2006-2007 Student Handbook - University of the Incarnate Word

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with other Greek organizations, formals, Greek Week, and the Greek Awards program held at the end ofthe spring semester.A student with at least 12 college credit hours and a 2.0 GPA is eligible to join a Greek organization.Recruitment/Rush is held in the fall and spring semesters. The Multicultural Greek Alliance establishescommunication between the students of UIW and national multicultural Greek organizations. Students whohave joined Greek organizations at other institutions should join MGA to continue their collegiateexperience. The Greek Life Coordinator serves as the advisor to Greek Life and the All Greek Council. TheGreek Life Coordinators phone number is 829-3818.All Greek CouncilThe purpose of the All Greek Council is to create and maintain high standards in the life of fraternities andsororities by addressing, coordinating and developing strategic action plans; to unify organizations,promote higher education, provide community service, enhance leadership and serve as a liaison betweenthe All Greek Council, the University student body and administration thereby improving the campusclimate.Learning Assistance Center: TestingAD 206Phone: 829-3876 (Back to TOC)The Learning Assistance Center administers a variety of exams that are scheduled several times per weekthroughout the year and once every month on a Saturday:• For incoming freshmen and transfer students we administer the Placement tests. The purpose ofthese tests is to place students in the appropriate English and Mathematics courses.• Students interested in obtaining Credit by Examination may take CLEP and DANTES exams,demonstrate knowledge, save money in tuition and advance to higher level courses.• By taking the Computer Competency Test, students can obtain credit or may waive therequirement for the Computer Literacy course.• Every semester, we also administer many Professors’ Make Up exams.• Additionally, we administer the Nelson-Denny Reading Test to Education majors, Nursing majorsand the McNair Scholars.• For all testing an appointment is needed.The Director of the Learning Assistance Center also administers national exams such as CFA, LSAT, CDE,etc.Those interested in taking a test in the LAC need to make an appointment. For more information visit theLAC website at: www.uiw.edu/lacLearning Assistance Center: TutoringAD 206Phone: 829-3870 (Back to TOC)• The LAC provides excellent services to assist students in their quest for success. For thoseseeking to improve their performance in any academic area, the LAC tutors can help in acompetent, friendly, and professional manner. Tutors also assist with note taking, timemanagement, and study skills. One-hour sessions for individuals or groups are available.• Foreign students searching to practice their English language skills and interact with Americanstudents outside a classroom environment are invited to Conversation Hour every other Fridayfrom 1-2 PM.• Students enrolled in language courses may practice with native speakers of those languages.30
LAC tutors are recommended by three faculty members and have a 3.5 GPA or higher. For more information visit our web site:www.uiw.edu/lacMcNair Scholars ProgramPhone: 829-3929 (Back to TOC)The McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduate students for doctoral programs who are either lowincomefirst generation in college or from underrepresented groups (i.e., Hispanic, African-American,Native-American) for doctoral programs. The program provides students with preparation for graduateexams, assistance in applying for graduate school, academic, career and personal counseling, and exposureto professional role models.The McNair Program emphasizes careers in research and college level teaching, therefore, programactivities include intensive research internship with a faculty mentor, professional development seminarsand participation in professional or research conferences. Students must complete a research internshipduring the summer portion of the program. The internship requires a 320-hour commitment, and studentsreceive training in research methodology, funding for research materials and a $2,800 research stipendupon completion of the requirements.Eligibility, applications and detailed information for the McNair opportunity are available at the McNairScholars Programs Office, Room 120 in the Administration Building.Post OfficePhone: 829-3963 (Back to TOC)Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Closed Saturdays, Sundays and School HolidaysThe Post Office is located on the ground floor of the Administration Building and provides mail boxservice for resident students, faculty and administration. In addition, the Post Office offers the samewindow service as any United States Postal Facility. Services include selling stamps, shipping packages(eg. UPSP, UPS, FedEx) and renting mailboxes. Questions regarding mailbox assignments should bedirected to the postal manager.Students please remember when picking up your mail or packages you are required to have your mail keyand Student ID. You can replace a lost mailbox key for $25.00 through the Post Office. Also please keep inmind that you are required to return your mailbox key to the Post Office at the end of each school year.QuirkPhone: 283-5061 (Back to TOC)Quirk is UIW’s student-produced literary journal. Published every spring by the members of Editing andPublishing (ENGL 3365), Quirk contains poetry, short stories and artwork, including photographs,drawings and computer-generated images. The editors solicit manuscripts from all over the world. Studentsmay send submissions of creative writing or artwork to quirk@uiwtx.edu. The resulting book sells for $6 tomembers of the Incarnate Word community and the community-at-large.31
Page 3: Table of ContentsNon-Discrimination
Page 6 and 7: Dean of Campus Life WelcomeDear Stu
Page 8 and 9: STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION EXEC
Page 10 and 11: UIW Directory (Back to TOC)Topic Co
Page 14 and 15: Athletic ComplexPhone: 829-6050 (Ba
Page 16 and 17: Once the student has had returned c
Page 18 and 19: The University ID card is nontransf
Page 20 and 21: Call BoxesTo enhance access to secu
Page 22 and 23: student tuition (which covers appro
Page 24 and 25: We assist first year students in id
Page 26 and 27: At the Media Services Center (or on
Page 28 and 29: Coffee ShopFinnegan’s in Room 126
Page 32 and 33: Registrar’s OfficePhone: 829-6006
Page 34 and 35: Student LockersPhone: 829-6034 (Bac
Page 36 and 37: First, point your browser to:http:/
Page 38 and 39: • The turning in of the same work
Page 40 and 41: Complaint Policy (Back to TOC)Stude
Page 42 and 43: Resources, Administration Building,
Page 44 and 45: If the complaint involves an indivi
Page 46 and 47: 9. Date and place of birth10. Major
Page 48 and 49: off-campus conduct affects a substa
Page 50: employees have a legitimate need to
Page 53 and 54: a. Threatening or causing physical
Page 55 and 56: 4. Decisions made by the SCRC or th
Page 57 and 58: hearing officer who feels they cann
Page 59 and 60: e. Loss of PrivilegesDenial of spec
Page 61 and 62: F. Final Review1. Accused students
Page 63 and 64: Section 11Policy on Parental Notifi
Page 65 and 66: 6. After the Dean of Campus Life ap
Page 67 and 68: 3. Long-Term Health ProblemsAlcohol
Page 69 and 70: Sanctions imposed by the university
Page 71 and 72: 3. Stimulants (Amphetamine, Cocaine
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Page 77 and 78: educe the risk of infection; and (2
Page 79 and 80: Canvassing or solicitation for fund
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7. On this campus, silence and pass
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of the campus community. The univer
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What should I do if I am uncertain
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charge of the hearing will exercise
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Registration and BenefitsStudent or
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Student Receipt of Complaint Proced
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Appeal Form For Student Complaints
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