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Disabilities receives proper documentation and a completed Accommodations Request Form signed by the student . It is the student ' s responsibility to deliver the Letters of Verification to each instructor of a class for which accommodations have been requested .
Bad Weather Class Cancellation Policy
Decisions to cancel evening classes for the Graduate College , due to inclement weather are usually made by 2:00 p . m . Decisions to cancel weekend classes are made by 6:00 a . m . The Adrian campus and the off-campus centers make independent decisions to cancel classes . Due to variation in local weather conditions , it is not uncommon for one site to close while the others remain open . Students should consult their local campus for radio and TV stations that will be broadcasting cancellations . It is recommended that students sign up to receive free electronic alerts from Siena Heights University ( SHU Alerts ), about potential , developing , or existing emergencies at the following website . Information on receiving text alerts can be found by going to MySiena , click on the tab “ Departments and Offices ” and click on “ Campus Safety .” Click on the link for “ SHU Alerts .”
Course Cancellation Because of Low Enrollment and Closed Classes
If enrollment is insufficient to hold a class , Siena Heights University reserves the right to cancel any course . Siena Heights also reserves the right to cap enrollment in classes .
Discrimination , Harassment , Sexual Harassment and Related Inappropriate Conduct Policy
Siena Heights University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race , color , gender , religion , age , sexual orientation , national or ethnic origin , disability , marital status in the institution ’ s programs or activities or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria . The University promotes affirmative action for minorities , women , disabled persons and veterans . Siena Heights University ’ s Title IX Coordinator is the Chief Public Safety Officer , Cindy Birdwell . She can be contacted at 517-264-7194 or cbirdwel @ sienaheights . edu , or in person in Ledwidge Hall on the Adrian campus . For 24 / 7 availability , call 517-264-7799 .
All faculty , employees and professional staff are Mandated Reporters and are therefore expected to report acts of sex and / or gender discrimination — including sexual violence involving any member ( s ) of the campus community , guests or visitors to the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator without delay . The only No Reporting Responsibility employees are Sandy Morley , Director of Counseling or Fr . John Grace , University Chaplin and only these two employees may maintain confidentiality based on the victim ’ s wishes . Sandy Morley can be contacted at 517-264-7193 or smorley @ sienaheights . edu , or in person in Ledwidge Hall 197 on the Adrian campus . Fr . John Grace can be contacted at 517-264-7198 or jgrace @ sienaheights . edu , or in person in Ledwidge Hall 211 on the Adrian campus .
Introduction Central to the mission of Siena Heights University is providing a healthy environment for all its members , which includes maintaining a climate conducive to learning , a positive work environment , and an environment free of harassment for its students , faculty , staff , and visitors . Students and employees have a responsibility to treat each other with appropriate respect and deference to personal dignity . Therefore , this policy applies to all administrators , faculty , staff , agents and students at all time and places in any connection with the University . This policy applies for and to those who conduct business here . We are committed to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and to discipline those who do harass . This is a policy and procedure summary . The full text can be obtained from the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the Dean for Students .
Types of harassment include , but are not limited to , the following : 1 ) spoken , written , and symbolic harassment , 2 ) physical harassment , 3 ) sexual misconduct , including sexual assault , and 4 ) sexual harassment . Sexual misconduct includes non-consensual sexual intercourse , nonconsensual sexual contact , sexual exploitation , interpersonal relationship violence , sex / gender-based stalking and sexual harassment . While Siena Heights University utilizes different standards and definition that the State of Michigan , sexual misconduct often overlaps with crimes of rape , sexual assault , sexual harassment , dating violence and domestic violence . Non-sexual harassment may be considered a Level II violation . Depending upon the nature of the harassment , the adjudication can be handled through mediation , the Dean for Students , the Siena Heights University Conduct
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