2006-2007 Student Handbook - University of the Incarnate Word

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orientation, citizenship status, age or disability. Sexual harassment is covered specifically below bythe Sexual Harassment policy.The university will not tolerate harassment of our employees, students or job applicants that is relatedto an individual’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, age,or disability.For the purposes of this policy the term harassment includes, but is not necessarily limited tounwelcome slurs, jokes, comments, and other verbal, graphic or physical conduct relating to anindividual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, age ordisability.National Origin Harassment may be defined as harassment because of an individual’s or his/herancestor’s place or origin, or because an individual, is affiliated with, or has the physical, cultural orlinguistic characteristics of a national origin group.2. Harassment by Non-EmployeesIt is the policy of the university to protect employees and students from harassment by non-employees.Any employee who becomes aware of any harassment of an employee or student by a non-employeeshould report such harassment to their supervisor as provided in this policy, or to the Dean of CampusLife.3. Report All Incidents of HarassmentIf you feel that you are being harassed, have been subjected to harassment, or treated in a way thatviolates this policy you should report the harassment to the Dean of Campus Life immediately. TheDean of Campus Life is located in the Student Center. You may also report by telephone to 829-6034.The matter will be promptly investigated and, where appropriate, action will be taken. If you do notfeel that the matter can be discussed with the Dean of Campus Life, or if you are not satisfied with theway your complaint has been handled, you must contact the Vice President of Academic and StudentAffairs, Room 142 of the Administration Building or by telephone 829-6003. The person receiving thecomplaint will contact University Counsel who will determine the investigatory process.• Promptly reporting concerns about inappropriate behavior• Cooperating in an investigation of complaints of misconduct.• Promptly reporting concerns about perceived retaliation for having complained aboutharassment or having participated in an investigation.4. Consensual Relationships DiscouragedFaculty, administrators, staff and others in supervisory roles should be aware that the Universitystrongly discourages amorous or sexual relationships between those in such roles and students or thosewho are supervised. Such relationships are inimical to the education process and have a negativeimpact on the work and learning environment of the University. Faculty involved with students mayfind it increasingly difficult to exercise rigorous intellectual judgment when evaluating and gradingstudents, and the treatment of these students may be perceived by other students as unfair andadversely affecting the overall learning environment. Faculty members involved in such relationshipsare subject to allegations of sexual harassment, including third party sexual harassment charges byother students, faculty members, administrators or staff. Those who supervise in work-relatedsituations face similar difficulties and are also subject to allegations of sexual harassment and thirdparty sexual harassment by other students’ faculty members, administrators or staff. Responsibilitiesof Managers/ Supervisors for Implementation5. All vice presidents, managers and supervisors are responsible for the implementation of this policy andfor ensuring that all employees, agents, contractors, students, job applicants, and others haveknowledge and understand this policy. All managers and supervisors will take immediate andappropriate corrective action to insure compliance with the intent of this policy. Upon observing words72
or conduct that may violate this policy, managers and supervisors will take immediate corrective actioneven if no complaint has been made.Section 15ConfidentialityStudents have the right to access and control access to their education records as provided in the federalFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, also known as the Buckley Amendment. Theseinclude the rights to review and challenge the content of educational records, to control disclosure ofpersonal and academic information to third parties, and to limit the routine disclosure of all or someinformation defined as "directory information" by the Act.*Please note that there are specified exceptions to FERPA, and therefore the student’s right to access andprivacy is not absolute.*The above statement is also true for international students except where specified by thelegislation, rules, and regulations governing the particular visa status.Section 16Religion/AssociationStudents have the right to exercise their religious convictions and associate with religious, political, or otherorganizations of their choice, provided they do so in a manner that respects the rights of other members ofthe community and complies with the Student Code of Conduct. Students have the responsibility to respectthe rights of other members of the university community to free exercise of their religious convictions andto free association with organizations of their choice.Section 17Gambling PolicyStudents are expected to abide by the federal laws and the laws of the State of Texas prohibiting illegalgambling, including online gaming. Gambling for money or other things of value on campus or atuniversity-sponsored activities is prohibited except as permitted by law.Such prohibited activity includes, but is not limited to, betting on, wagering on, or selling pools on anyuniversity athletic event; possessing on one’s person or premises (e.g., room, residence unit, car) any card,book or other device for registering bets; knowingly permitting the use of one’s premises or one’stelephone or other electronic communications device for illegal gambling; knowingly receiving ordelivering a letter, package or parcel related to illegal gambling; offering, soliciting or accepting a bribe toinfluence the outcome of an athletic event; and, involvement in bookmaking or wagering pools with respectto sporting events.Section 18Policy on Guest Speakers1. It is the policy of the campus to foster a spirit of free inquiry and to encourage the timely discussionof the broad range of issues which concern our nation, provided that the views expressed are statedopenly and are subject to critical evaluation. Within our prevailing standards of decency and73
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Dean of Campus Life WelcomeDear Stu
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION EXEC
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UIW Directory (Back to TOC)Topic Co
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Athletic ComplexPhone: 829-6050 (Ba
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Once the student has had returned c
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The University ID card is nontransf
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Call BoxesTo enhance access to secu
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Page 32 and 33: Registrar’s OfficePhone: 829-6006
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Page 61 and 62: F. Final Review1. Accused students
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