Catalog 73 - National University

Policies and Proceduresinstitutions in conjunction with completing their degree programs atNational University.AFROTC courses are conducted on the campus of :San Diego State University. Further information on these programsmay be obtained from the AFROTC advisor at the Aerospace StudiesDepartment, (619) 594-5545, 5500 Campanile Drive ENS 385 SanDiego, CA 92182-7238.http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/afrotc/HTML/index.htmlandCalifornia State University, Sacramento. Further information onthese programs may be obtained from the Aerospace StudiesDepartment, (916) 278-7315, or Det088@maxwell.af.mil. Thedetachment website can be found at www.csus.edu/afrotc.Auditing CoursesTo audit a course, a person who is not a current student mustcomplete an admission application with an admissions advisor.Approval to audit is given on a space-available basis. Studentsauditing a course must pay the regular fees and tuition andparticipate in class activities, but are not required to takeexaminations. No course credit is awarded to the student.VisitorsNo one may visit a classroom during class hours without the priorapproval of the instructor and the Director of Student Services at thesite. Students may not bring children to the classroom or computerlab or leave them at any other University facility while attendingclass. Violations may result in disciplinary action.Smoking PolicyThe University prohibits smoking in all National University facilities,vehicles, and outside stairways. In addition, the University prohibitsthe sale of all tobacco products and tobacco advertising at Universityfacilities and in University publications.Tobacco smoke is known in the state of California to cause cancer; itposes a significant risk to the smoker. Second-hand smoke can beharmful and annoying to non-smokers.Individuals who smoke outside a University facility should smoke aminimum of twenty-five (25) feet away from the building and mustproperly dispose of smoking materials in appropriate designatedreceptacles.Animals on CampusAnimals, other than trained service animals for persons withdisabilities, are not permitted in a University facility. Violations mayresult in disciplinary action.Library Borrowing Privileges and FinesAll current National University students, faculty, and staff areeligible to borrow Library materials. The National University Libraryborrowing privilege is subject to verification of current universityenrollment or employment, and is valid for the duration ofenrollment or employment.Books and accompanying CDs circulate for four weeks. A maximumof 10 books and CDs may be checked out at one time. Periodicals,microforms, reference books, reserve books, and Special Collectionitems do not circulate, but may be photocopied within allowablecopyright restrictions.The late fee for overdue books and CDs is $0.20 per day, per itemwith a $10 maximum late fee. Once the fine reaches $5.00, studentsmay not check out more books until the fine is paid. Materials notreturned to the Library are considered lost. For lost items, theborrower is responsible for $30.00 replacement cost plus the $10.00maximum late fee. If the material is returned, only the $30.00replacement fee is refundable. The late fee for overdue PED reservetest kits is $3.00 per day, per item, with no limit. The late fee foroverdue EXC reserve test kits is $0.20 per hour, per item. Testmaterial not returned to the Library is considered lost. Thereplacement cost for reserve materials, PED test kits, and EXC testkits is the current replacement value of the lost item.Library Video BookingAll media booking requests from faculty members must be placedthree working days prior to the date needed. The video bookingform is located on the Library web page under Faculty Resources, orin the Library’s online catalog. Faculty members cannot pick upvideos at the Central Library and take them to another location.Students may view audio-visual materials in the Central Librarywith advance notice by calling the Library Help Desk at (858) 541-7900.Computer Lab RegulationsComputer labs are available at many University locations for use bystudents, faculty, and staff. Lab assistants or other authorized staff isavailable at each location to ensure availability and operability ofcomputing resources and to ensure that the resources are usedappropriately. By using any National University Computer Lab,students agree to comply with the computer and Internet accesspolicy, and additionally agree to follow the following regulations:1) Students must sign in to use the computer lab facilities. They maybe asked to show University identification.2) Students may not install software on University computers.Software copyrights are strictly enforced. The Computer SoftwarePolicy provides complete details.3) Students may not bring food or drink into the labs.4) Computing resources in the lab are for University-related usepurposes only.5) Students should minimize their use of lab printers. They must usecopy machines when multiple copies of documents are required.The lab assistant has the right and responsibility to limit computerprinting based on local requirements and his/her judgment.6) The computers are equipped with headphones for student’s usefor multimedia content. Students are asked to adjust the volumeon the headsets to a level that will not disturb others.The lab assistant or other authorized staff member has the right toask students to leave for non-compliance with any Universityregulations. Technical questions, equipment failure or malfunction,and disputes should be report to the Help Desk line at 619-563-2647for resolution.Lab hours are posted at each facility and are subject to change tosupport class scheduling requirements and holidays. It is the labuser’s responsibility to become familiar with the schedule. Thecomputer labs close promptly at the scheduled closing times.45Policies andProcedures