Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

STUDENT HANDBOOK
The Student Handbook is designed to furnish information about Lake Erie College policies, regulations, standards and
services. It is intended as a guide to the privileges and responsibilities of membership in the College community. Each
Lake Erie College student is responsible for reading the Student Handbook so that he/she may understand the policies and
regulations by which he/she is bound. Policies and regulations are subject to constant review and revision by students,
staff, faculty and administration. The College reserves the right to change any provision, regulation or requirement set
forth herein.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
Student Life Office of Lake Erie College promotes an environment of tolerance for others. Fostering a community based
on civility toward one another which is guided by a principal of self-responsibility and accountability for actions. An
environment rich in difference is vital to the College experience. In a community of scholarship and citizenship there
is no place for hurtful behavior. Specifically:
Safety/ Social Responsibility/ Accountability
• Lake Erie College emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and accountability in the lives of all students.
• All members of the college community strive to create a positive environment through considerate conduct. A living
community that promotes and adheres to all policies stated within the student handbook.
Academics
• It is the obligation of all community members to preserve an atmosphere conducive to the freedom to teach and
to learn. The College is committed to creating and maintaining a positive learning and working environment both in
and out of the classroom.
• Students who submit academic work that is not their own are betraying the academic mission of the College.
Diversity
• Civility can be displayed when a person is willing to embrace diversity and respect individuals with differing backgrounds,
beliefs, and cultures. All members of the College community are equal and accountable to each other. The
College recognizes and welcomes a community comprised of diverse thought in order to provide an atmosphere of
cross-cultural understanding so that we can better embrace diversity and celebrate difference.
Respect
• It is with understanding that each member of the community interact with one another according to the “Golden
Rule” which is defined as “treating others how you would want to be treated.” Our community is guided by an
underlining respect for self, others and property. It is believed that those residing in the community will coexist
peacefully and understand that your personal choices do have an effect on the community as a whole.
• Students/Faculty & Staff are encouraged to become involved members of the campus community in order to learn
how to serve the greater good through their contributions as global citizens
CODE OF CONDUCT
The enrollment of a student shall be construed as both evidence and a pledge that the student accepts the standards,
regulations and policies of Lake Erie College and agrees to abide by them. Conduct that interferes with the efforts of
others to secure an education, enjoy a recreational event or to reside or participate in an environment that is safe, clean,
quiet and conducive to study is prohibited. Students are required to show due respect and courtesy to their peers,
faculty and staff at all times. The College reserves the right to impose disciplinary sanctions up to and including expulsion
upon any student who refuses to or cannot abide by the standards, regulations, and policies set forth by the College.
Responsible Behavior
The philosophy of responsible behavior at Lake Erie College encompasses the developing maturity of each student, not
only academically and socially, but also in the acceptance of responsibility for personal actions. The guidelines include
an expectation that student behavior, both individual and collective, will convey a respect for the College community
as a whole. The College does not intend to dictate conformity of its students and promotes the belief that personal
freedom and expression are necessary components to the development of ethical and moral values. However, the
College has the responsibility and the authority to establish standards of behavior for the College community. Similarly,
the College will not condone violations of local, state, or federal laws on or off campus.
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