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Student Life
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There are many ways students can become actively involved
in the life of the campus through cocurricular and out-of-class experiences.
Student life is largely defined in a community context. Students are expected to
be meaningful participants in their community, but they also are responsible for
helping to establish a sense of community on campus. Students are expected to be
responsible for their behavior as a necessary condition for continued membership
in the community. Students are also expected to honor and respect differences in
culture, lifestyle, and religion. Whether their interactions take place in
residence halls, student groups, Baker Center, or elsewhere on campus, students
are expected to treat one another fairly and with civility.
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
- What is the "housing regulation"?
This Ohio University policy requires all students to live in a University
residence hall and participate in a meal plan until they reach 90 hours of
credit or six quarters in residence. New students must achieve 90 hours or six
quarters before the opening of residence halls for their first quarter on
campus to be exempt from this policy; continuing students must achieve 90
hours or six quarters before the opening of residence halls for fall quarter
to be exempt. Otherwise, students are bound by their housing and food service
contract for the entire academic year (September through June).
Full text of housing regulation along with details of housing options and
costs at Ohio University are provided at http://www.ohiou.edu/housing/houscost.htm
- What meal changes are allowed?
Meal plan changes must be received in writing prior to the beginning of
fall quarter. After fall quarter opening, plans may be reduced only for class
or work conflicts; increases are permitted at any time by contacting Residence Services.
The housing and food service contract is binding for the entire
academic year.
Details of meal plans, menus, nutrition information and more are provided
on the Food Services site at http://www.ohiou.edu/food/index.htm
- What is Bobcat Cash?
Bobcat Cash is a prepaid debit account that allows students to use their ID
card in vending machines, Baker Center's Corner Cafe, dining facilities,
campus snack bars, campus convenient stores, and campus laundry centers.
Students (and their parents) may add to their Bobcat Cash account at any time
by contacting Residence Services.
A complete explanation of Bobcat Cash is provided at http://www.ohiou.edu/housing/bobcat.htm
- Can students paint or decorate their residence hall rooms? What about
bringing carpet, a loft, or furniture from home?
Students may personalize their residence hall room; there are some
restrictions, however. University furnishings cannot be removed from residence
hall rooms. All carpet material must be fire rated, lofts must be built to
University specifications (available from Residence Life). Most triple rooms
contain a University supplied loft. Some rooms do not lend themselves to loft
construction. Students may not make holes, particularly with nails, tacks, or
screws, in the walls, ceiling, or floor of their room. Ohio University will
supply vouchers for up to two gallons of paint if a student wishes to paint
his or her room. Details about this program are available from Residential
Custodial Services (RCS) at http://www.ohiou.edu/rcis/index.htm.
- Who is responsible for cleaning the residence halls?
The RCS staff is responsible for cleaning residence hall
public areas, including hallways, lounges, restrooms, and showers. Students
are responsible for cleaning their own room.
- What precautions are taken to educate my student about fire safety in the
residence halls?
Fire safety is taken very seriously at Ohio University. It is customary that
within the first two weeks of every quarter, each residence hall will conduct a
fire drill. Students are required to comply fully with the building evacuation and
re-entry procedures during these drills.
- How are the residence halls equipped with fire safety equipment?
In addition to the pull stations, alarms horns and lights, exit and emergency
lights, and fire extinguishers, every room is equipped with a smoke detector.
Students must never attempt to disable or cover the room smoke detector, and never
tamper with fire safety equipment. Students should report and suspected problems with
smoke detectors or other fire safety equipment to the resident assistant (RA).
- Is storage available in residence halls?
Limited storage space is available for students' personal belongings. Residence
hall staff can provide about storing personal items. Any items stored should be clearly
marked with the student's name, address, and phone number (both local and permanent).
Loose items should be stored in a container.
- Do residence hall rooms have cable TV?
Each residence hall room has an outlet for cable TV (we call it CATVision).
Students will need to provide the coaxial cable to connect their TV to the
outlet; TVs that are not cable ready will require a converter box or
cable-ready VCR. Cables are available from CATVision for a nominal charge;
converter boxes are sold locally. There is no additional charge for CATVision
service.
CATVision has an extensive web site with instructions, channel lineup,
movie synopses/schedules etc at http://www.ohiou.edu/catvision/index.htm.
- What type of supervision is available in the residence halls?
The Department of Residence Life provides direction for students through a
staff member living in the residence hall. A resident assistant (RA) is an
upperclass student on the floor who will assist your student in adjusting to
college. He or she will work with your student's floor section to build a
community where everyone interacts and respects one another. In addition, a
full-time professional resident director (RD) is responsible for the building
in which your student lives. He or she supervises the RAs, counsels and
advises students with personal or academic concerns, and upholds the Student
Code of Conduct.
Residence Life has its site at http://www.ohiou.edu/reslife/index.htm.
- Are there curfews in the residence halls?
No, but buildings are secured by 10 p.m. on weekdays and by midnight on
weekends. Students are given a key to the main exterior doors of their hall.
- Are there limits to visitation by the opposite sex?
During the fall quarter, first year residence hall visitation hours are 10
a.m. to midnight during the week and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on the weekends. These
hours may be extended on weekends during winter quarter with a two-thirds vote
of the residents.
- May my daughter or son have overnight guests in the residence
hall?
Your daughter or son is permitted to have two overnight guests of the same
sex on weekends. Guests must be registered through the residence hall staff
office. Guests with automobiles may obtain a map of available parking areas
from the Department of Campus Safety. The student is responsible for the
actions of his or her guest.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
- What activities are available for my son or daughter at Ohio
University?
Many opportunities exist for involvement in campus life. There are almost
360 student groups that are active in all areas of interest, and volunteer
opportunities with more than 60 community agencies in Athens County. There is
an active intramural and club-sports program in which students can compete
individually or on teams. Students can attend lectures, athletic events,
theater performances, music and dance recitals, art exhibits, recreation
tournaments, and other campus events at little or no cost. Students interested
in getting involved can contact the Office of Student Activities, Baker
University Center 204, 593-4025, or access the Campus Information System
through a personal computer. For information on times, dates, and places of
campus events, call 593-4000.
- Are there multicultural activities that would be of particular interest to
students?
Recognizing the need to expose all students to and involve them in a wide
range of activities, the Office of Multicultural Programs plans a calendar of
events for the school year that offers a diverse range of programs and
opportunities. Included in these activities are those that are educational,
recreational, social, and cultural in nature. The programs offered address the
overall need to expose the campus at large to the contributions, culture, and
history of domestic minority groups.
There are organizational opportunities such as the Black Student Cultural
Programming Board (BSCPB), Hispanic Scholars Support Program (HSSP), and
Native Peoples Awareness Coalition; programmatic experiences such as the
annual Kwanzaa celebration, Asian American Awareness Month, Native American
Awareness Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Black History Month; and
professional and educational development opportunities such as the
Multicultural Jobs Fair, the Minority Students Leadership Summit, and the
Blackburn/Spencer Scholarship Program. All students are encouraged to become involved in the programming
provided through the Office of Multicultural Programs. For more information
contact the Office of Multicultural Programs, Baker Center 205, 593-4027.
- Are cross-cultural campus activities available to all students?
Throughout the school year, the International Student Union (ISU) and the
Office of International Student and Faculty Services (ISFS), in conjunction
with other departments within the Division of Student Affairs and academic
departments, conduct many
intercultural programs and workshops for the whole campus as well as in the
residence halls. These activities give students a chance to meet international
students and learn about the cultures of the world. The programs culminate in
International Week and the International Street Fair in the spring quarter.
If your son or daughter is interested in participating in this program, he
or she can contact the ISFS office at Scott Quad 170, 593-4330, for an
application.
- Is there a performing arts series?
The Ohio University Performing Arts Series offers students an exciting
opportunity to attend performances by professional theater, dance, and music
companies. Broadway shows such as Fame, Cinderella,
Beauty and the Beast, Tap Dogs, Stomp and The Who's
Tommy highlight each season. Students are also able to attend performances
by world-renowned orchestras and dance companies, as well as chamber and solo
musical performances. For more information, call the Office of Public
Occasions at 593-1762.
- What recreational facilities and programs are available?
The Division of Campus Recreation, under the administration of the College
of Health and Human Services, is committed to providing quality recreational
facilities and programs. These diverse facilities and programs complement the
academic goals of the University by encouraging physical, emotional, and
social growth by developing skills and positive attitudes for leisure. The
division is composed of the following programs and facilities:
The Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center (South Green Drive, 593-9915)
houses five basketball courts; two multipurpose courts; eight racquetball
courts (two of which can be converted for squash and wallyball); weight,
aerobic, fitness, combative, game, and meeting rooms; an indoor track; a
climbing wall; and a lounge.
The Aquatic Center (Oxbow Trail, 593-4670) features an Olympic-sized pool
with two three-meter and two one-meter diving boards, as well as a sun deck.
Bird Arena (Oxbow Trail, 593-4676) is an indoor ice facility featuring an
illuminated 190- by 85-foot surface. Skate rentals, a lounge area, and a
concession stand are available.
The Golf and Tennis Center is located next to the Ping Center. The golf course
is a 9-hole, par-31 course and offers a practice putting green, plus cart and club
rentals. The Tennis Complex comprises of four indoor and six outdoor courts. Ball machine,
resale items, and racket rental are available. Reservations can be made 48 hours in advance.
For tee times, call 593-4699; for court times, call 593-9405.
The Intramural Sports Program (administrative office at the Ping Recreation
Center, South Green Drive, 593-994) offers activities for women and men
that involve individual, dual and team competition. Activities include
flag football, basketball, broomball, volleyball, softball,
tennis, racquetball, golf, squash, billiards, table tennis, floor
hockey, indoor soccer, and wallyball. A co-ed program for dual and
team competition is also offered in a majority of the activities.
Club Sports (administrative office at the Ping Recreation Center, South
Green Drive, 593-9927) offers more than 30 recognized clubs on campus. Each
club is student run and established an organizational framework, leadership
and schedule to meet the needs of its membership. New clubs may be organized
if they meet the needs of the University community.
The Fitness Program (593-9918) offers diverse opportunities including an aerobics
schedule ranging from traditional and Hi/Lo to cardio kick. Instructional programs offer
exciting activities such as Yoga and Pilates. Personal fitness training and fitness
assessments are also available. A Registered Dietician is on staff to provide nutritional
services.
The Driving Range located on West State Street offers an illuminated 300-yard
driving range that can accommodate approximately 30 drivers. 593-7238
The nine-hole Disc Golf course is played similar to traditional
golf except that players attempt to land a Frisbee type disc into an elevated metal
basket that serves as a catcher. Individual discs or sets may be rented or purchased
at the center. 593-4669
The Outdoor Pursuits Program provides opportunities for outdoor adventure
sports and activities. It offers various outdoor trips, a gear rental program, outdoor
clinics, climbing wall, and an outdoor climbing tower. 597-2154
The Rental & Sales Center offers rentals or sales on outdoor equipment such
as canoes, backpacking, camping, tents, coolers, sports equipment, and scuba equipment. The
center is located outside the east wing of the Ping Center, next to the loading dock. 597-2154
The Challenge Course is a fun and exciting way to work towards various goals
with a group. Through a variety of elements and team-building activities, the course takes
participants to new heights. Composed of a low course and a high course, participants utilize
their physical and mental strengths to reach individual and group goals. 593-9913
The division also offers innovative fun-filled recreational special events
throughout the year. For more information on facilities and programs, call
593-9901.
- How can my daughter or son get involved in fraternities or sororities?
What are the costs involved?
Nationally, sororities and fraternities belong to one of three national
associations. These three associations are the National Interfraternity
Conference (NIC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the National
Panhellenic Conference (NPC). The Greek community at Ohio University is
organized in the same manner with the Interfraternity Council (associated with
NIC), the Ohio University Council of the National Pan-Hellenic Council
(associated with NPHC), and the Women's Panhellenic Association (associated
with NPC). Each of the three Greek associations is different in its membership
recruitment programs. More information is available in the WPA and IFC's
Guide to Sororities and Fraternitieswhich is given to students during
Precollege or by contacting the Office of Student Activities at 593-4025.
- Fraternities that are members of the Interfraternity Council (IFC) will
recruit new members in September and during the first month of each
successive quarter. Men interested in these fraternities may
register in advance or on campus during the first week of classes. For more
information, visit the Interfraternity Council office, Baker Center 312, or
phone 593-4046 (voice mailbox).
- Sororities and fraternities that are members of the OU Council of NPHC
(OU-NPHC) will host an informational reception during the Fall Quarter. All
students interested in finding out more information about OU-NPHC chapters
should be sure to attend this event. For more information regarding OU-NPHC
sororities or fraternities, contact the Office of Multicultural Programs at
593-4027.
- Sororities that are members of the Women's Panhellenic Association (WPA)
hold their formal membership recruitment program (also known as "formal rush") in the
Fall Quarter. Women need to register by the second week of classes fall
quarter in order to participate. Refer to the WPA and IFC's
Guide to Sororities and Fraternities
for the registration application used by the WPA. WPA sororities may recruit new members
during winter and spring quarters. However, each chapter recruits members
independently. For more information, visit the Women's Panhellenic Association
office, Baker Center 312, or phone 593-4046 (voice mailbox).
Costs vary from chapter to chapter. Quarterly membership fees range from
$100 to $235 with an average of $160. Some chapters may also have a quarterly
social fee, which can range from $50 to $220 with an average of $150. One-time
new member range from $50 to $375 with an average of $150. The initiation fee
range from $75 to $225 with an average of $150. Room and board (available in
some chapters) range from $1250 to $1750 each quarter with an average of
$1575. Only fraternities offer a room-only plan; fees range from $500 to $925
per quarter with an average of $775. Each chapter should have a complete
written explanation of fees and policies. during its recruitment period
- For which athletic events must tickets be purchased? How can tickets be
obtained?
Tickets must be purchased for football, men's and women's basketball,
baseball, and softball games. Parents of incoming students will receive football and basketball
ticket information at Precollege. Parents are encouraged to purchase
tickets for Homecoming and Parents' Day games in advance to guarantee
admission. Tickets can be purchased by returning the order form with payment.
Tickets can also be purchased by credit card by calling 1-800-575-CATS (2287)
or 740-593-1300. On game day, tickets can be purchased at the ticket windows
90 minutes before game time. Student admission is free, though tickets are
required for football and men's basketball games.
- How much do tickets cost for students, parents, youths, and senior
citizens?
Students are admitted into home athletic events free of charge with a valid
Ohio University student ID. For football and men's basketball, students are
encouraged to claim tickets in advance at either the Athletics Ticket Office
in The Convo or at the information desk in Baker Center. There is usually a
minimal student charge for post-season games or tournaments. All seats for
football and men's basketball are reserved, including students sections. All
other sports have general admission seating. When parents/guests visit campus
and plan on attending football or men's basketball games, students and parents
must claim and purchase tickets simultaneously to ensure adjacent seating.
Parents and students are encouraged to plan ahead and reserve tickets well in
advance.
Football tickets cost between $10 and $12 depending on game and location.
Men's basketball reserved tickets cost between $8 and $12, depending on
location and game. Tickets
for volleyball, women's basketball, and baseball are $6 for adults and
$4 for children and senior citizens.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
- Does Ohio University have a policy on alcohol?
Yes. Only those students who are of legal drinking age may have alcoholic
beverages in their residence hall room as long as this does not violate any
local, state, or University ordinance. Most new students will not be of legal
age to consume alcohol. No one can consume or possess alcohol in open
containers in lounges, recreation rooms, hallways, outdoors, or in other
public areas unless a specific approved event is in progress. Alcohol is not
permitted at any outdoor event open to the public.
- What behavior is expected of students at Ohio University?
Students are expected to obey federal, state, and local laws as well as the
policies of the University. Ohio University supports the concept
of educational discipline. The Student Code of Conduct establishes
expectations for student behavior within the University community. Those acts
that constitute unacceptable conduct for graduate and undergraduate students
of the University while on University-owned or -controlled property are
outlined in the Student Code of Conduct as well. The University also reserves
the right to review students' off-campus conduct.
- If a student is sanctioned under the Student Code of Conduct, will it
appear on his or her permanent University record?
Only if a student is expelled from the University does it become part of
the student's permanent record. However, if a student has a pending judicial
case, a "judicial hold" may be placed upon the student's record. A record of
official University disciplinary action is maintained on file in University
Judiciaries.
- Who has access to my daughter's or son's disciplinary records?
As a result of a March 2000 federal court decision, University discipline
records are education records as defined by the Family Educational Privacy Act
(FERPA). In accordance with FERPA, discipline records are not subject to release
without authorization from a student. However, under certain circumstances, including
financial dependency, parents may access their student's discipline records. For more
information, contact University Judiciaries, Beckley Building, Suite D, or call 593-2629.
- Does Ohio University have a policy regarding sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment of students, staff, or faculty is prohibited at Ohio
University. No male or female member of the University community-including
faculty, contract staff, classified staff, and students-may sexually harass
any other member of the community. Sexual harassment is a form of sex
discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and thereby is
illegal under law as well as a violation of Ohio University policy. Students
alleged to have engaged in sexually harassing conduct will be disciplined in
accordance with the Ohio University Student Code of Conduct.
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