Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

POLICIES AND INFORMATION
faith in Jesus Christ, within which all people are regarded as children of God and
are to be treated accordingly.
The Student Code of Conduct, the full text of which appears in the Student
Handbook, outlines behavioral expectations and possible consequences for behavior
that violates the code of conduct. It also details procedures to be followed in reporting
a violation, and procedures for hearings and appeals.
POLICY ON NONDISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary not to discriminate on
the basis of sex, age, race, national and ethnic origin, or handicapping condition
in its educational programs, student activities, employment or admissions policies,
in the administration of its scholarship and loan programs, or in any other schooladministered
programs. The Seminary will attempt to make whatever arrangements
are necessary to ensure that students with a handicapping condition are able to study
and live at the Seminary. Persons with a handicap who have questions about the
admissions process should contact the Offi ce of Admissions.
An employee who believes he or she has been discriminated against should consult
the employee manual for procedures on reporting the incident. Students should
follow the procedures outlined in the Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook.
Regarding Title IX, all inquiries should be directed to the vice president for business
affairs who serves as the Title IX offi cer for Austin Seminary.
POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in accordance with section 703 of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and in recognition of its role as an educational institution
of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), will not condone or disregard incidences of
sexual harassment. It is the Seminary’s policy and determinate duty to establish an
environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional
community are respected. Sexual harassment of students and employees at Austin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated.
The full policy is published in the Student Handbook.
NONACADEMIC PROBATION
In the exercise of its oversight of all students, the faculty’s Committee on Student
Life and Student Standing may place on nonacademic probation any student
whose continued enrollment at the Seminary is in question on other than academic
grounds. Reasons for such action include persistent failure in moral responsibility,
intellectual dishonesty in academic and ministerial tasks, or irresponsibility in
fi nancial obligations and dealings.
After review with the student, the committee shall make known by written report
to the student and the academic dean its action in placing a student on nonacademic
probation. The report shall include the nature of the problem in question, as well
as the specifi c course of probationary discipline which is proposed to the student
to correct the diffi culties or inadequacies.
Nonacademic probation shall be applied for a period of not more than one
calendar year, during which time there shall be full opportunity for the student to
meet the conditions of any probationary discipline.
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