The University of
Vermont
Office of the Dean of Students
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The University of
Vermont Office of the Dean of Students |
Date: May 18, 2009
To: All UVM Students
From: Dean of Students Office
Re: Student Policy Notice
In accordance with federal guidelines, this notice is to inform all students about their rights and responsibilities as members of the University community while on or off campus. Please be aware that the uvm.edu e-mail address that has been issued to you is the official means by which the University will communicate with you. You are responsible to check e-mail from the University sent to your University e-mail address.
Please carefully review the following information:
CODES OF CONDUCT
Codes of conduct outline student rights, policies, and the procedures the University will follow if a student is allegedly involved in a policy violation:
Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/studentcode.pdf
Code of Academic Integrity
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/acadintegrity.pdfThese codes can also be found in the Student Guide to Policy and Conduct, available in the residential complexes and the following buildings: Davis Student Center, Nicholson House, Patrick Gymnasium, Women’s Center, Police Services, and the Waterman Student Service Center.
SUMMER SAFETY: During the summer months, we especially want to alert you to the danger of swimming in surrounding lakes, rivers or streams. In particular, the Huntington Gorge in Richmond, Vermont, has dangerous rapids and unpredictable water currents that pose significant safety risks. Please act with great caution as you enjoy the summer months.
POLICIES
Students are responsible for knowing the policies related to their behavior. Outlined below are those policies that often impact students’ health and safety:
Alcohol and Other Drug Policy
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/drugandalco.pdfDomestic Abuse and Prevention Protocol
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/general_html/domabuse.pdfCampus Demonstrations
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/dissent.pdfFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Disclosure
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/ferpa.pdfHarassment
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/studentharas.pdfHazing
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/hazing.pdfPersonal Safety and Security
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/general_html/personalsafety.pdfSexual assault
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/general_html/sexassault.pdf
REPORTING GUIDELINES
Students are encouraged to report all alleged policy violations to Police Services at any time. To understand more detailed options for reporting, please refer to the following websites:
Reporting a suspicious or potential criminal act
http://www.uvm.edu/~police/?Page=reportcrime/index.phpReporting a bias incident
(http://www.uvm.edu/%7Eaaeo/?Page=protocol.html)Reporting incidents of sexual violence, relationship violence, or stalking (to the campus Victim’s Advocate)
http://www.uvm.edu/~women/?Page=anonreportform.html&SM=cgvpmenu.htmlReporting the need for medical attention due to intoxication (Got Your Back)
Reporting any concerning and/or risky event (to a team of multidisciplinary professionals representing various campus services and offices)
http://www.uvm.edu/~dos/?Page=med_emerg.htm
http://www.uvm.edu/~dos/?Page=careform.html
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Alcohol and Drug Counseling
http://www.uvm.edu/~chwb/counseling/?Page=alcohol_drug/overview.htmlCounseling Center
http://www.uvm.edu/~chwb/counseling/Center for Student Ethics and Standards
http://www.uvm.edu/cses/Dean of Students Office
http://www.uvm.edu/~dos/Off-Campus Expectations
http://www.uvm.edu/cses/?Page=offcampus.htmlPolice Services
http://www.uvm.edu/~police/Victim’s Advocate
http://www.uvm.edu/~women/?Page=advocatecontact.html