Dean of Students

The dean of students is responsible for the out-of-class services and activities that support the university's edu-cational mission and is available to assist students who are encountering academic or personal difficulties. Questions about campus policies, student rights, academic integrity, conduct or other concerns can be brought to the dean for assistance. The dean also oversees the operations of the student life team composed of Public Safety, Career Development Services, Dining Services, Housing and Residence Life, Student Activities and Organizations, Student Health Services, Student Psychological Counseling Services, and Peer and Health Education.

Center for Academic Success

The goal of the staff and services of the Center for Academic Success is to help students achieve their own greatest academic success and to realize a personally rewarding college experience. Academic advising and testing services help students select courses and meet university requirements as they move toward their educational goals. Tutoring services help students personalize learning and get a good start on their college
careers. Study techniques, workshops, and services help individuals reap the greatest benefits from their investment of study time and effort. The Center for Academic Success also provides general information and referrals to other university programs and services to help students grow and develop to their fullest potential.

Disabled Student Services

Disabled student services are available through the Center for Academic Success or the director of the Academic Center. It is the responsibility of the student requesting accommodations to make these needs known in a timely fashion, to provide recent documentation and evaluations as required. Services may include extended test time, notetakers, readers, advocacy, etc. Information about services, academic modifications, documentation requirements, etc. can be obtained from the director of the Center for Academic Success at (714) 997-6828 or from the director of the branch campus. For more detailed information, see the non-discrimination policy in the general section.

Diversity on Campus

Several departments at Chapman offer specific programs to support and increase the understanding and appreciation of the diversity found on campus and in the community. During the academic year, activities celebrating events associated with Black History Month, Women's Herstory Month, Latino Heritage Month, among others, are held campuswide. The AS Multicultural Awareness Committee, certain student organizations, the Human Diversity Program, and the office of the equal opportunity officer also promote multicultural awareness and sensitivity and the discussion of related relevant and timely issues.

Career Development Center

The mission of the Career Development Center is to assist undergraduate and graduate students at Chapman
University with identifying, developing and implementing their career goals through self-direction and personal responsibility. The Center is located in Argyros Forum 303 and may be contacted by phone, 714/ 997- 6942 or e-mail, career@ chapman. edu.

Career Counseling and Assessment

Individual career counseling is available by appointment to assist students in developing career goals, determining methods of obtaining these goals, and implementing a viable plan for either graduate school or job search. In addition, a collection of career, graduate school and employer information is maintained for student and alumni use.

The Internship Program

Internships and Cooperative Education provide students the opportunity to earn academic credits while gaining practical work experiences in the field of their choice. Positions are available in various disciplines and are offered year-round. A specific number of hours for each credit plus regular contact with the internship faculty advisor are required. Three credits per semester may be earned through internship or co-op courses. These are
graded on a pass/ no-pass basis. Students may accumulate up to 12 internship credits toward a Chapman degree. To register for internships, students must submit a Registration Form from the Registrar's Office and a complete Internship Learning Agreement Form available at the Career Development Center or on the CDC Web page.

Student Employment

Most Chapman students are employed part time while attending school. The Career Development Center promotes part-time employment as an excellent way to gain valuable workplace skills, as well as to earn money. All part-time employment, whether on-or off-campus is listed both in job binders in the Career Development Center and online at www.chapman.edu/studemp. Students who are awarded work-study as part of their financial aid package work with the Career Development Center to find their work-study jobs.

Recruiting

Employers recruit Chapman students for post-graduation, full-time jobs through on-campus recruiting, job fairs, and JOBTRAK. Graduating seniors are eligible for on-campus recruiting and those planning to participate are required to participate in a series of workshops aimed at strengthening their job search and interviewing abilities. All students may participate in job fairs. JOB-TRAK offers employers the ability to target job openings to qualified Chapman students and alumni. Full-time, part-time, and internship positions may be viewed on the Internet. Over 11,000 jobs are posted annually using this system.

Children's Center

The Children's Center provides daily full-time and part-time care for children ages two to five, as well as a traditional half-day preschool experience. Children need not be potty trained. Chapman students from the psychology department observe the development and behavior of the children to fulfill lab requirements for the course work. Students from other departments also utilize the center for additional class requirements or as a place of employment during the academic year. The center is open to students, faculty, and staff at reduced prices and is located in the yellow house adjacent to the student housing area.

Dining Services

The dining services at Chapman University, provided by ARAMARK Corporation, consist of a multitude of interrelate service programs all designed to meet the needs of students as well as the entire campus. ARAMARK is committed to providing flexibility, quality, and variety to their customers. Dining locations include The Betty Hutton Williams Colonnade Dining Room in the beautiful Servery of Argyros Forum, The Green Burrito and Hungry Panther Café in the Retro location of Argyros Forum, as well as the Cyber Café with Java City, located on the first floor of Beckman Hall. Dining services are available seven days a week from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. with select hours of operation at each location. Services are open during the year based upon Chapman University's academic calendar. Residential students at Chapman University are provided with meal plan options that service Chapman's diverse student backgrounds and tastes. Special dietary requirements receive particular attention as the corporation embraces personalized service. Lavish holiday buffets, candlelight community dinners, outside barbecues, early-late meals, and the "grab and go" program offers customized service to the meal plan. Commuters are encouraged to purchase meal plans as the program presents unlimited seconds on non-premium items.

Housing and Residential Life

Chapman University is committed to providing a strong residential living program. All full-time freshmen under age 21, not residing with parents or legal guardians, are required to live in university-owned housing. Living options include suites, double rooms, single rooms, one-and two-bedroom apartments, and one-, two-, and three-bedroom houses (only students over 21 and/ or juniors can live in the apartments and houses).

Currently, there are two theme communities: Substance-Free Community and 24 hours Quiet Hours Community. Additional facilities enhancing the residence life area are: an expanded vending area, game room, fitness center, computer lab, swimming pool, basketball court, center for spiritual reflection, tutoring center, study spaces, social lounges, and kitchen areas. The residence life area is an active place. Students live in small, community-based groups. They take an active role in shaping that community through programs and activities with the assistance of resident advisor student staff and the live-in professional staff. With a strong focus on community, the staff provides more than 100 social and educational programs for stu-dents each semester. Many students take advantage of 32community activities such as the Community Councils, Resident Peer Conduct Board, and the Residence Hall Association.

International Student Services

The International Student Services office was established to serve the special needs of international students on the Chapman University campus. The office acts primarily as a source of information and assistance with the goal of helping to make the international students' experience at
Chapman as productive and meaningful as possible. The office provides the following services: fall and spring orientation programs; counseling for academic, financial, and personal matters; assistance with registration for classes; workshops on immigration requirements; graduate programs; job placement; certificates of enroll-ment; official letters for foreign administration offices; information on international social and cultural events;
liaison with community programs and a monthly newsletter, The Globetrotter, which provides pertinent information on international and study abroad activities in the campus community.

Orientation

The orientation program is designed to assist all new Chapman students and their parents in learning about Chapman University and becoming comfortable with the university prior to starting classes and becoming involved in campus life. Orientation activities are varied and numerous and include exposure to the academic, student services, and student activities components of our community. Stu-dents and parents have the opportunity to meet Chapman faculty, staff, and administrators to ask questions and to receive information about all of the resources available to students. Additionally, new students and their parents interact with current Chapman students who have been selected to work in the orientation program based on their leadership and support abilities and their knowledge of life at Chapman. Orientation also provides all new students with a structured time to make friends, settle into their new lifestyle, and begin to gain an understanding of academics, social leadership, service and cultural opportunities available to them. Participation in orientation is required for all incoming first-year and transfer students. Separate sessions for transfer and re-entry students are offered and a parent-partner orientation is also available. Orientation occurs directly prior to the start of the spring and fall semesters. Call 714/ 997-6773 for details.

The Office of Student Activities and Organizations

There are hundreds of activities and events occurring each semester on the Chapman campus which are geared toward students. The Office of Student Activities and Organizations plans many of these events, serves as a source of information about these activities and events, and provides a wide range of opportunities for students to assist in developing and participating in these events. The office helps students become involved in educa-tional, recreational, multicultural, community service, leadership development, and social activities. More than seventy student organizations on campus are coordinated and advised through the office. All of the office's activities are designed to provide a meaningful and growth-oriented experience. We seek to create a synthesis between the curricular and co-curricular experiences for students. Through a wide variety of efforts, the Office of Student Activities and Organizations seeks to enhance the quality of students' lives and learning while providing opportunities for students to have fun and make lifelong friends.

PEER and Health Education

The department of PEER and Health Education provides students with information regarding alcohol and substance abuse, sexual assault prevention, communication and life skills, mediation, STDs (including HIV/ AIDS), stress reduction and other related mental, physical, and social health issues. Chapman's PEER and Health Education department also offers students opportunities to receive training to provide services to fellow students. PEERs have the opportunity to serve as educators in the Choicepoints, SECS, CARES, and Mediation programs. PEER (Proactive Educators Encouraging Responsibility) programs also provide students with opportunities to explore how these life issues impact a person's ability to succeed in our society. Wise decision making, responsibility, and awareness of consequences are key components of these programs.

Public Safety

The primary role of the campus safety department is to provide a safe working and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. The department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides a variety of services: information and safety consultation, lost and found, escort service after dark, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, property identification, vehicle registration, and bicycle licensing. A new bicycle registration program has been recently implemented. The Public Safety department requires that all vehicles and bicycles on campus be registered. All requests are processed through the Public Safety department Monday-Friday, 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. For more information, please stop by the office or call 997-6763. The Public Safety Office is located in the Bhathal Student Administrative Services building.

Student Employment Services

See Career Development Center, page 19.

Student Health Services

Physical well-being has a tremendous impact on academic performance. The goal of medical services is to provide the opportunity for academic success, while the focus is to provide students with easy access to health care and disease prevention. Chapman University Student Health (CUSH) is staffed with nurses and physicians to promote good health and to assess and treat a variety of physical ailments that typically affect college-age students. Services include first aid treatment and triage, primary medicine, gynecological services, immunizations, and health screening. Some medications are provided for a modest fee, and some prescriptions are called into the students' pharmacy of choice. When a student's condition is beyond the scope of CUSH, the student may be referred off campus for health care to a physician or clinic in the community.

The Chapman Student Health Center is located at 402 N. Glassell Street (corner of Glassell and Sycamore), Orange, CA 92866. The phone number for the Health Center is 714/ 997-6851. The Center is available to stu-dents Monday through Friday, 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. on a walk in basis. It is recommended that appointments be made for afternoon hours.

Student Psychological Counseling Services

Confidential psychological counseling is provided to students on an as-available basis, and may include individual counseling, group counseling, consultation with a psychiatrist, or referrals to appropriate outside agencies. Counseling services are free of charge to students for time-limited psychotherapy, with assessment and referral available to the private sector for those with additional therapy needs.

Associated Students

The Associated Students at Chapman is composed of all full-time undergraduate students and is administered by the executive officers, the Cabinet, the House of Representatives and the Senate. The executive officers include the AS president, vice president for House, and vice president for Senate. The Cabinet is made up of appointed members who carry on specific functions of student government. The Senate consists of 12 student-elected representatives who act as a voice for student concerns. The House of Representatives consists of one student representative from each recognized club and organization. Campus committees are also an integral part of the AS. These committees enable students to become involved in the decision making that directly affects student life. With the help of student government, students are empowered to take an active role in maintaining an effective relationship among students, administration, and other members of the Chapman community. All undergraduate students support Associated Students through the AS student fee. The members are entitled to the yearbook (in the senior year), admission to all AS events, voting privileges in AS elections, club memberships, faculty and student committees, and are eligible to hold AS positions. A portion of the student fee helps to subsidize The Panther, the student-run newspaper.

Campus Bookstore

The campus bookstore is the main source for textbooks for classes. Both new and used textbooks are available along with general books, notebooks, and other class-room supplies. In addition, the bookstore carries Chapman clothing items, greeting cards, imprinted gifts, and a variety of snack items. Books that are not in stock can be specially ordered. At the end of each full semester, the bookstore conducts a week-long "book buy." In addition, the bookstore will buy back all books with a market value all year long. For more information please call 714/ 997-6718 or drop in.

Bookstore hours during fall and spring semesters:

Monday- Thursday 8 A. M.- 7 P. M.
Friday 8 A. M.- 5 P. M.
Summer/ winter Interterm hours:
Monday-Friday 8 A. M.- 5 P. M.

Student Life Policies Student Conduct Code

At Chapman, students are expected to adhere to the policies that govern student behavior outlined in the Student Conduct Code, which is distributed to all students. The university is specifically concerned when student conduct directly interferes with the university's primary educational objectives and functions, its subsidiary responsibilities of maintaining an ongoing institution, or the rights and safety of other members of the university community. Chapman University's function with reference to student conduct is based also on the recognition of its role in developing a sense of responsibility in stu-dents. To that end, the university uses education, example, counseling and guidance, and mediation in addition to formal conduct proceedings. Every Chapman student is presumed to have sufficient maturity, intelligence, and concern for the rights of others and the rights of the institution to help maintain the standards of the academic community. When a student's behavior demonstrates otherwise, the university will consider such conduct hearings as are deemed necessary. For details, see the Chapman University Student Conduct Code, the manual containing the policies and procedures governing student behavior at Chapman University, and the Student Handbook. For students residing in university-owned housing, see also the Chapman University Guide to Residential Living. See also Chapman's website at

www. chapman. edu/ studlife/ conduct/ index. html

Alcohol and Drugs

Chapman University students and their guests are expected to abide by all federal, state, and local laws, as well as Chapman policies governing use of alcohol and drugs. This necessitates not only a knowledge of these various laws and policies, but also responsible and mature decision making and a concern for self and others. Chapman University seeks to impart this knowledge and these values first and foremost through educational means relying heavily on positive staff and faculty role modeling, the formation and use of a peer education network, and curriculum infusion whenever possible. Factual information and knowledge regarding alcohol and drugs, skills and strategies for achieving and maintaining healthy behaviors, creation of a cooperative and consistent campus peer environment, and compliance with all local and federal regulations are components of this educational agenda. Illegal and abusive use of alcohol and other drugs by any member of the campus community constitutes an untenable threat to the community and signals a need for intervention on the part of the university. (For further details, refer to the Chapman University Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy.) All campus event use of alcohol must be approved via an alcohol use permit.

Financial Responsibility

It is expected that students shall be responsible for their financial obligations, both to the university and to the larger community. Students who do not meet their financial obligations may be prevented from further enrollment at Chapman and may be subject to conduct review.

Firearms and Fireworks

The possession or use of firearms, fireworks, or other explosives is prohibited on campus and, depending
upon the severity of the behavior, may be grounds for immediate dismissal.

Freedom of Speech and Expression

Freedom of speech, protected by the United States Constitution, is an especially important value within an academic community. Thus, all topics are appropriate for discussion and debate within the framework of academic inquiry. Students and student organizations are free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them, and to express opinions publicly and privately. They are always free to support causes by orderly means which do not disrupt the regular and essential operation of the institution. At the same time, it is clear to the academic and the larger community that in their public expressions or demonstrations, students or student organizations speak only for themselves.

Grievance Procedures

Students who have complaints or concerns about campus academic policies, procedures, other policies, treatment by faculty or other campus employees, or concerns about college operations are encouraged to bring those concerns or complaints to the attention of the appropriate campus personnel. For academic matters, the process normally begins with the faculty member involved. Appeals go to the department chair, the standards committee, and then to the provost. For non-academic matters (issues related to departments such as residence life, facilities manage-ment, business office, etc.), students should first discuss the matter with the head of the appropriate department with appeals to the appropriate supervisor. Students unsure of whom to contact should consult with the office of the vice president and dean of students for appropriate referral.

Harassment

Chapman University is committed to providing an environment which is free from harassment, and every member of the university community must recognize that harassment of any type compromises the integrity of the university and the tradition of free and open inquiry among its members. Chapman also affirms its commitment to providing an environment in which each member of the university community feels free to comment on any issue or topic. It is the university's policy, therefore, to insist that all members of the university community are treated at all times with dignity and respect. The university has a strict policy which prohibits harassment in any form. This includes, but is not limited to, harassment because of age, disability, race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation. The university will not tolerate any conduct which has either the purpose or the effect of interfering with the work or scholastic performance of any member of the university community or creating an intimidating or hostile living, learning, or working environment. The university will also not tolerate any conduct which has the purpose or effect of singling out any specific group within the university community in a manner which leads to harassment or which creates an offensive working or learning environment for that group. It is a violation of university policy for anyone to engage in any form of harassment or to retaliate against a person who has initiated an inquiry or complaint. The right of confidentiality for any party involved in an alleged harassment incident, including the complainant and the accused, will be respected insofar as it does not interfere with the university's obligation to investigate allegations of misconduct and to take corrective action where appropriate. In keeping with its policies, Chapman University not only fully complies with all local, state, and federal laws concerning harassment, but also provides a means to assure fair treatment to any student or employee who believes the policy prohibiting harassment has been violated. It is the policy of the university that all charges of harassment be reviewed in a confidential, sensitive, and expeditious manner. For further information, please con-tact the Equal Opportunity Officer at 714/ 997-6847.

Hazing and Disorderly Conduct

Hazing, indecent or disorderly conduct, or failure to comply with the directions of Chapman officials acting in the regular performance of their duties are not com-patible with the university's function as an educational institution. Any such behavior may result in conduct proceedings and appropriate consequences.

Local, State, and Federal Laws

Students attending Chapman are subject to local, state, and federal laws. Chapman reserves the right to impose institutional sanctions for violations of public laws, even when such violations occur off university property. Students may also be subject to civil and/ or criminal charges for offenses on Chapman property, if such offenses are in violation of local, state, or federal laws.

Confidentiality of Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day Chapman University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Registrar's Office written requests that identify the record( s) they wish to inspect. The Registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the Registrar's Office, the student shall be advised of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate. Students may ask Chapman University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate. They should write the Registrar, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If Chapman University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the student shall be notified of the decision and advised as to his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by Chapman University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom Chapman University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate education interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. As allowed within FERPAguidelines, Chapman University may disclose education records without consent to officials of another school, upon request, in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Chapman University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U. S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20202-4605. At its discretion Chapman University may provide Directory Information in accordance with the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. Directory Information is defined as that information which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Designated Directory Information at Chapman University includes the following: student name, permanent address, local address, temporary address, electronic mail address, telephone number, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, theses titles/ topics, photograph, full-time/ part-time status, most recent previous school attended, date and place of birth. Students may withhold Directory Information by notifying the Registrar in writing; please note that such withholding requests are binding for all information to all parties other than for those exceptions allowed under the Act. Students should consider all aspects of a Directory Hold prior to filing such a request. Although the initial request must be filed during the first two weeks of the enrollment period, requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the university for no more than one academic year. Re-authorization to withhold Directory Information must be filed annually in the Registrar's Office within the first two weeks of the fall semester.

Violence

Any form of violence is forbidden and may result in immediate suspension from the campus, and upon appropriate determination, expulsion from Chapman University.