Student Handbook and Planner 2010-2011
Gonzaga University Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 1
CAMPUS MAP 2010-2011
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GONZAGA UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK & PLANNER 2010-2011 GONZAGA STUDENT CREED As members of the Gonzaga Community: We embrace Jesuit traditions of service, spirituality, social justice, and leadership. We demonstrate honesty and integrity through respect for ourselves, others and our community. We celebrate all people and cultures in pursuit of the greater good. I choose to be a member of the Gonzaga community. I am a ZAG; I am a Bulldog; together, WE ARE GONZAGA
PRINCIPLES OF THE ETHOS STATEMENT Respect for Oneself Respect for Others Respect for Property Respect for Authority Honesty and Integrity NAME ADDRESS/MSC
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EMAIL Cover Photo Credit (clockwise beginning upper left): Katie Shannon, Zack Berlat, Sandra Bancroft-Billings, Emily Hyndman, Zack Berlat. Cover Design by Erika Robertson
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GONZAGA UNIVERSITY founded 1887
502 East Boone Avenue Spokane, WA 99258 (509) 328-4220 www.gonzaga.edu
The contents of this handbook were written or complied by the staff for the office of the Vice President of Student Life. All University policies, practices and procedures are consistent with Gonzaga’s Catholic, Jesuit identity and Mission Statement. This handbook is intended to provide general information to all Gonzaga University students, including undergraduate, graduate and law students, as well as non-matriculated and auditing students attending Gonzaga University. Additional information about academic policies and programs and University Housing can be found in the Gonzaga University Catalogues, and the Law School Catalogue. Student provisions applicable only to the Law School may be found in Law School publications. Law students are advised to make inquires at the Law School Dean’s Office for these publications. Published by: GONZAGA UNIVERSITY Division of Student Life Spokane, Washington 99258 (509) 313-4100 Revision Date: July 2010
STUDENT HANDBOOK STAFF
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Managing Editors: Kassi Kain Jeffery Hart Dean of Students Assistant Dean of Students Judicial Affairs Research & Special Projects Support: Sandy Hank Chris Wheatley Assistant Supervisor, Faculty Services Graphic Designer, Student Publications Asst. Director Joanne Shiosaki Student Publications Director
Jill Yashinsky-Wortman Student Life Case Manager
Lisa Corigliano Administrative Secretary
Bobby Van Cleve Student Policy Assistant
Whitney Brooks Student Activities Office
Erika Robertson Cover Design
This publication is also available through the Gonzaga University website at:
http://www.gonzaga.edu/studenthandbook The version on the website is subject to revision and may not reflect the exact content in the printed version. The on-line version, posted on the Gonzaga University website, is considered to be the official publication of the Student Handbook. Discrepancies between the on-line version of the handbook and this print version will be resolved in favor of the on-line version. Disclaimer: Gonzaga University reserves the right to modify any of the policies and procedures included in the Student Handbook at any time. This publication is available in alternative formats. Please contact the Student Life Office or DREAM. 4 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Campus Map......................................................................2 Acknowledgements..........................................................4 Greeting Letters............................................................ 7-8 Where to Call for Help/University Administration.......9 Departmental Reference......................................... 10-11 Calendar / Day Planner............................................ 12-89 Mission Statement of Gonzaga University.................90 Vision Statement.............................................................91 Statement on Non-Discrimination/ Commitment to Human Diversity/ Student Life Mission Statement..............................92 Campus Resources/Student Life Office......................93 Student Organizations....................................................95 Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA)..............................95 Gonzaga Activities Board (GAB)................................................95 Residence Hall Association (RHA).............................................95 Student Clubs and Organizations..............................................95 Preamble from the “University Student Organization Approval Criteria”................................................................................96 Student Organization Conduct Expectations and Judicial Process...................................................................96
Academics.....................................................................101 Academic Honesty Policy........................................................101 Academic Freedom of Students..............................................101 Academic Advising..................................................................101 Maximum Allowable Absences...............................................102 Academic Services..................................................................102 Faculty Initiated Student Drops...............................................102 Registrar Related Policies.......................................................102 Classification...........................................................................102 Examinations...........................................................................103 Prep Week Policy (also known as “Dead Week”) ..................103 Grade Changes........................................................................103 Grade Reports..........................................................................103 Pass-Fail...................................................................................103 Transcript Request Service......................................................103 Good Academic Standing, Unsatisfactory Academic Progress, Probation, and Academic Dismissal..................................103 Financial Aid Probation............................................................103 Leave of Absence....................................................................103 Withdrawals............................................................................104 Confidentiality of Records Policy.............................................104
Student Conduct and Community Standards...........105
Outdoor Special Events & Amplified Sound............................117 Parking.....................................................................................117 Portable Storage Units............................................................117 Posting.....................................................................................117 Residency Requirement and Qualifications.............................118 Restricted Area Entry...............................................................118 Skating and Biking on Campus................................................118 Solicitaiton...............................................................................118 Weapons, Fireworks, & Explosives.........................................118
Sexual & Relationship Misconduct Policy/ Harassment Policy/Disability Grievance Procedure..................................................................121 Introduction..............................................................................121 What to do/How to Report and Incident of Sexual Misconduct.............................................................121 Campus and Community Resources........................................121 Policy Statement......................................................................122 Definitions................................................................................122 University Judicial Procedures for Sexual Misconduct Cases..............................................................123 Harassment Policy...................................................................124 Bias Incidents..........................................................................127 University-wide Grievance Procedure on Access and Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities...................128 Application...............................................................................128 Steps in the Grievance Procedure...........................................128
Office of Housing and Residence Life.......................131 Policies, Procedures, Expectations, and Services: Residential Facilities..........................................................133 Common Areas and Grounds...................................................137 Entry and Search......................................................................138 Facilities and Services.............................................................140 Modifications to Student Rooms.............................................141
Student Conduct and Disciplinary System...............143 Disciplinary Procedures...........................................................143 Hearing Process.......................................................................144 Conduct Board Hearings..........................................................144 Facilitated Discussion..............................................................145 Disciplinary Sanctions.............................................................145 Appeals Process......................................................................148 Abuse of the University Judicial System................................148 Record Requests by Outside Entities......................................148
Index...............................................................................151 Yellow Page Ads............................................................153 Class Schedule..............................................................160
Ethos Statement:Five Principles of Student Conduct..............105 Behavioral Expectations..........................................................107 Mutual Responsibility..............................................................108
University Policies & Procedures..............................109 Alcohol Policy..........................................................................109 Animals on Campus.................................................................110 Bystander Conduct...................................................................110 Communication with Students................................................110 Drug Policy...............................................................................110 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations......................111 Events Policy............................................................................111 Fire Alarms and Safety Devices..............................................112 Good Samaritan Practice.........................................................113 Guest Conduct and Responsibility...........................................113 Harassment..............................................................................114 Hazing......................................................................................114 Identification Cards..................................................................114 Keys, Keycards and Codes.......................................................115 Medical Insurance...................................................................115 Measles Immunization............................................................115 Meningococcal Vaccine...........................................................115 Missing Students.....................................................................115 Network and Computer Resource Acceptable Use Policy......115 Off-Campus Conduct................................................................117
Please refer to the online version of the Student Handbook for information about all our student support offices and services. www.gonzaga.edu/studenthandbook Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 5
MESSAGE FROM The University President WELCOME! All of us at the University – faculty, staff and administration – look forward to seeing our returning students, and to greeting those of you who are new to the Gonzaga community, this fall. Welcome to Gonzaga’s 124th year! Gonzaga is, without question, a unique and special place. We are blessed with a dedicated faculty and staff who not only excel in their disciplines and professions, but care deeply about students and the issues that concern them. A big part of the “Gonzaga Experience” involves both rejoicing in, and facing the challenges of, what it means to be living “in communion” with one another. This Handbook is intended to assist you in that endeavor. We hope that Gonzaga is for you, and for every student, a place of opportunity, of discovery, and a home. My own experience of Gonzaga started, like yours, as a student. I lived in the residence halls, attended retreats at Bozarth, slogged through sleepless nights writing papers, and ate pizza of questionable vintage. I was challenged by my professors – and my friends – to answer the tough questions and ponder the mysteries of life. During my travels this summer, many alumni shared stories of their experiences at Gonzaga that are remarkably similar to my own. What resonates for me is this: even as Gonzaga continues to develop and evolve, at its heart it is still doing what it does best – it is a place that challenges people to a life of discovery, while asking people to live within a framework of values, informed by faith-filled Jesuit ethos, that is intended to be helpful for life. I hope and pray that your Gonzaga experience will be the same: an experience of learning, friendship, faith and discovery. Best wishes to you now and throughout the academic year. Sincerely yours,
Thayne M. McCulloh, Ph.D. (B.A., 1989) Interim University President 6 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
MESSAGE FROM The Vice President for Student Life
Dear Gonzaga Students, Welcome to Gonzaga! Whether you are an incoming first year student, a transfer, or a returning student, I am glad you are with us. I look forward to your contribution and participation in the “Gonzaga Experience” and offer support to you through your education. The staff of the Student Life Division has developed this Student Handbook to help acquaint you with the opportunities, policies, and expectations of the University. Since all students are subject to the provisions of this handbook, and are expected to become familiar with its contents, I urge you to read it carefully; use it wisely, and to follow its guidelines. All of us in the University are genuinely concerned with the welfare, growth and enrichment of our students . We work together in an attempt to provide you as a student with every opportunity to learn, grow, develop, and reach your full potential as a valued member of the Gonzaga community. On behalf of the Division of Student Life, I congratulate you on being a true Gonzaga zag. I hope you will give unselfishly of your talents to both enrich and benefit from the opportunities and quality of life a Jesuit education has to offer, as well as the formation and unification of the body, mind and spirit. Enjoy your 2010-2011 academic year. Sincerely yours,
Sue Weitz, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Life
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MESSAGE FROM The GSBA President Dear Fellow Zags, On behalf of the entire Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA), we would like to welcome each and every one of you to Gonzaga University. As a student here at Gonzaga, you will quickly become encompassed in an environment filled with incredibly welcoming, thoughtful, and friendly people. Our group of educators, compiled of staff, faculty, and fellow students, is fully committed to making not only your Gonzaga experience but your college experience memorable and meaningful. Whether you are an incoming freshman, transfer student, or soon to be graduating senior, you are part of the Gonzaga community that has made our campus great for over 120 years. Gonzaga does not just produce successful students in the field of business, liberal arts and sciences but we focus on developing a healthy balance of mind, body and spirit that is engrained in our students for the rest of their lives. The University theme for the coming year is “beauty,” emphasizing the beauty of change, growth, and development while also highlighting the transformative experience that our students undergo as they embark on their journey as members of our Gonzaga community. As cited in our mission statement, “The Gonzaga Student Body Association, formed in the University’s humanistic approach to service through leadership, strives as a student body association to provide our fellow students opportunities for growth and involvement through representation, communication, and collaboration with Gonzaga and the surrounding communities.” We are excited to help you actualize your beautiful opportunity for development at Gonzaga. As student leaders, we will accomplish our set of goals by making programs, speakers, and other services more available to all students. Most importantly, we hope to spread the spirit of what St. Aloysius Gonzaga was doing himself up until his death: seeing equality and worth in each individual person regardless of race, ethnicity, or social class by giving back to the community we live in and being active partners with permanent residents of Spokane and the Logan Neighborhood. We hope, over the course of the next school year, Gonzaga will provide you with all of the right tools to mature into a better social servant, student and person. In the words of Thomas Edison, “The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense.” Go Zags,
Patrick Presley President Gonzaga Student Body Association 8 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
WHERE TO CALL FOR HELP
All direct dial numbers are in the 509 area code
POLICE/FIRE/MEDICAL EMERGENCIES - Call 911 FIRST (9-911 from campus phones) Then notify Security at 313-2222 or ext. 2222 - Non-emergency crime reporting 456-2233
MAINTENANCE/URGENT REPAIR - Plant Services Customer Support Line: 313-5656 or ext. 5656 - Email: customerservice@plant.gonzaga.edu - After hours urgent repair, call the Switchboard at 328-4220 or ext. 0
CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY - 313-2222 or ext. 2222 - Suspicious or unusual situations, other assistance - Emergencies, after calling 911 FIRST
SWITCHBOARD - 24 hours a day - 328-4220 or ext. 0 - Non-emergency assistance and information - Sexual misconduct reporting and resource information - Bias/harassment reporting and resource information
HEALTH CENTER - 313-4052 or ext. 4052 - During lunch and after hours call the Switchboard at 328-4220 or x0 - Call 911 for all medical emergencies, even if it seems minor
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT - Thayne McCulloh, President (Interim)
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VICE PRESIDENTS - Patricia O’Connell Killen, AVP - Earl Martin, Executive VP - Chuck Murphy, Finance - Stephen Hess, S.J. Mission (Interim) - Sue Weitz, Student Life - Margot Stanfield, University Relations
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DEANS - Julie McCulloh, Admissions - Mark Manganaro, Arts and Sciences - Bud Barnes, Business Administration - Jon Sunderland, Education - Dennis Horn, Engineering - Eileen Bell-Garrison, Foley Library Services
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DEANS (continued) - George Critchlow, Law (Interim) - Kassi Kain, Student Life - TBD, Professional Studies (Interim) - James White, Student Fin. Services - Patrick Burke, Gonzaga-In-Florence NOTARIES PUBLIC - Annette Barta (AVP) - Jamie Burchett (HR) - Gayle Clayton (Athletics) - Sheri Cumlander (Jesuit House) - Bridget Dagg (Corp. Counsel) - Diana Imes (Ministry Institute) - Chris Rehwald (Student Life) - Mary Ann Rinderle (AVP) - Samantha Scott (Student Accts.) - Melissa Waite (HR)
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N. 721 Cincinnati N. 1130 Superior E. 528 Boone E. 702 Cataldo E. 405 Sinto N. 801 Cincinnati E. 511 Sharp E. 302 Sharp E. 217 Boone E. 502 Cataldo N. 701 Cincinnati N. 1004 Ruby N. 1207 Astor E. 401 Boone E. 714 Boone E. 702 Cataldo N. 800 Pearl E. 128 Boone N. 1111 Cincinnati E. 323 Boone N. 1108 Pearl E. 111 DeSmet E. 709 DeSmet E. 311 Boone
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Academic Services Academic Vice President Academic Vice Pres.-Office of Sponsored Research & Programs Accounts Payable Admin & Planning Admission Office Art Department Arts & Sciences Athletics Department Bachelor of General Studies Biology Department Bishop White Seminary Bookstore (Zag Shop) Business Campus Public Safety & Security Campus Services Career Center Catholic Studies CCASL Center for Teaching and Advising Central Computing Chancellor’s Office Chemistry Classical Civilizations Client Support Services (Help Desk) Communication & Leadership Studies Communication Arts Comprehensive Leadership Program Computer Science Controller’s Office Corporation Counsel Counseling Center Crosby Student Center Disability Resources, Education, & Access Management Doctoral Leadership Studies Education Engineering English English Language Center (ELC) Environmental Studies Equal Opportunity Office Faculty Services Finance Office Financial Aid Foley Center Gonzaga in Florence GSBA Health Center History Department Hogan Entr. Ldrshp. Prog. Honors Housing & Residence Life Human Physiology Human Resources Information Technology Services (ITS) Institute for Action Against Hate
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Institutional Loan Program 6811 5816 CG 124 Intercultural Relations 3667 6125 CG 250 International Student Program (ISP) 6563/6562 5814 SC 107 International Studies 3602 5718 CG 341C Jesuit House Infirmary 6008 6084 Jesuit House Jesuit House 6014 6086 Jesuit House Jundt Art Museum 6611 5525 JU 114 Law School 3700 5744 721 N. Cincinnati Mail Services 5697 5691 Crosby, bsmnt Mathematics 5512 5509 Herak 227A Military Science 6512 6520 CG 138/CG 045 Ministry Institute 5763 5766 405 E. Sinto Modern Languages 6783 5718 511 E Sharp, Rm. 101 Music Department 6733 5718 217 E. Boone Nursing 5542 5827 Tilford Organizational Leadership 6645 3566 Fuller Payroll 6831 6983 CG 113 Philosophy 6741 5718 RB 101 Physics 6768 5718 Herak 312C Plant & Construction Services 5656 5953 1004 N. Ruby Political Science 6765 5718 CG 405 President’s Office 6103 5199 CG 214 Professional Studies 3548 5827 Tilford 312 Psychology 3600 5718 CG 301A Regis Community 6014 6086 1107 N. Astor Registrar’s Office 6592 5828 CG 229 Religious Studies 6782 5718 Robinson House Rudolf Fitness Center 4200 5787 MC/RFC Sociology 3627 5718 CG 406 Sodexo Campus Services 6906 5514 COG St. Al’s CHURCH 5896 5892 Student Accounts 6812 6399 CG 024 Student Activities 6123 5851 Crosby 200 Student Employment Office 6588 6287 CG 126 Student Life 4100 4168 CG 120 Student Publications 6875 5848 CG 433 Student Wellness Resource Center 5921 5563 1111 N Cincinnati Study Abroad 3549 5987 323 E Boone Ave. Switchboard 328-4220 ext. 0 5718 CG 103 (day) Welch, lower west (eve) Technology Education Services (TES) 6665 5727 Foley, LL 007 Unity House & Multicultural Education 5836 5844 709 E. Desmet University Events 5571 6386 CG 328/330 University Ministry 4242 4060 Crosby 104 University Mission 6289 6288 CG 209 University Relations-Administration 5995 5986 CG 240 University Relations-Alumni 5999 5982 508 E. Sharp University Relations-Annual Giving 5993 6384 CG 032 University Relations-Creative Services 5899 6353 CG 031 University Relations-Development 6215 6144 CG 044 University Relations-DRIS 6383 6384 CG 032 University Relations-Major Gifts 6214 6144 CG 044 University Relations-Marketing & Comm 6398 6353 CG 031 University Relations-Planned Giving 6143 6144 CG 044 University Relations-Public Relations 6398 6353 CG 031 University Relations-Stewardship 5956 6384 CG 032 Women & Gender Studies 5845 5718 E 311 Boone, #1
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Looking for a job? Whether you have federal or state work study, or only qualify for institutional positions, be sure to stop by Student Employment in CG 126 for more information. Student Employment will help each student complete the correct paperwork for on-campus positions and is also a good resource for students looking for off-campus jobs which can be found through the Gonzaga Community Job Board.
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Fall Semester Begins Happy August Birthdays in Marketplace
Fitness Class Registration Begins: Fall Session #1 Welcome Back BBQ for New Students LGBT Resource Center Welcome Social
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Still need a parking pass or a new bike lock? Stop by the Campus Safety and Security Office in the Welch Basement to purchase a parking pass or u-bolt bike lock. Campus Public Safety and Security is also a great resource for crime prevention tips and offers services ranging from campus escorts to car jump services. The Security Office can be reached at ext. 2222 or from off campus at 313-2222.
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Off Campus BBQ, Cataldo, Juniors 4:30pm, Seniors 6:30pm Resumania, 12pm, Career Center First Gary’s BBQ of the year- every Thursday in Spike’s!
CCASL BBQ, 11:00am-2:00pm, CCASL Lawn
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Intramural Freshmen Games Registration Intramural Golf Tournament Registration Drawn to the Wall IV (Michael Horswill, Louise Kodis, Carolyn Stephenss, Ken Spiering, Gordon Wilson), Jundt Galleries through October 9 RHA Jumpstart, 8-12pm Crosby
Last day to add classes Intramural Freshmen Games Registration Intramural Golf Tournament Registration Club Fair, 10 am Freshmen Italian Soda Social, 4:006:00pm, Career Center
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Still looking for a place to hang out or pass time between classes? Stop by the Crosby Student Center which features student lounges, café and to-go food options, mailbox services and meeting room rentals, as well as Ticket Central where students can purchase tickets to local events. Crosby also offers activities for students on weekend nights. To learn more about the wide variety of services offered speak with any of the employees at the Crosby front desk.
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Last Day to Drop Classes Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
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Intramural Fall Soccer Registration Intramural Flag Football Registration Resume and Cover Letter Development, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali Study Abroad Fair & Passport Day, 10:00am-2:00pm, Crosby Student Center
Mass of the Holy Spirit (11am & Noon classes cancelled) Intramural Fall Soccer Registration Intramural Flag Football Registration Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15
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4 11 18 25
OCTOBER 2010
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
11:00 AM
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (A.M.D.G) “For the Greater Glory of God” Motto of the Society of Jesus
12:00 NOON
Sat
Sept 18
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4:00 pM
3:00 pM
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1:00 pM
Pilgrimage Black Student Union (BSU) – “The Jumpoff” Dance, Cataldo, 9 pm – midnight Bomb Squad Tryouts, 10am-12pm, Rudolf Center Dance Studio Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sept 19
10:00 pM
9:00 pM
8:00 pM
7:00 pM
6:00 pM
Sun
Service Fest, 10:00am-2:00pm, Cataldo Bomb Squad Tryouts, 5:30-7:30pm, Rudolf Center Dance Studio Yom Kippur
Notes
Daily events
Bomb Squad Tryouts, 8:30-10:45pm, Rudolf Center Dance Studio Free Public Reception, 6-7:15pm, Arcade Gallery
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 19
Sept 20 Tues
Sept 21 Wed
Sept 22
10:00 pM
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12:00 NOON
11:00 AM
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9:00 AM
8:00 AM
Mon
Daily events
Intramural Volleyball 6’s Registration Group Mentor Program Applications Campus Kids/Shaw Connection Begin
20 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Volleyball 6’s Registration International Day of Peace
Intramural Volleyball 6’s Registration Career Center Seminar, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
Thur
Sept 23 Fri
Sept 24
September 2010
9:00 AM
8:00 AM
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4 11 18 25
OCTOBER 2010
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The Rudolf Fitness Center is open to all Undergraduate, Graduate and Law Students who have paid a fitness center fee. The Fitness Center features free weights, machines, indoor basketball and racquetball courts, an indoor pool, and an indoor running track. Visit the fitness center for information about intramurals sports as well as fitness classes.
12:00 NOON
Sat
Sept 25
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4:00 pM
3:00 pM
2:00 pM
1:00 pM
Spokane River Clean Up, 9:00am-2:00pm Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sept 26
10:00 pM
9:00 pM
8:00 pM
7:00 pM
6:00 pM
Sun
Career Center, Leadership Seminar @ Lunch, 12pm, TBD
Notes
Daily events
First Day of Autumn New York Trek by Career Center Internships and Job Search Strategies, 12pm, Rd to Bali
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 21
Sept 27 Tues
Sept 28 Wed
Sept 29
Daily events
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12:00 NOON
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Mon
Mission: Possible applications go live (www.gonzaga.edu/missionpossible) Intramural Fall Triathlon Challenge Registration Intramural 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Registration
22 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Fall Triathlon Challenge Registration Intramural 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Registration Career Center, Building your Network, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali “Game On” Celebration in the Marketplace
Intramural Fall Triathlon Challenge Registration Intramural 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Registration
Thur
Sept 30 Fri
Oct 1
September 2010
9:00 AM
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SEPTEMBER 2010 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30
4 11 18 25
OCTOBER 2010
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All Gonzaga students are required to carry their student ID with them at all times. Lose your ID? Check lost and found in Crosby, Campus Security, or Foley Library. Replacement cards can be obtained in student accounts and must be taken care of as soon as possible following loss or theft of ID.
12:00 NOON
Sat
Oct 2
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4:00 pM
3:00 pM
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1:00 pM
Cardoner Retreat Freshmen Retreat #1 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Oct 3
10:00 pM
9:00 pM
8:00 pM
7:00 pM
6:00 pM
Cardoner Retreat Freshmen Retreat #1
Daily events
Michael Benitez Jr. Lecture (UMEC) Wolff, 7pm
Incompletes Revert to Provisional Grades Cardoner Retreat Freshmen Retreat #1 Disability Awareness Month LGBT History Month
Notes
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 23
Oct 4 Tues
Oct 5 Wed
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Mon
Daily events
Computer Science & Engineering Fair, 1:005:00pm, Cataldo
24 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Just Desserts, Social Justice Panel Event, 7-9pm Cataldo Interview Preparation, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali RHA Jumpstart, 8-12pm Crosby
Oct 6
Thur
Oct 7 Fri
Oct 8
October 2010
8:00 AM
OCTOBER 2010
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11:00 AM
Cura Personalis “Care for the whole individual person” This idea is a major cornerstone of Jesuit teaching and Gonzaga educational philosophy.
12:00 NOON
Sat
Oct 9
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4:00 pM
3:00 pM
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1:00 pM
Search Retreat #1 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Oct 10
Daily events
10:00 pM
9:00 pM
8:00 pM
7:00 pM
6:00 pM
Search Retreat #1
Learning Assessment Day (Morning classes cancelled) Resumania, 12:00pm, Career Center Happy October Birthdays in the Marketplace
Search Retreat #1
Notes
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 25
Oct 11 Tues
Daily events
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Mon
Columbus Day Last Week of Fall Session #1 Fitness Classes Fitness Class Registration Begins: Fall Session #2 National Coming Out Day
26 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Oct 12 Wed
Oct 13
Thur
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Oct 15
October 2010
8:00 AM
OCTOBER 2010
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11:00 AM
The mission of the University is based on holistic education and strives to provide all community members with opportunities for a variety of experiences from which they can learn and grow.
12:00 NOON
Sat
Oct 16
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1:00 pM
Battle of the Blocks 12-4pm Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Oct 17
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Sun
Last day to apply to graduate (for 2011 and 2012) without a late fee assessed
Notes
Daily events
Resume and Cover Letter Development, 12pm, Road to Bali
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 27
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Oct 20
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Founder’s Day Holiday Applications to graduate (for 2011 & 2012) received after this date will be assessed a $25 late fee
28 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Internships and Job Search Strategies, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali “Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity”
Mid-Semester Grades Due Career Center Seminar, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
Thur
Oct 21 Fri
Oct 22
October 2010
8:00 AM
OCTOBER 2010
9:00 AM
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Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane is a 100-acre urban park that can be accessed from Gonzaga via the Centennial Trail. Riverfront Park features plenty of green space, an IMAX theater, carnival rides in the summer, ice skating in the winter, and many other activities for students to enjoy.
12:00 NOON
Sat
Oct 23
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4:00 pM
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Fall Family Weekend Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight Knights and Setons Charity Auction
Sun
Oct 24
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6:00 pM
Fall Family Weekend
Fall Family Weekend Robert Gilmore, Jundt Galleries through December 11 GAB Fall Family Weekend Comedy Show
Notes
Daily events
Free Public Reception, 6-7:15pm, Jundt Galleries GAB Documentary Presentation: “The Cove”
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 29
Oct 25 Tues
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Oct 27
Daily events
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12:00 NOON
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Mon
Intramural Dodge Ball Registration Intramural Badminton Registration Fall Session #2 Fitness Classes Begin Pumpkin Carving Contest begins in the Marketplace!
30 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Dodge Ball Registration Intramural Badminton Registration
Intramural Dodge Ball Registration Intramural Badminton Registration Etiquette Dinner, TBD, see Career Center for details
Thur
Oct 28 Fri
Oct 29
October 2010
8:00 AM
OCTOBER 2010
10:00 AM
9:00 AM
3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31
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NOVEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
11:00 AM
Discernment: “A process for making choices when the option is not between good and evil, but between several possible courses of action, all of which are potentially good.”
12:00 NOON
Sat
Oct 30
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1:00 pM
Freshmen Retreat #2 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Oct 31
10:00 pM
9:00 pM
8:00 pM
7:00 pM
6:00 pM
Halloween Freshmen Retreat #2
Freshmen Retreat #2 Halloween festivities in the Marketplace
Notes
Daily events
Career Center, Building your Network, 12pm, Rd to Bali
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 31
Nov 1 Tues
Nov 2 Wed
Nov 3
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Daily events
Intramural Swim Meet Registration American Indian Heritage Month
32 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Swim Meet Registration Just Desserts, Social Justice Panel Event, 7-9pm Cataldo Spring 2011 Course Registration Begins Interview Preparation, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali RHA Jumpstart, 8-12pm Crosby DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Intramural Swim Meet Registration “Helping Hands Across America” food drive begins
Thur
Nov 4 Fri
Nov 5
November 2010
9:00 AM
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DECEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31
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10:00 AM
Looking to get involved? Visit the Office of Student Activities on the second floor of the Crosby Student Center to learn more about activities and clubs available to students. Also stop by the GSBA office on the same floor to meet your student government officers and activity coordinators.
12:00 NOON
Sat
Nov 6
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1:00 pM
Montserrat Retreat #1 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Nov 7
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7:00 pM
6:00 pM
Daylight Saving Time Ends Montserrat Retreat #1
Montserrat Retreat #1
Notes
Daily events
Resumania, 12pm, Career Center Happy November Birthdays in the Marketplace
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 33
Nov 8 Tues
Nov 9 Wed
Nov 10
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12:00 NOON
11:00 AM
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Mon
Daily events
Career Center, Speed Mock Interviews, TBD Random Acts of Kindness Week
34 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Business & Liberal Arts Career Fair, 12:004:00pm, Cataldo
“There’s No Taste Like Home” celebration in the Marketplace
Thur
Nov 11 Fri
Nov 12
November 2010
9:00 AM
8:00 AM
NOVEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
5 12 19 26
DECEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31
11:00 AM
10:00 AM
Each semester professors submit mid-term grades which can be obtained from your academic advisor. These grades are merely progress reports and are not sent home to parents or part of your student records. Meeting regularly with your advisor is encouraged for academic planning and progress monitoring.
12:00 NOON
Sat
Nov 13
5:00 pM
4:00 pM
3:00 pM
2:00 pM
1:00 pM
Search Retreat #2 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Nov 14
10:00 pM
9:00 pM
8:00 pM
7:00 pM
6:00 pM
Search Retreat #2
Last Day to Withdraw from Single Courses Search Retreat #2
Notes
Daily events
Veteran’s Day Resume and Cover Letter Development, 12pm, Rd to Bali
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 35
Nov 15 Tues
Nov 16 Wed
Nov 17
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9:00 pM
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12:00 NOON
11:00 AM
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8:00 AM
Mon
Daily events
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness through November 20
36 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Internships and Job Search Strategies, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali International Day of Tolerance
Food for Thought Dinner, 5:00-9:00pm, Shalom Ministries Central United Methodist Career Center Seminar, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
Thur
Nov 18 Fri
Nov 19
November 2010
9:00 AM
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NOVEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
5 12 19 26
DECEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31
11:00 AM
10:00 AM
The Gonzaga Student Body Association operates airport shuttles at the beginning and end of major holiday breaks like Thanksgiving and Christmas as an alternative to costly cab trips. Tickets can usually be purchased through Crosby Ticket Central. For more details visit the GSBA office on the second floor of the Crosby Student Center.
12:00 NOON
Sat
Nov 20
5:00 pM
4:00 pM
3:00 pM
2:00 pM
1:00 pM
Turkeypalooza with the Campus Kitchen Cardoner Retreat Transgender Day of Remembrance Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Nov 21
Daily events
10:00 pM
9:00 pM
8:00 pM
7:00 pM
6:00 pM
Turkeypalooza with the Campus Kitchen Cardoner Retreat
Special Thanksgiving Dinner in the Marketplace Food for Thought Dinner, 5:00-9:00pm, Shalom Ministries Central United Methodist
Turkeypalooza with the Campus Kitchen Cardoner Retreat Career Center, Leadership Seminar @ Lunch, 12pm, TBD Last day to withdraw from the semester
Notes
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 37
Nov 22 Tues
Nov 23 Wed
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Daily events
Turkeypalooza with the Campus Kitchen No Fitness Classes
38 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
No Fitness Classes
Thanksgiving Holiday No Fitness Classes
Nov 24
Thur
Nov 25 Fri
Nov 26
November 2010
10:00 AM
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8:00 AM
NOVEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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DECEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31
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Nov 27
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Nov 28
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All information in the student handbook can be accessed online at www.gonzaga.edu/ studenthandbook. Any changes or updates to the handbook during the year will be noted online.
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8:00 pM
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6:00 pM
AIDS Awareness Week through December 4
Thanksgiving Holiday
Notes
Daily events
Thanksgiving Holiday
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 39
Nov 29 Tues
Nov 30 Wed
Dec 1
Daily events
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12:00 NOON
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Mon
Intramural Racquetball Tournament Registration Intramural Pre-Season Basketball Classic Registration Last Week of Fall Session #2 Fitness Classes
40 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Racquetball Tournament Registration Intramural Pre-Season Basketball Classic Registration Resumania, 12pm, UMEC Career Center, Building your Network, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
Intramural Racquetball Tournament Registration Intramural Pre-Season Basketball Classic Registration Hanukkah through December 9 Holiday Around the World Display
Dec 2 Fri
Dec 3
8:00 AM
Thur
December 2010
9:00 AM
5 12 19 26
DECEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31
JANUARY 2011
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Gonzaga Ethos Statement-Honesty: While at Gonzaga University, students are expected to demonstrate the personal characteristics of honesty and integrity in all aspects of their campus life, both inside and outside the classroom. Check out www.gonzaga.edu/studenthandbook for more information.
12:00 NOON
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Dec 4
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Freshmen Retreat #3 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Dec 5
10:00 pM
9:00 pM
8:00 pM
7:00 pM
6:00 pM
Freshmen Retreat #3 Gonzaga University Specialized Recreation (GUSR) play production, 6:30pm, Cataldo
Daily events
Resumania, 12pm, Career Center Happy December Birthdays in the Marketplace Holiday Around the World Display
Freshmen Retreat #3 Last Day of Campus Kids/Shaw Connection mentoring programs Chagall, Kollwitz, MirĂł, & Picasso Selected Prints form the Permanent Collection, Arcade Gallery through March 12
Notes
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 41
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Dec 8
Daily events
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Prep Week GUSR play production, 7:00-9:00pm, Cataldo Intramural Basketball Registration Advent Reconciliation 7:30 pm Late Night Breakfast time in Marketplace
42 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Prep Week Intramural Basketball Registration Just Desserts, Social Justice Panel Event, 7-9pm Cataldo RHA Jumpstart, 8-12pm Crosby UMEC Unity Study Break
Prep Week Intramural Basketball Registration
Dec 9 Fri
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Dec 10
December 2010
10:00 AM
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DECEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31
JANUARY 2011
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11:00 AM
Finding God in All Things: This one phrase sums up Ignatian spirituality. It invites a person to search for and find God in every circumstance of life; God is present everywhere and can be found in all of the creatures that God has made.”
12:00 NOON
Sat
Dec 11
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Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Dec 12
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6:00 pM
G+ Spa Night, 6 pm, Cataldo
Prep Week
Notes
Daily events
Prep Week Intramural Basketball Registration Interview Preparation, 12pm, Rd to Bali
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 43
Dec 13 Tues
Dec 14 Wed
Dec 15
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Daily events
Final Semester Examinations
44 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Final Semester Examinations
Final Semester Examinations
Dec 16 Fri
Dec 17
8:00 AM
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December 2010
10:00 AM
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5 12 19 26
DECEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31
JANUARY 2011
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Dec 18
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Dec 19
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12:00 NOON
11:00 AM
“Gonzaga Ethos Statement-Respect for Property: The mission we share depends upon the responsible use of all property, including such tangible goods as buildings, library materials, equipment, and green spaces.”
Final Semester Examinations Christmas Holiday Begins
Notes
Daily events
Final Semester Examinations
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 45
Daily events
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Mon Dec 20 Tues
First Day of Winter Grades Due
46 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
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8:00 AM
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Dec 24
December 2010
9:00 AM
5 12 19 26
DECEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31
JANUARY 2011
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11:00 AM
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Looking for a perfect Gonzaga gift for a friend or family member? Visit the Bookstore in the basement of the COG or the Gonzaga Team Store in the first floor of the Kennedy Apartments to shop for a variety of Zag gifts or obtain much needed school supplies.
12:00 NOON
Sat
Dec 25
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Christmas Day
Dec 26
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Sun
Christmas Eve
Notes
Daily events
Christmas Day Observed
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 47
Daily events
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Mon Dec 27 Tues
48 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
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December 2010
9:00 AM
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DECEMBER 2010 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31
JANUARY 2011
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Have a question about University Services? Need an answer fast? The University Switchboard is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can be reached by dialing 0 from any on-campus phone or 328-4220 from off-campus. After-hours the switchboard is staffed through the Security dispatch center.
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New Year’s Day National Mentoring Month
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New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day Observed Final Semester Grades Available on Zagweb
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 49
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50 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
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Portland Trek by Career Center
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Gonzaga Ethos Statement-Respect for Others: Gonzaga expects community members to treat one another with sensitivity, consideration, and understanding, respecting persons with different cultures, practices, beliefs, and needs, and demonstrating an active concern for the welfare of others. Check out www.gonzaga.edu/ studenthandbook for more information.
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Residence Halls Open
Seattle Treks by Career Center
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Seattle Treks by Career Center
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 51
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New Student Orientation Spring Validation Day Classes which meet Monday’s ONLY begin
52 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Spring Semester Begins Fitness Class Registration Begins: Spring Session #1 Resume and Cover Letter Development, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
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The Gonzaga Student Body Association offers free weekday Spokesman Review and New York Times newspapers as part of the Gonzaga Readership Program. Copies can be found in most academic buildings and are free to all students.
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Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
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Alumni Association Scholarship Deadline
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Resumania, 12pm, Career Center Happy January Birthdays in the Marketplace
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 53
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Group Mentoring Applications Available
54 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Last Day to Add Classes Career Center Seminar, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Recognition
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Is something broken in your residence hall or room? Students may submit work order/service requests for minor maintenance, repairs, cleaning, etc. via e-mail by writing customerservice@ plant.gonzaga.edu or by calling extension 5856. Response to requests may take up to two or three days unless it is considered urgent.
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Jan 22
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Montserrat Retreat #2 Black Student Union’s MLK Dinner, Cataldo, 6-8 pm Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
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Jan 23
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Internship and Job Search Strategies, 12pm, Rd to Bali
Last Day to Drop Classes Montserrat Retreat #2 Northwest Atmospheric Ceramics invitational/curated by Gina Freuen (tentative), Jundt Galleries
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Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 55
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Spring Session #1 Fitness Classes Begin Group Mentoring Programs Begin
56 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Career Center, Building your Network, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
“Spice” celebration in the Marketplace
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January 2011
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If you register for a course that you decide not to take, you must officially drop the course through the Registrar’s Office. For more information about registration please visit the Registrar’s Office in CG 229.
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Law School Retreat Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
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Jan 30
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Law School Retreat GU Iron Chef: Cultural Cooking Battle
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Service Fair, 10:00am-2:00pm, Cataldo Law School Retreat
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 57
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Just Desserts, Social Justice Panel Event, 7-9pm Cataldo Black History Month Interview Preparation, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
58 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Senior Fest, 2:00pm-7:00pm, Cataldo Globe Room
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Gonzaga Ethos Statement-Respect for Oneself: The University has set expectations for personal integrity with the aim of encouraging students to appreciate their own talents, take themselves and their academic pursuits seriously, and enhance the quality of their lives. Check out www.gonzaga.edu/ studenthandbook for more information.
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Cardoner Retreat Freshmen Retreat #4 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
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Feb 6
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Cardoner Retreat Freshmen Retreat #4
Cardoner Retreat Freshmen Retreat #4
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Resumania, 12pm, Career Center Chinese New Year
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 59
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Intramural Spring Soccer Registration Intramural Ultimate Frisbee Registration
60 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Spring Soccer Registration Intramural Ultimate Frisbee Registration RHA Jumpstart, 8-12pm Crosby
Intramural Spring Soccer Registration Intramural Ultimate Frisbee Registration
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The Unity Multicultural Education Center, located across the street from the COG, works to build an inclusive community (built on trust, honor, and respect) by increasing cultural awareness through education, campus wide programming, workshops and presentations in order to create a welcoming climate for all. Unity house has meeting space as well as computer and student lounges open to all.
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Search Retreat #3 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
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Feb 13
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Search Retreat #3
Incompletes Revert to Provisional Grades Search Retreat #3
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Resume and Cover Letter Development, 12pm, Rd to Bali Happy February Birthdays in the Marketplace
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 61
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Valentine’s Day Intramural Handball Tournament Registration Valentine’s Day desserts in the Marketplace
62 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Handball Tournament Registration
Intramural Handball Tournament Registration Intramural Bench Press Competition 4 pm Career Center Seminar, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
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Gonzaga Ethos Statement-Respect for Authority: At Gonzaga, authority especially resides in the officers of the University: its faculty, administrators and staff-each of whom has been charged with responsibilities essential to the orderly operation of the University. Check out www.gonzaga.edu/ studenthandbook for more information.
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Feb 19
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Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight La Raza Spring Festival 6-9pm, Globe Room
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Feb 20
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Disability Awareness Week
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Internship and Job Search Strategies, 12pm, Rd to Bali
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 63
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Presidents’ Day Holiday Last Week of Spring Session #1 Fitness Classes
64 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Career Center, Building your Network, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
Speed Mock Interviews, by Career Center, TBD
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Interested in the outdoors? Visit the Gonzaga Outdoors Program office in lower Crosby to learn more about annual ski trips and other outdoor programs available to Gonzaga Students. The Outdoors Office also has high quality rental equipment available at competitive rates.
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Feb 26
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Freshmen Retreat #5 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight Annual Filipino American Student Union (FASU) Festival 6-9pm, Cataldo Globe Room
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Feb 27
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Freshmen Retreat #5
Partnership Career Fair, TBD Employment Fair, TBD Free Public Reception, 6-7:15pm, Jundt Galleries Free Public Panel Presentation, 7:30pm, Jundt Galleries
Freshmen Retreat #5 Career Center, Leadership Seminar @ Lunch, 12pm, TBD
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Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 65
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Intramural Volleyball 4’s Registration Intramural Pickle Ball Registration Fitness Class Registration Begins: Spring Session #2
66 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Volleyball 4’s Registration Intramural Pickle Ball Registration Just Desserts, Social Justice Panel Event, 7-9pm Cataldo RHA Jumpstart, 8-12pm Crosby Women’s History Month & Irish American Heritage Month Interview Preparation, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali Last day to order cap & gown without late fee
Intramural Volleyball 4’s Registration Intramural Pickle Ball Registration Intramural March Madness Events 7 pm $15 late fee for cap & gown orders placed after this date
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Faculty Services in the basement of College Hall is open to serve student as well as faculty copying needs. Services include black and white copying, color copying, laminating, faxing, and other printing jobs. Visit Faculty Services in CG 011 for more information and rates.
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Mission: Possible WCC Tournament Weekend
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Mission: Possible WCC Tournament Weekend
Mission: Possible Service Trip WCC Tournament Weekend
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Resumania, 12pm, Career Center
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 67
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Spring Vacation Mission: Possible
68 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Spring Vacation Mardi Gras Mid-Semester Grades Due Mission: Possible
Spring Vacation Mission: Possible Ash Wednesday
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Thinking about moving off campus? If you have satisfied all on campus residency requirements you may be eligible to live off campus. The University manages many off- campus properties and other housing opportunities can be found on the Community Housing Board in College Hall. Visit the Student Life Office for more information about moving off campus.
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Mission: Possible
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Spring Vacation Mission: Possible Happy March Birthdays in the Marketplace Bay Area Treks by Career Center
Spring Vacation Mission: Possible Bay Area Treks by Career Center
Notes
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 69
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Intramural Softball Registration Spring Session #2 Fitness Classes Begin Summer Session Registration Begins
70 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Softball Registration
Intramural Softball Registration Career Center Seminar, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
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March 2011
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The term Magis is Latin for “more”. Magis was used by Ignatius of Loyola to refer to “continuous quality improvement” suggesting the spirit of generous excellence in which ministry is engaged.
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CCASL Mentoring Programs Benefit Dance, Cataldo, 9pm – midnight Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Mar 20
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The Bolker Collection: Fritz Eichenberg, Arcade Gallery through July 30
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Resume and Cover Letter Development, 12pm, Rd to Bali St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Marketplace
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 71
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Diversity Week
72 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Internship and Job Search Strategies, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
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Having problems connecting to the Gonzaga oncampus internet network? Have other computing questions? Visit Information Technology Services in the basement of the Foley Library or dial ext. 5550 for technical support.
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Mar 26
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Cardoner Retreat Freshmen Retreat #6 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight Hawaii Pacific Islanders Club (HPIC) Luau, 6-9pm Martin Centre
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Mar 27
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Cardoner Retreat Freshmen Retreat #6
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Last day to withdraw from Single Courses Cardoner Retreat Freshmen Retreat #6
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 73
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Intramural Spring Triathlon Challenge Registration
74 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Spring Triathlon Challenge Registration Fall 2011 Course Registration Begins
Intramural Spring Triathlon Challenge Registration
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March 2011
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Looking for ways to serve and give back to the community? Visit the Center for Community Action and Service Learning (CCASL) to learn more about service opportunities available to all Gonzaga students. The CCASL Office can be found at 617 E. Boone (between Alliance Hall and Hopkins House) or online at www.gonzaga.edu/ccasl.
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Apr 2
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Montserrat Retreat #3 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Apr 3
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Montserrat Retreat #3
Montserrat Retreat #3 Diversity Awareness Month
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Career Center, Building your Network, 12pm, Rd to Bali
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 75
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GUSTO (Gonzaga University Service to Others) through April 8
76 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Just Desserts, Social Justice Panel Event, 7-9pm Cataldo RHA Jumpstart, 8-12pm Crosby Interview Preparation, 7:30pm, Rd to Bali
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IHS First three letters, in Greek, of the name Jesus Appears as a symbol on the Seal of the Society of Jesus
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Apr 9
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Search Retreat #4 Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Apr 10
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Search Retreat #4
Search Retreat #4 Last Day to Withdraw from the Semester
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Resumania, 12pm, Career Center
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 77
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Last Week of Spring Session #2 Classes Lenten Reconciliation 7:30 pm
78 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Intramural Home Run Derby 5 pm
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University Ministry offers over 22 retreats a year. Retreats occur year round and include Freshmen, Search, Cardoner, Pilgrimage, Montserrat, Senior, and many other retreats. For more information visit the University Ministry Office on the first floor of Crosby or the Faber House across the street from the COG.
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Apr 16
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April’s Angels Cap & Gown orders will be accepted based on availability – additional air shipping charges added Crosby Trivia Night, 10pm - Midnight
Sun
Apr 17
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Palm Sunday
Senior Thesis Exhibit, Jundt Galleries through May 7
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Interested in seeing the world? Gonzaga offers many study abroad programs in a variety of countries for multiple majors. Visit the Study Abroad Office at 323 E. Boone Ave. next to Rebmann Hall to get more information and start the application process.
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“Foley Library provides a wide variety of services to support students in successful studies. Library information including hours and holiday break schedules are available by calling x5391.” Check out www.gonzaga.edu/handbook
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Semester Examinations (100/200) Senior Week Activities Senior Commencement rehearsal, 2:00pm-3:00pm, McCarthey Athletic Centre Cap & Gown pick up, 2:30pm-6:00pm, 2nd floor balcony pool entrance of the Martin Centre
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Need helping finding a job or starting a resume? Whether you are a freshman or a senior the Career Center is a great place to go for planning life after Gonzaga. The Career Center is located on the second floor of the Crosby Student Center and provides various workshops and career assistance to all students.
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There are over 60 Jesuits at Gonzaga in a variety of capacities including faculty, administrative, staff, and retired positions. Most Jesuits reside on campus in the Jesuit House, University Residence Halls, or the Cardinal Bea House.
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Mission Statement of Gonzaga University Gonzaga University belongs to a long and distinguished tradition of humanistic, Catholic, and Jesuit education. We, the trustees and regents, faculty, administration and staff of Gonzaga, are committed to preserving and developing that tradition and communicating it to our students and alumni. As humanistic, we recognize the essential role of human creativity, intelligence, and initiative in the construction of society and culture. As Catholic, we affirm the heritage which has developed through two thousand years of Christian living, theological reflection, and authentic interpretation. As Jesuit, we are inspired by the vision of Christ at work in the world, transforming it by His love, and calling men and women to work with Him in loving service of the human community. All these elements of our tradition come together within the sphere of free intellectual inquiry characteristic of a university. At Gonzaga, this inquiry is primarily focused on Western culture, within which our tradition has developed. We also believe that a knowledge of traditions and cultures different from our own draws us closer to the human family of which we are a part and makes us more aware of both the possibilities and limitations of our own heritage. Therefore, in addition to our primary emphasis on Western culture, we seek to provide for our students some opportunity to become familiar with a variety of human cultures. In the light of our own tradition and the variety of human societies, we seek to understand the world we live in. It is a world of great technological progress, scientific complexity and competing ideologies. It offers great possibilities for cooperation and interdependence, but at the same time presents us with the fact of widespread poverty, hunger, injustice, and the prospect of degeneration and destruction. We seek to provide for our students some understanding of contemporary civilization; and we invite them to reflect with us on the problems and possibilities of a scientific age, the ideological differences that separate the peoples of the world, and the rights and responsibilities that come from commitment to a free society. In this way we hope to prepare our students for an enlightened dedication to the Christian ideals of justice and peace. Our students cannot assimilate the tradition of which Gonzaga is a part nor the variety of human culture, nor can they understand the problems of the world, without the development and discipline of their imagination, intelligence, and moral judgment. Consequently, we are committed at Gonzaga to developing these faculties. And since what is assimilated needs to be communicated if it is to make a difference, we also seek to develop in our students the skills of effective writing and speaking. We believe that our students, while they are developing general knowledge and skills during their years at Gonzaga, should also attain more specialized competence in at least one discipline or profession. We hope that the integration of liberal humanistic learning and skills with a specialized competence will enable our graduates to enter creatively, intelligently, and with deep moral conviction into a variety of endeavors, and provide leadership in the arts, the professions, business, and public service. Through its academic and student life programs, the Gonzaga community encourages its students to develop certain personal qualities: self-knowledge, self-acceptance, a restless curiosity, a desire for truth, a mature concern for others, and a thirst for justice. Many of our students will find the basis for these qualities in a dynamic Christian faith. Gonzaga tries to provide opportunities for these students to express their faith in a deepening life of prayer, participation, in liturgical worship and fidelity to the teachings of the Gospel. Other students will proceed from a non-Christian religious background or from secular philosophic and moral principles. We hope that all our graduates will live creative, productive, and moral lives, seeking to fulfill their own aspirations and at the same time, actively supporting the aspirations of others by a generous sharing of their gifts. Š2006 Gonzaga University. All Rights Reserved. 90 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
“VISION STATEMENT” Approved by the Board of Trustees on December 9, 2005 Deeply rooted in the centuries-old tradition of Jesuit education, Gonzaga University aspires to develop the whole person through contemplation, intellectual dialogue, and engagement within a vibrant Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic learning community. We exist to develop generations of leaders whose actions reflect a faith that promotes justice, the pursuit of truth, a dedication to service, and a commitment to ethics and the common good.
“Vision Statement” Approved by the Board of Trustees on December 9, 2005
Preface The Gonzaga ethos, in practice, can be seen as one of “overlapping commitments,” where we as a community agree on values and principles, some of us for religious reasons (whether Catholic or Christian or from other religious traditions), some of us for humanistic reasons, and some from our grounding in the Jesuit spirituality. We see these three terms as informing and bounding our ethos, creating a common field. While each of us may have a different location within this field, closer to one boundary than another, depending upon our grounding inspiration, all of us are presumed to operate within the same field. The Mission of Gonzaga University is at once Jesuit, Catholic and humanistic. Our sense is that the Mission, and thereby the community, is better served when statements about these terms are also symmetrical. For example we require a Jesuit way of proceeding that supports and complements Catholicism, and a Catholic Church that supports Jesuit education; a humanism that is supportive of Catholicism but also a Catholicism that is supportive of humanistic values, and so forth.
References The term “Jesuit” refers to a religious Order of men within the Catholic Church, who have committed their lives to the service of God in specific works. Through the profound influence of the Jesuit intellectual tradition and the vision of the Spiritual Exercises, the Constitutions, and documents of its General Congregations, Jesuits and their colleagues participate in the work of the Society of Jesus. In the context of the University, “Jesuit education” includes major themes: helping students to find their own calling from God through the creation of a discerning heart that can identify their true desires; the cultivation of a faith that promotes justice; and the formation of “persons for others”—students who graduate with a desire to give something back to their community. “Jesuit” also means helping students recognize and confront the realities of sin and suffering in the world—not only through study but through solidarity with the marginal in our society by direct hands on, face-to-face engagement. We should aspire to form committed Christians and engaged citizens allied in the building of a more humane and just society. The term “Catholic” refers to a specific Church, which expresses itself through living the Gospel of Christ, and understands itself through time in its Councils and traditions.1 The Jesuits and their colleagues carry out their Mission as a vocation within this Church. The Catholic Church provides the opportunity for the cultivation of a vibrant and mature faith life, and a means of reaching out to the world with a message of hope: a belief in the love of God. The Catholic Church includes a sacramental, moral, and intellectual tradition which seeks dialogue beyond itself to reach that horizon of hope and love. A significant way in which the University serves the Church is by providing a forum in which Catholicism can enter into critical (that is, intellectually reasoned and responsible) dialogue with other voices and other fields of knowledge. It has been said many times over these last several years, that the Catholic university is a significant “place where the Church does its thinking.”2 The term “humanistic” is understood to include the quest for self-knowledge and the formation of a virtuous character.3 We impart to our students a critical understanding and appreciation of our common human nature, the moral heritage of their culture and society, as well as some exposure and education in cultures and societies different from our own. We also impart to students a similarly critically informed understanding and appreciation for their own religious traditions and an exposure and education to other religious traditions prevalent in our global community. Humanistic, in its original meaning, “of the humanities,” is meant beyond academics to include the development of the whole person, helping students to integrate their lives into a harmonious whole and learning to prize and respect the flourishing of others, however different from themselves. This latter sense links “humanistic” to both “Catholic” and “Jesuit,” which have a concern for the faith that promotes not only individual, but social justice. The integration of the three therefore requires an integration of faith, justice, ethics, service, and leadership for the common good into a vibrant learning environment. 1 The Catholic Church has most recently articulated its relationship to Catholic universities through the apostolic constitution, Ex Corde Ecclesiae. In addition, the Documents of Vatican II, and the Social and other encyclicals, have shed great light on the need for, and the value and nature of, Catholic higher education. 2 Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, former President, Notre Dame. 3 Within the Jesuit tradition, “humanism” is seen as distinct from “secular humanism” (see Preface).
Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 91
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY’S STATEMENT ON NON-DISCRIMINATION Gonzaga University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action University. The University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, or any other non-merit factor in employment, educational program, or activities which it operates. All University policies, practices, and procedures are consistent with Gonzaga’s Catholic, Jesuit identity and Mission Statement, and comply with federal and state regulations, including Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. To inquire about the University’s non-discrimination policy, please contact the Equal Opportunity Officer at 313-6910 or extension 6910.
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT TO HUMAN DIVERSITY Gonzaga University’s distinguished tradition of humanistic, Catholic, and Jesuit education recognizes that all human beings have the same sacred origin, nature, and inherent dignity regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, economic status, or other differences. The University believes in the principles of holistic education and strives to provide all community members with opportunities for a variety of experiences from which they can learn and grow. The University recognizes that the quality of education as well as the growth and development of the human person is enhanced by awareness of and learning from persons with different experiences, backgrounds, and ideas. This approach equips all community members, especially its graduates, to understand and relate to persons from all cultures and backgrounds. The University is committed to promoting awareness and acceptance of human diversity. The University further strives to provide an environment in which all members can reap the educational and experiential benefits of a diverse community whose members reflect a variety of cultures, backgrounds, ideas, and values consistent with the University’s traditions and Mission Statement.
STUDENT LIFE MISSION STATEMENT In partnership with students, faculty, administrators and other members of the Gonzaga University community, the Division of Student Life assists students in their pursuit of an education based on Jesuit tradition and the Gonzaga University Mission Statement. Students come to Gonzaga University as unique individuals with contributions to offer and talents to be developed. We strive to know the students personally, encourage them to grow and to mature, and to enrich their education by challenging them to act on all areas of their development. Recognizing growth as a continuous process, we are sensitive and responsive to the spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and emotional growth needs of our students. We want students to commit to excellence; to develop their talents more fully; to be involved in the educational community; to develop mutual respect for and sensitivity to others; to commit to honesty; to communicate openly; to value and to offer service to others; to increase their awareness of the oppressed; and to work for a just society. The Division of Student Life is committed to serving students and the Gonzaga University community through counseling, health education and service, career planning, prayer and worship, crisis intervention, student orientation, student discipline, and serving on university committees. Our program objectives are intended to assist students in achieving the maximum benefit from their educational experience and to improve the quality of campus life.
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STUDENT LIFE DIVISION DEPARTMENTS Vice President for Student Life Addiction/Assessment-Follow-Up Campus Public Safety & Security Campus Services Career Center Center for Community Action and Service Learning (CCASL) Chaplains-in-Residence Counseling Center Crosby Student Center Dean of Students Health Center
Housing and Residence Life Judicial Affairs and Student Conduct Leadership Opportunities and Programs LGBT-Resource Center Off-Campus Relations Parent & Family Office Student Activities Student Life Office and Leadership Team Student Publications Student Wellness and Prevention Education Switchboard Unity Multicultural Education Center
STUDENT LIFE OFFICE In the Student Life Division, led by the Vice President for Student Life, we complement students’ classroom experiences by becoming actively involved in extracurricular and co-curricular activities and services. We encourage each student to take full advantage of the numerous growth and development opportunities existing on and off campus. Our goal is to assist students in becoming well informed, responsible, and contributing members of the Gonzaga community. We are here for students; helping with the myriad of challenges, questions, and concerns they may have; providing services and programs to meet their needs; and encourage their growth and development to the fullest potential. We are available to students in the following ways: Coordinating and presenting the new Student Orientation Program offering programs and activities for incoming students Providing a basic understanding of campus life and assisting students in adjusting Informing, explaining and interpreting University policy to students Developing and communicating conduct standards Receiving information and intervening with students behaving in ways that may be detrimental to self and others Providing leadership in crisis situations Informing students of available resources Guiding students in the resolution of conflicts Initiating policies and programs that improve safety and security on campus Encouraging and supporting student volunteers in both the Gonzaga and Spokane communities Advising student government and other campus organizations Offering leadership development opportunities Partnering with faculty as a student development resource Establishing and improving relations with the local neighborhood The Student Life office located in College Hall 120, and can be reached at extension 4100. All students are welcome!
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Gonzaga Activities Board. this is where BIG IDEAS come together to make your time at gonzaga
unforgettable.
Coffeehouse - Anna Comfort Dances and Concerts - Alex Williams CAMO - Marvin Dumas Performing Arts and Lectures - Nancy Carl Weekend Events - Mallory Wilson Community Events - Melanie Kondrat GAB Coordinator - Heidi Pettit Get into contact with any one of our dedicated staff members by sending an e-mail to: gsba-gabcoordinator@gonzaga.edu
Gonzaga
CLUBS get involved or create your own! For a list of clubs go to www.gogsba.com Patrick McDonnell Director of Clubs & Organizations (509) 313-4087 gsba-clubs@gonzaga.edu
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David Schrieber Club Sports Chair (509) 313-4087 gsba-clubsports@gonzaga.edu
Dave Rovick Coordinator of Student Activities (509) 313-4069 rovick@gonzaga.edu
GONZAGA STUDENT BODY ASSOCIATION (GSBA) GSBA provides opportunities for student growth and involvement through representation, communication, and collaboration with Gonzaga and the surrounding communities. Every matriculated undergraduate student is a member of GSBA! Elected and appointed GSBA officers address a broad range of student initiatives and concerns and seek solutions by working with the student body. They provide leadership for the development of the Gonzaga community through the sponsorship of clubs, activities, legislation, and open forums. GSBA officers serve on one of three branches: The Executive Branch is led by the GSBA President and their Cabinet. An Executive Staff (including the Gonzaga Activities Board, see below) supports the organization and the student body. Each class also elects a President and Vice President to serve on the Executive Council along with other student leaders from GSBA and Residence Hall Association. The Legislative Branch includes 24 Senators who discuss legislative measures and serve on four Senate committees (Academics, Finance, Governance, and Student Affairs). The GSBA Senate debates issues ranging from allocation of GSBA funds to the development of student services on campus. Any student can write legislation for Senator sponsorship. The Judicial Branch is comprised of five students who serve as a peer-review board in club conduct cases. The Judicial Board also reviews the constitutionality of Senate legislation and interprets GSBA’s governing documents when conflicts arise. GSBA offers a variety of ways for students to get involved. Elections take place each fall and spring for Senate and some Executive positions. Appointed positions on the Executive and Judicial branches are selected by applications and interviews in the spring. The GSBA Street Team is a volunteer group that works directly with GSBA to promote and staff events on campus. GSBA also coordinates with the administration through the GSBA President’s Council. Students are appointed to serve on University committees for academics, student publications, diversity, sustainability, athletics, and budgeting. Cabinet, Executive Council, and Senate meetings are open to the student body and all GSBA members are encouraged to attend. GSBA also invites students to participate in one of the many GSBA-sponsored clubs and organizations on campus. More information is available at www.gogsba.com. Please contact GSBA at extension 5824 or in the GSBA office on the second floor of Crosby Student Center. GONZAGA ACTIVITIES BOARD (GAB) GAB is the programming arm of GSBA, dedicated to providing quality entertainment and educational opportunities for the student body. It is comprised of seven students: GAB Coordinator, Campus Awareness of Multicultural Opportunities (CAMO) chair, Coffeehouse chair, Community Events chair, Dances & Concerts chair, Performing Arts & Lectures chair, and Weekend Events chair. In conjunction with the Office of Student Activities, GAB coordinates the planning and execution of all GSBA-sponsored events. Suggestions for events or specific performers are welcome. Please contact the appropriate GAB chairperson at extension 5824 or in the GSBA office on the second floor of Crosby Student Center. RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION (RHA) The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is the student governing body for the entire Gonzaga Residence Hall system. RHA was established to promote the interests, needs, and concerns of residence hall students within the greater University community. This organization has three main pillars: programming, advocacy, and leadership. It upholds these initiatives by putting on social, educational, service, community building events, offering opportunities for student leadership development, and serving on various university committees. The RHA office is located in Twohy Hall for the 2010-2011 academic year and can be reached at extension 4180. Please see ‘Residence Hall Government,’ located within the Housing and Residence section on page 164 of this handbook. STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS The Office of Student Activities, in conjunction with the SBA and GSBA’s Director of Clubs and Organizations oversees all student-run clubs, which are, or seek to be recognized and funded by the University. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 95
Student Organizations Information
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For more information, including a list of current and emerging clubs and organizations, information about joining a club, starting a club, or contacting someone in a club, visit the Clubs and Organizations office, Crosby Room 200, or call extension 4087. Information is also available from the Office of Student Activities at extension 6123. Please check with the Student Activities Office, Crosby Room 200, at extension 6123 or your department head for more information. The Vice President for Student Life gives final approval for all student organizations. Any group interested in forming an organization can obtain detailed information from the Office of Student Activities. See the on-line version of the clubs and organizations manual for the organization recognition process. CLUBS LIST: www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Get-Involved/ClubsandOrganizations.asp Preamble from the “UNIVERSITY STUDENT ORGANIZATION APPROVAL CRITERIA” University approval of student organizations is a privilege, not a right. Accordingly, student organizations are expected to meet and maintain certain standards that are in keeping with the mission of the University. The University reserves the right to monitor all organizational activities and to conduct both regular and periodic reviews of approved student organizations to ensure that ongoing activities remain consistent with the stated goals and purpose of the organization. The University may, at any time, suspend or revoke approval of a student organization. Furthermore, student organizations which violate University policies rules or expectations, of conduct, or conflict with the mission, policies, practices, or goals of the University, or its Catholic, Jesuit traditions and moral teachings, may be subject to disciplinary action, including the suspension or loss of University approval. Approval of a student organization by the University in no way implies consent or endorsement of the positions or points of view espoused publicly or privately by members of the organization. Consequently, student organizations shall, at all times, represent themselves in a manner which reflects this policy, which clearly state that the views held by the student organizations are its own and not necessarily the views, opinions, or beliefs of the University, its faculty, administration, staff, or student body. Some organizations which have already been approved or may gain approval in the future, could possibly engage in activities which may be considered dangerous to the physical safety and health of the participants. If the danger and risk of such activities seem to be unreasonable and unmerited, the University will deny the petition for approval or rescind previous approval. Organizations should be aware that the fact of approval of an organization does not imply the University feels the organization’s activities are safe and free from danger and/or risk. The University president and Board of Trustees hold final authority to grant, deny, suspend, or revoke approval of any student organization. Student Organization Conduct Expectations and Judicial Process The student conduct expectations and standards apply to behavior on University property, at all university sponsored activities held on or off-campus and to students’ off campus behavior which may negatively impact the institution and/ or the institutions reputation. Expectations and standards apply to both the individual student and any student organization. In addition to the student conduct expectations and standards student organizations must adhere to the following student organization expectations. All clubs and organizations will: Be consistent with the University’s Mission and Ethos statement and abide by any and all University policies’ and procedures. Ensure that club involvement and activities do not adversely effect the academic success of their members or other Gonzaga community members. Follow all state, local and federal laws. Follow the policies and procedures of their sponsoring organization. Must have an advisor who is a professional faculty or staff employee of Gonzaga University or an affiliate of Gonzaga University – i.e. Sodexo. Will abide by Gonzaga’s policies and procedures in both on- and off- campus activities. Must follow club’s own constitution and by-laws. Be responsible for all financial transactions done by and/or in the name of the club. All financial transactions will proceed through the clubs controller account or GSBA. No off-campus bank accounts allowed. Must have at least ten student members (5 for law school clubs). Register their club annually with the Clubs & Organizations Office. Follow the University “Events Policy” for all events and programs. Understand and abide by the University Hazing Policy and Alcohol Policies. 96 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Student Organization Judicial Process The Office of Student Activities and/or the Office of Student Life are the initial gatekeepers for student organization conduct and expectations. Violations of organizational expectations or student conduct expectations will attempt to be resolved at the lowest level possible. When a possible violations is reported to either office or either office is made aware of a violation the first step will be to determine what kind of violation it is; a procedural violation or conduct violation Procedural Violations Violations of a procedural nature will be handled by the Office of Student Activities or the GSBA Director of Clubs and Organizations. They will consult the other before any final decision is made. Examples include but are not limited to: failure to register, lack of communication, not following university protocols, failure to sign and submit liability waivers, etc. Clubs can be made “inactive” for procedural violations, and typically will stay inactive until the procedure is completed satisfactorily. Other sanctions can include loss of GSBA funding, loss of event sponsorship privileges, loss of practices and/or games, mandatory meetings etc. Typically these sanctions are meant to rectify the procedural violations and help ensure that the clubs does not let it happen again. Inactive- An inactive student organization means that there has been little to no student interest in the club or that the club has failed to complete a required process for being a recognized student organization. If an organization is inactive for more than four years, then it must go through the entire new student organization recognition process to regain recognition. Conduct Violations If a report of possible conduct violations by a student organization are made the first step will be whether the reported conduct merits a judicial hearing. This decision will rest solely with the Dean of Students or designee. If it is determined that a judicial hearing is necessary then the Dean of Students will determine whom or what board is most appropriate for the case. The student organization will be assigned an advisor to help them through the process. All attempts will be made to have the case heard as soon as possible. The judicial boards determine if the club violated student and/or organization conduct standards. If a decision is made that the student organization did violate conduct expectations then the judicial board will also recommend appropriate sanctions to the Dean of Students for final approval. STUDENT ORGANIZATION CONDUCT STATUS LEVELS If a student organization is found responsible for violating the student conduct expectations and/or organization conduct expectations they will typically be given a conduct status level. Below is the list of conduct status levels for student organizations. Termination – The student organization is no longer recognized by the University and essentially no longer exists at the University. This status will remain for at least four years at which time any students interested in starting the organization again must go through the entire new student organization recognition request process. Suspension – The separation of the student organization from the University for a specified period of time. The student organization may not participate in any University sponsored activity, may not use the University’s name and must cease all organizational events and activity. Reinstatement after disciplinary suspension requires the approval of the Dean of Students or his/her designee and may require that certain requirements and/or sanctions be met prior to reinstatement. Interim Suspension – In some instances because of the nature of the reported violations a student organization can be interim suspended. The student organization leaders will be notified immediately if this decision is made. All organizational activities must cease until the interim suspension is lifted. Interim suspension will remain in effect until a full investigation and/or hearing can be conducted to determine the final outcome of the reported violations. The authority to interim suspend a student organization rests with either the Office of Student Activities or the Office of Student Life. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 97
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Maintain good communication with the Office of Clubs and Organizations by checking, updating and maintaining their ICS website and checking their club mailbox at least once a week. Follow all policies and procedures of the various departments and/or organizations in which they might interact with. These may include, but are not limited too the Controller’s Office, University Relations, Campus Services, GSBA, Student Activities, Sodexo, Athletics, Security, etc. Accept responsibility for member’s behavior including whenever an event is held, officially or unofficially, in the name of the organization or whenever the action of a member draws attention to the organization rather than to the member as an individual. Any club that is inactive for over four years will be expected to repeat the club recognition process. All philosophical or general changes in the clubs original recognition paperwork must be submitted to the Clubs & Organizations Office immediately so as to not affect the clubs standing with the University. Registration and/or recognition does not commit the University to the proposed programs of any organization. Student organizations that fail to meet the expectations or violate the conduct standards may be subject to a judicial hearing and organizational sanctions.
Disciplinary Probation – The student organization will be served notice that its behavior violates the University’s Code of Conduct. The organization may be barred from participation in all or designated co-curricular activities, use of university facilities and may be subject to other sanctions. The organization will be notified that any further violations of University rules and regulations may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary Reprimand – The student organization is warned that its conduct is in violation of University rules and regulations and that further misconduct may be treated more severely. A disciplinary reprimand may also include other sanctions.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION SANCTIONS Restitution – The student organization is required to make payment to the University, other persons, groups, or organizations for damages that result from violations of conduct regulations. Service/Work Project – The student organization will be assigned to complete a specified community service or work project. Fines – The student organization will be required to pay a specified monetary fine to the University within a specified period of time. Denial of Access or Restriction of Access to a University Building or Facility – The student organization will be denied access or allowed only restricted access to a specific building or facility for a stated period of time. Referral for Prosecution – Where reasonable cause exists to believe a student organization has violated local, state or federal criminal laws — and especially where violations of laws relating to unlawful possession, use or distribution of drugs or alcohol occurred on University property or in the course of any University activities — the matter may be referred to civil authorities for prosecution. Other Sanctions – Other sanctions which are intended to engage the student organization in a positive learning experience related to the organization’s inappropriate behavior may be imposed by the judicial hearing officer and/or board. These sanctions may include, but are not limited to, engaging in a campus or community service project, attending or presenting a program related to implications of the organization’s conduct, or review of the organization’s membership. In determining and/or recommending sanctions for violations of University rules and regulations, the judicial officer and/or judicial board will consider such factors as attitude of the organization’s officers; past record, both positive and negative; the severity of the damage, injury, harm, or disruption done or the potential for such; the organization’s honesty, cooperation, and willingness to make amends; and other factors deemed relevant. A sanction or a combination of sanctions from among those stated above may be imposed.
Notification of Decision and Outcomes The outcome and decision of a student organization judicial hearing will generally be made in writing to the student organization leaders, the organizations advisor, the Office of Student Activities and the GSBA Director of Clubs and Organizations. It will include what, if any, violations the organization is being found responsible for, what their conduct status level is, what, if any sanctions, where assigned and how and to whom an appeal can be made. Because student organizations involve and effect a much wider aspect of the University community, the University reserves the right to notify the university community of the outcome of a judicial case against a club. This notification to the university will not include specific names or specifics about the incident, but more a general statement of what policies where violated and what the clubs conduct status level is. This notification will follow FERPA guidelines.
Distinguishing club conduct versus individual conduct When conduct violations occur at an official or unofficial organizational event the student organization may be held accountable. It is not always clear to when actions or behaviors are of an individual or organizational nature or what an “unofficial” organizational event may be. The following are guidelines the Office of Student life and/or the Judicial Board may use in determining if the actions or behavior were of an individual or organizational nature. How many members of the organization where present or aware of the situation? What percentage of the group present were members of the organization? What was the clubs knowledge of the situation/incident prior to it happening? What was the clubs leaderships’ awareness or knowledge? What was the public or Gonzaga community perception of the event? Did the club create or contribute to the environment which created or lead to the situation/incident? Would the situation/incident have occurred if the club did not exist? How has the organization handled the incident/situation and/or its members since the incident? Student organizations are strongly encouraged to have internal processes to address member’s behavior. This not only ensures that the student organization is holding its self to the university standards, but may also keep judicial proceedings from taking place against the organization for actions of individual members. 98 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
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Individual members of clubs may also be held individually accountable for violations committed by student organizations, but this would occur through the normal judicial process for individuals not through the organizational judicial process. If the person or board hearing the case feels that some of the individuals involved should be held individually accountable they may recommend this to the Dean of Students/Chief Judicial Officer.
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ACADEMICS Code of Academic Honesty The University’s Mission Statement expresses Gonzaga’s self-understanding in terms of humanist, Catholic, and Jesuit traditions. The Statement also explains Gonzaga’s educational mission in terms of the ideals of creativity, intelligence, selfknowledge, desire for the truth, mature concern for others, and a thirst for justice. The Statement makes these traditions and ideals become concrete and practical by relating them to academic programs whose goals are to teach professional expertise and the mastery of a particular body of knowledge. Honesty is an essential part of these traditions, ideals, and practical goals. Gonzaga’s Mission Statement promises, and therefore must, maintain high standards of academic honesty. Without honesty the humanistic, Catholic, and Jesuit traditions could not continue; knowledge would neither be taught nor learned. Even the less obviously ethical and educational principles in the Mission Statement require honesty. Creativity without honesty becomes self-indulgence, intelligence without honesty degenerates into mere mental power. Self-knowledge without honesty cannot rise above self-deception, and the desire for truth becomes a craving for the rewards of those who have honestly found the truth. Without honesty, a concern for others may easily serve as a disguise for manipulation. The commitment to justice requires honesty, for to cheat, to fabricate, or to plagiarize is to act unjustly. Professional expertise requires honesty: cheating or plagiarizing denies the essence of what it means to be a professional in any field. Because honesty is so essential to the traditions, ideals, and goals which define its kind of education, Gonzaga is committed to protecting academic honesty. This commitment entails practical consequences. To be fair to all members of the University, the University must explain clearly what these practical consequences of its commitment to academic honesty are. We do so here: Gonzaga’s Code of Academic Honesty includes the following: 1. Academic Honesty consists of truth-telling and truthful representations in all academic contexts; 2. Academic Dishonesty consists of any of the following activities: cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and facilitating academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is an attempt to deceive, to distort someone’s perception of reality in order to gain a record of academic accomplishment greater than deserved. Academic dishonesty is not limited to the conduct illustrated here, because it is not possible to illustrate all the possible ways of being dishonest academically. A student in doubt about whether a particular course of conduct might violate Gonzaga’s standards of academic honesty should talk with the course instructor before engaging in that conduct. 3. Penalties for academic dishonesty will be imposed through the Academic Honesty Policy, which all faculty and students are expected to understand and uphold. The complete description of the Academic Honesty Policy can be found online and in the offices of the Academic Vice President or Academic Services. Instructors are strongly encouraged to inform each fo their classes about the Academic Honesty Policy. ACADEMIC FREEDOM OF STUDENTS Protection of Freedom of Expression: Students are free to take reasoned exception to the views offered in particular courses of study. They may, however, be required to know thoroughly the particulars set out by the instructor, but are free to reserve personal judgment as to the truth or falsity of what is presented. Knowledge and academic performance should be the norms by which students are graded. Protection Against Unjust Grading: Students must maintain standards of academic performance set by this institution if they are to receive the certificate of competence implied by course credits and degrees. The instructor is the normal and competent judge of these matters, but the students must be protected from the rare case of unjust grading and evaluation. All allegations of unfair or prejudiced grading may be reviewed by the Dean of the appropriate school and, if necessary, by the Academic Vice President, whose decision is final. ACADEMIC ADVISING Gonzaga University offers a wide variety of courses and programs, consisting of seven undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, as well as many minors and concentrations. The University places great emphasis on academic advising to ensure you can take full advantage of our many offerings. All students are assigned an academic advisor. This person will provide you with key information about programs and requirements, as well as advice on course planning, degree requirements and academic policy at Gonzaga. The role of the advisor is not to do these things for you, but to provide you with guidance through your academic journey at Gonzaga. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring you complete all degree requirements as set forth in the Undergraduate Catalogue. You will meet with your advisor at least once each term, to obtain your mid-term grades and your Advisor Release Number, which enables you to register for courses for the upcoming semester. Of course, your advisor would like to see you Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 101
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more often, and is available for conversations throughout each semester regarding your successes, struggles, and goals. (Check with your advisor each term for office hours, as these may change from semester to semester.) Your advisor will not only assist you with course planning, but also can help interpret University policies and requirements, clarify academic or career goals, assist you with academic forms and petitions, and refer you to other on- and off-campus resources. Your academic advisor will be a key resource during your time at Gonzaga - get to know him/her well. As your academic interests and/or needs change, know that you may request a change of advisor. Declaration of Major/ Change of Advisor forms can be obtained in any Dean’s office, as well as the Office of Academic Services. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ABSENCES Students are presumed to have sufficient maturity to recognize their responsibility for regular class attendance. Since illness or other good reason may prevent attendance, Gonzaga University has a standard policy on absences. However, students should check the syllabus for each course to confirm the instructor’s specific attendance policy, which should be clearly delineated within each syllabus, which cannot be more restrictive than the GU policy. Gonzaga’s policy on absences stipulates that the maximum allowable absences is two class hours (100 minutes) for each class credit.. For the three-credit class, the maximum absence is, therefore, six class hours (300 minutes). Classes scheduled to meet for more than 50 minutes have more than one class hour for each meeting (e.g., a class which meets for 75 minutes has one and one-half hours for each scheduled meeting). Instructors may report absences to the Registrar’s Office, which will in turn notify the student they may be in danger of receiving a “V” for the course. The grade given for excessive absence is “V,” which has the same effect as “F”(Fail) and is counted in the GPA. This outcome can be appealed to the Dean of the School/College in which the course is offered. Faculty are encouraged to work with individual students to ensure academic success. ACADEMIC SERVICES The Office of Academic Services provides support to the students, staff, faculty, and parents of Gonzaga University through a variety of programs and initiatives including, the Early Warning System, academic advising, academic standing and probation, academic summer programs for incoming freshmen, freshman registration, work with the Center for Teaching & Advising, and individual coaching for students and faculty on academic issues. These programs form the foundation of the University’s efforts in student retention and success. To learn more about the programs and initiatives this office provides, please visit the website, www.gonzaga.edu/academicservices or call extension 4072. FACULTY INITIATED STUDENT DROPS If a student misses the first day of class without notifying the instructor prior to the second class meeting, the student may be dropped from the course, provided that the course is closed and there are wait listed students. Professors will report absences to the dean, who, upon approval, will notify the Registrar’s Office to drop students from the course. Students should contact professors or teaching departments in advance if they plan to be absent the first class day of class. If you register for a course that you decide not to take, you must officially drop the course through the Registrar’s Office. The consequence of not officially dropping courses is a V (unofficial withdrawal) grade which is calculated as a failing grade and is counted in your grade point average (GPA). You should NOT assume that professors will automatically initiate course drops for absence from the first day of course sections. Your credit load will be reduced when courses are dropped. This reduction may affect financial aid awards, scholarship eligibility, athletic eligibility, VA benefits, and any other areas that are dependent on minimum credit limits. REGISTRAR RELATED POLICIES 1. Most registration changes may be made over ZAGWEB. Course Authorizations, Independent Studies, Internships, and registration restrictions are processed in person in the Registrar’s office. 2. Students must confirm financial arrangements in Student Accounts before registration becomes official. The dates for changing registration can be found in the important dates and deadlines on the Registrar office web pages. 3. Courses dropped during the first week of a semester are deleted from the record. (Refer to the last day to add/drop a class for date.) A grade of “W”, official withdrawal, is recorded on the student’s transcript for courses that are withdrawn after this date. CLASSIFICATION First Year Undergraduate - 0 through 25 credits completed Second Year Undergraduate - 26 through 59 credits completed Third Year Undergraduate - 60 through 95 credits completed Fourth Year Undergraduate - 96 or more credits completed Post baccalaureate is a student with a Bachelor’s degree who continues to take undergraduate-level courses for another degree or credential. 102 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Graduate is a student accepted into a graduate degree program. Non-matriculated student is a non-degree-seeking student.
PREP WEEK POLICY As accepted by the Academic Council, the purpose of Prep Week pertains to courses with final exams. Its purpose is to allow students time to prepare for their final examinations in undergraduate courses. Only minor assignments (those worth no more than 10 percent of the course grade) may be given during the time period designated as Prep Week. Make-up exams and paper extensions will be permitted at the discretion of the instructor and student. For additional information or clarification of this policy, contact the Office of the Academic Vice President. GRADE CHANGES Changes in grades require a petition signed by both the instructor and the Dean of the college or School in which the course is taught. GRADE REPORTS Grade reports are issued at mid-semester for undergraduates. Undergraduate students receive their mid-semester grade reports from their advisors, and their final grades by accessing them on line via their personal ZAGWEB account. Mid-term grade reports are not recorded on a student’s official transcript. PASS-FAIL Gonzaga University offers undergraduate students the opportunity to take a limited number of courses on a pass-fail basis. Check with the Registrar’s Office for regulations. TRANSCRIPT REQUEST SERVICE An official transcript can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office at a cost of $5.00 per copy. Transcripts can be ordered “in person” at the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office is in Room 229 in College Hall. Transcript requests can be ordered via the Web at: www.gonzaga.edu. Then select – Quick Links – Transcript Requests Complete information regarding transcript requests can be found in the on-line version of the handbook and on the Registrar Office web pages at www.gonzaga.edu, then Quick Links, then Register. GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING, UNSATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS, PROBATION, AND ACADEMIC DISMISSAL Students are on Academic Probation whenever the term and/or cumulative GPA falls below a 2.00. To be in Good Academic Standing with the University, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 as determined at the end of every semester, beginning with the completion of the student’s second regular (non-summer) semester at Gonzaga University. Good Academic Standing is required for all graduating students, and it may impact a student’s ability to receive financial aid, scholarships, or to represent Gonzaga in extra-curricular activities. Students on academic probation, regardless of their academic standing, may be subject to academic dismissal from the University. A notation of “Academic Dismissal” will appear on grade reports and transcripts. Dismissed students have an opportunity for appeal. Directions for this process are indicated in the dismissal letter sent to the student. Those receiving financial aid also may be subject to Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Probation or Suspension, which may result in additional financial consequences. Further information can be found in the Financial Aid section of this handbook FINANCIAL AID PROBATION If a full-time student fails to earn 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00 for one semester for which he/she is registered, that student will be placed on financial aid probation. If satisfactory progress is not made during the probationary semester, the student will not receive any additional funds until satisfactory academic progress is achieved. Students denied financial aid because of unsatisfactory academic progress may appeal to the Financial Aid Committee. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Gonzaga and must interrupt their education for a period of not more than one year may be eligible for a leave of absence from the University. To be eligible for a leave of absence, a student must have at least a 2.00 in the preceding fall or spring semester, a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and plan to return within a year. Leave of Absence forms are available from the Office of Academic Services (OAS). Students requesting a leave of absence must have an interview and obtain approval from OAS. OAS will assist students in acquiring approvals from the following offices as necessary: Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts. Students are not eligible to reside on campus, attend classes, or participate in regular campus activities during their absence. Students who attend Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 103
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EXAMINATIONS Regular major examinations in all subjects are held at the end of the semester and at mid-semester, at the option of the instructor.
another school during their leave of absence will have that status voided and they must apply for re-admission to the University. Leaves of absence will not extend beyond one academic year. Students who wish to return to the University after the termination date of their leave of absence must apply for readmission to the University WITHDRAWALS Students who register but decide not to attend should notify the Office of Academic Services to drop those course and avoid penalties. A leave of absence may be appropriate if a student plans to return to Gonzaga within a year, and does not plan to attend another school. Financial adjustments and possible reimbursements are based on the effective dates of complete withdrawal. Room and board will be prorated through a portion of the semester. Financial aid funds will be refunded in accordance with government and University regulations. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS POLICY Gonzaga University’s policy concerning the confidentiality of student educational records reflects a reasonable balance between the obligation of the institution for the instruction and welfare of its students and its responsibility to society. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) relates to access to student educational records. Gonzaga University will make a reasonable effort to extend to eligible students and their parents the rights granted by the act. Student Access To Records: On presentation of appropriate identification and under circumstances that prevent alteration or mutilation of records, a student will be able to inspect his/her educational records under FERPA. University departments may charge a fee for copies of records. A student may challenge the contents of his/her educational records, may have a hearing if the outcome of the challenge is unsatisfactory, and may submit explanatory statements for inclusion in his/ her file if the decision of the hearing panel is unsatisfactory. Student Directory Information: Certain categories of student information are considered “open” or directory information which may be published in a student directory or event program and released to the media and to the public if a student is enrolled at the University at the time of the request. Directory information includes the following: Student Name Full or Part Time Enrollment Status Local & Permanent Addresses & Telephone Numbers Year in School (Class) E-mail address Degree(s) Received and/or pursued Place of Birth Scholastic Honors and Awards Received Visual Image (photograph, video) Other Educational Institutions Attended Major Field of Study Weight and Height of Athletic Team Members Dates of Attendance (Current and Past) A student may request that directory information not be released by so indicating in the Registrar’s office. In that case, no information will be disclosed except with the consent of the student or as otherwise allowed by FERPA. No personally identifiable information contained in a student’s educational records, other than directory information, will be given to any outside third party, except as authorized by the Act, without the student’s written consent. Offices of Gonzaga University release student information with the understanding that the information will be used only for the purpose for which it is requested and will not be given to any other individual or entity. The recipient of the student information will keep the information in such a way that the information cannot be accessed by unauthorized personnel. Parents or Guardians Access: Parents or guardians may have access to grade reports and other reports of a student’s activity if they establish, to the satisfaction of the University, that the student is dependent, for income tax purposes, on the parents or guardians for the student’s support. Parents must provide a copy of the last filed income tax return form as proof of a student’s dependency prior to the release of any data. If a student is receiving financial aid, records in the office of Financial Aid at the University may be used as a proof of dependency. This information can be accessed by designated individuals if the student completes a disclosure form assigning this privilege. This form is available in the Registrar’s office as well as in the Office of Academic Services. Faculty and Administrator Access: A faculty member or administrative officer of Gonzaga University who has a legitimate need to use a student’s educational records will be allowed access to such records as needed without prior permission from the student. Legal Requests: Subpoenas, court orders, summons, or search warrants for records will be acted on according to the directions of the University’s legal counsel. The University will make a reasonable attempt to notify the student in advance when non-directory information is to be released in response to subpoenas or court orders. Right to Challenge: Students have a right to file complaints with the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) in Washington, D.C. concerning alleged failure by the University to comply with FERPA. For more information, please contact the University Registrar.
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Gonzaga’s values-based policies, rules and expectations apply to all undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as non-matriculated and auditing students, attending Gonzaga University, unless otherwise specifically superseded by the policies adopted by a particular college or school in writing. The content of this Handbook also applies to all students enrolled in the Gonzaga-In-Florence program as well as other study abroad programs managed by Gonzaga University, except where modified by policies, rules and expectations specific to that program. All provisions in this Student Handbook will be considered consistent with the Catholic, Jesuit mission and values of the University. Students and student organizations are responsible for knowing and following the provisions in the Student Handbook. The Vice President for Student Life or her/his designee shall resolve any questions involving the application or interpretation of the policies, rules and expectations set forth in this handbook, or those adopted by a particular college or school. In such instances, the decision of the Vice President for Student Life or her/his designee will be final and binding. The student conduct expectations apply to behavior on University property, at all University-sponsored activities held on or off-campus, and to students’ off-campus behavior which may negatively impact the institution. Policies, rules and expectations and standards apply to both the individual student and any student organization.
ETHOS STATEMENT: FIVE PRINCIPLES OF STUDENT CONDUCT Gonzaga is a Catholic, Jesuit University dedicated to pursuing truth, discovering and transmitting knowledge, promoting a life of faith and developing leadership expressed in service to others. Our educational mission reflects a commitment to intellectual rigor, social justice, and an active engagement of contemporary issues. Principles rooted in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition, challenge students to strive for excellence, to become men and women in service to others, to integrate classroom and out-of-classroom learning, to develop their talents through discovery and reflection, and to be concerned for each person (cura personalis). To achieve these ideals, all students are expected to contribute, through their words, actions and commitments, to the development and sustenance of a community characterized by respect, caring, and honesty. These characteristics are essential to ensure the rights and privileges of all students and to preserve the integrity of our educational community. The University encourages the pursuit of knowledge by representation and exploration of diverse ideas in a manner consistent with its Catholic, Jesuit mission. It is understood though, that providing a forum for the open discussion of ideas does not imply University approval or endorsement of the views expressed. Admission to the University carries with it the presumption that students will conduct themselves as responsible members of the community. Upon registration, each student agrees to abide by the policies, rules and expectations of the University. Additionally, the University expects all community members to encourage others to actively commit to and uphold these policies, rules and expectations. Working together as a community, students, faculty and staff help foster a campus atmosphere that furthers the mission of the University. Students are expected to enhance the campus ethos. This expectation calls for behavior which demonstrates the five principles of student conduct: respect for oneself; respect for others; respect for property; respect for authority; and honesty and integrity. 1) Respect for Oneself The University values all of its students and is deeply concerned with their total development. Therefore, it is appropriate for the University to set expectations for personal integrity with the aim of encouraging students to appreciate their own talents, take themselves and their academic pursuits seriously, and enhance the quality of their lives. When an instance of disrespect for self is known, the University will routinely respond to a student engaging in self-destructive behaviors – behaviors which might impede an individual’s ability to enjoy the privileges of education and to fulfill his/her obligations as an educated leader. Students engaging in such behaviors are also encouraged to seek help from resources both in and outside the University community. Examples of behavior that would indicate disrespect for oneself include but are not limited to: Inappropriate use of alcohol, including under-age drinking. The effects of alcohol do not relieve individuals of their responsibility to themselves or to the community Use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances Physical abuse, or harming oneself, or intentionally placing oneself in danger 2) Respect for Others Gonzaga expects its members to treat one another with sensitivity, consideration, and understanding and to demonstrate an active concern for the welfare of others. Members of the campus community must act out of Christian charity and mutual respect to establish an atmosphere of trust, without which there is no community. Respect for others is founded upon observing reasonable community and societal standards of conduct and interaction. The effect of words and actions on third parties must also be considered. In an atmosphere of intellectual inquiry it is Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 105
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STUDENT CONDUCT AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS
expected that students will be respectful and civil in discourse and discussion with those whose opinions they do not share. The University is particularly concerned that its members show respect for others regardless of race, creed, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or nationality and avoid all forms of offensive and harassing behavior. It is expected that students will be open to learning about and respecting persons and cultures different from their own. Examples of behavior that would indicate disrespect for others include but are not limited to: Inappropriate conduct in relationships All forms of harassment including gender, sexual orientation, religious, ethnicity and disability harassment Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, coercion and/or conduct which threatens or endangers the health, sense of security or safety of any person Hazing-like activity, including any behavior that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a person for the purpose of initiation, or as a condition for membership in a group or organization Disrespect for the privacy of another person including posting personal information or images without permission and recording private conversations without the consent of all parties 3) Respect for Property The mission we share depends upon the responsible use of all property, including such tangible goods as buildings, library materials, equipment, and green spaces. Respect for property also involves helping to foster a wellmaintained environment: a sense of safety, security, tranquility and ownership. This principle requires students to respect both personal and institutional property, as well as other public and private property, both inside and outside the Gonzaga community. Examples of behavior that would indicate disrespect for property includes but is not limited to: Theft, improper possession, misuse, vandalism, or damage to the property of the University or another person Unauthorized entry, trespassing or tampering with University premises, facilities or property, including fire protection equipment Arson, reckless burning and other inappropriate uses of fire Activities which potentially could be disruptive, damage property or endanger others, such as golfing on campus. 4) Respect for Authority Authority derives its legitimacy from its commitment to act on behalf of the common good. The successful exercise of authority depends in part on the respect it enjoys from the community it serves. At Gonzaga, that authority especially resides in the officers of the University: its faculty, administrators, and staff – each of whom has been charged with responsibilities essential to the orderly operation of the University. These individuals serve as leaders and model by example the University’s expectations for all its members. In this respect they help define the atmosphere which supports and fosters our common mission. Additionally, these individuals provide structure to preserve the well-being and freedom of all community members and an orderly environment in which all can develop. The University’s authority includes creating and maintaining a code of conduct and behavioral expectations for all students, both on and off campus. Examples of behavior that would indicate disrespect for authority include but are not limited to: Non-cooperation with University officials including Security staff, Residence hall staff, Intramural staff, and Sodexo staff and student employees Non-cooperation with law enforcement and fire officials Violation of the University’s published policies, rules and expectations regarding on and off-campus living, including violations of the law. 5) Honesty and Integrity While at Gonzaga University students are expected to demonstrate the personal characteristics of honesty and integrity in all aspects of their campus life, both inside and outside the classroom. Honesty requires making an accurate presentation of facts, free of known errors or omissions. Incomplete checking of facts or gathering of information, as well as inaccurate or incomplete attribution may be considered dishonest. Integrity requires honest discourse with peers, professors and authority figures individually and with the community at large. Examples of behavior that would indicate dishonesty and/or a lack of integrity includes but is not limited to: Engaging in any acts of dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, fabrications, or assisting others in doing so. Knowingly providing false information or identification to a University official. Engaging in forgery, alteration, or misuse of University records, documents, instruments, or identification Gonzaga students enroll voluntarily in a university that embodies these principles. Students who find their personal values incompatible with those of the university, and 106 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
are unable to respect or support these values, may wish to pursue their education at an institution which is more in line with their own personal values. There is no perfect set of rules, regulations or policies which can compel a person to behave in a particular way for the benefit of self and others. Standards and values must come from within, and can be challenged and developed only when the individual is able to consider them in relation to others. A respectful, caring and sustainable community can be guided by the principles of the Ethos Statement, described above. It is impossible to provide a regulation for all situations and a particular course of conduct may run contrary to the Ethos Statement and guidance provided by this Handbook. Specific violations of University policies, rules and expectations, as well as the law, which are subject to disciplinary action, include but are not limited to the following: Behavior Which is Disruptive: In its broadest and most generic sense, the term disruptive applies to behavior that persistently or grossly interferes with academic, residential and administrative activities on campus. This policy covers acts and attempted acts, regardless of whether the act or attempt was deliberate and whether the potential outcome was intended. Extreme forms of disruptive behavior may threaten the physical safety of students, staff and visitors. Examples include, but are not limited to: Physical abuse, assault and battery Verbal abuse Threatening behavior and actions Intimidation and stalking Harassment (including sexual, racial, ethnic and other harassment as outlined in the Harassment section of the student handbook) Any action that might lead to serious physical harm is considered Endangering Behavior. Examples include, but are not limited to: Throwing, dropping or suspending objects from windows, balconies or roofs Operating vehicles in an unsafe manner Tampering with fire protection equipment Possessing, displaying or using weapons, fireworks, or explosives The participation in any activity that could lead to or cause a breach of the peace which causes a disruption to the community, either on or off campus, is not permitted. Examples include but are not limited to: Exhibitionism Fighting Public urination and other lewd or indecent conduct Profane or vulgar language Excessive noise and amplified sound Excessive noise of any type, either on or off campus, is also covered by the city of Spokane’s noise ordinance, which is in effect 24 hours a day. Self Care Expectations & Self Destructive Behavior Appropriate self-care is the responsibility of each student as an individual. As a member of an adult learning community students should be able to live and function without causing risk, harm or disruption to self or others. Students who are coping or struggling with new or on-going emotional, psychological or physical conditions are encouraged to have a medical or psychological assessment to determine what support services may be needed to promote responsible self-care. Gonzaga’s Health Center, Counseling Center and DREAM office are available to assist students in a limited capacity with medical or psychological needs. It is the student’s responsibility to establish relationships with appropriate providers, either inside or outside the University, who can aid in the student’s self-care and personal wellness. While peers and friends can provide emotional or moral support these persons are not trained nor equipped to handle such situations in a professional manner. Engaging in self-destructive behavior and/or intentionally placing oneself in danger are inconsistent with the University’s Student Conduct Expectations and Ethos Statement. It is unacceptable to create risk for self or others, infringe on the rights of others, or create disruption to the educational living/learning environment of the University. Examples of self destructive behaviors include but are not limited to abusive consumption of alcohol or drugs, self-mutilation such as cutting, suicide machinations, threats and attempts and extreme and harmful dietary practices. When such cases come to the attention of the University it will take reasonable and compassionate action which considers the welfare of the individual student as well as the University community. This may include requiring the student to obtain professional evaluation and treatment, communicating with the student’s parents/guardians, conditional class attendance, removal from University residence, coordinating leaves of absence or withdrawals or other actions as may be necessary and prudent in the circumstances. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 107
Student Conduct Expectations
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
In some instances a student’s conduct, actions or statements may lead to a reasonable belief that the student is a significant risk to the health or safety of her or himself or others or there is a reasonable belief he/she may lack the ability to safely participate in University community life. There are limits to the University’s capacity to care for students with certain psychological or physical conditions. Therefore, the University reserves the right to determine if it can reasonably provide programs, services and resources to a particular student in the context of particular circumstances. A student who takes action in harming themselves may be prohibited from attending classes or activities or coming to campus until the University is able to make a determination of the student’s safety using best professional judgment. If medical or psychological evaluation and treatment is required prior to a student’s return, the University will consider the opinions and determinations of a professional provider but does not use these as the sole deciding factor in allowing the student’s return to the University community. Violation of local, state or federal law Violation of criminal or civil statutes on- or off-campus which relate to behavioral expectations may be adjudicated under the University’s conduct code. This includes non-compliance with directives given by any law enforcement or fire official. Non-compliance with other University policies Failure to comply with other University policies, rules and expectations as outlined in the Student Handbook or other official University publications including, but not limited to the Campus Safety & Security Guide, the University Catalogue and the handbooks or guidelines for specific University populations. The aforementioned are illustrative rather than exhaustive. In the event that there arises some ambiguity, inconsistency or need for clarification of these statements, such definitions, interpretation or clarification will be determined by the Vice President for Student Life, Chief Judicial Officer or their designee.
MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY A student’s primary purpose for enrolling at and attending Gonzaga University is to pursue an education through the academic program. Gonzaga’s values-based policies, rules and expectations apply to all students. All Gonzaga-related activities arise out of student status and are a privilege. Good standing, academic and conduct, must be maintained. The admission of a student to Gonzaga University and the student’s acceptance of that admission constitute an agreement of mutual responsibility. The student’s obligation is to understand the policies, rules and expectations of the University and abide by them both on and off campus. The University’s responsibility is to provide an environment in which its educational goals may be achieved and the best interests of the community are considered. The University also provides students with an opportunity to be appropriately involved in matters affecting their welfare. Gonzaga University assumes a responsibility to take appropriate action when behaviors are contrary to Gonzaga’s mission, Ethos statement, policies, rules and expectations, and thus, when the agreement of mutual responsibility has been violated.
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UNIVERSITY POLICIES & PROCEDURES The use of alcoholic beverages on University property and at University events must be consistent with University policy and applicable law. In the case of branch campuses or programs, use of alcoholic beverages must be consistent with the laws of the jurisdiction where University programs are located. All state and local laws regarding alcohol are also University rules. Off-campus conduct related to alcohol which violates the law also violates University policy. The following is a summary from Washington state statutes of some important points related to the use of alcoholic beverages: A person must be 21 years of age to acquire, possess or consume any liquor (alcohol, spirits, wine and beer) It is a violation of state law for any person under 21 years of age to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages It is a violation of state law to sell alcohol to a person under 21 years of age, as well as to provide alcohol to any person who is underage It is a violation of state law to misrepresent age and to use false or forged documents (such as a drivers license from any state) to obtain alcohol Alcohol provided to students by their parents is prohibited on campus and in University residential facilities except as it relates to specific upper-division housing. Students in the presence of others improperly using alcohol may be in violation of the University’s Bystander Conduct policy. The University reserves the right to confiscate, retain and dispose of/destroy any and all alcohol and related paraphernalia regardless of value or ownership. Excessive drinking/intoxication at any location is not acceptable and will not be taken as an excuse for inappropriate conduct. The following two sections apply specifically to Gonzaga University’s Spokane campus. On Campus Gonzaga-owned property and buildings A. University regulations do not permit the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in common areas (both interior and exterior) except in cases specifically approved by, and registered with, the Student Life Office, and which comply with State and local laws. B. Intoxication which is dangerous or disruptive, regardless of where the alcohol was consumed or the age of the individual, is prohibited C. Requests for special events must be reviewed and authorized by the Vice President for Student Life or his/her designee, subject to Washington State Liquor Control regulations. Individuals who sponsor special events involving the serving of alcoholic beverages must be 21 years of age and must abide by all State and local regulations. D. Organizations or individuals sponsoring any event at which alcoholic beverages are served or present: 1. Are responsible for ensuring laws and University regulations governing the provision and consumption of alcoholic beverages are upheld. 2. Must arrange to serve non-alcoholic beverages and food appropriate to the occasion. 3. Must arrange for a responsible bartender to coordinate serving. 4. Must fulfill all requirements listed by the Vice President for Student Life Office. Alcoholic beverages in University owned residential facilities. The use of alcohol is prohibited in some cases and regulated in others as described below: A. Possession or consumption of alcohol in common areas, both interior and exterior of all residential facilities is prohibited. B. Residential Facilities reserved for under division (first and second year) students 1. Students of any age and/or their guests of any age may not consume alcoholic beverages. Use, possession, distribution, sale or display of alcoholic beverages and alcohol paraphernalia including possession of empty alcohol containers is prohibited. 2. Should alcohol-related problems arise in individual rooms, student residents will be confronted by University officials and held accountable for their actions and the actions of those present in the room, even when not consuming alcoholic beverages personally. 3. Empty containers may be considered evidence of consumption/possession of alcoholic beverages. C. Residential Facilities reserved for upper division (third year and above) students 1. Residents of individual rooms and apartments on campus and University owned off-campus apartments and houses are responsible for ensuring that University policy is upheld at all times with regard to alcoholic beverages 2. The possession and/or consumption of alcohol shall not infringe upon the privacy, peace, and rights of others. 3. Should alcohol-related problems arise in individual rooms, student residents will be confronted by University officials and held accountable for their actions and the actions of those present in the room, even when not consuming alcoholic beverages personally. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 109
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ALCOHOL POLICY
4. In individual rooms, suites, or apartments in any residential facility maintained by Gonzaga University, mass quantities of alcoholic beverages are prohibited, regardless of the resident’s age. This includes, but is not limited to such things as kegs, multiple cases of beer, and stocked bars. 5. Beverages must be consumed within the confines of the apartment unit and are prohibited on balconies, stairways, parking lots, grounds, patios, porches and other common areas. 6. Residents are encouraged to refrain from having under-aged guests over while consuming alcoholic beverages to avoid the appearance that they may be distributing such beverages to under-aged people. 7. Any apartment unit or house which has an under-aged resident is considered “dry” until all assigned residents are at least 21 years old. This means it is prohibited to consume, possess, distribute, display or otherwise use alcoholic beverages and includes possession of empty containers. 8. Partying that becomes detrimental to the community is inappropriate. 9. Equipment or supplies used in drinking games or to promote excessive drinking (i.e., beer pong tables) are prohibited. Violations of the Alcohol Policy Violations of the alcohol policy will be enforced by the Student Life Staff, Residence Life Staff, University officials, and other members of the University community. Individuals, student groups, or organizations that violate any of the alcohol regulations will be held accountable and may lose the privilege of sponsoring future events as well as be subject to disciplinary actions by the Student Life Staff. Students who violate State and local laws or University regulations concerning alcohol usage can expect to attend an alcohol education class and be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with University procedures up to and including suspension or dismissal from the University. Sanctions may also include scheduled or random alcohol testing. Egregious violations of the alcohol policy may receive enhanced disciplinary follow-up. These violations include, but are not limited to possessing or consuming mass quantities of alcohol, and abusive consumption of alcohol, which includes but is not limited to: Requiring medical response, transport, or hospitalization Blackouts Disruption to the community, such as requiring others to watch over you, including friends Impacting University operations, such as Security and Residence staff duties
ANIMALS ON CAMPUS Service animals are allowed in the care of their handler. Any animal on campus must be leashed and attended at all times. Privately-owned animals are not permitted to run loose on campus or in any campus building. Dangerous animals or animals found unattended may be impounded and turned over to animal control authorities. A University official may determine that a particular animal’s presence on University property is disruptive and direct the owner to remove that animal. For the specific policy on animals in residence halls please see the Pets section of the Housing and Residence Life portion of this handbook.
BYSTANDER CONDUCT Students are expected to refrain from being in the presence of others who are violating University policies and rules. Students may be held accountable for their presence and actions even if they are not participating in prohibited conduct. This includes but is not limited to: students who are in the presence of others using alcohol or drugs in violation of University policy, even if they are not using alcohol or drugs themselves. Students are expected to promptly report conduct or activity which poses a danger to the community or its members. In certain circumstances when a report is made of behavioral or conduct violations in an attempt to help students in need of medical attention or assistance individuals may be given immunity from conduct sanctions. Please see the Good Samaritan Practice section of this handbook for more information.
COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS E-mail is an official form of communication at Gonzaga University. The University will assign all students and official University e-mail address. It is to this address that the University will send all official e-mail communications. Students should frequently check their University-issued email account and read messages in a timely manner. Other forms of communication the University may use to contact students include residence hall room phone number, MSC mail box and local and other phone numbers listed with the Registrar’s office with official address information.
DRUG POLICY The illegal use of drugs at Gonzaga University is not tolerated. Actions that violate local, state, or federal laws in relation to drugs go against University policy. This includes the abuse and improper use of prescription drugs. Violations of illegal possession, consumption, provision, or sale of narcotics or drugs, or possession of paraphernalia, may result in disciplinary sanctions from the University and/or referral to law enforcement officials. Student involvement in such 110 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
matters is of university concern whether it occurs on or off campus and irrespective of any action or inaction by civil authorities. Whenever such student involvement comes to the attention of the university, the circumstances may render the student subject to disciplinary action. The unlawful manufacturing, possessing, having under control, selling, transmitting, using, or being party thereto of any dangerous drug, controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia on University premises or at University sponsored activities is prohibited. Drug paraphernalia, particularly containing drug residue, may be considered evidence of drug use. It is a violation of the University’s Bystander Conduct policy to knowingly be in the presence of others who possess illegal drugs or paraphernalia, or to the in the presence of others using illegal drugs. The University reserves the right to confiscate, retain, and dispose of/destroy any and all drug related items regardless of value or ownership. These regulations are part of the federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. The regulations require that, as a condition for receiving federal funds or federal financial assistance, an institution of higher education must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. Gonzaga University has implemented such a program. Simply stated, the illegal use of drugs at Gonzaga University is not tolerated. It is unlawful to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance or drug on University premises. The use by a Gonzaga student or employee of a controlled substance that is not medically authorized is strictly prohibited. Students or employees who violate the provisions of the drug-free campus policy may be subject to discipline, suspension, expulsion, or termination of employment. Violating this policy (and concurrent law) may also subject the student or employee to criminal prosecution. Legal penalties for drug violations vary depending on the amount and classification of the controlled substance. These penalties range from a mandatory court appearance to a substantial fine and/or lengthy prison sentence. Gonzaga University’s alcohol policy has its basis in Washington State law. The University’s alcohol policy is detailed elsewhere in this publication. Violations of University policy and/or applicable liquor laws may subject students or employees to discipline, suspension, expulsion, or termination of employment. Violations may also be subject to criminal prosecution. Legal penalties for liquor law violations range from a mandatory court appearance to fines and jail time. Certain health risks are associated with the illegal use of drugs and alcohol use. Drug and alcohol use can affect a person’s physical and emotional health, social life, and employment prospects. The hazards of alcohol and drug use differ from person to person. The health risks may include: interference with memory, sensation, and perception; impairment of reaction time and motor coordination; distortion of experiences and loss of self-control; death from respiratory depression; interference with the brain’s ability to take in, sort, or synthesize information; physical exhaustion; complications of intravenous injection; and fetal damage from abuse by pregnant mothers. More information about specific health risks is available at the Campus Health Center. Gonzaga encourages students who use alcohol and have problems, or suspect they have a substance abuse problem to seek assistance through campus resources such as Substance Abuse Services (available through the Student Life office), the Campus Health Center, and the Counseling Center. The University may refer students with problems beyond its means to outside rehabilitative or counseling services. Employees with substance abuse problems can access appropriate treatment through the medical insurance and other employee assistance programs provided by the University. For further information about the University’s compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, the University’s drug and alcohol policies, or related matters, please contact the Student Life office, College Hall #120, extension 4100.
Violations of the Drug Policy Violations of the drug policy will be enforced by the Student Life Staff, Residence Life Staff, or other University Officials. Students who violate Federal, State, and local laws or University policies concerning drug usage are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with University procedures up to and including suspension or dismissal from the University. Students can expect sanctions including but not limited to: substance use assessment/recommendations for treatment, and scheduled or random drug testing in addition to other sanctions deemed appropriate. Any costs associated with assigned sanctions are the responsibility of the student. In the case that distribution of illegal drugs or prescription medications is suspected, the University’s response may vary.
EVENTS POLICY Gonzaga University is an academic community dedicated to the advancement of learning. It is guided by a humanistic, Catholic, and Jesuit, mission to advance the Gospel values of faith and justice through teaching, advocacy and example. To serve these objectives, members of the University community must be free to engage the full range of views on a variety of subjects. They may, therefore, consistent with these processes and standards, invite speakers to campus and produce events on campus that promote the University’s values, as well as those that express ideas or opinions that are contrary to Catholic doctrines and teachings. The following standards and procedures govern such activities. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 111
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DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES REGULATIONS
Standard A. Permission to invite a guest speaker or to host an event for the public on campus may be denied altogether if: 1. The speech or event would not constitute a legitimate educational experience or otherwise contribute to the University’s mission; or 2. The speech or event is likely to confuse the public or students about or offend the University’s core values or mission as a Catholic, Jesuit, humanistic institution by advocating positions or activity contrary to Catholic teachings and the person or group seeking permission refuses to accept provisions for appropriate response or counter-programming; or 3. There is a substantial risk that the speech or event would conflict with University policies concerning the creation of a hostile learning environment; or 4. The speech or event poses a substantial risk to the physical safety of members of the University community; or 5. There is a substantial risk that the speech or event would disrupt classes, obstruct access to campus facilities, or otherwise interfere with other ongoing University events or activities; or 6. The speech or event would violate the law. Process A. A student or student group wishing to invite a guest speaker to campus or to host an event for the public on campus must follow the policies and procedures adopted by the Vice President for Student Life regarding guest speakers and events. This will require obtaining advance approval from the Vice President for Student Life (or designee), so that the standards of paragraph 1 will be applied before any invitation is made. B. Because faculty are representatives of the University and implementers of its mission, faculty wishing to invite a guest speaker to campus or to host an event on campus shall seek the advice of colleagues, the most appropriate department chair, and their dean before extending an invitation or planning an event that is likely to confuse the public or students about or offend the University’s core values or mission as a Catholic, Jesuit, humanistic institution. If the faculty member’s judgment about a speaking invitation or event is questioned, the Academic Vice President shall make the initial determination as to the propriety of the speech or event, in light of the rationale and considerations offered by the faculty supporting the event. C. In reviewing any request for a guest speaker or event, the Vice President for Student Life (or designee) or Academic Vice President may impose conditions to ensure consistency with the standards of paragraph 1. Any decision of the Vice President for Student Life (or designee) or the Academic Vice President to grant, deny, or condition permission for a guest speaker or event must be provided to the interested parties and may be appealed to the President. The President shall have final authority to grant, deny, or condition usage of University property for any guest speaker or event. D. In exercising this authority, the Vice President for Student Life (or designee), Academic Vice President, and President shall: 1. Give due consideration to the standards of paragraph 1; the educational content and value of the proposed speech or event; the degree of faculty involvement in planning the speech or event; the academic or educational context for it; and the amount of co-sponsorship by faculty and campus organizations. 2. Seek, where possible, modifications to the speech or event which, short of prohibiting it, would address the concerns about it. Such actions may include issuing disclaimers, requiring that a question and answer period immediately follow the speech or event, creating counter programming at a different time, balancing the speech or event with opposing views, changing the date of the speech or event, or otherwise providing appropriate context for those attending 3. Give the persons and groups supporting or opposing the speech or event an opportunity to be heard. E. To avoid unnecessary future conflict and facilitate future decision making by members of the University community, when the President exercises his authority to permit, condition, or deny permission for a guest speaker or event, he shall communicate to the University Community his reasons for doing so in a timely manner. Disclaimer: An invitation to a guest speaker or production of an event does not in any way imply approval, endorsement, or sponsorship by the University or by those making the invitation or planning the event of the views expressed by the speaker or any aspect of the event.
FIRE ALARMS AND SAFETY DEVICES When a fire alarm sounds in a building the occupants of that building must immediately evacuate. Evacuation maps are posted in all campus buildings and should be followed whenever possible. If a building’s fire alarm sounds call Campus Public Safety & Security at ext. 2222 after you evacuate. Entering or re-entering a building in which a fire alarm is sounding is prohibited unless authorized by an official of the Campus Public Safety & Security department or Spokane 112 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Fire department. Failure to evacuate a building during a fire alarm, entering or re-entering a building during a fire alarm is a violation of the student conduct code. Tampering with, or the unauthorized use of fire safety equipment such as extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors, alarm pull stations, signage or emergency exits is prohibited. This includes activation of a false fire alarm and tampering with any equipment or fixtures used for the purpose of fire, health, or building safety.
GOOD SAMARITAN PRACTICE
When alcohol is involved, why call? Students may be impaired or intoxicated by alcohol or drug use. Serious medical consequences can occur when well-meaning friends of an intoxicated or impaired student risk a student’s physical well being by taking care of the student themselves. Not every person knows if they have had too much to drink and there is a chance that you may be with another person whose drinking is at a dangerous level. Dangerous impairment by drugs may also not be immediately recognizable. Even a person who has consumed only a small amount of alcohol may be experiencing a dangerous interaction with illegal or prescription drugs or may have other complicating health conditions. In these rare circumstances, our priority is the preservation of life. Students should not hesitate to call because of fear of disciplinary action. Many symptoms and factors can contribute to medical emergencies such as alcohol poisoning, drug impairment, other specific medical conditions, or interactions between all three, and serious consequences can result. When alcohol is not involved, why call? You may be faced with a medical emergency when alcohol use is not involved. For students with a medical emergency resulting from ailments such as asthma, diabetes, allergic reactions, epilepsy or other conditions who appear to need help, please call 911 for medical help. Don’t take chances with another person’s health and safety by assuming that everything will be alright. Sometimes a person in medical distress needs YOU to make the call. If you are unsure if a person’s life is in danger, but you think it might be, make the call. You may need to ignore statements by the student in distress regarding whether or not they want you to call 911. Remember, their judgment is impaired by their medical condition. If you are even considering calling 911, you probably should have called ten minutes ago. Make the call. How to recognize a medical emergency? Dangerous medical situations involving alcohol or drugs, or other dangerous medical conditions can come in many shapes and forms. You may not recognize the signs of an emergency because you have become accustomed to behaviors that may look normal when you or others are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is important to be aware and understand that a person, whether under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or not, who is unable to perform normal functions may be in a dangerous situation and need medical help now. Call 911 when a person: is passed out and cannot be roused or awakened or cannot stay awake or conscious has difficulty speaking coherently or comprehending others or the situation around them has difficulty sitting, standing or walking or cannot do this without assistance is vomiting Many things could happen to a person who is impaired with any medical condition, such as falling, becoming unconscious or choking on vomit. Even the person who appears to be “sleeping it off” will still have alcohol or drugs in their system that can only be worked out over time. What to do? On or off campus, call 911 immediately. When on campus call Campus Security when possible right AFTER calling 911. While waiting for fire and ambulance emergency crews to arrive, if there is no physical injury, especially to the head, neck and back, you may gently turn the intoxicated on his or her side and maintain that position by placing a small pillow in the small of his or her back. This is important to prevent choking if he or she should vomit. Stay with the person until emergency responders arrive.
GUEST CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITY Anyone visiting a student on campus is considered a “guest” of that student and the host is responsible for that guest’s conduct in relation to the policies, rules and expectations of the University. See also Housing and Residence Life guest policy. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 113
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The welfare of everyone in our community is highly important, and Gonzaga University encourages students to offer help and assistance to others in need. The purpose of the Good Samaritan Practice is to provide care for others in a safe manner. When any student observes another student in need of medical attention, the right thing to do is to call for medical help. Good Samaritans facing a friend or acquaintance’s medical emergency are asked to immediately call 911. AFTER calling 911, please contact residence life staff members or Gonzaga Campus Security to assist while waiting for medical emergency professionals to arrive. If you are unsure if a person’s life is in danger, but you think it might be, make the call. If you are even considering calling, you probably should have called ten minutes ago.
HARASSMENT Please see separate policy sections on Sexual and Relationship Misconduct and Harassment.
HAZING As outlined in the University’s Ethos Statement, Respect for Oneself and Respect for Others are cornerstones on which Gonzaga’s students base their individual growth and development. Traditions are important at Gonzaga and some of these traditions include rituals and rites of passage which link us to the University’s past and help us prepare for the future. These actions can build important bonds between individuals and groups. It is imperative to remember that the relationships and bonds that are created in our community are to always be deeply rooted in mutual respect, and not through senseless activities or humiliation. Any hazing actions, including, but not limited to, those which produce mental discomfort, physical discomfort, or ridicule are expressly prohibited. Willing participation by persons being suspected of being hazed does not override this policy. Hazing is a form of victimization. It is pre-meditated and not accidental. Hazing consists of a broad range of behaviors that may place another person in danger of physical or psychological discomfort or harm or of activities that demonstrate disregard for another person’s dignity or well-being. A level of coercion is often involved, i.e. those being hazed either couldn’t or didn’t feel they could opt out because of the peer pressure involved and the desire to belong to the group. Hazing incidents typically involve perpetrators (the planners and organizers), bystanders (those who participate but were not hazed or involved in the planning or organizing), and victims, (those who were hazed). All involved are responsible for their behavior, but consequences will generally differ based on the seriousness of the incident and one’s level of responsibility, planning or participation. Hazing is a form of harassment. Hazing is not limited to group activity alone, but includes individual behavior, which subjects another to abusive conduct, or ridiculous or annoying tricks or pranks. Because hazing and some initiation-related practices threaten the self-esteem and safety of students, and subsequently the University as a whole, Gonzaga adopts the following policy statement: Hazing is defined as any act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property for the purposes of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group, team or organization. Hazing related conduct includes, but is not limited to, embarrassment; ridicule; sleep deprivation; verbal or physical abuse; personal humiliation; excessive fatigue; physical and/or psychological shock; humiliation; encouraging or requiring a person to consume alcohol, drugs or foreign or unusual substances; requiring the wearing of conspicuous apparel in public; requiring the carrying of “burdens” in public; and moral degradation or substantial interference with the person’s educational pursuits. Student groups, teams and organizations, as well as individual students, are expected to design their programs and policies in accordance with the principles of Gonzaga University as described in the University Mission Statement and the University Student Handbook. Individual members, organizational activities, and developed policies should promote the ideals of the University and its Jesuit foundations which emphasize individual well-being, a strong academic commitment and a sense of, and a respect for, self and for others. Student organizations and individuals which fail to adhere to this policy statement or expectations will be subject to disciplinary actions and sanctions as outlined in the University Student Handbook. Gonzaga’s Hazing Policy and Washington Law Hazing is strictly prohibited at Gonzaga by University policy and the laws of the State of Washington. Violation of the hazing policy may subject an individual or recognized organization or team to disciplinary action, either administratively or through a Judicial Peer Review Board, with penalties up to and including suspension or dismissal for individuals and suspension or termination of a student organization or team. Students and organizations may also be subject to criminal prosecution through the State of Washington for “any method of initiation into a student organization or living group, or any pastime or amusement engaged in with respect to such an organization or living group that causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger or physical harm, or serious mental or emotional harm, to any student or other person attending a public or private institution of higher education or other postsecondary educational institution in this state.” (RCW 28B.10.900)
IDENTIFICATION CARDS Students are required to obtain an official student identification card within one week of enrollment at the University. Students are required to carry the card at all times and present it when requested by any University official including Security and Dining staff members. If a card is lost or stolen contact Student Accounts immediately for a replacement. The alteration or misuse of a student identification card is prohibited. This includes possessing, presenting or using another person’s card or card number without permission. Students must surrender their identification card to a University official upon request. 114 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
KEYS, KEYCARDS AND CODES Loaning keys to any other person for the purpose of entering a University facility, residence hall, room or secured area without being accompanied by the legitimate key holder is prohibited. This includes identification “swipe” cards and keypad codes. This policy also applies to possessing, using, making, or causing to be made any keys for any building, laboratory, facility, residence hall room, or University room or secured area except as authorized by the Plant Services Department.
MEDICAL INSURANCE All students should have adequate health and accident insurance to avoid the unexpected interruption of their education by high medical expenses. The services of the Health Center and the Counseling and Career Assessment Center should not be confused or substituted for the services covered by hospitalization and urgent care insurance coverage. Some insurance policies may not cover the student outside of the issuing area. Students should consult the carrier to provide a supplemental policy. Since students are responsible for all medical charges, it is reasonable and prudent to have a major medical plan that covers students for “out of area” care which may be necessary.
Optional Injury and Illness Insurance There is an optional major medical group plan that can be purchased through the Student Accounts Office. A complete brochure and fees are available in Student Accounts, Student Life, and the Health Center or at www.gonzaga. edu/studentinsurance. A medical insurance plan is a requirement for all International Students studying on an F or J Visa. Contact the International Student Program Office at extension 6563 for more information.
MEASLES IMMUNIZATION If you were born after 1956, it is mandatory to have a rubeola (measles) immunity documented before registration, or your registration may be held. Future registration may also be held. Proof of Immunity can be shown by documentation of two injections after your first birthday after 1957, preferably after 1980. More information about this policy can be obtained from the Health Center at extension 4052.
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the American College Health Association (ACHA) recommends that parents and students are aware of the following information about meningitis: A. Students living in residence halls are at slightly increased risk for bacterial meningitis; B. Meningitis can be devastating; C. A vaccination can reduce the risk. Please consult with your health care provider or come in for the vaccine at our Health Center.
MISSING STUDENTS If the University is advised of the unusual or unexpected absence of a student, steps may be taken to gather information in order to locate the student. Because the safety and well-being of our students is so important, the University may contact parents, friends and law enforcement officials. The federal Clery Campus Security Act contains provisions specifically related to missing students who reside in University residential facilities. Complete information about these provisions and procedures is available in the annual Campus Safety & Security Guide: www.gonzaga.edu/studenthandbook
NETWORK AND COMPUTER RESOURCE ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY EXCERPTS For the complete policy, please see the University’s Information Technology Services website. Unacceptable Uses 1. Using GUnet for any unlawful activity. 2. Sending spam or creating or retransmitting chain e-mail messages. 3. Sending e-mail from another user’s account. 4. Altering the header of an e-mail message to prevent the recipient from determining the actual sender of the e-mail. 5. Logging into or using any computer account or accessing, modifying, or creating any files without the account owner’s permission. 6. Introducing new services or resources (e.g., personal web server) or altering existing services or resources (e.g., registering personal domain name) on GUnet without the approval of Information Technology Services. 7. Transmitting, without authorization, information proprietary to the University or information that could be construed as a statement of official University policy, position, or attitude. 8. Distributing information encouraging the patronage of network sites containing material prohibited by policies contained within the documents. 9. Wasting resources such as print services, disk space, and network bandwidth. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 115
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Mandatory Accidental Injury Insurance There is an automatic accident plan in place for students enrolled on the main campus. A complete brochure and fees are available in Student Accounts, Student Life and the Health Center or at www.gonzaga.edu/studentinsurance.
10. Intercepting network traffic without authorization. 11. Using GUnet for any activity that results in degradation of University provided services, denies services to other GUnet users, or jeopardizes the security or capabilities of GUnet. Privacy 1. Under ordinary and normal circumstances, a user’s computer files—including electronic mail—are considered private. In order to correct system problems or investigate misuse of resources, it may be necessary for system administrators to examine users’ files (including e-mail and network traffic). In such cases, user privacy will be respected to the extent possible consistent with University policy and the law. 2. Personal web pages and e-mail addresses may be listed on University directories unless the user specifically requests that this information be kept confidential. Agreement 1. I understand that access to GUnet is a privilege and not a right. I acknowledge that failure to conform to this policy statement may result in revocation of my GUnet account(s) and/or network access. Furthermore, disciplinary action consistent with University policy may be taken by the appropriate University officers (e.g., Student Life, Department Chair, supervisor) and illegal activities may be referred to the appropriate authorities. 2. I understand the above stated conditions for accessing GUnet and the Internet, and I agree to abide by these terms and conditions. I understand that certain material found on the Internet is offensive to some people and that I access the Internet of my own free will. Furthermore, I request access to Gonzaga University computing resources and/or an account on GUnet. Gonzaga University Student E-Mail Policy Rationale: There is an expanding reliance on electronic forms of communication on the Gonzaga University campus. E-mail is fast, convenient, and cost-effective. It is prudent that the university include e-mail as an official form of communication with students. This policy is intended to ensure that students have access to official communication from the university by e-mail and that they understand their responsibilities around communication of this type. This policy does not prohibit students from maintaining their own non-university e-mail account in addition to their Gonzaga e-mail address. Policy: 1. University use of e-mail. E-mail is an official means of communication at Gonzaga University. The university may send communications to students by e-mail and has the right to expect that those communications will be received and read in a timely fashion. Information sent via e-mail has the same importance and needs to be responded to in the same manner as information sent in other ways. Students have the responsibility of accessing and reading their e-mail messages in a timely fashion. 2. Assignment of student e-mail address. Information Technology Services (ITS) or other authorized personnel will assign all students an official university e-mail address. It is to this address that the university will send all official e-mail communications. This official address will also be listed in the university’s student directory unless the student has requested otherwise. 3. Managing E-mail boxes. Students are expected to read and properly dispose of e-mail promptly. Prompt disposition of e-mail is necessary to manage storage space on the student e-mail system. Disposal may include deletion, filing into alternate folders on the university mail server, or moving the e-mail onto the student’s own computer. The university reserves the right to purge mail from accounts. Prior notification will be given if that notification is feasible and practical to allow students time to save messages. 4. Forwarding e-mail. In some cases a student may wish to configure his or her Gonzaga University e-mail account to forward e-mail to another address. The student takes full responsibility for the correct configuration of that forwarding. The university takes no responsibility for the handling of e-mail in this fashion. The use of automatic e-mail forwarding does not absolve the student from the responsibilities associated with e-mail sent to the student’s official e-mail address. The university or individual schools may forbid the automatic forwarding of e-mail in cases where it is found to be problematic. Additionally, the university may delete e-mail forwarding or other automated e-mail handling rules that cause system problems without prior notification. 5. E-mail privacy. This policy does not supersede the university’s policies on privacy as stated in the university’s Acceptable Use Policy. However, all users of electronic communication, including e-mail, need to realize that communication of this type usually leaves traces as to its origin and destination as well as its content. The simple deletion of e-mail or other electronic files does not remove these traces and the file or e-mail is often recoverable for some time after deletion. Further, students need to realize that the university makes regular archival copies of all e-mail to ensure the system’s integrity and that these archives exist for some time. Therefore, although Gonzaga’s 116 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
e-mail system and governing policies may grant some privacy to student e-mail, students should treat all e-mail as if they were public documents. 6. Spam Filtering. The university uses a variety of spam filtering tools including some that can be controlled by endusers. The university will continue to stay apprised of the latest spam filtering techniques and will adjust its own processes when warranted. However, no current spam filtering technique is completely effective and they will let mail through that should be blocked and occasionally block e-mail that should be delivered. Moreover, each person’s definition of spam is unique. Given that, students should expect that on rare occasions, legitimate e-mail may be blocked from delivery. 7. Lifetime E-mail. Gonzaga graduates are granted the use of the university e-mail system for life, as long as they continue to periodically check their account. Once a student has graduated, they must check their account at least once every six months or it is subject to deletion.
OFF-CAMPUS CONDUCT Students are subject to the University’s behavioral expectations off-campus. Behavior off-campus that reflects adversely upon the University’s values and image may subject the student to disciplinary action. This includes, but is not limited to: disrespect for the rights of Logan neighbors, hosting or allowing disruptive gatherings to occur at a residence and other nuisance behavior that reflects negatively on the institution. It also includes facilitating or allowing illegal or dangerous behavior as well as negative interactions with public safety officials. Amplifiers, bullhorns, musical instruments, and other forms of communication beyond that of the natural voice must receive prior written approval from the Office of Student Activities. In some circumstances a noise variance permit may be required by the City of Spokane. It is the student’s or organization’s responsibility to obtain this permit.
PARKING All students, staff, and faculty who park or use a vehicle on Gonzaga University property must register the vehicle with Campus Public Safety & Security and properly display a valid campus parking permit. This applies to all vehicles brought to campus, including motorcycles. Campus parking permits can be purchased at the Security office, located in the lower level of Welch Hall and online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/GUSEC01. Parking lots are designated and posted by permit color and are restricted to particular groups (staff/faculty, law students, residence halls, rental properties, etc). A campus parking map is available at the Security Office or online at www. gonzaga.edu/security. Parking enforcement is conducted year round, but hours and conditions vary depending on the time of year. Reserved spaces for disabled persons and maintenance vehicles, loading zones, fire lanes, campus interior, and other violations are enforced 24 hours a day year round. Students, staff, and faculty are not permitted to use a temporary visitor pass or park in visitor spaces at any time without express written consent of Gonzaga University parking services. Students receiving an unreasonably high number of citations may be assessed additional fees for non-compliance. An unreasonable number of citations, even those paid promptly, may also result in a referral to the Student Life staff for disciplinary follow-up. In addition to disciplinary action, on-campus parking privileges may be revoked upon adequate notice and an offending vehicle may be towed and impounded. The University reserves the right to search privately owned vehicles on University property when there is an indication that the vehicle may be involved in a violation of a University policy. Further information about parking rules and regulations, permit sales and registration, violation fees and payments and appeals is available at the Security office, or by calling the Parking Message Line at extension 4147. Information is also available via the Campus Security website at www.gonzaga.edu/security.
PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS Students may not bring portable storage units, including cargo containers or trailers, to campus without prior authorization from the Campus Public Safety & Security department. Short-term parking for licensed trailers able to be towed by a car, which do not take up more than one parking space, do not require prior authorization.
POSTING The University reserves the right to regulate the posting and distribution of all notices. Approval for posting, as well as complete posting/publicity guidelines, may be obtained at the Crosby Information Desk located in the Crosby Student Center. The University policy has been designed to ensure that Gonzaga University students, faculty, and staff have equal access to common posting areas and that the aesthetic quality of the campus is preserved. Posting on University property is a privilege.
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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS You must be a regularly matriculated full time student to live in Gonzaga University residential facilities. Full time is defined as 12 credits per semester for undergraduates, and 9 credits per semester for graduate and law students. In the event that a student withdraws from classes during the semester for legitimate reasons, exceptions to this policy must be requested from the Associate Director of Residence Life, in writing, within one week of the change. You must attain the age of 18 within nine months of your first day of classes to qualify to live on campus. Students younger than this must live off-campus with parents, a guardian or immediate family member over the age of 21. The University requires full-time undergraduate first and second year students under the age of 21 to reside on campus in the University residential system and to take their meals in the dining halls. As a general rule to measure this requirement, if you have completed four full academic semesters of college since you graduated High School (not including summers) you qualify to live off campus, even if you are not yet 21. Undergraduate first and second year students who are under the age of 21 but who are married or living with immediate family in the local area must arrange, in writing, for exemption from this requirement with the Office of Housing and Residence Life. It is important to be aware that a written request to move off-campus does not constitute permission to do so, nor should students consider entering into an off-campus lease or agreement unless the Office of Housing and Residence Life grants the written request. In some cases, permission to be exempted from the Residency Requirement will accompany a financial penalty when there is a Rental Agreement already filed with the Office of Housing and Residence Life. All students residing in campus-owned housing are contractually obligated to the University for the room and board fees as stipulated in the “terms and conditions” portion of the Residential Living Application/Agreement.
RESTRICTED AREA ENTRY Unauthorized entrance, occupancy or use of University property or premises, including entry onto roofs and secured areas and areas not intended for student use is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: maintenance and custodial areas, construction sites and Lake Arthur and the Spokane River adjacent to University property.
SEXUAL AND RELATIONSHIP MISCONDUCT Please see separate policy section which also includes the Harassment policy.
SKATING AND BIKING ON CAMPUS Safety, courtesy and caution dictate the use of skateboards, in-line skates, bicycles and scooters on campus. The use of these items is not permitted in any university facility or on any stairways. The right of way of pedestrians is to be observed at all times. Stunt riding and skating, including the use of benches, stairways or other objects, is prohibited. Electric and gas powered scooters may be treated as motor vehicles by the University and subject to parking and traffic regulations. Bicycles may not be left in stairwells or in any area likely to impede foot or vehicle traffic or disability access. Bicycles may not be secured to any object other than a bike rack. Bicycle riders are expected to observe the city of Spokane’s helmet ordinance while on campus.
SOLICITATION In order to protect students’ right to privacy, under no circumstances are off-campus solicitors allowed to canvass campus. Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Student Life office or Campus Public Safety & Security immediately. Permission for public area solicitation must be obtained from the manager of the Crosby Student Center. Students or student groups wanting permission for solicitation within Residence Halls must contact the Residence Director and the Office of Housing and Residence Life. The use of University facilities and resources to conduct commercial ventures not sanctioned by the University is prohibited. This includes housing facilities, MSC box/address, University phone number(s), voice mail, computing resources and use of University logos/trademarks.
WEAPONS, FIREWORKS & EXPLOSIVES The presence and use of weapons on campus, except in very limited circumstances, presents a potential threat to the safety of all community members. Use or display of weapons may result in threat or injury to self or others. Use or display of weapons, whether intentional or not, is generally inconsistent with our Ethos Statement and may be illegal. Possession, use, display, sale or exchange of weapons at any location on campus, including University residential facilities and privately-owned vehicles, is prohibited. Fireworks, flammables, explosives and chemicals of an explosive and or flammable nature are also prohibited. The term “weapon” means any object designed to propel an object, inflict a wound, cause injury, incapacitate, damage property or cause a reasonable fear of such, and includes, but is not limited to, all firearms, pellet/BB/air guns, paintball guns, home-manufactured cannons or explosive devices, bows and arrows, slingshots, clubs, martial arts devices, switchblade or otherwise-illegal knives or knives with a blade longer than three inches (with the exception of kitchen knives in our University homes and apartments). Toy guns and other simulated 118 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
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weapons are covered by this policy. Objects otherwise not considered weapons and knives with blades less than three inches may be covered by this policy if used as a weapon. Exceptions to this policy may be authorized by the Director of Security. The University retains the right to search persons, possessions and bags and privately-owned vehicles on University property and to confiscate, retain and dispose of/ destroy all items covered by this policy regardless of value or ownership. Law enforcement may be contacted for some violations of this policy.
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SEXUAL AND RELATIONSHIP MISCONDUCT POLICY, p. 121-124 HARASSMENT POLICY, p. 124-127 DISABLITY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, p. 128-130 SEXUAL AND RELATIONSHIP MISCONDUCT POLICY - INTRODUCTION Sexual misconduct and relationship misconduct are prohibited and will not be tolerated at Gonzaga University. The following information will assist you in reporting an incident.
WHAT TO DO/HOW TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
Reporting Options: I. File an anonymous incident report on line You can file an anonymous report via the Gonzaga University website at www.gonzaga.edu/sexualmisconductform. Third Party/Anonymous Report forms are also available in the Student Life office or the Residence Life office. II. Meet with a University official to file an “information only” incident report If you contact a SART First Responder, Campus Public Safety and Security Officer or other Student Life official, the name of the accused can be left off the report if you chose. This way, you can receive personal assistance, support and resources without requesting a campus inquiry or judicial action. III. Meet with a University official to file an incident report You can file an incident report to provide information for a preliminary inquiry by contacting any one of the following: SART First Responder through the University switchboard, 328-4220 or extension 0 Campus Public Safety and Security Officer at 313-2222, or extension 2222 Student Life office IV. File a criminal report with the Spokane Police Department You can report directly to SPD by calling 911. A report made only to Gonzaga University is not the same as a report made to local police. The University process and the criminal justice process are two separate courses of action. If you wish to file a report with the Spokane Police Department, Gonzaga Student Life Professional Staff will assist upon your request. Only you as the person who experienced sexual misconduct may file the complaint report. Notifying the Spokane Police Department will generally result in the reporting party being contacted by a police officer. The police department determines if a criminal investigation will occur and if the case will be referred for prosecution. CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES Gonzaga’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) First Responders: First Responders are available to assist the reporting party with immediate and short-term needs. SART Responders are trained to respond to incidents of sexual and relationship misconduct and are available to meet with friends or family members of the reporting party. Spokane’s Community Advocates: SAFeT (Sexual Assault and Family Trauma Center) community advocates offer crisis intervention, information and referrals, legal advocacy and support services for all crime victims and their friends and family members. SAFeT Advocates are available off campus and can assist with Crime Victims Compensation which may pay for an ER visit and other testing. It is important to note that talking with a Community Advocate is not the same thing as making a report with the University. Community Advocates do not provide information disclosed to them to the University. Medical Care: In the event of a sexual assault or rape, these tests and procedures are highly recommended as soon as possible. Rape kit STD and HIV testing (at 3 month intervals, for up to one year after incident) Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 121
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The University encourages you to report any incident of sexual and relationship misconduct. Trained professionals are available to assist you and anyone who has been impacted by these incidents. Multiple resources are available; you are encouraged to use both on and off campus resources (see RESOURCES below). If your feel you have experienced any type of sexual and relationship misconduct, 24 hr. assistance is available at 3284220 or extension 0 when calling from campus phones. Ask for a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) First Responder or a Campus Public Safety and Security Officer. If you have any information about any type of sexual and relationship misconduct of another person, you are encouraged to report that information immediately to a SART First Responder, a Campus Public Safety and Security Officer, or by using the 3rd Party/Anonymous Report Form. IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, GET TO A SAFE PLACE AND CALL THE SPOKANE POLICE DEPARTMENT – 911. It is important to preserve any evidence. Do not shower, douche, wash clothes, brush teeth, eat or drink after an assault. The police may use this evidence for a potential criminal investigation.
Pregnancy concerns may be discussed with the hospital E.R., with your primary care physician, or the staff at the University Health Center. Emotional Needs: Individuals who have experienced sexual or relationship misconduct are encouraged to obtain help from a professional counselor and/or support group. GU’S Counseling Center Staff is available to meet with students by appointment. Academic and Living Arrangements: A reporting party may request a change in academic or living situation after a report of rape or sexual assault. Upon request the University will inform the reporting party of the options and will accommodate the request if those changes are reasonably available. Gonzaga University Support Services: SART First Responders 328-4220 or extension 0* Campus Public Safety & Security 313-2222 or extension 2222* Health Center 313-4052 or extension 4052 Counseling Center 313-4054 or extension 4054 Equal Opportunity Office 313-6910 or extension 6910 Spokane Community Services: Spokane Police Dept. 911* or 456-2233* SAFeT (advocacy & support) 624-RAPE* First Call for Help 838-4428* *24/7/365 availability
Sacred Heart Medical Center Holy Family Hospital Deaconess Medical Center
474-3344* 482-2460* 458-7100*
POLICY STATEMENT Sexual and relationship misconduct are prohibited and will not be tolerated at Gonzaga University. The University will take action to foster the safety and security of the entire community. We do this by providing prevention education, support services for those who have been affected, University judicial processes, and by holding accountable those who violate this policy. Students found responsible for any acts under this policy are subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and including suspension or dismissal from the University. This section of the Handbook includes conduct and disciplinary information on rape, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and sexual exploitation. Other misconduct of a sexual nature not meeting these definitions are covered by the University’s general conduct and disciplinary provisions. Behavioral Expectations The University subscribes to behavioral expectations consistent with the Ethos Statement and its Principles of Student Conduct, particularly Respect for Oneself and Respect for Others. This means that sexual activity should be mutual and consensual. Each individual is expected to obtain and give consent before sexual activity. Consent, preferably in the form of verbal affirmation, must be informed, and freely and actively given. If at any time either party demonstrates that she/ he is hesitant, confused or unsure, or that it is reasonably apparent, both parties should stop and obtain mutual verbal consent before continuing sexual activity. It is our goal that students report all incidents of sexual and relationship misconduct so that those affected can receive the support and resources they need. Therefore, violations of the University’s alcohol policy by the reporting party may be exempt from disciplinary action in these circumstances. However, the University may initiate an educational discussion about the use of alcohol and its impact.
DEFINITIONS These definitions are descriptive of conduct which may constitute a violation and determine a finding of responsibility of the Sexual and Relationship Misconduct policy. “Accused”: the person who allegedly (“is said to have”) committed acts of sexual and/or relationship misconduct. “Coercion”: the use of force, or the threat of force, the use of a threat of immediate or future harm, or the use of physical or severe and/or pervasive emotional intimidation to cause another person to engage in or submit to certain activities. Coercion also includes administering a drug, intoxicant or similar substance that impairs the person’s ability to give consent. “Consent” occurs when the parties exchange affirmative words or behavior indicating their agreement to freely participate in mutual sexual activity. As a general rule, a person will be considered unable to give valid consent if they cannot appreciate the who, what, when, where, why and how of a sexual interaction. The following further clarifies the definition of consent: A person who does not physically resist or verbally refuse sexual activity is not necessarily giving consent. For example, one who is asleep cannot give consent. 122 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
UNIVERSITY JUDICIAL PROCEDURES FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT CASES HEARING PROCESS A University inquiry occurs when a reporting party makes a report of sexual or relationship misconduct by a student. An inquiry is conducted by a University official, who gathers additional information from the reporting party, accused, and witnesses if appropriate. The University uses this additional information to better understand what happened and determine if additional actions are necessary. Depending upon the results of the inquiry the University may initiate a hearing. In most cases the University will not conduct a further inquiry or hearing without the reporting party’s request. However, under compelling circumstances such as evidence of a pattern of repetitive behavior, the use of force or threat of force, or the use of a weapon by the accused, or to meet statutory or regulatory requirements the University may initiate an inquiry, hearing and/or disciplinary action. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether the accused is more likely than not responsible for violating the University’s Sexual and Relationship Misconduct policy and/or ethos statement. Before the hearing both the reporting party and the accused will each meet with a separate University “intake” person who will explain what happens during a hearing. During the hearing process the incident is reviewed by either a hearing board or hearing officer. The board or officer listens to and speaks with the reporting party, the accused, and witnesses, and considers other relevant information, including results from the inquiry. The reporting party and the accused are entitled to the same opportunity to question each other and witnesses as determined by the hearing officer, and to have a support person (other than the intake person) present during the hearing. The board or officer makes a determination of responsibility for the allegation. The board or officer reserves the right to determine responsibility for a lesser violation. Sanctions, if appropriate, are recommended to the Chief Judicial Officer. Criminal courts determine guilt or innocence of an accused. Civil courts resolve non-criminal disputes between parties, usually for a money judgment. Gonzaga’s hearing process determines responsibility, that is, whether the accused Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 123
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Individuals with a previous or current intimate relationship do not automatically give either initial or continued consent to sexual activity. An individual who is physically incapacitated from alcohol or other drug consumption (voluntarily or involuntarily), or is unconscious, unaware or otherwise physically helpless is considered unable to give consent. A person in an alcoholic blackout state may appear to act normally. An individual in a blackout state can walk, talk, drive, etc., but will not have memory of these activities. If this person affirmatively gives words or actions indicating a willingness to engage in sexual activity and the other person is unaware – or reasonably could not have known – of the alcohol consumption or blackout, then consent may be considered to have been given. “Dating violence and domestic violence”: Dating violence refers to a situation in which one dating partner is physically, emotionally or sexually abused by the other dating partner. Domestic violence is similar to dating violence but involves individuals who live together. This also includes non-intimate relationships such as roommates. Dating violence and domestic violence can occur between individuals of the opposite sex or of the same sex. “Incapacitation ”: An individual who is unable to give consent because he/she is mentally and/or physically helpless, unconscious, or unaware, due to drug or alcohol consumption (voluntarily or involuntarily) or for some other reason. Incapacitation impairs a person’s decision-making capacity, awareness of the consequences and ability to make judgments. “Rape”: vaginal or anal penetration, however slight, by a penis, object, tongue or finger as well as genital-oral penetration, initiated by a man or woman upon a man or a woman without consent. “Reporting Party”: the person who reports to the University alleging that he/she has experienced sexual or relationship misconduct. “Sexual Assault”: non-consensual touching of the sexually intimate parts of a person without that person’s consent or permission that does not meet the definition of another offense under Washington law. “Sexual Exploitation”: taking unjust or abusive sexual advantage of another; for the accused’s own advantage or benefit; or for the benefit or advantage of anyone other than the reporting party; and that behavior does not otherwise constitute rape, sexual assault or harassment [see Harassment Policy]. Examples of sexual exploitation include, and are not limited to: Creating images (including video or still photography) of a sexual nature via web-cam, camera, Internet exposure, etc., without knowledge and consent of all persons Knowingly exposing HIV or another STD to an unknowing person or to a person who has not consented to the risk Inducing incapacitation with the intent to commit sexual assault — in this instance, sexual exploitation can occur regardless of whether sexual activity actually occurs Voyeurism “Stalking”: a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.
more likely than not violated the University’s Sexual and Relationship Misconduct policy. The University has established considerations for a finding of responsibility under the Sexual and Relationship Misconduct policy, as described here: 1) use of, or threat of, coercion or force by the accused; and/or 2) the reporting party was incapacitated and it was reasonably apparent to the accused; and/or 3) the reporting party was not able or did not give consent. Whether consent was given or obtained is a key factor in determining responsibility for a violation of Sexual and Relationship Misconduct policy. A variety of other factors and information is gathered and each case is evaluated on its own unique circumstances. The hearing board or officer bases the finding on all of the relevant information presented at the hearing. Under Washington law, sexual and relationship misconduct may be punishable crimes, and may also result in civil action. However, the University undertakes inquiries and hearings and renders sanctions in a non-criminal context. Although the definitions and procedures may be similar to criminal law or the criminal court system, they are specific to Gonzaga University and limited to the meaning and use given them by the University. An act not criminally prosecuted may still violate University policy. For detailed information on hearing procedures and appeals see the “Student Conduct and Disciplinary System” in this handbook.
OUTCOMES AND SANCTIONS Sanctions for sexual or other relationship misconduct: The University determines sanctions based on the facts, including the severity of the offense. A student found responsible for a violation of the Sexual and Relationship Misconduct policy could receive sanctions ranging from suspension, probation, restorative justice actions, educational requirements or a written reprimand. In some cases, a student found responsible may be suspended or dismissed from the University until at least such time as the reporting party is no longer enrolled in her/his current course of study. Facilitated Discussion: (Optional) In addition to, or in place of a hearing, a reporting party may choose a facilitated discussion as a non-judicial option. A facilitated discussion is a voluntary process in which the reporting party and the accused communicate with the help of a neutral third party trained in the dynamics of sexual and relationship misconduct. A facilitated discussion does not establish a determination of responsibility by the University, but may still accomplish appropriate outcomes. For a facilitated discussion to be successful both parties need to be willing to participate. Notification: The University will inform both the reporting party and the accused of the outcome of any institutional proceeding for allegations of sexual misconduct, including appeals. The outcome is the University’s final determination about the alleged offense and any sanction imposed against the accused for a determination of sexual misconduct. Retaliation: Although Gonzaga acknowledges that extreme emotions and stress may be involved in these incidents, the University does not condone any person on either side of the incident engaging in any type of retaliation. This includes slander, libel or harassment. Violations of this type will be handled in accordance with the Ethos Statement and Behavioral Expectations.
HARASSMENT POLICY Policy Statement on Human Dignity Gonzaga University recognizes the inherent dignity of all individuals and promotes respect for all people in its activities and programs and in the relationships it shares with students, faculty, staff, and the public. Further, the University expects all community members to promote dignity and respect in their daily interactions with each other. Gonzaga University Harassment Policy Statement Consistent with its Statement on Non-Discrimination and its Mission Statement and values, the University is committed to providing a positive learning and working environment and therefore will not tolerate harassment and discrimination which violates University policy and/or state/federal law. The University has established specific policy statements and complaint resolution procedures for harassment and discrimination, as described below and in the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbooks, and the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Any community member who feels he or she has experienced harassment, discrimination or retaliation should contact the University’s Equal Opportunity Officer for advice and assistance.
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Harassment Defined Consistent with its Catholic, Jesuit mission, the University seeks to assure that all community members are able to learn and work in an atmosphere free from harassment. Harassing conduct is contrary to the positive educational environment the University wishes to foster and maintain. Because harassment undermines the University’s mission and threatens the well being of its community members, it is a serious policy violation and will not be tolerated. The University prohibits harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other harassment prohibited by federal or state law. This policy applies to all University community members, including faculty, employees, and students. Vendors, independent contractors, visitors and others who conduct business with the University are also expected to comply with this policy. The University will take appropriate action when this policy is violated. Harassment can take many forms. It can include slurs, comments, rumors, jokes, innuendoes, unwelcome compliments or touching, cartoons, pranks, and other verbal or physical conduct. Generally, physical and verbal conduct is considered harassment when it meets one or more of the following criteria: Submission to the undesirable conduct or communication is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of ones employment or academic status, OR Submission to or rejection of the conduct or communication by an individual is used as a factor in decisions affecting the individual’s employment or education, OR The conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s employment or education, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or academic environment, OR The conduct or communication would not have occurred but for the protected category of the individual(s) or group to whom it is directed and who are affected by it. Harassment Policy Compliance This harassment policy defines and prohibits harassment on the basis of federal and state law as interpreted by the courts. If statutory provisions or court interpretations change or conflict with this policy, the University’s policy will be deemed amended to assure continued compliance. This harassment policy is also intended to comply with statutes and guidelines of other regulatory agencies, such as the US Office of Civil Rights guidelines for student-to-student harassment.
Sexual and Racial Harassment This section gives a description and describes examples of both sexual and racial harassing behaviors and where regulatory agencies have provided guidance. Sexual Harassment is objectionable verbal and/or physical conduct that is sexual in nature or gender-based. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical or verbal conduct may be sexual harassment. Other behavior that is not sexual in nature but is motivated by a person’s gender may also be sexual harassment. Examples of behaviors which might be considered sexual harassment include but are not limited to: Demeaning sexist statements, off-color jokes, crude sexual remarks, offensive stories, remarks of a sexual nature about a person’s clothing or body, remarks about sexual activity or experiences Display or circulation of written materials or pictures degrading to individuals or gender groups Inappropriate, unnecessary, or unwelcome physical contact, such as touching, patting, pinching, hugging, kissing, or brushing against an individual’s body Undue and unwanted attention, such as repeated flirting, compliments about clothing or physical attributes, staring, or making sexually oriented gestures Pressuring an individual to become involved in sexual activity Making a student’s work or an employee’s job more difficult because of that person’s sex or sexual orientation Using a position of power and authority to: 1) threaten or punish, either directly or by implication, for refusing to tolerate harassment, submit to sexual activity, or for reporting harassment, or 2) promise rewards for sexual favors Physically assaulting an individual, such as sexual battery, sexual molestation, or attempts to commit such assaults. Such actions may also constitute a violation of the criminal code and sexual misconduct policy Engaging in demeaning verbal and other expressive behavior of a sexual or gendered nature in instructional settings. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 125
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Harassment Complaint Procedures Harassment - The University’s harassment complaint handling procedures are outlined in the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbooks, and the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Discrimination - The University’s procedures for handling complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, and other legally protected categories are described in the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbooks, and the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
To be considered sexual harassment, the conduct must meet one or more of the criteria outlined above in Harassment Defined. Racial Harassment and Harassment Based on National Origin, Ethnicity, or Color is objectionable verbal and/or physical conduct which meets one or more of the criteria outlined in Harassment Defined. Gonzaga University seeks to provide equal educational opportunities for all students and to cultivate the ethical and moral values of a just society. To do so, the University must maintain an environment free from racial harassment, intimidation, and humiliation as expressed by communication, threats, acts of violence, hatred, abuse of authority, or ill-will that assault an individual’s self-worth. Racial harassment interferes with or limits an individual’s or groups’ ability to participate in or benefit from University programs, services, activities, or amenities. Racial harassment dishonors the University and its members and diminishes the stature of the academic community. Gonzaga unequivocally condemns racist behavior in any form. Following are examples of behaviors, which, if based on race, ethnicity, or national origin, may constitute racial harassment: Making demeaning remarks to an individual or group or in the presence of an individual or group. This includes name calling, racial slurs, epithets, jokes, and racial put downs if the intention or result is to demean a person or group, treat individuals or groups differently because of race, ethnicity, national origin, or color, or create a hostile environment Displaying, circulating, or placing visual or written material demeaning race, ethnicity, national origin, or color in a University living or working area, when the intention or result is to make the education, working, or living environment hostile or demeaning Damaging, defacing, or destroying the University’s property or the property of any member because of race, ethnicity, national origin, or color Using “fighting words”; expressing in words, pictures, or symbols commonly understood to convey hatred or contempt, based on race, color or ethnicity, with the intent to inflict emotional distress Engaging in intentional acts based on race that obstruct or attempt to obstruct or seriously impair University activities in or outside University buildings or in other locations where University-sponsored activities occur Physically threatening or assaulting, intentionally engaging in physically violent acts, malicious injury to person which intentionally or recklessly imperils the safety of others; engaging in malicious harassment in violation of state and federal law Engaging in demeaning verbal and other expressive behavior of a racial nature in instructional settings. The University will make every effort to address racial incidents even if the perpetrator has not been identified. Harassment Based on Other Protected Categories is treated the same as sexual and racial harassment in this policy. The courts have also traditionally applied the standards established for sexual and racial harassment to other types of harassment. Under this policy, objectionable conduct may be considered harassment if it meets one or more criteria in Harassment Defined. Demeaning Verbal and Other Expressive Behavior in Instructional Settings The College and University Personnel Association and the American Association of University Professors have developed guidelines for handling allegations of harassment arising in an instructional setting. A modified version of these guidelines pertaining to faculty and academic staff is outlined below and, where applicable, will be used in processing complaints. Definitions: An “instructional setting” is a situation in which a member of the faculty or academic staff is communicating with a student(s) concerning matters the faculty or academic staff member is responsible for teaching the student(s). These situations include, but are not limited to, such communication in a classroom, laboratory, during a field trip, or in a faculty or academic staff member’s office. “Expressive behavior” is conduct in an instructional setting whenever a faculty or academic staff member seeks to communicate with a student(s). It includes, but is not limited to, the use of visual materials, verbal or written statements, and assignment of visual, recorded, or written materials. Protected Expressive Behavior: Expressive behavior related to subject matter: A faculty or academic staff member’s selection of instructional materials shall not be the basis for discipline if the material selected is germane to the subject of the course. However, if the Faculty Harassment/Discrimination Committee finds, at a formal hearing, that the faculty or academic staff member’s claim that the materials are germane to the subject of the course is clearly unreasonable, it shall not be an acceptable defense to the use of such material. A faculty or academic staff member’s expressive behavior shall not be the basis for discipline if the behavior constitutes an opinion or statement germane to the subject matter of the course. However, if the Faculty Harass126 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
ment/Discrimination Committee finds, at a formal hearing, that the faculty or academic staff member’s claim that the expressive behavior is clearly unreasonable, it shall not be an acceptable defense to the use of such behavior. Expressive Behavior related to teaching techniques: A faculty or academic staff member’s selection of teaching techniques shall not be the basis for discipline unless the Committee at the formal hearing finds clearly unreasonable the faculty or academic staff member’s claims that the objective cannot be accomplished as effectively by techniques less likely to cause harm. Application: Unprotected expressive behavior, other than that described in Definitions above, is subject to discipline. Reporting and Investigating Harassment: Gonzaga community members may bring complaints or concerns about harassing behavior to faculty, supervisors, department heads, vice presidents, the Human Resources Department, or the University’s Equal Opportunity Officer. In addition, students may bring complaints to their advisors, chairs, deans, Student Life personnel, or to the Academic Vice President’s office. Any of the above to whom a complaint or concern has been reported must promptly notify the Equal Opportunity Officer, who will begin an investigation or recommend an investigation by a qualified individual from inside or outside the University. Complaints will be handled through the applicable procedures described in the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbooks, and the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. FALSE REPORTS Submission of a good faith complaint, concern, or report of harassment will not affect the complainant’s or reporter’s employment, grades, academic standing, or work assignments. However, an individual found to have made a false complaint or report or to have knowingly and willingly given false information during an investigation, will be subject to disciplinary action. CONFIDENTIALITY The University will handle all reports of harassment as discreetly as possible, sharing information on a need-to-know basis only. To properly investigate an allegation of harassment, the University may need to divulge the identities of individuals involved. The University will comply with discovery or disclosure obligations as may be legally required. RETALIATION Retaliation will not be tolerated against anyone who has reported perceived harassment or a concern about harassing conduct or has participated in an investigation, complaint process or hearing, or filed a complaint alleging harassment. Retaliation includes but is not limited to any form of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment. Anyone found to have acted in a retaliatory manner will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Definition The Ethos Statement sets out an expectation that all community members will show respect for others regardless of a person’s race, creed, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or nationality. Further, all community members are expected to avoid all forms of harassing or offensive behavior. Bias-motivated incidents are defined as behavior which constitutes an expression of hostility against the person or property of another because of the traits listed above. This may include such behavior as non-threatening name calling, using racial slurs/language or disseminating racist leaflets. Additionally, it includes actions such as but not limited to threatening phone calls, hate mail, physical assaults, and vandalism. Process The Student Life office is responsible for leading the institutional response for student-to-student bias incidents, as well as unknown party-to-student incidents. It is important that a record of the act is established immediately by reporting the incident to one of the following offices who will coordinate with the Student Life office: Office of Intercultural Relations, Campus Public Safety & Security, Housing and Residence Life, DREAM (Disability Resources, Education and Access Management), Academic Services, LGBT Resource Center, Unity Multicultural Education Center or the Office of Equal Opportunity. These entities can assist in getting the incident documented. Incident reports are maintained in the Student Life office At the time the incident is reported to the Student Life office an official of that office will be contacted to coordinate a response of care, concern and follow-up. A “Bias Incident Case Manager” will be assigned to each report to guide the process. If the incident involves a crime, and there is an immediate threat to safety, or evidence to be preserved or collected, 911 should be called right away. Security should be called after 911 has been notified. For non-urgent or non-emergency situations, Security may respond on behalf of the University, and as appropriate will conduct an inquiry to be coordinated with the Bias Incident Case Manager. Security will assist with filing a police report if requested. It is important to remember that in reporting the incident, a photograph of the physical damage or a copy of the printed material should be submitted as part of the record. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 127
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BIAS INCIDENTS
UNIVERSITY-WIDE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ON ACCESS AND ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (The full University policy on access and accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the University’s Equal Opportunity office at 313-6910 or x6910 or by contacting Disability Resources, Education & Access Management office (DREAM) at 313-4134 or x4134. Gonzaga University has adopted these internal procedures to provide prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any violation of the University’s policy on access and accommodation for all educational programs, activities, events, and services, employment, and public access for persons with disabilities. This procedure applies to Sections 501 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Titles I and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and/or the Washington State Law Against Discrimination (RCW Ch. 49.60 as Related to Disabilities), and their implementing regulations. Normally the best interests of the complainant and the University are served if complaints are resolved as soon as possible at the lowest possible level. These procedures provide both initial intervention and appeal to higher levels without prejudice so that parties may be assured of fundamental fairness.
APPLICATION A grievance under this procedure is deemed to be against the University and not against an individual. All complainants ~ students, employees and the public ~ should use this procedure for grievances alleging any violation of policies, laws and regulations related to access and accommodation for persons with disabilities. This procedure is used for any complaints involving academic or non-academic situations related to disability access and accommodation for University education programs, employment, activities, events, and services. Examples of academic access situations might be students with disabilities who believe they are not being appropriately or reasonably accommodated regarding coursework, living and studying arrangements Examples of non-academic access situations might be: Students with disabilities who believe they have not been appropriately or reasonably accommodated for services, activities and events, or access to campus facilities. Employees with disabilities who believe they have not been appropriately or reasonably accommodated in their jobs. Members of the public who believe they have been denied access to campus facilities, services, activities, or events based on disability. It is anticipated that all steps of the grievance procedure will be completed in 60 calendar days. If extenuating circumstances dictate a delay, the Equal Opportunity Officer will notify all parties in writing with an estimated timeframe for completion.
STEPS IN THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE STEP I: INITIAL INTERVENTION ~ this step is designed to resolve the situation informally through discussion and agreement. Resolution at STEP I is not intended to determine if any policies or laws were violated. A. The complainant should file the grievance by contacting the Director of Disability Resources, Education, and Access Management at: Disability Resources, Education, and Access Management Foley Library, Second Floor (509) 313-4134 shearer@gonzaga.edu The complaint does not have to be in writing. B. The Director will conduct a preliminary inquiry by gathering information and attempting to resolve the situation by: 1. Working directly with faculty, chairs, deans, program directors, supervisors and administration to clarify policies and procedures, enhance communication and understanding, and agree on a resolution; 2. Assisting the complainant to articulate issues and serving as liaison between the complainant and the University 3. Normally, most situations are positively resolved through intervention within a reasonable timeframe. If the situation is urgent, the Director of DREAM will work diligently to expedite resolution. The Director will notify the parties if additional time is needed due to extenuating circumstances, and will communicate progress and/ or resolution in writing to all parties. C. If the complainant does not believe the situation has been appropriately resolved at Step I, he/she may file a formal grievance. The Director, DREAM will inform the complainant of the formal grievance process and refer the individual to the Equal Opportunity Officer. 128 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
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STEP II: FORMAL GRIEVANCE ~ the formal grievance is designed to address problems that the complainant believes were not resolved at Step I: Initial Intervention. This step is designed to: A. Determine whether a violation of University policy or law occurred B. Implement consequences for violation C. Correct the access or accommodation situation and restore the complainant’s employment or academic environment or public access issue which led to the grievance D. Initiate steps to prevent the problem from recurring 1. Meeting with University Official: The complainant should make an appointment with the Equal Opportunity Officer at: Equal Opportunity Officer College Hall, Room 111 (509) 313-6910 or 313-6289 loveland@gu.gonzaga.edu 2. Submitting the grievance: The complainant will submit the grievance in writing with this information: the name and address of the person filing the grievance (the complainant) a statement of the alleged discriminatory actions, including the date(s) the action(s) occurred and the name(s) of the persons involved and the nature of their involvement 3. Investigation: The Equal Opportunity Officer will interview the complainant, other persons, contact Director, Disability Resources, Education and Access Management for relevant information, and conduct a formal investigation. The EO Officer will work with the appropriate Vice Presidents to insure a complete and thorough investigation. 4. Hearing the Grievance: Student Grievances regarding academic access and accommodation are heard by the Academic Vice President or designee Student Grievances regarding non-academic access and accommodation are heard by the Vice President for Student Life or designee Employee Grievances regarding employment access and accommodation and the Public regarding access to facilities, activities, events and services are heard by the Vice President for Administration and Planning or designee. The designated Vice President will hear and resolve the grievance. The VP may meet with complainant and other persons as appropriate, or make a determination on the written investigative record only. 5. Communicating the Resolution: The Vice President will communicate the decision in writing to the complainant and the University within a reasonable timeframe after the complaint is filed. 6. Grievance Records: The Equal Opportunity Officer will maintain all files and records of the grievance. A copy of the written decision will be sent to DREAM for the complainant’s official file. Grievances alleging harassment or discrimination other than access or accommodation are filed under the University’s Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Complaint Procedures. If the grievance involves both access/accommodation and harassment/discrimination, the Equal Opportunity Officer will determine the appropriate grievance procedure(s). Grievances in which an individual faculty member is accused of harassment or discrimination will be handled according to the Faculty Handbook, Section C300, Procedures for Resolving Complaints when the accused is a faculty member (ALL Caps). Any accused faculty member can waive the C300 procedure. If that occurs, the grievance will be handled under this procedure. STEP III: APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT A. Either the complainant or the University, if dissatisfied with the Vice President’s decision at Step II, may appeal in writing with the Equal Opportunity Officer after the parties receive the Vice President’s written decision. The document should outline the reason for appeal. The Equal Opportunity Officer will provide a copy of the appeal to the other party or parties to the complaint, who will have the right to respond in writing. Any response should be filed with the Equal Opportunity Officer, who will provide a copy of the response to the party filing the original appeal. B. The appeal will be resolved by the: President of Gonzaga University Gonzaga University Spokane, WA 99258 (509) 313-6103 The President of Gonzaga University will either personally review the matter or designate another person to do so. The President or his/her designee may request anyone to meet with him to discuss the appeal and/or request anyone to submit written materials.
The President, or designee, normally will issue a written decision as to the appeal within a reasonable time after the appeal is received. The decision will determine the validity of the appeal and its resolution, if any. Copies of the appeal decision will be sent to the complainant and the University. This appeal is the final recourse within the University. 3. The Equal Opportunity Officer will maintain all official documentation of the appeal and resolution. 4. A copy of the written decision will be sent to DREAM for the complainant’s file. STEP IV: OUTSIDE REMEDIES Complainants are not required to use this grievance procedure before pursuing other remedies through state and federal agencies. These agencies are: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR) 915 Second Avenue, Room 3310 Seattle, WA 98174 U.S.THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION 1425 New York Avenue, Room 5041 Washington, D.C. 20005 TDD (800) 514-0383 (202) 514-4224 WASHINGTON STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 905 West Riverside, Suite 416 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 456-4473 TDD (206) 220-7907 (206) 220-7880
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MESSAGE FROM The Director of Housing and Residence Life
Welcome to your new home away from home, Gonzaga University! I am so happy to have you live with us! I can remember my own very first day in a residence hall room, vividly. The sight, the smell, the friends I met within that first week. I still maintain those friendships, by the way, a few decades later! I loved my experience so much that I decided to devote my career to providing the same opportunity to countless others. May your experience be as fun, as challenging, as memorable as mine. One thing I have learned along the way is that sometimes you live in a newer building, sometimes an older one, sometimes a suite or apartment and other times a residence hall. It is not so much the bed one sleeps on or the type of building to which one is assigned as the people you come to know while living in community that makes for the quality experience. Regardless of your residence, you are going to learn a lot, meet many different people, forge a few great friendships and have lots of opportunities each week to become involved in your residence hall experience in formal and informal ways. We surround you with over 80 live in staff leaders and a vibrant elected student Residence Hall Association. Along your journey, know you are not alone and we are ready to help you make the best of this once in a lifetime experience.
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Wishing you all the best this year!
Dennis Colestock, Ed. M. Director, Housing and Residence Life
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OFFICE OF HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE Mission Statement The Office of Housing and Residence Life provides management, resources, and systems which allow for the support of Gonzaga University‘s mission and academic endeavors. Working in concert with a number of other departments, we strive to provide well maintained facilities, modestly appointed, wherein students can come together on common ground to develop community among themselves, through which the mission of the University can develop and have an impact on the individual. Our work will be guided by industry best practices, professional ethics, values and knowledge, with fervent loyalty and devotion to the appropriate use of these in the context of the mission and values of Gonzaga University. People to Know Resident Assistant (RA): a student who lives on the residence hall wing or floor with residents. RAs are selected and trained to help residents develop a positive living, studying and social environment. RAs assist students with personal and academic concerns, organize social and educational activities, and serve as general resource people. Assistant Residence Director (ARD): An experienced student staff member and leader, this person is generally assigned to a second tier sized residence hall building. The ARD may assist the Residence Director with such things as RA oversight, programming efforts, and disciplinary interventions. The ARD reports directly to the Residence Director and provides for the management of the area in the Residence Director’s absence. Residence Director (RD): These important staff members are full time, permanent professional level employees who possess at least a bachelor’s degree and most often a graduate level degree. These individuals live in the residence halls and supervise a small area of buildings comprising between 275 to 500 residents. The RD serves as the direct supervisor of the RAs and facilitates open lines of communication between Residence Hall Staff members and residents, and is concerned with developing an overall living-learning culture within the building. Chaplain-in-Residence: The University assigns a Jesuit Priest, Religious Sister or lay person to some residence halls. Chaplains may also be full time administrators or faculty members who wish to take the time to get to know students on a deeper level. The primary reason for assigning a chaplain to a residence hall is to provide spiritual leadership to staff and students and to be a resource for faith based issues to the people living in the building assigned. Most Chaplains choose to live in the building with the students. Residence Hall Government Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a group of elected representatives from each of the residence halls. The elected representatives form the General Assembly. RHA is led by an elected Executive Board and is involved in residence hall programs, community service events, and the review of residence hall policies. A member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life serves as the advisor to RHA. Block Council is a group of students who organize and implement activities for students within a block or smaller area of residence halls. Block Council members are elected and the council is advised by the Residence Director. Some members of each block council sit on the RHA General Assembly. Not only is involvement in Block Council fun, it also provides an excellent leadership experience for residents. If you are interested in being involved with RHA please speak to your RA or another professional member of the housing staff for more information.
The Policies and Procedures contained within this section apply to residents and guests of all buildings operated by the Office of Housing and Residence Life. In addition to the following information, rules, and policies, all residents are advised that policies, rules and expectations contained elsewhere in this Handbook and the Student Code also apply to them. Absences Prolonged and unannounced absences from your room may be investigated to assure either that you are safe or that you are in compliance with your residency requirement or rental agreement. Please see the section on “Missing Students.” Alcohol Policy Most on campus residential facilities are “dry.” Refer to the general University Policies and Procedures section of this handbook for a complete explanation of the Alcohol Policy. Alcoholic Beverages in Upper Division Apartments Please refer to the general University Policies and Procedures section of this handbook for a detailed description of how alcohol policy is applied to upper division housing facilities. Residents are encouraged not to have under aged Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 133
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POLICIES, PROCEDURES, EXPECTATIONS, AND SERVICES: RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
guests over while consuming alcoholic beverages to avoid the appearance that they may be distributing such beverages to under aged students. Barbeques Gas or charcoal barbeque grills are prohibited in and around residence halls, including decks and patios of University owned apartment buildings, with the exception of University provided barbeques at individual residence halls and apartment facilities. Electrical BBQs/grills are permitted so long as they do not generate an open flame. Check-In Procedures Student must formally sign and return their Room/Suite/Apartment Condition Report within 24 hours of checking into their assignment. This report serves as a description of the condition of the room/suite/apartment upon check in and the acknowledgment of possession of building/room keys. Check Out Procedures When a student permanently moves out of his/her room for any reason (i.e. room change, end of semester, withdrawal from the University, etc.) he/she must arrange for a check out appointment through the Residence Life Staff well in advance of his/her departure. At the time of check out, the student must have his/her belongings completely removed from their assigned space, the furniture back in its original location, all areas cleaned, and returned his/her key(s). Courtesy and Quiet Hours The primary objective of the University is to facilitate the academic enterprise. The nature of this enterprise involves in class learning and out of class study that may take place in many forms and at many times of the day and night. There are also quite a few students with rigorous early morning schedules, necessitating strong evening quiet hours for adequate sleep. In addition, the University recognizes that its location, within a residential neighborhood, demands respect for the permanent residents of Spokane. Therefore, a 24-hour Courtesy policy is in effect for all University Residences. Noise of all types is to be kept to a moderate level, and all students are required to immediately cease and desist from the generation or production of noise when requested to do so by any other individual, at any time of the day or night. All students are advised that within all Gonzaga-owned residential property and on the grounds of the University, a Quiet Hours Policy is in effect as follows: Seven days a week: 11:00 pm to 9:00 am the following morning. Last Two Weeks of Each Semester: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During quiet hours, it is expected that: Noise be confined to the individual living units (rooms in residence halls, apartment units in apartment facilities). Doors be closed if television or music is being played inside. The noise in a room should not disturb neighbors sharing common walls. Noise external to residential areas be kept at a low enough level that it will not disturb others Preventing disturbances is the most assured way of creating the environment on campus and in the residence facilities that is conducive to our academic enterprise and thus in keeping with our most central mission as an institution. Therefore, Residence Life and Security staff are empowered to make judgment calls regarding noise levels prior to receiving complaints. The last two weeks of each academic term are important times for GU students. These two weeks are the culmination of an entire semester’s hard academic work. We ask and expect all students to take this time seriously and focus on academics. We expect quiet in our facilities out of deference to fellow students. Our residence hall staff will be empowered during this time to use judgment regarding disruptive behavior. We may elect to respond to such disruptions in any of the following ways: Use the normal judicial route to adjudicate the issue and resolve the behavior Ask the student to move out within a couple of hours and spend the rest of the semester in a hotel Place a judicial hold on the student’s registration and defer resolution until September (specific to spring term) Any combination of the above. Deposit for a Room A $200.00 room deposit is required to confirm a housing request. This deposit will remain on the student’s account during his/her residence period in the Office of Housing and Residence Life system. Regular deductions may occur related to room or common area damages. Fire Alarms and Safety Devices Please refer to the University Policies and Procedures section of the handbook. Fire Escapes Students are prohibited from loitering upon, or conducting any activity on or from, a fire escape or fire escape platform. Students who are found to be in violation of this policy are subject to disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Code, up to and including dismissal from the University. 134 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Fire/Smoke Detection Equipment All University residences are equipped with fire and/or smoke detectors , many of which operate using batteries as a primary or back-up source of power. Students are required to maintain their fire/smoke detectors in working order. If a fire/ smoke detector (a) does not operate when tested, or (b) alerts the student to a failing battery, the student must contact the Plant Services department (extension 5656) to make a maintenance request for the repair of the unit. Fires and Open Flames (Candles, Fire Pits, etc.) The use of equipment that produces, contains, or conducts a continuous open flame—such as candles, potpourri burners, incense, sterno cans or other combustibles—is prohibited. In addition, ‘fire pits’ and campfires are prohibited in and on the property of all Gonzaga owned on and off campus residential facilities without pre-approval by the Residence Director. Flammable Items and Materials Examples of flammable items or materials which are specifically prohibited from any University property include, but are not limited to: gasoline containers (full or empty), gas-operated camping equipment (e.g., Coleman stoves), engines or engine parts, propane tanks, and liquid oxygen containers. Other examples of commonly utilized flammable materials that are considered dangerous and therefore prohibited include chemical compounds and components, open-coil burners, open-coil space heaters, and candles. In addition, natural Christmas trees are prohibited without the pre-approval of the Residence Director of the building. Guest Policy Anyone visiting a student in their room, apartment, suite, or hall is considered a “guest” of that student. Guests can be any of the following, but not limited to the following: Other residence hall students Off campus friends and acquaintances not associated with Gonzaga University Off campus GU students visiting residence halls Family members As a host, you are responsible for your guest’s compliance with the University Code of Conduct, whether or not you are present in any situation where concern arises. This includes individual bedrooms, suites, and apartments. Additionally, students who have been found to frequent living areas unbeknownst to the resident(s) on record will be presumed to be “guests” of the resident(s), unless it is evident that there was “forced entry.” Overnight Guest Policy Overnight guests in any of the residence halls must be announced in advance with the Residence Director of the building. Guests must be the same gender as their host. Residence Directors may approve or disapprove of any/all such requests. Overnight visitors are limited to two days (48 hours), per semester. As with the visitation policy, your roommate’s or apartment mate’s needs for privacy supersede your right to have an overnight guest.
Cohabitation Policy The University provides and maintains its residences specifically for the use of legitimate, rent-paying students (and their spouses and dependents, where applicable). Only students registered with the Office of Housing and Residence Life as actual residents of a space may live in that space. In order to insure the privacy and welfare of both the students and the community, please note the following examples of cohabitation violations: Friends who are residents but want to swap rooms without permission from the Housing Office Non-students (including relatives) and students who have not made arrangements for housing through the Office of Housing and Residence Life Friends or relatives who stay overnight without being announced to and approved by the Residence Director before visiting Off campus Gonzaga students who need a place to stay for a few days or weeks A “significant other” who spends the night or multiple nights Halogen Lamps Halogen Lamps are not allowed in Gonzaga University residence halls, apartments and properties. There is extreme hazard and fire danger associated with the high temperatures at which halogen lamps burn (750-1100 degrees Fahrenheit). These high temperatures can ignite bedding, paper, posters, curtains, etc., when they come in contact with the bulb. Health and Safety Standards Policy In the interests of individual and collective health, welfare and safety, students are required to keep their premises clean and litter-free. Litter, trash, garbage and food remnants foster rodent and insect infestation, which in turn can lead Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 135
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Escort Policy Visitors to any residence hall must be escorted by a current resident of that hall while they are visiting, whether inside the room or outside of it. Visitors who are found to be without an escort will be required immediately to leave the building.
to contamination of food products, disease, decay, and disintegration of carpet and property. To this end, the following procedures have been enacted and will be enforced: 1. The occupant(s) of any University residence who is/are found in violation of this policy are subject to disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Code, and/or relocation to another residence, and/or eviction from the University residence. 2. A University Official may direct students and/or occupants of any room or premise to clean that room or premise at any time under this policy, and the students so directed agree to clean that room or premise within a maximum of twelve (12) hours as a condition of their Living Agreement with the University. A University official is entitled to require immediate cleanup if deemed necessary. 3. Any room or property that has a noxious odor emanating from it must be cleaned immediately. 4. Under-division students living in apartment style facilities may be subjected to increased, organized, and regular scrutiny regarding these standards. Key Possession The possession of keys by anyone other than the person they were issued to is not allowed. Loaning and giving away room keys is an extreme security risk and is strictly prohibited. For more information, see the general University Policies and Procedures section. Pets The presence of animals within University Housing poses serious health, safety, and maintenance risks. In addition to direct damage incurred by animals, many students have allergic reactions to various animals, as well. Further, damage and/or problems may become residual, posing difficulties for subsequent residents or tenants. Therefore, animals of any kind–except for harmless fish in an aquarium, not to exceed ten-gallon capacity per room–are prohibited on or within any room or property owned by the University. This includes off campus apartments and houses rented from Gonzaga. Privacy, Courtesy, and Visitation Policy The right of a student to live in reasonable privacy takes precedence over the right of his/her roommate to entertain a guest in the room, regardless of gender, at any time of the day or night. It is presumed that student conduct in the residence halls will be consistent with the Catholic, Jesuit ideals and objectives of the University. In addition, the University will manage its residential facilities in ways that provide support for academic excellence and proper and restful sleep. In order to foster such an atmosphere of study and to provide a measure of privacy, visitation (having a visitor or guest of the opposite sex in your room) is limited. Not to be confused with announced and authorized overnight guests (see Guest Policy, Overnight Guest Policy above). Parameters for visitation (hours when men and women can be in each other’s rooms) are: Seven days a week: 9:00 am - 2:00 am. Outside of this time period, we ask all residents to take their conversations, study groups, etc to a public area of their building. It is expected that only residents of the living unit will be on the living unit after hours and any quiet conversation, music or television on the living unit will be occurring behind closed bedroom doors in keeping with the Quiet Hours Policy. Release from Rental Agreement A release from University housing is a significant action and is granted only under the most unusual of circumstance. Criteria for consideration of a request for release from the Residence Life Rental Agreement include substantial, unanticipated medical, personal or financial problems arising before or after taking occupancy of your room. Personal preference related to the housing assignment will not be considered as a reason for a release. In most instances, very substantial financial penalties have to be applied to such a release. Students are encouraged to review their Rental Agreement on file in the Office of Housing and Residence Life before making such a decision. Residency Requirement and Qualifications Refer to the general University Policies and Procedures section of this handbook for a complete explanation of the Residency Requirement and Qualifications Policy. Room Change Procedure The room change process is designed to allow students some control over their living situation. The first priority in all living situations, however, is to work with students to effect change in their current room and community. Room changes are time consuming for everyone and should be a last option. Any room change impacts many people, including the community of the hall from which the person is leaving and the community the person is joining. A room change may not be made without consulting all affected persons. Every effort will be made to assure that the move is beneficial to everyone involved. Room changes within a residence hall or between residence halls are coordinated by your Residence Director. You may obtain vacancy information and the correct forms and procedures by beginning your process at your Residence Director’s office. If your RD agrees a room change is acceptable, he/she will provide you a 136 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
with the proper information which will guide you through the next steps up to the point of checking into your new room and checking out of your old one. Students must clean and return their previous room in the condition in which s/he received it. Keys must be returned as directed by your Residence Director. Room changes are limited to certain periods each semester. They may be initiated at the following periods of the Semester: Beginning the Friday of the sixth full week of fall semester. Beginning the Friday of the first full week of spring semester. If your roommate moves out, you should expect another roommate to be assigned by the Housing Office at some point during the academic year. Your responsibility is to keep the vacant side of your room clear and ready for occupancy, including closet, drawers, desk, and bed. Smoking Smoking of any kind is prohibited inside residence hall facilities, including stairwells, balconies, and any grounds area closer than 25 feet from the structure. Evidence of smoking, including presence of residual odor, will be responded to as a violation of this policy. Windows/Window Screens Window screens are not to be loosened or removed under any condition. Endangering the safety or property of others by dropping/throwing objects from windows, endangering oneself by sitting on the window ledge or by climbing in or out windows will result in disciplinary action. If your screen comes loose by itself, please place a work order to have it repaired. A missing screen at the year’s end will cost you damage money. Banners, flags, posters, and other hangings are not allowed to be displayed outside of windows or from ledges.
COMMON AREAS AND GROUNDS It is essential that all persons within the community – students, faculty, staff and even alumni – recognize the joint responsibility for the common good that exists at Gonzaga. The significance of a community, in part, is that individuals take an active role in the care of others. Common areas are lounges, lobbies, kitchen areas, recreation rooms, laundry rooms, and bathrooms. If you notice damage or carelessness within your hall of anywhere on campus, we ask that you bring it to the attention of your Residence Director or the Housing Office so that action may be taken. The University will charge the cost of repairing common area damage, vandalism, and theft of property equally to the residents responsible for the area concerned. We therefore encourage each resident to consider him/herself equally responsible for building common areas, and to intervene directly in behavior that poses a threat to the physical facilities and property. Games that involve running, propelling or throwing objects back and forth in common areas of the indoor part of residence halls are not allowed. Please take such activity outside.
Cleaning and Care Custodial service is provided only for common areas such as floor shower rooms, corridors and lounges. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain individual rooms, suite and apartment areas. Vacuums are available for check out in each residence hall from the Residence Hall Staff. Custodians are not responsible for excessive messes in common areas. Group billing may occur for the clean up of excessive messes in common areas. Personal garbage and recycling, including pizza boxes, is not to be left in bathroom or common area garbage cans/ recycling bins. It is each resident’s responsibility to remove their personal garbage to the dumpsters and designated recycling areas. Any excessive garbage, pizza boxes, and recycling left in common areas, as well as any excessive cleaning will result in common area billing. Courtesy Phones Each residence hall is equipped with an outside courtesy phone. Guests of students should call their residence hall host in order to gain access to a residence hall. Please do not prop open building access doors in anticipation of a visit from a friend. Instruct your guest to call you at the door when she/he arrives to be let in.
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Apartment and Suite Living In individual residential units with shared living space such as bathrooms, living rooms, hallways, kitchens and jointlyheld storage space, all residents with access to, and control over, the shared space will be held accountable for violations of University policies and for any damage or excessive cleaning charges. In caring for an apartment, please use a soft non-abrasive cleaner like Soft Scrub. Please avoid flushing paper towels, excessive amounts of toilet paper, or feminine hygiene products down the toilet. They will quickly clog the toilet. Clogged toilets have been an on-going problem for residents mainly because they have not adhered to these simple guidelines.
Possession of Common Area Property Under the University Ethos Statement, all students are encouraged to respect property. The University procures and provides property for the common use of all students within specific areas. Examples include, but are not limited to: furniture, fixtures, equipment and signage. Local residents and businesses also own property privately. Unauthorized possession of property is prohibited, regardless of whether it is owned by the University or a private entity. Examples: Taking common area couches, tables, chairs to your room Taking common area recreation equipment Street signs from on or off campus Traffic equipment owned by campus, Spokane, State of Washington, contractors Advertising materials, banners, signs and display items The furniture in common areas (e.g., lounges, study rooms, recreational areas) is there for the use of all persons within the University Residence. Privately owned property has its own uses which are important to the owner(s). These furnishings and property are not to be removed from their locations. Students who are found to be in unauthorized possession of property are subject to disciplinary action under this policy and the University Ethos Statement and can be fined $50.00 for each piece of property found (per occurrence). Common Area Damage / Billing Procedure The cost of damage due to accident or vandalism in our cities is paid by everyone through numerous taxation efforts. Likewise, our own communities on campus are asked to bear the responsibility to prevent such damage, report it when you know who caused it, and assist the University with the cost of repair. Damage, either deliberate or unintentional, which occurs within a residence hall or on-campus apartment but for which no individual or group of individuals has taken responsibility is termed “Common Area Damage.” Unaccounted-for Common Area Damage ultimately is paid for by everyone through indirect means such as increased housing costs and more directly by deducting equal amounts from student housing deposits. If Common Area Damages occur for which no person(s) are willing to accept responsibility, the following procedure will be followed: Upon discovery of the Common Area Damage, a representative of the Residence Life Staff will post signage in a prominent, central area of the hall notifying all residents of the following: »» The nature of the damage »» The location of the damage »» The estimated cost of repair The residence hall community will be allowed to propose who, individually or collectively, should be responsible for the damage. You can work with your Residence Director on this initiative. If no person or persons have come forward who are willing to accept responsibility for the Common Area Damage, each resident of the hall or area will be billed in equal part for the damage. This amount will be charged to the students’ accounts, normally at the end of the academic term or year at Housing’s discretion. The Residence Director, together with the staff of the Office of Housing and Residence Life, is responsible for determining the scope of responsibility in the case of a Common Area Damage situation (i.e., the entire hall, one floor, etc.). Students who accidentally break something in a common area will not get in trouble if they report their responsibility and accept financial costs of repair/replacement. We call this our “free pass” system and hope it encourages you to be honest when those inevitable accidents occur. After all, we all have accidents, sometimes silly ones. So don’t be afraid to simply own the accident. Grounds Management (specific to the off-campus properties) Residents are responsible for general upkeep of the grounds. This includes watering the lawns, snow and ice removal from the sidewalks and disposing of garbage in the proper designated containers. The University agrees to mow the lawns, furnish water for the premises and provide removal of garbage. The University will also maintain all structural components in good repair, all electrical, plumbing, heating and other facilities supplied in reasonably good working order, excluding laundry appliances. In addition, the University will provide a program for the control of infestation by insects, rodents and other pests.
ENTRY AND SEARCH The Entry and Search Procedures contained within this section apply to residents and guests of all buildings operated by the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Entry, Maintenance/Custodial Maintenance and Custodial personnel may access a student’s room when it is clear that (a) a Maintenance Request (Work Order) requires such entry to remedy the reported problem, (b) an emergency situation requiring access exists, or 138 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
(c) routine maintenance or safety reviews require such access. Access will normally be accompanied by a notification in advance (except in the case of a Work Order, where notification is considered to have been waived by virtue of the student’s specific request). Maintenance and Custodial personnel may access common areas of the University Residences between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm, and may request access to students’ rooms between 10:00am and 10:00pm. Entry, University Official Entry by a University Official may occur for a number of reasons. Examples include: (a) to insure that health and/or safety standards are being met; (b) for purposes of repair, construction, or inventory; (c) for a safety inspection during vacation periods/Christmas break; or (d) when there exists reasonable suspicion that a violation of University policy or law is being committed, or has been committed; and/or that a delay in such entry would endanger the health and safety of the resident or property, or result in the probable destruction of evidence of the violation. Where possible, notice of intent to enter a room or property will be given to the resident in advance. However, advance notice of room entry may not be practical when emergency situations arise. Entry and Search, University Official The entering of a room and a subsequent search of that room may occur when there exists a reasonable suspicion that a violation is being committed, or has been committed, and the delay would endanger the health and safety of the resident or result in the probable destruction of the evidence that a violation was being committed.
Search Procedure If the occupant(s) of the room is/are found within, the University Official will request their name(s) and student identification number(s). Falsification of such information is a violation of University policy and can subject the student to disciplinary action. The University Official may request confirmation of the student(s) identification by requiring that the student(s) produce a valid Gonzaga University ID card. If the occupant(s) of the room is/are not found within it, the University Official will note the name(s) of all individuals who are assigned to that room as responsible for any materials that constitute evidence of a violation. The University Official may immediately seize and remove any or all material which, by its presence, constitutes evidence that a violation of University policy has occurred. Such removal does not require express permission on the part of the room occupant(s). The University reserves the right to confiscate, retain, and dispose of any and all illegal, dangerous, or prohibited items, regardless of value or ownership. If the occupant is present, he/she may be asked, at the discretion of a University Official, to stay for the search. If the occupant(s) of the room is/are not present and a search of the room is deemed necessary to insure that University policies, rules and expectations, are being upheld, the search will be conducted by at least two individuals, one of which must be a University official. The search will be conducted in a private and unobtrusive manner. In the case of room searches wherein the target of the search is a reasonable suspicion of drug use, or the search request for items not in plain view is denied by the resident, it is desired that at least one of the University Officials involved with the search be a professional member of the Student Life division, such as a Security Officer or a Residence Life Professional Staff member. Likewise, if the occupant(s) refuse a more detailed search of items not in plain view and it is the official’s decision to conduct that search without permission reasonable attempts will be made to assure a professional member of the University staff is present for the search. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 139
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Entry Procedure Entry should be made by two persons, at least one of whom is a University Official, although entry may be made by a University Official alone. If reasonable suspicion of a violation exists but the behavior or evidence of violation is believed to be occurring behind the closed door of a student’s room, the University Official must: »» Knock audibly »» Identify him- or her- self by name and title »» Request that the door be opened If, after following the above steps the door is not opened promptly, or if the University Official is refused entry, the Official will: »» Knock audibly »» Identify him- or her- self by name and title »» State his or her intention to enter via use of his or her master key if the door is not opened »» Proceed to utilize their master key to gain entrance to the room. If reasonable suspicion of a violation exists due to behavior or evidence that is in plain view, or can be plainly heard or otherwise detected, the University Official may open/unlock a door and enter the room without delay. The University official may open/unlock a door without delay if there is reasonable cause to believe that a delay would endanger health and safety.
Any searches conducted by police or civil authorities, independent of the University’s authority are not covered in this policy.
FACILITIES AND SERVICES Cable TV Cable service is provided to each residence hall room. Through one room hook-up, students receive basic expanded cable service. Premium channels may be added by contacting Comcast Cable directly at (509) 484-4900. Key Replacement Students who have lost their key or keys should contact their Residence Director. The student’s request will initiate a lock(s) change, and new keys will be issued. A minimum fee of $30.00 per key will be charged to the student’s account when a lock change is made as a result of a lost key(s). Fees rise in apartments facilities or newer residence buildings and are associated with the actual cost to the university. The University reserves the right to raise this fee during any year to keep pace with parts and labor costs. Laundry Laundry facilities are available in each on campus residential facility and many off-campus Gonzaga owned apartment complexes. The University rents the machines from a Spokane company, who is responsible for maintenance. The Office of Housing and Residence Life manages the machines and coordinates needs with this company. The cost of providing laundry facilities and the utilities that service them is included in the semester room charge, thereby eliminating the necessity for a coin-operated system. Students must provide their own laundry detergent and other supplies. In some halls, laundry time is allocated according to a laundry schedule, coordinated by the Residence Hall Staff member. Washing machines and dryers are for resident use only. Please remember that the University does not promise security for your laundry, nor reimburse you for losses due to theft. We strongly suggest you: never leave your laundry unattended share in watching for the security of your area’s laundry secure Renter’s Insurance which can reimburse you for losses (more information available at the Housing and Residence Life office) Please report any needed repair immediately to the Office of Housing and Residence Life at extension 4103. Feel free to leave a detailed message after hours. Lock Outs / “Key-Ins” It is important that students be responsible for carrying their room and hall keys with them whenever they are out of their room. The University does not consider the un-locking of student doors “upon request” a responsibility. The Residence Hall Staff are instructed to utilize their master keys in the event of emergency, policy enforcement, and/or official University business. For those very occasional accidental lockouts, students should begin by trying to find a residence life staff member to let them in. After exhausting their staff options, a resident may call Campus Public Safety & Security for assistance. Residence Hall Staff and Security Staff will record the number of times that a given student requests a key-in due to accidental lockout. After the second such key-in the student will be assessed a $10 charge to their account. Maintenance Requests (Work Orders) Students may make requests for repair or replacement of broken, deteriorating, or worn-out items within their room or property by contacting the Plant Services department at extension 5656 between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 5:30p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). In addition, a request can be made by emailing “Customer Service” on the GU system. There is no charge for work done that is considered “routine” or “normal wear and tear.” Students are hereby advised that when they make a maintenance request, either directly as described above or indirectly through a residence life staff member, they are giving permission for University personnel to enter their room, unscheduled, at a reasonable time of day in order to fix the item mentioned. Emergency repairs may be coordinated after 3:00pm and on weekends by contacting the University Switchboard (dial “0” from any on-campus extension, or dial “328-4220” from any local off-campus telephone). Storage: Bicycles There are some external bicycle lockers around the residence hall areas and some indoor bicycle storage facilities in various halls for use by resident students. Non-residential students may be permitted to utilize the bike rooms/lockers at the discretion of the Residence Director and when availability permits. Access to external lockers and internal storage areas can be secured from your Residence Director. In addition to the various indoor areas for bicycle storage inside residence halls, we have a limited amount of sheltered and secured bicycle storage units accessible from the external portions of our buildings in Corkery and Dillon Hall, open for all residents on a first-come, first-served basis. All sheltered, secured or indoor storage space related to residence halls is free to residents. The University is not responsible for loss or damage related to bicycle storage. Ninety percent of bike theft at GU is accomplished on bicycles secured by “cable” 140 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
locks. Please use a u-bolt type bike lock (available from Campus Public Safety & Security) to protect your bike as they are the best deterrent to theft. Storage: Personal The University does not allow storage of student belongings between academic years. The Office of Housing and Residence Life can provide you with a list of off site storage companies in the nearby area. Such a list is also a normal part of our closing newsletter to each resident in the late spring. Student Lounges Within most residence halls there is at least one lounge, created to provide space for all residents to visit and study. Pool tables and televisions are provided in some lounges. These common areas provide a place for guests to visit outside a student’s room. It is important that all persons remember that these areas are available for the use of all members of the residence hall community. Behaviors that might be offensive or inappropriate, such as hosting an overnight guest in the lounge, are not permitted. Most residence halls have a common area convenience kitchen for residents’ use. The cleaning of sinks, ovens and refrigerators is the responsibility of the residents. Kitchen utensils, pots and pans, when provided, are also the responsibility of the residents to clean. In lounges set aside for quiet study, it is expected that study groups use other locations if individuals are using the room for study. It is also considered a violation of “24 Hour Courtesy Policy” to disturb others in the room trying to study. Telephone Service and Voice Mail (AUDIX) A telephone line is provided to each student room. This service provides unlimited campus and local calling. For local calls, dial 9+ local number. Campus calls only require the use of the last four digits of the campus phone number. Standard service includes the telephone and an internal voice mail service (AUDIX). The AUDIX system allows the students to establish their own voice greeting and system password. Upon check-in, all student telephones will be equipped with a temporary (“default”) password. We encourage students to establish their own password in order to prevent general access to their messages. Students will receive more information about AUDIX upon their arrival to campus. Long-distance calls from student housing facilities require the use of a pre-paid calling card. Students are encouraged to bring such a card with them or calling cards are available for purchase on campus at the Mail Services counter in lower Crosby. Other calling card plans must be set up to bill your home/permanent address. Long-distance accounts that link to a University-owned phone line are prohibited. Other billing arrangements must be made. Students are reminded to frequently check for AUDIX messages as the University uses residence hall room phone numbers as a means to deliver official messages. Vending Machines The University maintains contracts with local vending companies. If you experience a problem with any vending machine or the product dispensed from it, please bring it to the attention of your Residence Hall Staff member (if applicable) or the Office of Housing & Residence Life extension 4103. ZagNet ZagNet is Gonzaga’s student network. As a user of ZagNet, you have high-speed access to campus computing resources, the Internet, e-mail, and the World-Wide Web. You also have a technical support team to assist you with using ZagNet should you encounter problems. ZagNet alleviates the need to use a modem. For information on how to connect to ZagNet, call the Help Desk at extension 5550. Please remember we have an Acceptable Use Policy. Please take the time to be an informed user of this important service by reading that code. Electrical Equipment The capacity of the electrical system is such that it is imperative, for safety reasons, that students do not overload the system. As periodic power outages do occur, we strongly recommend that students purchase surge protectors for their computer equipment, and back up work regularly. A recommended surge protector is available from the bookstore, for purchase for your convenience. Furniture Modifications to rooms may include lofts, bunk beds, various wood structures, etc. Modifications must be removed and the room returned to its original condition prior to resident check-out. The University has installed newer bedroom furniture and secured “lofting kits” that work with that particular furniture in most buildings. We prefer you use those lofting kits which can be reserved by calling Plant Services at 5656, and installed for you by Plant personnel. Prior written permission is required for special loft construction. However, University owned furniture must be incorporated into your room arrangement with the loft or bunk. You can work with your building Residence Director for this permission. Students who choose to construct or utilize “lofts” or home-made bunk beds assume all risks associated with such construction and/or usage. Gonzaga University will not assume any liability for Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 141
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MODIFICATIONS TO STUDENT ROOMS
injury or damage as a result of such construction or modification. The University does reserve the right to demand the immediate removal of any structure that it deems unsafe or potentially harmful to either persons or property. Gonzaga University will not provide storage for wooden structures or furniture. All lofts or furniture must be free standing and of sound construction. No attachment to University owned furniture or property is allowed. All furniture provided by the University must remain in the student’s room or apartment at all times. The Office of Housing and Residence Life does not authorize any other department to remove any of your furniture. The University will hold residents financially accountable for missing furniture at the end of the year. Heating, Air Conditioning Students who feel that the level of heat within their residence hall room, apartment, or house is abnormally low or high should immediately contact Plant Services (Gonzaga extension 5656). Students may also communicate with their Residence Hall Staff member. Fire can originate from materials touching up against heating units. Thus, personal items such as clothes, notebooks, bedding, etc., as well as drapes, must be kept at least 12 inches from radiators, electric heat panel, base board heater, furnaces, and other heat producing devices. Personal air conditioning units are not allowed within University residence halls, apartments and properties. Air conditioners are an excessive drain on electricity, may cause damage to window ledges and screens, and pose a safety risk if installed improperly. The Office of Housing & Residence Life must explicitly grant any exceptions to this policy. Lighting Decorations Lighting decorations such as those devices commonly used during holiday periods are allowed only if they are Underwriter Laboratories Approved (UL Approved). A manufacturer’s tag needs to be visible on such devices as proof of such quality. With string style lighting, a maximum of three strings is allowed per wall outlet. Students are asked to inform their Resident Assistant or Resident Director when installing such lighting and allow inspection of such lighting on demand by such staff. Compliance with removal of such lighting at the direction of the Residence Life staff is required. Painting Gonzaga University does not allow students to paint their rooms, houses, apartments . Refrigerators If a student chooses to furnish his/her own refrigerator, the refrigerator may not draw electricity in excess of 0.5 amps. For ventilation and sanitation purposes, all refrigerators must be located in an open space, outside closets. During the semester break, all refrigerators must be emptied, defrosted, unplugged, and left standing open. Room Decoration Students must show due consideration for the room or apartment to which they have been assigned. As part of their residence application/agreement, students agree to return the room to the University at the end of their stay in at least the condition in which they found it. Residents are urged to be creative in the hanging of pictures, posters, and other room decorations, such that the placement of these items does not leave permanent marks, holes, or other damage upon wall, door, or fixture surfaces. Students will be charged for any damages. Waterbeds Due to their weight and the potential for damage should leaking occur, waterbeds and other water-filled furnishings are not permitted within University residential facilities.
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The student conduct and disciplinary system at Gonzaga is educational in nature, designed to uphold the values of the institution, stop and redirect inappropriate behavior that is harmful or disrupts the community, and support a positive living and learning environment for all. As with classroom or academic participation, this process is centered around student learning and developing students’ independent critical thinking, reflection and self-advocacy skills. As such it is not intended to include direct participation or intervention by parents or external parties. Gonzaga’s Student Handbook is a reflection of the policies, values, and expectations that the University has of its students. By attending Gonzaga, students agree to abide by these policies regardless of their personal opinions about the validity of these policies and also agree to the judicial processes as outlined in this handbook. Gonzaga University Hearings and conduct meetings are not criminal or civil judicial proceedings. Criminal courts make a determination of guilt or innocence of an accused. Civil courts resolve non-criminal disputes between parties, usually for a money judgment. Gonzaga’s disciplinary hearing process makes a determination of responsibility, that is, whether the accused more likely than not committed the alleged act. Although the terms and procedures may be similar to criminal law or the criminal court system, they are specific to Gonzaga University and limited to the meaning and use given them by the University. An act not criminally prosecuted may still violate University policy. Information for a finding is based on a standard that an act was “more likely than not” to have occurred. The information does not have to be in the form of physical “evidence” nor does the alleged violation have to be witnessed. Circumstantial information can be sufficient in some instances for the University to determine that an act was “more likely than not” to have occurred. The University’s standard for determining whether a violation has occurred is different from criminal law. The Student Life Staff is responsible for the implementation of the student conduct and disciplinary system at the University. Members of the Student Life Staff, The University Discipline Board for Students, and/members of our Student Conduct Boards will hear disciplinary cases and sanctions may be imposed as outlined in the Student Handbook. The Vice President for Student Life, the Chief Judicial Officer or her/his designee may utilize other hearing types and procedures at their discretion.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES The Chief Judicial Officer is responsible for initiating disciplinary proceedings for infractions where there is sufficient information to believe that a violation may have occurred and disciplinary action is appropriate. The Chief Judicial Officer may designate other Student Life officials to serve as hearing officers. Any member of the University community may file a complaint against any student or student organization for misconduct. Complaints involving conduct in the residence halls can be filed with the appropriate Residence Life staff member and will generally be processed by Residence Life Staff or a student conduct board. Other complaints can be filed with the Student Life Office and processed through the university judicial system. Complaints may also arise from information documented in Security Department reports or forwarded to the Student Life staff by other University departments or University community members. Parties outside the University community may file a complant or report if they have been negatively affected by the action of a student or students if those actions violate our policies, rules or expectations. General The Chief Judicial Officer manages the overall disciplinary system for the Student Life division. Specific responsibilities for disciplinary interventions and resolutions rest with various departments and judicial bodies as designated by the Chief Judicial Officer. There is also a mutual and shared educational responsibility which Gonzaga promotes, allowing for cooperation and collaboration between University departments regarding student conduct issues. The Office of Housing and Residence Life is empowered to address conduct issues that occur in the presence of one of their staff on or off campus or occur in university residential facilities, or are perpetrated by residential students. These processes are consistent with those of the Student Life Office although some procedures may be different for off-campus conduct. A particular case may be transferred from one office to the other at any time. GSBA, RHA or other recognized bodies may have boards or hearings to consider particular types of conduct or discipline cases. The procedures of these boards and hearings are subordinate to the hearing procedures described in the student handbook and are subject to review by the Chief Judicial Officer or other official. Student club or organization misconduct is also subject to review under our student conduct and disciplinary system. Please refer to the Student Organization section of the handbook for more information. The Chief Judicial Officer is the custodian of student disciplinary records. These records usually include allegations of misconduct, findings of responsibility and any sanctions issued. Recordings of judicial proceedings, including hearings and conduct meetings, are not allowed. For information about misconduct and discipline that is academic in nature, please refer to the Academics section of the student handbook. Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 143
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Jeopardy A student may be placed in “jeopardy” while pending criminal, civil and/or University charges are being resolved. The term jeopardy is defined as a student being placed on notice that they have been alleged to have been involved in an incident that is in the process of being investigated. While the case is under investigation the student is expected to be aware of their jeopardy status, to fully comply with the investigation, and to understand that their violation of any University policy during this period may result in an immediate interim suspension. Jeopardy may be imposed concurrently with or independent of other actions or sanctions.
HEARING PROCESS Normally, the hearing process is as follows: 1. The student will be informed by a judicial officer or designee that a concern has been raised and a response by the student is necessary. 2. A Student Conduct Meeting is held after the student responds to the judicial officer’s request to schedule a meeting. The meeting is attended only by the student and the hearing officer. The judicial officer makes a preliminary review of the facts to determine how to proceed. If a hearing is necessary the judicial officer will decide upon the appropriate hearing option. Many times, the matter can be resolved during a less formal conduct meeting with the student. During the meeting the student is advised of the nature of the concern and provided an opportunity to respond and discuss. The student may choose to accept responsibility for his or her involvement in the incident. The student is also advised, if appropriate, of the opportunity to provide additional relevant information to present his or her side of the situation. This informal method is the preferred disciplinary intervention for the University because it allows for more conversation, more agreement as to decisions, and provides an opportunity for resolution at the lowest level. In most cases the student conduct meeting serves the same purpose as a hearing. 3. A conduct hearing will be scheduled for a student who chooses not to respond to the judicial officer’s request. The student will be notified in advance of the date, time and location of the hearing. Should the student choose not to attend the hearing, it may be held in his/her absence. Generally, any decisions made at the hearing are not eligible for appeal as a result of the student’s decision not to participate. 4. Student Conduct Hearings are a formal administrative hearing with a minimum of two University officials as designated by the Chief Judicial Officer. A student participating in this process will: a. Receive advance notice of date, time, and place of the initial hearing in a manner appropriate as decided by a judicial officer. b. Receive a statement of the alleged violations c. Be informed of privileges afforded the student. These include: » adequate time to prepare a case and an opportunity to review related documentation. » a support person present during the hearing (If the student’s support person happens to be an attorney, he/ she can not act as legal counsel.) Support persons may not speak or participate directly in the hearing unless invited by the hearing officers. » have an opportunity to present information both written and in the form of other persons with relevant information to present their side of the situation. 5. The student alleged to have committed the violation will be informed of the disposition of the case, as well as any sanctions imposed, after a decision has been reached by the judicial officer. Students who are considered by the University to be victims of a crime of violence in which another student is accused, will at a minimum, be verbally notified of the outcome of the case. 6. A student found responsible will have an opportunity to appeal the decision for an appropriate cause as outlined in the Student Handbook. At the discretion of the Chief Judicial Officer, victims of certain other offenses may appeal the decision. The Vice President for Student Life, the Chief Judicial Officer or her/his designee may also utilize other hearing types and procedures at their discretion. This includes, but is not limited to: the presence of other parties at a hearing or deliberation who have a legitimate role to play in the hearing process.
CONDUCT BOARD HEARINGS There are various conduct boards that may be referred cases when appropriate by the Chief Judicial Officer or his/her designee. The process for hearings by conduct boards generally follow that of a student conduct hearing. During the hearing process the incident is reviewed by hearing board members. The process involves the board members listening to and speaking with the accused and considering other relevant information, including witnesses. The board members make a determination of responsibility for the allegation and recommend sanctions, if appropriate, to the Chief Judicial Officer or her/his designee. 144 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
University Discipline Board for Students The UDB will be chaired by the Chief Judicial Officer or his/her designee, with a minimum of one faculty member, one student member and one staff member present for the hearing. The Chair will be a non-voting member of the hearing board. This type of hearing will be utilized for cases the Chief Judicial Officer deems as extremely serious and may include but not be limited to: sexual misconduct, violent acts, threats and intimidation, use of a weapon, and selling of drugs, or where suspension or dismissal are likely. Students whose cases will go before the University Discipline Committee will be provided a trained staff member to assist them throughout the process.
FACILITATED DISCUSSION A facilitated discussion about a conflict by a neutral third party is sometimes an option for students in a number of situations. A hearing officer may recommend a facilitated discussion as a way to deal with conflict. Students interested in pursuing this option can contact the Chief Judicial Officer. Facilitated discussion provides an opportunity for students to deal with conflict with the help of a neutral party. Ground rules for discussion are delineated and an agreement can generally be arrived at that reflects consensus by the involved parties. Some examples where facilitated discussion might be appropriate are: Roommate conflicts, situations where two or more individuals can’t come to an understanding or an incident that involves individuals with differing levels of power. A facilitated discussion does not establish a determination of responsibility by the University, but may still accomplish appropriate outcomes. For a facilitated discussion to be successful both parties need to be willing to participate. For a facilitated discussion to be successful, all parties need to be willing to participate.
DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS Sanctions in a disciplinary action are a developmental and educational tool, whose purpose is to redirect the student’s behavior towards a pattern more acceptable with the University community: If such redirection is feasible. To protect the University community from possible harm or injury by the student. To give redress to a person for loss, harm, or destruction of property resulting from the action of the accused student. To allow students an opportunity to heal damage done to a community, to other individuals, to the campus environment, or to student social network. To allow students to place themselves in other people’s shoes and to both learn about and feel the true impact of their attitudes and behavior on others. It is important to note that a student’s behavioral/disciplinary history is cumulative. Increased sanctions may be imposed to take into consideration the student’s overall record of violations of all types, not simply of a particular type. Representatives of the Student Life Office may impose the following sanctions on a student or group of students: 1. POSITIVE ACTIONS: Positive Actions are required activities that are intended to engage the student in a positive learning experience related to the student’s inappropriate behavior. Positive Actions are intended to allow students to reflect upon their inappropriate behavior, to learn about the behavior in which they engaged and understand why it is inappropriate or unacceptable. This action may include, but is not limited to, engaging in a campus or community service project, attending or presenting a program related to the implications of the student’s conduct, writing a paper, interviewing someone, or engaging in some type of personal assessment or counseling. Please note: There may be some costs associated with participation in sanctioned educational programs. 2. RESTORATIVE ACTIONS: Restorative actions are assignments given to students that help them reflect upon the impact their behavior has made on people, communities, or environments while also providing them opportunities to restore the health of those entities and/or heal the damage their behavior has done. These actions may include but are not limited to: sincere written apologies, designing action plans for positive contributions to the people or communities impacted, and joining on-going task forces, or committees that are addressing the topics and social forces from which the student’s behavior arose. A. Restitution: Student actions can damage, deface, or destroy University property or private property on or off campus. In addition, certain behaviors and attitudes can cause less quantifiable harm to other people, to the general campus community, and to the environment that houses the community the student lives within or even Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 145
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Student Judicial Boards These boards generally use the same procedures as a student conduct hearing. Student Judicial Boards play a significant and equal role in both dispute and behavioral resolution to incidents with students or student groups arising from situations on or off campus. In addition, Boards are available to help mediate disputes, provide interpersonal mediation, and impose binding arbitration. Boards are also available to hear appeals of certain cases from students. Boards are comprised of student members and a staff/faculty member advisor. A simple majority of the members must be present to hear a case. Boards are authorized to recommend sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook.
environments off campus. Restitution is an assignment to pay back the entities harmed by the behavior. Even when there are times when less quantifiable damage has been done, restitution can be used to help supplement programming accounts which fund major community building activities throughout the campus community. B. Fines: A reasonable monetary fine may be assessed against a student as a resolution to and deterrent from violations of student conduct code. This sanction can be rendered in conjunction with other sanctions. C. Non-Paid Work/Compensatory Service: Non-paid work for the University or for a specified area of the University may be assigned to a student as a disciplinary sanction in addition to any other sanction which may be imposed. 3. LOSS OF PRIVILEGES/RESTRICTIVE SANCTIONS: A. Restrictions on institutional representation and participation: (including leadership positions and University events) B. Loss of eligibility for campus employment, institutionally-arranged internships and potentially off-campus state workstudy C. Communication and contact restrictions with other members of the Gonzaga Community D. Ineligibility to receive financial aid E. Campus facility restrictions F. Withholding a recommendation for study abroad or other similar opportunity G. Student Account/Record Holds: At any time after the filing of a conduct complaint, the Office of Student Life may place a registration hold on the record of any student pending the outcome of proceedings or enforcement of a sanction. A registration hold may prevent, among other things, registration, and the release of transcripts. H. Residence-Related Sanctions: Extension Of Residence: A student may be mandated to live on campus in campus owned residence halls for a specified time after normally qualified to be released from the on campus residence requirement. Normally, this is reserved for students exhibiting entrenched violations of student conduct code which may indicate the student is not ready to represent GU in the local community as a positive citizen and neighbor. Removal From Residence: Serious infractions of residence regulations or patterns of misconduct may lead to the removal of a student from the residence. This sanction may require the immediate removal of the student from the residence environment, cancellation of the housing contract, and forfeiture of residence fees. This may mean short term removal for a fixed period of time as well as permanent removal and ineligibility to reside in University housing in the future. Restriction from visiting University facilities may also be imposed, which may include a criminal trespass warning. In some cases the student may also be suspended from the University since the University requires freshmen and sophomores to live on-campus. Mandated Relocation of On-Campus Residence: In some instances students may be moved to a different residential facility if it is deemed more appropriate for helping that student achieve his or her academic goals, positive behavioral patterns and uphold a more peaceful community on campus. Loss of Priority Housing Selection: A student may have his or her position to select priority housing set aside and be placed in a lower, less desirable position to select on-campus housing for the next academic year. 4. CONDUCT STATUS LEVELS: A. Warning: Notice to a student, either verbally or in writing that he/she has failed to meet the University’s standards of conduct. The warning will include a caution that the continuation or repetition of the conduct involved or other misconduct will result in a more serious sanction. B. Reprimand: Formal action censuring the student for failure to meet the University’s standards of conduct. Reprimands are always made in writing to the student by the official taking the action. C. Conduct Review Period: An official warning that the student’s conduct is in violation of our code of conduct and behavioral expectations, but is not sufficiently serious to warrant expulsion, dismissal, suspension, or probation. A student on conduct review shall have their conduct under review for a specified period of time. This sanction may require regular meetings with an appropriate official to ascertain and evaluate compliance with student conduct expectations. Additional restrictions or conditions also may be imposed, depending on the nature and seriousness of the misconduct. If there is a finding of responsibility for subsequent violations of policies, rules and expectations during this period of time, more severe sanctions will be administered. D. Conduct Probation: Conduct probation recognizes a serious offense for which is contrary to the policies, rules and expectations of the University and for which action needs to be taken by the Student Life Staff. The student is placed on conduct probation status with the University for a specified period of time. In addition to the period of time listed in the written notice, a behavioral contract may also be set forth. The behavioral contract will include specific obligations which the student must meet. Notification may be sent to the student’s academic advisor as well as to other University personnel on a need-to-know basis. Any violation of conduct probation will be handled immediately by the Student Life Staff. 146 – Student Handbook 2010-2011
Notification of Parents The University may, in its discretion, send notice and/or copies of disciplinary documents to the parents or legal guardians of students involved in disciplinary matters. The University, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), may send reports to parents or legal guardians of a dependent student as defined in the Internal Revenue Code. The University may also contact parents or legal guardians of students involved in alcohol or drug violations if the student is under 21 at the time of the violation. In some cases, as a condition of remaining at Gonzaga, a student may be required to notify his/her parents or legal guardians of his/her disciplinary standing within the University. Students Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 147
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E. Disciplinary Probation: Disciplinary Probation is a notice to the student that his or her behavior is of such a nature as to place that student in danger of removal from the University. The student is placed on disciplinary probation for a specified period of time, a behavioral contract is set forth, and specific obligations are outlined. Dependent students must notify their parents of the probationary status and have them verify this notification with the Student Life Staff. Notification is sent to the student’s academic advisor as well as to other University personnel on a need-to-know basis. Any violation of this probation or other University policies, rules and expectations may cause the student to be immediately removed from the University. While probation is usually reserved for repeated infractions, it may be imposed for any serious violation. When a student is placed on disciplinary probation, at least one of the following restrictions combined with other sanctions will be imposed: 1. Restriction from representing the University in any public performance, athletic event, committee, organization, or from holding any student governmental office or office in any recognized student organization, or participating in any organized University function. 2. Ineligibility to receive financial assistance from any funds provided by the University, including grants, scholarships, waivers, etc. This sanction may not be imposed until the beginning of the following semester. 3. Ineligibility to hold an on-campus job paid for by University or third-party funds. 4. Withholding a recommendation for study abroad or other similar opportunity. F. Interim Suspension/Conditional Attendance: A student may be suspended fully or subject to conditional attendance restrictions for a period of time following a serious alleged violation of policy or if it is determined a danger may exist to him/herself, others, or property. This suspension may be done immediately and the disciplinary hearing will follow. During this time the student may be denied access to the campus, residence halls, classes, and/or all other University activities or privileges for which the student might otherwise be eligible. The University shall make a reasonable effort to resolve the situation or conduct the hearing process without undue delay. G.Suspension: Suspension from the University involves the exclusion of the student from participation in any academic or other activities of the University for a specified period of time. Written notification of this action will be provided to the student and his/her parents or guardian if the student is a dependent (as defined by FERPA). Suspension from the University further involves the following: 1. notation of the suspension on the student’s disciplinary record; 2. the student will be withdrawn from all courses carried that semester; 3. the student will forfeit fees according to the normal refund schedule of the University; 4. the student will be restricted from visiting the University premises (which may include a criminal trespass warning) except when engaged in official business approved in writing by the Student Life staff; 5. the suspension may include any other disciplinary action that is judged to be of value to the student or necessary for the community. Reinstatement from Suspension: When a student has concluded the suspension period and completed the conditions accompanying the suspension, he/she must submit a letter to the Vice President for Student Life requesting reinstatement and provide evidence that he/she has satisfied the terms of the suspension. In some cases, the student may need to reapply to the University. The student may return to the University only after an affirmative decision has been made by the Vice President for Student Life and the student has been readmitted by Admissions (if applicable). H. Dismissal: Dismissal is permanent expulsion from the University; it may be ordered as a result of very serious violations or for repeated offenses. In addition to forfeiting all tuition paid, the student suffers all the other losses and restrictions imposed upon suspended students,and is not eligible to apply for re-admission at any time. The student must leave the campus on the date determined by the Vice President of Student Life or Chief Judicial Officer. The student will be restricted from visiting the University, which may include a criminal trespass warning. I. Participation In, Or Postponement Of Activity/Participation And Conferring Of Honors And Degrees: The University reserves the right to prevent, delay or postpone the involvement of a student in any University-related activity, or delay or postpone the conferring of any honor or degree as a form of sanction, or while any of the student conduct procedures or actions are pending.
may opt to sign a FERPA waiver, allowing the University to communicate with his/her parents or legal guardians or other designated individuals.
APPEALS PROCESS The University has implemented procedures for students who believe they were not treated fairly in the disciplinary process. Appeals are not a re-hearing of the facts of the case, but rather an examination of the procedure. General dissatisfaction with the outcome of a conduct case or an appeal for mercy is not an appropriate basis for an appeal. Disciplinary actions or conduct sanctions/decisions rendered by members of the Student Life staff or its hearing officers/boards may be appealed one time only to a judicial officer one professional level up from the person who rendered the original decision. The sanction(s) resulting from a disciplinary decision will be considered in place and enforced until modified by a decision in the appeals process. The filing of an appeal does not relieve a student from complying with the sanction(s) from the time they are initially imposed. An appeal must be made in writing within three class or business days of the notification of the disposition of the case to the parties involved in the original decision. This notification will be made to the student in person or to the student’s University e-mail address. The written appeal must be delivered to the office of the appeal judicial officer, (whose name will be provided by the person who rendered the original decision and/or made the notification of the disposition). Before determining the appeal, the appeal judicial officer will decide whether or not to even consider the appeal. The decision to consider the appeal is a separate action from actually determining the appeal. The appeal judicial officer will review the file, including the reasons for the appeal, and will decide if consideration of the appeal is appropriate. If the appeal judicial officer decides that consideration of the appeal is not appropriate the original decision and sanction(s) remain in place. If it is decided that consideration of the appeal is appropriate, the appeal judicial officer will make a determination of the merits of the appeal based upon the information contained in the written request and file. At the discretion of the appeal judicial officer parties to the original decision may be heard in person as part of the appeals process. The appeal must be based on one or more of the following circumstances. The written appeal must specifically demonstrate these circumstances: 1. The student has new information that was not reasonably available prior to the original hearing and that information is likely to have substantially changed the outcome of the hearing; or 2. The original hearing had significant procedural errors or irregularities that denied the student(s) a fair hearing; or 3. The judicial decision is not supported by substantial information; or 4. The disciplinary sanction(s) appear/appears to be significantly incongruent with the violation. The appeal judicial officer may take the following actions after considering or determining an appeal: 1. Remand the matter to the original judicial official or board to be reheard in whole or part. At the discretion of the appeal judicial officer a different official or hearing method may be designated; 2. Affirm the original decision and sanction(s); 3. Reverse the original decision and sanction(s); 4. Affirm or reverse the original decision in part and/or alter the sanction(s) which could increase or decrease the severity of the sanction(s). A notification of the decision regarding the appeal will be made to the student in person, or sent to the address designated by the student, as well as communicated via University-issued e-mail address. The appeal decision will normally be rendered within two weeks of the written appeal. The decision of the appeal judicial officer is final and effective immediately.
ABUSE OF THE UNIVERSITY JUDICIAL SYSTEM Abuse of the University judicial system will be treated as a separate disciplinary matter. Abuse includes, but is not limited to, failure to obey the request of a judicial body or official; falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a judicial body; attempting to influence or discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the judicial system; verbal or physical harassment and/or intimidation of a member of a judicial body or any other participant in a disciplinary process. It also includes failure to fulfill sanctions, pay fines or return requested documents on time.
RECORD REQUESTS BY OUTSIDE ENTITIES Students should be aware that information maintained in their disciplinary file or University record may be requested by entities outside the University in the future. Such requests include employment background checks, military or civilian clearances for sensitive information, graduate or other college admissions processes, professional licenses and certifications and court orders. The University follows FERPA guidance in responding to these requests.
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INDEX Abuse of the University Judicial System – 148 Academic Advising – 101 Academic Dismissal – 103 Academic Freedom of Students – 101 Academic Honesty Policy – 101 Academics – 101 Academic Services – 102 Alcohol Policy – 109 Animals on Campus – 110 Apartment and Suite Living – 137 Appeals Process – 148 Application – 128 Attendance. See Class Attendance
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Behavioral Expectations – 107 Bias Incidents – 127 Bystander Conduct – 110
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Cable TV – 140 Campus and Community Resources – 121 Classification – 102 Cleaning and Care – 137 Code of Academic Honesty – 101 Commitment to Human Diversity – 92 Common Area Damage / Billing Procedure – 138 Common Areas and Grounds – 137 Communication with Students – 110 Conduct Board Hearings – 144 Conduct Violations – 97 Confidentiality of Records Policy – 104 Courtesy Phones – 137
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Definitions – 122 Disability Grievance Procedure – 121 Disciplinary Procedures – 143 Disciplinary Sanctions – 145 Distinguishing club conduct versus individual conduct – 98 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations – 111 Drug Policy – 110
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Electrical Equipment – 141 Entry and Search – 138 Entry and Search, University Official – 139 Entry, Maintenance/Custodial – 138 Entry, University Official – 139 Ethos Statement: Five Principles of Student Conduct – 105
Events Policy – 111 Examinations – 103
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Facilitated Discussion – 145 Facilities and Services – 140 Faculty Initiated Student Drops – 102 Financial Aid Probation – 103 Fire Alarms and Safety Devices – 112, 134 Fire Escapes – 134 Fire/Smoke Detection Equipment – 135 Flammable Items and Materials – 135 Furniture – 141
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GAB. See Gonzaga Activities Board Gonzaga Activities Board (GAB) – 95 Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA) – 95 Good Academic Standing – 103 Good Samaritan Practice – 113 Grade Changes – 103 Grade Reports – 103 Grounds Management (specific to the off-campus properties) – 138 GSBA. See Gonzaga Student Body Association Guest Conduct and Responsibility – 113
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Halogen Lamps – 135 Harassment – 114 Harassment Policy – 124 Hazing – 114 Health and Safety Standards Policy – 135 Hearing Process – 123, 144 Heating, Air Conditioning – 142
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Identification Cards – 114 Intervisitation. See Guest Policy
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Key Possession – 136 Key Replacement – 140 Keys, Keycards and Codes – 114
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Laundry – 140 Leave of Absence – 103 Lighting Decorations – 142 Lock Outs / “Key-Ins” – 140
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Maintenance Requests (Work Orders) – 140 Maximum Allowable Absences – 102 Student Handbook 2010-2011 – 151
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Measles Immunization – 114 Medical Insurance – 114 Meningococcal Vaccine – 114 Missing Students – 114 Modifications to Student Rooms – 141 Mutual Responsibility – 108
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Network and Computer Resource Acceptable Use Policy Excerpts – 114 Notification of Decision and Outcomes – 98
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Off-Campus Conduct – 117 Office of Housing and Residence Life – 133 Outcomes and Sanctions – 124 Outdoor Special Events & Amplified Sound – 117
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Painting – 142 Parking – 117 Pass-Fail – 103 Pets – 136 Policies, Procedures, Expectations, and Services: Residential Facilities – 133 Policy Statement – 122 Portable Storage Units – 117 Possession of Common Area Property – 138 Posting – 117 Prep Week Policy – 103 Privacy, Courtesy, and Visitation Policy – 136 Probation – 103 Procedural Violations – 97
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Quiet Hours. See Courtesy/Quiet Hours
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Record Requests by Outside Entities – 148 Refrigerators – 142 Registrar Related policies – 102 Release from Rental Agreement – 136 Report an Incident of Sexual Misconduct – 121 Residence Hall Association (RHA) – 95 Residency Requirement and Qualifications – 117, 136 Restricted Area Entry – 117 RHA. See Residence Hall Association Room Change Procedure – 136 Room Decoration – 142
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Search Procedure – 139 Sexual and Relationship Harassment Policy – 121 Sexual and Relationship Misconduct – 117 Sexual and Relationship Misconduct Policy – 121 Skating and Biking On Campus – 117
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Smoking – 137 Solicitation – 117 Statement on Non-Discrimination – 92 Steps in the Girevance Procedure – 128 Storage: Bicycles – 140 Storage: Personal – 141 Student Clubs and Organizations – 95 Student Conduct and Community Standards – 105 Student Conduct and Disciplinary System – 143 Student E-Mail Policy – 116 Student Life Mission Statment – 92 Student Life Office – 93 Student Lounges – 141 Student Organization Conduct Expectations and Judicial Process – 96 Student Organization Conduct Status Levels – 97 Student Organization Judicial Process – 97 Student Organizations – 95 Student Organization Sanctions – 98
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Transcript Request Service – 103
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University Judicial Procedures for Sexual Misconduct Cases – 123 University Policies and Procedures – 109 University-Wide Grievance Procedure on Access and Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities – 128 Unsatisfactory Academic Progress – 103
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Vending Machines – 141 Vision Statement – 91
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Waterbeds – 142 Weapons, Fireworks & Explosives – 117 Windows/Window Screens – 137 Withdrawals – 104 Work Orders – 140
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ZagNet – 141
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BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS PROGRESSIONS CREDIT UNION 2919 East Mission Avenue.......................................535-0191 (see our ad on page 1) STUDENT TEACHER CREDIT UNION Main Branch, 106 W Nora Ave.................................826-1954 U District, 528 E Spokane Falls Blvd........................826-1954 (see our ads on page 3 and the back cover)
COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT HAINSWORTH 1911 East Springfield................................................534-8942 (see our ad on this page)
CLINICS CREIGH S HOUSE DMD DENTIST 1004 South Monroe Street.......................................747-2133 (see our ad on this page) GARLAND VISION 527 West Garland.....................................................327-9505 (see our ad on this page) ROCKWOOD CLINIC 400 E. Fifth Ave........................................................838-2531 (see our ad on page 1)
HOSPITALS PROVIDENCE HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL 5633N. Lidgerwood..................................................482-0111 PROVIDENCE SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER & CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 101 W. 8th................................................................474-3131
INSURANCE NATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES INSURANCE www.nssi.com....................................................800-256-6774
RESTAURANTS ILLINOIS AVENUE BAR & GRILL 1403 E. Illinois Ave...................................................482-6033 (see our ad on page 3)
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