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Contents
Chapter 1 Welcome to Southern Arkansas University Tech
Chapter 2 Academic Policies and Procedure
Chapter 3 Account Policies and Procedures
Chapter 4 Student Information and Services Provided
Chapter 5 Campus Safety and Your Right to Know
Chapter 6 Student Activities and Campus Organizations
Chapter 7 Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities
Chapter 8 Grade Appeals, Complaints, and Grievance Procedures
Appendix
Catalog Links
Catalog Home
Site Map
All Catalogs
Site Map
Chapter 1 Welcome to Southern Arkansas University Tech
Mission
Vision
Core Values
Commitment to Students
Purpose
Official College Communications
Official Student Records
COVID-19 Campus Updates
Chapter 2 Academic Policies and Procedure
Registrar
Records Policy
Acceptance of Transfer Credit
Student Classification
Academic Advising
Registration
Class Attendance
Health Related Absences
Military Activation Waiver Policy
Inclement Weather
Classroom Visitors
Withdrawal from a Course
Withdrawal from the Semester/Term
Repeated Courses and Computation of Grade Point Average
Academic Probation and Suspension
Academic Fresh Start
Transcripts
Academic Distinction
Application for Graduation
Graduation Requirements
Chapter 3 Account Policies and Procedures
Student Fees and Accounts
Accounts Receivable Policy
Paying by Check
Paying by Payment Plan
Financial Responsibility
Bookstore Service
Chapter 4 Student Information and Services Provided
Brightspace
Enrollment Services and Student Success
Career Pathways
Tutoring/Rocket Success Center
Library/Rocket Success Center
Student Identification Cards
Student Success
Financial Aid
Veterans Services
Student Center
Activity Center and Gymnasium
Intramurals
Residential Halls
College Food Services
Health Services and Insurance Program
Chapter 5 Campus Safety and Your Right to Know
Security Awareness and Crime Prevention
Facility Access and Security Measures
Reporting the Crime
Emergency Notification
Emergency Procedures
Missing Student Notification
Alcohol and Drug Statement
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
Sexual Assaults: Reporting a Rape or Sexual Assault
Rape Awareness Programs
Changing Classes and Living Accommodations for Sexual Assault Victims
Southern Arkansas University Tech Policy on Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking
Procedures to Follow If Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking Occurs
Sanctions
Procedures for On-Campus Disciplinary Action
Filing of False Reports
Duty to Cooperate
Sex Offender Registration
Campus Safety Tips Personal Safety
Housing Safety
Fire Safety
Fire Safety
Fire Safety Procedures
Communicating a False Alarm
Flammable Materials, Explosives, Fireworks, and Open Flames
Description of On-Campus Student Housing Fire Safety Systems
Fire Safety Evaluation and Training Programs for Residents and Housing Staff
Fire Evacuation Procedures
Fire Emergencies
To Survive a Building Fire:
If Trapped:
If On Fire:
Reporting Fires on Campus
Fire Safety Education and Training Programs for Students, Faculty, and Staff
Basic “Shelter-in-Place” Guidance
How to Know to “Shelter-in-Place”
How to “Shelter-in-Place”
Campus Tobacco Use Policy
Weapons Policy
Traffic and Parking Regulations
Citation Information
Lost and Found
Free Expression Policies and Procedures
Indoor Reservable Usage of Information Dissemination Areas
Indoor Information Dissemination Area Request Form
Chapter 6 Student Activities and Campus Organizations
Office of Student Life
Formation of New Student Groups and Organizations
Eligibility to Hold Office
Organization Advisors
Activity Calendar
Student Organizations
Allied Health Students Club (AHSC)
Aviation Maintenance Club
Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)
Multicultural Student Association (MSA)
The Mused Drama Company
National Technical Honor Society (MTHS)
Phi Beta Lambda (PAL)
Phi Theta Kappa
Residential Housing Association (RHA)
Student Leadership Program
Teacher Education Club
Chapter 7 Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities
Academic Rights and Responsibilities
Student Conduct
Mission of Student Conduct
Student Code of Conduct
Article I: Definitions
Article II: Prohibited Conduct
Article III: Judicial Procedures
Article IV: Interpretation
Chapter 8 Grade Appeals, Complaints, and Grievance Procedures
Grade Appeals
Non-Academic Complaints
Reporting Concerns of Discrimination and/or Harassment - Title IX
Definition of Terms
Definition of Status
Discrimination
Discriminatory Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Hostile Environment
Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
Retaliatory Harassment
Sexual Harassment of a Student by Another Student
Sexual Harassment of a Student by a Faculty/Staff/Campus Visitor
Non-Consensual Sexual Contact
Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse
Sexual Exploitation
Consent
Force
Policy Expectations with Respect to Consensual Relationships
Confidentiality
Complaint/Grievance Procedure
Informal Complaint Resolution
Formal Complaint/Grievance Procedures
Investigation
Appeals
Americans with Disabilities Act
Appendix
A-1. Campus Map
A-2. Campus Department Directory
A-3. Emergency Procedures
A-4. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Policy
A-5. Sexual Offense Definitions
A-6. Crime Definitions from the Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook