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HARDING UNIVERSITY
STUDENT
HANDBOOK
2018-19Generally, the integration of faith, learning and living — developing the whole person through a commitment to Christ and to the Bible as the Word of God, an emphasis on lifelong intellectual growth, and the encouragement of Christian service and world missions through a servant-leadership lifestyle. Specifically, the development of Christian scholarship — while acknowledging dependence on God, stressing Christian commitment to intellectual excellence through a strong liberal arts foundation and effective professional preparation. The promotion of Christian ethics — creating an atmosphere that emphasizes integrity and purity of thought and action. The development of lasting relationships — fostering personal and social relationships through interaction among faculty, staff and students; and stressing a lifelong commitment to marriage and the Christian family. The promotion of wellness — emphasizing that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and that lifetime health habits contribute to a better quality of life. The promotion of citizenship within a global perspective — developing a Christian understanding of and respect for other cultures through an emphasis on liberty and justice.
It’s Great To Be At Harding! Welcome to campus! We are so glad you are here. This student handbook contains important information on a w i d e ra n g e o f to p i c s . A l l o f these details are anchored in the following words found in o u r m i ss i o n st a te m e n t : “ We a re, at o u r co re, a C h r i st i a n u n i v e r s i t y. T h e c h a r a c t e r, example and concerns of Jesus Christ are the standards that shape us and chart the course for our future ... For many years i t h a s b e e n o u r m o t to t h a t Harding University integrates and celebrates ‘faith, learning, and living.’ The Christian world view is to be at the core of every academic discipline and every extracurricular activity on campus.” We hope that you will be able to join the many thousands who enthusiastically agree that “it’s great to be at Harding,” and we pray that you have an incredible Harding experience. — Dr. Bruce D. McLarty, president
CONTENTS section 1 Servant-Leadership-Ministry Lifestyle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 section 2 Spiritual Growth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 section 3 Honesty and Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 section 4 Social Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 section 5 Personal Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 section 6 Disciplinary Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 section 7 Modest and Appropriate Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 section 8 Sportsmanship and Fair Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 section 9 Campus Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 section 10 Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 section 11 Serving Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 section 12 Campus Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 section 13 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
FOR STUDENT LIFE/DEAN OF STUDENTS
Welcome to Harding University! This handbook is designed to The Office of Student Life is here
We are so glad you have chosen help you prepare for a lifetime of to serve and support you as you
to earn your degree from this Christian growth and living. Upon develop socially, academically,
excellent institution. Harding registering, you agree to abide e m o t i o n a l l y a n d s p i r i t u a l l y.
is unique by design and is a by the high expectations and Please feel free to contact me
distinctly Christian university. policies of Harding University. or any of the Student Life staff
Harding is a wonderful place It is beneficial to become if we may be of assistance.
where you can learn the skills familiar with the information
— Zachary Neal
for a happy and successful life. contained within this handbook
Harding’s mission is to provide - the policies, procedures, and
a quality education that will inherent consequences of
lead to an understanding and violation of the expectations
philosophy of life consistent set forth.
with Christian ideals.
6 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19“But the fruit of the spirit
is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.”
Galatians 5:22-23
Harding is a private, Christian Students and faculty are encouraged to develop a se r va nt -
l i b e ra l a r t s u n i ve r s i t y t h a t leadership -ministry lifestyle. Good citizenship exemplifies the
teaches the inspiration of integration of faith, learning and living. (section 1)
the Scriptures and strives to
Spiritual growth is encouraged, and regular attendance at church
follow Christ and all he taught.
services is expected. Attendance for chapel and Bible classes is
Students are encouraged
required for all students. (section 2)
to live up to the high
expec tat ion s a n d policies set Students are expected to be men and women who pursue honesty
fort h in t his handbook as t hey and integrity. Lying, cheating, stealing or any form of dishonesty
a r e d e s i g n e d for optimum must be avoided. (section 3)
development of social, Social wellness is stressed, and students in the Christian university
academic, physical, emotional e nv i ro n m e n t m u st exc l u d e a l l fo r m s o f s ex u a l i m m o ra l i t y,
and spiritual potential. pornography and profanity from their activities. (section 4)
P e r s o n a l we l l n e s s i s st re ss e d , a n d st u d e n t s m u st a b st a i n
completely from the use of illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco in
any form. (section 5)
Students are expected to dress modestly and appropriately at all
times. (section 7)
Sportsmanship and fair play are expected for both spectators and
participants in all extracurricular activities. (section 8)
Students are encouraged to participate in the service, academic
and nonfraternity social clubs that give them an opportunity to
reflect in a small organization the mission of the University, both
socially and spiritually. (section 9)
Resident students are expected to abide by a positive residence hall
code designed to encourage Christian living. (section 10)
Students are expected to serve others as this is the true test of
success for any person or organization. (section 11)
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SERVANT-LEADERSHIP-MINISTRY LIFESTYLE
Harding provides a Christian RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS include both domestic and
environment in which spiritual international locations.
1. B i b l e Lec t u res h i p : The
growth is central. In addition These trips are available
annual Lectureship is
to the promotion of scholarly for all interested students
conducted in the fall
pursuits, the University and are thoroughly
semester and centers
endeavors to instill within each planned and sanctioned
around a biblical theme.
student a deeper spiritual quality by t h e U n i ve r s i t y. Th e
Numerous speakers from
that, coupled with academic purpose of spring break
on- and off-campus
growth, enables the student mission opportunities is
participate in the program.
to build a blessed and useful to e n co u ra g e k i n g d o m
life. All members of Harding’s
administration and faculty are
dedicated to building Christian “Whoever wants to become great among you must
c h a ra c te r a n d re s p o n s i b i l i t y be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must
within each student. be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come
to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a
Harding University is built with
ransom for many.” Matthew 20:26-28
Christ as its chief cornerstone.
It provides a setting in
which Christian training and
expansion. For more
participation are encouraged.
2. S p ring B rea k M ission s : information, contact
Attendance at chapel and in
The Mitchell Center for Emily Hudkins at ehudkins
Bible classes is required, and
Leadership and Ministry @harding.edu or campus
many other opportunities for
organizes short-term box 10750.
spiritual growth are provided.
mission trips during
3. G lobal Out reach (GO!):
s p r i n g b re a k . M o s t o f
Both domestic and
the trips during spring
foreign campaigns
break are student led and
provide opportunities for
8 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19student ministry during the summer months. Recent campaign groups have gone to Africa, Asia,
Australia, and Oceania, Europe and South America, as well as the northeastern, northwestern
and southeastern parts of the United States. These campaigns encourage mission growth.
4. Internship Program: The Internship Program is a facet of Global Outreach and the Center for
World Missions. This program allows students to work under the direction of missionaries in
several foreign countries.
5. Outreach America: A fellowship of students and advisers interested in domestic church planting
and in going to live in areas where the church is weak.
6. All-Mission Fellowships: Groups including Latin American Fellowship, African Mission Fellowship,
European Vision and others meet regularly to cultivate student interest in missions and to prepare
students for mission activities.
7. Youth Seminar: A special seminar in youth ministry is offered each semester, and one hour of
credit may be earned.
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SPIRITUAL GROWTH
DEVOTIONALS Airport Loop Church of Christ, Pin e View Ch u rch of Ch r ist,
1100 Airport Loop, 501-268-2160 372 Dewey Rd. (Hwy 305), Clay,
P e r i o d i c d evo t i o n a l s b e s i d e
501-728-4685 or 501-728-4709
the Kenneth Davis Lily Pool, in Bethel Grove Church of Christ,
the amphitheater, and at other 2956 Hwy 157 N., Judsonia, 501- West Pleasure Church of Christ,
locations enable one to become 940-8655 1309 W. Pleasure Ave., 501-268-
m o re awa re o f t h e wo n d e r s 7747
Cloverdale Church of Christ,
o f G o d ’s c re a t i o n . C h r i st i a n
3000 E. Park Ave., 501-268-4553 West Side Church of Christ,
f e l l ows h i p a n d wo r s h i p a re
709 W. Arch St., 501-268-2951
stressed in devotionals held in College Church of Christ,
the various residence halls. 712 E. Race Ave., 501-268-7156
CHURCH SERVICES Downtown Church of Christ,
“Let us hold
900 N. Main St., 501-268-5383
To aid spiritual growth and assist unswervingly to the
in the development of Christian D ow n tow n C h u rc h o f C h r i st hope we profess, for he
character, students are expected (Judsonia), 392 Jackson, who promised is faithful.
to attend Sunday services and Judsonia, 501-729-3004 And let us consider
Wednesday evening services F o o t h i l l s C h u rc h o f C h r i s t , how we may spur one
of a local congregation. The 95 Central Ave., 501-305-4244 another on toward love
following is a partial list of and good deeds. Let us
Four Mile Hill Church of Christ,
congregations located in and not give up meeting
2516 Highway 16 N., 501-268-
around Searcy. together, as some are in
7645
the habit of doing, but
Highway Church of Christ, let us encourage one
128 Highway Church Lane, another ... and all the
Judsonia, 501-729-5094 more as you see the
Holly Springs Church of Christ,
day approaching.”
1036 Fairview Rd., 501-268-6081
Hebrews 10:23-25
10 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19CHAPEL
Chapel is important to the basic purpose of Harding University.
Our reason for existence is the integration of faith, learning and
living. Our major objective is that all students grow spiritually while
attending this University.
CHAPEL ATTENDANCE
The University specifies that daily chapel service be held with
attendance mandatory for undergraduate students who are under
the age of 25 and taking nine or more credit hours a semester.
Students living in a residence hall, including privileged housing,
must attend chapel. Services last 35 minutes and always include
a devotional period and announcements of general interest. The
planned programs are designed to stimulate intellectual, religious,
social or aesthetic development.
Chapel is under the direction of the president of the University.
A Chapel Program Committee plans and recommends programs for
h i s a p p rova l . M a ny p ro g ra m s a re p re s e n te d by st u d e n t s a n d
student organizations.
I n a d d i t i o n to t h e s p i r i t u a l
emphasis and the varied
programs, chapel provides a “...chapel provides a coming together
co m i n g to g e t h e r ex p e r i e n ce experience for the entire student body and faculty.
for the entire student body and The camaraderie and Christian
faculty. The camaraderie and fellowship opportunity is one of the unique
Christian fellowship opportunity aspects of student life at Harding.”
is one of the unique aspects of
student life at Harding.
The University is committed to
a continuing analysis and evaluation of chapel to make it a most
worthwhile experience. Appropriate attitudes and behaviors for the
foundation of the chapel experience are expected.
CHAPEL ETIQUETTE
There are two scheduled chapel services. Students must choose
between 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. chapel.
1. Be on time.
2. Students who are tardy will need to check with the appropriate
chapel checker before walking quietly to their seat.
3. Students who are more than 10 minutes late will be counted
absent.
4. Students are allowed 10 unexcused absences per semester,
as well as five written excuses for illness. The written excuses
must be submitted within seven days of the absence. Any
additional absence must have a Student Life dean’s approval
HARDING UNIVERSITY 11or a note from a medical • Chapel Excuses: there is a mistake, this should
professional. Accepted absences from be cleared with the Office of
chapel include official Student Life as soon as possible.
5. Sitting in someone else’s
representation of the
seat is not allowed. Warning (upon reaching the
University, illness, death
Students must sit in their maximum allotted chapel
in the immediate family,
assigned seat or they will absences): This is a reminder
or other reasons approved
be counted absent. that the student has missed
by the Office of Student
the maximum number of chapel
6. No food or drink Life.
absences for the semester. If the
is permitted in the
• Perma nent Excu se: A student feels there is a mistake,
auditorium.
student who has a work t h i s s h o u l d b e c l e a re d w i t h
7. Men are required to remove schedule that conflicts the Office of Student Life. Any
caps during chapel. with chapel on given days further absences will result in
8. Laptops, tablets, cell should make application chapel disciplinary action.
phones and headphones for a permanent chapel
Warning (after exceeding the
may not be used excuse in the Office of
maximum allotted absences):
during chapel. Student Life. This must
This serves as a notification
be done on per-semester
9. Appropriate respect for that the student has exceeded
b a s i s . N o st u d e n t m ay
speakers and others is the maximum number of chapel
be excused from chapel
expected. absences for the semester. If the
every day.
student feels there is a mistake,
To assist your success in chapel,
NOTIFICATION FOR this should be cleared with the
please give special attention to
EXCESSIVE CHAPEL Office of Student Life.
the following items:
ABSENCES
Warning (after excessive chapel
• Chapel attendance:
As attendance is recorded in absences): This serves as
Attendance is checked
the Office of Student Life each notification that the student will
daily. Failure to attend is
d ay, t h e a t te n d a n ce re co rd be on chapel probation. It also
recorded and posted daily
is automatically recorded serves as a reminder that any
on Pipeline. Tardies and
on Pipeline. In this way, the further chapel absences may
excused absences are also
student’s record is available for result in the student’s academic
recorded. Three tardies
daily review. The attendance status being reduced to a part-
equal one absence. Each
re co rd w i l l n o t o n l y re co rd time student (eight hours
student should check
attendance and tardies, but also o r less).
Pipeline periodically
present warning signals on the
i n o rd e r to e n s u re a n CHAPEL DISCIPLINARY
student’s Harding email account
accurate record. ACTION
at certain intervals to help the
• Chapel announcements: student in making decisions The accumulation of more than
Students who are absent about attendance throughout the 10 unexcused absences or
from chapel must check the semester. five absences for illness will
c h a p e l a n n o u n ce m e n t s re s u l t i n c h a p e l d i s c i p l i n a r y
Courtesy warning (within
online. As with academic action. This may include one or
two of the allotted remaining
classes, students are more of the following:
chapel absences): This reminder
responsible for the 1. A decreased number of
informs the student that he or
informational content of allowed absences for the
s h e h a s o n l y t wo re m a i n i n g
missed announcements. next semester.
chapel absences allowed for
the semester. If the student feels
12 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-192. Chapel probation: The number of allowed
absences for the next semester is
decreased, and the student is not allowed
to apply for/participate in International
P ro g ra m s , a p p l y fo r/ l i ve i n p r i v i l e g e d
housing, or be an active member of a social
club.
3. Part-time student status: Student required
to enroll in no more than eight hours the
next semester.
CHAPEL APPEALS PROCESS
When a student has been disciplined for excessive
chapel absences by one of the Student Life deans,
the student may appeal this decision to the
Chapel Attendance Committee. This committee
is composed of several faculty members and two
student representatives who will hear the case
and make a decision based on the information
presented. The request for appeal shall be filed or another reason approved by the Provost Office
through the Office of the Assistant Vice President is not considered an absence from Bible class in
for Student Life who in turn will arrange the the policy outlined below.
meeting with the Chapel Attendance Committee.
BIBLE CLASS ATTENDANCE
BIBLE CLASSES
Students who enroll in more than eight hours in
Knowledge of the Bible is one of the most a semester are required to take a Bible class that
important aspects of the development of Christian meets at least three hours a week. A Bible class is
character. The mission of the College of Bible and required if taking more than eight hours in summer
Ministry is to equip Harding students to know, live school, excluding hours taken during Intersession
and share God’s word and to understand, love and and/or transferred from another institution.
serve God’s world. To Harding University, the Bible
Bible class attendance is compulsory regardless
is the heart of the curriculum. These classes are
of the grade being earned. The required Bible
designed to foster students’ spiritual development.
class cannot be dropped. A student who has
Harding firmly believes that the application of the
excessive absences in Bible will be placed on Bible
principles found in the Bible will enable students
Attendance Probation, will lose the privilege of
to lead godly lives that are truly blessed.
priority registration, and will be required to sign
For these reasons, Harding requires each student a Bible Attendance Contract in the Provost Office
to regularly attend one Bible class that meets at prior to registering for the next semester. (Students
least three hours a week each semester. Attendance who have already registered will not be able to
is compulsory, and nonattendance may result in register during the next priority registration.) A
suspension from the University. student who has excessive absences in Bible in
A student with excessive absences from Bible class more than one semester will be suspended from
in any given semester may be asked to withdraw the University.
immediately and/or not return to Harding the
subsequent semester. An absence from Bible
class because of official representation of the
University, bona fide illness, death in the family,
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HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of morality, integrity, orderliness and personal
honor. A responsibility of those in the University community is to follow established rules and guidelines
in order for the community to function more effectively. Harding University views each person as an
individual with certain responsibilities to the University community and reserves the right to refuse
admittance or dismiss any student whose lifestyle is not consistent with the Christian principles that
Harding represents.
Harding University considers the following to be in conflict with its mission , and therefore
prohibited — participation in these will result in disciplinary action:
1. Dishonesty in any form 4. Unauthorized entry “Don’t let anyone look
including academic into University facilities, down on you because
misconduct as outlined unauthorized access of you are young, but set
in the academic integrity University rooftops, or an example for the
policy in the catalog; unauthorized possession believers in speech, in
falsification of excuses; o f key s t o U n i ve r s i t y life, in love, in faith and
forgery; signing out of facilities in purity. Be diligent
the residence hall falsely;
5. The illegal, unauthorized in these matters; give
and lying to University
use or abuse of Harding yourself wholly to them,
officials
University’s t e l e p h o n e , so that everyone may
2. Gambling or wagering on com puter or network see your progress.”
or off campus syste m is prohibited. 1 Timothy 4:12, 15
Fo r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n ,
3. Entering false fire
see section 13 under
alarms, bomb threats, or
Acceptable Use of Harding
tampering with other fire
University’s Information
safety equipment
Systems & Technology.
14 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-196. M isu se of elect ronic devices: Electronic 11. Hazing of any kind
devices (e.g., cell phones, PCs, tablets,
12. Assault or battery
g a m e co ns o l e s , e tc.) s hal l no t be u s e d
in a manner that causes disruption in 13. Display of an attitude that is contrary to the
the classroom, library, chapel, or within Christian purpose for which Harding exists.
any college-owned or college-operated 14. Possession and/or u se of a ny firea rm/
facility. Abuse of any electronic devices weapon or replica of a firearm/weapon on
w i t h p h o to g ra p h i c c a p a b i l i t i e s , u s e o f campus. Firearms/weapons include guns,
devices for purposes of photographing test paintball guns, pellet/BB guns, airsoft guns,
questions or other notes and materials is a archery equipment, extraordinary knives,
violation of academic honesty and will not swords, slingshots, launching devices, and
be tolerated. Photographing individuals in any other object that could cause bodily
secured areas such as bathrooms, locker harm. Any firearm/weapon brought to
rooms and other areas where there is a campus (with the exception of handguns,
reasonable expectation of privacy and/ which are not allowed) must be stored in
o r t a k i n g p h o to g ra p h s o f a n i n d i v i d u a l the Office of Public Safety - located on the
a g a i n st t h e i r w i l l i s st r i c t l y p ro h i b i te d . first floor of the David B. Burks American
Electronic transmission of photographs of Heritage Building across from Admissions
any person without express permission is Services.
strictly prohibited.
15. Use of fireworks on campus
7. Theft of someone else’s property: The sale
16. Operation of a drone on campus
of someone else’s property without his or
her permission will be dealt with as theft. 17. I n s u b o r d i n a t i o n , i n c l u d i n g f a i l u re t o
Theft would also include illegally sharing respond, to any school official
digital files such as music, video, movies, 18. Any violation of federal, state or local laws
documents and images. This would mean if
a student is downloading digital files from
sources that do not own the copyright of the
files, the student is stealing those files. If a
student copies and shares files with other
people, that, too, is theft on their part and
on the part of those who copy the files from
that student. Harding University utilizes a
software program called CopySense to
monitor illegal downloading of copyrighted
materials. Students violating copyright laws
will be reported to the Office of Student
Life where disciplinary action may be taken
including, but not limited to, loss of network
usage.
8. Destruction, misuse, damage or deliberate
defacing of University, city, county, state or
personal property
9. Harassment in any form including sexual
harassment
10. Threatening harm to self or to others
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SOCIAL WELLNESS
“Do you not know that Harding University holds to the biblical principle that God instituted
your body is a temple of marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman and
the Holy Spirit, that gender identity is given by God and revealed in one’s birth
who is in you, whom you sex. Students are prohibited from being married to or dating a
have received person of the same sex. Neither may students engage in behavior
from God? You are not suggesting a romantic relationship with a person of the same sex.
your own; you were The University further holds to the biblical principle that sexual
bought at a price. relationships are unacceptable to God outside the context of
Therefore honor God marriage and immoral. Sexual immorality in any form will result
with your body.” in suspension from the University.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Visiting in the residence of a single member of the opposite
sex , even t hough ot hers a re present , wit hout permission is
prohibited. Staying overnight in a motel, hotel, residence or any
“Since, then, you have such arrangement with a member of the opposite sex will result in
been raised with suspension, although explicit sexual immorality may not have been
Christ, set your hearts observed.
on things above, where
Men and women are discouraged from excessive public displays
Christ is seated at the
of affection.
right hand of God. Set
your minds on things S t u d e n t s a re p r o h i b i t e d f r o m p o s s e s s i n g o r d i s p l a y i n g
above, not on earthly pornographic materials of any type. The use of vulgarity, profanity
things. For you died, and similarly offensive language or offensive symbols will not
and your life is now be tolerated.
hidden with Christ Students are not allowed to social dance or go to dance clubs, bars,
in God.” or other inappropriate places of entertainment.
Colossians 3:1-3
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PERSONAL WELLNESS
ALCOHOL/DRUGS
As a Christian university community, we will attempt to take an approach to problems with alcohol or
drug use characterized by compassion and encouragement, without prejudice on the one hand, and
with directness, consistency and firmness on the other.
The consumption, possession or storage of alcoholic beverages of any kind is prohibited. This
prohibition includes on- or off-campus locations. Violation of this policy will result in suspension
from the University.
Students who voluntarily come to a Student Life dean confessing an involvement with alcohol will
be afforded an opportunity to submit to a range of possibilities up to but not including suspension
or expulsion. Such agreements will only be reached when the student takes the first step in initiating
discussion and there has been no involvement by the Office of Student Life, Harding University Public
Safety or law enforcement. Once a violation of the alcohol policy has been reported to the Office of
Student Life, Harding University Public Safety or law enforcement, those involved will no longer have
the opportunity for the agreement, and the violation will result in suspension.
Harding forbids the use, possession, distribution, or sale of drugs or drug-related paraphernalia.
Violation of this policy will result in suspension.
The University has a right to require a student to immediately participate in a polygraph test, drug
test (blood, urine or hair follicle), or breath test.
TOBACCO
The use of tobacco in any form is not permitted at any time. The use of electronic cigarettes or
vaporizers (with or without tobacco) is not allowed.
For more information, see Section 13.
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DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
The following disciplinary procedures do not apply to instances of academic misconduct. Academic
misconduct is covered in the Harding University Catalog.
When it appears a rule of conduct or procedure, in the case of an individual or organization, has been
broken, the Office of the Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students shall conduct an investigation. If,
as a result of the investigation, it is determined that disciplinary procedures are warranted, the student
or organization will be asked to appear before this staff. After the meeting, the student or organization
will be informed in writing of the specific charge(s) being made, the penalty imposed, and the right
to an appeal before the Student Life Committee.
APPEAL 3. Students who do not from each side, and
appear within 15 minutes neither legal counsel,
1. A student or organization
of the scheduled appeal guardian nor parents
shall have 24 hours to file
w i l l fo r fe i t t h e i r r i g h t to of the accused shall be
a written request for an
appeal. permitted to appear
a p p e a l w i t h t h e O f f i ce
before this committee.
of Student Life or forfeit 4. The appeal will be
that right. conducted in a fair and 7. Presentation of evidence
reasonable manner. shall be as follows:
2. An appeal will be
scheduled before the 5. The appeal will be audio A. E v i d e n c e
8. that
Student Life Committee recorded. supports the decision
no sooner than the made by the Office of
6. The appeal will be open
day following the Student Life
to the appealing party
receipt of the request.
a n d re p re s e n t at i ve s o f 9.
B. Evidence of innocence
A q u o r u m for the
t h e O f f i ce o f S t u d e n t or mitigation by the
committee shall consist
Life. Only two witnesses, appealing party
of six or more members.
w i t h re levan t evide n ce
to present, may testify
18 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19C.
10. Rebuttal evidence by both parties
D.
11. Closing statements by both parties
12.
8. Both parties shall have reasonable opportunity for cross-
examination of witnesses.
9. Following the appeal, the Student Life Committee, by
13.
a majority vote, will decide on the case. The student or
organization will be notified in writing of the decision. The
decision of the Student Life Committee will be final.
14. The Student Life deans or the committee may set the terms
10.
and conditions of suspension and readmission.
11. A student who has been suspended may not be on campus
15.
unless specific permission is granted by the Student Life deans.
If campus housing is used, the residence life coordinator must
be notified in advance by the deans.
DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
Any or all of the following can be imposed for a given infraction.
1. Warning: a written or verbal reprimand.
2. Disciplinary Probation: probation for a specified period
of time. It may carry with it other conditions to be
met (e.g., restriction of participation in extracurricular
activities, restriction from holding student office or
joining student organizations, etc.).
3. Special Action: designed to enhance the educational
intent of the disciplinary process. Examples include:
change in University housing and restriction of residential
privileges, payment of damages, extracurricular activity
restrictions, community service, educational sanctions,
and counseling referrals.
4. Suspension: a bar from attending the University for a
specific period of time. It carries with it the following
conditions:
A.
5. Must remain off campus during the period of
suspension.
6.
B. May not live or board in University facilities.
5.
7. Expulsion: a permanent bar from attending the University.
IMPORTANT DEFINITION: “Harding student” is defined as any
person who has registered for courses at the University, even though
such person is not, at the time of the incident, attending classes.
Therefore, any student who has registered for classes but who has
not actually attended classes, or is away for holidays or between
semesters, or who is living away from the Harding campus in the
summer is still considered to be a Harding student and subject to
the rules and regulations of Harding University.
HARDING UNIVERSITY 197
MODEST AND APPROPRIATE DRESS
“Your beauty should All members of the Harding community are expected to maintain
not come from outward standards of modesty and decency in dress appropriate to the
adornment. ... Instead, Christian lifestyle and consistent with professional employment
it should be that of your expectations. For these reasons, students are expected to adhere
inner self, the unfading to an established dress code. Additional standards of dress may be
beauty of a gentle and required by certain academic or extracurricular programs.
quiet spirit, which MEN AND WOMEN
is of great worth in
1. Clothing should be neat, clean, and relatively free of the
God’s sight.”
tattered and worn look. Shoes are required to be worn
1 Peter 3:3-4
on campus.
2. Tight or form-fitting attire (such as leggings) and
“Clothe yourselves with garments designed as underwear or sleepwear should
compassion, kindness, not be worn as outerwear. Undergarments should not
humility, gentleness be visible.
and patience.” 3. Shorts should be mid-thigh or longer in length. Shorts
Colossians 3:12 are not permitted in classes, chapel, or lyceum events
such as American Studies programs.
4. Clothing that is unusual or displays material inconsistent
with the mission of the University is prohibited.
5. Hair should be neat, clean, and free of extreme styles;
unnatural hair colors are not permitted.
20 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19WOMEN MEN
1. Tops must have at least 2-inch shoulder 1. Shirts must be worn at all times. Tank
straps. Clothing must not be lowcut tops and body shirts are limited to
and may not reveal cleavage or the athletic participation only.
midriff. Halter tops are not permitted.
2. C a p s , h a t s a n d d o - ra g s a re n o t
2. Sk irts an d d resses must not have permitted in classes or chapel.
hemlines or slits that extend above
3. Piercing is limited to the earlobes and
the knee. Banquet dresses may be
the wearing of small earrings or studs.
strapless; however, the back must not
extend below the natural bra line.
3. Piercing is limited to the wearing of
earrings and a small nose stud or ring.
HARDING UNIVERSITY 218
SPORTSMANSHIP AND FAIR PLAY
EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Harding University’s first priority for its students is to provide an
environment that will help the students succeed both spiritually
and academically. However, there is much more to college life
than just classes, homework, exams and grades. There are student
organizations, student government, special events, athletic
programs, social and recreational events, and dormitory living that
help to make Harding’s environment unique.
Through these extra activities,
students develop into
leaders; learn communication
s k i l l s ; i n t e ra c t w i t h p e e r s , “If anyone competes as an athlete, he does
administrators and faculty not receive the victor’s crown unless he
members; increase their competes according to the rules.”
awareness of available campus 2 Timothy 2:5
re s o u rce s ; a n d f u r t h e r t h e i r
overall development as students
at Harding.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The variety of extracurricular activities ranges from social clubs and
concerts to sports and special-interest groups. Concerts include
classical and popular genres. Student drama and entertainment
productions also are available. Student publications include The
Bison campus newspaper and the Petit Jean yearbook. Special-
interest organizations are listed on the Harding website at harding.
edu/student-life/organizations.
22 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19ATHLETICS
Harding is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and Great American
Conference and competes in men’s intercollegiate football, basketball, track, cross country, tennis,
golf, baseball and soccer.
Women’s intercollegiate competition is offered in cross country, volleyball, basketball, track, tennis,
soccer, golf and softball.
Students interested in participating in intercollegiate sports are urged to contact the coaches at any
time for information and advice.
The University also maintains an intensive and excellent intramural athletic program for both men and
women. This program includes activity in football, softball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, horseshoes,
badminton, track-and-field events, ping-pong and swimming. Both clubs and individuals participate
in intramural sports. More detailed information is listed in the University Catalog.
CHEERLEADERS
Cheerleaders are chosen near the end of the spring semester. These requirements must be met to try
out:
1. Overall GPA of 2.0 at time of tryout and beginning of each semester. A first-semester
freshman trying out would need to meet two of the following requirements: (a) 18 on ACT,
(b) upper 50 percent of high school graduating class, (c) 2.0 on transcript.
2. Full-time student (12 hours or more) while cheering.
3. May not try out or be active if on any type of probation.
4. Must have approval of sponsor and assistant dean of students.
HARDING UNIVERSITY 239
CAMPUS PARTICIPATION
“Just as each of us STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS through a common
has one body with At Harding, students have the
brother/sister bond
many members, and option of participating in more Some select student
these members do than 80 different organizations. organizations include:
not all have the same Th e s e c a n b e c l a s s i f i e d a s • Alpha Chi: A national
function, so in Christ follows: academic society
we who are many form encouraging and
• Academic: Open to those
one body, and each recognizing superior
who qualify and are
member belongs to all scholarship; open by
selected for recognition
the others.” i nv i t a t i o n o n l y to t h e
of achievement
Romans 12:4-5 upper 10 percent of
• Departmental: To foster t h e j u n i o r, s e n i o r a n d
a deeper interest in the graduate classes.
given area
• Omicron Delta Kappa:
• R e l i g i o u s : O r i e n te d to A national honor society
C h r i s t i a n s e r v i ce b o t h recognizing quality
on- and off-campus and leadership achievement.
to missionary endeavors,
• Phi Eta Sigma: A national
both foreign and domestic
freshman honor society
• Service: For benefit to the for students earning a 3.5
campus environment and or higher GPA during their
the surrounding Searcy/ freshman year; designed
White County area to promote academic
achievement, leadership
• S o c i a l : To p r o m o t e
and service.
social interaction,
campus involvement • Good News Singers:
and community service Promote s th e me ssage
24 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19of the gospel through song, performing o f C A B a re re s p o n s i b l e fo r d eve l o p i n g a n d
regularly for youth rallies, banquets, church coordinating events on campus throughout the
activities and retreats; membership through year. Stipend positions available include two co-
audition. directors and one marketing director.
• Theatron: Presents the message of Jesus STUDENT ASSOCIATION
through drama to adolescent and young
The Student Association represents the student
adult audiences with original skits.
body to the administration and provides outlets
RELIGIOUS GROUPS for students to be involved in meaningful activities
that support the mission of the university.
Various religious groups on campus provide
instruction to those interested in special areas of The SA Executive Council is made up of four elected
Christian service: officers — president, vice president, secretary and
treasurer. The SA Senate is made up of a male and
• Tabernacle: Tabernacle is a weekly chapel
female representative for each class and a male and
for senior Bible majors and a monthly chapel
female international representative. The executive
for all Bible majors.
committee and the senate, except the freshman
• All Mission Fellowship: Prepares students class representatives, are elected in the spring
for mission activities. semester for the following year. Freshman class
• Student Association Spiritual Life representatives are elected in the fall semester of
Committee: The president of the Student the year they serve.
Association nominates a student chairperson The SA also supports no more than 12 standing
from among the SA Senate to the Spiritual committees whose chairpersons and members are
Life Committee. This individual’s name is nominated by the SA president and approved by
then submitted to the Student Association’s vote of the Executive Council and the Senate.
exe c u t i ve co u n c i l a n d t h e St u d e n t
SOCIAL CLUBS
A ss o c i at i o n a d v i s e r fo r a p p rova l . Th i s
committee focuses on meeting students’ Each student is invited and encouraged to join one
spiritual needs on a personal level. of Harding’s 30 men’s and women’s social clubs.
Each club holds regular meetings, social events
• S ociet y of N ea r E a st e r n A rc h a eo l ogy :
and special programs; participates in intramural
For all students interested in the history
sports; and completes at least one service project
and archaeology of the ancient biblical
each year.
world.
The governing body of the social clubs is the
• Other campaigns: From time to time other
Interclub Council (ICC), which functions under the
campaigns may be planned by individuals.
authority of the assistant vice president/dean of
CAMPUS LIFE students. Each club is represented by its president
The Office of Campus Life, located behind Taco Bell and vice president.
in the Student Center, exists to enhance student Social club meetings function under the following:
relationships through a variety of activities and
1. Women’s clubs usually meet the second and
orientation programs. Campus Life works closely
fourth Mondays of each month. Men’s clubs
with the Office of First Year Experience to assist
usually meet the first and third Mondays of
incoming students by assessing their needs and
each month. The Office of Student Life will
providing tools for academic success.
notify clubs of any changes.
Campus Life is also home to the Campus Activities
2. A l l ro o m s fo r c l u b m e e t i n g s m u st b e
Board (CAB), an organization involving students
scheduled in advance.
appointed by the director of campus life. Members
HARDING UNIVERSITY 253. A detailed handbook concerning social Sing rehearsals will be scheduled through the
clubs is available online at harding.edu/ University’s Spring Sing director.
socialclubs. Each officer and member is
FEES
responsible for this information.
Fees will be assessed for student activities
4. Copies of the social club handbooks are
according to the following guidelines:
distributed to club presidents and vice
presidents each semester. 1. On-campus student groups requiring special
services must pay for the cost of labor,
CLUB PARTICIPATION
lighting, maintenance, etc., as determined
All clubs, academic and other, must be approved by those involved with the special service.
by the assistant vice president/dean of students
2. All organizations will pay the direct cost
or the Provost Office. All organizations must have
for repair of facilities or replacement of
sponsors approved by the assistant vice president/
equipment resulting from damage during the
dean of students. Special-interest clubs must have
sponsored activity or during that scheduled
either a statement of purpose or a constitution
time. Cleaning costs also must be paid
which has been approved.
should any room be left disorganized or dirty
All organizational authority exists for one school following use by the organization.
year and is automatically extended unless cause is
3. Fee waivers may be obtained for special
found to request a hearing concerning its function.
activities, available through the Office of
Fundraising and dues must be approved by the Student Life. All fees, except for direct cost,
sponsor and the assistant vice president/dean will be waived for the Student Activities
of students. The University reserves the right to Committee, the Student Association Movie
require an accounting of the use of funds and dues Committee and Student Association events.
by any organization.
FUNDRAISING
Novelty and nostalgia clubs are constituted for
Harding University is blessed with talented, caring
o n l y o n e s c h o o l ye a r a n d m u st re q u e st ye a r -
and generous students, faculty and staff. In an
by-year approval. Any dues or fundraising must
effort to assure proper accountability of funds,
be approved.
all fundraising projects must be sponsored by a
TABLES FOR SPECIAL CAUSES, campus organization and approved by the Office
VENDING AND OTHER USES of Student Life before any collections can be made.
Table space is available in the Student Center A “Request for Fundraising” must be filled out
for organizations, campus and other groups to a t h a rd i n g . e d u /st u d e n t - l i fe /f u n d ra i s i n g a n d
provide information to students. All recognized submitted to the Office of Student Life for approval
organizations will need to get approval of table before the collection. This request includes:
space through the Office of Student Life. After
1. The nature of the fundraising effort
approval, the organization will then go through
the director of scheduling in the American Studies 2. How the money will be collected
Institute to reserve a table. 3. Who will collect and count the funds
FACILITY USAGE 4. Other pertinent information
Recognized student organizations may schedule After the collection, a “Fundraising Report” that
facilities for activities in advance. Examples summarizes the event must be submitted to the
of these activities include regular meetings, Office of Student Life.
fundraising projects, receptions, special meetings,
parties, banquets, club activities, etc. Spring
26 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19FORMING 3. A listing of officers by title year and who needs to
NONDEPARTMENTAL and functions. Officers must sign a check. All checks
MUSICAL GROUPS have a 2.3 GPA and not be must have the signature
on any kind of probation. of at least one sponsor
A student may wish to form or
and one officer.
participate in a band or musical 4. A statement of terms of
group that is not supported by office and the time and 9. Information on standing
any department. No group may method of election. committees or other
perform or practice on campus 5. Membership eligibility special committees must
or for any campus organization requirements should be specified.
without recognition by or b e l i s te d . M e m b e r s h i p 10. P r o v i s i o n s for
p e r m i ss i o n o f t h e O f f i ce o f i s l i m i t e d t o e n ro l l e d amendments to the
Student Life. students taking a minimum constitution must be
I n o r d e r t o b e c o n s i d e re d o f s i x s e m e ste r h o u r s . listed along with what
for special permission, all Accurate membership co n s t i t u te s a m a j o r i t y
nondepartmental musical records will be maintained vote of the organization.
groups must be recognized by and made available to the
11. Information on the induction
Harding University. No musical faculty/staff adviser and
process of new members.
group or individual participating the Office of Student Life.
in a musical group shall use the 6. Information concerning
n a m e H a rd i n g U n i ve r s i t y i n the frequency of meetings
representing themselves to the and specifications
general public. for a special meeting
FORMING N EW RECOG NIZ E D should be stated. What
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS constitutes a quorum
should also be stated.
A group wishing to be
recognized by the University 7. F u l l - t i m e f a c u l t y/s t a f f
must submit to the Office of members are eligible to
Student Life a typed, dated serve as primary advisers
copy of a constitution stating or sponsors. Others may
t h e p u r p o s e s fo r w h i c h t h e serve with the approval
organization is to be formed, of the Office of Student
including any affiliation with a Life. The role of the
national organization. A listing adviser will be outlined
of the students in the charter in the constitution.
organization should contain at 8. Financial information
least eight qualified members concerning membership
and one faculty/staff adviser. dues, the collection
The following information is of funds, the manner
required in the constitution: of their collection,
1. Name of organization. This the distribution and
name must be approved disposition of any funds
before the formation of in the event of dissolution
the constitution. of the organization must
be included. There should
2. A statement of the
also be information about
organization’s purposes,
what constitutes a fiscal
goals and activities.
HARDING UNIVERSITY 2710
RESIDENCE HALLS
HOUSING REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENT STUDENTS “Make every effort
The Student Life staff is committed to improving the quality of life to live in peace with
in the residence halls. The residence hall environment should be all men and be holy.”
one in which students may enjoy the appropriate atmosphere for Hebrews 12:14
study, for spiritual growth, and for being of service to one another.
Residence halls are for single students only. Nontraditional students,
25 years or older, may not live in the residence halls or extended “Be kind and
on-campus facilities without permission from the appropriate dean. compassionate to one
(See also “A Guide to Residence Hall Life.”) another, forgiving each
other, just as in Christ,
ROOM RESERVATIONS
God forgave you.”
Each student desiring University housing must have a housing/ Ephesians 4:32
security deposit on file in the Business Office. The amount of this
deposit ranges from the minimum of $85 to $140. (A few students
may have their deposits paid by scholarships.) Instructions will be
given during the spring semester regarding the procedure to reserve
housing for the following fall semester.
If the student ends the spring semester without reserving housing
for the following fall and then decides in the summer to reserve a
place, the required deposit will be $140. An additional nonrefundable
late fee of $50 will be required if the student waits until August 1
to reserve housing.
For those students who plan to move out of the residence hall at
the end of the fall semester, proper procedures must be followed
to receive any security deposit refund. Specific information will be
provided to students in November concerning these procedures.
28 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19UNMARRIED STUDENTS 3. 2 1 ye a r s o l d w i t h 1 0 5 When one of the above
semester hours completed qualifications is met, approval
Single undergraduate students,
of the Office of Student Life is
less than the age of 22, are 4. Graduate student
still required before permission
req u ired to live o n cam p us .
5. Part-time student to live off campus is granted.
Harding University provides on-
(enrolled in eight
campus students with adequate HOUSING APPEALS
semester hours or less in
housing, a balanced diet, varied COMMITTEE
fall or spring, four hours
entertainment, counseling
or less in any one summer When a student’s request to
a n d g u i d a n c e , a n d c u l t u ra l
session) *If a student live off campus is denied by the
opportunities. Residential
plans to concurrently Office of Student Life, a student
s t u d e n t s d ro p p i n g to e i g h t
enroll in additional classes may appeal this decision. The
or less semester hours must
a t a n o t h e r u n i ve r s i t y, Housing Appeals Committee is
have approval from the Office
the Provost Office must designed to hear the student’s
of Student Life to remain in a
approve the courses in re q u e st a n d m a ke t h e f i n a l
residence hall.
advance. Concurrent decision. The request for an
PRIVILEGED HOUSING enrollment is defined as appeal must be made in writing
online, correspondence to the assistant vice president/
When students meet certain
or on-site classes. dean of students within 24 hours.
criteria, they may choose to
The decision of the Housing
apply for privileged housing, 6. Live with a parent,
Appeals Committee is final.
which includes some Legacy Park grandparent, aunt, uncle
Apartments (for women) and or qualified sibling RESIDENCE HALLS
Village Apartments (for men).
7. Live with faculty/staff/ The residence halls function
No student who is currently on
approved housing under the Office of Student Life
probation may apply. Anyone
with assistance from residence
previously approved who later 8. *Senior field placement/
l i fe co o rd i n a to r s ( R LC ) a n d
incurs probation will have that internship in major area
resident assistants (RA). The
approval status retracted. of study. In order to be
RLCs and RAs are responsible
a p p rove d , t h e s e t h re e
E l i g i b i l i t y re q u i re m e n t s a re for the day-to-day operation
q u a l i f i c a t i o n s m u st b e
p r o v i d e d i n “A G u i d e t o and administration. Residence
met:
Residence Hall Life.” Forms are h a l l re g u l a t i o n s a re s i m p l e,
available online. Residents of 9. Must be taken
A. reasonable and effective,
privileged housing must reapply for credit providing a pleasant and
each spring for the fall semester. 10. Must be approved and
B. harmonious environment for our
A student who leaves school supervised by faculty students. (See also “A Guide to
must reapply. Residence Hall Life.”)
C.
11. Must require a student
OFF- CAMPUS HOUSING to travel more than RESIDENTIAL CURFEW
Students meeting the following one hour from campus Residential curfew on the
criteria may be considered for 12. *This must be approved H a r d i n g U n i ve r s i t y c a m p u s
off-campus housing: prior to registration. is from midnight until 5 a.m.
Sunday through Thursday and
1. At least 22 years of age 13.
9. Summer only: junior or
1 a.m. until 5 a.m. Friday and
or older senior with a minimum
Saturday. Additional information
2. Ninth-semester student cumulative 2.0 GPA
re gardin g re side n tial curfew
(or 120 semester hours may be found in “A Guide to
completed) Residence Hall Life.”
HARDING UNIVERSITY 29ALL- CAMPUS CURFEW All-campus curfew is from 12:15 a.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 1:15 a.m. until 5 a.m. Friday and Saturday. No activity may take place on campus during all-campus curfew for protection and security of the campus. Any person needing to come on campus during all-campus curfew must check with the Office of Public Safety. 30 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19
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SERVING OTHERS
BISONS FOR CHRIST
The Bisons for Christ ministry dedicates one day per semester to serving the community of Searcy
and surrounding White County. Approximately 1,000 students, faculty and staff members participate
in the annual event serving the community.
HARDING IN ACTION
Harding in Action is a student-led organization that reaches out to the community through various
acts of service. Harding in Action performs yardwork, child care, elderly visitation, painting, moving
services, etc. Requests for help come to the Student Association, which organizes and assigns student
volunteers to complete various requested projects.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as
working for the Lord, not for men, since you know
that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord
as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
Colossians 3:23-24
HARDING UNIVERSITY 3112
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Students at Harding University are encouraged to one-stop, all-inclusive center where students may
look for ways to serve others. At the same time, access and be referred to extensive support and
students will encounter the many services the advising services. Offices within the Center include
University strives to provide. Academic Advising, Academic Resource Services,
Some of these services include the following: Career Services, Disability Services, Multicultural
Student Services and TRIO McNair Scholars.
STUDENT CENTER
Professionals in these offices provide a variety of
The Hammon Student Center is the hub of Harding support and advising services to students at no
University. In this building you will find a variety of charge. The Center for Student Success is located
services: U.S. Post Office and campus mail room; a on the second floor of the Student Center in room
food court featuring Chick-fil-A and Panda Express; 236. The center also can be reached by email at
and a student lounge area for meeting friends and studentsuccess@harding.edu.
just hanging out by the big-screen TV or around
ACADEMIC ADVISING
the fireplace, where you can enjoy Einstein Bros.
Bagels and Taco Bell. Also in the Student Center The Academic Advising Office advises students
are the Harding University Bookstore (HUB); who have not yet declared a major and may be
the Harding University POD Market; the Office the first stop for students who are interested in
of Student Life, which also houses the lost and the general studies major. Academic Advising
found; the Center for Student Success; the Student coordinates an early alert program, which is
Association Office; Shores Chapel; and bulletin designed to identify students who are experiencing
boards where notices are posted about various academic challenges early in the semester and
campus activities. then offers the necessary support and referrals to
help students get back on track.
CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
The Academic Advising Office works closely
The mission of the Center for Student Success is to
with students who are on academic probation or
promote the success of all students by providing
those returning after an academic suspension.
comprehensive programs and services which
Through various programs, the Academic Advising
advance academic achievement and personal
Office provides assistance to students in need
development. The Center for Student Success is a
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