PAGE 4 Special Events and Activities The Behrend College communi ty celebrates special events throughout the year. Some of these events are held university wide, while others are unique to Behrend College. All stixlentkare encouraged to participate irf the festivities. AUTUMN WEEKEND The student Union Board has developed Autumn Weekend as a tradition at Behrend College. Ac tivities include a hayride and bonfire on Friday evening, and a road rally on Sunday. ALL-UNIVERSITY DAY Every fall, the University spon sors an excursion to University Park to enable Behrend students to take part in All-University Day. All of the Penn State cam puses participate in the event which provides an (Importunity for Behrend students to become acquainted with the University Park Campus, as well as to at tend a football game and a concert. HANGING OF THE GREENS The Hanging of the Greens is an annual Christmas ceremony Variety Of Services Available To Students The Dean of Student Affairs, Doha Harshbarger, deals with all areas of student life. He is located in the Student Affairs Office, second floor RUB. Service to students is our business at Behrend College. A number of services, encompass ing almost every area, can help you make the most out of your college career. Student services cover a wide range of activities, including the Student Affairs Office, the Divi sion of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), the Athletic Department, the library, the bookstore, the Records Office, the Office of Housing and Food Service, the Department of Safety and Securi ty, and the Financial Office. The Student Affairs Office, located on the second floor of the Reed Union Building (RUB), directs activities regarding the residence halls, conduct stan dards, health services, counsel ing, financial aid, emergency loam, veterans affairs, job place ment, tutorial SerVidal, student awards, religious affairs, and the Student Union. The Student Union, first floor RUB, coor dinates the activities of all of the studentarypuibrations which in clude the Student Senate, the of ficial representative of the stu dent body, and the Student Union Board (SUB). The aim at the SUB at Behrend College. A wreath is placed on the Behrend grave, and a Christmas message is presented to the Behrend com munity in the chapel at Wintergreen Cemetery. Carols are sung, prayers are said, and best wishes are extended for a ? v llr i vkholiday. CARNIVAL The highlight of the winter term is the Winter Carnival spon sored by the Student Union Board. Students have the chance to participate in skiing and tobog ganing races, a snow sculpturing contest, and other activities. The winter celebration includes a semiformal dance, providing the perfect touch to a winter weekend. SPRING WEEK The energy and enthusiasm of every member of the Behrend community are involved in the uP=bon and festivities of Spr . The celebration of spr ing is wre&sed a varie ty of soma] and cultural activities that are held on the Behrend Camp's. is to provide programs which serve the social, cultural, educa tional, and recreational interests of the Behrend community. (See the classified ads in this publica tion for more information about the Student Senate, SUB, and other student clubs, and organizations). Behrend College makes a number of academic, recrea tional, informational, and other services available to its students. Career counseling, provided by the Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), academic advise ment by individually assigned faculty members, and the ser vices offered by the Records Of fice directly support the academic program. The Athletic Department offers a variety of recreational outlets through its varsity and intramural sports programs. Information about ac tivities on and off campus is available through a number of sources including the Behrend Caleglan (student newspaper), the Behrend College radio station (WBCR), the Student Informa tion Service (SIS), and others. Essential services are provided by the library, the bookstore, the Honors and Awards Convocation Those students who have con tributed throughout the year to co-auricular activities or who have achieved academic honors are recognized at the Honors and Awards Convocation held in the spring. Faculty, staff, family, and friends join together to honor the award recipients. S.G.A. S.G.A. ... We Rule The School That's right! And in order for us to work for you, we need you to join! There are many things that a Student Senate member can do. Submit any ideas you may have to us whether its new activities or just telling us how to make the old ones better. Join one of our many committees on campus, and let your voice be heard. Our purpose as the governing body is to try and make college life exciting and you can help! Welcome to all incoming freshmen and to all the returning students. The door to the Senate is always open so stop by and see how we work. If you have any questions, the Student Senate Office is located in the Reed Union Building behind the RUB Desk. Our exten sion is 220. Hope to see you soon Susan Richardson S.G.A. President Policies and Rules For Students Your personal espy of Policies and Rules for Students, 19111-82, should be kept throughout the year as a reference. This Univer sity publication will answer any questions you may have regar ding University rules and regulations. Particular items to , note include: -- Statement on Student a°2lltions, pp. 45-52, Policies 1 = for Students, 198142. -- Code of ,coriduct and Discipline, pp. 37, 28. Policies and Rules for Students, nei-az. Any questions regarding the discipfibe system should be directed to Dohn Harshbarger, dean of student affairs, second floor, RUB. - Confidentiality of Student Records, pp. 9, 10, 11. Policies and Rules for Students, 198142. Contact Dean Harshbarger regarding any questions. -- Resolution of Student Classroom Problems. Students are occasionally confronted with classroom. situations (exclusive of grades and grading) which may cause some concern. Direc tives and examples in this regard appear on p. 2. Policies and Rules for Students, 1981-82. Any addi tional questions should be directed to Dean Harshbarger. Any concerns nparcti= Sexual Harassment obey be referred to Dean Harshbarger. Office of Housing and Food Ser vice, the Department of Safety and Security, and The Financial Office (Administration Building). Further information about these student services is presented throughout this publication. Nondiscrimination Policy The Pennsylvania State University, in compliant* with federal and state laws and regulations governing affir mative action and non discrimination, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educa tional programs and activities as defined by law. Accordingly, nothing in this publication should be viewed as directly or indirect ly expressing any limitation, specification, or discrimination as to race, religion, color, or na tional origin, or to handicap, age, sex, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran, except as provided by law. Inquiries con cerning this policy may be directed to Dean John M. Lilley. Smoking Policy Smoking is acceptable in: 1. Hallways and lobbies of the Behrend and Nick buildings. 2. The lobby of Erie Hall. 3. The lobbies and halls of the Reed Building. 4. The, Reed Building dining areas "only in those areas designated for smoking. 5. Dobbins Hall dining area on ly in those areas designated for smoking. 6. Private offices at the discre tion of th=c=n ) 7. The l a a occupant(s ) . Building. Smoking is not acceptable in: 1. Classrooms , laboratories. and seminar rooms. 2. Lecture halls. 3. Turnbull Hall except private offices. 4. Stairwells. 5. Erie Hall except the lobby. 6. The library except in private offices. • 7. Thettudio except in private offices. ' 8. The bookstore except for private offices. Reports of violations and com plaints may be submitted to Dean rshbarger in the Student Af fairs Office who will route the in formation- to the administrative officer of twin of the unit against which the' complaint is lodged. ROTC Offers Leadership Experience ROTC is a student-run organization that gives leader ship and management ex penence seldom found in other college courses. ROTC courses are taken as electives, or as part of a program leading to a commission in the National Guard, Reserve, or Ac tive components of the U.S. Ar my. They are open to all students, require no prerequisites, and have no service obligation when taken as electives. ROTC at Behrend provides many extracurricular activities, including the rifle team, weekend outings, and other social func tions and activities generated and conducted by the students. In addition ROTC also offers one, two, and three-year scholarships which include $lOO per month spending m m orie rx r. Juniors and seniors enro in ROTC also receive $1 per month sub sistence allowance. For further information, con tact Major Pigott in the basement of the Administration Building, or call (814) 899-7028. Bus Service Information Bus service to all parts of the city is made available to the College community by the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA). The bus stop on campus is located near Erie Hall across from the student parking lot. This bus travels to and from downtown Erie. However, you may reach other parts of the city by transferring to another bus at one of the downtown Erie stops. The EMTA offers a reduced fare of 50 cents to students with the proper col lege ID card. The transfer fare is an additional 10 cents. Bus tokens may be purchased at the RUB desk (10 for $4.50). You may make the connections with the Millcreek Mall bus in downtown Erie. Buses leave downtown Erie (Perry Square) for Wesleyville and Behrend College. Complete bus schedules are available at the Main Desk, first floor, RUB. Our Behrend Cofte (CTS) bus goes from the R'UB to the Millcreek Mall, the local Y, K- Mart and Peak 'n Peek. There is no fare for this service. Schedules are available on campus. Anyone who wishes to reserve the bus for special activities may do so by contacting the Office of Student Affairs. Students should be aware that the schedule changes for special events. Disciplinary Actions Disciplinary actions will be taken on that University campus where an infraction has occur red, regardless of where the con cerned student or students may be attending classes in the University system. It is necessary for students visiting any othm. , University campus to be aware of the rules and regulations that are perti nent to that campus. Statement On The Handicapped No qualified handicapped stu dent may be excluded from par ticipation in or denied the benefits of any course or course of study. Procedural adjustments in volving modification of course re quirements for attainment of a degree should not result in substantive differences in course requirements. Academic re quirements which are demonstrated to be essential to the program of instruction being pursued will not violate the policy. The University shall not im pose rules upon handicapped students that have the effect of limiting participation (such as the prohibition of tape recorders in classrooms or the use of dog guides). _ The University shall provide methods of course examination or other procedures for evaluating academic progress of handicapped students who have a handicap that impairs sensory, manual, or speaking skills, which test academic progress rather than the impairment (except where such skills are factors to be measured). No handicapped student will be discriminated against in the ac cess to classes because of mobili ty impairment. The University shall take steps to ensure that no handicapped student is unable to obtain an education because of lack of auxiliary aids.
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