CODE OF STUDENT LIFE

V. APPENDICES

APPENDIX A

Campus Council Statement on Discrimination
In spring 1983 the Campus Council adopted a statement regarding discrimination, which was amended in fall 1991: The Campus Council of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, does not condone discriminatory treatment of students, faculty, or staff on the basis of age, disability, ethnic origin, marital status, race, religious commitment, sex, or sexual orientation in any of the activities conducted upon this campus. Members of the faculty are requested to be sensitive to this issue when, for example, presenting lecture material, assigning seating within the classroom, selecting groups for laboratory experiments, and assigning student work. The University faculty, administration, and staff are committed to providing an equal educational opportunity to all students.

APPENDIX B

Sexual Harassment Policy
http://ofaa.uark.edu/SEXUAL_HARASSMENT_POLICY.pdf
It is the policy of the University of Arkansas to provide an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The University should be a place of work and study for students, faculty, and staff, which is free of all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation. Therefore, it is the policy of the University of Arkansas to prohibit sexual harassment of its students, faculty, and staff and to make every effort to eliminate sexual harassment in the University. For more information and to view the policy, please visit the above site.

Appendix B to the Sexual Harassment Policy
Recommendations for Education and Publicity Concerning the Policy
Because new students and employees continually join the University community, it is important that education about sexual harassment and publicity about the University's policy be presented frequently and that attempts are made to reach all members of the community. Information should be presented at new student and new employee orientation sessions, and new administrators, supervisors, and managers should be reminded about their additional obligation to help keep the University free of sexual harassment. In addition, programs about sexual harassment, campus awareness events and activities, training sessions, and other educational activities should be provided regularly. Student, faculty, and staff handbooks, catalogs, and other publications that include University policies and procedures should contain the sexual harassment policy. Brochures, flyers, newspaper articles, posters, and other methods of publicizing the policy should be used as well.

APPENDIX C

Sexual Assault Policy
The University of Arkansas has zero-tolerance for sexual assault and sex offenses committed against students, employees, visitors to the campus, and other persons who use University facilities. The University of Arkansas is committed to the prevention of sexual assault.

Sexual assault
Sexual assault is an extreme form of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is prohibited by University policy and is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Sexual assault is a crime, defined by the Arkansas criminal code. The University of Arkansas publishes an annual report of campus crimes, including sexual assault, as is required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This landmark federal law, originally known as the Campus Security Act, requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.

Definitions
Sexual assault may include any involuntary sexual act with which a person is threatened, coerced, or forced to engage in against her or his will or while temporarily or permanently incapacitated. Sexual assault may be committed by a stranger or by a person known by the victim. Acts defined as sexual assault include rape, date rape, acquaintance rape, and gang rape, but may also include sexual touching of another person against his or her will, and forcing an unwilling person to touch another person sexually. Sexual assault occurs when such acts are committed either by force, threat, or intimidation, or through the use of the victim's mental or physical helplessness, of which the assailant was aware or should have been aware.

Responsibility to Report
Any student, faculty member, staff member, administrator, or visitor to the campus who has experienced or witnessed sexual assault should report the assault immediately to the University of Arkansas Police Department. If the assault occurred outside the jurisdiction of the University Police, they will assist in reporting it to the proper authorities. Sexual assault may also be reported to the Fayetteville Police Department, if it occurred within the city limits, or to the police of another municipality if the assault occurred within another township or city that has a police force. It may be reported to the Washington County Sheriff's Department if it occurred outside city limits but within the county. Sexual assault may also be reported to the University Health Center's STAR Central Office (Office for Support, Training, Advocacy, and Resources on Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence) or to NWA Rape Crisis.

Preserving Evidence
It is important that evidence of sexual assault be preserved, because it may be needed for prosecuting the criminal case. Victims and others should not alter the scene of the attack. The victim should not change clothes, bathe or shower, douche, drink or eat anything, or brush her/his teeth before reporting the assault. Any items worn by the victim during the assault, but are not currently being worn, and any materials encountered during the assault (i.e., bed sheets, blankets, etc.) should be placed in a brown paper bag and brought along with the victim to a local hospital emergency department that has kits to collect and preserve evidence of rape and sexual assault.

Availability of Counseling and Advocacy
Counseling and other mental health services for victims of sexual assault are available on campus and in the community. Students and employees may use the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) department of the University Health Center. The Psychological Clinic of the Department of Psychology may be able to provide assistance in some cases. Employees of the University may be able to seek help through the Employee Assistance Program. Community mental health agencies, such as the Ozark Guidance Center, and counselors and psychotherapists in private practice in the area can provide individual and group therapy.
STAR Central of the University Health Center and NWA Rape Crisis may assist with making referrals for individual counseling and support groups. STAR Central will assist victims with identifying non-counseling campus and community resources that may be of additional help and serve as a victim advocate upon request.

Education and Awareness Programs
The STAR Central Coordinator in the Department of Health Promotion and Education of the University Health Center is responsible for planning and coordinating campus education and awareness programs about all forms of sexual assault, including rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses. Programs are presented regularly throughout the academic year in residence halls, fraternities, sororities, and for other student organizations, academic classes, and in other settings that are likely to reach people throughout the campus community. Campus-wide education and awareness activities are also conducted during Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Week.
A peer education group, Rape Education Services by Peers Encouraging Conscious Thought (RESPECT), of the University Health Center provides sexual assault awareness, education, and prevention programs for the campus community. The STAR Central Coordinator supervises and advises the peer educators of RESPECT.

University Judicial System
When appropriate, the University of Arkansas Police Department or any member of the University community may refer allegations of sexual assault to the University judicial system. The judicial system provides a just and equitable process for dealing with alleged infractions by students of University rules, regulations, or laws. The system is informal and non-adversarial, and is intended to educate students, to help them make responsible decisions, and to be accountable for their actions. Both the accuser and the person accused shall be informed in writing of the outcome of any campus judicial proceeding or grievance procedure in which sexual assault is alleged.
In some instances, it may be appropriate for faculty and staff members to use the University's formal grievance procedures to address grievances related to allegations of sexual assault. The faculty grievance procedure is described in the University of Arkansas Faculty Handbook. The staff grievance procedure is described in the Staff Handbook.

Disciplinary Action
Students and employees who are convicted of sexual assault may also be subject to University disciplinary action. According to the circumstances of the case, possible sanctions may range from a formal reprimand to dismissal from the University.
Victims of sexual assault may receive assistance in making reasonable changes in their work, academic, or living situations. Students may request assistance in changing their living situations from University Housing. Requests for academic changes should be directed to the dean of the appropriate college. Staff may request assistance in changing their work situations from their supervisors or from the Department of Human Resources. Requests for such changes will be considered on the basis of their appropriateness and whether the requested change is reasonably available.
Adopted by the Campus Council, September 23, 1993

APPENDIX D

USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
University of Arkansas Board Policy No. 705.2
http://vcfa.uark.edu/Documents/BOTPol_0705_2.PDF
Possession and use of alcoholic beverages in public areas of University facilities (including organized houses) and at official University student functions held on campus must follow state and federal laws and university policies at all times. Each campus shall establish policies to be approved by the Chancellor regarding the use of alcoholic beverages on and off campus for student and non-student events. Other units of the University designated by the President shall develop such policies for approval of the President. Irresponsible behavior while under the influence of alcoholic beverages is not condoned and may be subject to review and/or action by the appropriate judicial body. The Board directs each campus to develop an alcohol awareness and use policy which shall be made available to its new and continuing students each fall.
June 6, 1997

APPENDIX E

Protest Activities and Demonstrations
Student protest activities or demonstrations are fully permitted, subject only to the provisions herein stated and to University policies and procedures respecting the use of University facilities and policies regarding outside speakers and performers, unless such activities or demonstrations: (a) interfere with campus order and access, the normal functioning of the University, or the rights of other members of the University community; (b) result in injury to individuals on the campus, damage to individual or University property or unauthorized attempted or actual entry into University buildings; (c) interrupt the proceedings of a scheduled University or student-sponsored program, activity, or event (permission to participate in such events must be granted by the sponsoring organization prior to the program itself);or (d) present a clear and impending threat to the safety of individuals, to University property, or to the University community generally. Students who organize or participate in the prohibited activities described herein, or students who attempt to interfere with legitimate demonstrations and activities, are subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

APPENDIX F

Code of Computing Practices
http://www.uark.edu/admin/vcfainfo/policyprocedures/2010.pdf
Individuals who are granted computing accounts or who use computing resources at the University accept the responsibilities that accompany such access. Each user is expected to use University accounts and resources for educational, research, or administrative purposes; except as otherwise provided in this code. Activities unrelated to these purposes are prohibited. Use of computing resources in violation of the regulations set forth in this code will be reviewed through established University procedures for student and employee misconduct. Restrictions imposed on usage of computer and network systems may be challenged through the same procedures. A complete copy of the Code of Computing Practices can be obtained from the Department of Computing Services, telephone 575-2905, or by visiting http://compserv.uark.edu/policies/code.htm

APPENDIX G

Prohibition of Pets
http://www.uark.edu/admin/vcfainfo/policyprocedures/7180.pdf
For the interest of promoting greater personal safety, a more healthful environment, and increased maintenance efficiency in residence halls, Greek houses, and academic buildings, pets are prohibited. Exceptions to this policy are limited to guide dogs for the visually disabled; animals, fish, fowl or reptiles under the control of and used by academic departments for approved teaching and/or research purposes; and those animals, fish, fowl or reptiles used in approved art performances. In addition, University Housing and the Arkansas Union have specific pet policies that are published and enforced.

APPENDIX H

Firearms and Other Weapons
http://www.uark.edu/admin/vcfainfo/policyprocedures/2240.pdf
Firearms, explosives, air guns, and other similar weapons not supervised by the ROTC Departments may not be kept or used on the campus or in University buildings, residence halls, or fraternity or sorority houses.

Arkansas State Statutes Regarding Firearms and other weapons:
If a person carries a knife with a blade three and one-half inches (3-1/2") long or longer, this fact shall be prima facie proof that the knife is carried as a weapon. € 5-73-306. PROHIBITED PLACES.
No license issued pursuant to this subchapter shall authorize any person to carry a concealed handgun into any school, college, community college, or university campus building or event, unless for the purpose of participating in an authorized firearms-related activity.

APPENDIX I

The Law
Students are expected to be familiar with and observe all provisions of federal, state, and local laws.
Violators of public law may be referred to civil authorities for appropriate action and may be subject to disciplinary action through the University judicial system. In general, students who violate federal, state, or local laws while off-campus will not be subject to University jurisdiction unless the clear and distinct interest of the University is involved or affected. Ordinarily, when such violations occur, the University will not intervene and students will be answerable to civil authorities only. A decision in which the University's interest is involved or affected by a violation of law will be based upon the relevance of one or more of the following elements:
1. The academic integrity of the University is violated
2. The maintenance of the University's program of higher education is jeopardized
3. The safety and welfare of persons and/or property in the University community are threatened (e.g., seating within the classroom, selecting groups for laboratory experiments, and assigning student work.) The University faculty, administration, and staff are committed to providing an equal educational opportunity to all students.

APPENDIX J

Stalking
Stalking, is defined as repeatedly contacting another person when:
1. The contacting person knows or should know that the contact is unwanted by another person.
2. The contact causes the other person reasonable apprehension of imminent physical harm or the contacting person knows or has reason to know that the contact causes substantial impairment of the other person's ability to perform the activities of daily life. As used in this subsection, contacting includes, but is not limited to, communicating with or remaining in the physical presence of the other person.

APPENDIX K

Inclement Weather Policy
http://www.uark.edu/admin/vcfainfo/policyprocedures/2100.pdf
The general policy regarding inclement weather is that the University does not close its offices because of bad weather. However, the obligation to provide services to our students must be balanced with the risk of danger to our employees. It is, therefore, appropriate that guidelines which reflect the needs of our students and the safety of our employees be established and made known. The following is the University's weather policy:
It is the policy of the University to remain open regardless of weather conditions. Each person is expected to make his or her own determination to work. Those personnel who do not report to work because of weather conditions will be charged "annual leave". With the approval of the supervisor, an employee may elect to use "leave without pay" in lieu of "annual leave". This will be considered and excused absence. However, individual departments may develop and implement additional policies concerning requirements for essential personal leave during periods of inclement weather.
Employees should make every attempt to get to work within the bounds of their personal safety. In the event of early morning inclement weather conditions, the University recognizes that normal routines may be disrupted. If the University remains open but an inclement weather day is officially declared, employees arriving within two (2) hours of their normal starting time will be given credit for a full day's attendance. Employees arriving later will be charged the full amount of time involved in their tardiness, and employees not coming to work will be charged a full day's absence.
In cases where the weather has caused hazardous driving conditions, the University may be closed and if such conditions prevail at 5:00 A.M., the closure will be for the day. Announcements of the University‚s closing are given to the University‚s radio station (KUAF, 91.3) and other local radio and TV stations for broadcast. Closing information is also available through the University‚s website, voicemail, or by dialing 479-575-7000.
Because our closing is so rare, we must sometimes ask your help in notifying people that we are returning to our normal operations after a closing. The only people authorized to report the University's closing because of weather conditions are the Manager of Media Relations and the Associate Vice Chancellor for University Relations. Please refer to Academic Policy 1858.10 regarding the class cancellation policy due to inclement weather.

APPENDIX L

Registered Sex Offenders
http://www.uark.edu/admin/vcfainfo/policyprocedures/2192.pdf
Pursuant to Federal and State law and University policy, any person enrolled at or employed by the University who is required by law to register in a state as a sex offender is required to provide notice to the University of Arkansas Police Department of his or her attendance or employment at the University. This information is maintained by UAPD and is available when relevant and necessary for public protection. In addition, as of September 1, 2003, certain information regarding such individuals shall be considered public information, and shall be provided on the State of Arkansas home page by the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) by January 1, 2004. In addition, pursuant to State law and University policy, it is unlawful for a Level 3 or Level 4 registered sex offender to reside within 2,000 feet of property on which any public or private elementary or secondary school or daycare facility is located. All University-operated residential facilities on the University campus fall within this restriction. In compliance with state law, any Level 3 or Level 4 offender shall be required to vacate any University housing immediately. Furthermore, the University reserves the right to exclude from University-operated housing, or to modify the housing assignment for, any other student who is required to register as a sex offender.

APPENDIX M

Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (University), is committed to a policy of ensuring that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in University programs or activities due to his or her disability. The University is fully committed to complying with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and to providing equal educational opportunities to otherwise qualified students with disabilities
The Center for students with Disabilities (CSD), 104 Arkansas Union, is the central campus resource for students who require reasonable accommodations in order to access the programs, services, and activities offered through the University. CSD staff work in partnership with the individual student to communicate and facilitate and accommodation needs to faculty and staff. Accommodation determination is based on an analysis of medical and/or psychological documentation provided to the CSD by the student. Students must meet with one of the CSD staff to discuss their needs and provide such documentation before any accommodations can be granted.
To register for services or for more information, contact the Center for Students with Disabilities, University of Arkansas, 104 Arkansas Union, Fayetteville, AR 72701; phone (479) 575-3104 (voice) or (479) 575-3646 (TTY); e-mail: ada@uark.edu; website: http://www.uark.edu/us/csd/.

Section 504/ADA Student Grievance Procedures
Any University student who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability or has been denied access or accommodations required by law has the right to invoke the University‚s Section 504/ADA Grievance Procedure. In general, the Grievance Procedure is designed to address the following types of concerns: A. Disagreements or denials regarding requested services, accommodations, or modifications to University practices or requirements; B. Alleged inaccessibility of a University program or activity; C. Alleged harassment or discrimination on the basis of a disability; and D. Any other alleged violations of the ADA and/or Section 504.
A detailed description of the Section 504/ADA Grievance Procedure (including deadlines for filing complaints) and the applicable forms are available at http://www.uark.edu/depts/ofaa/ and http://www.uark.edu/ua/csd/grievance.htm. The Section 504/ADA Grievance procedure does not supersede other University policies and procedures which may exist for addressing alleged violations of the ADA and/or Section 504 or other issues of concern for which separate University policies and procedures exist, including, for example, grade appeals.