Friends University 2022-2023 Student Handbook

The Friends University Student Affairs Division is responsible for publishing this Handbook. It is reviewed and updated annually and as needed. The University is not responsible for unintended errors and reserves the right to make changes without notice. All students are subject to the most recent printing or revision, which is the version found on the University’s website. Students are responsible for being familiar with thecontents of the Student Handbook.

By virtue of the student’s enrollment, the student agrees to live according to the standards outlined within this Handbook.

1. Introduction

2. Community Life Standards

3. Community and Residential Development

4. Campus Offices and Services

5. Campus Security

Mission – Who We Are

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.

Vision – Where We Want to Be

Friends University will provide excellent learning experience, nationally recognized programs, and a focus on transformative education that places special value on each person, cultivating a new generation of Christ-like leaders.

Values

R.I.S.E. Core values are ideals shared by the Friends community, influencing our behaviors and attitudes.

• Respect - Integrity, civility in our words and actions, regard for others.

• Inclusion - A spirit of cooperation and equality.

• Service - A commitment to servant leadership, caring for each other and our community.

• Excellence - Giving our best to our students at all times (student focused), that we may walk truly in the light of our faith (honor God).

Friends University Hymn

1. Upon a sunny Kansas plain, Our college towers rise high Her massive walls, her lofty heights Stand etched against the sky. The Morning sun first gilds her spire To call to labor on, While midst a gorgeous west she spreads Her evening benison

2. Within her storied walls, there clings The memory of those hours, When dreams were dreamed and visions seen, High pointing like her towers. And ever afterwards eternal truth Her fostering spirit leads To honors high or humble toil, Of lives of honest deeds

3. Her sons and daughters proud are we, And from the world’s far ends We’ll sing her praise with hearts that thrill To hear the name of Friends. Oh, Father, hear her children pray That they may all hold true, And that their lives full nobly may Bring honor to Friends U.

Welcome from our VP of Student Affairs

Dear student,

We are so glad you are a part of the community here at Friends University! It is our hope and prayer that this will be a year of tremendous growth and opportunity for you.

In the pages that follow, you will find two key sections that I believe to be critical to your success in the year ahead. The first is our student handbook. This handbook outlines the guidelines we have for living in community with one another, in accordance with the University’s Christian mission and R.I.S.E. values (Respect, Inclusion, Service, and Excellence). It also includes a variety of helpful information you may need to know as you navigate our campus during the year ahead.

The second resource is the calendar of our academic year. Research tells us that during the college years, many young people struggle to “manage” their lives. In the spirit of, “what gets scheduled gets done,” we want to encourage you to use these pages to schedule your priorities to assure that you make the best use of every day. Be the curators of your schedule. Everyone gets the same 168 hours a week. What makes them different is how you use them. Writing down your goals, big projects, major assignments, etc. on paper, where you can see them frequently, will go a long way in determining how successful you will be this year. Of course, you cannot just write it down. You also must execute your plan! That will be equally important!

Students, it is our belief that God has brought you to Friends University for a reason! We hope that you will use this season of life to explore how your unique gifts, talents, and passions can make a difference on campus and in the world!

If there is ever anything I can do to help you experience all God’s best for you during your time here at Friends, please do not hesitate to be in touch with me!

Grace and peace,

Guy M. Chmieleski

Dr. Guy M. Chmieleski Vice President of Student Affairs Dean of Campus Ministries

Community Life Standards

Friends University seeks to help students view all aspects of their academic program and way of life through the lens of Christian faith and concern. Honesty, sincerity, integrity, faith, and love are encouraged as necessary qualities of Christian character. The Community Life Standards outlined within this section are designed to foster these qualities within individual students for the overall good of our campus community.

Each student should understand that his or her enrollment at Friends University assumes a desire for participation in and positive contributions to the life of the community. If any member of the Friends University community shows continued violation of the spirit of the University and is found to be consistently in opposition to the personal development or well-being of other members of the body, the University reserves the right to request his or her withdrawal.

The students at Friends University come from many states and several foreign countries. The broad origins of our student body create a diversity within the University environment that requires significant individual commitment to growth of self and others in the community.

Students are expected to conduct themselves, whether on or off campus, in a way that will reflect favorably on them and the University. The University reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant, to discontinue the registration of any student or to withhold the degree of any student if, in the opinion of the faculty or University authorities, their personal conduct, disrespect for regulations or attitude toward policies is detrimental to the general welfare of the University community, or their further association is not conducive to the best interests of the student or the University.

The Community Life Standards have been established by the University to protect its educational purpose, to provide for the orderly conduct of activities, to protect the victims of crime and to safeguard the interests of the University community.

Members of the University community share the same responsibilities of citizenship as other members of the broader community. Students, faculty, and staff members are all subject to the same laws and ordinances. The University does not stand between national, state, or local law enforcement agencies and persons who violate the law. Persons who violate the law are subject to disciplinary action from the University regardless of the action or inaction of civil authorities.

Community Life Standards

Abusive/Disrespectful Behavior

Students are expected to act in a respectful and cooperative manner with all members of the University. If there is a disagreement or confusion between individuals, courtesy and understandingshouldbeemployedbyallpartiesto resolve thepointofcontention. Lying or being dishonestregardinga situation is unacceptable. Any attempts to deceive stafforlie abouta conduct

review process willresultin moreserious sanctions. Physical, verbal, and written threats, insults, orany formofabusive behaviordirected towardanystaffmemberorresidentwillnotbe tolerated.

Persistentorsevere, verbalabuse, threats,intimidation,harassment, coercion, bullying, derogatory comments, vandalism, orotherconductthatthreatens orendangers thementalorphysical health or safety ofany person orcausesreasonable apprehension of such harm. A single instance may be considered severe enough to merit sanctions.

Animals on Campus

Friends University has a general no pet policy campus-wide, including affiliated university housing, but recognizes that service and assistance animals provide individuals with disabilities enhanced independence and support.

Animal Guidelines

Animals regarded as pets should remain in outdoor spaces and are not allowed in any Friends University facility. These guidelines ensure that students with disabilities who require the use of a service animal will be accommodated without distraction. In addition, general animals visiting our outdoor spaces should be cared for and in the owners’ control at all times. All animal waste should be picked up and disposed of in outside receptacles. Failure to pick up animal waste may result in the animal’s removal from campus. Animals that are ill or in poor health should not be on campus. It is the responsibility of the animal’s owner to ensure that the animal’s behavior is appropriate. Friends University reserves the right to require an unclean or unruly animal to be removed from campus.

Animals in On Campus Housing

For health and sanitation reasons, animals are not allowed in affiliated Housing, except for a certified service animal and appropriate emotional support animals if required and approved in advance by the Director of Academic Resource Center & ADA and the Residence Life Department. Inquiries may be made to reslife@friends.edu per requirements and process.

Service Animals

Friends University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). Among other things, the ADA and Section 504 require the University to make reasonable modifications to its policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a Service Animal by a student, faculty, staff, or visitor with a disability.

The ADA defines a Service Animal as “any dog who is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.” The work or task a service animal has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Notably, other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not Service Animals for the ADA.

Emotional Support Animals

An Assistance Animal is an animal that is kept lawfully and is required by an individual with a disability as a reasonable accommodation to afford them an equal opportunity to

use and enjoy affiliated University Housing. Per university policies and procedures, a healthcare or mental health professional must document the individual’s disability and the accommodation of an Assistance Animal. In addition, the student must have a former and proven nexus with the animal.

Alcohol

Possession, consumption of alcohol and intoxication are not allowed at Friends University oncampus orany sponsored university event. Alcohol, empty alcoholic beverage containers, and alcohol advertisements are not permitted in any of the University residential facilities.

The Universitystaffandcivilauthoritieswillinvestigateto preventtheuse of alcohol where there is reasonablecauseto believe thata violation of university policy or state law has occurred, will occur, oris in progress. This includes therightto searchpersons, rooms, and vehicles believed to be in violation ofthis policy. Informationfromreliable sources, law officials, concerned citizens, orpersonalobservation byuniversityofficials orstaffmay beused to determine whetherreasonable cause for search exists.

Clothing

The Universityrequiresstudents to be fullyclothedwhileoutsideoftheirapartment/suite. Students are encouragedto dress in a mannerthatportraysrespectforthemselvesandothermembers of our campus community. Clothingshould notportrayorpromote any violations of the Community Life Standards whichincludereferences to drugs oralcohol. Additionally,no sunbathingin swimsuits of any kind is permitted in public areas of campus. Students returning from athletic practices or working out may be asked to put on additional clothing upon entering campus buildings.

Cohabitation

Housing on campus is divided into single-sex apartments/suites or floors, depending on the building. In an effortto provide thebesteducationalenvironment possible as well as to guard the safety of all our students, cohabitation among non-married residents is prohibited within all residentialfacilitieson campus. This policyis designed to support the visitation policy as well as the continuingmoraldevelopmentofourstudents assuchactionsare outofstep with the Christian identity and mission of the institution. Cohabitation (living together) and sexual relations by unmarried individuals/couples is not allowed.

Community Garden

The Community Gardenis locatedbehind FriendsVillage onthe Northside of Smith Apartments. This space is available for students to use throughout the school year. A fire pit is available for students to useuntilthe CommunityGardencloses at 11pm. Students must check in with the RA on-callin the Friends Village office before they start the fire and again once the fire is put out. Students mustprovidetheirown woodandmatches/lighter. Only wood may be burned in the fire pit. Should anyotheritems beburned(trash,plastic, clothing, etc.),students may be subject to the studentconductprocess. Ifstudents wishto use the Community Garden for a special event, they may reserve the space with a Residence Life Coordinator.

Disorderly Conduct

Intentionally orrecklesslyinterfering with normal University or University sponsored activities, including, but not limited to, studying, teaching, classes, chapel, research, university business, administration orevents,orcoachingis prohibited. Participating in an on-campus demonstration, riotoractivity thatdisrupts thenormaloperationsofthe Universityand/or infringeson therights of othermembers ofthe University community;leadingorincitingothers to disruptscheduled and/or normal activities within any campus building or area is not allowed.

Conductthat is disorderly, lewd, or indecent; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting, or procuring another person to breach the peace on University premises or at functions sponsored by, or participated in by, the university or members of the academic community. Disorderly conduct includes butis notlimitedto:Any unauthorized useofelectronicorotherdevices to makean audio or video record of any person while on University premises without their prior knowledge or without their effective consent when such a recording is likely to cause injury or distress. This includes, butis notlimitedto, surreptitiouslytakingpictures/recordingofanotherperson in a gym, locker room, restroom, or residence hall room.

Fire Equipment

Tamperingwith, removing, ordestroyingany fire safety or firefighting equipment endangers the lives of others andis a felony in thestate ofKansas. Therefore, residents are subject to arrest for such actions. Report all damaged and/or missing fire alarm devices and fire extinguishing equipmentto the CRDstaffimmediately. Tamperingwith anyfireorsafety equipment may result in severe conductreviewaction upto andincludingsuspension from the University. Student who setoff firealarms bytamperingwith and/or by violating other community life standards, will be subject to all costs associated with false alarm city fines.

Firearms Policy

Campus Wide

The use or possession of “Firearms” or “Conducted Energy Devices” on university premises, including, but not limited to, classrooms, offices, and student housing, is expressly forbidden. “Firearm” means any pistol, rifle, shotgun, or other device that uses gunpowder to launch projectiles, and anyreplicaorfacsimilethereofthatcould beperceived to bea firearm. “Conducted Energy Device”meansa weapon primarilydesignedto disrupt a subject’s central nervous system by means ofdeployingelectricalenergy sufficientto cause uncontrolled muscle contractions and override an individual’s voluntary motor responses (this includes, but is not limited to, Tasers). This policy is subjectto the rightto possess a handgun pursuantto theapplicable portions of K.S.A. 75-7c01etseq, the Personaland FamilyProtectionAct. This policyis also in addition to university policies directlyapplicableto university employees and students. Any violation of this policy may lead to a request to vacate University premises; being subject to prosecution for trespass; or other appropriate remedies as determined by Friends University.

Students

The use orpossessionof“Firearms” or “Conducted Energy Devices” by a university student on university premises,includingstudent housing, is expressly forbidden. “Firearm”meansany pistol, rifle, shotgun, or other device that uses gunpowder to launch projectiles, and any replica or facsimile thereofthatcouldbe perceived to be a firearm. “Conducted Energy Device” means a weapon primarily designed to disrupt a subject’s central nervous system by means of deploying electricalenergysufficientto cause uncontrolled muscle contractionsand override an individual’s voluntarymotorresponses (this includes, but is not limited to, Tasers). Under no circumstances may students storeorpossess firearmsorConducted Energy Devicesin University-ownedhousing,

in university buildings, oronuniversity premises. This policy is subject to the right to possess a handgun pursuant to the applicable portions of K.S.A. 75-7c01 et seq, the Personal and Family Protection Act. Anyviolationofthis policymayleadto immediate suspension or dismissal from the University.

Fighting/Violent Action and Threats of Violence

As a Christian University ofQuakerheritage, Friends University is committed to encouraging the way of nonviolence among its students, staff, faculty, and community. Additionally, Friends University believes that violent actions have no place within an institution of higher education. Violent actions are a threat to the health and safety of the campus community. Therefore, any studentwho engages in (or encourages others to engage in) violent action will be subject to the Student Conduct Process. Any threat of violence will also be a violation of this policy and University staffwillrespondaccordingly. Additionally,anyinstances of roommates or suitemates fightingwithin the residence halls may be considered a matter of domestic violence and will be handled in conjunction with the Wichita Police Department.

Physicalviolenceofanynatureagainstanyperson, onoroff campus. Physical violence includes, but is not limited: fighting, assault, battery, the use of a knife/gun/or other weapon except in reasonable self-defense, physicalabuse, restraining or transporting someone against their will, or any action that threatens or endangers the physical health or safety of any person or causes reasonable apprehension of such harm.

Fireworks

No person is allowedto possess, display,orignite fireworksorexplosivedevices ofany kind, legal or illegal on any of the University’s campuses or property. Because of the disruption and immediate threatthese itemspose to the entire community, students violating this policy may be immediatelyremovedfrom theresidencefacilityand/orcampus. Additionalconductreview action may also occur.

Gambling

Any formofgambling, includinginternetgambling, thatis in violation ofstate law is prohibited by students and prohibited on University property.

Hazing

Throughouthistory,many co- and extracurricular organizations have used hazing as a means of initiatingnew members intotheirranks. Whilethe spiritofcamaraderie which has often spawned such rituals is one whichthe universitywants to encourage among its students, the university will notcondonehazing in any form. The clear danger that such behaviors pose to students and the community atlarge are wellestablished. Anystudentwhoparticipatesin theseactions mayface the full range of sanctions up to expulsion from the university.

Hazing, refers to anyactthatcauses or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, personal degradation, or disgrace resulting in personal or mental harm to any student or other person attendingthe University.Hazingincludes anymethod ofinitiation or pre-initiation, either directly stated orimplied,into a student organization, housing community, athletic team or club, or any pastime or amusement engaged in by a university organization that would lead to such harm.

Access to the Friends University networks and computer systems is a privilege and not a right. Appropriate use should always be legal and ethical, reflect academic honesty, conform to community lifestandards andthe missionoftheinstitution as statedin the University Catalog, and show restraintin theconsumptionofshared resources.AuthorizeduseofFriends University-owned computing and network resources is that which is consistent with the education, research and service mission of the University and with this policy.

A full version of this policy can be found on the university website as part of the General University Policies and Procedures.

Parent Notification

Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own physical, emotional, and academic well-being. However, wealso recognizethatparents/guardians oftenplaya crucialrolein students’ ongoingdevelopmentandeducation. Thus,it is ourhopethatparents/guardians willpartnerwithus in responding to significant issues that may arise.

The University grants to the Vice President of Student Affairs or a designee the authority to determine when, and bywhatmeans, to contactparents/guardians when students are claimed as a financial dependent on the tax forms of a parent/guardian.

Friends University is aware thatstudents have rights and expectations in terms of their privacy, as explainedunder FERPA. FERPA, however, permits Friends officials to disclose, without student consent,educationalrecords which may include personally identifiable information, in order to protectthe health orsafetyofstudents orotherindividuals.Atsuchtimes,recordsand information may be released to appropriate parties suchas law enforcementofficials, public healthofficials, and trained medicalpersonnel. In addition, the Department of Education interprets FERPA to permit institutions to discloseinformationfromeducationrecords to parents/guardians if a health orsafety emergency involves their student FERPA.

In accordance with FERPA, the University may notify parents/guardians in the following circumstances:

• Serious concern for the health and safety of a student

• Serious orrepeatedoffenses relatedto alcoholordrugpolicy violations (student under age 21)

• Missing persons concerns

Parking

Always lock thedoors anddo notleave valuables in the car. Taking these precautions can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of theft. The University is not responsible for vehicles parked on campus,so be sure thecaris insuredadequately. Parking in areas where parking is not permitted can result in a ticket and/or the car being towed at the owner’s expense. For University house residents, non-permitted parking includes parking in no parking zones, parkingso thatthe vehicle blocks allora portionofa neighbor’s driveway, or parking on lawns.

Paul’s Pond

Due to the potentialharmto people and/orproperty, noindividuals are everallowedin GreenHall’s water feature, Paul’s Pond.

Personal Belongings

The universitydoes notassumeresponsibility forthe personalbelongings ofstudents, regardless of those belonging’s locationonoroff campus. The University strongly recommends that students considerpersonaland/orrenter’s insurance.Students areencouraged to inventory their individual

property and to mark such property with an identifying code. Please report stolen property to Campus Security.

Pornography

Pornography is harmful to those who consume it as well as those who are involved in its production.In an effortto supporttheChristian missionandidentityofthe institution, the creation, possession,anddistribution ofpornographicmaterials is prohibitedamongmembersof the Friends University community. The university reserves to right to confiscate and dispose of any such materials.

Possession, Use, Distribution of Drugs

Drugs not prescribed by a physician are illegal on and off campus. Non-prescribed over-thecounter drugs are acceptable as approved by the Community and Residential Development. Possession, distribution or use of illegal drugs and/or drug paraphernalia is in violation of the Community Life Standards and will not be tolerated. The Universitystaff and civil authorities will investigate suspected drug use, possession and/or distribution. This includes the right to search persons, rooms, and vehicles believed to be in violation ofthis policy. Information from reliable sources, law officials, concerned citizens, or personalobservationbyuniversity officials orstaffmaybeused to determine whether reasonable cause for search exists.

• Possessing, using, manufacturing, cultivating, selling, passingordistributing any controlled or illegalsubstance, designerdrug, syntheticcannabinoid (i.e.:spiceorK2), orprescription drugs. The possession and use of marijuana and medical marijuana is also prohibited even with a prescription. Theterm useincludes,butis notlimited to, drinking, ingesting, orintroducingany amount of prohibited substance into one’s body.

• Possessing and/or use of any drug paraphernalia, i.e.: bowls, rolling papers, pipes, vapes, hookahpipes, bongs, “homemade” smoking devices, and other smoking devices or smoking paraphernalia for intended or implied use of any form of drug.

• Usingsubstancesnotnecessarily consideredillegalbutareused in a manner to elicit a feeling of being “buzzed”, high or intoxicated (this includes use of marijuana). The use of any substance to alter one’s personality, behavior, or physical or emotional state is strictly forbidden.

• Misuse of over-the-counterdrugs orprescription drugs, whichincludes inappropriate sharingof prescription drugs.

• Using mail services to purchase, pass or distribute illegal drugs.

Quiet Hours

In an effortto create aneducation-centered environmentwithin theresidencehalls, quiet hours are 11pm-9am every day.Residents are encouragedto be respectful of their neighbors at all hours of the day. To thatend, there shouldbe noloudnoisesheard outside ofanapartment/suite at any time of day.

Solicitation

Exceptas specifically permitted bythis policy, solicitingforpersonal, business, organizational, or politicalpurposes is notallowedonthe Friends Universitycampus. This includes selling goods or services, distributinginformation, orotherwiseseekingsupportonuniversityproperty. The sale of anythingorservices by students fortheirpersonal businesses is not allowed on campus. Limited solicitation may be allowed in connection with university-sponsored events. However, any

solicitation doneas partofa universitysponsoredevent must have approval of a University Vice President. Friends University studentorganizationsare allowedto fundraisewith the permission of the Vice PresidentofStudentAffairs. Studentorganizations may also hold election campaigns in accordance with theguidelineslisted in theStudentGovernmentAssociation By-laws and Friends University posting Policy. (Please refer to the Student Organization Handbook for more information.)

This solicitation policyhas beendevelopedto maintainthe integrity oftheeducationalenvironment and the protectionand privacyofcommunity members. Questionsconcerningsolicitationshould be directed to the Office of Institutional Advancement.

Student-Athlete Alcohol and Drug Policy

Designation as a Friends University student-athlete and participation in the University’s intercollegiate athletic programs is a privilege. Friends Universitywants to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive educational and athletic environment for each of its student-athletes. Further, student-athletes are amongthe most visible and influential students on campus. Student-athletes take on additionalresponsibilities of representing the University in the public arena. The use of prohibitedsubstances compromises thephysicaland mentalcapabilities ofourstudent-athletes and is a health and safety issue for the University. The purpose of this policy is to clearly state the Athletic Department’s guidelines related to the use/abuse of alcohol and prohibited drugs.

Friends University discourages theuseofillegalsubstances, bothon and offcampus. Additionally, this policy prohibits the following for student-athletes:

• The use of illegal drugs.

• Consumption of alcohol on campus or school related functions.

• Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on campus; and/or

• Violatingthe law in relationto the use, possession, or distribution of illegal substances.

• Use of performance enhancing drugs. Coaches will communicate all infractions to the Friends University Student Life office and Athletic Director when they become aware that infractions may have occurred. The athletic department will work collaboratively with the Student Life staff in the enforcement of this policy or any issues related to the Campus Community Standards.

Violation of this policy may result in any of the following discipline up to and including dismissal from the athletic program:

• 1st Offense:

o Student Life Sanctions.

o Suspension from at least 5% of regular season contests. Please see the chart below to determine how many games or matches this may involve for a particular sport. The Coach and/or Athletic Director may impose suspension from more contests or other team activities if they choose.

o Additional accountability requirements such as extra conditioning and/or community service as determined by the Head Coach.

• 2nd Offense:

o Student Life Sanctions.

o Participation suspension of at least 20% of regular season contests. Please see the chart below to determine how may games or matches this may involve for a particular sport. The Coach and/or Athletic Director may impose suspension from more contests or other team activities if they choose.

o Additional accountability requirements as determined by the Head Coach.

• 3rd Offense:

o Student Life Sanctions.

o 1-year suspension from competition

o Permanent dismissal from the athletic program.

Performance Enhancing Drugs

The use of Performance EnhancingDrugs (PED’s)willresultin a fullyearsuspensionfrom athletic competition with the possibility of permanent dismissal from the Friends University Athletic Program.

Notes

• This policy is nota contract. Friends Universityreserves the rightto impose discipline for any violation ofthis policyatanytime up to and including dismissal from the athletic program.

• Allcontestsuspensions applyto regularseasonandpost-season contests but are based on the number of regular season games and/or dates allowed by the NAIA.

• The Coach orAthletic Directormay reduce the discipline for an athlete with an infraction if that athlete does not incur additional infractions for the next calendar year.

• The Athletic Director will review this policy at the new athlete orientation each fall.

• The minimum consequences forpolicyviolations can befoundin the chartbelow. As indicated above, additionalpenalties may beimposed as determinedby the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

Tattooing, Body Piercing, and Hair Cutting

Under Kansas law K.S.A. 72-2701, which states that unless the State of Kansas Board of Cosmetologylicensesa person, itis unlawfulto performtattooing, body piercing, and haircutting. Due to this law and potential health risks, Friends University prohibits students from providing these services onuniversity property. Anyone caughtperformingtheseservices willbe immediately turned over to the proper authorities and tools will be confiscated.

Tobacco Policy

Friends University is committed to providea tobacco-free environment for the health, well-being and safety of university students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The use of all tobacco products is prohibited on all property that is owned, operated, leased, occupied, orcontrolled byFriends University. TobaccoProducts are definedas alltobacco-derived or containing products, including but not limited to, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, electronic smokingdevices, and allvapingproducts, cigars, hookah products, pipes, and oral and smokeless tobacco (spitandspit-less, chewandsnuff)and nasaltobacco. Italsoincludes anyproductintended to mimic tobacco products, contain tobacco flavoring, or delivers nicotine other than for the purpose of cessation, as approved by the FDA (e.g., nicotine patch, nicotine gum). A full version of this policy can be found on the university website as part of the General University Policies and Procedures.

Vandalism

Tamperingwith safety equipmentsuchas fire extinguishers, thermostats, elevatorcall buttons, etc. willlead to immediate conductreview action. Vandalism also includes, but is not limited to, the rockingormovementofvendingmachines, destruction ofsignage or bulletin boards, graffiti, and intentionallydamagingfacilities and/orgrounds andlandscaping. Damaged property will result in charges for repair on the responsible student(s) accounts.

Vulgar Language

Friends University is made upofmembersfrom numerous backgrounds. To foster a community where everyonecanbe fullyincludedandis affordedrespect, students areaskedto refrainfrom the use of vulgar or obscene language.

Weapons

Weapons ofanykind, mostnotably firearms, areprohibitedon theFriends University campus. This includes vehicles and storage areason campus. Items that are prohibited by this policy include:

• Explosives, including fireworks.

• Firearms

• Knives with a blade longer than 4 inches (with the exception of cutlery)

• MartialArts weapons, includingthose usedfortrainingpurposes (swords, nun chucks, bow and arrows, etc.)

• Paintball, airsoft, pellet, and potato guns

• Tasers and all other electroshock weapons

Related Policies

Entry and Search Policy

Friends University recognizes the students’rightto privacyin areasofthe Universitydesignated for their use (i.e., residence hall room, rental house/apartment, gym locker, etc.) However, the University reserves therightto authorize entry to these areas under the following circumstances:

• when permission has been granted by the occupant(s).

• when maintenance,requestedbythe occupant(s)orUniversity personnel, is being performed.

• duringroutine inspectionsofroomsforsafety, healthandgeneralmaintenance performedupon institutional initiative preceded by 24 hours written or posted notice to occupant(s).

• there is perceived imminent danger to the safety, health, or property of occupant(s) or to institutional property.

• University personnel have reason to believe that policy violations have occurred or are occurring; and/or

• when entry is made by civil officers covered by civil law.

• To ensure the room is vacant during fire drills.

• To turn off stereos, radios, alarm clocks, and other items which are bothersome to others.

Allroom searches byCommunity and ResidentialDevelopmentstaffmustbe approved by at least one of the following:the DirectorofResidenceLife andConductorthe Vice President of Student

ordesigneeexceptin the case ofan immediate and clear emergency involving danger to safety and health. There are two basic situations which necessitate room search: 1) A clear indication thatthe established codeofstudent conduct or health and safety regulations are being violated;or2)emergencysituationoccurswhichmakeitnecessary fora staff member to search a room fora particularitem. Failureofthe studentto complywith the search by refusing to unlock drawers orlockedcontainers mayresultin a violationofthe student code of conduct, and further disciplinary action.

Rooms may besearcheduponreasonablesuspicion of contract violation or concern for health or welfare. Theoccupantoroccupants maybeinformedofthereasons forany roomsearch. Whenitis necessaryforauthorized university personnel to search a student’s room without the occupants present, two staff members should be present.

Being Present During a Violation

Anyone present during a violation of policy may also be held responsible for that violation.

Illegal Activity

Students whoparticipate in illegalactivity, eitheron-oroff-campus,maybe subject to the Student Conduct Process in addition to any criminal investigations or punishments.

Off-Campus Violations

While many of the student conduct expectations are specifically concerned with behaviors occurring on Friends University’s campus, the institution reserves the right to investigate and respond to incidents involving students who are involved in activities off-campus that may endanger the health, safety, and welfare of Friends University students.

Responsibility of Guests

When a student brings or invites a non-Friends person(s) to the University or a University sponsored event, the student accepts responsibility for the actions of his/her guest(s). The University expects thestudentto informthe guest(s)ofallrules and regulations of the University. The studentmay also be subject to disciplinary action based on the actions of his/her guest(s).

Student Complaint Policy

As a Christian learningcommunitythatseeksto equip “students to honorGod and serve others by integratingtheirintellectual, spiritualandprofessional lives,” Friends University is committed to promoting a culture that reflects its core values of respect, inclusion, service, and excellence. Because communities invariably experience conflict, the university is committed to resolving conflicts in a mannerthatis consistentwith theuniversity’s mission and core values. To this end, the universityutilizesan approachto conflictresolutionthatis grounded in the ideas expressed in Matthew 18:15-17,whichcalls peopleoffaith to resolve conflicts privatelywhenever possible. To thatend, the firststep oftheFriends University conflict resolution process begins with a meeting between thestudentandthe University employee with whom the student has a complaint, in the hope thatthe situationcanbe resolvedwithoutadditionalintervention. Ifthe studentis notsatisfied with the outcome of the initial meeting, s/he has the option of appeal to supervisory and administrative personnel.

Please note, the conflict resolution process is not appropriate for situations involving gross misconductonthe partofanemployee, noris itappropriate forsituations relatedto EEOC, Title IX orprotectedclass relatedissues (such as nursing mothers, disabilities, etc.). In situations such as

these, students shouldcontactthe University’sOfficeofHumanResources. Allsuch EEOC orTitle IX complaints must be processed through the Office of Human Resources.

Friends University Conflict Resolution Process: Academic Complaints

1. The studentarrangesa meetingwith the facultymemberto discuss the complaint. The faculty membershould respondto studentwith a resolutionto the complaintwithin five business days of the initial meeting.

2. If the studentis notsatisfied withthe facultymember’s resolution, themattermaybe appealed to the Division Chair within five business days. (Please note: In the case of collaborative programs, the student may appeal to the Academic Dean.)

3. The Division Chairwillmeetwith thestudentto discuss the concern. The Chair will render a decision on the matter within 10 business days of the meeting.

4. If the studentis notsatisfiedwith theDivisionChair’sresolution,the matter may be appealed, in writing, to the Academic Dean within five business days.

5. The Dean willmeetwith thestudentto discuss the concern and will render a decision on the matter within 10 business days of the meeting.

6. If the studentis notsatisfiedwith theDean’sresolution,the mattermaybe appealed, in writing, to the Vice President of Academic Affairs within five business days.

7. The Vice PresidentofAcademicAffairs willmeetwith the studentto discuss the concern and will render a decision on the matter within 10 business days of the meeting. The Vice President’s decision is final and represents the university’s final stance on the matter in question.

Friends University Conflict Resolution Process: Non-Academic Complaints

1. The studentarranges a meeting with the university employee to discuss the complaint. The employeeshould respondto studentwith a resolutionto the complaintwithin fivebusinessdays of the initial meeting.

2. If the studentis notsatisfiedwith theemployee’s resolution, themattermaybe appealed to the employee’s immediate supervisor within five business days.

3. The supervisorwillmeetwith the studentto discuss theconcern. The supervisor will render a decision on the matter within 10 business days of the meeting.

4. If the studentis notsatisfiedwith thesupervisor’s resolution, the matter may be appealed, in writing, to the unit Vice President within five business days.

5. The Vice Presidentwillmeetwith thestudent to discuss theconcernandwillrender a decision on the matterwithin 10businessdays ofthemeeting. TheVice President’s decisionis finaland represents the university’s final stance on the matter in question.

*Distance Education Courses or Programs: Unresolved student concerns regarding programs authorized through SARA may be directed to the state portal agency, using the SARA Complaint Form which can be accessed here.

Title IX Policy

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Friends University affirms its commitment to promote the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational enterprise. All Title IX policies are subject to resolution using the Friends University’s Grievance Process. The Grievance Process is applicable regardless of the status of the parties involved, who may be members or non-members of the campus community, students, student organizations, faculty, administrators, and/or staff. Friends University reserves the right to act on incidents occurring on-campus or off-campus, when the off-campus conduct could have an on-campus impact or impact on the educational mission of Friends University. A full copy of the Title IX Policy and the Grievance Process can be found here.

Friends University adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Friends University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, or disability in its programs and activities generally available to students.

All employees at Friends University will complete Title IX training and are expected to follow all Title IX policies and procedures.

Inquiries about this policy and procedure may be made to:

Danita Mason

Title IX Coordinator & Director of HR

Telephone: (316) 295-5676

Email: danita_mason@friends.edu

Or

Dr. Kenneth Stoltzfus

Title IX Deputy & Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty

Telephone: (316) 295-5770

Email: Kenneth_stoltzfus@friends.edu

Title VI Policy

Title VI is part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a critical federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, and retaliation by any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. Friends University is obligated to provide an avenue for students to lodge complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, investigate complaints (verbal or written), and take appropriate remedial action if complaint is substantiated. If an employee receives a complaint or is aware of discrimination, they should contact:

Inquiries about this policy and procedure may be made to:

Danita

Mason

Director of HR

Phone: (316) 295-5676

Email: Danita_mason@friends.edu

Student Conduct Process

The Director of Residence Life and Conduct, at the direction of the Vice President of Student Affairs,willserveas the coordinatorforalldisciplinaryprocedures. The Directormaychooseother staff members to serve as his/her designee to carry out these procedures.

Purpose

The Community Life Standards have been designed to foster Christian qualities of character: honesty,sincerity,integrity,faith, and love. Additionally, these standards affirm the institutions RISEValues. This intentis forthe good of individual students as well as the overall good of the campus community. Recognizingthatwe sometimes failto live upto ourpersonaland community expectations, though, Friends University has crafted the Student Conduct Process to respond to violations of this Handbook. The responses to violations outlined have been created with the primary aim of providing offending students with an opportunity to further develop the five qualities of characteroutlined above. The hope in every Student Conduct Process is to restore the student(s)backto fullparticipationin the campuscommunity. Sometimes, though,seriousoffenses require thatthe studentberemovedfrom on-campus housingorevendismissed from theUniversity to protect and care for the members and mission of the campus community. Therefore, a wide variety of potential sanctions are at the disposal of the University.

Procedure

Any memberofthe Universitycommunity (students, faculty, or staff) may bring a complaint of studentmisconductto theDirectorofResidence Life and Conduct. TheDirectorofResidence Life and Conductorthe VicePresidentofStudentAffairs will investigate the complaint and may take any disciplinary action which they deem necessary for a given situation. These two may also designate the same authority to any staff members of the Division of Student Affairs.

Conduct Review Board

A ConductReviewBoardmaybeutilizedin cases ofserious student misconduct. The Director of Residence Life and Conduct will retain sole discretion to determine when such a board will be

utilized. The ConductReview Board willconsistofthe followingvotingmembers:The Director of Residence Life and Conduct, or her/his designee; 1-2 staff members from Student Affairs, Athletics, orAcademics;1-2 facultymembers.Oneofthesefacultymembers canbeselectedby the student, otherwise they will be assigned by the Director of Residence Life and Conduct. The student will also be permitted to bring one student, staff, or faculty member for support. The Director of Residence Life and Conduct may restructure the board in any cases where the circumstances maywarrant. The student’sCoordinatorand RA(s)maybe involved,pertheDirector of Residence Life and Conduct.

During the hearing, the student will be given the opportunity to read a prepared statement. The members of the board will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the student and others present. Once themembers of the board are satisfied, the members of the board will make their decision. The student’s Coordinator will not serve as a voting member of the Conduct Review Board. The boardmayelectto enactany of the institution’s sanctions. Any disagreement among members oftheboardwillbe settledby a simple majority vote. For this reason, Conduct Review Boards will consist of either three or five voting members.

Standard of Evidence

The preponderance of the evidence standard will be used in making all decisions related to violations of the Community Life Standards.

Sanctions

The followingis a listof sanctions whichmaybe imposed as the result of an investigation and/or StudentDisciplinaryPanel. Any combination of these sanctions may be employed to fulfill the purpose of the student conduct process. The Director of Residence Life and Conduct, or their designee, may choose to employ sanctions not listed here, at their discretion.

• Admonition: This sanctionconstitutesa written warningto the student that their conduct is in violation ofUniversity policies andsuchviolations oractsofmisconductare not condoned by the University.

• Censure: This sanction is givenforthose situations in whichthe infraction has caused serious questions regarding the individual’s ability to cope with the standards of the community.

• Probation: This sanction is one thatplaces thestudentin serious jeopardywith the University. Further conduct violations may result in suspension or expulsion.

• Temporary Suspension: Pendinga formalhearing, theVice President of Student Affairs may immediatelyactto remove a studentwhomaybeactingcontrary to thesafety or well being of oneself, others or to the educational mission of the University.

• Suspension: This sanction is one ofinvoluntaryseparationof the student from the University fora setperiodoftime. Students shallnotreceive grades and refunds of money, which would be appropriateif theywerevoluntarilywithdrawing from the institution. Permission to apply for readmission may be granted with or without stipulations.

• Expulsion: This sanctionis one ofpermanent separation of the student from the University. Expelled students will not be granted the privilege of re-admittance.

• Additional Stipulations: Itis the prerogative oftheHearingOfficer to add stipulations to any sanction. Examples include, butare notlimitedto:counseling, revocation and/or limitation of privileges, restitution, community service, accountability agreement with university staff, educational projects or programs, or letters of apology, financial restitution, eviction from

university housing and loss of visitation privileges, dismissal from university and loss of visitation privileges.

Should a studentbedismissedfromeitherhousingorthe universityitself, then refunds will not be provided.

Student-athletes mayface additionalsanctions which willbe givenoutby the Athletic Director, or their designee. These can include being unable to compete in upcoming competitions.

Appeal Procedures

An accused student has the right to appeal based on the severity of the sanction or additional evidence obtained since the investigation or Conduct Review Board. Appeals must be made in writingto the Directorof ResidenceLife andConduct(fordecisions madeby Coordinators) or the Vice President of Student Affairs (for decisions made by the Director of Residence Life and Conductora ConductReview Board)withinfive daysofreceivingofficialnoticeof sanction. The Vice President of Student Affairs will be the final authority on all appeals.

Community and Residential Development

Contact Information

Community and Residential Development Office: 316-295-5500

OfficeHouse:8:30am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday (if calling after hours, follow the appropriate voice prompts to reacha memberofouron-callstaffin caseofan emergency.Otherwise, messages are checked promptly every morning.)

E-mail: reslife@friends.edu

To provide feedback, suggestions, orreportconcernsanonymously, a voicemail message may be left at 316-295-5547.

RA on-call for Green Hall: 316-295-5231

RA on-call for Upper-class: 316-295-5232

Coordinator on-call: 316-295-5230

The Community and Residential Development Staff

Director of Residence Life and Conduct

The Director of Residence Life and Conduct provides administrative leadership to ensure that staff, programs, and operations contribute to a productive learning environment for students in the residence halls, on-campus apartments, and houses. In addition, the Director is responsible for the administrative oversight of the Housing Council Program.

Coordinators of Community and Residential Development (CCRDs)

Green Hall, Friends Village, Falcon Glenn, Falcon Flats, Smith Apartments, and all campus houses have a professional Coordinator responsible for the day-to-day oversight and management of the facility. In addition, the coordinators are responsible for creating living communities that are focused on academic success and student development. The Coordinators supervise the Resident Assistants assigned to their buildings.

Resident Assistants (RAs)

Resident Assistant’s (RAs) are students who are employed to work in all University residential facilities. RAs are student leaders that have been trained in peer counseling, crisis intervention, programming, CPR, and other useful skills. RAs live in the community in which they are assigned and serve as peer mentors to residential students.

After Hours Contact

The Universityhas developed anafter-hours on-callpolicyto meetthe needs of students when the officeis closed.The offices in GreenHallandFriends Villageare staffed each night from 7:00pm to 12:00amto offerlate nightsupportto residents. Students should contact the RA on-duty first to reportany concerns regardingissuesoccurringin andaround theresidencehalls.In the event of an emergency, the RA may chooseto contactthe professionalstaffmemberthatis on-call. After-hours on-call numbers are posted in each Community and Residential Life office, throughout the residentialbuildings, andatthe beginningofthe CommunityandResidentialDevelopment section of the Student Handbook.

Mail

Students receiving mail will be notified by text/email to pick up in lower Casado mail room. Mail can be retrieved at any time the mail room is open. Outgoing mail can be dropped in the outbox at the Mailroom on the ground floor of the Casado Campus Center. Students living in University houses, may receive mail directly to their house.

Falcon Flats Mailing Address

Green Hall Mailing Address

Name Name

712 S. St. Clair St 710 S. St. Clair St. Wichita, Kansas 67213 Wichita, Kansas 67213

Falcon Glenn Mailing Address

Friends Village Mailing Address

Name Name

507 S. Glenn St. 628 S. Hiram St. Wichita, Kansas 67213 Wichita, Kansas 67213

Smith Apartments Mailing Address

University Houses

Name Please use house address

644 S. Hiram St. Wichita, Kansas 67213

General Housing Information

Friends University Does Not Guarantee Housing

Friends University does notguaranteehousingto anystudentatany time. Although a student may have lived on campus at some point, this does not guarantee future housing placements.

Housing Eligibility

1. Students must be enrolled as a full-time CBASE, CAPS, or Graduate student to live in university-owned housing. Students must also meet all requirements of housing areas.

a. New Incoming Summer Students must be enrolled in a minimum of one summer course and move-in will be dependent on class start date.

b. Continuingstudents stayingon-campus forsummermust be enrolled full time for the comingfallsemesterandbe in good standingwith theDepartmentof Residence Life.

2. Allfirst-yearstudents (thoseenteringwith fewerthan28credits and/orin theirfirstyear out of high school) are required to live on campus for one year unless they meet a qualified exception.

3. Regular, full-time, and part-time employees are not eligible to live in designated student University housing. These include employees who are enrolled as students at Friends University.

4. Dependents ofemployees who arereceivingtuition remission are required to live on campus for four semesters.

Check-in Procedure

Students must complete check-in procedures before moving into the assigned residence. The following must be completed before moving in:

1. Housing Application.

2. $200.00 Housing Deposit (Housing Deposit will be applied to the student’s account)

3. Housing Contract

4. Meal Plan Selection on the Housing Contract

5. Immunization records and medical forms

6. Must be enrolled full-time in classes prior to moving into on-campus housing.

7. Must be finalized with Student Account Services

Contact Community and Residential Development if there are questions about a housing assignment or completing the necessary information.

Payment

Undera Friends Universityhousingcontract, allroom and board costs are due before the first day of classes eachsemester. Any studentunable to makepayment in full by the deadline must make paymentarrangements with Student Account Services. Failure of the student to satisfy financial obligations mayresultin denialoffurthermeals, a holdonregistrationand official records, and/or eviction. Non-paymentdoes not terminatethe housing contract or the financial obligations of the contract.

Termination of Contract

Friends University may terminate a housingcontractforviolationsof any of the provisions of the agreement or where it is deemed to be in the best interest of the student and University. The contractis automaticallyterminated ifthe student’s enrollment is terminated through withdrawal,

dismissal, or graduation. Students who withdraw or leave housing during the semester will be subjectto a $250.00contractterminationfee andwill be refunded based on the academic refund schedule. Pleasereview thecontract for more specific information. If a resident withdraws or is separatedfrom theuniversity,theymustmove outofthe residence hallwithin 24 hours. Items left after termination will be properly disposed of.

Once a studentsigns a contractto live oncampus,thatcontractbecomes permanent for the length of the academic year/semester. Ifa studentchooses to terminate theirhousingcontractafter signing the contract, the student will be subject to a $250.00 contract termination fee.

Room Assignments

Friends University willassigna specific room aftera studenthas completed a housing application and housingdeposit. Room assignments are designatedbysex. Friends University willmake every effortto assign accommodations accordingto studentpreferences, but the University reserved the rightto make and/orchange roomassignments.Assigned space notoccupiedbythe firstday of the contractperiodmaybe reassignedto anotherstudent. Non-occupancy of assigned space does not terminate the Housing contract.

Residents maynotmove to anotherroomwithoutpriorapprovalfromthe resident coordinator. No roommatechangeswillbe allowed forthe firsttwo weeksofanysemester, and thereafteronly with the approvaloftheresidentcoordinator. Ifa roommate conflictarises, theresidents are required to go through a mediation process with his orher residentassistantor resident coordinator. After the roommatemediationtheresidentcoordinator willdecideif a room change is appropriate. Making room changes without receiving proper approval will result in a $150 fine. Students should be aware thatany roomchangecould affecttheir account balances and payment plans. Students are responsible for any adjustments that occur.

Break Housing – Thanksgiving, Semester, Spring Breaks

AllOn-Campushousingfacilities willbe closed fortheThanksgivingholiday, semester break and springbreak. Students agreenotto remainin the Hallatanytime duringsuchholidays and breaks; provided, however, limitedbreakhousingmaybe offered bysigningupfor break housing prior to the startof eachbreak period.An additionalcostof$20pernightduringallorpartofsuch holidays and breaks willbe assessed forallfirst-yearstudents stayingas theirroomrate doesnotcoverthese break periods. Allpolicies, includingbutnotlimited to,visitation,quiethours, and door propping, willremain in effectforthe durationofallbreaks.Itis importantto note thatnoguests are allowed during break housing.

Before Leaving for Breaks

Please follow these guidelines when leaving for breaks in order to reduce the risk of property damage:

1. Take your key/keycard with you.

2. Unplug all electrical appliances (except refrigerators)

3. No fish are allowed to stay (Christmas break only).

4. Take out all garbage.

5. Empty the refrigerator of anything that will spoil.

6. Clean up all food crumbs or drink spills.

7. Close and lock windows and doors.

Check-out Procedures

Allcheck-outproceduresmustbe followed. Failure to properlyprepare theresidence forcheck-out may resultin a fine. Anydamage willbe billedto the student’s account. Failure to follow the listed cleaning procedures will result in a fine, which will be used to pay for professional cleaning:

1. Set-up a check-out time with student’s assigned Resident Assistant.

2. Remove all personal belongings and trash.

3. Vacuum and sweep floors, getting all trash and dust out of corners.

4. Wipe off all shelves and cabinets and clean out closets.

5. Remove all traces of Command Adhesive from walls and ceilings.

6. Clean and wipe out all drawers.

7. Clean and wipe all kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

Checking Out

After the residence is prepared, the resident must meet with a Community and Residential Developmentstaffmemberata prearranged,mutuallyconvenienttime. A Check-outFormmust be completed. Allkeys orkeycardsmustbe turned in at the completion of the check-out. Failure to complete paperworkorturnin keys orkeycards upon check-outcould resultin a fine.Any damage to the residence will be charged to the student’s account according to the policy outlined in the contract. Those charges are outlined below:

Physical Plant Will Assess

Mandatory Meetings

Allon-campus residents are asked to attend at least 3 mandatory meetings each semester which coveron-campus policies and procedures. Additionalmeetings may becalled if deemed necessary by the university.Residentialstudents areexpectedto make everyeffortto attend.Students may be fined upto $50formissedmeetings as informationsharedduringmeetings willbe critical for their success living on-campus.

Early Move-In or Late Move-Out

Students requesting to move in prior to their approved move-in date based on university involvements, classes, and activitiesorrequestingto staypastapprovedmove-outdate, willincur a $100 per night charge on their student account.

Emergency Procedures

Fire

In case of fire, the Fire Department and University Security must be notified immediately! Fire Department Emergency Telephone: 911 University Security: 316-295-5911

Community and Residential Development Office: 316-295-5230

Follow these emergency procedures:

1. Know the locationofthe fire extinguisher, fire exits, and alarm systems in the area and know how to use them.

2. If a minorfire appears controllable, immediately contact the fire department and University Security. Then, promptly directthecharge ofthefireextinguishertowardthe baseofthe flame. If there is a possibility of deadly fumes, please do not attempt to extinguish the fire.

3. If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm and evacuate the building.

4. In situations where a large fire does not appear controllable, immediately notify the Fire Department and University Security. Then, evacuate all rooms and leave the building.

5. When the fire alarm is sounded, walk quickly to the nearest marked emergency exit. CommunityandResidential Development staff will account for any missing residents. Any time the fire alarm goesoff, itis mandatoryforallresidentsto evacuatethe building and await furtherinstruction by a Community and Residential Development staff member. Failure to evacuatethe building, (evenif you think it is merely a test/drill) will result in conduct review action. As residentsevacuate, theyareencouraged to notify others whomaynotbe aware ofthe alarm.

6. Assist the disabled in exiting the building.

7. Smoke is the greatestdangerin a fire, sostay nearthe floor where the air will be least toxic.

Once outside, keepstreets, fire lanes,hydrants,andwalkwaysclearforemergencyvehicles and crews.

9. A Campus EmergencyCommand Postmay besetupnearthe site. Keepclearofthe Command Post unless you are asked for assistance.

10. Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a university official.

11. Designated building check points:

a. Green Residence Hall: Lower Casado Campus Center

b. Smith Apartments: Parking Lot by MFT Building

c. Village Apartment: Field to the north of building by the President’s House

d. Falcon Glenn: University Friends Church parking lot

e. Falcon Flats: Garvey Parking lot

NOTE: If you become trapped in a building during a fire and a window is available, place any article of clothing(shirt, coat,etc.)outside thewindowas a markerforrescue crews. If there is no window, staynearthe floorwherethe airis less toxic. Shoutatregularintervals to alert emergency crews to your location. Do not panic!

Severe Weather Emergency Plan

It is notalways prudentto waituntilformalnotificationofimpendingdanger. Listento the radio or watch a local television station. If any revolving, funnel-shaped clouds are seen, immediately report them by telephone to Security and Community and Residential Development staff.

A severe thunderstormwatchmeans conditionsexistwhichcould produce thunderstorms in the area. These storms can produce a tornado.

A severe thunderstormwarning meansa severe thunderstorm has been observed and is moving towards the area. Sirens will not sound. Make sure doors and windows are shut. Be alert for damagingwind orhail. If the likelihood of damage exists (e.g., glass breakage), evacuate those areas of dangerandseekprotectionin the basement, lowestlevel, and/or the innermost hallway as applicable.

A tornado watchmeansconditions are favorable fortornadoesto develop. Listen to local radio or television stations for further information and be prepared to move to shelter quickly. If the likelihood of damage exists (e.g., glass breakage), evacuate those areas of danger and seek protection in the basement, lowest level, and/or the innermost hallway as applicable.

A tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. At this time, the outdoorwarningsirensare activated.Sirens willsound a three-minute warning signal if it appears thata tornado is imminent. Please seek shelteron thelowestlevel, the innermosthallway, and/or in the basementas applicable. Yell down the halls for residents to move to the shelter area. Please remind the residents to bring a blanket or pillow to cover their heads/faces while seated on the floor. Listen to the radio while waiting for the “all-clear.”

Where to seek shelter during a tornado:

1. Green Hall – basement

2. Falcon Flats – basement of Green Hall

3. Friends Village – basement

4. Falcon Glenn – laundry area

5. Smith Apartments – basement

6. Houses – lowest level, away from windows and doors

Tornado Shelter Information

1. Stay away from windows/glass.

2. Do not go into rooms with boilers, mechanical or electrical equipment.

3. Stay low to the ground and cover your head and face.

4. Stay out of auditoriums and away from atriums or any location with a high ceiling span (Science Building 100 is the exception to this rule; it is covered by a concrete deck).

5. Close all doors to keep glass and debris from striking you.

6. Place as many barriers as possible between you and the outdoors. Regardless of when the warning occurs, all persons should remain under cover until Community and Residential Developmentstaffgivesthe all-clear.Sirens arenotusedforan all-clearsignalandwillonlybe used when a tornado warning is issued.

7. Do not return to a room/apartment, unless told to do so by a university official.

Afterthe officialall-clearhas beengiven, please follow these procedures to ensure your safety:

1. If the building you are in is damaged, evacuate the building immediately.

2. If there are injuries, call 911 immediately.

Injury or illness

Call the University Security Office at 316-295-5911. If you need assistance:

1. If serious injury or illness occurs on campus, immediately call the above number. Give your name, describe the nature and severity of the medical problem and the campus location of the victim.

2. In case of life-threatening situations, please call 911 and then call 316-295-5911.

3. In case of minor injury or illness, provide First Aid care. Each housing office has a First Aid Kit available for your use. Use only sterile First Aid materials. Ideally, only Red Cross trained personnel should provide First Aid treatment.

4. In case of serious injury or illness, Red Cross trained personnel should quickly perform the following steps:

A. Keep the victim still and comfortable. Do not move the victim!

B. Ask victim, “Are you okay?” and “What is wrong?”

C. Check breathing and heart rate; begin chest compressions if necessary

D. If any appearance of shock – pallor or chilling – cover with blankets or coats.

E. Control serious bleeding by direct pressure on the wound.

F. Continue to assist the victim until help arrives.

G. Look for emergency medical I.D., question witnesses and give all information to the paramedics.

H. In case of convulsions or seizures:

i. Prevent victim from hurting him/herself.

ii. Do not place a blunt object between victim’s teeth.

iii. Do not restrain the victim.

iv. Do not pour liquid into victim’s mouth.

5. In case of burns due to heat, acids, bases, or other chemicals, flush well with cold water.

6. In case of COVID-19 symptoms orpossibleexposureto COVID-19 please notify a university official immediately. Please see University policies regarding quarantine and isolation.

Community Life Standards

Residents must abide by federal, state, city, and University policies. University policies include (but are not limited to) the Community Life Standards, and Student Conduct Code. Failure to adhere to these standards can result in the University withdrawing the student.

Unacceptable behavior in Friends University facilities or at any University-sponsored activities includes, but is not limited to:

1. The possession, distribution or use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and any other illegal substances, in any form.

2. The possession of indecent literature including, but not limited to pornography.

3. The use of profane or vulgar language

4. The possession of firearms

General Resident Living Guidelines

The Community and Residential Life staff is committed to providing a quality community atmosphere.

In community living, behaviors mayoccurthatviolatethe rights ofotherpeople. These guidelines have beenestablished so each member is aware of the rights and responsibility that comes with community living. AtFriendsUniversity, thecommunity is establishedbasedon mutualrespectand concernforthe rights ofeveryone. It is possible to live together in harmony when each member adheres to the guidelines established for the good of the community.

As adults choosingto live in a community, theUniversityexpects its residents to always abide by federal, state, city, and University regulations.

Babysitting

Due to the possible danger for small children, the university prohibits babysitting within the residencehalls.Guests underthe age of18needto be accompaniedbya parentorguardian orhave priorpermission from theDirectorofResidence Life and Conduct. Residential students who are also parents may have theirchildrenin residencewith them. FalconFlats is the designated facility for family housing.

Balconies, Roofs, and Windows

Students whoejectany objectfromanyofthe followingbutnotlimited to window, balcony, door, vehicle, ledge, or roof are displaying inappropriate behavior. This kind of behavior can be extremely dangerous andis a potentialhazard. Forno reason at any time are students allowed on the roof ofa facility, sitting, lounging, climbing, hanging, and anyotheraction attempted on a roof is prohibited.Residents whochoose to violate this policy not only endanger themselves but will

face conductreviewactionsand/oreviction. Friends University is also not liable for injuries that may occur due to any actions that violate campus policy.

Window screensmaynotberemoved. Students whoremove window screens or damage them will be charged $50 to havethe screen replaced. Nothingmay bethrown out of windows and students may not enter/exit through windows.

Courtesy Hours/Quiet Hours

Residents mustmaintain an environment conducive to study and sleep. At no time should any noise be heard outside ofanapartment, suite,orhouse. Residentsare encouragedto be respectfulof theirneighborsatallhoursof the day. Residents with multiple infractions of the courtesy hours may be subjectto conductreview actions andpossible eviction. Quiet hours are 11pm-9am every day in all residence halls.

MusicalInstruments:Dueto the noise levelsometimesaccompaniedby theiruse andto protect the rights of others withina residentialfacility, theplayingofmusicalinstruments is to be confined to designated areas. Theuse ofelectricinstrumentsandamplifiersis notpermittedin the University’s residentialfacilities. The university may also limit the use of stereo and bass equipment if it is deemed to be in violation of the courtesy hours/quiet hours’ standard.

Dart Boards

Darts and dartboards represent a potential threat to students if misused and can permanently damage facilities.Theyare notpermittedin university residence facilities. Dartboards usingVelcro projectiles are permitted.

Decorating the Residence

Residents are encouraged to make their residence reflect their style and personality. Personal belongings anddecorativetouches willmakethe residence a unique, comfortable home to enjoy duringthe year. Be creative! Havefun! Residents willbe held responsibleforanydamage to their assigned residence. Ifunsureabout any decorating ideas, ask before doing anything! Changing decorating plans beforehand is much easier than paying to have it repaired later!

The use of contactpaperis notpermittedin the residences. This is because contact paper leaves sticky adhesions whenremoved. Thesurfacewould bedamaged and require extensive sanding and repainting. Instead, use non-stick shelf paper in the vanity drawers or on the shelves.

Anythinghungfrom walls shouldbe done withoutdamagingthewall. There are various products available forpurchase forhangingwalldecorations,however, makesure to only use products that willnotleave marks, holes,orscratches. Pushpins, nails, screws, etc. arenotallowed. Anytape scars, holes,scratches,paintdiscolorations, CommandAdhesive product, or sticky residue left on any surfacein yourroom willbe considered payable damage. This includes walls, closets, desks, the room door, and floor.

No paintingof anysurfaceis allowed in our residences. Students who paint any walls, ceilings, bookshelves,closets,vanities orcupboards will be charged with having the item(s) repainted by professional painters.

Fire Hazards

Candles, incense,halogenlamps, open-range cookers, live Christmas trees are not allowed. The possession offireworks is alsonotallowed. Electroniccandlewarmers may be used with wickless candles and only when under direct supervision.

Furniture and Appliances

Residents maybringTVs, DVDs, other video game equipment, chairs, mini refrigerators, throw rugs, and sofas to personalize their rooms. Due to their weight, waterbeds are not allowed. Suite furnishings are contingentuponhowmanypeoplelive there. Thefurniture that is provided will be assigned to each room and must stay in that room. University furniture is not to be removed or stored elsewhere.

Grills

The use of propane grills is prohibitedin oraround allUniversityresidential facilities. The use of charcoalgrills is notpermittedon balconies butis permittedoutside theUniversity Houses,Friends Village, Falcon Flats, FalconGlenn, and Smith Apartments only. The grill must be 10 feet from buildings.

1. Do dispose of charcoal when you have finished grilling and the charcoal is cool.

2. Do not use propane grills.

3. Do not leave a lit grill unattended.

4. Do not move a lit grill.

5. Do use long-handled utensils and fire-resistant oven mitts.

6. Do not wear loose clothing that could catch fire.

7. Do not use the grill indoors.

8. Do not use water on a grease or fat fire. Friends University is not responsible for any damage caused by a fire from a grill. Questions regarding this policy should be referred to the Office of Residence Life.

Guests/Visitation

Residents may host overnight guests of the same sex after securing approval from all roommates/suitematesandcompletingan overnight guest form. No individual will be allowed to stay on campusformorethan3 nights in a semesterunless approved by a Coordinator. Overnight guests mustbe atleast16 years ofage. Any guests olderthan 25years ofage mustsecure approval from a Coordinatorin orderto stay on campus. Hosts who do not register their guests at the Res Life officepriorto their arrival will be charged $50.00 for each night their guest stays and may receive other sanctions in addition to these charges.

Visitation of individuals of the opposite sex is allowed from 8 a.m. - midnight Sunday through Thursday. Visitations on Friday and Saturday last until 1 a.m. in the suites. Members of the opposite sexare notallowedin suitespastvisitationhours. Alllobbies willremain open24hours a day, sevendaysa weekforresidents ofthebuilding. Theseareas areforvisitingand studying, not sleeping. Cohabitation(livingtogether)andsexualrelations byunmarriedindividuals/couples is not allowed.

Allguests mustbe alwaysescorted bya residentofthe complex. TheUniversity expects thestudent to inform any guest of all the rules and regulations of the University. The student may also be subject to conduct review action based on the actions of a guest.

Health and Maintenance Inspections

It is imperative thatthe residents treatUniversityresidentialfacilitiesin a respectfulmannerand not destroy or harm University property in any manner. This includes keeping the area clean and orderly. Suites, apartments and housesmustbemaintainedin such a mannerthatpestinfestation is prevented, and there is no risk to the health or hygiene of the occupants of the complex. This means old orspoiledfoodmustbequickly disposed of crumbs or spills cleaned up immediately, and dishes washed regularly and not allowed to accumulate in sinks or on countertops.

Cleaningresponsibilitiesfora suite, apartmentorhouse shallbe shared byall members of the unit and performedona regularbasis.Oncea week,minimal cleaning shall include, but is not limited to:

1. All floors are vacuumed or swept.

2. All trash is removed and taken to dumpsters.

3. All kitchen and bathroom surfaces are wiped clean.

Failure to keep a residentialareaclean willresultin a warninganda 24-hourgraceperiod in which to clean the suite. Ifthe cleanliness is notimproved atthefollow-upinspection, PhysicalPlantstaff will be contacted, and the area will be cleaned at the student's expense. If the resident exhibits furtherdismissalofcleaningresponsibilities, theresidents’contracts may be terminated, and they may be evicted fromon-campus housing. Regularinspections willbe conducted to make sure that residences are clean.

CommunityandResidentialDevelopmentstaff may complete inspections of living areas at least once a month, ifnotbi-weekly. Theseinspections are to ensure the living area is clean, safe, and maintained, and adheres to CommunityLifeStandards.Routine Inspections will be announced at least24 hours priorto theinspection. Residents do not need to be present during the inspection.

Inappropriate Activities

Activities such as rollerblading, skateboarding, waterfights,bikeriding, shootinggunsof any kind (paintball, airsoft, Taser, etc.), throwingFrisbees, playing outdoor games, throwing, bouncing, or kickingballs, golf, basketball, etc.are notpermittedinside any residential complex.Theseactivities are both disturbing to the community and can cause damage to the building. Any behavior that interferes with the normal operations of the residential community is prohibited. Students and guests are not allowed to operate, charge, or store hover boards and drones in residential buildings.

The operationofunmanned aircraftsystems includingdrones andmodelaircraftis regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and relevant state law. To reduce risksto safety, security, and privacy, Friends Universitywillnotpermitthe use ofdrones near residential facilities.

Keys and/or Key Cards

Upon check-in, residents will be issued a key and/or keycard to their room and hall, house, or apartment.

The keycardmust notbe sharedwith otherpeople. If a keycard is missing, residents will be held responsible for the replacement charge as well as for any stolen belongings.

Do nothide keys orkeycards outside ofrooms, houses, orapartments.If someone elsewereto find the hidden keys orkeycard, everystudentin the building, house, orapartmentand their belongings would be in danger.

Additionally, propping apartment doors or outside building doors is not allowed. This creates a security risk forallresidents. Students foundpropping outside building doors may be fined up to $100 per incident and entered into the student conduct process.

Duplication and Lending of Keys

Duplication or lending of any key(s) is not permitted.

Lock Outs

A memberofthe CRD staffis on call24hours a day and is authorized to unlocka resident’s doorif the residentis lockedoutoftheassignedon-campusresidence.If this situation occurs, contact the RA on duty whowillalertthe Coordinator. If unable to get the help needed, call 295-5500, and follow the appropriatevoice prompts to contacttheon-callCoordinator. Students mayreceiveupto 2 “free” lock outs and willbe charged$5for each subsequent lock out within an academic year.

Lofts/Bunks

The modularfurnitureprovidedby theuniversity offersa varietyofset-upoptions. Ifresidents wish to loftorbunktheirbeds, theywillneedto contacta Coordinatorto receive the lofting pegs. Only the modularfurniture providedby theUniversity can beincluded in theloft/bunk. When lofting or stackingfurniture itis requestedthatany arrangementsoffurniturebe sturdy, solid, safe and set up in such a way as to notriskdamage to the furniture. The use of steel lofting pegs, available free through the Residence Life Office, is mandatory whenever any of the furniture is stacked. No arrangements should resultin anyportionofeitherbedbeinghigherthan70 inches from the floor. Consultthe approved loftingarrangements. TheUniversity cannotbe heldliableforany injuries or damage to university-owned furniture.

When loftingfurniture take extra carenot to bang, or gouge the walls, closets, or other furniture. The furniture is heavy and will require multiple individuals to move and stack it. Residents are responsible for the furniture, the room, and any damage that is caused to either.

Pets

To avoid damage and maintain reasonable costs, pets are not allowed in university residential facilities, exceptfish whichmustbe keptin an aquarium nolargerthan10gallons. The only other exceptionis seeing-eye dogs orotherserviceanimals asprovidedforby the American Disabilities Act. The Humane Society will be notified if any animal is found in any on-campus housing facility, andthe animalwillbe pickedupatthe owner’s expense. The studentviolatingthis policy will be held responsible for any costs necessary to return the house, suite, or apartment to its originalcondition.Additionally, the studentwillbe fined$50peranimal per night the animal is in on-campus housing.

Students requesting Emotional Support Animal may reach out to reslife@friends.edu per requirements andprocess. Deadlines for requests and approvals for Fall semester are August 1st and January 1st for any Spring semester requests.

The Universitydoes not provide storage for any resident’s property or belongings. Students are expectedto keep theirbelongings in theirrooms. Noitems should beleftin the hallways, porches, laundry areas or lounges at any time.

Trash

Students are responsible forthe properremovaland disposal oftrash. Trash mustbe disposed of in the designated areas. Students disposing of their trash in unapproved areas will be subject to conduct review proceedings and fines.

University House Basements

Friends University prohibits students from utilizing the basements of university houses on a day-to-day basis. Basements of all university-owned houses may be used in case of emergencies (tornadoes, severe weather, etc.) and for storage purposes. Usage of basement spaces is a direct violation of state law because university basements do not have legal exits. (A ‘legal’ exit is a separate entry/exit from the main level of the house. In other words, the basement must have a ground-level door). Usage of any university basement is unsafe. Community and Residential Development, Physical Plant, and/or Campus Security will immediately address violations of this standard of living. If any student or group of students elects to ignore this expectation of living, the University may immediately terminate current and future housing contracts.

Campus Offices and Services

Academic Services

Academic Honor Code Policy

Friends University,an educationalcommunity thathas existed more than 100 years, is committed to the principles ofhonesty,fairness and respectforothers. The University recognizes the need to fostera trustingenvironmentto enable the pursuit of knowledge. To that end, the University has developedan Academic HonorCode Policy, andFacultymustinclude the Academic Honor Code Policy, AcademicIntegrity process andthe Definitions of Academic Dishonesty in each syllabus distributed to students oftheUniversity. In addition,faculty should review this information with students atthe beginningofeach term/semester. Students, faculty, staff and administrators must uphold high academic and ethical standards in the classroom.

Academic Honor Code Violations

1. Cheating: This includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized use of books, library materials, notes, studyaidsorinformationon an examination or quiz; b) altering a graded work after it has been returned, thensubmittingthe workforre-grading;c)usinganother person’s work and submittingthatworkas yourown;d)submittingidentical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without prior permission from the course instructor.

2. Plagiarism: Definedas the use of another’s written work without proper citation, including borrowingofan idea orphrase orparaphrasing of material without proper citation; b) use of anotherstudent’s workin anyform;c)thepurchaseand/oruse ofa paperorassignmentwritten by someone other than the student.

3. Fabrication: Falsifying, inventing, forging or altering any information, data, citation or academic record; b) presenting data that were not gathered in accordance with standard guidelines defining the appropriate methods for collecting or generating data and failing to include an accurate account of the method by which the data were gathered or collected.

4. Obtaining anUnfair Advantage: Obtainingorgivingassistance to another person during an examination/quiz unlesscollaborationis permitted;b)obtaining, attemptingto obtain or use of obtained copies ofnon-circulatedexaminations orquestions; stealing, destroying, defacing or concealinglibrarymaterials with thepurposeofdepriving others of their use; c) intentionally interferingwith anotherstudent’s academic work;d)unauthorizeduseofanyelectronic devices orotherwise undertakingactivitywith the purpose ofcreatingorobtaining an unfair academic advantage over other students’ academic work.

5. Aiding and Abetting Academic Dishonesty: Providing material, information, or other assistance to anotherpersonwith knowledge thatsuchaid couldbe usedin anyofthe violations stated above, orb)providingfalseinformation to a university official conducting an inquiry regarding academic integrity.

6. FalsificationofRecords and Official Documents: Altering documents affecting academic records;b)forgingsignatures ofauthorizationorfalsifyinginformationonan officialacademic documentincludingbutnotlimited to a grade report, letter of permission, petition, drop/add form, ID card, or any other official University document.

7. UnauthorizedAccess: Gainingunauthorized access to university computerized academic or administrative records or systems; b) viewing or altering computer records; c) modifying computerprograms orsystems;d)releasingordispensinginformationgainedvia unauthorized access; e) or interfering with the use or availability of computer systems or information.

Academic Integrity Investigation Process

When a professor/instructordetermines a violationofthehonorcode has occurred, he or she takes the following actions:

1. It is recommended that the professor/instructor first contact the University Registrar to determine if this is the student’s first (or greater) violation and inform him or her that an incident report will be filed.

2. Complete Section One of the Academic Integrity Incident Report Form.

3. Notify the University Registrar and Division Chair of the incident by sending a copy of the completed Academic Integrity Incident Report Form, Section One.

4. The University Registrar will check for prior academic honor code violations.

• No prior documented violations:

o Professor/instructor meets with the student to discuss the violation.

o Student can admit to the violation and accept sanction determined by professor/instructor.

o If studentaccepts sanctions, professor/instructorandstudent sign Section Two of the Academic Integrity IncidentFormandforwardthe formto the Office of the University Registrar with supporting documentation.

o If student does not accept sanction, Section Two of the Academic Integrity IncidentForm is completed,signed and the matter is referred to the Division Chair for resolution.

o If the matter is not resolved with the Division Chair; Section Three of the Academic Integrity Incident Form is completed, signed and the matter is referredto the Dean oftheCollege whoreviews thecaseandrefers the incident with comment to the Academic Integrity Board for adjudication.

• Prior documented violations:

o The UniversityRegistrarnotifies theAcademic Integrity committee chair, the professor/instructorfilingthe incident, andthe appropriate Division Chair that this is a second (or greater) violation.

o Allsecond time (or greater) violations are referred directly to the Academic Integrity Board. TheAcademicIntegrity BoardChaircalls a meeting of Board members.

o The Board conducts a hearing and adjudicates the incident.

5. All completed Academic Integrity Incident Forms, supporting documentation, hearing documentation and materials are retained by the Office of the University Registrar. Record documentationis appended to educationalrecords (as definedby FERPA)as deemednecessary and appropriate.

Hearing Procedures

All second (or 2+) time offenses are heard by the Academic Integrity Board.

The Chairof the Academic Integrity Boardordesigneewillserveas the HearingOfficer. Hearings willbe open to onlythosepersons whoare partofthe proceedings and/or invited by the Board as warranted. Students involved in the hearing must keep all information from the hearing confidential. The Board shall be responsible for rendering a decision of responsible or not responsible fortheallegedacademicintegrity violation. TheHearing Officer shall be responsible forcommunicatingthe Board’s determination to all involved parties. The accused student shall receive written notification within ten (10) business days of the Board’s determination and any sanctions imposed. The decision will also be communicated to the course instructor and the student’s advisor/success coach.

Sanctions

The following sanctions, or combination thereof, may be imposed by the Academic Integrity Board.

• AcademicIntegrity Warning:This sanction constitutes a written notice to the student thattheirconductis in violationofthe Academic HonorCode and such violations are not condoned by the University. This notice will become a part of the student’s educational record as defined by FERPA.

• AcademicIntegrity Restriction:This sanctionis given forthoseviolations in which the infraction has caused serious concerns regarding the student’s ability to be academicallysuccessful. In this case,the Board mayuphold the professor/instructor’s original resolution regarding the matter.

• AcademicIntegrity Probation: This sanction is one that places the student in serious academic jeopardy with the University. Further academic integrity violations may result in academic dismissal.

• AcademicIntegrity Notation:This sanctionis onethat places an official notation in a student’s educationalrecord(as definedbyFERPA)andincludes anacademicintegrity violation notation on the student’s official institutional transcript.

• AcademicIntegrity Suspension:This sanction is one of involuntary separation of the studentfrom theUniversity fora setperiodoftime.Studentsshall be withdrawn from classes, will not receive letter grades and/or refunds of money, which would be appropriate if they were voluntarily withdrawing from the institution. Permission to apply for re-admission may be granted with or without stipulations.

• Academic Integrity Dismissal: This sanction is one of permanent separation of the studentfrom theUniversity.Students dismissedforacademic integrityreasons will not be granted the privilege of re-admittance to Friends University.

AdditionalStipulations:Itis the prerogative oftheAcademicIntegrity Boardto add stipulations to any sanction. Examples include but are not limited to academic support services, limitation of registration, counseling, limitation of academic or co-curricular privileges, community service, educational projects or programs, course retakes, or letters or apology.

Appeal Procedures

The accusedstudentmayappealtheAcademic Integrity Board’s determination. Theappealmustbe made in writing within 30 calendar days to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Vice President, in consultation with thePresident, willrespond forthe University.The appealdecision is final.

Athlete Study Hall Program

Study Hours are required for the following student-athletes:

• All first-year student for two semesters who had a high school GPA of 3.75 or lower

• Transfers for one semester who have a college GPA of 3.5 or lower

• All returners under a 2.5 cumulative GPA

• Any other returners that coaches choose to be in study hall.

Those student-athletes abovewillrecord8 hoursperweekon theStudyHallTracker. All returners undera 2.0 cumulativeare required to completetheirstudyhall hours with theAcademic Resource Center(ARC). Coaches can add names to thelistbutnotremove.Coaches alsohave the discretion to have supervisedstudy hallhours iftheydeem necessary. Theweekruns Monday through Sunday each week of the semester, starting the first Monday of the semester.

Accountability for Missing

1stoffense: students need to makeup thehoursthe followingweekAND complete their normal 8 hours. If this is completed successfully, the student-athlete will move back to zero offenses.

2ndOffense: suspensionfrom competition. For sports that have over 20 allowable contests per NAIA rules, the suspensionwillbe onegame.Forsports thathave under20allowable contests per NAIA rules, the suspensionwillbe a half(whereapplicable). Ifthe sportdoesnothave halves, the suspension will be a full competition.

3rd Offense: suspension doubles.

4th Offense: suspension doubles again and the coach and student-athlete will meet with the Athletic Director to talk about if they should remain a member of the team.

*For sports that are in their off-season, the suspension will be served during the next season. Coaches are expected to manage and track accountability. *

Children and Pets in Classrooms

Children and pets are not allowed in the labs and classrooms at Friends University. In an emergency, an instructormayallow a child in the classroom (nota lab)ifthe child is of an age that is not disruptive.

Withdrawal from the University

Student Initiated Withdrawal

To withdraw completelyfromthe University,Undergraduatestudents mustnotifythe Office of the University Registrar in person, in writing, by e-mail or by fax that they are withdrawing. The studentor University staff will complete a withdrawal form and the Student Account Services, FinancialAid, Admissions (if applicable) and Vice President of Student Affairs offices will be notified of the withdrawal. Discontinued class attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal. Theofficialwithdrawaldate willbe the date this procedure is initiated. If a student is no longer attending any class, the University may withdraw the student’s enrollment (see Administrative Withdrawal).

Administrative Withdrawal

Friends University may electto initiatean administrative withdrawalin orderto withdrawa student from all classes for any of the following reasons:

1. The studenthas failedto provide thedocumentationrequired bythe Universityin order for the student to achieve full admission status.

2. The student has failed to meet the University’s basic standards for academic performance and/or progress.

3. The student is no longer attending any classes.

The studenthas failedto provide thedocumentationrequestedbythe University in orderforthe University to complete the student’s financial aid file in a timely manner.

5. The studenthas failedto make paymentoftuition and/orfeesto the University in the manner, amountandatthe timeagreeduponbetween thestudentandthe University’s Student Account Services Office.

6. The studenthas failedto meetthe University’scode ofconduct or community life standards.

7. The student has failed to demonstrate adequate academic achievement, progress and/or expectedminimalperformance competency(ies) as determined by the student’s program or major.

Should FriendsUniversity electto initiate anadministrative withdrawal, writtennotification willbe sent to the student. The student will have ten (10) business days to appeal any administrative withdrawal. Thecompletionofanadministrative withdrawaldoes not relieve the student of his or herfinancialobligations to theUniversity. Allcharges, which areunpaid bythe student at the time of administrative withdrawal, willbecome immediatelydue and payable. Refunds will be issued, and credits applied in accordance with the University’s published refund policy.

ADA Services

Friends University does notexclude otherwise qualified persons with disabilities, on the basis of disability, fromparticipatingin university programs and activities, norare persons with disabilities denied the benefits of these programs or subjected to discrimination.

It is the responsibility of the student to bring to the University’s attention the need for accommodation due to a qualifyingdisability. Requestsforaccommodation should be made to the ADA Services Office in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and should be supported by appropriate documentation of the relevant disability. The Director will assist students with their request for accommodations and help them obtain other necessary support services.

Once the properinformationis received, the ADA Services Office will notify appropriate faculty and/or staff of the student’s specific requests. The ADA Services Office will also make arrangements with outside agencies forany services needed (i.e., interpreters, accessibletextbooks, etc.). The ADA Services Office will require an updated Disability Services Disclosure Release Form each semester.

Forfurtherinformation, contacttheADA ServiceOfficevia phone at 316-295-5522, in person in LIB110, orvia emailat ADA@friends.edu. More information can be found at ADA Services.

Business Offices

Student Accounts Services

Friends University StudentAccountServices helps studentsby workingoutpaymentarrangements. The departmentassessesallcharges, credits andrefunds andsends outallmonthly statements. You should visit with a Student Account Services representative if you have any of the following circumstances:

• You would like information regarding educational costs at Friends University.

• You have questions about your student account.

• You need to set up payment arrangements for your educational expenses.

• You need assistance with employer or agency financial sponsorship.

• You are having difficulty making agreed payments.

• You are thinking of adding or dropping classes after the 100 percent refund period.

Campus Life and Activities

The Campus Life and Activitiesdepartmentis committed to enhancingthe educational mission of Friends University by encouraging student involvement where experience is the foundation of learning, while providingopportunities forleadership skilldevelopment in areas such as equality, humility, self-control, integrity, love and passion.

The Campus Life and Activities Office assists in enhancing the college experience by adding opportunitiesforstudentgrowth anddevelopmentin anenvironmentwhere allmembers arevalued, challenged and supported.

Student Government Association (SGA)

Friends University’sStudentGovernmentAssociation (SGA)plays a keyrole in the experience of ourstudents. SGA’s Executive Council oversees Falcon Activities and Campus Events (FACE), Student Council (STUCO) and Falcon Student Organizations (FSO).

Student Council (STUCO)

Student Council (STUCO) serves as the liaison between students and various departments on campus. STUCO is comprised of five committees which are each tasked with finding ways to improve thestudentexperience atFriends:Athletics, CasadoFood/Food Pantry, Commuters, Fine Arts, and Residence Life. Each committee is chaired by a student leader.

Falcon Activities and Campus Events (FACE)

Falcon Activities and CampusEvents (FACE)is the primaryprogramming branch of SGA. FACE plans and puts on a variety of events throughout the school year to enrich and enliven the experience of all Falcons.

Falcon Student Organizations (FSO)

Falcon StudentOrganizations(FSO)oversees manyco-curricular organizationsthatstudents canbe partof duringtheirtime enrolled.Eachorganizationis sponsoredbya stafforfaculty member who assists in leading the organization.

Co-curricular organizations

Business Professionals of America (BPA)

Sponsors: Sean Cash and Dr. Jim Long

The Division of Business Information and Technology, seeing the need to create a student led organizationfocusing on all disciplines of business, entrepreneurship, and leadership, started a collegiate chapterofBusiness Professionals ofAmerica (BPA).BPA serves all Friends University students, regardless of major or career aspirations. BPA provides opportunity for personal development, networking, and philanthropic activities in the community.

Collegiate National Association for Music Education (CNAfME)

Sponsor: Shawn Knopp

Composed ofpre-service musiceducators, this organization provides students with opportunities forprofessionalorientation and development in music education. Membership in the collegiate chapterofthis nationalorganizationis encouraged forallMusic Education majors, but open to all students regardless of major. CNAfME is affiliated with The National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Members are automatically members of the Kansas Music Educators Association(KMEA)and receive copies ofprofessional journals, including the Music Educators JournalandMusicReview. Activitiesincludeattendingthe KMEA annualconvention,the NAfME biannualconvention, hostinglocalclinicsessions ofinterest, attendingtheK-COMTEPconference, and participating in service-learning activities at Friends University. Dues to CNAfME include national and state dues plus a local assessment.

Concert Band

Sponsor: Shawn Knopp

The band meets three timesa week. Non-majors are welcome, and scholarship opportunities are available.

Concert Choir

Sponsor: Rolaine Hetherington

The concert choir presents two major programs on campus a year: the Christmas Candlelight Concertin Decemberandthe ConcertChoirCoffeehouse in April.The choir performs for various local, civic, and church organizations and tours in the spring.

Conservation Awareness, Renewability Education, and Sustainability (CARES)

Sponsor: Dr. Ana Jurack-Detter

The CARES Club is all about Conservation Awareness, Renewable Resource Education, and Sustainability. The club is open to all students who care about the environment, want to see a change in the Wichita and Friends University communities, and aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty!There is an aspectoftheclub for everyone to appreciate and participate in because caring aboutthe planetisn’tspecific to gender, race, major, or any other criteria. Some of our activities include community/river cleanups, creating a new pollinator garden on campus, promoting recycling, environmental education, and much more!

English Club

Sponsor: Dr. Kassia Waggoner

The English Club is opento allstudentswho are interested in promoting literacy, participating in public service in this area and meetingsociallywith otherstudentsinterestedin creativewritingand the life of the mind. The EnglishClubis also the feeder club for admission into the International English Honors Society, Sigma Tau Delta. To be eligible for initiation into Sigma Tau Delta, students musthave a 3.5GPA in theirEnglish majorand meetthe service requirement. TheEnglish Club provides an opportunity to meet that service requirement.

Friends University Sinfonietta Orchestra (Chamber Orchestra)

Sponsor: Lillian Green

Friends University Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble here at Friends that consists of 10-20 members underthedirectionofLillian Green. The studentsprepareallyearlongto create music for the public to enjoy.In a typical school year, Friends University Chamber Orchestra puts on two major programs, one in each of the fall and spring semesters.

Guild of Friends

Sponsor: Dr. Russel Fox

Guild of Friends welcomesmembers ofthecampus communityto partakein game nightsandsocial gatherings.

Health Science Club

Sponsor: Dr. Prince Agbedanu

The Health Science Clubexists to encourage andsupportFriendsUniversity Students who plan to become a medical professional by providing a social framework of like-minded individuals, increasingawarenessofcurrentmedical issues, publicizing health career opportunities, assisting students with theapplication process for advanced educational programs, and promoting active involvement in the health and well-being of our community.

Hispanic American Leadership Organization (H.A.L.O.)

Sponsor: Teresa Moline

Friends University is pleased to announce a new branch of the Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO).This organizationis dedicated to promotingHispanicculture and awareness while atthe same time helpingthe WichitaCommunityandthe FriendsUniversity community. The organizationwillalso function as a supportsystem for Hispanic students who currently attend or plan to attend Friends.

Kansas Choral Director Association (KCDA)

Sponsor: Rolaine Hetherington

The organization is designed to bring music majors together for professional development and enrichment.

National Association of Women MBAs

Sponsor: Michelle Case

(NAWMBA)

Friends University is pleased to havethe firstchapterofthe NationalAssociation ofWomen MBAs (NAWMBA)amongKansas privateuniversities.The NAWMBA Friends University Chapter will hostlocaland regionaleventsthroughoutthe yearto provide opportunities forprofessional women to build knowledge and leadership skills. And of course, men are always welcome to join.

Psychology Club

Sponsor: Dr. Josh Halonen

The organization is designedto bringPsychology majors togetherforprofessionaldevelopmentand enrichment. Thisclubprovides socialgatherings, off-campustrips to graduateschools, professional meetings and applied learningsituations. Our retreats, dinners and parties also allow for facultystudent interaction outside of the classroom.

Singing Quakers

Sponsor: Dr. Rayvon T.J. Moore

The SingingQuakers havegainedanenviable reputation as one of the most distinguished choral organizations in the country. They are an auditioned choir consisting of music majors and nonmajors who have had significant choral experience. The purpose of the Singing Quakers is to presentthe finestchoral music in a variety of styles to audiences in Wichita and throughout the world.

Spanish Club

Sponsor: Dr. Jerry Smartt

Membershipin the SpanishClubis opento allstudents who are interested in community projects related to Spanish-speakingcommunities.The SpanishClubalsosupports and participates in all of the campus activities chosen by the Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi.

Zoo Science Club

Sponsor: Dr. Patrick Matthews

This club is primarily comprised ofZoo ScienceandBiology-related majorsbutis open to anyone interested in the futureofthe naturalworld. The purpose of the club is to have fun while gaining hands-on experience and professional skills outside the school curriculum.

Academic Honor Societies

Friends University also offers several Academic Honor Societies. These societies are similarly sponsored by a staff or faculty member who assists in leading the organization.

Alpha Chi College Honor Society

Sponsor: Tor Wynn

The Alpha ChiNationalHonorSocietypromotes academic excellenceand exemplary character in students of all majors in the College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education. Students are eligible formembershipif they have completed atleast62 credit hours and rank in the top 5% of the junior and senior classes. Members are encouraged to participate in regional and national academicconferences and engage in community-based service learning. They are recognized at graduation and wear blue and green honor cords.

Alpha Sigma Lambda

Sponsors: Dr. David Hofmeister and Rachel Steiner

Alpha Sigma Lambda’s aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academicexcellence whilefacingthe competinginterestsofhome andwork. Thetop 20percent of students in the College ofAdultandProfessionalStudies (with a minimum GPA of 3.5) who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at Friends are eligible. At least twelve credit hours of students’ total credits should be earned in courses in Liberal Arts/Sciences.

Delta Kappa Honor Society

Sponsor: Dr. Michelle Robertson

Delta Kappa exists to mentor individuals into leadership positions in the marriage and family therapy profession, to organize scholarly opportunities for marriage and family therapy professionals to engage and apply cutting-edge research and theory to their practice, and to recognize andpromotethe achievements ofmarriage and family therapy professionals. Rebekah Reyes-Adamsis the ChapterAdvisorforthe KC Chapter(Gamma Chapter). MichelleRobertson is advisor for the Wichita Chapter (Beta Chapter).

Mu Phi Epsilon Music Fraternity

Sponsors: Rolaine Hetherington and Cindy Blasdel

Mu Phi Epsilon is an International Professional Music Fraternity, whose purpose is the advancement of music throughout the world, the promotion of musicianship and scholarship, loyalty to the Alma Mater, and the development of a true bond of friendship. Students may be selected for membership, and annual dues are required.

Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology

Sponsor: Dr. Josh Halonen

The mission ofPsiChi is to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology. Membership is limited and is by invitation only.

Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Spanish Honor Society

Sponsor: Dr. Jerry Smartt

Sigma Delta Pi is the NationalCollegiate Hispanic HonorSociety.Its purpose is to provide students opportunitiesto practice speakingin Spanish and interact with other students of Spanish through community learning service projects. The Sigma Delta Pi Chapter at Friends University has received the outstanding national chapter award twelve times for exemplary participation in activities on campus and in the community.

Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society

Sponsor: Vicki Ronn

Sigma Tau Delta is the InternationalEnglish HonorSocietythatpromotesliteracythrough service, encourages interestin literature oncampus, andhonors highachievement in English language and literature. Eligibility forSigma TauDelta requires a 3.5 GPA in an English major, membership in the English Club andcompletion of the service-learning requirement. Sigma Tau Delta provides scholarships andoffersleadershipopportunitiesforstudents atthe nationaland international level. Members ofourchapterfrequentlyattendthenationalconferencewhere theypresenttheirresearch and creativewritingto professionals in the field. Along with English club, our chapter of Sigma Tau Delta participates in fundraisingefforts throughout the year so that students can attend these

conferences andevents ata low cost. Allstudents, regardless ofmajor, may jointhe EnglishClubif they love literature or creative writing.

Campus Ministries

At Campus Ministries, our mission is to build community and growth within Friends University by leading and encouraging students to live transformed lives in the grace of God. Campus Ministries works to achieve that mission through a variety of means.

Chapel

Chapelis a time forthecommunity to gatherforworship, prayerand to explorewhatitmeans to be a follower of Jesus. Students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, friends of the University and the Wichita community are invited to join us on Thursdays from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in the Alumni Auditorium of the Davis Administration Building.

Coffee in the Lounge

Campus ministries provide coffee, free of charge, to students in the Campus Ministries lounge every day. Stop byandstrikeupa conversationwith one of our campus pastors or Lounge Hosts. The Campus Ministries Office is in suite 214 of the Davis Administration Building.

Journey Groups

Throughoutthe year,CampusMinistrieswill host a variety of Journey Groups designed to bring togethersmallgroups ofstudents,staff, and facultyaround a specific topic or resource. Stay tuned forannouncements regardingthe nextslate ofJourneyGroups in chapel or on Campus Ministries’ social media platforms.

Pastoral Care

Ourfull-time campuspastors providea safe andsupportive environmentto help you navigate life. Regardless ofwhere youare onyour faith journey, our doors are always open to you. Male and female pastors are availableto meetwithyou, listento you, praywith you,andhelpyousensewhat God is doingin yourlife.Ourpastors are a confidentialresource on campus and will not disclose anything you say without your permission.

Prayer

Have a prayerrequest? OurCampus Ministriesstaff is committed to praying for the needs of the campus,andinviteyouto share your requests with us by emailing: prayerrequest@friends.edu.

Career Services

CareerServicesprovides studentsand alumni of Friends University with information, tools, and resourcesto explorecareerpathways and theskills needed for career readiness. Whether looking foran internship, a mentor, careerfairs, employerevents, orresumeassistance,CareerServices can assiststudents in findingopportunities,connections, and resources to help build marketable skills and gain professionalworkexperience before and after graduation. Students can contact Career Services anytime at career@friends.edu forassistance orto setup anappointment. Currentstudents can also visitthe CareerServicesMoodle page formore information.The CareerServices Office is suite 216 of the Davis Administration Building.

Casado Campus Center

The Casado CampusCenterserves asthe hub for student life at Friends University. The Campus Centerhouses allcampus diningservices,the bookstore, the McKay Gymnasium and the Student Affairs office. Casado Center hours:

Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 11:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm

Sunday: 11:00am – 10:00pm

Book Store

The Campus BookStore is a greatplace forstudentsto stockup onFriends Universitymerchandise for themselves or their family. The bookstore is also where students can go to purchase or rent textbooks on campus.

Store Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm Sunday: Closed

Dining Services

• Dining Hall Breakfast: 7:30 – 9:30am Monday through Friday

• Dining Hall Lunch: 11:30am - 1:30pm Monday through Friday 11:00am – 1:30pm Saturday and Sunday

• Dining Hall Dinner: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Monday through Thursday 5:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday

Retail Options (Casado Café)

Starbucks, Community Store, and Created with Love (food concept changes every quarter) 8:00am – 8:00pm Monday through Friday

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Intramurals

Falcon Intramurals hosts differentintramuralactivities eachyear, rangingfrom Fantasy Football to Softballandeverythingin between. Intramuralregistrationis completedthrough IM Leagues. You willneed to registerusingyourFriends University student email. This will allow you to create or join a team as well as view the complete Falcon Intramural schedule. If you need assistance registeringon IMLeagues stopby thefront desk in Lower Casado. You can also like the Falcon Intramurals Facebookpage orfollow uson Twitterat Falcon Intramurals for updates and current happenings.

Open Recreation

The Casado CampusCenterhouses televisions, a pingpongtable, twopooltables, a gamingcenter, and the McKayGymnasium. The McKay Gym hosts an open gym every Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. unless reserved for a special event.

Fine Arts

The Friends UniversityDivisionofFine Arts createsan inspiringenvironmentforcreatives to both developtheirskills and excelin theircraft. A place wherefine arts majorsandnon-majors alike can participate in a widevariety ofevents involvingband, choir, theatre,opera,art, orchestra and more. Students can find information regarding upcoming events on the Fine Arts page of the school website.

Health Services

Communicable Diseases

In workingwith a person diagnosed witha communicable disease theUniversity will proceed on a case-by-case basis. With the advice of medical professionals, these factors will be considered:

1. The conditionofthepersoninvolvedandthe person’s abilityto performjob dutiesoracademic responsibilities.

2. The probability ofinfection ofmembers ofthe University community based on the expected interaction of the person in the University setting.

3. The possible consequences to members of the University community, if infected.

4. Risk to the person’s health from remaining in the classroom, in an on-campus job or in the University community, and

5. Other appropriate factors.

The Vice PresidentofStudentAffairs Office, ortheHumanResourcesOffice may all be involved in the determinationofan individual’sexclusionorlimitationofactivities due to a communicable disease that has been made known to them.

A full version of this policy can be found on the university website as part of the General University Policies and Procedures.

Student Health Insurance

Studentathletesare required to have a health insurance policy that covers intercollegiate sports. Undergraduate, internationalstudentsare required to havehealth insurance that covers the cost of repatriation to their home country.

Help Desk

The ITHelp Desk existsto helpstudents, staff, and faculty navigate their technology questions, problems,andneeds. Students canemailrequests to: helpdesk@friends.eduorcallthe Help Desk at 316-295-5767. Students canalsouse theonline form onthe school’swebsite to submit inquiries to the Help Desk. The help desk hours are:

Semester hours:

Monday through Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Summer hours:

Monday through Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Library

The EdmundStanleyLibrary,namedafterthefirst president of Friends University, exists to help you along your pathway to academic success. The library provides its students with more than 100,000 eBooksandonline databases. Databasesare accessible remotely via the library's web site. Materials not found can be requested through Inter-Library Loan and document delivery. The library offers studyareas, opencomputerworkstations, andlaptopsfor use in the library. Students are invited to make anappointment with a librarian for any research assistance they may need.

Semester Hours:

Monday through Thursday – 7:45am to 10:00pm

Friday – 7:45am to 4:00pm Saturday – Closed. Sunday – 3:00pm to 10:00pm

Library Phone: (316) 295-5880

Academic Resource Center (ARC)

The ARC provides a variety of help for students in the areas of writing, natural sciences, mathematics, music theory,accounting, andcomputerscience. Thisfree assistanceis availableon a drop-in basis accessthe ARC’sMoodle page to booka tutoringappointment, submitanessay,view our business hours, meet our staff, or access subject-specific resources.

Lost and Found.

Friends University recognizes thatfrom time-to-time personalproperty is lost or misplaced by the employees,students andvisitors oftheUniversity. Any items ofsignificance found on the Friends University campusshouldbe broughtto the Casado Front Desk located in lower Casado Campus Center, Office 001A. Lost items can also be claimed at this location.

Registrar

The Friends University Registrar’s Office ensures that academic student records are created, maintained, certified, andprotected. Students canfindinformationaboutrequesting their transcript from the Registrar’s officebyvisitingthe Transcripts page of the school website. The Registrar’s Officeis also responsible forcoordinatingCommencement each year. The Registrar’s office is in Sumpter 115. Fall and Spring semester hours are as follows:

Monday through Thursday – 8:00am to 6:00pm

Friday

8:00am to 5:00pm

Student Employment (on campus)

Policy Statement and Program Adoption

Students maybe hired forupto two concurrentcampus jobs.Students may work a maximum total of 25 hours per workweek for all the active jobs for which they are hired. Students who do not abide by these limits may lose the privilege of student employment. International students are limited to 20 hours of campus work per week as defined by INS regulations.

Students interested in on-campus employment may apply for open, available positions posted online at https://www.friends.edu/employment-opportunities/.

Timesheets

Studentworkers should access their timesheet each day they work to make a recording of their time. Allstudentworkers must maintain an accurate record of his/her hours on the University’s student timesheet form. Falsifying hours on a timesheet is not acceptable and is subject to disciplinaryaction upto andincludingtermination of employment. Timesheets are accessible in the student’s self-service Banner.

Pay Periods

The pay period begins onthe 21stofeachmonthandends onthe 20th of each month. Timesheets are to be submittedto supervisors bythe 21stofeach month, unless called for on an earlier date. Supervisorsmustelectronically approve the student worker’s timesheet before payment can be made.

Paychecks

Allpaychecks anddirectdeposits are disbursed monthly on the last working day of the month.

Paychecks canbepickedup atthecashier’swindowlocatedon thefirstfloorof Sumpter Hall. If a student would prefer his/her paycheck to be mailed, the student must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Human Resources Department prior to payday.

Should a studentfindthathis/herpaycheckis notatthe cashier’s office on payday, he/she should contact the Human Resources Department during normal business hours at extension 5864 or located on thesecond floor of Sumpter Hall. Typically, this occurs when the Human Resources Department is missing the individual’s timesheet or has incomplete paperwork.

Direct deposit is permitted for student workers. Contact Human Resources for the required paperwork.

Student workers are not eligible to receive a payroll advance.

Students Right to Know

Students may access the graduation/completion rates of Friends University as required by the HigherEducationActof 1965.Theseratesreflect the graduation/completion status of only those first-time, full-time students who enrolled with zero (0) hours and who will complete their programs within six(6)years.This informationcanbe accessed through the University’s websiteat www.friends.edu.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records. FERPA governs the release of these educational records maintained by an educational institution and the access to these records. Friends University accords all the rights under the law to students in attendance and former students. Friends University’s full FERPA policy can be found here.

Student Success

Traditional Undergraduate Student Resources

Academic Advising for the Traditional Undergraduate Student

Academicadvisingis an essentialelementofa student’s undergraduate experience and one that is taken very seriously at Friends University. Students enrolled in the College of Business, Arts, Sciences, andEducationare immediately connected with an advisor as they prepare to navigate college.

Learn more here: https://www.friends.edu/academics/resources-support/academic-advising/

First Gen Falcons

1 in 4 undergraduate students at Friends Universityare first-generationstudents (firstin yourfamily to complete a 4-year college degree) and we would like to provide more of the academic and personal support that you may need to be successful in college and beyond.

Learn more here:https://www.friends.edu/academics/resources-support/first-generation-falcons/

Adult Undergraduate & Graduate Student Resources

Academic Success Coaches

AcademicSuccess Coachingis designed to provideyouwith the opportunity to builda relationship with yourcoach forthe purposeofplanningyoureducationalcareer, learning the skills needed for academicsuccess, and learninghowto accessthe resources andservices thatareavailable to you on campus.

AcademicSuccess Coachingis a collaborative, educationalprocess where you and your coach are partners in meeting and ensuring your academic, personal and career goals. This partnership requires proactive participationandfrequentinvolvement by both parties, as it is a process that is built over your entire educational career at Friends University. Both parties have clear responsibilities forensuring that this partnership is successful. However, please understand that yourcoach willnotmakedecisionsfor you. Coaches will help you develop realistic educational and career goals based on the most accurate and current information available to them.

If you'dlike more informationaboutacademicsuccess coaching(includingthe listof ouracademic success coaches), please visit our website at https://www.friends.edu/academics/resourcessupport/success-coaches/

OASIS

Friends University provides its adultstudents with a computer lab and study space located in the Business and Technology Building, Room 109. OASIS is always staffed and ready to provide directions on where to find a class or how to reach an instructor.

Learn more here: https://www.friends.edu/academics/resources-support/oasis/

Student-Athlete Academic Resources

Student-Athlete Academic Success

Friends University is dedicatedto the successof our student-athletes. Lisa Hibbs, the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Success, provides leadership for student-athlete academic support services by assisting all Friends University student-athletes to achieve academic and personal success atthe Universityby providing support services designed to meet their unique needs and ensuringstudent-athlete compliance with all NAIA, Conference and University regulations. Lisa can be reached at lisa_hibbs@friends.edu.

Therapy Services

Friends University provides therapy services, free ofcharge, to all students through the Center on Family Living(CFL). In orderto beginservices, students can filloutanonline request for services form. Alternatively, students can callthe CFLat(316)295-5637 to complete a telephone intake.

Veterans Affairs Benefits and Services

Friends University programs are approved for Veterans Education Benefits. Veterans, veteran dependents, and others eligible forveterans’ education programs should determine their benefits and obtain authorization from the appropriate veterans’ office prior to enrollment at Friends University.

The V.A (Veterans Affairs). Certifying Official is a member of the Office of the University Registrar staff. This professional staff person serves as a liaison between the University and benefitseligible students. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Certifying Official early in theirenrollmentprocess and as oftenas necessary to keep current on changing federal or institutionalpoliciesandprocedures. You can also find information on the Veteran and Military Services page of the Friends University website.

A copy of thestudent’s authorizationformmustbe received by the University Registrar’s office, VA CertifyingOfficial prior to student’s enrollment. No enrollments will be processed without properauthorization. VA-funded studentsare responsiblefornotifying the Friends University VA CertifyingOfficialimmediately ofanyactionaffectingtheirenrollmentstatus.Failureto do so may result in termination of benefits.

Yellow Ribbon Program

In 2008, the GI Bill® was updated with the enactment of the post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Actof2008,givingveterans with active-dutyservice on, orafter, September 11, 2001, enhancededucationalbenefits thatcovermore educational expenses, provide a living allowance, money forbooksandthe ability to transferunusededucationalbenefits to spouses or children. The Yellow RibbonGIEducationEnhancementProgram(Yellow Ribbon Program)is a provision ofthe post-9/11 GI Bill®. This program allows institutions of higher learning in the United States to voluntarilyenterinto anagreementwith the Departmentof Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund tuition expenses thatexceedthe maximum base payamount. Friends University is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Effective August 1, 2011, the Post 9/11 GI Bill® will pay up to $23,671.94(2018-19)peracademic yearforprivate universities. The VA will, in addition, match Friends University contributions under the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Campus Security

Friends University provides around-the-clock security forthecampus.If someone looks suspicious orsomethingthatcouldpotentiallyturn intoa dangeroussituation is witnessed,call316-295-5911. Also, be sure to alerttheon-callCommunity andResidentialDevelopmentstaffmemberby dialing 316-295-5230. Ifthe situationinvolves a fire or student health emergency, call 911. All security problems need to be reported to the Director of Security.

Proppingopenanyapartmentdooris prohibited. This is necessary to maintain yoursafety and that of your neighbors.

If walkingbackfrom class at night and would like to request an escort, this can be arranged by calling 316-295-5911.

Campus Security Report

The JeanneClearyDisclosure ofCampusSecurity PolicyandCampus Crime Statistics Actrequires the annualdisclosure ofsecurity information. The report,alongwith othersecurityinformation can be found on the Friends University Web site at www.friends.edu/Security-info.

To requesta hardcopyofthis report, please contactthe FriendsUniversity Security Office at 316295-5911 or security@friends.edu.

Falcon Alert Emergency Notification

The Falcon AlertEmergency Notificationsystem alerts the universitycommunity in the event of a weatherorcriticalincidentemergency.The information youprovide willonlybe used in the event of an emergency thatimpacts thehealth and safetyof the Friends University community or results in closures ofeducation centers orthemain campus. It will not be shared with others or used for routine Friends University communications or announcements.

More information aboutthe Falcon Alert as well as the opt-in/opt-out form can be found on the Falcon Alert System page of the Friends University website.

Incident Reporting Form

Friends University provides students,staff, and faculty with theabilityto file an incident reporting form online. Thisformprovides anopportunityto provide information concerning alleged policy infractions,commonarea damages,problems or concerns. This information will only be used to initiate an investigation oras supportingevidence in a currentinvestigation.The formcanbe found on the Incident Reporting Form page of the University website.

Reporting Crimes

Allcrimes occurringon campusoratuniversity-owned propertyorcontrolledareas willbe reported to the Wichita Police Department and to Friends University Security. Any victim of a crime on campus should firstcall316-295-5911 forcampus security, who willmake a university report and in certain situations, obtainpoliceand/orotheremergencyservices. Youwillbe directed to contact WPD case desk at 316-268-4221 to make a serial number report with the police.

Friends' security personnelwillrespondto emergency situations and calls for aid on campus and willhelp untilotheragenciesarrive. Campus crime victims arestrongly encouragedto file a formal incidentreportwith theUniversity. Thesereports serveto documentthe incident, thus enabling the Security departmentto become betterapprisedofthe situationandmore proactivein follow-up and prevention efforts.

When completingthe report, allpertinent information relating to the incident should be recorded, includinga summaryofthe facts. A Friends University security officer or staff member will be available to takethe report. Policecasenumbers needto be onthereports whentheyare available.

Reporting Injuries

Students are strongly encouraged to report injuries sustained on campus to Campus Security. If emergencymedicalattentionis needed, 911 shouldbe called immediately.Whennotified, security will respond to assist.

Severe Weather and Tornado Warnings

In the event of severe weather or a tornado warning, a notice will be issued through the Falcon AlertEmergency Notification System. Security officers or other university personnel may also issue alerts in campusfacilities.Everyoneon campus is to go to the designatedshelterlocation and to remain there until an all-clear signal has been issued through the Falcon Alert system or by appropriate university personnel. For more information related to severe weather, including locations oncampus to take shelter in, visit the Severe Weather page of the University website.

Suspicious Persons or Objects

If someone is seen actingsuspiciously onoraround the campus, call 316-295-5911 and Campus Security willrespond.If possibleandsafe to doso,observe theactivities of the suspect and make notes aboutclothing, vehiclesandactivities for security and the police. Campus Security should also be contacted if a strange or suspicious object is observed. Do not handle any object that is suspicious in nature. Campus Security will investigate and advise the appropriate agencies if necessary. Any objectsuspectedofbeingdangerous willbe isolatedby evacuation of the building or area until the item has been identified as harmless or has been removed.

Traffic and Parking on Campus

Parkinglots are restrictedto thosevehicles with valid University business. Problems experienced on campus due to improper driving or parking by others should be reported to security.

Campus Security officers patrol the parking lots and issue tickets for violation of University parkingregulations.Fines canbepaidatthe Cashiercounterin SumpterHall. Grades may be held until payment is made. Continued violation could result in a vehicle being towed.

Parkingviolations in handicapareas, fire lanes and on public streets around the campus may be enforcedby theWichitaPolice Traffic Section. Tickets issued by these officers must be paid or contested at City Hall.

Vehicle Regulations

Allmotorvehicle parkingoncampus is restricted to marked parking spaces in approved parking lots or on public streets. Parking citations will be issued for violation of parking regulations. Parking regulations are in effect 24 hours a day.

Parkingfines areto be paidatthe cashier’s counterin SumpterHall.A written appealmay bemade by the recipientofa citationto the DirectorofSecurity within 10schooldays ofissuance. Appeals willbe heard by the FriendsUniversity TrafficCourtandpenalties will be waived until a decision is made.

Atthe discretion oftheUniversity, fines notpaidwithin30 days ofissuance, if not appealing, may be added to the student’s account as unpaid fees.