2021-2022 Student Handbook

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Honor Societies Many departments have honor societies. Please contact the academic department of interest for more information.

Title IX Office Vanguard University (the “University”) affirms its commitment to promote the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational environment. The University’s mission is to pursue knowledge, cultivate character, deepen faith, and equip each student for a Spirit empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service. In accordance with its mission, the University is committed to provide a learning, living, and working environment that is free of all forms of prohibited discrimination and harassment, including all forms of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, or retaliation. The Title IX Office will equitably address any concerns or complaints within its jurisdiction related to unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment to include sexual misconduct and retaliation. The University will also strive to support any person who has been impacted by discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, whether or not the complainant elects to report to law enforcement and whether or not the alleged offense occurred within the jurisdiction of the University. In a case arising under these protections, the University and the local community offer the following support systems: Consultation Counseling Interim safety measures Referral to on/off campus resources Interim remedies/actions (i.e. counseling & health services, academic/course accommodations, housing accommodations and more) Issuance of University No Contact Orders and other alerts under Campus Safety Oversight of Title IX Investigations Referral to other University offices for assistance, other action, or protective measures, as necessary www.vanguard.edu/title-ix for more information regarding Title IX www.vanguard.edu/title-ix-reporting to make a report of a Title IX related issue www.vanguard/edu/title-ix-policy to view the Title IX Policy For additional information, questions or concerns you may contact VUTitleIX@vanguard.edu or one of the following Title IX Team Members: Tom Weizoerick, Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Title IX Co-Coordinator tom.weizoerick@vanguard.edu Phone: 714-668-6165 Campus Location: Laguna Hall, 1st floor Elizabeth Banks, Student Services & Program Coordinator Elizabeth.banks@vanguard.edu Phone: 714-619-6482 Campus Location: Smith Hall Building, 1st floor (Counseling & Health Center) Title IX Office provides training for faculty, staff, and students to help support and foster an environment free from all forms of prohibited discrimination. Through our training, policy, and procedures, the University will strive to deter discrimination and retaliation and ensure just outcomes when a complaint of sex discrimination is reported.

VU Rec (Intramural and Recreation) Programs VU Rec VU Rec is a division of the Office of Student Engagement that seeks to provide the Vanguard community with recreational opportunities that promote community involvement, personal development, and a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

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