The Pathfinder is written and issued by the Dean of Students Office and is designed to provide students with information about the policies, procedures, and services of Juniata College. Faculty and staff are also available to provide clarification and/or further information when necessary.
All Juniata students are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the information presented in the Pathfinder. If you wait until a particular situation arises before reading the Pathfinder, you will have greatly reduced its potential. Continued enrollment at the college is considered as acceptance and expressed consent to adhere to the rules and regulations outlined in this and other Juniata publications.
Although we believe the information provided in the book to be accurate and current, changes may occur. The college reserves the right to make changes in regulations, policies, procedures, and other matters as necessary. Students will receive information on any such changes from the appropriate college office. Students enrolled at the college agree to comply with the college's rules and regulations and to accommodate to any changes necessary.
Juniata students wishing additional information concerning matters addressed in the Pathfinder are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students Office in Founders Hall. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance.
As a community, Juniata is dedicated to providing an academically challenging and personally enriching liberal arts education. It is the responsibility of students to expand and fulfill their educational careers to the best of their abilities. The Student Government of Juniata College approved the following principles of academic responsibility, and believes that students are more likely to meet success when certain academic and personal attitudes are adopted.
The academically responsible Juniata College student takes a holistic approach to education; has a genuine sense of purpose; exhibits integrity, curiosity, assertiveness, and humility in the learning process; and understands the fundamental nature of learning is change. Furthermore, an academically responsible student:
FORMULATED BY THE STUDENTS OF JUNIATA COLLEGE AND APPROVED BY STUDENT GOVERNMENT APRIL 15, 1999
Juniata College provides computing facilities for use in support of the academic program and for student personal development. A description of the facilities may be found in the College Catalog. The Juniata College Information Access Guide, available in the College Bookstore, provides a fuller description and a guide to the use of the facilities.
Students are expected to be aware of the proper ethical and etiquette considerations for use of the system as found in the Juniata College Information Access Guide. Particularly important conditions for the use of the system are given below. Misuse may result in loss of access to the facilities or other disciplinary action.
For infomartion about the public computer labs click here.
See: Ethical and Responsible Use of EagleNet
Transfer credit is granted only for academically-valid courses in which the student earns a grade of C- or higher. Transfer credit is granted in the form of a comparable course, distribution credit, or elective credit. Credit is only awarded for courses taken at a similarly accredited institution. (See Catalog for more information)
Students have the right to appeal academic matters relating to graduation requirements, academic probation, academic dismissal, and other issues to the Student Academic Development Committee. The appeal must be made in writing and submitted to the Registrar. It is important that the student who wishes an appeal to be heard by the committee prepare the appeal as quickly as possible. The decision of the Student Academic Development Committee is final.
If a student wishes to appeal a grade, the student needs to first make the appeal to the faculty who assigned the grade at issue within two weeks of receipt of the grade. If the student is not satisfied, he or she may appeal to the appropriate department chair or course director. Further appeal must be made to the Provost. It is expected that a final decision on all grade appeals will be made within four weeks of the time the grade was received.
Any student whose semester or cumulative grade point average at any time falls below 1.00 may be academically dismissed.
Any student whose semester grade point average falls below 1.66 at any time will be placed automatically on academic probation. In addition, any student whose cumulative average falls below those in the following table will be placed on academic probation.
| Semester Credits Attempted |
Cumulative Grade Point Average |
|---|---|
0 - 35.99 |
1.66 |
36 - 61.99 |
1.80 |
62 - 89.99 |
1.95 |
90 and over |
2.00 |
Any student on probation must achieve good standing in the next semester or face suspension and/or dismissal. Any student whose semester GPA is 1.00 or below faces suspension or dismissal. In addition, any student who accumulates three semesters of probation will be suspended. Also, any student on academic probation will be counseled regarding possible limitation or curtailment of his or her participation in co-curricular and/or employment activities.
Faculty advisors are an invaluable source of support for students. At the time of enrollment, first-year students are assigned a Freshman Advisor who assists in orienting new students to college academic policies and procedures. By the end of the first semester, students choose two faculty advisors: a program advisor to assist specifically with POE and career issues, and a liberal arts or general advisor to assist with general academic issues such as fulfilling graduation requirements. For exploratory students, advisors can help identify potential areas of interest. Students may change advisors at any time, subject to the approval of the Registrar, as long as one advisor is from the department most prominently represented in the POE. Students pursuing dual fields of study should select one advisor from each area.
Advising is a crucial form of guidance for all students, especially for those individuals pursuing highly structured academic programs.
During Summer Orientation, incoming freshmen work individually with faculty advisors to select and register for fall semester courses. On the first day of classes, first-year students meet with their freshman advisors to review course registration and make adjustments as needed.
Students who change home addresses during the academic year need to complete a change of status card, which may be secured in the Registrar’s Office.
A withdrawal grade of WF or WP is recorded when a student drops a course after the official drop/add period at the beginning of the semester and before the withdrawal deadline. WP signifies that at the time of the withdrawal the student was passing the course. A WF signifies that at the time of the withdrawal the student was failing the course. WP and WF grades are not calculated into the GPA.
A student may withdraw from a course up to the scheduled mid-point of the term with the permission of the student's faculty instructor and the advisors. Withdrawal after the "Mid-Term" date is not usually permitted except in an unusual circumstance requiring the written approval from the instructor, advisors, and the Registrar. Refer to the current academic calendar on the college website for the mid-term date. The deadline is 12:00 noon on the last day of class each semester. Unofficial withdrawals from all courses are recorded as F. Withdrawals from class are considered unofficial if the student fails to make satisfactory arrangements at the Office of the Registrar.
Effective Class of 2005: A student is permitted a maximum of four withdrawals from courses taken at Juniata College during the undergraduate career. Allowances for medical withdrawals and other unusual circumstances may be made via appeal to the Student Academic Development Committee.
A student who receives orders to report for active military duty should contact the Dean of Students Office. The student should be prepared to present a copy of military orders. (If timing does not permit an initial presentation of military orders, the student may begin the leave process by submitting, in writing, a personally signed request indicating times and dates of intended call-up.) However, when available, a copy of the military orders must be provided (via FAX or mail) in order for the leave process to be completed and any financial reimbursements made.
Upon receipt of the above, the Dean of Students Office will initiate a "Military Leave of Absence." The Dean of Students Office will also contact the Registrar's Office, Accounting Office, Office of Financial Planning, and the Office of Residential Life to expedite the exit process.
College Procedures
I. Dean of Students Office:
Initiates the formal "Military Leave of Absence" which would include, if possible an exit interview. Notifies the Registrar's Office, Accounting Office, Office of Financial Planning, and Office of Residential Life and elicits their assistance in expediting the exit process.
II. Registrar's Office:
III. Office of Financial Planning:
IV. Office of Residential Life:
V. Accounting Office:
Upon completion of active military duty, the student will be automatically readmitted to the college by notifying the Registrar's Office in writing of his/her intent to resume academic studies. The student must contact the Office of Residential Life directly to inquire about on-campus housing options and availability. All rights, privileges, academic status and rank are resumed at the same level as prior to the "Military Leave of Absence."
(This policy is based on provisions laid out in Senate Bill #1366)
Approved: 12/21/90
Updated: 1/24/03
See the catalog corresponding to your class year.
During the spring semester, freshmen meet individually with both their advisors to plan the IN-POE. In the absence of traditional majors, the IN-POE and later, the POE, serve to guide students in planning their academic programs of focus. The process of drafting the IN-POE is intended to provide a student with the opportunity to consider his or her academic and career goals, and to carefully identify those courses that will provide the background, skills, and perspective needed to achieve those goals.
The IN-POE is valid only through the end of the spring semester of the sophomore year. At this time students are asked to complete a more detailed academic plan, the regular POE, using the IN-POE as a guide. (See Catalog for more information)
At mid-term, faculty will send a notice to each individual student who is failing or in danger of failing a particular course. This notification is intended to make students aware of unsatisfactory performance in a course at a time when a student will have a chance to adjust to problems which prevent the student from achieving a passing grade.
Full tuition is charged to any student who is carrying 12-18 credits in a semester. A tuition overload is charged to anyone who registers for more than 18 credits in a semester.
Students who marry after their initial enrollment at Juniata must file a change of status card with the Registrar’s Office. In most cases, married students are expected to establish residency off-campus.
All members of the Juniata College community share responsibility for establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of academic honesty and integrity. Students oblige themselves to follow these standards and to encourage others to do so. Faculty members also have an obligation to comply with the principles and procedures of academic honesty and integrity as listed here through personal example and the learning environment they create. In syllabi, faculty members should clarify the extent to which collaboration is permissible on coursework.
One of the strongest traditions in higher education is the value the community places upon academic honesty. Academic integrity is an assumption that learning is taken seriously by students and that the academic work that students do to be evaluated is a direct result of the commitment of the student toward learning as well as the personal knowledge gained.
Academic dishonesty, therefore, is a deliberate attempt by a student to present knowledge in any aspect as personal when in fact it is knowledge gained by others.
Examples of academic dishonesty are the following:
The penalty for academic dishonesty may lead to dismissal from the college, particularly if it is a repeat offense. The student may appeal to the Provost if the student claims innocence or thinks that the penalty is too severe.
If the student is found guilty, the hearing continues in order to determine an appropriate penalty. Student and faculty member may make statements concerning appropriate sanctions before panel members deliberate privately. During its private deliberation, the hearing panel may have access to the student’s academic integrity files. When determining the penalty, hearing panel members should consider any prior violations of academic integrity and the nature and seriousness of the offense.
Acts of academic dishonesty may be categorized in one of the following ways:
1. A student has 48 hours from the hearing conclusion to submit an appeal in writing to the hearing chairperson. Failure to submit an appeal within the time allotted renders the decision final.
2. The Chairperson refers the appeal to the Provost. A decision on the appeal will be made within 48 hours and is based on the letter of appeal and the case file. The Provost may remand the case to the Judicial Board only if he/she specifies procedural errors that denied the student a fair hearing, or if additional significant evidence becomes available.
3. The Provost shall send a copy of the written decision on the appeal to the student, the faculty member, and the hearing chairperson.
4. The decision of the Provost shall be final.
The appeal letter must state the grounds upon which the appeal is based and the justification for such an appeal. Grounds for appeal include:
The Secretary of the Judicial Board shall record all material presented as evidence or testimony in the Judicial Board hearing. The Secretary shall also record the vote of the Board as it relates to the decision and recommended sanction, if applicable. This hearing report, in addition to copies of official correspondence related to the case, shall be placed in the student’s file in the Dean of Students Office.
Records of judicial proceedings shall be kept confidential in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Case Records shall remain part of the student’s files, but will not be noted on the official college transcript. Case Records will be expunged upon the student’s graduation.
(Parents claim you as a dependent on Income Tax forms)
In the interest of promoting better communication regarding your academic and personal development, parents of dependent students will receive copies of all Dean of Students Office correspondences including violations, charges, actions, awards and citations that are sent to dependent students, unless the parents ask not to receive such copies.
Juniata College also exercises the right to contact parents of dependent students in emergency situations.
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GRADE RELEASE:
For grade release, it is the student’s responsibility to authorize the release of his/her grades to parents by completing the appropriate release form and filing it with the Registrar’s Office. This includes notices of academic action decisions, i.e., academic standings, grade point averages and grades, academic probations, and actions of dismissal and suspensions.
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Directory Information
Juniata, at its’ discretion, may release public or directory information in accordance with FERPA. Public directory information is defined by the College to include: student photos, full names of students, mailing & permanent addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of attendance, enrollment status, class level, POE (field of study), degrees, honors and awards, and cumulative credit hours. Students may withhold directory information by notifying the Registrar’s Office in writing during each semester registration. Requests for non-disclosure of public or directory information will be honored by the institution only for the current academic year; therefore, authorization to withhold directory information must be filed annually with the Registrar’s Office.
Juniata is committed to providing the best possible living experience in the residence halls and that begins with qualified, caring and well-trained staff. Staff members in each building are carefully selected, specifically trained and strive to help students have a successful campus living experience. One of the first people students will meet on check-in day is the Resident Assistant, better known as an RA.
Resident Assistants are assigned to each residence hall floor to assist with students' adjustment to community life. The Residence Hall staff are instrumental in planning activities to help students become acquainted with their living environment. In addition, RAs will be available throughout the year to assist with academic, personal and community living concerns and to establish an atmosphere conducive to learning. RAs are responsible for maintaining college rules and regulations and are expected to refer violations for disciplinary action. Resident Assistants are specially trained upper-class students who are able to answer many questions about Juniata and the residence halls. Resident Assistants report to a live-in Residence Director (RD).
Residence Directors are professional staff members who manage the residence halls. They supervise hall staff, coordinate programs and activities, advise Community Boards and work with the student judicial process. Residence Directors are also available to answer questions about student services procedures and the campus in general.
Students who meet any one of the following criteria are not required to live on campus:
- Students who commute from the primary residence of a parent or guardian which is within 50 miles of the Juniata College campus. (Excluding PAR Students).
- Students who are 23 years of age or older.
- Students who have part-time student status (enrolled for 11 credit hours or less per semester).
- Students, who are married, have children, or other circumstances requiring accommodations not available in college-owed housing. Appropriate documentation must be provided in order to receive special consideration. Such documentation must be submitted to The Office of Residence Life no later than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the semester. The student will be informed in writing regarding appeals for special considerations.
Terms for Residential Status:
- Resident – lives in college-owned housing
- Non-Resident – dependent student who has been granted approval by the Office of Residence Life to live off-campus.
- Commuter – student who meets the criteria to live off-campus.
- Independent Commuter – financially independent student who meets the criteria to live off-campus.
The residence halls offer a wide variety of activities in which students can participate. These programs are planned and organized by students, RAs, RDs, and Community Boards. Students are encouraged to become actively involved in planning these events, and to participate in as many programs as possible. The staff attempts to assess the needs of the students and offer programs that enhance the community atmosphere. These programs generally have a social or educational focus.
Each hall has a Community Board that consists of residents who meet on a regular basis to discuss and plan events.
Residents must obtain approval from the Office of Residential Life prior to changing rooms. Residents should contact the Office of Residential Life to learn of available spaces. Students moving without proper permission are subject to a fine and/or other disciplinary action.
No room changes will be approved during the first two weeks or the last week of each semester.
Although new students are carefully assigned and returning students often select roommates, conflicts occasionally arise. Resident Assistants are trained to handle such difficulties when they occur. Roommates are encouraged to reconcile their differences and seek the assistance of the RA or RD if needed.
At the beginning of the year, residents are asked to complete a Room Condition Report (RCR). You should assess the condition of your room as carefully as possible. Be certain that the RCR is accurate and complete regarding the status of furnishings, walls, etc., in your room. Keep one copy of the RCR for your own records and give the remaining two copies to your RA. At the end of the year, or as you prepare to leave campus, your RA will use this form to check you out of your room.
Residents are responsible for the care and condition of their rooms. Costs associated with damages to rooms may be assessed. Failure to follow check-out procedures will result in an administrative fine and ineligibility to appeal damage charges.
To check-out of your room:
Please note that the RDs check each room in detail after you have completed check-out procedures and may assess additional charges if necessary.
Residents are held responsible for the condition of their rooms and furnishings. By signing your housing contract, you accept responsibility for damage in your room beyond normal wear and aging and will be charged accordingly. In the common areas, charges resulting from damage, loss resulting from theft, or destructive behavior are the joint responsibility of the residents of the building, apartment or floor.
Residents are jointly responsible for public areas. Residents are also responsible for the behavior of their guests. Room damages and charges will be assessed during check-out. Cleanup and damage charges may be assessed and charged if applicable. Excessive damages may be addressed through the student judicial system.
If a student wishes to appeal a damage charge, the following procedure should be followed:
Campus Calls
Campus Network Services (CNS) provides basic voice and voice mail services to students, faculty, and staff of Juniata College.
There is no charge for local calls.
Calls may be initiated from any campus telephone by dialing the desired four (4) -digit extensions.
There is no charge for repairs unless damage was due to negligence (e.g., spilling coffee or soda, or dropping telephone set) or vandalism.
There are no restrictions on calls placed to JC campus extensions, including calls to Security, Faculty, Administrative Offices, and student rooms provided as part of your basic service.
Each residence hall room is equipped with LOCAL telephone. There is one telephone extension for each student, one telephone for every 2 students, one telephone in triples, and 2 telephones for a quad.
Orders to CNS for additions to service, disconnections, or rearrangement of equipment or lines should be directed to the Solution Center Help Desk extension 3619, or email to helpdesk@juniata.edu
All Juniata phone equipment is owned by CNS.
CNS will not install, move or repair any customer provided equipment
Residents Should Not
Accept collect calls on their room telephone line or use the telephone number assigned to their room to sign up for any telephone service (including calling card offers) that bill directly to the telephone number in the student’s room.
Off-Campus and Long Distance Calls
Long distance calls placed from a resident’s room to an off campus number requires the use of a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Each student will be assigned a unique PIN by JC for his/her exclusive use. Off-campus calls, which are placed using the PIN, will be charged to the account of the student to whom the PIN has been assigned. Disputes arising from unauthorized use of a PIN will be referred to the Dean’s Office. Remember that you are financially responsible for charges incurred as a result of the use of your PIN. Do not share your PIN!
Voice Messaging
As an enhancement to basic telephone service, each resident student is provided with a personal voice mailbox that can be accessed from any phone. Each mailbox is password protected to provide privacy. Students are encouraged to occasionally change his/her password and to report suspected misuse or abuse
Harassing/Abusive Phone Calls
Making harassing or abusive telephone calls is a crime punishable by imprisonment or a fine. If you ever receive obscene, abusive, harassing, or threatening calls, follow the suggestions outlined below:
Hang up at the first obscene word. Hang up if the caller remains silent the second time you say hello. Remember that you control your telephone, not the person calling.
Do not give any information, such as your name or address, until the caller has been properly identified by you.
If you dial and reach a wrong number, don’t just hang up. Hang up calls can be upsetting, unnerving or even considered harassing. Please tell the person who answers that you misdialed.
If the calls persist, call the Security Dept. to track the harassing caller.
Our mission is to provide excellent service and support to facilitate teaching and research at Juniata College through designing, implementing and managing solutions, which provide for the campus's voice, data and video communication needs. (For more information on phone usage in the residence halls, visit http://www.juniata.edu/services/reslife/policies.html.)
Storage space in residence halls during the summer is restricted. Personal items or furniture left in rooms or apartments at the end of the academic year will be disposed of.
Painting walls and constructing lofts in residence halls is prohibited. Students are permitted and encouraged to hang posters and pictures on walls, but only with non-marking masking tape, white hanging putty, pushpins, or thumbtacks.
Students are encouraged to personalize their rooms, but may not make structural changes to the rooms. Students are expected to keep their rooms in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
The following items are prohibited for use in college owned rooms:
If students provide their own window coverings, such coverings must be made of non-flammable materials and the college-provided window shades or pull blinds must remain in the window and should be shut during breaks.
Room furnishing (i.e. beds, mattresses, springs, chairs, desks, etc) may not be moved from one room to another or placed in hallways/lounges. All room furnishings must remain in the room throughout the academic year. Moving lounge furniture into student rooms is prohibited. Furniture should not be dismantled or altered in any way.
Placement of beds on desks, dressers, windowsills, radiators, etc. beyond the design of the furniture is prohibited. Placement of beds, desks and/or dressers should not block easy exit from the room.
Furniture should not be placed any closer than 6” from heating units.
Hallways/Stairwells must remain clear in case of emergency. Items such as, but not limited to: drying racks, shoes, rugs, furniture, and bicycles are prohibited from being in hallways or stairwells of residence halls. Garbage containers and recycling bins should remain in designated areas. The State Fire and Panic Code prohibits the storage of flammable/combustible items in residence halls.
Standing or placing any kind of object or container on outside windowsills is prohibited. For safety reasons, students are not permitted to throw or hand items out of residence windows. Students are not permitted to enter or exit through windows. Any screens in college-owned buildings that have been installed by facilities or screens that are part of a window (e.g. windows in stairwells in East) are to remain in the window at all times. Missing/Damaged screens will be replaced at the residents expense.
Alcohol-related items may not be displayed on windows or windowsills. Empty alcohol bottles or cans are not allowed in rooms where residents are under the age of 21.
For emergency reasons, furniture and/or other objects that impede egress should not block windows in students rooms.
For safety reasons, students are not permitted on roofs of any campus building.
Juniata College respects a student’s right to privacy, but the college reserves the right to enter any college room when necessary and appropriate.
The college conducts periodic health and safety inspections and maintenance visits to all college residence hall rooms-including at least one(1) health, safety and maintenance inspection during each semester. Room inspections also occur during fall break, Thanksgiving break, semester break and spring break. These inspections do not involve any type of search of the rooms, inspections involve only what is visible in the room, no searches are conducted.
The only time Juniata College Public Safety would search a student’s room in regards to seizure of items would be if there is reasonable cause to believe that a student(s) is using his or her room for a purpose in violations of federal , state, or local law or College regulations. Unless conducted by law enforcement, any search or seizure would need to be authorize by the Dean Of Students or a designee. Juniata College would give the student(s) involved the opportunity to be present during the search unless the student is unavailable. The student would be informed of the purpose of the search and notified of any findings that violate laws or college policy.
We reserve the right to enter any Juniata College room in event of an emergency. An emergency is defined as a situation in which a person’s health or well being is threatened and/or personal or college property is thought to be in immediate danger.
The residence halls close several times during the year. Your RA will inform you of these dates and times. Students who have legitimate reasons for early return must request permission from the Office of Residential Life two weeks prior to the break. There is a $20 charge/day for housing during designated breaks. Last minute requests will not be granted. Failure to leave by the designated time or returning before the halls reopen may result in administrative charges and/or judicial action.
When the halls are closed for Thanksgiving break, residents are required to:
During semester and spring breaks, residents must:
We recommend removing plants to protect them from lowered room temperatures. Please note that the College assumes no responsibility for plants, fish, or personal property in your room. All rooms are checked by the RA or RD to ensure closing procedures have been carried-out. Compliance with closing procedures assures the safety and security of your living area. Failure to comply may result in judicial action and/or an administrative charge.
Residence halls are closed during Thanksgiving break, semester break, and spring break. The halls will close on the day after final exams end. Baker Refectory will close at 8:30 a.m. and the residence halls at 9:30 a.m. Residence halls will reopen at 1:00 p.m. on the day before classes resume. Students are expected to vacate college housing during these breaks. A limited amount of break housing is available for students in need during Thanksgiving and spring break. Students who have legitimate needs to remain on campus during breaks should petition the Office of Residential Life two weeks prior to the break. The Office of Residential Life will review the petition and grant permission when appropriate. There is a $20 charge/day for break housing. All college rules and regulations apply during breaks.
The college residence halls are closed during the semester break. All residence halls will be secured and will not reopen until 1:00 p.m. on the day before the start of the spring semester. There will be NO break housing available during the semester break.
Personal belongings are not insured by the college against theft or damage. Students are encouraged to check their homeowner’s policy to determine whether or not such coverage is provided. If not, students are encouraged to consider securing "renter's insurance". Information pertaining to inexpensive insurance policies for students is available in the Office of Residential Life.
It is expected that each resident will extend courtesy and consideration and be sensitive to the needs of other residents at all times. Courtesy Hours are in effect at all times in the residence halls. Each resident and his/her visitors have the responsibility to act with consideration toward other individuals who choose to study or sleep. Quiet Hours are defined as periods of time when noise will be kept to a minimum to allow study and sleep. Radios, stereos, and televisions must be played at lower volume levels that will not disturb other residents. Quiet Hours are voted on by the members of each residence hall at the beginning of the fall semester. Quiet Hours are enforced 24 hours/day throughout final exams week.
Pets are not allowed in residence halls. College personnel will remove pets from residence halls. The only exception to this policy is harmless fish in a reasonably-sized aquarium. "Visiting" pets are also prohibited.
Fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers are required for the protection of all residents and are to be used only in case of fire. Tampering with fire equipment or setting off a false alarm is a misdemeanor under state law. Deliberately causing a fire is a felony. Disciplinary action (and/or arrest) will be taken against any student found tampering with fire equipment, falsely setting off the alarm system, or causing fire. In addition, persons discharging a fire extinguisher unnecessarily will be directly referred to the Judicial Board.
For fire safety reasons, the following are expressly prohibited in residence halls:
Decoration lights (Christmas lights, novelty lights) should not be used as an on-going light source, and should not be attached to room fixtures or ceilings using metal fasteners and should not be used in any manner contrary to manufacturers’ recommendations.
Fires are not permitted in small house fireplaces i.e. 1731, 1631, and 2111. Sunderland and Cloister fireplaces may be used in accordance with college policy.
Fireplace Policies and Procedures
Coffee makers, George Forman grills, hotpots and coffee pots are allowed but must have a metal plate under them at all times. Metal plates can be obtained from your Residence Director.
Hanging fabric (tapestries) from the ceiling or in front of doors or windows is prohibited.
If you need to use extension cords, please make sure you use heavy-duty cords with a minimum of 14-gauge wire. Extension cords are not permitted under rugs, carpet, or run through the ceiling or beds (frames).
If you use surge protectors, please be sure that they are heavy duty with a self-tripping breaker.
The storage or use of flammable liquids, such as gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, etc., is strictly prohibited. Bicycles may not be stored in corridors, stairwells, or entry ways. Only self starting charcoal is permitted when using a grill. All grilling must be conducted at a safe distance (10 feet) from any structure.
All residents are expected to participate in fire drill evacuations. Students are expected to leave residence halls when an alarm sounds. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.
In case of fire:
Laundry Facilities
Each residence hall has a laundry room in which coin-operated washers and dryers are provided for student use. Students who lose money in these machines should report the loss to the RD.
Vending Machines
Each residence hall is equipped with vending machines providing a selection of soda, juice, and snacks. Machines which fail to function properly should be reported to the residence hall staff.
Recycling
The Office of Residential Life is committed to the campus recycling effort and asks students to follow these guidelines in recycling. Your participation is vital and is expected as a member of a community. Please join our efforts in recycling.
Trash Removal
All residence hall students should take their trash directly to the designated trash area. Garbage/recyclables are to be placed in the appropriate receptacles. Trashcans are located to provide convenience and to assist in trash removal. We ask for your assistance in helping the housekeeping staff maintain a clean and sanitary living environment. Students found discarding trash improperly may be billed for trash removal. Students are strongly encouraged to use the recycling bins.
East Houses Trash/Recycling Removal
Residents in East Houses are responsible for trash disposal. Each suite will be issued a trashcan, recycling bin and trash can liners. Students are expected to keep trashcans and recycling bins in their apartment lounges and to empty them on a regular basis. Disposal of trash and sorting of recyclables will be the responsibility of the students. Facilities Services will provide dumpsters for trash and recyclables located behind East Houses. Also, facilities will provide trash can liners when needed. Students can pick up liners at the facilities’ building on campus. Remember, it is your community. PLEASE KEEP IT CLEAN!
Recyclable Materials:
Students are permitted to have visitors in their rooms only if there are no objections from roommate(s). Roommates are expected to resolve problems created by visitations. The rights of a student to privacy, quiet, etc. are paramount and take precedence over the desire of a roommate to have visitors or guests in the room. If the roommates cannot agree, the Resident Assistant, Resident Director or Director of Residential Life should be consulted.
Guests are welcome to visit their hosts as long as all roommates agree upon the length of the visit. Overnight guests may not stay more than two consecutive nights or four nights in a thirty day period. All guests are subject to Juniata College regulations. Misconduct of a guest including any violations of college policies and/or any damage to college property is ultimately the responsibility of the host. All visitors must have an escort while visiting on floors of residence halls. Unescorted guests will be asked to leave the campus.
Roommates should be consulted prior to inviting guests to stay overnight in the residence halls. If a roommate does not want visitors to stay in the room, other arrangements should be made.
Students needing the use of an air conditioner are required to submit a Certification of Health Care Provider form by August 1st of each academic year. The form is available from the Office of Residential Life. Units may not exceed 6000 BTUs and must be in good, safe operating condition and must operate on 125 voltage. All units are subject to inspection, to ensure safe operating condition. College maintenance personnel will install personal air conditioning units. A comprehensive fee of $80.00 a year is charged to students who have personal air conditioners installed in their residence hall rooms. This fee includes installation and removal by a representative of the maintenance department and inspection of the air conditioner.
Air conditioners will be removed by college maintenance staff prior to Fall break and students are expected to take air conditioners home at this time. The Office of Residential Life will make a decision in regards to air conditioners being reinstalled during the spring. Students are not permitted to install air conditioners.
You may have a microwave and refrigerator as long as each is in good condition. Microwaves and refrigerators must be under 750 watts. Refrigerators can be no larger than 4.0 cubic feet.
Established Spring 2002 by the Residents of East Halls
As a community, Juniata College is dedicated to providing an academically challenging and socially rewarding environment for all students. The residents of EAST Halls have taken the initiative to develop guidelines for hosting safe social functions in residence hall rooms. The principles and suggestions listed below are not intended to condone the use of alcoholic beverages, but rather to address issues of concern.
A socially conscious host should:
The Juniata College Athletic Department offers students an opportunity to compete in any of 19 intercollegiate athletic programs that span the academic year. Juniata College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and our teams compete in the Commonwealth League of the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference (MAC). The following is a list of sport programs offered by season:
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Cross Country | Women’s Basketball | Baseball |
| Men's Cross Country | Men’s Basketball | Softball |
| Field Hockey | Women’s Swimming | Men’s Track & Field |
| Football | Men’s Volleyball | Women’s Track & Field |
| Women’s Soccer | Men's Indoor Track & Field | Men's Tennis |
| Men’s Soccer | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| Women’s Tennis | ||
| Women’s Volleyball |
The Campus Ministry Office understands the perplexing questions that college life often uncovers. How hard will classes be? What should my emphasis of study be? How does my faith affect my vocation? Will I get along with my roommate(s)? What does true friendship mean? How will I deal with family issues? What is my significance in this changing world?
College chaplains and campus ministers are trained, religious professionals (lay and ordained) who are here to serve students, faculty, and staff — especially when issues of faith arise in their lives. We try not to offer trite answers or clichés. We do eagerly cultivate and maintain a program of campus ministry activities that tie one into the community of God. Supported by this dynamic and caring body, the questions which trouble and intrigue us can be freely discussed and examined within a spiritual perspective.
The Career Services office can be effectively utilized as a resource center for career planning and decision making throughout the undergraduate years. Students utilizing the office can explore and identify career goals while developing the appropriate credentials to successfully enter the employment market or continue their education following graduation.
The Career Services resource area contains more than 400 publications related to career development and occupational fields including FOCUS – a computerized system assisting one in reaching career and educational planning solutions; EUREKA - a computerized, skills based assessment tool; and the Juniata Career Term (JCT) database, a listing of alumni, parents and friends interested and willing to serve as career advisors and contacts. Support is offered in career decision making, planning for graduate or professional school, identifying business, industry, or governmental organizations for potential employment, and developing a credential file. There are workshops on job-seeking strategies, résumé writing, networking, interview techniques, and graduate school selection and planning.
The Career Services office also administers the student credit and transcript notation Internship Programs in which over 225 students participate annually. A description of the college internship programs can be found in the academic section of the catalog. Additional information is available at the Career Services office in Ellis Hall or online at: www.juniata.edu/career
Baker Refectory, located on the main floor of Ellis College Center, is the dining hall for students on the board meal plans. All students residing in college resident halls are required to select from meal plan options 1 through 4. All first semester freshman students are automatically assigned meal plan 1.
The options are as follows:
No meal plan changes will be permitted after the drop/add period.
Non-campus students, commuters and students residing in college-owned houses may choose any plan. (except plan 5). Meal plan 5 is for students at the Raystown Field Station only.
Any other exceptions to meal plan options must have the prior approval of the Dean of Students. The Dining Service Office should be notified of any special dietary needs as prescribed by a physician and efforts will be made to accommodate requests.
The procedures for obtaining a food service waiver are: submit the diet prescribed by a physician to the Dean of Students Office (a doctor’s note simply requesting release will not suffice). The diet will be reviewed. The student will be notified of the decision in writing.
A "missed meal" factor is taken into account in determining the charges for the various board plans and helps reduce the price. No refund is made for meals missed.
The declining balance dollars (DCB dollars) allow purchases in The Eagle's Landing, Mocha Run, Jitters, Café a la Carte, Baker Refectory and Sodexo catering. Moneys from the DCB account may also be used by the students to pay for any guests they bring to the dining hall. All declining cash balances (DCBs) associated with meal plans that are not used by the end of each semester will be forfeited.
Participants in internships and student teachers may be permitted to select an appropriate "Block Plan" if the Dean of Students determines that the student cannot take full advantage full meal plans. Appeals for such consideration must be submitted in writing to the Dean of Students Office within the first two weeks of the semester.
The dining room is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in accordance with the college calendar. Students may select from assorted entrees (including vegetarian selections at each meal) and a grill/pizza line with no limit on the number of portions; however, no food may be taken from the dining room. The college ID card must be presented to gain admittance to the dining room and reasonable restaurant attire (including shirt and shoes) is required.
A catering staff is available for special functions and arrangements can be made through the Dining Service Office.
Additional DCB dollars may be added to your account through the Accounting Office at any time during the semester. These DCBs can be refunded or carried over each year.
Ellis Hall provides many services and conveniences for members of the Juniata College community. Located in Ellis are the following:
Second Floor — Student Activities Office, Conferences & Events Office, Ballroom, Blue, Gold, and Cream Rooms, Muddy Run Café (snack bar), Student Government, Juniata Activities Board Office, and various student organization offices.
First Floor — Information Desk, Baker Refectory (dining hall), The Juniatian (campus newspaper) and Alfarata (yearbook)..
Ground Floor — College Bookstore, Post Office, Career Services Office, Campus Safety & Security Office, Laughing Bush Outing Club, WKVR-FM, and Catering / Sodexho offices.
The Community Service Office offers individuals and student organizations the resources necessary to make meaningful connections with members of the local community and beyond. Throughout the year, this office sponsors a diverse set of programs that meet the varying needs and interests of Juniata students. Programs include: Volunteer Fair, Make a Difference Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Youth Carnival, Relay for Life, Trash to Treasure, American Red Cross blood drives, Bonner Leaders and domestic/ international service learning trips.
Approximately 70 percent of students at Juniata are involved in service activities at some point during their college experience. Some volunteer individually at local agencies, while others get involved through a class or student club. Still others choose to attend one of the many short-term service learning trips offered each year to learn about important issues impacting local and global communities. These experiences are designed to foster an awareness of social justice and encourage civic engagement. Past destinations for service learning trips include Washington, DC, the Gulf Coast and Central America.
Community service at Juniata also includes an opportunity for students to participate in service activities while earning work study wages through the Community Work Study Program. This program is a federally-funded initiative designed to connect colleges with their surrounding communities. It helps students offset higher education costs while also lessening the financial burdens many non-profits experience. In so doing, the program enables students to gain valuable practical experience.
The Community Service Office is staffed by the Community Service & Service Learning Coordinator and an AmeriCorps *VISTA volunteer and is located on the lower level of Ellis Hall in the Career & Community Services Office.
For more information visit us at http://www.juniata.edu/services/community.
The Information Desk provides the following services:
Any individual or group (affiliated with the college or not) must obtain a solicitation license to conduct moneymaking activities on the Juniata College campus. Solicitation license forms can be obtained from the Office of Student Activities located on the top floor of Ellis. Note the following policies which apply to on-campus solicitations:
All signs, flyers or advertisements posted on campus are to be placed on bulletin boards and kiosks. Registered Student Organizations should consult the Handbook on the Office of Student Activities webpage. Any organization or business not affiliated with the college must first obtain a Solicitation License in order to post materials on campus. (See Solicitation Policy for more information)
Any individual or group needing to schedule an event on campus must make the necessary arrangements with the Conferences & Events Office. The space must be reserved using the online Event Scheduler in order to provide information on room setup, audio-visual needs, food service needs, etc. Event Scheduler Requests must be submitted at least one week in advance of the event.
In addition, for student social functions at which alcoholic beverages will be permitted, a representative from the sponsoring organization must meet with the Director or Assistant Director of Student Activities at least one week prior to the event. During this meeting, applicable policies and procedures will be reviewed with the sponsor.
In order to be officially recognized by the college, student organizations must register with the Office of Student Activities. Any group of students interested in chartering a student organization must fill out an application and submit it to the Office of Student Activities early in the fall semester. Registered Student Organizations (RSO) must have a faculty or staff advisor. Once registered, organizations can apply to Student Government for budget allocations. Any inactive organization may lose its charter and any funds in that organization’s account will be reclaimed by Student Government.
Lists of all chartered student organizations and their contact persons are available from the Office of Student Activities or through the OSA website.
The purchase, possession, consumption, and/or transportation of alcoholic beverages by those under the age of 21 are prohibited.
Furnishing alcoholic beverages to those who are under the age of 21 is prohibited. The legal definition of furnishing is "to supply, give, or provide to, or allow a minor to possess on premises or property owned or controlled by the person charged."
In light of the Pennsylvania legislature's definition of furnishing and the potential health risk of over-consumption, kegs, beer balls, and similar products are not permitted on-campus by students of any age.
Because of the potential dangers to health, the possession of excessively potent forms of ethyl alcohol (i.e., grain) for drinking purposes is prohibited.
Each student must carry proper identification and proof of age and produce such identification when requested by a College official.
Non-student guests are subject to all College policies related to the use of alcoholic beverages when on campus. Student hosts will be held responsible for the behavior of their guest(s).
Activities in residence hall rooms or apartments should not infringe upon the rights of others. The College has an obligation to preserve an atmosphere conducive to academic and social wellness. Any student who behaves in a fashion that disrupts the residence hall or infringes upon the rights of another student will be subject to disciplinary action.
Activities in student rooms or apartments must be self-contained. Hallways, lounges, and bathrooms are not to be used for parties or to accommodate the overflow of social gatherings.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in rooms where all residents are under the age of 21.
Open containers of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in public areas of the College. Exceptions to this policy may be granted for registered social functions by the Director or Assistant Director of Campus Activities.
All social functions in public areas involving the use of alcoholic beverages must be approved in advance by the Director or Assistant Director of Campus Activities and must comply with the procedures outlined on the Social Function Request Form.
Juniata is concerned with the promotion of good health and wellness among its students and the prevention of sickness and injury. The center provides the following for full-time students:
A health fee is assessed each semester and is not a supplemental form of insurance. Students are required to provide proof of insurance. Not all private insurance companies cover everything; e.g. self-inflicted problems such as suicidal ideation or attempt. Check your own coverage to be aware of what is provided.
The Counseling Center encourages emotional wellness through the following free services to students:
The Print Shop (located at 1931 Moore Street) offers copying and binding services to students for a small fee.
The Registrar’s Office provides service to students, faculty, and administration. The office maintains academic records, publishes course schedules, manages student course registration, assigns classrooms, approves transfer evaluations, publishes student schedules, issues official transcripts, and publishes the college catalog. It is the office where Program of Emphases (POEs) are turned in and graduation requirements are checked. The Registrar manages the college summer school program. Additionally, forms to change advisors, change addresses, do independent studies, and credit-by-exam are available in the Registrar’s Office.
The Office of Public Safety is staffed by five full-time and two part-time officers, nine student security assistants and is supervised by the Director of Public Safety.
The Office of Public Safety is a service-oriented operation. Public Safety officers have a variety of training and experiences ranging from criminal investigation procedures to self-defense techniques. Each new officer must go through a training period on campus as part of their employment requirements. Public Safety personnel are on the job 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The department has at its disposal a campus security vehicle and full radio communication equipment. The Office of Public Safety has an excellent working relationship with the local and state police.
The college provides transportation to-and-from the airport and train / bus stations at the beginning and end of each semester and at holiday breaks. Information can be obtained by contacting the Dean of Students Office (x3150).
Unauthorized/unlicensed motor vehicles (mopeds, motorized scooters, dirt bikes, ATVs etc.) are not permitted to operate on college property, including college-owned streets, walkways and hiking trails. This restriction does not apply to authorized mobility assistance for individuals with special needs nor to college-owned golf carts and utility vehicles assisting with college operations.
The Judicial Board conducts hearings in which students have been charged with violating Juniata College policy. The Board is comprised of three faculty members, two students (appointed by the Student Government), one administrator from Student Affairs, and one administrator from Academic Affairs. The Judicial Board is chaired by a representative from the Provost’s Office, typically either the Assistant Provost or the Dean of Students (or other appropriate appointee). A recording secretary appointed by the Judicial Board Chairperson is also present.
Each Judicial Board is selected from a pool of eight faculty members, five students designated by the Student Government and all members of the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs staff.
Duties of Chairperson — The Chairperson of the Judicial Board shall call and preside over meetings of the Board when necessary. The Judicial Board shall select one of its student members to be Chairperson.
Duties of Secretary — The Secretary of the Judicial Board shall record and transmit to the Dean of Students Office the proceedings and resulting recommendations of each hearing. A designated Hearing Officer typically serves as the Judicial Board Secretary.
Duties of Members— It is the duty of all members to keep all proceedings confidential. It is the responsibility of members to disqualify themselves whenever they feel that they cannot, in good faith and with an open mind, hear the dispute impartially and without prejudgment of the specific case before the Board. If a member refuses to disqualify himself or herself and a party objects, the Chairperson of the Judicial Board shall determine whether or not the member must withdraw. If the Judicial Board Chairperson does not disqualify himself or herself and a party objects, non-challenged members of the Board shall determine if the chairperson should be disqualified. Judicial Board members who are charged with a violation of campus policy may not participate in the adjudication of their own case. If more than two members must disqualify themselves, the Emergency Procedures herein described will take effect.
Although the Judicial Board strives for a consensus, the Board may enact by vote. Each member shall have one vote in every decision and the voting shall be done by secret ballot. For a recommendation to be conclusive, at least five members of the Judicial Board must concur in the decision.
1. A student has 48 hours from the hearing conclusion to submit an appeal in writing to the hearing chairperson. Failure to submit an appeal within the time allotted renders the decision final.
2. The Chairperson refers the appeal to the Provost. A decision on the appeal will be made within 48 hours and is based on the letter of appeal and the case file. The Provost may remand the case to the Judicial Board only if he/she specifies procedural errors that denied the student a fair hearing, or if additional significant evidence becomes available.
3. The Provost shall send a copy of the written decision on the appeal to the student, the faculty member, and the hearing chairperson.
4. The decision of the Provost shall be final.
The appeal letter must state the grounds upon which the appeal is based and the justification for such an appeal. Grounds for appeal include:
The following disciplinary sanctions may be imposed for violations of college policy. Depending on the circumstances, more than one sanction may be imposed.
Expulsion
Expulsion requires a student’s permanent dismissal from the college.
Summary Suspension
Summary suspension requires that a student leave the campus or vacate college property for a specified time. The Dean of Students, or a designated individual, may invoke this suspension if there is cause to believe that the continued presence of that student on campus constitutes a substantial threat to the safety of himself or herself, to other persons or property, or to the continuance of normal college operations. Suspensions may also be invoked if the student charged fails to appear at a scheduled hearing. A student who returns to campus during the period of a summary suspension may be subject to disciplinary expulsion and/or prosecution for unlawful trespassing.
Disciplinary Suspension
Disciplinary suspension excludes the student from registration, class attendance, and use of college facilities for a specific period of time. During the period in effect, disciplinary suspension is recorded on the student’s academic record. Upon the student’s reinstatement, this notation is permanently removed from the academic records, and that student will be considered for registration in compliance with academic policy. Any further incidents of misconduct after the student is readmitted may result in expulsion.
Dismissal from Residence
The student may be required to move out of college housing for willfully causing damage or destruction in college residences or for repeat minor misconduct in college residences. The student may also be barred from entering any college residence or building for any purpose unless a specific waiver is granted by the Dean of Students or a designee. A summary process may be used when this sanction is invoked.
Disciplinary Probation
Disciplinary probation may be imposed with or without restrictions for a period of up to the duration of a student’s undergraduate career at Juniata. The penalty is given for major misconduct or repeated minor misconduct. Restrictions generally associated with disciplinary probation include qualifications for prizes and participation in and/or attendance of college extracurricular activities—including intercollegiate athletics. Another incident of misconduct or violation of the terms of probation will likely result in disciplinary suspension. Disciplinary Probation carries with it a $100 fine.
Loss of Privileges
Loss of privileges denies a privilege or use of a service for a specified period of time commencing when the offense was committed. This sanction may be imposed separately or in addition to other sanctions.
Disciplinary Warning
A disciplinary warning informs a student that his or her conduct was unacceptable and that any further incidents of misconduct will be handled more stringently.
Fines
Fines may be levied for minor and major offenses. Failure to pay the fine or fulfill other obligations may prevent registration and graduation and may be referred to the Judicial Board.
Restitution
Restitution requires a student to pay for damages.
College/Community Work Assignments
When appropriate, a specified number of work hours may be assigned. The student will meet with the assignment supervisor to develop a specific work schedule and must notify the supervisor in advance of any legitimate circumstances arising which will prevent him or her from keeping this schedule. Failure to do so will result in suspension from the college. This sanction may be added to other sanctions.
The college recognizes the possibility that compelling circumstances, such as posing a threat (to oneself or others), may require that certain procedures normally afforded students be suspended. To facilitate the prompt processing for a matter under such circumstances, the Dean of Students or delegate (in consultation with the Provost) shall determine appropriate sanctions and/or termination of student status.
The Secretary of the Judicial Board shall record all material presented as evidence or testimony in the Judicial Board hearing. The Secretary shall also record the vote of the Board as it relates to the decision and recommended sanction, if applicable. This hearing report, in addition to copies of official correspondence related to the case, shall be placed in the student’s file in the Dean of Students Office.
Records of judicial proceedings shall be kept confidential in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Case Records shall remain part of the student’s files, but will not be noted on the official college transcript. Case Records will be expunged upon the student’s graduation.
(Parents claim you as a dependent on Income Tax forms)
In the interest of promoting better communication regarding your academic and personal development, parents of dependent students will receive copies of all Dean of Students Office correspondences including violations, charges, actions, awards and citations that are sent to dependent students, unless the parents ask not to receive such copies.
Juniata College also exercises the right to contact parents of dependent students in emergency situations.
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GRADE RELEASE:
For grade release, it is the student’s responsibility to authorize the release of his/her grades to parents by completing the appropriate release form and filing it with the Registrar’s Office. This includes notices of academic action decisions, i.e., academic standings, grade point averages and grades, academic probations, and actions of dismissal and suspensions.
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Directory Information
Juniata, at its’ discretion, may release public or directory information in accordance with FERPA. Public directory information is defined by the College to include: student photos, full names of students, mailing & permanent addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of attendance, enrollment status, class level, POE (field of study), degrees, honors and awards, and cumulative credit hours. Students may withhold directory information by notifying the Registrar’s Office in writing during each semester registration. Requests for non-disclosure of public or directory information will be honored by the institution only for the current academic year; therefore, authorization to withhold directory information must be filed annually with the Registrar’s Office.
Certain procedural rights are normally afforded a student charged with a disciplinary violation of college policy.
Following an alleged act of student misconduct, and until final disposition of the charges, the status of a student shall not be altered or his or her right to be present on campus and to attend classes suspended, except for reasons relating to his or her physical or emotional safety and the well-being of other students, faculty or college property, or for reasons relating to the protection of the normal functions of the college.
The Judicial Board conducts hearings in which students have been charged with violating Juniata College policy. The Board is comprised of three faculty members, two students (appointed by the Student Government), one administrator from Student Affairs, and one administrator from Academic Affairs. The Judicial Board is chaired by a representative from the Provost’s Office, typically either the Assistant Provost or the Dean of Students (or other appropriate appointee). A recording secretary appointed by the Judicial Board Chairperson is also present.
Each Judicial Board is selected from a pool of eight faculty members, five students designated by the Student Government and all members of the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs staff.
Duties of Chairperson — The Chairperson of the Judicial Board shall call and preside over meetings of the Board when necessary. The Judicial Board shall select one of its student members to be Chairperson.
Duties of Secretary — The Secretary of the Judicial Board shall record and transmit to the Dean of Students Office the proceedings and resulting recommendations of each hearing. A designated Hearing Officer typically serves as the Judicial Board Secretary.
Duties of Members— It is the duty of all members to keep all proceedings confidential. It is the responsibility of members to disqualify themselves whenever they feel that they cannot, in good faith and with an open mind, hear the dispute impartially and without prejudgment of the specific case before the Board. If a member refuses to disqualify himself or herself and a party objects, the Chairperson of the Judicial Board shall determine whether or not the member must withdraw. If the Judicial Board Chairperson does not disqualify himself or herself and a party objects, non-challenged members of the Board shall determine if the chairperson should be disqualified. Judicial Board members who are charged with a violation of campus policy may not participate in the adjudication of their own case. If more than two members must disqualify themselves, the Emergency Procedures herein described will take effect.
Pennsylvania state law prohibits the purchase, possession, consumption, and/or transportation of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21. In addition, state law prohibits the furnishing of alcoholic beverages to those under the age of 21. Juniata College policy complies with state law and permits only those students who are 21 years of age and older to possess or consume alcoholic beverages on campus. Students in violation of Pennsylvania law and/or Juniata College policies are subject to disciplinary action, including campus disciplinary proceedings, civil liability and criminal prosecution. The College will not impede enforcement efforts by federal, state, or local law enforcement agents and holds each individual responsible for his or her own conduct in this area.
General
The purchase, possession, consumption, and/or transportation of alcoholic beverages by those under the age of 21 are prohibited.
Furnishing alcoholic beverages to those who are under the age of 21 is prohibited. The legal definition of furnishing is "to supply, give, or provide to, or allow a minor to possess on premises or property owned or controlled by the person charged."
In light of the Pennsylvania legislature's definition of furnishing and the potential health risk of over-consumption, kegs, beer balls, and similar products are not permitted by students of any age.
Because of the potential dangers to health, the possession of excessively potent forms of ethyl alcohol (i.e., grain) for drinking purposes is prohibited.
Each student must carry proper identification and proof of age and produce such identification when requested by a College official.
Non-student guests are subject to all College policies related to the use of alcoholic beverages when on campus. Student hosts will be held responsible for the behavior of their guest(s).
Student Rooms in College-Owned Residential Facilities
Activities in residence hall rooms or apartments should not infringe upon the rights of others. The College has an obligation to preserve an atmosphere conducive to academic and social wellness. Any student who behaves in a fashion that disrupts the residence hall or infringes upon the rights of another student will be subject to disciplinary action.
Activities in student rooms or apartments must be self-contained. Hallways, lounges, and bathrooms are not to be used for parties or to accommodate the overflow of social gatherings.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in rooms where all residents are under the age of 21.
Public Areas
Open containers of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in public areas of the College. Exceptions to this policy may be granted for registered social functions by the Director or Assistant Director of Student Activities.
All social functions in public areas involving the use of alcoholic beverages must be approved in advance by the Director or Assistant Director of Student Activities and must comply with the procedures outlined on the Social Function Request Form.
Juniata considers as serious the possession and misuse of illegal or dangerous drugs. If there is involvement, disciplinary action will be taken which could lead to separation from the college. The college is not a sanctuary from the law and will not impede the efforts of law enforcement officials who are investigating the involvement of persons with illegal or dangerous drugs.
Since the use of drugs (including alcohol) may be associated with medical and psychological problems, students may be referred, or refer themselves, to the counseling and medical resources of the college.
Sexual misconduct can be generally defined as non-consensual sexual activity which occurs as a result of intimidation, threat of force, force or coercive behavior, or taking advantage of one who is unable to give consent due to mental or physical incapacitation (Tucker 1995). Criminal sexual misconduct most generally refers to acts of sexual misconduct which are felonies according to the criminal code.
In Pennsylvania, rape is understood to be sexual intercourse by "forcible compulsion;" that is, without the victim’s consent. "Acquaintance rape" is a rape in which the victim, male or female, and the rapist know one another. There is no distinction between what is commonly known as "acquaintance rape" and what is legally defined as rape.
In addition to rape, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lists the following as criminal sex offenses: deviant involuntary sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, indecent exposure, non-forcible rape (incest and statutory rape), harassment by communication (using lewd and lascivious words or language), and stalking.
Students who are victims of rape or other sex offenses are encouraged to report the incident to residence hall staff, the Dean of Students office staff, counseling services staff, campus ministry staff, or any other appropriate member of the college community. Victims of rape are advised not to change clothes or shower prior to a medical examination.
The investigation of serious criminal and sexual misconduct occurring at Juniata College is investigated by the Huntingdon Borough Police and assisted by college administrators. Student services staff and any other appropriate member of the college community are available for support and advocacy for victims throughout the course of the process.
Victims may choose to press criminal charges. Depending on the findings of the investigation, the college can act to protect members of the community and separate an offender under the "Emergency and Extraordinary Situations" section of the Pathfinder.
Campus sexual misconduct generally refers to nonconsensual and/or inappropriate sexual behavior which is not felonious in nature. Representative examples include, but are not limited to, nonconsensual touching or fondling, lewd comments, and threats of physical harm. Incidents of this nature should be reported to residence hall staff, student services staff, counseling services staff, campus ministry staff, or any other appropriate member of the college community. Following the appropriate hearing(s), sanctions such as warnings, social probation, restraints, fines, and suspension or expulsion can be imposed.
It is the stated policy of Juniata College to promote and maintain a campus environment free of all forms of discrimination, intimidation, and exploitation—including sexual harassment. The use of one’s institutional position or authority to seek or solicit unwanted sexual relations with a member of the Juniata College community is incompatible with the mutual trust and respect among members of the college community fundamental to the mission of Juniata College. If a student has a supervisor or teacher who has used his or her position to seek or solicit unwanted sexual relations, that student should report the matter to the Director of Human Resources (employment-related problem), the Provost (professor-student incidents), or the Dean of Students.
Before the end of the drop/add period it is a student's responsibility to:
Hazing is prohibited under Pennsylvania State law. Any person who causes or participates in hazing commits a misdemeanor of the third degree (P.L. 1595, No. 175 subsection 3). Hazing is also a violation of college policy and infractions may result in a direct referral to the Judicial Board and/or a suspension from the College. “Hazing” is defined as any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or which willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, any organization operating under the sanction of or recognized as an organization by Juniata College (Antihazing Law).
Students are reminded that in Pennsylvania the legal age, or the "age of majority," is for most purposes 18, not 21, and with that age comes certain rights and responsibilities. Juniata students who are 18 or older may engage in legal contracts, for example, but are also subject to local taxes.
Students can be relieved from certain county, school, and borough taxes if their incomes do not exceed a fixed level. Further information is available in the Accounting Office.
It should be noted that an important exception to the legal age of 18 relates to alcoholic beverages. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for persons less than 21 years of age to purchase, consume, possess, or transport alcoholic beverages.
In all cases, the rights of the non-smokers supersede those of the smokers. Smoking is expressly prohibited in all residence halls. The general purpose of the policy on smoking is to protect the health of all employees, avoid conflicts between smoking and non-smoking employees, project a positive image of the college and to take into consideration the appearance and maintenance of college facilities.
Smoking is prohibited in classrooms, residence halls, laboratories, hallways, Baker Refectory, Muddy Run Cafe, and all public areas including restrooms in all college buildings.
The enforcement of the policy will ultimately be the responsibility of the administrative officers. It is their responsibility to determine appropriate disciplinary sanctions for violations consistent with current personnel policies and practices. All employees are encouraged to use peer pressure to assist in the enforcement. Instances of refusal to comply with the Smoking Policy should be reported to the violator’s supervisor.
Visitors to the Juniata campus are expected to comply with this Smoking Policy and all employees are asked to assist in making visitors aware of the policy in their area.
The decision to provide or not provide designated smoking areas outside of residence halls will be at the discretion of the buildings Community Board, Residence Director or other decision-making body.
The designated smoking areas will be located at least 20 feet from the main entrance or at containers provided for the disposal of tobacco by-products.
All materials used for smoking, including cigarette butts and matches will be extinguished and disposed of in appropriate containers. If the designated smoking areas are not properly maintained (for example, if cigarette butts are found on the ground), it can be eliminated at the discretion of the decision making body.
All student bicycles should be registered, at no cost, with the Office of Safety & Security. For safety reasons, bicycles may not be left in stairwells or hallways of the college buildings at any time.
In order to discourage thieves, you are advised to have a secure and sturdy bike lock for your two-wheeler and use the bike rack closest to your residence hall. You should also make note of your bike’s serial number and register the information with the Office of Safety & Security. There is no charge and it may be quite helpful in reclaiming the bike in case of loss or theft. In addition, there is an engraver available at no charge in the Office of Safety & Security to inscribe identification numbers on property such as bicycles.
Huntingdon Borough Ordinance 185 states that, "It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate a bicycle upon a public highway unless said bicycles have been properly registered and tagged…..bicycle shall be operated only on the roadway as near to the right-hand side as possible. The operator of the bicycle shall obey all traffic signals, signs, and the control devices applicable to vehicles. Any person violating or assisting in the violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be sentenced to pay a fine."
Students may register bicycles in the Borough of Huntingdon at the police station, located at 6th and Washington Streets, for a nominal fee.
Illegal and/or dangerous weapons, including but not limited to BB/pellet guns, and sling shots are not permitted on campus. Violators will be subject to serious disciplinary action and arrested if appropriate. Legal and approved firearms used for skeet/trap or hunting, ammunition, archery equipment, knives and other edged - weapons with blades exceeding three inches, and/or devices considered a danger to the campus community must be registered and stored with the Safety & Security Department.
With proper identification, students may sign-out their registered items by contacting a Security Officer (ext. 3636 ) . Please note: All firearms being transported to or from campus must be secured and placed within an approved firearms carrying case.
Registered firearms and/or dangerous weapons are not permitted in administrative/academic buildings or college residence halls. Failure to comply with this regulation may result in explusion from the college and/or arrest.
Juniata College will make decisions regarding communicable diseases based on the best available information and professional judgment on a case-by-case basis. The college remains open to re-examination of the issues as more information becomes available.
The following will guide decisions for persons who have contracted a communicable disease:
These guidelines will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis to assure information and procedures are kept current.
The college ID card is necessary to gain access to college residence halls and to be admitted to meals. It is also required for many of the activities at the college, including home athletic events and various college-sponsored programs. In addition, it is used for checking-out materials at the library.
The card should be carried at all times. Identification cards are non-transferable. If lost or stolen, the ID card can be replaced by request in the office of Public Safety. A fee is charged for replacement. Failure to show an ID card in response to a request by a college official may result in a $10 fine.
Registration
All students who bring motor vehicles to the college area, whether to the campus itself or not, must register their cars, motorcycles, motor scooters or motor bikes with the Director of Public Safety. Upon approval of the registration form, a display sticker is issued and should be placed on the left side of the rear bumper. Failure to register a vehicle by a student results in a fine.
Eligibility
Any registered student may apply for a motor vehicle permit.
Fees
A registration fee is assessed at the time the display sticker is issued.
Parking
A current vehicle registration sticker properly displayed (left side, rear bumper) entitles a student to park in any of the lots authorized for student parking. Parking spaces cannot be guaranteed to sticker holders. Parking in an unauthorized area subjects students to a fine for the first offense, a larger fine for the second offense, and disciplinary action (including loss of on-campus driving privileges) for subsequent offenses.
Traffic Regulations
In addition to the rules and regulations for operating a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, there are several regulations peculiar to the Juniata campus:
Borough Parking and Traffic
Motorists must observe signs and signals. Areas which are painted yellow are non-parking areas. The Borough of Huntingdon, in an effort to keep the community clean, has designated certain streets as NO PARKING areas on days when the street sweeper (or snow plow) will be cleaning the streets. Check the signs posted on the street on which you are parked as to when this will be affecting you.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), commonly referred to as the Buckley Amendment, provides college students with certain rights relative to access and release of records that are personally identifiable. Juniata College's policy and procedures relating to the amendment are outlined below:
Student Records
Parental Notification
In the interest of promoting better communication regarding students' academic and personal development, parents of dependent students may opt to receive copies of all correspondences involving violations, charges, actions, awards and citations that are sent from the Dean of Students Office to respective students unless we are asked not to send copies (hard waiver). Revealing such information is permissible under section 4.1 Disclosure of Educational Record Information - 3i, which permits colleges to share educational records or components thereof without the written consent of the student to "parents of a student who have established that student's status as a dependent" (chapter 5.3).
The Registrar's Office will release grades and send copies of academic actions including academic probation, suspension and dismissal, to parents of dependent students provided there is a signed consent on file from the respective student.
The Student Accounting Services Office will communicate with parents of dependent students about billing for course registration, room and board, and any incidental fees which are the responsibility of a registered Juniata College student. NOTE: By registering, students are obligated to pay tuition, fees and other charges associated with the registration. Failure to meet these obligations by scheduled due dates, may result in additional costs associated with collection efforts including late fees, collection agency commissions, court costs, and other collection costs that might be incurred.
Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments reads as follows: "No person in the United States shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
Juniata College does not and cannot treat students inequitably on the basis of sex. The regulation specifically lists the following categories in which discrimination on the basis of sex in student matters is prohibited:
The Title IX Coordinator at Juniata College is the Dean of Students, whose office is located in Founders Hall, phone 814-641-3150. There is an established grievance procedure which can be obtained by contacting the Dean of Students.
Any student who feels that he or she has been treated inequitably on the basis of sex is encouraged to bring the matter to the Dean of Student’s attention for redress and possible further action.
Withdrawal from Courses:
A student may withdraw from a course after the Drop/Add period only with the written approval from the course instructor and the student's faculty advisor. A grade of WP or WF will be recorded for any courses that a student withdraws from following the Drop/Add period. A grade of WP will be recorded if the student was passing the course at the time of the withdrawal, while a WF will be recorded if the student was failing the course. WP and WF grades are not calculated into the student's cumulative GPA. Course withdrawals will only be approved, absent extraordinary circumstances, until the scheduled mid-point of the term. Withdrawal after the mid-term date will require the additional written approval of the Registrar. Students should refer to the current academic calendar on the College website for the mid-term date.
Unofficial withdrawals from courses will be recorded as F and will be calculated into the student's cumulative GPA. Withdrawals from class are considered unofficial if the student fails to obtain the required written approvals as outlined above.
Withdrawal from courses may impact financial aid and/or inter-collegiate athletic eligibility. Students are encouraged to discuss these implications with family, faculty advisors, coaches, and counselors from Financial Planning or the Dean of Students Office.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, a student will be permitted a maximum of four course withdrawals at Juniata College during the undergraduate career.
Medical Withdrawal:
A student may make a request for a medical withdrawal from a course, or withdrawal for other extraordinary circumstances, through the Dean of Students Office or the Student Academic Development Committee. A request for a medical withdrawal must be accompanied by supporting documentation from the student’s medical/health care provider.
Upon receiving notification of an approved medical withdrawal, the Registrar will enter a grade of “W” which will not be calculated in the student's cumulative GPA. Medical withdrawals may impact College progress- towards-the-degree standards. Students are encouraged to discuss these implications with family, faculty advisors and counselors from Financial Planning or the Dean of Students Office.
Withdrawal from College:
If a student is considering withdrawing from the College, an appointment should be arranged through the Dean of Students Office. A decision to withdraw from the College may have implications including financial aid eligibility and payment schedules. A student should meet with the Dean of Students to discuss withdrawal procedures and to complete the appropriate clearance forms.
If a student withdraws from the College during a semester, the Registrar will enter a grade of “W” for all registered but not completed courses. “W” grades are not calculated in the student's cumulative GPA, but may have other ramifications. Students who withdraw during a semester may still have financial obligations to the College. Students are encouraged to discuss these matters with family, faculty advisors and counselors from Financial Planning and the Dean of Students Office.
Leave of Absence:
Students who want to pursue a program of study at another institution, engage in other off-campus educational experiences, and/or address personal issues without severing their connection with Juniata may request a leave of absence. A leave of absence is granted only with written approval from the Dean of Students Office in consultation with the Registrar. A student requesting a leave of absence must be in good academic standing. Absent extraordinary circumstances, a leave of absence will not exceed one-year.
Any student who plans to take a leave of absence should consult the Registrar, Student Financial Planning, and student services staff.
Voluntary Medical Leave of Absence:
When a student’s health impedes normal academic progress and/or a situation requires a student to leave the College for one or more weeks, the student may seek a voluntary medical leave of absence. A medical leave of absence is granted through the Dean of Students Office in consultation with the Registrar. The student will be required to submit supporting documentation from his or her medical/health care provider to substantiate the need for the leave. A student on a medical leave of absence will be required to submit documentation from his or her medical/health care provider attesting to the student's ability to return from the leave of absence (and outlining any reasonable accommodations, if applicable) prior to expiration of the leave of absence.
Upon receiving notification of an approved medical leave of absence, the Registrar will enter a “W” grade for all registered but not completed courses in the current semester. “W” grades are not calculated into the student's cumulative GPA, but may impact progress towards the degree standards. A student who is granted a medical leave of absence may still have financial obligations to the college. The student should consult with Accounting Services and Student Financial Planning to clarify any outstanding financial obligations.
Involuntary Medical Leave of Absence:
A student may be required to take an involuntary medical leave of absence in situations where the student is a threat to his own health and safety or the health and safety of others, or where the student's illness or behavior interferes with the academic pursuits of the student or others or interferes with the regular activities of the College community. The student will be notified by the Dean of Students of the reasons for the involuntary leave and any conditions for the student's return. The student will be required to submit documentation from the student's medical/health care provider attesting to the student's ability to return from such a leave (and outlining any reasonable accommodations, if applicable). Supporting documentation, along with the student’s written request to return to the College, must be received by the Dean of Students at least 30 days prior to the first day of the semester in which the student wishes to return. This is designed to provide the College with sufficient time to evaluate the documentation and the student’s request to return as well as to ensure that the student no longer presents any potential threat.
A student on an Involuntary Medical Leave of Absence will receive a “W” grade for all registered but not completed courses in the current semester. “W” grades are not calculated into the student's cumulative GPA and will not be reviewed for academic progress. Financial obligations to the College will be pro-rated based upon the date of involuntary medical leave.
Military Leave of Absence:
A student who receives orders to report for active military duty should contact the Dean of Students Office. The student should be prepared to present a copy of military orders (if timing does not permit an initial presentation of military orders, the student may begin the leave process by submitting, in writing, a personally signed request indicating times and dates of intended call-up). However, when available, a copy of the military orders must be provided in order for the leave process to be completed and any financial reimbursements made.
The Dean of Student Office will notify the Registrar’s Office, Accounting Services, Student Financial Planning Office and if appropriate the Office of Residential Life to expedite the military leave of absence process. The Registrar will enter a grade of “W” for all registered but not completed courses in the current semester. If the leave occurs late in the semester, the student may arrange for a final graded evaluation of his/her course work or take Incompletes for all remaining coursework. The Registrar will add the notation of “Military Leave of Absence” to the student’s transcript.
The Student Financial Planning Office will provide information on the status of the student's financial aid, including information on deferring any loan payments.
The College will refund complete tuition payments to a student who processes a military leave of absence for the current semester. Room and board charges will be prorated based upon the date of the military leave of absence (No refunds can be made until the College has received a copy of the military orders calling the student to active duty).
Upon completion of active military duty, the student will be automatically readmitted to the College by notifying the Registrar’s Office in writing of his/her intent to resume academic study at Juniata. All rights, privileges, academic status and rank are resumed at the same level as prior to the Military Leave of Absence.