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ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

The possession, use, or sale of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs by students regardless of age is prohibited on the University campus and in all University facilities. Students found guilty are subject to disciplinary action as provided in the Student Code of Conduct. 

Pennsylvania law provides the following penalties for anyone under the age of 21 arrested for possession of alcohol, whether they are driving a vehicle or not. A first offense is followed by a 90-day suspension of the driver's license plus a possible fine of up to $500. Second and third offenses are followed by loss of the driver's license for one year and two years, respectively. 

The law also states that anyone arrested for providing alcoholic beverages to a minor must pay a mandatory $1,000 fine.

I.D. CARDS

A valid Millersville University Identification Card is required for all enrolled students. 

First-year students have I.D. pictures taken and receive their ID card during summer orientation.  Other first-time or re-entering students must have their pictures taken at the Campus I.D. Office in the lobby of Boyer Hall. There is no charge for the initial identification card. Replacement cards can be obtained, for a fee, at the Campus I.D. Office in the lobby of Boyer Hall. 

Graduate students who obtained an I.D. card while they were an undergraduate at Millersville may continue to use their same I.D. card. 

Take good care of your Marauder One Card because you'll need it to use the facilities and services at Ganser Library, Gordinier and Lyle dining halls, Brooks and Pucillo gymnasiums, Biemesderfer Stadium, Student Memorial Center, Witmer Infirmary, and other areas on campus. Additionally, Resident Hall access and declining balance programs will be accomplished using your I.D. card. 

Students with questions should call the Campus I.D. Office at 872-3448, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND WITHDRAWALS OF STUDENTS
FOR MENTAL HEALTH REASONS

Policy for Leaves of Absence and Withdrawals
of
Students for Mental Health Reasons

A student experiencing mental health difficulties may voluntarily request a leave of absence or withdraw* from the University.  The University also reserves the right to require a leave of absence or withdrawal of a student who is exhibiting behavior which harms, endangers or threatens himself/herself or others in order to ensure the health and safety of the student and/or the University community.

Required Leaves of Absence or Withdrawals

The University will review the acts of students who engage in behavior deemed to be detrimental either to themselves, to others or to the University environment.  Examples of such behavior include but are not limited to:  physical threats to oneself or others; disorderly conduct; inability to care for oneself or other aberrant behavior. 

The Director of the Counseling Center or the Director of Student Health Services may recommend to the Vice President for Student Affairs that a student be required to take a leave of absence or withdraw from the University pursuant to this policy.  After conferring with the Directors of the Counseling Center and Student Health Services, and after meeting with the student, the Vice President will determine whether the leave of absence or withdrawal will be required.  He/she will also determine the period of time during which the student will not be permitted to enroll at the University and will require evaluation and/or counseling for the student as a condition of returning.  The Vice President for Student Affairs will communicate his/her decision to the student in writing.

If a student is required to take a leave of absence or withdraw pursuant to this policy, he/she may appeal in writing the required leave or withdrawal to the President of the University.  Appeals must be based on alleged violations of procedures outlined in this policy.  The appeal must be submitted within 72 hours from receipt of the notification of the decision of the Vice President for Student Affairs.  The President can choose to uphold the decision of the Vice President, modify it or remand the case to him/her for further consideration. The President’s decision on the appeal shall be final.
 

Evaluation/Treatment of Students While on Leave or After Withdrawal

When a student is placed on leave of absence or withdraws pursuant to this policy, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, he/she will be required to seek an evaluation and treatment as a condition of returning to the University.  When a student seeks readmission after completing a leave of absence or withdrawing, he/she will be required to have his/her treatment provider send a written report to the Director of the Counseling Center.  The report must include the following and be issued by a licensed psychologist/psychiatrist:
 

A.    Evaluation of ability to function in the University environment and live in student housing, if applicable.

B.    Statement regarding student’s potential threat to himself/herself or the University community.

C.    Recommendations for continued treatment.

After receiving the written report from the treatment provider, the Director of the Counseling Center will schedule an interview for the student with one of the Center’s psychologists.  Written reports from providers must be submitted to the University at least three weeks before the beginning of the academic session in which the student wishes to enroll.  The Director of the Counseling Center will reserve the right to contact the treatment provider for further information on the student if necessary.

After reviewing the written report and the outcome of the interview with a Counseling Center psychologist, the Director of the Counseling Center will recommend to the Vice President for Student Affairs whether the student should be permitted to return to the University.  The Vice President for Student Affairs will make a decision of whether the student can return and inform him/her, in writing, of the decision.

If a student is refused reentry to the University pursuant to this policy, he/she may appeal the decision to the President of the University in writing.  Appeals must be based on alleged violations of  procedures pursuant to this policy.  The appeal must be submitted within 72 hours from receipt of the notification of the decision of the Vice President for Student Affairs.  The President can choose to uphold the decision of the Vice President, modify it or remand it to him/her for further consideration. The President’s decision on the appeal shall be final.
 

*The University establishes criteria a student must meet in order to qualify for a voluntary or involuntary leave of absence.  Students not meeting such criteria must withdraw when leaving the University voluntarily or involuntarily. Information on criteria for leaves of absence is available at the Registrar’s Office and is incorporated into this policy by reference.
 

                                                                                                          Approved September 16, 2003
 

NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABLED STATUS

Millersville University does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to make the University aware of any permanent or temporary disability. The University will make reasonable accommodations and provide services on an individual basis to ensure that such students are not denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under programs and/or activities. This policy extends to full-time, part-time and nondegree students and students enrolled in both credit and noncredit courses. 

For further information contact: the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, ext. 3178. 

PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, also known as the Buckley Amendment, is a federal law that provides students with the right to review their academic records, the right to challenge the contents of the records, and the right to confidentiality of records. The University policy on the confidentiality of student records is available for students in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs in Biemesderfer Center. 

One aspect of the Buckley Amendment which the University wishes students to understand is that basic directory information may be disclosed without prior consent of the student. In the case of athletes, that disclosure extends to relevant personal data and athletic accomplishments. The University public relations office uses directory information from a student's record to report through appropriate media achievements by students in academic or extracurricular activities. Students may request that such information not be released by filing a written request during the first two weeks of each semester with the Registrar's Office. 

Students have the right to file a complaint about the contents of their records or about alleged wrongful disclosures of information. Students can file such a complaint with the Vice President for Student Affairs.

RESIDENCE HALL REQUIREMENT

All full-time undergraduate students (those enrolled for 12 or more credits at the end of the drop/add period in spring or fall) are normally required to live in University residence halls until they have attempted 60 credit hours OR they have completed four regular (fall or spring) semesters, whichever occurs first. 

In addition, the University normally makes exceptions to the residence hall requirement for full-time students who are: 

1. Commuting from the home where they are living with either their parent(s) OR a member of their immediate family who is at least 21 years old, provided one-way commuting distance does not exceed 40 miles. The University requires written verification of a student's commuting status from the parent(s)/immediate family member(s). 
2. Married. 
3. Custodial parents. 
4. Twenty-one years of age or older by the beginning of the term for which an exception to the residence hall requirement is requested. 

The University reserves the right to make other exceptions it deems appropriate.  Questions regarding this policy and requests for exceptions to it should be directed to the Director of Housing and Residential Programs. 

SALES AND VENDORS

Sales, solicitation, distributions and advertising on the Millersville campus by individuals or agencies outside the University is prohibited without prior approval of the University. 

Offically recognized campus organizations may sponsor sales, solicit funds or advertise projects on campus after completion of appropriate forms and receiving approval of the Student Programs Office.  Sales in dormitories must also receive the approval of the Resident Student Association and of the appropriate residence hall staff. 

An individual, group, or group affiliate must seek permission to solicite in/at Millersville University's Biemesderfer Stadium, Pucillo Gymnasium, Brooks Gymnasium, and adjacent playing fields, inclusive of all seating areas, lobbies, gate/entrance areas of the said facilities.  This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as selling, fund-raising, distributing flyers, or campaigning.  

The sale of food items by an individual, group, or group affilitate is strickly prohibited unless authorized by Dining Services (872-3443).  The type of food to be sold, as well as health and safety issues, will be considered in making a determination.

Should an individual, group, or group affiliate wish to solicit spectators, they must contact the Student Programs Office (872-3506).  All requests must be submitted on the appropriate form to the Student Programs Office within four (4) business days of the said event for the site requested.  Sales of items of any kind may only be sold at designated tables.  Tables may be reserved at the stadium/gym to solicit spectators.  The tables will be placed at a designated location, and may not be moved from the designated location (most likely under the stands at the Stadium and at the corner near the ticket office in Pucillo).  All solicitation items must be presented for review by the Student Programs Office when the request is made.  Copies of approved requests must be sent to the Ticket Office and Housekeeping, before the event.

The complete policy on sales, solicitations and advertising is available from the Student Affairs Office. The University reserves the right to deny use of facilities to any individuals, groups, or group affiliate who violates this policy.  Leaders of student organizations planning a fund-raising project should familiarize themselves with this policy.
 

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Millersville University is committed to eradicating sexual harassment of its students and employees. Sexual harassment in any form is unacceptable behavior and counterproductive to the mission of an educational institution in which students, faculty, and staff form bonds based on intellectual trust and dependence. 

The University regards sexual harassment behavior, whether verbal or physical, as a violation of the standards of conduct required of all persons associated with the institution. Accordingly, those inflicting such behavior on others are subject to the full range of internal institutional disciplinary actions, including separation from the University. 

For more information refer to the Sexual Harassment Policy, available in the Office of Social Equity & Diversity, Delaware House, ext. 3787 and the Social Equity & Diversity website: http://muweb.millersville.edu/~socialeq/.