The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted in 1990 to protect the rights of persons’ with disabilities. University Housing has several residential facilities that are ADA compliant to help students with disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) through the Office of Student Affairs prior to enrollment or at the start of each new semester. Students must meet the federal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) to have a qualified disability, which defines a disability as the following: “A cognitive, physical, or emotional impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities such as working or learning.” Any student requesting accommodation must submit a written request to University Housing and the Office of Student Affairs. Students must also be able to provide valid documentation from an appropriate expert, professional or agency that: 1. States the disability(ies) and methods used to arrive at diagnosis. 2. Describes the diagnostic criteria and/or instruments used. 3. And in the case of a learning disability ADD, or ADHD, is reasonably current and describes the current functional limitations.
Since drug and alcohol abuse constitute a major problem in today’s society, University Housing and Northeastern State University will make special efforts to both educate and assist students concerning both areas. The following is a summary of the programs available: *Alcohol Awareness Coordinator – Can provide information on alcohol awareness and the dangers alcohol may cause. *Counselor In Residence- Can provide advice and referral for counseling. *Student Health Center - Can provide counseling, and referral to appropriate on-campus and off-campus agencies which includes medical treatment.
Northeastern State University will disclose information from a student’s education records only with the written consent of the student, with the following exceptions as defined in FERPA, as amended, which waive prior student consent:
In accordance with FERPA, as amended, eligible students are entitled to access official educational records directly related to the student, including the right of inspection and review. Students should contact the appropriate records custodian for more information. A list of the types, location, and custodians of educational records is included below.
Students have the right to ask to have records corrected that they believe are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of their privacy rights. Contact each department for more information.
Admissions and Academic Records- CASE Building -2nd Floor Registrar Health Records- Student Health Center- University Nurse Financial and Business Records- CASE Building 2nd Floor- Director, Business Affairs Career Records- Career Services- Haskell Hall A1 Director of Career Services University Disciplinary Records- Student Affairs- Admin 204 Dean, Student Affairs Housing & Housing Disciplinary Records- Housing Office Leoser Center- Director of Housing
The following policy statement has been developed to ensure compliance with both the “Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988” and the “Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989”. Northeastern State University recognizes that it is in the best interest of the University, its employees and its students, to promote a healthy and productive environment, to provide education and assistance, relative to the dangers involved in the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol. This responsibility demands implementation of programs and services which facilitate that effort.
University policy strictly prohibits the illegal use, possession, manufacture, dispensing distribution of illegal drugs, controlled substances, 3.2 beer or alcoholic beverages in the work place, or its premises, University housing, or as a part of any University-sponsored activity.
All students and employees must abide by this policy as a condition of enrollment or employment. Continuance of employment or enrollment following receipt of this policy constitutes acceptance of this policy by the employee or student.
Sanctions for violation of this policy include, but are not limited to, expulsion, termination of employment, referral for prosecution and/or completion, at the individual’s expense, of an appropriate rehabilitation program. Any disciplinary action shall be taken in accordance with applicable policies of Northeastern State University.
It should be noted by employees that they are also subject to the University’s Drug-Free Work Place Policy. Employees are referred to that policy for additional sanctions. It is also within the discretion of the University to refer any violations to the appropriate authorities for criminal prosecution.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 20 USC S. 1232g was enacted in 1974 to protect the privacy of a student’s educational records. FERPA, which has also been referred to as the Buckley Amendment, was most recently revised in the Fall of 2000. University Housing would like to notify you of the following specific rights you have under FERPA:
1. The right to inspect and review a student’s education records; 2. The right to amend inaccurate or misleading information; 3. The right to consent or not consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information; 4. And the right to file a complaint against an educational institution.
The procedure for requesting, amending, or filing information related to educational records is available through the Student Affairs, Student Financial Services, Business Affairs, and Admissions & Records offices. Please note that the University also has certain rights and legal responsibilities under FERPA. These include: the ability to disclose or access records for audits, evaluations, or to enforce or comply with legal reporting requirements to federal or state agencies; the responsibility to disclose personally identifiable information to appropriate parties to protect the health and safety of the student or community; the ability to disclose student directory information if you have been notified that certain types of information of provided to the public and the disclosure of records in connection with criminal disciplinary procedures.
There is a copy of the pertinent provisions of FERPA that is available at your request through the Student Affairs office. Students are allowed one free copy of this material. If you would like to review the law regarding your privacy rights in its entirety, it is recommended you consult the U.S. Department of Education web site. If you have questions or concerns regarding this information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 918-444-2120.
Unpaid student accounts, including checks returned to the university by the bank, are considered to be in violation of university regulations as set forth by the Board of Regents and therefore become disciplinary matters. A hold will be placed on future enrollments until such violations are corrected. A $25 service charge will be added