and, if applicable, helping them find a
resolution. Counselors also provide programming to the
campus community about mental health topics, such as
stress reduction and time management. All counseling is
free and confidential.
The Counseling Office website at www.cornish.edu/student_
life/student_support/counseling_services/ includes a list of
community resources and links to mental health information
on various mental health issues such as anxiety, substance
abuse and suicide prevention. There you will also find
screening tools for ADD and links to audio relaxation exercises.
The Counseling Office is located at the Main Campus
Center, room 308. To schedule an appointment or for referral
information please call Lori Koshork, Director of Counseling,
at 206.726.5027; Barry Eben, Counselor, at 206.726.5047;
or Kristen Montague, Counselor, at 206.726.5105.
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Cornish College of the Arts endeavors to make its programs
accessible to qualified students with disabilities (consistent
with Federal and State laws). The Office of Student Life
works cooperatively with College programs to encourage
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as
Amended and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The Office of Student Life coordinates accommodations for
students with disabilities in academic and non-academic
programs. Accommodations may include: academic advising,
accessible facilities, alternate education media, alternate
testing, interpreters, mobility assistance, note taking,
personal counseling, priority registration, reading services,
specialized equipment, and/or access to books on tape.
The Office of Student Life promotes self-advocacy for
students with disabilities and teaches them self-advocacy
skills. Please contact the Student Life Program Coordinator
at 206.726.5098 or ccoatney@cornish.edu to request
information, obtain referrals for testing resources, or to
inquire about arranging for accommodations. Information
regarding services, resources and assistance for Cornish
students with disabilities including the Disability Support
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Services Student Guide and helpful links are available online
at www.cornish.edu.disability.
EVENTS
Cornish College of the Arts has a wide variety of events that
occur during the year. Visit the Events Calendar at www.
cornish.edu/events to see upcoming events.
GALLERIES & EXHIBITION SPACES
A variety of locations throughout the Main Campus Center
provide opportunities to exhibit art. The Cornish Main
Gallery is located on the first floor of the Main Campus
Center and is programmed throughout the academic year
with thematic exhibitions featuring professional artists
including faculty and alumni. Additionally, less formal
environments provide opportunities for students to exhibit
work while contributing to the vibrant community of Cornish
College of the Arts. Students wishing to exhibit work are
required to consult with the Exhibitions Curator and
complete an Exhibition Agreement Form available in the Art
Department office. Call 206.726.5142 for additional
information.
INSURANCE
Cornish College of the Arts provides a Blanket Accident Injury
Policy covering students who are enrolled in three credits or
more, to cover them in the instance of an academic related
injury (class, rehearsals etc). All students enrolled in three
credits or more are automatically covered under this policy
for no additional fee. Note that this coverage is in excess and
secondary to any existing primary healthcare insurance plan
that a student is enrolled in – the Blanket Accident program
may pay benefits after claims have been submitted to the
primary insurance carrier. This type of policy ONLY covers
accidents on Cornish property during school events or
activities and does not cover illness. Cornish strongly
encourages all students to research and purchase health
insurance so that you have coverage for your medical needs.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Enrollment
International students must pursue a full course of study
while attending Cornish (except summer semester when
attendance is optional). A full course of study is defined as
12 or more credits each semester. Failing grades,
withdrawal grades, and incomplete grades do not count
towards the total.
An international student studying in the U.S. also assumes
the responsibility to make normal progress towards completing
his/her course of study and must complete his/her program
of study before the expiration date on the SEVIS I-20.
Off-Campus Employment
International students are prohibited from off-campus
employment without obtaining specific permission from the
USCIS. To be eligible to apply for this permission, a student
must be in lawful status as a full-time student and have held
this status for at least nine (9) consecutive months before
making their application. Accepting any unsanctioned form of
off-campus employment while attending Cornish as an
international student is a serious offense of federal law, which
may result in the cancellation of the student’s F-1 visa.
Employment is defined as any form of compensation for work
rendered. All inquiries regarding employment authorization for
international students should be directed to the Assistant
Registrar, who can advise the student of the best possible
option and guide the student through the process of
obtaining the appropriate work authorization documents.
On-Campus Employment
International students may accept only non-work study
positions on campus. All non-work study employment
positions held by international students attending Cornish
must be less than 20 hours per week during semester
sessions and can exceed 20 hours per week during vacation
semester (summer).
Reporting Requirements
Cornish College of the Arts is required by federal law to
report the status of all international students to the United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) via the
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
An international student’s status is defined as full-time
enrollment and normal degree progress—an international
student will fall out of legal status if this full-time degree
progress is not maintained properly. International students
are obligated to provide Cornish with necessary information
in a timely fashion so that we may comply with federal
regulations and continue to allow international students to
enroll at Cornish. As a part of these reporting requirements,
international students are required to report all local and
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foreign address changes to the Registration & Records
Office within ten (10) days of any change of address.
Responsibility
International students residing in the U.S. and attending
Cornish College of the Arts with an F-1 student visa are
personally responsible for following all U.S. laws and
regulations related to non-immigration student status. All
questions regarding these regulations and laws should be
brought to the attention of the Assistant Registrar, who
serves as the advisor to international students. Students are
advised to consult the Assistant Registrar prior to traveling
outside the U.S. or contacting the federal government
concerning immigration matters.
MEAL PLANS
Meal plans are available to all students and required of
students living in the residence halls. All meals are á la carte,
served in the Café at MCC, using a declining balance
system. Funds for the semester are allocated to the Cornish
ID on or before the first date of occupancy and rollover from
fall to spring semester. Additional funds can be added to the
Cornish ID at any time through the Cashier’s Office or online
using Compass. Unused meal plan funds remaining on the
account at the time the Café closes on the last date of
occupancy are forfeited. Residents can change the meal
plan selection for the semester until 5:00pm on the first
Friday after classes begin each semester via Compass.
Residents please contact Housing and Residence Life at
206.315.5852 or housing@cornish.edu with any questions.
Commuters contact the Cashier’s Window at 206.726.5025.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
The residence halls welcome continuing students as space
allows. Those students interested in exploring options off
campus can connect with Housing and Residence Life. We
have information and resources to help you conduct your
off-campus housing search. Visit www.cornish.edu/housing
and click on the off-campus housing link and our Facebook
page www.facebook.com/OffCampusHousingfor more
information. Contact Housing and Residence Life at
206.315.5852 or housing@cornish.edu for more information.
OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE
The Office of Student Life, located on the third floor of the
Main Campus Center, may be reached by phone at
206.726.5003 or by e-mail at studentlife@cornish.edu. The
Office of Student Life is dedicated to enhancing and
complementing Cornish College of the Arts students’
educational experience through programs, services and
opportunities that aid in their personal development.
Student Life is committed to the following principles:
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Community building
Providing programs that encourage, enhance and
maintain a sense of community on campus.
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Co-curricular learning
Providing out-of-class experiences that complement
in-class learning.
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Student support
Providing programs and services to ensure students’
success and persistence towards graduation.
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Student involvement
Providing opportunities for students to take an active role
in the College. The Office of Student Life areas include:
Student Life, Student Rights & Responsibilities, Student
Services, and Wellness & Health Promotions. Many of our
programs and services are described throughout this
handbook. For more information, please visit our website
at www.cornish.edu/student_life.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Cornish Student Leadership Council
The Cornish Student Leadership Council represents the
student body of Cornish College of the Arts by:
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Providing a forum for discussion, problem solving
and advocacy on issues relevant to the quality of life
for students.
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Serving as liaisons to the Administration, Faculty and Staff.
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Providing programs for the student body.
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Disbursing funds to Student Interest Groups.
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For more information or to find out how to get involved,
please contact the CSLC at 206.726.5003 or by email at
cslc@cornish.edu.
Student Interest Groups
Student Interest Groups provide opportunities outside the
classroom for Cornish students to participate in educational,
intellectual, interdisciplinary and cultural events and/or
services to its members or the College. We encourage
students at Cornish College of the Arts to join or form
Student Interest Groups to share mutual interests. For more
information or to find out how to develop and participate in
such groups, contact the Office of Student Life at
206.726.5003 or visit www.cornish.edu/sig. You may also
email the Dean of Student Life at studentlife@cornish.edu.
STUDY ABROAD
Cornish maintains consortium agreements with Arcadia
University and with Butler University through which students
can pursue up to one semester of study abroad during their
Junior year of studies. As articulated in the College’s
consortium agreement, students must have at least a 3.0
career GPA.
Arcadia and Butler sponsor programs in a number of
countries, including England, Greece, Italy, Australia,
Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland and Spain. Students must
go through an approved program to use federal, state, and
institutional financial aid to fund their study abroad. All
course work must be approved in advance if it is to be
transferred back to meet Cornish College of the Arts degree
requirements.
Interested students should begin the application process
through the Registration & Records Office. Students should
plan on applying no later than nine months before the term
of intended study. Ideally, students are encouraged to begin
conversation about study abroad with the Registration &
Records Office at the end of the Fall term of their
sophomore year.
For more information, please visit www.cornish.edu/
registrar/semester_study_abroad. The Office of Student Life
has general information about study abroad resources.
VETERANS
Students approved to receive Veterans Administration (VA)
educational benefits should present a copy of the
Certification of Eligibility, issued by the VA, to the Associate
Registrar upon being admitted to Cornish. The Associate
Registrar certifies eligible students’ enrollment to the VA
each semester. The VA has very specific requirements
regarding academic progress and termination of benefits. It
is the student’s responsibility to be aware of these
requirements. For more specific information, please contact
the Associate Registrar or the Seattle office of the VA at
1.800.827.1000.
VOTER INFORMATION
To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:
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A citizen of the United States
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A legal resident of Washington state
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At least 18 years old by election day
Washington voter registration forms are available at the
Office of Student Life.
In the state of Washington, you do not have to register by
political party or declare political party membership to vote
in the state’s general elections. You may register to vote at
many government offices, including the Department of
Motor Vehicles, or by using the registration form provided by
the Washington Secretary of State at https://wei.sos.
wa.gov/agency/osos/en/voterinformation/Pages/
RegistertoVote.aspx.
Voter information for all states can be found at the Federal
Election Commission website at www.fec.gov.
Cornish College of the Arts has a voter information page at
http://libguides.cornish.edu/content.
php?pid=231354&sid=2082968 with useful links.
Other Organizations That Provide Voter Information
Project Vote Smart / www.vote-smart.org
This nonpartisan organization maintains a database on all
presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and state
legislative candidates that includes their responses to
questionnaires, and the incumbents’ voting records.
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The Project Vote Smart database also includes information
on how to register to vote in each state, and the addresses
of the county or city election offices.
The League Of Women Voters / www.lwv.org
The League of Women Voters encourages the informed and
active participation of citizens in government, works to
increase understanding of major public policy issues, and
influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Rock The Vote / www.rockthevote.com
Rock the Vote is a non-profit, non-partisan organization
which coordinates voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote
events, and voter education efforts. It is possible to register
to vote, update your address and/or change your party
online at their site.
WELLNESS & HEALTH PROMOTIONS
The Office of Student Life at Cornish College cares about
the overall health and well being of our community. We invite
you to take your personal health into consideration to
support reaching your academic and career goals. We are
dedicated to providing programs, resources, and education
about a variety of college health-related issues including:
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Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Eating Disorders
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Fitness & Recreation
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General Health and Wellness
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HIV/AIDS
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Nutrition
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Sexual Health
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Stress Management
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Suicide Prevention
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Tobacco
Contact the Office of Student Life at 206.726.5003 or
studentlife@cornish.edu or visit the Wellness & Health
Promotions website at www.cornish.edu/wellness for more
information and helpful links.
WRITING CENTER
The Writing Center provides Cornish students with free
personalized writing support. Writers can visit us for a
conference on essays for courses, resumes and cover letters,
artist statements, or anything else that includes writing. And
there’s no need to have a draft for an in-person conference
because we can help you brainstorm!
In our individualized half-hour conferences, writers can
expect our consultants to be active readers. We focus on
your goals and concerns, providing practical feedback by
asking questions and helping you think through solutions.
The Writing Center also offers an Online Response Service.
Submit your writing via our form on Compass and a
consultant will respond with a screencast video. You can
submit 24 hours a day and you’ll receive your video response
within 24 hours (during open hours; drafts submitted on the
weekend will receive response on Monday).
To visit the Writing Center, writers may drop in during posted
hours or schedule a 30-minute or 1-hour appointment
ahead of time. We also have handbooks on citation,
grammar, and style, and a small computer lab and printer
available for use.
Visit the Writing Center’s website at www.cornish.edu/
academics/writing_center/.
Email us at writingcenter@cornish.edu or call 206.315.5806
for more information and assistance.
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APPENDIX A
NON-DISCRIMINATION & HARASSMENT POLICIES
Cornish admits students of any race, color, gender, religion,
national and ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation,
veteran status, or age to all the rights and privileges,
programs, and activities generally accorded or made
available to students at the school. It does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national or
ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or
age in administration of its educational policies, admissions
policies, scholarship and loan programs and other school
administered programs.
Discriminatory Harassment
Harassment is a verbal or physical conduct that
embarrasses, denigrates, or shows hostility toward a person
because of his or her race, color, gender, religion, national or
ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or
age. Harassment may be subtle or overt, but it is intolerable
in whatever form it takes. Examples of harassment are the
following: verbal abuse; racial, ethnic, and religious epithet
slurs or jokes; graffiti) remarks written or drawn on walls or
other structures); obscene gestures; and hazing. Even
derogatory remarks between friends may be deemed overt
acts of discrimination.
Sexual Harassment
Cornish maintains a strict policy prohibiting sexual
harassment in any form, including verbal and physical
sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includes, but is not
limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, or any other visual, verbal, or physical conduct of a
sexual nature under the following circumstances: 1) when
submission to such conduct is made an explicit or implicit
term or condition of employment or enrollment: 2) when
submission or rejection of such conduct by an individual is
used as a basis for an employment or enrollment decision
affecting such individual; or 3) when such conduct has the
purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an
individual’s work or academic performance or creating an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Please refer
to full Student Sexual Misconduct policy following Code of
Conduct in Appendix A.
Local, State, and Federal Laws
Concerning Civil and Human Rights
Cornish complies with all local, state and federal laws
concerning civil and human rights. Educational programs,
admissions, housing, and employment practices are free of
any type of discrimination based on race, color, gender,
religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or age (Titles VI and VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964). Discrimination on the basis of sex
is prohibited by Title IX of 1972 Education Amendments.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended prohibit
discrimination on the basis of disability. The Age
Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits age discrimination.
Filing A Discrimination Or Harassment Complaint
Students who feel that their rights have been violated due to
discrimination or harassment (including sexual harassment)
should seek assistance from Adrienne Bolyard, the Dean of
Academic Services who serves as the Title IX coordinator or
the Dean of Student Life. The Dean of Academic Services
can be reached at 206.726.5021 or abolyard@cornish.edu.
Jerry Hekkel, the Dean of Student Life can be reached at
206.726.5111 or jhekkel@cornish.edu. Cornish reserves the
right to pursue all sexual harassment reports filed, whether
verbally or in writing, regardless of the complainant’s
decision to pursue charges.
STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
A CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Purpose and Application
The Code contains statements of those College regulations
and policies relevant to the academic and co-curricular
experience. The College community is not a sanctuary from
the law, and all students of the College are subject to
federal, state, and local law. This document forms the basis
of student conduct expectations in the Cornish community
and the greater community at large. The standards of
conduct apply to students while on College-owned or
controlled property, when attending College-sponsored
events off campus, or when off-campus conduct poses a
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threat to the College’s educational mission or property, or to
the health or safety of College community members. In
addition, the College is a forum for the free expression of
ideas. The development and enforcement of these
standards of conduct is designed to foster students’
personal, social, and ethical development. These standards
serve to promote the protection of the rights,
responsibilities, and health and safety of the Cornish
community, so that its members may pursue their
educational goals.
The following statement of students’ rights and
responsibilities is intended to reflect the base upon which
The Code is built.
Student’s Rights
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A student has the right to participate in a free exchange
of ideas, and there shall be no College policy that in any
way limits the rights of freedom of speech, expression,
petition, and peaceful assembly in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Each student has the right to be free from discrimination
such as but not limited to: race, sex, religion, ethnicity,
gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or
veteran status.
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A student has the right to personal privacy except as
otherwise provided by law and College policy and this will
be observed by students and College authorities alike.
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Each student is subject to sanctions arising from alleged
violations of The Code and will be assured a student
conduct hearing.
Student’s Responsibilities
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A student has the responsibility to be acquainted with the
published Code of Student Conduct in its entirety and to
comply with the policies as well as all federal, state, and
local laws.
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A student has the responsibility to recognize that student
actions reflect upon the individuals involved and upon the
entire College community.
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A student has the responsibility to recognize the College’s
obligation to provide an environment conducive to
learning.
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A student has the responsibility to conduct oneself in
accordance to these standards.
Student’s Relation to College Community
Cornish College of the Arts, as an institution of higher
education, has rights and responsibilities of its own,
including:
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To provide opportunities for students of the College to
present and debate public issues.
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To require persons on College-owned or -controlled
property to present appropriate identification.
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To establish reasonable standards of conduct for all
persons on the campus in order to safeguard the
educational process and to provide for the safety and
welfare of its students, visitors, and College property.
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To restrict students of the College from using its name, its
finances, or its physical and operating facilities for
commercial activities, except in cases involving registered
student, staff and faculty groups as provided for in
policies governing use of the campus facilities and fundraising
activities.
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To provide, for registered student groups of the College, the
use of campus facilities under the policies of the campus.
Student’s Relation to External Community
Students attending the College take on responsibilities not
only of campus citizenship but also community citizenship.
When community standards are not respected and upheld
by students, conflicts between students and other
community members may result. Such conflicts are
destructive to relationships in the community and reflect
poorly on the College, as well as the reputation of the
student body.
Student Employee Responsibilities
When students act in their capacity as student employees,
they remain subject to The Code as well as other potential
personnel actions resulting from misconduct.
Changes to The Code
Any question of interpretation or application of The Code
shall be referred to the Dean of Student Life or his or her
designee for final determination. The Dean of Student Life is
charged with maintaining and updating The Code annually.
The Code is published on the Cornish College of the Arts
website. Any changes to The Code between publication
dates will be disseminated to students by official
announcement posted to the following locations:
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Cornish College of the Arts website (www.cornish.edu)
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Student Life page of website
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Emailed notice to all currently-admitted students at their
official College email address directing them to the
website for changes or deletions to The Code.
Community Standards
Students are expected to do one or more of the following
when in the presence of a potential code violation: a)
personally confront the violation; b) bring the violation to the
awareness of a staff member; c) leave the scene of the
violation, if the violation is occurring in another resident’s
room or other space for which the student is not personally
responsible.
Responsibility to Others
A student has responsibility for ensuring the well being of
their guests and fellow students. If an individual needs
emergency medical attention, the student is required to call
an ambulance or other appropriate emergency response
personnel (College safety & security, ambulance, police, fire,
etc.) to gain assistance. If a student fails to carry out this
responsibility, the student may be subject to College
sanctions and may potentially be subject to additional civil
and/or criminal liability.
Non Retaliation
Students who bring legitimate concerns to the attention of
Cornish faculty or administrators should not fear that they
will be retaliated against for their efforts. If students perceive
that retaliation is occurring, they should report this
immediately to the Dean of Student Life.
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
ARTICLE I: STUDENT CODE AUTHORITY
The Dean of Student Life shall determine the composition of
the Student Conduct Boards and Appellate Boards and
determine which Student Conduct Board, Student Conduct
Administrator and Appellate Board shall be authorized to
hear each matter.
The Dean of Student Life shall develop policies for the
administration of the Student Conduct System and
procedural rules for carrying out Student Conduct Board
Hearings that are consistent with provisions of The Code.
Decisions made by a Student Conduct Board and/or
Student Conduct Administrator shall be final, pending the
normal appeal process.
ARTICLE II: PROSCRIBED CONDUCT
2.A. Jurisdiction of the Code of Student Conduct
The Code shall apply to conduct that occurs on College
premises, at College sponsored activities, and off-campus
conduct that poses a threat to the College’s educational
mission or property, or to the health or safety of College
community members. Each student shall be responsible for
his/her conduct from the time of admission through the
actual awarding of a degree, even though conduct may
occur before classes begin or after classes end, as well as
during the academic year and during periods between terms
of actual enrollment (and even if their conduct is not
discovered until after a degree is awarded). The Code shall
apply to a student’s conduct even if the student withdraws
from school while a disciplinary matter is pending. The Dean
of Student Life or designee shall decide whether The Code
shall be applied to conduct occurring off campus, on a case
by case basis, in his/her sole discretion.
2.B. Conduct—Policies
Students are required to engage in responsible social
conduct that reflects credit upon the College community
and to model good citizenship in any community. Any
student found to have committed or to have attempted to
commit the following misconduct is subject to the
disciplinary sanctions outlined in Article III:
1. Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the
following:
a. Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic
dishonesty.
b. Furnishing false or incomplete information to any
College official, faculty member, or office.
c. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any College
document, record, or instrument of identification.
2. Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research,
administration, Student Conduct proceedings, other
College activities, including public service functions on or
off campus, or of other authorized non-College activities
when the conduct occurs on College premises.
3. Behavior that is harmful to a student’s own physical or
mental wellbeing or that of another student, including
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threats or implied threats of physical harm; actions that
demean, degrade, or disgrace another person; and
attempts to inflict mental or bodily harm upon one’s self
or another person. (See Sexual Misconduct Policy,
Attachment A)
4. Attempted or actual theft, removal of, and/or damage to
property of the College or property of a member of the
College community or other personal or public property,
on or off campus.
5. Unauthorized or fraudulent use of the College’s
resources, including but not limited to facilities, telephone
system, mail system, electronic communication devices,
electronic databases, course management programs,
computer systems, or use of any of the above for any
illegal act.
6. Hazing, defined as an act which endangers the mental or
physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys
or removes public or private property, for the purpose of
initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition
for continued membership in, a group or organization.
The express or implied consent of the victim will not be a
defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of
hazing are not neutral acts; they are violations of this rule.
7. Failure to comply with directions of College officials or
law enforcement officers acting in performance of their
duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons
when requested to do so.
8. Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys or
identification cards to any College premises or
unauthorized entry to or use of College premises.
9. Use, possession, manufacturing, purchasing, selling,
distribution, or being knowingly in the presence of drugs
or other controlled substances except as expressly
permitted by law, or possession of drug paraphernalia.
See “drug” in Article IV.19.
10. Gambling for money or other things of value on Collegeowned
or -controlled property on or at College-sponsored
activities is prohibited, except as permitted by federal,
state, and local law.
11. Smoking in any College building or within 25 feet of any
entrance, exit, window that opens, or ventilation intake.
12. Use or possession of a hookah on the College premises.
13. Use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic
beverages (except as expressly permitted by College
regulations), being knowingly in the presence of alcohol, or
public intoxication. Alcoholic beverages may not, in any
circumstance, be used by, possessed by or distributed to
any person under twenty-one (21) years of age.
14. Possession of firearms, explosives, pocket knives (with
blades in excess of three inches) and/or other weapons,
or dangerous chemicals on College premises or use of
any such item, even if legally possessed, in a manner that
harms, threatens or causes fear to others. For academic
authorization, please contact the Theater Department for
a copy of the Theater Stage Combat and Weapons
Policy.
15. Possession of an animal in any campus building with the
exception of service animals and approved comfort /
therapy animals in the residence halls.
16. Disabling, or causing the false activation of life safety
equipment, including, but not limited to, exit door alarms,
emergency telephones, fire safety equipment, and door
access system or engaging in behavior which constitutes
a fire hazard.
17. Participating in an on-campus or off-campus
demonstration, riot or activity that disrupts the normal
operations of the College and/or infringes on the rights of
other members of the College community; leading or
inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal
activities within any campus building or area.
18. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular
traffic on College premises or at College-sponsored or
supervised functions.
19. Conduct that is disorderly, lewd, or indecent; breach of
peace; or aiding, abetting, or procuring another person to
breach the peace on College premises or at functions
sponsored by, or participated in by, the College or
members of the academic community. Disorderly
Conduct includes, but is not limited to, any unauthorized
use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or
video record of any person while on College premises
without his/her prior knowledge, or without his/her
effective consent when such a recording is likely to cause
injury or distress. This includes, but is not limited to,
surreptitiously taking pictures of another person in a
classroom, locker room, or restroom.
20. Sexual contact with any member of the College
community or visitor to the College without that person’s
consent, including, but not limited to, rape and other
forms of sexual assault. Also see Sexual Misconduct
Policy.
21. Willful and malicious following or harassing of another
person, and making credible threats to place that person
in reasonable fear of bodily injury, personal safety, or
death. Stalking behaviors include, but are not limited to:
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a. Abusive and excessive phone calls to the victim’s
home, work, and/or cell phone
b. Trespassing
c. Following and/or threatening the victim and the
victim’s friends and relatives either in person or
through the use of cell phone or computer
technologies
d. Observing the victim from a distance
e. Vandalizing the victim’s property
22. Theft or other abuse of computer facilities and resources,
including but not limited to:
a. Unauthorized entry into an account or file, to use, read,
or change the contents, or for any other purpose.
b. Unauthorized transfer of information or a file.
c. Use of another individual’s identification and/or
password.
d. Use of computing facilities and resources to interfere
with the work of another student, faculty member or
College Official.
e. Use of computing facilities and resources to send
obscene or abusive messages.
f. Use of computing facilities and resources to interfere
with normal operation of the College computing
system.
g. Use of computing facilities and resources in violation
of copyright laws.
h. Any violation of the Student Email Policy.
23. Abuse of the Student Conduct Process, including but not
limited to:
a. Failure to comply with notice from a Student Conduct
Board or College official to attend a meeting as part of
the Student Conduct Process.
b. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of
information before a Student Conduct Board.
c. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a
Student Conduct Board proceeding.
d. Institution of a student conduct code proceeding in
bad faith.
e. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper
participating in, or use of, the student conduct system.
f. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of
a Student Conduct Board prior to, and/or during the
course of, the Student Conduct Board proceeding.
g. Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of
a member of a Student Conduct Board prior to, during,
and/or after a student conduct code proceeding.
h. Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under
The Code.
i. Influencing or attempting to influence another person
to commit an abuse of the student conduct system.
24. Violation of any College policy, rule, or regulation
published in hard copy or available electronically on the
College website.
25. Violation of any federal, state or local law.
2.C. Violation of Law and College Discipline
1. College disciplinary proceedings may be instituted
against a student charged with conduct that potentially
violates both the criminal law and The Code (that is, if
both possible violations result from the same factual
situation) without regard to pending civil or criminal
litigation in court or criminal arrest and prosecution.
Proceedings under The Code may be carried out prior to,
simultaneous with, or following civil or criminal
proceedings off campus at the discretion of the Dean of
Student Life. Determinations made or sanctions imposed
under The Code shall not be subject to change because
criminal charges arising out of the same facts giving rise
to violation of College rules were dismissed, reduced, or
resolved in favor of or against the criminal law defendant.
2. When a student is charged by federal, state, or local
authorities with a violation of law, the College will not
request or agree to special consideration for that
individual because of his or her status as a student. If the
alleged offense is also being processed under The Code,
the College may advise off-campus authorities of the
existence of The Code and the process for handling such
matters within the College community. The College will
attempt to cooperate with law enforcement and other
agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on campus
and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for the
rehabilitation of student violators (provided that the
conditions do not conflict with campus rules or
sanctions). Individual students and other members of the
College community, acting in their personal capacities,
remain free to interact with governmental representatives
as they deem appropriate.
ARTICLE III: CODE OF STUDENT
CONDUCT PROCEDURES
3.A Purpose
The Code has established Student Conduct Board
procedures in order to better serve students, faculty, and
staff. The purpose of the Student Conduct Board process is:
1. To provide for the education and personal growth of the
student;
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2. To provide for fair inquiries concerning alleged violations
of The Code;
3. To allow for consideration of all factors related to an
incident; and
4. To determine through fair procedures whether or not any
individual student has violated a policy in The Code.
5. To determine a resolution that will be appropriate and will
also help the student involved make a positive
contribution to the College community.
3.B The Hearing Process
3.B.1 Violation of Policy
A student is considered to have violated The Code when the
student:
a. Admits to the violation; or
b. Is found in violation of one or more provisions of
The Code.
3.B.2 Conduct Process
Students alleged to have violated any College policy will be
subject to the College Student Conduct Process.
3.B.3 Presentation of Information Relevant
to the Student Conduct Board Process
Accused student will be presented with the information that
initiated the hearing and will be given an opportunity to
present their perspective. There will be time for questions
and other information offered by witnesses and others
during the Student Conduct Board proceedings.
3.B.4 Standard of Proof
The standard of proof will be “preponderance of evidence”
suggesting that a College policy has been violated. That
proof need only show that the facts are more likely to be so
than not so. Information, when considered and compared
with that opposed to it, has more convincing force and
produces in the Student Conduct Board’s mind the belief
that what is sought is more likely true than not true.
attorney representing you. For assistance in securing an
advisor, contact the Dean of Student Life.
3.B.6 Witnesses
Witnesses, including the accused student of violating policy,
are permitted in all Student Conduct Board proceedings.
Witnesses may present information on behalf of the
accused student or the complainant. It is the responsibility
of the accused student or the complainant to secure their
witnesses or witness statements and notify the Student
Conduct Administrator at least two working days prior to the
Student Conduct Board Hearing. Witnesses may be
questioned by the Student Conduct Administrator or hearing
board members, by the complainant and by the student.
Witness(es) will be asked to provide information concerning
only the violation(s) being adjudicated. Since the Student
Conduct Board process does not have the authority to
subpoena, witness statements may be submitted in place of
having witness(es) present during the hearing. This person
may not address the Student Conduct Administrative Officer
or Student Conduct Board or ask questions of any
witnesses.
3.B.7 Conduct Process Environment
All hearings are closed to the public. Only individuals
involved in the situation may be present. Involved individuals
may include:
··
Student Conduct Administrator(s)
and/or Student Conduct Board member(s)
··
Accused Student
··
Advisor
··
Complainant*
··
Witnesses*
* Complainant and Witnesses will remain only for the
duration of their own testimony.
3.C Initiation, Investigation,
and Disposition of Complaints
3.B.5 College Advisor
The student and the complainant each have the right to an
advisor. The student’s advisor must be a member of the
College community—student, faculty, administrator, staff,
recognized College affiliate, etc. The role of the advisor is to
provide support and to assist in preparing for the hearing.
Since the Student Conduct Board process is not a civil or
criminal court hearing, the advisor’s role is not that of an
3.C.1 Documentation/Reporting Alleged Violations
of College Policy
Any alleged violation should be reported as soon as
possible following the discovery of the suspected
inappropriate behavior. Any potential violations of College
policy may be reported in the following manner:
··
A report may be filed with Safety & Security
··
A report may be filed with Housing and Residence Life.
··
A report may be filed with the Dean of Student Life.
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··
Any person may officially report an alleged violation of
College policy as outlined in the Student Rights and
Responsibility: A Code of Student Conduct.
3.C.2 Notification
Hearing Notification:
Generally within ten (10) working days of receipt of the
complaint, the Dean of Student Life or his/her designee will
notify the accused student in writing. This notification will
include:
1. The date, time, place, and a brief summary of the
alleged violation.
2. The policy(ies) alleged to have been violated.
3. The date, time, and place of the hearing.
4. A notice that a decision will be made in the student’s
absence if the student chooses not to appear at
the hearing.
3.C.3 Student Conduct Board Hearing Process
Generally students will meet with a Student Conduct
Administrator and/or the Student Conduct Board no less
than three (3) working days and no more than five (5)
working days after notification. Student rights will be
reviewed by the Student Conduct Administrator/Board with
the student. Charges will be reviewed with the student. At
this time, students can indicate whether they believe they
are responsible for the policy violation(s) or not responsible
for the policy violation(s). A student will be given the
opportunity to present his/her version of events to the
Student Conduct Administrator/Board and respond to any
of the materials associated with the violation. The Student
Conduct Administrator/Board may ask questions of the
accused student and any witnesses. The Student Conduct
Administrator/Board will deliberate over the information
and will make every attempt to reach a decision within five
(5) working days from the date of the meeting as to
whether or not the accused student is responsible or not
responsible for the violation(s). The accused student will be
notified of the outcome in writing. Any sanctions
associated with the outcome will be included in the written
notification. The appeals process will be outlined and
included in the notification of outcome. Recording of the
Conduct Hearing process is not permitted in any format
except as outlined in 3.H.4
particular case may conduct a conduct hearing for said
situation. Student Conduct Board members and Student
Conduct Administrators with conflicting interests must
recuse themselves from the proceedings. Either the student
or the complainant may challenge a member of the Student
Conduct Board or a Student Conduct Administrator in
writing with the Dean of Student Life or designee. In cases
where the Dean of Student Life involvement is questioned,
the challenge would be forwarded to the Provost/Vice
President for Academic Affairs or designee.
3.C.5 Findings
A Student Conduct Administrator or the Student Conduct
Board will reach one of the following findings at the
conclusion of the hearing:
1. Not Responsible:
The finding of the facts at the hearing found that there
was not a preponderance of information that the student
was responsible for the violation(s). All written materials
pertaining to that charge will be retained for seven years
and then destroyed.
2. Responsible:
The finding of the facts of the hearing found that there
was a preponderance of evidence that the accused
student was responsible for the violation(s). Sanctions,
restrictions, and/or stipulations may be imposed. All
written materials will be retained for seven years and then
destroyed, except in the case of suspensions or
expulsions which become a matter of permanent record.
3.D Sanctions, Restrictions, and Stipulations
3.D.1 Sanctions
Sanction(s) is/are a consequence(s) assigned to a student
when responsibility for a violation(s) of specified College
policy(ies) has been determined. In assigning a sanction(s)
for violation(s) of college policy, the presiding entity will
consider:
··
Facts of the case as presented by the complainant and
the accused
··
Type and severity of the violation
··
Degree of involvement by accused
··
Previous violations
··
All factors related to this violation
3.C.4 Conflict of Interest
No member of the Student Conduct Board or no Student
Conduct Administrator who has a conflicting interest in a
Following is a list of possible sanctions:
1. Warning (Written): A student may be given a written
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warning. A written warning is a letter that makes a matter
of record any incident in violation of The Code.
Subsequent code violations will normally result in more
severe sanctions.
2. Educational Requirements: A provision to complete a
specific educational requirement designed to promote the
education and development of the student while
maintaining the integrity of the academic environment.
The provision will be clearly defined. Such educational
requirements may include but are not limited to: meeting
with College staff, completion of an alcohol education
program, reflection paper, research paper, and behavioral
agreements.
3. Community/College Service: A student may be assigned
to complete a specified number of hours of community/
College service.
4. Restitution: A student may be required to pay a fine or
the cost for the repair or replacement of any property
damaged by the student. This sanction can be imposed
by itself or in addition to other sanctions.
5. Confiscation: Goods used or possessed in conflict with
Cornish policies, including but not limited to falsified
information or identification, will be confiscated and may
not be returned to the student.
6. Restriction of Access/Removal from College Housing: A
student or other person(s) may be removed from and/or
have access restricted to specified campus facilities, or
portions of specified campus facilities, including
relocation in, or removal from Housing and Residence
Life facilities, for a specific period of time.
7. Loss of privileges: A student may be denied the privilege to:
a. Be an active participant in and/or to be in attendance
at any or all public events sponsored by Cornish or by
Student Interest Groups, and/or;
b. Represent the College in specified matters, and/or;
c. Hold office in any or all Cornish Student Interest
Groups, and/or;
d. Visit with guests in the residence halls, and/or;
e. Receive institutional financial aid, and/or;
f. Participate in extra or co-curricular activities, and/or
g. employment at the College, and/or;
h. Host guests.
8. Participation in a Specific Program: A student may be
required to participate in a specific program(s), such as
counseling, assessment, public service, and alcohol and/
or other drug education program, an educational class, or
other program participation as assigned. Failure to
participate as directed may result in the imposition of
additional sanctions, including suspension or expulsion.
9. Probation: Probation is a specified period of review and
observation during which the student must demonstrate
the ability to comply with College policies, and any other
sanctions as outlined above and/or conditions which
have been imposed in writing. The specific terms of the
probation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Notification may be given to other College officials as
necessary. Probation may be supervised or unsupervised.
Further inappropriate behavior may result in additional
sanctions to be assigned, including suspension or
expulsion.
10. Suspension: A written notification of the termination of
eligibility to be enrolled and exclusion from further
enrollment for a specific period of time generally not to
exceed two academic years.
a. A student who has been suspended must vacate
campus within the time frame established.
b. The notice will include the conditions for readmission
which must be met prior to application for readmission.
An interview with the Dean of Student Life or his/her
designee will be required prior to acceptance of the
student’s application for readmission.
c. The student may not be eligible for any refund of
tuition/fees if they are suspended.
d. The student must leave College residences and may
not be on College-owned or controlled property or
attend College events.
e. Suspension is a matter of permanent record. A
permanent record indicates that student disciplinary
files may be retained indefinitely.
11. Interim Suspension: A student may be temporarily and
immediately suspended, pending a Student Conduct
Board hearing, when the student’s actions or threats of
action poses a threat to themselves or to others, or to the
College’s educational mission or property or to the health
or safety of College community members.
a. No hearing will be required before the interim
suspension is imposed; however, a review of the
emergency suspension will be held within five (5)
working days following the notification. The
adjudication process will proceed in a timely manner.
b. During the interim suspension, a student may be
denied access to the residence halls and/or to the
campus (including classes) and/or all other College
activities or privileges for which the student might
otherwise be eligible, as the Dean of Student Life or
the Student Conduct Administrator may determine to
be appropriate.
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12. Expulsion: A written notification that the student is
permanently ineligible to return to the College. The
student must leave College residences and may not be
on College owned or -controlled property or attend
College events. Petitions for re-enrollment will not be
accepted. The expulsion will be recorded on the student’s
transcript and is a matter of permanent record. The
student may not be eligible for any refund of tuition/fees if
they are expelled.
13. Other: Other sanctions that are deemed appropriate by
the Student Conduct Administrator or Board.
General Guidelines in Conduct Sanction
Whenever possible, sanctions assigned are those that are
most likely to assist the student in understanding the policy
and its rationale and achieving the desired behavioral
change. The sanctions will address the cause of the
behavior. Sanctions imposed will be situational and will take
into consideration the student’s attitude, commitment to
changing behavior, level of self-responsibility, prior behavior,
and personal circumstances.
Sanctions can differ yet should remain relatively consistent
in severity. Hearing officers and/or boards can consider
mitigating and aggravating circumstances and can increase
or decrease the severity of the sanction accordingly. The
process is cumulative; severity of sanctions increases with
repeated behavior; the more serious the behavior, the more
serious the sanctions.
Level 1: Sanctions
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Written warning
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Reflection paper
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Meeting with college administrator
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Artistic educational project
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Alcohol E-Checkup
Level 2: Sanctions
··
Sanctions listed under Level 1
··
Referral to alcohol/drug educator/counselor and
compliance with recommendations
··
Research paper
··
Community service
··
Anger management or violence intervention class /
program
··
Parent / family notification
··
Student probation
Level 3: Sanctions
··
Sanctions listed under Level 2
··
Held sanctions
··
Behavioral agreement
··
Removal from on-campus housing
··
Suspension
Level 4: Sanctions
··
Sanctions listed under Level 3
··
Expulsion
General Violation/Sanction Grid
Type of Level of
Violation: Sanction:
Informal
Resolution
Level
1
Level
2
Level
3
Level
4
A • •
B • •
C • •
D • •
Informal Resolution:
At this level, an informal, documented discussion or resolution
takes place with community members, Resident Assistant,
Residence Hall Director or other College staff member
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Violation Type A Violation Type B Violation Type C Violation Type D
Alcohol/Drugs Alcohol/Drugs Alcohol/Drugs Alcohol/Drugs
Alcohol use with
responsible behavior
··
Underage possession
··
Knowingly in the
presence of drugs
··
Possession of marijuana
or drug paraphernalia
··
Use of marijuana
outdoors
Alcohol use with nonresponsible
behavior
··
Hosting a party with
alcohol
··
Use of marijuana indoors
Repeated alcohol use
Repeated marijuana use
··
Drug use other than
Marijuana
··
Hosting over occupancy
with alcohol
··
Distributing/selling
Alcohol
Selling / purchasing/
distributing drugs
··
3rd simple possession/
use of alcohol or 2nd
serious alcohol case.
··
3rd possession/ use/
influence/knowingly
present.
Other Violations Other Violations Other Violations Other Violations
Unintentional damage
··
Fire code violation (minor)
··
Possession of candle,
incense, etc.
··
Removal of furnishings
··
Lending Cornish ID to
another student
··
Residential guest policy
··
Community disruption,
noise (minor)
Dishonesty, false or incomplete
information (minor)
··
Failure to comply (at first)
··
Damage / vandalism
(minor)
··
Disorderly conduct
··
Fire code violation (major)
··
Open flame, smoking
indoors
··
Lending Cornish ID to
non-student
··
Theft (minor)
··
Community disruption,
noise (major)
··
Threat (minor)
··
Throwing from windows
··
Unauthorized roof /
balcony access
··
Pet(s)
··
Harassment (minor)
··
Repeated guest policy
violation
··
Disruptive behavior of
guests
Dishonesty, false or
incomplete information
(major incident)
··
Dishonesty, forgery or
fake ID
··
Failure to complete
sanction
··
Fire code violation incl.
false fire alarm, safety
systems
··
Damage/Vandalism of
property
··
Possession of firearm /
weapon / ammunition
··
Theft (major)
··
Threat (major)
··
Bias motivated incident
··
Harassment (major)
Arson
··
Assault
··
Firearm / weapon beyond
possession
··
Sexual Misconduct
··
Threat (major)
··
Repeated more serious
violations.
··
Disorderly Conduct
(repeated harassment,
intimidation, abuse)
*Repeated A violations can lead to a B violation, repeated B violations can lead to a C violation, repeated C violations can
lead to a D violation. For most current conduct sanction guidelines go to: www.cornish.edu/student_life/conduct/
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3.E. Biased Motivated Offenses
Any offense that is motivated by bias may result in stronger
penalties. An offense motivated by bias is any offense wherein
the accused intentionally selects the alleged victim because of
the alleged victim’s race, creed, color, religion, national origin,
gender, gender identification, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, public assistance status, or inclusion in any group
protected by federal, state, and local law.
3.F Appeals
Students found in violation of The Code may appeal based
on the following criteria. An appeal from any Student
Conduct Board decision must be made in writing within five
(5) working days following the date the sanction is assigned
and written notice is received by the student. The person to
whom appeals are to be addressed will be specified in the
decision letter.
3.F.1 Criteria
An appeal shall be written and contain the student’s name,
the date of the decision or action, and the reason(s) for the
appeal. The appeal letter must specify in detail one or more
of the following for appeal:
a. There was a procedural error
b. Significant new information that could not have been
brought forward at the time of the hearing
c. Sanction(s) is more severe than the established
guidelines – See list of possible sanctions in 3.D.1
d. Suspension/expulsion
3.F.2 Suspension of Original Sanction Pending Appeal Review
A properly-filed notice of appeal suspends the imposition of
sanctions until the appeal is decided, unless, in the
discretion of the Dean of Student Life, the continued
presence of the student on the campus poses a serious
threat to themselves or to others, property, or to the normal
operation of the College.
3.F.3 Individuals Reviewing Appeals
The appeal will be reviewed by the appropriate appellate
officer. For Student Conduct Board appeals, the following
system is used:
a. For appeals originally heard in College Housing &
Residence Life, the appeals officer will be the Dean of
Student Life or designee.
b. For appeals originally heard by any other staff member
within the Division of Student Life, the Dean of Student
Life or designee will review the appeal.
c. For appeals of Dean of Student Life decisions, the
Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs or
designee will review the appeal.
3.F.4 Appeal Review Process
The appellate officer will review the written letter of appeal
from the student and determine if one of the bases for
appeal is present. If it is, a hearing of the appeal will be
granted. The appellate officer shall review:
a. The response from the Student Conduct Administrator.
b. Materials presented at the original hearing.
c. Recorded transcript of the hearing, if available.
Appeals shall be decided upon the record of the original
proceedings and upon the written briefs submitted by the
parties. Decisions of the conduct bodies will be given great
deference by the appellate decision maker. After reviewing
these materials, the appellate officer may decide to do one
of the following:
1. Affirm the finding and the sanction imposed.
2. If specified errors occurred, incident and hearing related
documents will be returned to the original decision
makers to reverse the error, change the procedures,
consider new evidence that could not have been
discovered by a properly diligent accused before or
during the original hearing, substitute new adjudicators,
or otherwise repair the grounds that gave rise to the
appeal.
3. Affirm the finding and reduce, but not eliminate or
increase the sanction if found to be grossly
disproportionate to the offense.
A crucial point in the appeals process is the shifting of the
standard of proof. At the initial hearing, the standard of
proof lies with the complainant. Once there is a finding of
responsibility, the burden shifts to the petitioner. The
decision on the appeal will generally be made within ten (10)
working days of receipt of the appeal, but may take longer
during College recesses or in the event of complex cases.
3.G Student Conduct Records
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (Public Law 93-380), conduct records are
considered to be “educational record” and all student
behavior records are confidential and may not be disclosed
in whole or in part except as provided by law or by the
written authorization of the student. This disciplinary record
will be separate from the student’s academic record, but will
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e considered a part of the student’s educational record and
will be retained in the Dean of Student Life’ office and/or
other offices as authorized by the Dean of Student Life.
Students have the right to inspect and review the materials
contained in their conduct record subject to office
procedures. When a student is expelled from the College,
the Dean of Student Life shall inform the Registrar.
3.H Student Conduct Record Retention and Destruction
3.H.1 Sanctions Less than Suspension or Expulsion
In cases in which students are found in violation and receive
a sanction of less than suspension or expulsion, records
related to the hearing will be retained for a period of seven
(7) years from the date of the incident. Student disciplinary
files may be retained indefinitely at the discretion of the
Dean of Student Life or his/her designee. Release of
information may be restricted by the Dean of Student Life
for good cause, upon written petition. Factors considered in
review of such petition shall include:
a. The present demeanor of the student;
b. The conduct of the student subsequent to the
violation;
c. The nature of the violation and the severity of the
damage, injury, or harm resulting from it.
3.H.2 Suspension or Expulsion
In cases where students are found in violation and receive a
sanction of suspension or expulsion, students’ disciplinary
files will be considered permanent records. A permanent
record indicates that student disciplinary files may be
retained indefinitely.
3.H.3 Student Interest Group Records
Student Interest Groups are considered to have a continuing
relationship with the College so long as the group maintains
its official recognition status with the College. Records of
conflicts involving Student Interest Groups will be retained
for seven (7) years following the date of the incident with the
Dean of Student Life, or his/her designee.
3.I.5 Accommodations
The Student Conduct Board may accommodate concerns
for the personal safety, well-being, and/or fears of
confrontation of the Complainant, Accused Student, and/or
other witness during the hearing as determined in the sole
judgment of Dean of Student Life to be appropriate.
ARTICLE IV: DEFINITIONS
1. “College” means Cornish College of the Arts.
2. “Student” includes all persons taking courses at the
College, either full-time or part-time, pursuing
undergraduate studies. Persons who withdraw or take a
leave of absence after allegedly violating The Code, who are
not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a
continuing relationship with the College or who have been
notified of their acceptance for admission are considered
“students” as are persons who are living in College
residence halls, although not enrolled in this institution. The
Code applies at all locations of the College.
3. “Faculty member” means any person hired by the College
to conduct classroom or teaching activities or who is
otherwise considered by the College to be a member of its
faculty.
4. “College official” includes any person employed by the
College, performing assigned administrative or professional
responsibilities.
5. “Member of the College community” includes any person
who is a student, faculty member, College official or any
other person employed by the College. A person’s status in
a particular situation shall be determined by the Dean of
Student Life.
6. “College premises” includes all land, buildings, facilities,
and other property in the possession of or owned, used, or
controlled by the College.
3.H.4 Verbatim Record
There shall be a single verbatim record, such as a digital
recording, of all Student Conduct Board Hearings regarding
suspension or expulsion before a Student Conduct Board
(not including deliberations). Deliberations shall not be
recorded. The record shall be the property of the College.
The record shall be stored digitally and securely until the
appeal timeline has expired.
7. “Organization” means any number of persons who have
complied with the formal requirements for College
recognition.
8. “Student Conduct Board” means any person or persons
authorized by the Dean of Student Life to determine whether
a student has violated The Code and to recommend
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sanctions that may be imposed when a violation has been
committed.
9. “Student Conduct Administrator” means a College official
authorized on a case-by-case basis by the Dean of Student
Life to impose sanctions upon any student(s) found to have
violated The Code. The Dean of Student Life may authorize
one person to serve simultaneously as a Student Conduct
Administrator while also serving as member (or sole
member) of the Student Conduct Board. The Dean of
Student Life may authorize the same Student Conduct
Administrator to impose sanctions in all cases.
10. “Appellate Board” means any person or persons
authorized by the Dean of Student Life to consider an
appeal from a Student Conduct Board’s determination of
violation of The Code or sanctions imposed by the Student
Conduct Administrator.
paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or
unpublished work of another person without full and clear
acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged
use of materials prepared by another person or agency
engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic
materials.
17. “Complainant” means any person who submits a charge
alleging that a student violated The Code. In an event
where a student believes that s/he has been a victim of
another student’s misconduct, the student who believes
s/he has been a victim will have the same rights under
The Code as are provided to the Complainant, even if
another member of the College community submitted the
charge itself.
18. “Accused Student” means any student accused of
violating The Code.
11. “Shall” is used in the imperative sense to mean “must” or
“is obligated to.”
12. “May” is used in the permissive sense to mean “has the
option of.”
13. “Dean of Student Life” is the person designated by the
College President to be responsible for the administration of
The Code.
14. “Policy” means the written regulations of the College as
found in, but not limited to: The Code, Resident Handbook,
Student Handbook, the College web page, Computer Use
Policy, Substance Abuse Prevention and Policies Handbook,
and College Catalog.
15. “Cheating” includes, but is not limited to:
a. Use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes,
tests, or examinations;
b. Use of sources beyond those authorized by the
instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving
problems, or carrying out other assignments;
c. The acquisition, without permission, of tests or other
academic material belonging to a member of the
College faculty or staff
d. Engaging in any behavior specifically prohibited by a
faculty member in the course syllabus or class discussion.
16. “Plagiarism” includes, but is not limited to, the use, by
19. “Drug” means any drug which has not been legally
obtained, or is not being used for its intended purpose, or
as prescribed, or is defined as a controlled substance by
the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C & 812 et se q.) or
section 2.1 of subpart “B” of Workplace Drug Testing
Programs (53 FR 11980 April 11, 1988), which also
includes marijuana.
CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS STUDENT
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY & PROCEDURE
Introduction
Cornish College of the Arts strives to create a respectful,
safe, and non-threatening environment for its students. This
Sexual Misconduct Policy applies to all students of Cornish
College of the Arts and is designed to promote the wellbeing
of individuals and the community as a whole.
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Cornish College of the Arts affirms the values of respect,
responsibility, and caring between all persons. Sexual
offense, rape, acquaintance rape and sexual assault, will not
be tolerated. Behavior of this nature is inconsistent with our
values, and is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct,
College policy and state and federal law. Students or
employees committing a sexual offense may be prosecuted
under the Washington State Criminal Code (Title 9A RCW)
and/or disciplined under the Code of Student Conduct.
This policy sets forth the resources available to students,
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describes prohibited conduct, and establishes procedures
for responding to sexual misconduct incidents that include
sexual assault, sexual harassment and other unwelcome
behaviors as explained below. This policy identifies
prohibited behavior for two important reasons: first, so that
victims of prohibited behavior can easily recognize what
happened to them as misconduct and comfortably seek
assistance; and second, so that all students are aware of
these expectations and can make appropriate decisions,
knowing there will be consequences for violating this policy.
The College makes this policy readily available to all students
and other members of the College community and provides
periodic education to students regarding sexual misconduct.
The Division of Student Life, Counseling Office, Wellness &
Health Promotion, Campus Safety & Security, and community
agencies offer sexual misconduct education and information
upon request. Creating a respectful, safe and nonthreatening
environment is the responsibility of all members
of the college community and Cornish encourages students
and student organizations to take advantage of these
educational opportunities and to learn about this policy.
Policy Scope and Jurisdiction
Scope
This policy covers all Cornish students, and in particular
students who are:
··
Victims of any form of sexual misconduct, including
sexual assault and sexual harassment, by any other
person (student, employee, or others outside of the
college community);
··
Accused of engaging in behavior prohibited by this policy.
··
The term “student” includes all persons taking courses at
the College, either full-time or part-time, pursuing
undergraduate studies. Persons who withdraw or take a
leave of absence after allegedly violating The Code, who
are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who
have a continuing relationship with the College or who
have been notified of their acceptance for admission are
considered “students”. The Code of Student Conduct
applies at all locations of the College.
Jurisdiction
This policy covers on-campus and off-campus conduct, as
those terms are described below.
On-Campus Violations:
The campus includes the geographic confines of the college,
including its land, institutional roads and buildings and leased
premises of the College (such as student housing).
Off-Campus Violations:
Off-campus violations that represent a clear and distinct
interest of the College may be subject to disciplinary
sanctions. For example, sexual misconduct and harassment
are within the college’s interests when the behavior:
··
Involves conduct directed at or by a College student or
other member of the College community (e.g., private
house party, outside employment);
··
Occurs during a College-sponsored event (e.g., field trip,
social or educational function, college- related travel,
internship and/or service learning experience);
··
Occurs during an event of a student organization;
··
Occurs during a Study Abroad program or other
international travel; or
··
Poses a disruption or threat to the College community.
Confidentiality
Cornish College of the Arts is committed to creating an
environment that encourages students to come forward if
they have experienced any form of sexual misconduct. The
College works to safeguard the identity and privacy of
students who seek help or who report sexual misconduct.
However, people in different positions, have different
obligations with regard to confidentiality. Under Washington
law, communications with some individuals are confidential.
Students should always confirm whether confidentiality
applies to the communication. Generally, confidentiality
applies when a student seeks services from the following
persons:
· · Psychological counselor (Including Counselors in
the Cornish Counseling Office)
· · Personal attorney;
· · Religious/spiritual counselor.
··
Any other College employee cannot guarantee
confidentiality though information is disclosed only to select
officials who have an essential “need to know” in order to
carry out their College responsibilities. As is the case with
any educational institution, the College must balance the
needs of the individual student with its obligation to protect
the safety and well-being of the community at large.
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Therefore, depending on the seriousness of the alleged
incident, further action may be necessary, including a
campus security alert. However, further action would never
contain any information identifying the student who brought
the complaint.
Sexual Misconduct
Sexual misconduct is a broad term encompassing any nonconsensual
behavior of a sexual nature that is committed by
force or intimidation or that is otherwise unwelcome. The
term includes sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual
intimidation, and sexual harassment as those behaviors are
described later in this section.
Sexual intimacy requires that all participants consent to the
activity. Consent between two or more people is defined as
an affirmative agreement--through clear actions or words--
to engage in sexual activity. The person giving the consent
must act freely, voluntarily, and with an understanding of his
or her actions when giving the consent. Lack of protest or
resistance does not constitute consent, nor does silence
mean consent has been given. Relying solely on non-verbal
communication can lead to misunderstanding. Persons who
want to engage in sexual activity are responsible for
obtaining consent--it should never be assumed. A prior
relationship or prior sexual activity is not sufficient to
demonstrate consent.
Consent must be present throughout the sexual activity—at
any time, a participant can communicate that he or she no
longer consents to continuing the activity. If there is
confusion as to whether anyone has consented or continues
to consent to sexual activity, it is essential that the
participants stop the activity until the confusion can be
clearly resolved.
In addition, under Washington law the following people are
unable to give consent:
··
Persons who are asleep or unconscious;
··
Persons who are incapacitated due to the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication;
··
Persons who are unable to communicate consent due to
a mental or physical condition;
··
Minors under the age of 16;
Sexual misconduct may vary in its severity and consists of a
range of behaviors or attempted behaviors. It can occur
between strangers or acquaintances, including people
involved in an intimate or sexual relationship. Sexual
misconduct can occur between members of the same or
different sex and can also occur while individuals are fully
clothed. Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to,
the following examples of prohibited conduct:
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is an extreme form of sexual misconduct and
represents a continuum of conduct from forcible rape to
nonphysical forms of pressure that compel individuals to
engage in sexual activity against their will. Examples of
sexual assault under this policy include, but are not limited
to, the following behaviors when consent is not present:
··
Sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal, oral);
··
Oral sex;
··
Rape or attempted rape;
··
Penetration of an orifice (anal, vaginal, oral) with the
penis, finger, or other object;
··
Unwanted touching of the genitals, buttocks, breast, or
other body part;
··
Coercion or forceful efforts to make someone else touch
one’s genitals, buttocks, breast, or other body part;
··
Inducing consent through drugs or alcohol;
··
Engaging in sexual activity with a person who is unable to
provide consent due to the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
other condition.
Sexual Exploitation
Sexual exploitation involves taking non-consensual sexual
advantage of another person, even though the behavior
might not constitute one of the other sexual misconduct
offenses. Examples can include, but are not limited to the
following behaviors:
· · Invading sexual privacy;
· · Prostituting another student;
· · Recording a non-consensual video or audio-taping of
sexual activity;
· · Going beyond the boundaries of consent (such as letting
your friends hide in the closet to watch you having
consensual sex);
· · Knowingly transmitting an STD or HIV to another student;
· · Sexually-based stalking and/or bullying may also be
forms of sexual exploitation;
· · Engaging in voyeurism — Voyeurism involves both secretive
observation of another’s sexual activity and secretive
observation of another for personal sexual pleasure.
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination. Sexual
harassment can include unwelcome behavior (verbal,
written, physical) that is directed at someone because of
that person’s sex, gender, or gender identity and meets
either of the following criteria:
··
Submission or consent to the behavior is believed to
carry consequences for the student’s education or
employment. Examples can include: pressure to engage
in sexual behavior to further the student’s education or
employment; real or perceived threat that rejecting the
behavior would carry a negative consequence for the
student.
··
The behavior creates a hostile, intimidating or demeaning
environment that is sufficiently severe, pervasive and
objectively offensive to substantially interfere with or deny
participation in a student’s educational activities and
benefits or employment opportunities.
··
Examples can include persistent efforts to develop a
sexual relationship; bullying/cyber-bullying of a sexual
nature or for a sexual purpose; stalking; unwelcome
commentary about an individual’s body or sexual
activities; unwanted sexual attention; repeated and
unwelcome sexually-oriented teasing, joking or flirting;
verbal abuse of a sexual nature. Comments or
communications could be verbal, written or electronic.
Determination as to whether the alleged conduct constitutes
sexual harassment should take into consideration all of the
circumstances, including the context in which the alleged
incidents occurred.
Reporting Sexual Misconduct, Including Sexual Assault and
Sexual Harassment
In addition to supporting individual students affected by
sexual misconduct, the College takes all incidents seriously
and has a responsibility to address misconduct. When
sexual misconduct involves criminal behavior, students are
strongly encouraged to report the situation to law
enforcement. The Dean of Academic Services and Title IX
Coordinator or the Dean of Student Life will assist the
student in notifying Campus Safety & Security or local law
enforcement if the student so requests. An incident/witness
report can be completed even if the student has not
decided whether to take legal action. Nonetheless, students
are always free to report and are encouraged to share
instances of such behavior regardless of whether or not they
choose to press formal criminal charges.
Students are strongly encouraged to report incidents of, or
share information about, sexual misconduct as soon as
possible. This is true even if the student with a complaint or
a witness may have concern that his or her own alcohol or
drug use, or other prohibited activities were involved. The
College/Office of Student Life will not pursue disciplinary
violations against a student with a complaint or a witness for
his or her improper use of alcohol or drugs if the student is
making a good faith report of sexual misconduct.
The College strongly encourages prompt reporting of
complaints and information rather than risking any student’s
well-being. Since the College can take action only if the
College is made aware of the behavior, if a College
administrator becomes aware of a complaint or other
violation of this policy, the administrator should bring the
information to the Dean of Academic Services and Title IX
Coordinator or the Dean of Student Life so that concerns
are heard and services can be offered to the affected
students. Although there is no time limit on the reporting of
formal charges with the College, the College may ultimately
be unable to adequately investigate if too much time has
passed or if the accused student has graduated. Factors
that could negatively affect the College’s ability to
investigate include the loss of physical evidence (e.g.,
prompt medical examinations are critical to preserving the
physical evidence of sexual assault), the potential departure
of witnesses, or loss of memory.
In all cases, the Dean of Academic Services and Title IX
Coordinator or the Dean of Student Life strives to respond
promptly and effectively by investigating the allegations and
addressing the effects of the conduct. Typically,
investigations can take approximately sixty calendar days
following receipt of the complaint. Factors that could impair
the timing of the investigation include the complexity and
severity of the conduct, the number and availability of
witnesses, or the need to identify and acquire physical or
other evidence.
The College strongly encourages students to report
concerns to either or both of the following offices:
· · For emergencies, contact 911.
· · For non-emergencies, or if criminal behavior is involved,
students are encouraged to contact Cornish Safety &
Security by telephone at 206.726.5038 or in person 3rd
floor, MCC. Contacting Cornish Safety & Security does
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not mean you must pursue charges. Cornish Safety &
Security can advise you of your options and can also
preserve evidence while you consider your options.
To seek assistance and support, or to report misconduct,
contact the Dean of Academic Services and Title IX
Coordinator at 206.726.5021 or the Dean of Student Life
(3rd floor, MCC, 206.726.5111, jhekkel@cornish.edu).
··
In all situations, the College’s goals are to provide a
prompt and effective response and to treat the student
who reports misconduct with sensitivity and fairness,
while also ensuring the accused individual receives due
process if any disciplinary action is to be imposed.
··
For complaints against other students, the Code of
Student Conduct governs the complaint, investigation,
and adjudication process through the Office of Student
Life. See Student Rights & Responsibilities: A Code of
Conduct.
··
For complaints against faculty or staff, the investigation
and adjudication will be handled by the College’s Human
Resources Office.
··
In situations where an accused student faces both a
disciplinary complaint and a criminal charge, the College
reserves the right to move forward with disciplinary
investigation and adjudication processes while the
criminal process is proceeding.
Disciplinary Procedures - On-Campus Sexual Misconduct:
The accused and the accuser will both be notified of the
charges, and the coordinating hearing officer will set a date
for a hearing.
··
The accuser and the accused will have the right to bring
witnesses and others to be present at the hearing.
Individuals from outside the College community, including
legal representation, will not be permitted to speak unless
testifying as a witness to the incident in question. The
accused and the accuser will be entitled to the same
opportunities to have others present during the
proceedings, and both the accused and the accuser will
be informed of the outcome of the hearing, including any
sanctions imposed.
··
Both the accused and the accuser in a sexual
misconduct case may make an appeal to the Provost of
any decision rendered by the Dean of Student Life. The
appeal must be by written letter and, unless an extension
is expressly provided in writing by the Dean of Student
Life, received within five working days of the original
decision. The Provost may choose to meet with the
accused and/or the accuser or may choose to make a
decision based upon the record of the original hearing,
and will notify both parties within a reasonable time
period (typically five working days) of the outcome. The
decision of the Provost is final.
··
The accused and the accuser of sexual misconduct
offenses may receive assistance through the Dean of
Student Life in changing academic schedules and oncampus
living arrangements.
Retaliation
The College prohibits retaliation against an individual for
making a complaint of sexual misconduct (including sexual
assault and sexual harassment), for resisting such behavior,
or for otherwise using or participating in the complaint
resolution process. Prohibited behavior includes any form of
intimidation, threats, or harassment and includes retaliatory
behavior by the individual accused of misconduct or her/his
friends, family or other persons acting in support of or on
behalf of the accused. Acts of retaliation are cause for
separate disciplinary action. Concerns of retaliation can be
communicated to the Dean of Academic Services and Title
IX Coordinator at 206.726.5021 or the Dean of Student Life
(3rd Floor, MCC, 206.726.5111, jhekkel@cornish.edu) or
Campus Safety & Security at 206.726.5038.
False Complaints
The College also prohibits an individual from knowingly filing
a false complaint or making misrepresentations of sexual
misconduct (including sexual assault and sexual
harassment). However, a complaint made in good faith is
not considered false merely because the evidence does not
ultimately support the allegation of sexual misconduct or
sexual harassment. Acts of knowingly filing false complaints
are cause for separate disciplinary action.
Immediate Actions by the College
The Dean of Student Life and Campus Safety & Security
may take immediate interim actions to protect the safety of
the College community, to enable students with complaints
and witnesses to continue studies, and to ensure the
integrity of an investigation. These actions may include:
··
Interim suspension of an accused student;
··
Issuances of a no-contact notice;
··
Modification of class or work schedules;
··
Establishment of alternate interim housing arrangements.
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Resources and Services for Students
Campus and community services are available to students
even in the absence of a College or criminal report. The
College strongly encourages students to seek assistance to
care for themselves emotionally and physically through
confidential crisis intervention, health care, and counseling.
As students tend to their health, they should keep in mind
that medical examinations are time-sensitive, and are critical
in preserving evidence of sexual assault so that options can
be considered at a later time.
Campus Resources
Cornish Counseling Office:
Students can meet with a confidential mental health counselor.
Contact information:
3rd Floor, Main Campus Center, Room 308,
206.726.5027 or 206.726.5047
Community Resources
Seattle Police Department Emergency phone:
911
Harborview Center for Sexual Assault:
Contact information: 206.521.1800
Seattle Crisis Clinic (24 hour access):
Contact Information: 206.461.3222 or
toll-free at 866.427.4747
Domestic Violence:
24-Hour Hotline 1-800.562.6025
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center:
Contact Information: 1.888.998.6423
Countywide Social Service Referral dial 211
If a student would like to talk with someone after hours or
on a weekend/holiday when Student Counseling Services is
not open, the student may call the Crisis Line (206.461.3222
or toll-free at 866.427.4747)
Campus Safety & Security:
Contacting Safety & Security does not mean a student must
pursue criminal charges. Campus Safety & Security can
advise students of their options, help preserve evidence
while they consider options, and assist students in safety
planning. Contact information: 3rd Floor, MCC, 206.726.5038
Dean of Student Life:
The Dean of Student Life can assist a student in filing formal
complaints or, if the student is not ready to file a formal
complaint, the Dean will work with him or her to address
their concern(s). The Office of Student Life can also assist
the student in notifying Campus Safety & Security and/or
local law enforcement, if the student so requests, or
referring the student to resources such as counseling or a
confidential advocate. Contact information: 3rd Floor, MCC,
206.726.5003
Title IX Coordinator:
The Dean of Academic Services & Registrar (Adrienne
Bolyard) has been designated as the College’s Title IX
Coordinator to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination
and harassment policies and complaint procedures. Contact
Information: 206.726.5021
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APPENDIX B
Fall Semester 2013 9/3/2013–12/14/2013
Cornish Connection /
New Student Orientation
Non Matriculated
Registration
Aug 28–31
Aug 29
New students participate in Mandatory Orientation events.
Non degree seeking students register for available classes.
Labor Day Sep 2 No Classes In Session.
Convocation
First Day of Classes
Sep 3
Census Date / 8th Day of Term Sep 11
Final 8th Day Class List
On Compass
Sep 13
Graduation Applications Due Oct 1
Mid Term Evaluation Sent
to Faculty
Oct 14
All School Convocation 9am to 10am:
Faculty take roll the first week of classes. Students not
listed on class lists are not registered, and should contact
the Registrar’s Office.
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses or Change Grading Options.
Students not listed on class lists are not registered, send to
Registrar’s Office.
Final class lists posted. Students not listed on class lists
may not attend classes.
Graduation applications due from May 2014 graduation
candidates.
Mid Term Evaluation Notices sent to faculty; Faculty
prepare notices for students not achieving a “C” or above.
7th week of the semester.
Mid Term Evaluation Week Oct 21–26 Mid Term Examination week, 8th week of the semester.
Mid Term Evaluation Notices
Due In Registrar’s
Incomplete Grade Conversion
Deadline
Nov 1
Nov 1
Mid Term Evaluation Notices due in Registrar’s Office, 9th
week of the semester.
Last day to Remove “I” Grade from prior semester, 9th week
of the semester.
Veteran’s Day Nov 11 No Classes In Session.
Last Day Withdraw Nov 15
Continuing Student
Registration
Nov 18–26
Last day for students to drop a course or withdraw from
the semester, 11th week of the semester.
Registration for continuing students and students returning
from an official Leave of Absence, 12th and 13th week of
semester.
Thanksgiving Recess Nov 27–30 No Classes In Session.
Final Exam Week Dec 9–14
Final examinations and evaluations week, classes in session,
15th week of semester.
Last Day Of Classes Dec 14, 2013 Last day of semester.
Grades Due In
Registration Office
Grades Posted And Mailed to
Students
Winter Break
Dec 18, 2013
Dec 20, 2013
Dec 16, 2013–Jan 12, 2014
Dec 23, 2013–Jan 1, 2014
Fall Grades Due by 10am on Compass.
Fall Grades Available on Compass.
No Classes In Session.
Winter Break.
Academic Standards Meeting Jan 8, 2014–Jan 9, 2014 Committee called to review students’ Academic Progress.
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Spring Semester 2014 1/13/2014–5/3/2014
Cornish Connection / New
Student Orientation
Jan 8–10
Orientation and Welcoming Activities for New Students
New Student Registration Jan 9 New Student Registration
Non Matriculated
Registration
Jan 9
First Day of Classes Jan 13
Martin Luther King Day Jan 20 No Classes in Session.
Non degree seeking students register for available classes
Faculty plan to take roll the first week of classes. Students
not listed on class lists are not registered, and should
contact the Registrar’s Office
Census Date / 8th Day Of Term Jan 22
8th Day Class List On
Compass
Jan 24
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses or Change Grading Options.
Students not listed on class lists are not registered, send to
Registrar’s Office
Students not listed on class lists may not attend classes.
President’s Day Feb 17 No Classes in Session.
Mid Term Evaluation Sent to
Faculty
Feb 24
Mid Term Evaluation Week Mar 3–8
Spring Break Mar 10–15
Mid Term Notices Due In
Registrar’s
Incomplete Grade
Conversion Deadline
Mar 21
Mar 21
Last Day Withdraw Apr 4
Continuing Student
Registration
Mar 31–Apr 8
Final Exam Week Apr 28–May 3
Mid Term Evaluation Notices sent to faculty; Faculty
prepare notices for students not achieving a “C” or above.
7th week of the semester
Mid-semester examinations week, 8th week of the
semester
Spring Break. No Classes in Session. (non instructional
week)
Mid Term Evaluation Notices from faculty due in Registrar’s
Office, 9th week of the semester
Last day to Remove “I” Grade from prior semester, 9th
week of the semester
Last day for students to drop a course or withdraw from
the semester, 11th week of the semester.
Registration for continuing students and students returning
from an official Leave of Absence, 11th and 12th week of
semester.
Final examinations and evaluations week, classes in
session, 15th week of semester.
Last Day Of Classes May 3 Last normally scheduled instructional day of the semester.
Inclement Weather Make Up
Period
Grades Due For Senior
Students
May 5–7
May 5
Inclement Weather class makeup period, when additional
instructional days scheduled by Provost.
Senior Grades due on Compass.
Commencement Ceremony May Commencement Ceremony.
Grades Due In Registration
Office
May 14
Spring Grades Due by 10am on Compass
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Grades Posted And Mailed To
Students
Academic Standards
Meeting
May 21
May 26
Spring Grades Posted On Compass.
Committee called to review students’ Academic Progress.
Memorial Day May 26 No Classes in Session.
The Spring 2014 calendar does not include tentative J term dates and is subject to change.
Summer Session 2014 6/16/2014–8/8/2014
First Day Of Classes Jun 16 First day of eight week summer session.
Five Week Summer Hs Session
Begins
Jun 16
First day of five week summer session.
Independence Day, Observed Jul 4 No Classes in Session.
Five Week Summer Hs Session
Ends
Jul 18
Last day of five week summer session.
Last Day Of Classes Aug 8 Last day of eight week summer session.
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