LSUS Student Handbook

2008-09 Student Handbook Table of Contents

STUDENT HANDBOOK PREFACE

All students should be familiar with the contents of this handbook because they are responsible for compliance with university policies governing student life. The policies and descriptions of service may be altered to carry out the purposes and objectives of the university; therefore, the university reserves the right to change any of this material at any time.

UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR

STUDENT ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNANCE

Student Activities Mission
Student Opportunities for Involvement (student organizations)
Student Organization Policy and Procedures
- Requirements for Becoming a Registered Student Organization
- Benefits of Becoming a Registered Student Organization
- Information that Should be Included in the Constitution

Representing a Student Organization with the University
Organization’s use of the name of the University or LSUS Indicia
Guidelines a Student Organization must follow when Representing the University in an Official Capacity
Organization’s use of Campus Mail
Advisor Requirements
Different Types of Organizations
Name Change to a Registered Organization
Tax ID Number and Checking Account for a Registered Student Organization
Web Pages for a Registered Student Organization
Funding Opportunities Available for Registered Student Organizations
Distribution of Printed Material on Campus
Student Organizations Conduct Code

Student Representation in University Governance (committees with student members)

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Access to and Release of Student Information
Appeal or Complaint Procedure (how to file an appeal or complaint)
Student Conduct Code

Section 1: Governance of the University
Section 2: Statement of Policy
Section 3: Definitions
Section 4: Student Conduct Board
Section 5: Misconduct
Section 6: Substantive Due Processes
Section 7: Procedural Due Processes
Section 8: Disciplinary Sanctions
Section 9: Administrative Procedures
Section 10: Appeal Procedures
Section 11: Interim Suspension
Section 12: Procedure for Revising the Student Conduct Code

Student Consumer Information (right to know information)

STUDENT SERVICES

STUDENT POLICIES

Academic Classification
Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension
Address and Name Change
Communication with Students
Drug Abuse
Enrollment Status
Enrollment Status Changes
Financial Aid
- Enrollment Status Definition for Federal Student Aid
- Financial Aid Refund
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements
Identification Cards
Race Discrimination
Registration
Services for Students with Disabilities
Sex Discrimination
Sexual Assault
Sexual Harassment
Smoking
Student Employment
Student Fee Deferment
Student Organizations
Telephone Policy
Traffic and Parking Regulations

CAMPUS DIRECTORY

STAYING WELL

Introduction
The Healthy Life Student Self-Care Guide
Minding Your Mental Health

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