Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

Involuntary Medical Withdrawal
When, in the judgment of the College, an individual’s behavior is disruptive to the educational and living environment.
Parent/Guardian Notification
When, in the judgment of the College, there is a threat to the student’s safety or the behavior/actions of the student
is deemed dangerous or becomes a threat to the campus community.
Presidential Interim Suspension
Reserved for severe violations that directly impact the welfare of the campus community. This is used at the discretion
of the College President or his designee.
Removal from College Housing
Generally used for multiple policy violations and severe policy violations. Further sanctions would lead to Suspension
or Expulsion from the college.
Restitution/Fine
Student is responsible for paying any fines associated with policy violations (alcohol, drugs, etc) as well as paying to
repair any damages caused by vandalism. These are posted directly to student accounts.
Restriction of Privileges
Student could lose the ability to host overnight guests, participate in extracurricular activities; attendance at College
events/activities etc.
Suspension
Generally used for a combination of a second and third-time offense of policy violations. A recommendation for
suspension will be made by the Dean of Students (or senior hearing officer) to the appropriate Vice President and the
President of the College.
Minimum Sanctions
In order to promote consistency in the judicial process at Lake Erie College, this section specifies minimum sanctions for
the individual code. A student may receive more than the minimum sanction depending on the nature of the incident
and severity of the violation at any time. The Presidential Interim Suspension may be used as a minimum sanction
for any of these violations if deemed necessary by the President of the College or his designee. For more information
about an individual offense, please review the “Code of Conduct” section.
LIBRARY
www.lec.edu/library
Reference Service
Please consider the Reference Librarian your best resource for doing research, and don’t hesitate to ask for assistance
when you need it. Make an appointment with the Reference Librarian for in-depth assistance on research projects or
for individual training in using the library’s resources.
Library Website
The library’s website is tailored to meet student needs. It provides access to the online catalog, research databases,
reference and interlibrary loan services, library hours and information, and provides many links to other subject-specific
web sites. The site is updated continuously and should be your starting point for research.
Interlibrary Loan
It is best to search our library’s catalog first for the books you need, since you have immediate access to these items.
Next, search OhioLINK’s online catalog, which includes books from college and university libraries throughout Ohio. You
need only click the green “Request” button to order any available item to be sent to our library in a few days time. If
you need an item not available thru OhioLINK, use the request forms on the library’s website (see Interlibrary Loan on
the library’s home page). These items will take longer to receive; most arrive within 5-10 days.
Collections
The library’s book collection is designed to support your research and study needs. Our collection of print magazines,
newspapers and journals will help you keep up with current events and learn about specific disciplines. There are also
video and CD collections on the library’s lower level.
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