Siena Heights University
Non-discrimination 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 .
Notification by Dean for Extended Leave
Students , family members , or University employees are encouraged to report a student ’ s extended campus absence of greater than one day to the Dean for Students office . Such past absences have been due to serious medical attention , death in the family , or similar types of crisis . This can be reported most easily by filling out a Student Care Team referral form , https :// publicdocs . maxient . com / reportingform . php ? SienaHeightsUniv & layout _ id = 5 , or calling the Dean for Students office at 517-264-7600 .
Once the Dean for Students office is contacted , appropriate faculty and staff will be notified at the discretion of the Dean for Students . The range of contact will vary by situation and student involvement , but may include the following faculty / staff relationships : the Director of Academic Advising , Academic Advisors , Professors , Coaches , the Student Care Team ( comprised of the Assistant Dean for Students , Director of Counseling , and Director of Public Safety ), Coaches , Student Support Services , the Director of First Year Experience , the President , Registrar , and work study supervisors .
Unless advised by the student directly , the Dean for Students will be sensitive in sharing only basic information to report the reason of the student ’ s extended absence and the anticipated return date ( if known ). Regardless of this notification sent , classroom attendance and participation remains the student ’ s responsibility at all times . Each faculty member has the sole discretion to evaluate student attendance and performance on a case-by-case basis .
Sexual Assault and Harassment
Please refer to the following link for the entire policy that appears in the Safety Awareness Handbook . http :// sienaheights . edu / Portals / 0 / Campus % 20Safety % 20Handbook % 202013-2014 % 20Revised . pdf
Smoking & Tobacco Policy
Siena Heights University recognizes the negative risks associated with the use of tobacco and smoking products and will provide as close to a smoke-free environment as practicable for its community . The rights of non-smokers to maintain a healthy teaching and learning environment will take precedent over the choice of some to use tobacco and smoking products on campus . This policy applies to all areas on campus including buildings on the Adrian Campus of Siena Heights University , and student housing . This policy applies to all faculty , staff , students and guests on the Adrian Campus of Siena Heights University .
Social Security Privacy Act
Siena Heights University follows the regulations of the “ Social Security Privacy Act ” passed on March 1 , 2005 by the State of Michigan .
Social Security numbers are confidential information and they must be protected from public access . University administration , staff , and faculty are responsible for all documents that contain Social Security numbers . Any document that contains a social security number must be stored in secure locations and shredded when no longer needed .
Social Security numbers will not be : |
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Used as the primary account number for any individual . |
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Printed on any piece of identification , membership cards , permits , or licenses . |
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