*Office of the
Dean of Students*

	January 18, 2011


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. Students are responsible for knowing the policies 
related to their behavior.

    /Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/studentcode.pdf
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Euvmppg/ppg/student/studentcode.pdf>

    /Code of Academic Integrity/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/acadintegrity.pdf
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Euvmppg/ppg/student/acadintegrity.pdf>

These 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.

*PEER-TO-PEER FILE SHARING *

Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, 
including peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject a student to civil 
and criminal liabilities and to University judicial sanctions.
http://www.uvm.edu/it/policies/heoa.php

*POLICIES
*Outlined below are those policies that often impact students' health, 
safety, and privacy:

    /Alcohol and Other Drug Policy/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/drugandalco.pdf
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Euvmppg/ppg/student/drugandalco.pdf>

    /Domestic Abuse and Prevention Protocol/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/general_html/domabuse.pdf
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Euvmppg/ppg/general_html/domabuse.pdf>

    /Campus Demonstrations/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/dissent.pdf
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Euvmppg/ppg/student/dissent.pdf>

    /Computer, Communication, and Network Technology Acceptable Use/
    http://www.uvm.edu/policies/cit/compuse.pdf

    /Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Disclosure/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/ferpa.pdf
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Euvmppg/ppg/student/ferpa.pdf>

    /Harassment/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/studentharas.pdf
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Euvmppg/ppg/student/studentharas.pdf>

    /Hazing/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/hazing.pdf
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Euvmppg/ppg/student/hazing.pdf>

    /Personal Safety and Security/

    http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/general_html/personalsafety.pdf
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Euvmppg/ppg/general_html/personalsafety.pdf>

    /Sexual assault/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/general_html/sexassault.pdf
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Euvmppg/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.php
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Epolice/?Page=reportcrime/index.php>

    /Reporting 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=contact_us/anonreportform.html&SM=contact_us/sub_menu.html
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ewomen/?Page=contact_us/anonreportform.html&SM=contact_us/sub_menu.html>


    /Reporting the need for medical attention due to intoxication
    (Medical Amnesty Program)/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~dos/?Page=health_safety/map.php&SM=health_safety/health_safetymenu.html
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Edos/?Page=health_safety/map.php&SM=health_safety/health_safetymenu.html>


    /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=careform.html
    <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Edos/?Page=careform.html>


*CAMPUS RESOURCES
*Center for Health and Wellbeing

    /Student Health Services/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~CHWB/health/ <http://www.uvm.edu/%7ECHWB/health/>

    /Counseling and Psychiatry Services/
    http://www.uvm.edu/~CHWB/psych/ <http://www.uvm.edu/%7ECHWB/psych/>

Center for Student Ethics and Standards
http://www.uvm.edu/cses/

Dean of Students Office
http://www.uvm.edu/~dos/ <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Edos/>

Off-Campus Expectations
http://www.uvm.edu/cses/?Page=offcampus.html

Police Services
http://www.uvm.edu/~police/ <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Epolice/>

Victim's Advocate
http://www.uvm.edu/~women/?Page=prog_events/cap/advocacy.html&SM=prog_events/cap/sub_menu.html 
<http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ewomen/?Page=prog_events/cap/advocacy.html&SM=prog_events/cap/sub_menu.html> 


*ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES FOR CURRENT STUDENTS*

(Higher Education Opportunity Act Disclosures)
http://www.uvm.edu/~complian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html 
<http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html>

UVM's Consumer Information website provides additional information and 
notices for current students including:

    * Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional of
      Financial Aid
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Assistance_Available_from_Federal>
    * Student Financial Aid Information
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#FacilitiesServices_for_Students_with>
    * Facilities and Services Available to Students with Disabilities
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Student_Diversity:>
    * Student Diversity
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Price_of_Attendance:>
    * Price of Attendance
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Refund_and_Withdrawal_Information>
    * Refund Policy
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Refund_and_Withdrawal_Information>
    * Requirements for Withdrawal/Return of Title IV Funds
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Refund_and_Withdrawal_Information>
    * Academic Program Information
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Transfer_of_Credit>
    * Transfer of Credit Policy
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Transfer_of_Credit>
    * Articulation Agreements
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Accreditation_:>
    * Institutional and Program Accreditation, Approval, or Licensure
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#VaccinationImmunization_Requirements:>
    * Vaccination Policy
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Campus_Safety_Report_and_related>
    * Public Safety Report (Clery Report)
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Fire_Safety_Policies_and_Report:>
    * Fire Safety Report
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Retention_Rate:>
    * Retention Rate
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Graduation_Rates:>
    * Graduation Rates
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Post_Graduate_Survey>
    * Placement in Employment/Graduate and Professional Education (Post
      Graduate Survey)
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Intercollegiate_Athletic_Program>
    * Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Report
      <http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecomplian/?Page=compliance/consumerdisclosures.html#Intercollegiate_Athletic_Program>