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Learning takes
place both within and outside of the classroom. Chapman fosters
an environment in which it is expected that students will take responsibility
for their learning and living. Through its various offices, the
staff provides guidance, support, and opportunities for student
growth and development. Chapman believes in creating programs and
services tailored to the individual needs of students. The dean of
students is responsible for the out-of-class services and activities
that support the university’s educational mission and is available
to assist students who are encountering academic or personal difficulties.
Questions about campus policies, student rights, academic integrity,
conduct or other concerns can be brought to the dean for assistance.
The dean also oversees the operations of the student life team composed
of Campus Safety, Career Development Services, Dining Services,
Housing and Residence Life, International Student Services, Student
Activities and Organizations, Student Health Services, Student Psychological
Counseling Services, and Peer and Health Education. The goal of
the staff and services of the Center for Academic Success is to
help students achieve their own greatest academic success and to
realize a personally rewarding college experience. Academic advising
and testing services help students select courses and meet university
requirements as they move toward their educational goals. Tutoring
services help students personalize learning and get a good start
on their college careers. Study techniques, workshops, and services
help individuals reap the greatest benefits from their investment
of study time and effort. The Center for Academic Success also provides
general information and referrals to other university programs and
services to help students grow and develop to their fullest potential. Disabled student
services are available through the Center for Academic Success or
the director of the Academic Center. It is the responsibility of
the student requesting accommodations to make these needs known
in a timely fashion, to provide recent documentation and evaluations
as required. Services may include extended test time, notetakers,
readers, advocacy, etc. Information about services, academic modifications,
documentation requirements, etc. can be obtained from the director
of the Center for Academic Success at (714) 997-6828 or from the
director of the Academic Center. For more detailed information,
see the non-discrimination policy in the general section. Several departments
at Chapman offer specific programs to support and increase the understanding
and appreciation of the diversity found on campus and in the community.
During the academic year, activities celebrating events associated
with Black History Month, Women’s Herstory Month, Latino Heritage
Month, among others, are held campuswide. The AS Multicultural Awareness
Committee, certain student organizations, the Human Diversity Program,
and the office of the equal opportunity officer also promote multicultural
awareness and sensitivity and the discussion of related relevant
and timely issues. The services
of the Chapman Career Development Center are available to students
interested in exploring career options or academic majors and to
those seeking employment after graduation. The goal of the Career
Development Center is to educate students about the choices available
to them, to provide the information and opportunities needed to
explore career fields, and to help students make satisfying choices.
Specific services that encourage this process include: individual
career counseling and career testing, a resource library, job postings
and computer-networked job listings, an on-campus recruiting program
for graduating seniors, and an alumni/student networking mentor
program. Seminars and special events are held throughout the year
including career programs, graduate school information, and skill
building workshops. Students may also receive assistance with résumé
writing, job interviewing, and job search. This academic
program is coordinated by the Career Development Center and provides
students with opportunities to earn academic credit for working
and studying in an area related to their major. These work-learn
experiences require 40 hours of on-site work for each academic credit
earned and regular contact with the faculty supervisor. Academic
assignments are required and are negotiated with the faculty supervisor.
Internship credit is only granted for work performed during the
term in which the student is enrolled; retroactive credit is not
granted. Students may work during the semester, Interterm, or summer,
earning up to 12 credits of internship or co-op education toward
a Chapman degree. Students may receive no more than 3 credits per
semester, and may work no more than 2 terms with the same employer.
Chapman students are encouraged to take advantage of these alternative
learning experiences. The Children’s
Center provides daily full-time and part-time care for children
ages two to five, as well as a traditional half-day preschool experience.
Children need not be potty trained. Chapman students from the psychology
department observe the development and behavior of the children
to fulfill lab requirements for the course work. Students from other
departments also utilize the center for additional class requirements
or as a place of employment during the academic year. The center
is open to students, faculty, and staff at reduced prices and is
located in the yellow house adjacent to the student housing area. The dining services
at Chapman University, provided by ARAMARK Corporation, consist
of a multitude of interrelate service programs all designed to meet
the needs of students as well as the entire campus. ARAMARK is committed
to providing flexibility, quality, and variety to their customers. Chapman University
is committed to providing a strong residential living program. All
full-time freshmen under age 21, not residing with parents or legal
guardians, are required to live in university-owned housing. International Student Services The International
Student Services office was established to serve the special needs
of international students on the Chapman University campus. The
office acts primarily as a source of information and assistance
with the goal of helping to make the international students’
experience at Chapman as productive and meaningful as possible. The orientation
program is designed to assist all new Chapman students and their
parents in learning about Chapman University and becoming comfortable
with the university prior to starting classes and becoming involved
in campus life. The Office of Student Activities and Organizations There are hundreds
of activities and events occurring each semester on the Chapman
campus which are geared toward students. The Office of Student Activities
and Organizations plans many of these events, serves as a source
of information about these activities and events, and provides a
wide range of opportunities for students to assist in developing
and participating in these events. The office helps students become
involved in educational, recreational, multicultural, community
service, leadership development, and social activities. More than
seventy student organizations on campus are coordinated and advised
through the office. The department
of PEER and Health Education provides students with information
regarding alcohol and substance abuse, sexual assault prevention,
communication and life skills, mediation, STDs (including HIV/AIDS),
stress reduction and other related mental, physical, and social
health issues. Physical well-being
has a tremendous impact on academic performance. The goal of medical
services is to provide the opportunity for academic success, while
the focus is to provide students with easy access to health care
and disease prevention. Student Psychological Counseling Services Confidential
psychological counseling is provided to students on an as-available
basis, and may include individual counseling, group counseling,
consultation with a psychiatrist, or referrals to appropriate outside
agencies. Counseling services are free of charge to students for
time-limited psychotherapy, with assessment and referral available
to the private sector for those with additional therapy needs. The Associated
Students at Chapman is composed of all full-time undergraduate students
and is administered by the executive officers, the Cabinet, the
House of Representatives and the Senate. The executive officers
include the AS president, vice president for House, and vice president
for Senate. The Cabinet is made up of appointed members who carry
on specific functions of student government. The Senate consists
of 12 student-elected representatives who act as a voice for student
concerns. The House of Representatives consists of one student representative
from each recognized club and organization. The campus bookstore
is the main source for textbooks for classes. Both new and used
textbooks are available along with general books, notebooks, and
other classroom supplies. In addition, the bookstore carries Chapman
clothing items, greeting cards, imprinted gifts, and a variety of
snack items. Books that are not in stock can be specially ordered.
The primary
role of the campus safety department is to provide a safe working
and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. The department
operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides a variety
of services: information and safety consultation, lost and found,
escort service after dark, con&Mac223;ict resolution, crisis intervention,
property identification, vehicle registration, and bicycle licensing.
A new bicycle registration program has been recently implemented.
The campus safety department requires that all vehicles and bicycles
on campus be registered. All requests are processed through the
campus safety department Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more
information, please stop by the office or call 997-6763. (See page 15.) Student Conduct Code At Chapman, students are expected to adhere to the regulations that govern student behavior outlined in the Student Conduct Code, which is distributed to all students. The university is specifically concerned when student conduct directly interferes with the university’s primary educational objectives and functions, its subsidiary responsibilities of maintaining an ongoing institution, or the rights and safety of other members of the university community. Chapman University’s function with reference to student conduct is based also on the recognition of its role in developing a sense of responsibility in students. To that end, the university uses education, example, counseling and guidance, and mediation in addition to formal conduct proceedings. Every Chapman student is presumed to have sufficient maturity, intelligence, and concern for the rights of others and the rights of the institution to help maintain the standards of the academic community. When a student’s behavior demonstrates otherwise, the university will consider such conduct hearings as are deemed necessary. For details, see the Chapman University Student Conduct Code, the manual containing the policies and procedures governing student behavior at Chapman University, and the Student Handbook. For students residing in university-owned housing, see also the Chapman University Guide to Residential Living. See also Chapman’s website at www.chapman.edu/studlife/conduct/index.html Alcohol and Drugs Chapman University
students and their guests are expected to abide by all federal,
state, and local laws, as well as Chapman policies governing use
of alcohol and drugs. This necessitates not only a knowledge of
these various laws and policies, but also responsible and mature
decision making and a concern for self and others. Chapman University
seeks to impart this knowledge and these values first and foremost
through educational means relying heavily on positive staff and
faculty role modeling, the formation and use of a peer education
network, and curriculum infusion whenever possible. Factual information
and knowledge regarding alcohol and drugs, skills and strategies
for achieving and maintaining healthy behaviors, creation of a cooperative
and consistent campus peer environment, and compliance with all
local and federal regulations are components of this educational
agenda. Illegal and abusive use of alcohol and other drugs by any
member of the campus community constitutes an untenable threat to
the community and signals a need for intervention on the part of
the university. (For further details, refer to the Chapman University
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy.) All social event use of
alcohol must be approved via an alcohol use permit. Financial Responsibility It is expected that students shall be responsible for their financial obligations, both to the university and to the larger community. Students who do not meet their financial obligations may be prevented from further enrollment at Chapman and may be subject to conduct review. Firearms and Fireworks The possession or use of firearms, fireworks, or other explosives is prohibited on campus and, depending upon the severity of the behavior, may be grounds for immediate dismissal. Freedom of Speech and Expression Freedom of speech,
protected by the United States Constitution, is an especially important
value within an academic community. Thus, all topics are appropriate
for discussion and debate within the framework of academic inquiry.
Students and student organizations are free to examine and discuss
all questions of interest to them, and to express opinions publicly
and privately. They are always free to support causes by orderly
means which do not disrupt the regular and essential operation of
the institution. At the same time, it is clear to the academic and
the larger community that in their public expressions or demonstrations,
students or student organizations speak only for themselves. Grievance Procedures Students who
have complaints or concerns about campus academic policies, procedures,
other policies, treatment by faculty or other campus employees,
or concerns about college operations are encouraged to bring those
concerns or complaints to the attention of the appropriate campus
personnel. Harassment Chapman University
is committed to providing an environment which is free from harassment,
and every member of the university community must recognize that
harassment of any type compromises the integrity of the university
and the tradition of free and open inquiry among its members. Chapman
also affirms its commitment to providing an environment in which
each member of the university community feels free to comment on
any issue or topic. Hazing and Disorderly Conduct Hazing, indecent
or disorderly conduct, or failure to comply with the directions
of Chapman officials acting in the regular performance of their
duties are not compatible with the university’s function as
an educational institution. Any such behavior may result in conduct
proceedings and appropriate consequences. Local, State, and Federal Laws Students attending
Chapman are subject to local, state, and federal laws. Chapman reserves
the right to impose institutional sanctions for violations of public
laws, even when such violations occur off university property. Students
may also be subject to civil and/or criminal charges for offenses
on Chapman property, if such offenses are in violation of local,
state, or federal laws. Rights to Privacy The basic provisions
of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment)
of 1974 are followed by Chapman: Violence Any form of violence is forbidden and may result in immediate suspension from the campus, and upon appropriate determination, expulsion from Chapman University.
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