STUDENT AFFAIRS AND STUDENT SERVICES
Room and Board
Student Services and Policies
Student LIFE and Organizations
The Office for Student Affairs
is responsible for the management and coordination of all co-curricular
activities, non-academic support programs and services, and student life
policies and procedures. It also retains budgetary approval over fees which support
student activities.
University Housing, the Career
Services Center, the Counseling and Testing Center, Student Health Services,
the Office of Student Life, the Center for Leadership and Service, the James B. Chavis
University Center, Intramurals, the Givens Performing Arts Center,
Multicultural and Minority Affairs, Greek Life, Student Publications, and
Judicial Affairs all report to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, whose
office is located in Suite 242 on the second floor of Lumbee
Hall.
Every effort is made to
provide an environment which is pleasant and conducive to intellectual growth
and well-being. Through the services and activities affiliated with campus
life, the students at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke may acquire experience
in individual and group leadership and personal development to supplement and
enrich the academic component of their education.
ROOM AND BOARD
STUDENT HOUSING
At UNCP, housing is an
integral part of the educational program.
Campus housing is considered to be more than merely a place to sleep; it
is “home” for many students. The
University’s aim is to provide housing that offers an environment conducive to
studying and to provide an opportunity for each student to develop socially and
academically. Especially mature,
well-qualified students are employed as Resident Advisors. RAs have many duties; however, one of their
primary duties is to extend the services of the Counseling and
Campus housing is located
within walking distance of all campus facilities including classrooms, library,
cafeteria, snack bar, student center, bookstore, post office, and recreational
facilities. A wide selection of campus
recreational facilities and programs is available to all students. Students are encouraged to become involved in
the different activities and student organizations on campus.
A Housing
Agreement/Application must be completed by all students entering UNCP who
request to live on campus. An
application can be obtained from the Housing Office which is located in Student
Affairs,
SUMMER HOUSING
Room and Board are available
during both terms of the Summer Session. An application and a $125 deposit must
be on file before an assignment can be made.
SODEXHO FOOD SERVICE
Customer meal plans are not
transferable under any circumstances, and each student must present his/her
UNCP Braves One Card each time of entry into the cafeteria. No one but the
owner can use the Braves One Card.
Braves One Cards are made in
the UNCP Braves Card Office, located in the
Munch Money may be added to
the Braves One Card at the University Cashier’s Office or the Braves Card
Office. The Braves One Card may then be
used for Debit Card purchases in Bert’s Cafe or in the cafeteria.
All meal plans are valid seven
days a week, except summer session.
STUDENT SERVICES AND POLICIES
COUNSELING AND TESTING Center
The
The center offers confidential
individual and group counseling, educational workshops, testing, and
assessment. Licensed professionals provide counseling services for UNCP
students without cost. Typical concerns addressed are stress, anxiety,
homesickness, disordered eating patterns, depression, family concerns, alcohol
and drug issues, self-esteem, sexuality, and many others. Services are
typically provided by appointment; however, urgent care needs can be addressed
immediately.
The center also offers several
tests including the CLEP, TOEFL, and MAT.
The Counseling and
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
The
MEDICAL HISTORY AND IMMUNIZATIONS
N.C. Law requires that each
student provide proof of immunizations. Any student who does not have the
mandated immunizations and/or does not furnish the required medical statement
within thirty (30) days of the first day of class will be withdrawn from
classes. The University has no authority to waive these requirements and/or
give extension on the thirty (30) day time limit. A medical history form, which
includes the required immunization documentation, should be returned as part of
the admission requirement prior to registration. This form must be completed by
the student and on file with Student Health Services. The director and nurses
on duty are available to assist students in completing the necessary
immunizations. This law applies to all students except the following: students
registered only in off-campus courses; students attending night or weekend
classes only; and students taking a course load of four (4) credit hours or
fewer and residing off campus.
The
The Career Library maintains
resources related to college majors, careers, employers, graduate schools,
internships/co-ops, and the job market. Web services are available for students
to post résumés and references, view job listings, and network with employers.
Workshops are offered
throughout the year on a wide range of career planning topics. The following events are scheduled annually:
CAR 101: Introduction to Career Development, Freshman Seminar tours, Graduate
& Professional School Day, Career Fair, Teacher Education Fairs, and the
Volunteer/Internship Fair.
Representatives from business,
industry, government, healthcare agencies, and public schools visit the
For more information, view the
MULTICULTURAL AND MINORITY AFFAIRS
The Office of Multicultural and
Minority Affairs (OMMA) provides leadership and advocacy to support cultural
diversity and to prepare students to interact in a diverse world. OMMA strives to provide programs and services
that support the academic mission of the University by enhancing the
educational, personal, cultural, and social development of diverse and ethnic
minority student populations. As an agent of change, OMMA seeks to value
cultural diversity in order to promote an empowered society. OMMA is in the business of ensuring that
every UNCP student of color
is equipped and linked to the right resources and services that the University
and community at large have to offer.
OMMA is located on the first floor of Old Main, in the
MULTICULTURAL CENTER
The
DISCIPLINE
The
The aim of all discipline is
two‑fold: first, to develop self‑control in the individual; and
second, to protect the welfare of society. Students who cannot or will not
comply with rules governing the student body are subject to dismissal. The
institution reserves the right to decline to register students whose past
record is such as to indicate moral, scholastic, or general conduct unfitness.
All students are expected to
observe the rules and live by the general codes of conduct as stated above and
enumerated in the Student Handbook.
Students living on campus are expected to observe special rules applicable to
resident students. Conduct unbecoming a
student at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will not be tolerated.
THE
I. Introduction
This policy
is adopted by the Board of Trustees of The University of North Carolina at
Pembroke in conformity with the direction of the Board of Governors of The
University of North Carolina. It is
applicable to all students, faculty members, administrators, and other
employees. This policy is also intended
to comply with the requirements of the
The
In addition, students should
be aware that the UNCP Student Code of Conduct extends to any student whose conduct on or off campus becomes unsatisfactory and is determined to have a
detrimental impact on the mission of the University. Students whose behavior off campus requires
the involvement of law enforcement or other authorities may be subject to
appropriate judicial sanctions from the university. This behavior includes
being intoxicated in public, displaying, driving under the influence, or
illegally possessing or using alcohol, or providing alcohol to students under
legal age. Manufacturing, selling,
using, or possessing narcotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, marijuana,
sedatives, tranquilizers, hallucinogens, and/or other known drugs and/or
chemicals is included in this code, as is buying, selling, possessing, or using
any kind of drug paraphernalia or counterfeit drugs.
The University has developed
drug education, prevention, and intervention programs. Members of the University community are
encouraged to become familiar with the programs and are invited to take
advantage of the services provided.
The Chancellor has designated the Assistant Director
of the Counseling and
II.
Alcohol/Drug Education Programs
The University has established and maintains a program
of education designed to help all members of the University community avoid
involvement with illegal drugs. This
educational program emphasizes these subjects:
The incompatibility of the use or sale of illegal
drugs with the goals of the University;
The legal consequences of involvement with illegal
drugs;
The medical implications of the use of illegal drugs;
and
The ways in which illegal drugs jeopardize an
individual’s present accomplishments and future opportunities.
A. Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT)
ADAPT was initiated in 1988 to provide all members of the University community with coordinated drug-related education, prevention, and intervention services. The term “drugs” includes both legal drugs (i.e., alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nicotine, caffeine, etc.) and illegal drugs as covered by the Controlled Substance Act (N.C.G.S. 90-88 et. seq.). ADAPT defines its mission as prevention, intervention, and education concerning the use and/or abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
A staff member of the Counseling and
ADAPT activities encourage
individuals to:
• Value and maintain sound health.
• Respect state/federal laws and University regulations.
• Recognize and resist pressure to use drugs.
• Promote drug-free activities.
• Promote the use of rehabilitation resources.
• Recognize the incompatibility of drug abuse and achievement of personal goals.
B. Educational Activities and Counseling Services
1. Division of Student Affairs provides the following:
a. Annual notification to all enrolled students of the consequences of drug use and/or abuse.
b. Administration of an annual, anonymous, freshman wellness survey.
c. Educational programs in a variety of formats.
d. A multimedia library on drug related topics.
e. Alternative programming promoting drug-free fun.
f. Living/Learning programs in the residence halls.
g. Observance of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week.
h. Peer-educators to encourage informed choices concerning alcohol consumption and to discourage the use of illegal drugs.
i. Twelve-step meeting schedules, e.g., AA, NA, etc.
j. Referral information for students and employees.
k. Drug assessment and/or counseling for students.
l. Support groups and drug awareness workshops.
m. Drug education for student violators of this Drug Policy.
2. Division of Academic Affairs provides the following:
a. Alcohol/drug modules in all Freshman Seminar classes.
b. Academic credit courses in drug abuse prevention and chemical dependency.
c. Academic credit courses in wellness and fitness.
d. A Wellness Committee to promote healthy choices.
3. Division of
Business Affairs provides the following.
a. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes
consultation, assessment, and referral.
b. Annual written notification of all employees of this Drug Policy, the consequences of drug use/abuse, and available resources, including EAP, for counseling and rehabilitation.
III.
Institutional Policy on Drugs
Individuals
who suspect they may have a drug or alcohol problem are encouraged to seek help
through the Counseling and Testing Center or Employee Assistance Program before
the problem affects their academic performance, work performance or conduct. Anyone reporting to class/work under the
influence of alcohol or illegal drugs or using alcohol or illegal drugs on the
job may be suspended or dismissed without warning. In addition to disciplinary action by the
University, violation of the University’s drug-free policy may be cause for
criminal prosecution by government or law enforcement agencies.
The illegal possession, sale, or use of drugs,
including alcohol, will not be tolerated at the University. Violation will
result in sanctions which may include dismissal from employment and the
termination of student status (suspension or expulsion). The University may
impose sanctions if it is proven by a preponderance of evidence that a
violation has occurred. Students, faculty and staff are subject to federal,
state, and local laws as well as University rules and regulations. Members of
the University community are not entitled to greater immunities or privileges
before the law than those enjoyed by other citizens generally. Although the
University reserves the right to impose more severe sanctions for any violation
of its Illegal Drug and Alcohol Policy as circumstances may warrant, the
minimum penalties that may be imposed for particular offenses are set out
herein below.
A. Alcohol Possession and/or Consumption Regulations
1. Programs exist on campus to assist persons of legal age in making informed choices concerning alcohol.
2. Students of legal age are permitted to possess and consume beer, unfortified wine, fortified wine, spirituous liquor, and mixed beverages only within the confines of their residence hall rooms.
3. A student, age 21 or older, is permitted to carry in and consume beer (limit 72 oz.), unfortified wine (limit 30 oz.), or wine coolers (limit 60 oz. with 17% or less alcohol content) at the annual semi-formal Homecoming Dance. The sharing of alcoholic beverages during the dance is prohibited. Violators will be dismissed from the Homecoming Dance and will be subject to disciplinary action. Spirituous liquor and fortified wine (more than 17% alcohol, e.g., sherry, brandy) are prohibited at the Homecoming Dance. Individuals may be prohibited from bringing in alcohol, if it appears that they have consumed alcoholic beverages prior to the dance.
4. Student possession and/or consumption of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited at any location except as indicated in Section III, Subsection A, 2 and 3 of this Drug Policy.
5. Student fees cannot be used to purchase alcohol.
6. Kegs are not permitted on campus. Students are not to possess kegs, or any other common source containers of alcohol such as “party balls,” or use any item such as bathtubs, trash cans, or similar container to hold alcohol. Beer funnels or other alcohol paraphernalia used for rapid consumption is not permitted anywhere on campus. Students are not allowed to construct or own a table used for the purpose of “beer pong” on campus. Kegs, or any other rapid alcohol consumption paraphernalia brought onto campus, will be seized as contraband by the Campus Police and the contents destroyed. Kegs may be retrieved with proof of ownership when the student is prepared to remove them from campus. The Chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke reserves the right to approve the use of alcoholic beverages (including kegs or beer) at special functions, provided appropriate permits are obtained from the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
7. In an
effort to create sanctions for the violations to the University alcohol and
drug policy that reflect UNCP’s commitment to reduce
underage and high-risk drinking and adherence to General Statute 18B-302, the
following will be enforced on a case-to-case basis, but not limited to:
Minimum sanctions against students for
underage consumption or possession/public display of alcohol:
a. 1st Offense - Offenders will
participate in a drug education and/or counseling program at their cost
(currently $50); parental notification of offenses.
b. 2nd Offense - Offenders will
participate in additional drug counseling and assessment and follow all
counseling recommendations; offenders will pay the fee for this program
(currently $100); parental notification of offenses; conduct probation.
c. 3rd Offense - Suspension from
the University for a period of at least one semester.
8. Sanctions for consumption, public display,
or excessive use of alcohol (See Section C) by students 21 and older that
require the involvement of campus police or the student affairs office shall be
determined on a case-to-case basis, but may include:
a. 1st Offense - Offenders
participate in a drug education and/or counseling program at their cost
(currently $50)
b. 2nd Offense - Offenders
participate in additional drug counseling and assessment and follow all
counseling recommendations. Offenders
will pay the fee for this program (Currently $100) and be placed on conduct
probation.
c. 3rd Offense - Suspension from
the University for a period of at least one semester.
9. It is against the law for anyone to sell
or give any alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-one (21) or to aid or abet
such a person in selling, purchasing or possessing any alcoholic beverage. Any person under twenty-one who aids or abets
an underage person in violating this law may be fined $500, imprisoned for 6
months, or both. Any person twenty-one or older who aids or abets an underage
person to violate this law may be fined $2000, imprisoned for 2 years, or
both. (General Statute 18B-302) It is the policy of the University to cooperate
with local law enforcement who may be investigating incidents where violations
of this law have been committed on and off campus.
Minimum sanctions for students over 21 who
provide alcohol to minors:
a. Offenders will participate in a drug
education and/or counseling program at their cost (currently $50). This program will focus on alcohol laws,
responsible service practices, and social host liability laws.
b. Conduct probation for a term to be
determined by the judicial process.
c. A second offense of this violation will
mean suspension from the University for a period of at least one semester.
10. Campus mandatory drug education/counseling must be completed within 40 days of the initial referral; if not, the student must complete an approved off-campus drug education/counseling program at his/her expense BEFORE being permitted to register for future classes or graduate. Failure to keep campus drug education/counseling appointments will result in a $25 fee for each missed appointment.
11. Guests in violation of this Drug Policy shall be required to leave campus and could face additional sanctions, including arrest and criminal charges. Students who have guests on campus are responsible for their guests at all times and will be held accountable for their guest’s actions.
12. Penalties for employees who violate any applicable
laws or University policies regarding illegal possession or use of alcohol or
provision of alcohol to persons under 21 years of age will be determined on a
case-by-case basis and will cover the entire range of penalties available to
the University as an employer, including but not limited to suspension and
discharge from employment.
B. Social Host Liability Law
In
addition to the substantial criminal penalties for furnishing alcohol to an
underage person and/or helping an underage person obtain alcohol, individuals
and student groups serving alcohol to friends or guests should be aware that
if:
1. A
person serves an alcoholic beverage to someone whom the server knew, or should
have known, was under the influence of alcohol, and
2. The
server knew that person would shortly thereafter drive an automobile; a jury
could conclude, some injury could result
from the negligent conduct. This means that, if someone is injured by a drunk
driver and sues the person(s) who served the driver alcohol, a jury might find
that the server(s) were partly responsible for the injuries and order the
server(s) to pay substantial damages to the injured person or his/her estate.
Significant personal consequences could result to the host or provider of the
alcohol. The above information is not intended as legal advice. If uncertain
about this issue, contact a private attorney.
C. Excessive and/or Harmful Use of Alcohol
Substance
abuse, especially alcohol abuse, is a significant problem on university
campuses. The University strives to create a healthy academic and social
environment that states high-risk or underage drinking will not be tolerated.
Excessive and/or harmful use of alcohol is any abuse of alcoholic beverages, as
determined on a case-by-case basis by the Associate Vice-Chancellor of Student
Affairs. Examples of excessive and/or harmful use of alcohol include, but are
not limited to:
1. Use of alcohol which leads to medical
consequences such as passing out, blackouts (loss of memory), gastritis
(vomiting, retching), physical injuries, or other medical problems.
2. Use
of alcohol in association with inappropriate behavior.
3. A
pattern of episodes of alcohol related violations of the Student Code of
Conduct.
4. A single episode of intoxication in which
the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs or his/her designee believes
that the level of alcohol consumption posed a risk to the student’s health or
well-being. Students who fall under this category of policy violation may be
referred to the Emergency Health and Safety committee if their behavior is
deemed a safety risk. (Section V, Administrative Policies of the Student
Handbook)
D.
Illegal Possession of Drugs and/or Paraphernalia by UNCP
Students, Staff, and Faculty
1. For a first offense involving the illegal possession or use of any controlled substance identified in Schedule I, N.C. General Statutes 90-89, or Schedule II, N.C. General Statutes 90-90, the minimum penalty shall be suspension from enrollment and from employment for a period of at least one semester or its equivalent.
2. For a first offense involving the illegal possession or use of any controlled substance identified in Schedules III through IV, N.C. General Statutes 90-91 through 90-94, (including, but not limited to, marijuana, rohypnol, phenobarbital, codeine) and/or the possession of drug paraphernalia, the minimum penalty shall be probation, for a period to be determined on a case-by-case basis, and mandatory participation in a drug education/counseling program. Refusal or failure to abide by the terms of probation shall result in suspension from enrollment or from employment for any unexpired balance of the prescribed period of probation. In addition, a person on probation must agree to participation in a drug education and counseling program, at the cost of the offender (currently $100 for students), consent to regular drug testing at his or her cost, and accept such other conditions and restrictions, including a program of community service, as the Chancellor or the Chancellor’s designee deems appropriate. This does not preclude criminal action from being initiated.
3. Students’ participation in illegal drug activity off campus may be sanctioned on campus when a nexus to that activity exists on campus. Such activities may include but are not limited to drug testing results for internship participation or athletic requirements. Athletes referred directly by the athletic director for NCAA regulation violations do not incur the above fees, but are subject to the missed appointment fee.
4. Campus mandatory drug
education/counseling for students must be completed within 40
days of the initial referral; if not, the student must complete an approved
off-campus drug education/counseling program at his/her expense BEFORE being
permitted to register for future classes, transfer, or graduate. Failure to
keep campus drug education/counseling appointments will result in a $25 fee for
each missed appointment. This fee applies to all referred offenders from campus
police, student affairs, and athletics.
5. For second or other subsequent offenses involving controlled substances, progressively more severe penalties shall be imposed; for students, the minimum penalty cannot be less than suspension for a progressively longer term; more severe penalties may be imposed, including expulsion of students and discharge of employees. To be readmitted after a suspension, the student (at his/her own expense) must submit documentation of multiple negative drug tests over a period of time and meet such other conditions as the University may require.
6. Section 483 of the Federal Higher Education Amendments of 1998 states: “A student who has been convicted of any offense under Federal or State law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance under this title during the period beginning on the date of such conviction” and lasting for one year, two years, or indefinitely, depending on the offense.
E. Trafficking in Illegal Drugs by UNCP Students, Staff, and Faculty
1. For the illegal manufacture, sale or delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture, sale or deliver, any controlled substance identified in Schedule I, N.C. General Statutes 90-89 or Schedule II, N.C. General Statutes 90-90 (including, but not limited to, heroin, mescaline, lysergic acid diethylamide, opium, cocaine, amphetamine, methaqualone) any student shall be expelled and any employee shall be terminated.
2. For a first offense involving the illegal manufacture, sale or delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture, sale or deliver, any controlled substance identified in Schedules III through IV, N.C. General Statutes 90-91 through 90-94, (including, but not limited to, marijuana, rohypnol, phenobarbital, codeine) the minimum penalty shall be suspension from enrollment or employment for a period of at least one semester or its equivalent. For a second offense, any student shall be expelled and any employee shall be terminated.
F. Abuse of Prescription and/or Over-the-counter Medications
The abuse of legal medications can
lead to serious health complications for the user. Abuse of some medications
can also lead the individual to exhibit behavior which is dangerous to self and
others. The University strongly supports efforts of individuals to change
maladaptive behavior and offers services through both the
1. The North Carolina General Statute (14-35) defines hazing as follows: “to subject another student to physical injury as part of an initiation, or as a prerequisite to membership, into any organized school group.”
2. Hazing violations involving drugs and/or alcohol will be required to participate in the campus mandatory drug education/counseling program as well as incur all costs associated with the program.
H. Suspension Pending Final Disposition
A student faculty member, administrator, or other employee charged with a violation of this policy may be suspended from enrollment and employment before initiation or completion of regular disciplinary proceedings if, assuming the truth of the charges, the Chancellor or his designee concludes that the person’s continued presence would constitute a clear and immediate danger to the health or welfare of any member of the University community. When a suspension is imposed, an appropriate hearing of the charges against the person suspended shall be held as promptly as possible.
I.
Process
for Imposition of Penalties
Students, faculty, and staff are subject to all local, state, and federal laws relating to drug use and possession. Action on the part of the University is based upon its right to carry out its appropriate mission and is not designed to be merely punitive. University action is not dependent upon and does not preclude criminal or civil action in the courts.
Penalties will be imposed by the
University in accordance with procedural safeguards applicable to disciplinary
actions against students, faculty
members, administrators, and other employees, as required by Section 502 D(3)
and Section 603 of the University Code; by the Board of Governors policies
applicable to other employees exempt from the State Personnel Act; and by
regulations of the State Personnel Commission. Faculty should refer to section
5-5, “Due Process Before Discharge or the Imposition of Serious Sanctions” and
Appendix H in the Faculty Handbook.
Students should refer to the “Student Government Association
Constitution” in the Student Handbook,
Article IV, “The University Hearing and Appeal System.” SPA
employees should refer to the State Personnel Manual (available through the
Human Resources Office or on the OSP Website at
http://www.osp.state.nc.us/manuals/dropmenu.html ), Section 7 ,
“Disciplinary/Appeals/Grievances” and UNCP’s “SPA
Employee Grievance and Appeal Policy.”
EPA employees should refer to the UNCP’s
handbook for EPA employees, “Personnel Police for Employees Exempt from the
State Personnel Act , UNCP,” Section IV.
J. Policy
Implementation and Reporting
1.
If and in the manner required by the UNC Board of Governors or UNC
General Administration, the Chancellor shall submit annually to the Board of
Trustees a report on campus activities related to illegal drugs for the
preceding year. A copy of that report shall be provided to the President, who
shall confer with the Chancellor about the effectiveness of the campus
program. The report shall include the
information required by the Board of Governors, such as the following:
(a) a listing of the major educational activities
conducted during the year;
(b) a report on any illegal drug-related incidents,
including any sanctions imposed;
(c) an assessment by the Chancellor of the
effectiveness of the campus program; and
(d) any proposed changes in this policy.
2.
If and in the manner required by the U.S. Department of Education, on a
biennial basis (in even-numbered years), the Chancellor’s designated
coordinator of drug education shall conduct a review of UNCP’s
program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit
drugs and alcohol by students and employees to determine its effectiveness and
recommend any changes that need to be implemented and to ensure that the
sanctions required herein are enforced consistently. This report shall be
prepared in the format prescribed, if any, by the U.S. Department of
Education. A copy shall be provided to
the Chancellor and a copy maintained on file by the Office of the Vice
Chancellor for Student Affairs.
IV. Health
Risks of Psychoactive Drugs
All psychoactive drugs
(including alcohol) can produce negative health risks associated with long-term
chronic use. Some, but not all, related health risks are listed below.
Alcohol:
(medically classified as a depressant) Central nervous system depression,
impaired judgment, liver damage, malnutrition, pancreatitis,
lowered immunities, and severe birth defects in babies whose mothers used
alcohol during pregnancy. An overdose may result in a coma and death.
Cocaine:
Anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, perforation of the nasal septum, seizures, cardiac
arrest.
Depressants:
(e.g., Librium, Xanax, Valium) Central nervous system
depression, staggering gait, visual disturbances, lethargy, dizziness, and
nausea or death.
Hallucinogens:
(e.g., LSD, PCP, and hallucinogenic mushrooms) Visual distortions, increased
heart rate and blood pressure, psychotic episodes, panic disorders, and
flashbacks.
Inhalants:
Nausea, headaches and perceptual distortions. Permanent damage to bone marrow,
lungs, liver and kidneys and a risk of lung or cardiac arrest with initial or
repeated use.
Marijuana:
Increased heart rate, lowered body temperature, impaired coordination, appetite
stimulation, weakened immune system, increased risk of throat/lung cancer, and
speech/memory/learning distortions. Long term use may result in short term
memory loss, amotivational syndrome, and reproductive
system abnormalities.
Narcotics:
(e.g., codeine, heroin, morphine) Shallow breathing, reduced sex drive, apathy,
anxiety, mood swings, nausea, and respiratory depression. An overdose may
induce a coma, convulsions, respiratory arrest or death.
Rohypnol: (flunitrazepam, commonly called the date rape drug) Drowsiness, impaired motor skills, and inability to
recall events. Combined with alcohol or other drugs may lead to respiratory
depression, aspiration, and death.
Stimulants:
(amphetamines) Anxiety, agitation, malnutrition, irregular heartbeat, chronic
sleeplessness, and amphetamine psychosis.
PARKING AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Each motor vehicle, including
two‑wheeled vehicles, driven or parked on campus by students, faculty, or
staff must be registered with the Cashier’s Office and must display a valid
parking permit. Fees are established annually and appropriate notification is
provided.
North Carolina Senate Bill 627
requires all students to submit proof of motor vehicle insurance prior to
purchasing a parking permit. In order to comply with this legislation, students
must provide the following: 1) Name of Insurance Company; 2) Policy Number of
Insured; and 3) Certification that the insurance meets the minimum needs
established by North Carolina: $30,000 for bodily injury to one person, $60,000
for bodily injury to two persons or more, $25,000 for property damage.
All students, faculty, and
staff members are subject to traffic rules and regulations. It is each
individual’s responsibility to obtain a copy of the Traffic Rules and
Regulations when registering a vehicle. These regulations are strictly enforced
by the campus police. Fines must be paid before any records will be released
from the University. Conviction of a violation of the traffic laws while operating
a vehicle on campus has the same effect on your driver’s license as a
conviction for the same offense on the public highways. The speed limit on
campus is 20 mph and is enforced.
It is a privilege and not a
right for a person to keep or operate a motor vehicle on campus. Each student,
faculty, or staff member must agree to comply with the traffic rules and
regulations before keeping or operating a vehicle at The University of North
Carolina at Pembroke. The University reserves the right to withdraw motor
vehicle privileges from any person at any time.
Parking facilities on campus
are limited and on occasions there will not be sufficient parking spaces
available to accommodate all vehicles in their respective legal parking zones.
In such instances, the driver concerned IS NOT PERMITTED to park in an illegal
or restricted zone.
All parking fines are due to
be paid within fifteen (15) days of the issuance date, unless they are appealed
within those fifteen days. If appealed, payment of assessments will not become
due until notification of the Traffic Appeal Board to the person being assessed
of its decision not to reverse the citation, at which time payment must be made
within fifteen (15) days. Information regarding the Traffic Appeal Board is
contained in the Traffic Rules and
Regulations Handbook.
STUDENT LIFE AND ORGANIZATIONS
The
Office of Student Life and the James B. Chavis University Center are major components of the
Division of Student Affairs serving the university community. The mission of
the Office of Student Life is to complement the University’s academic
curriculum and to enhance the overall educational experiences of students
through the development of leadership opportunities, orientation programs, and
exposure to social, cultural, recreational, and governance
programs. Through providing a wide range of co-curricular opportunities the
depar
James B. Chavis University Center
The James B. Chavis University Center serves as the hub of campus
activities. Located in the center of campus, the James B. Chavis
University Center houses offices for the Office of Student Life, the Student
Government Association, the Career Services Center, the Counseling and Testing
Center, a computer lab, an Information Booth/Student Supply Store, the
cafeteria, Bert’s Cafe, a game room, student lounges, three conference rooms, a
meditation room, and the campus post office boxes.
Center for Leadership and Service
The Center for Leadership and
Service is located within the Office of Student Life in University Center Room
220. The Leadership Library is housed within the Center for Leadership and
Service and includes a number of leadership resources for both student
organizations and individual students. The Director of Leadership and Community
Service oversees the Leadership and Service Opportunities Program (LSOP). LSOP
provides opportunities through educational workshops and programs, community
service projects, and service-learning for students to recognize and develop
their leadership potential. LSOP includes a recognition program in which students
that complete a series of workshops and participate in service will be awarded
at an annual Awards Brunch. Freshmen students are recognized as Horizon
Leaders. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are recognized as Distinguished
Leaders. Seniors may also be recognized as Leadership Fellows. The Leadership
Transcript is developed for Leadership Fellows to detail their participation in
the LSOP. It includes information about LSOP workshop attendance, along with
detailed information about each community and campus service project completed
by a student. The transcript is designed to be an addition to the student’s
resume and academic transcript.
The Center for Leadership and
Service is instrumental in facilitating service-learning development at UNCP.
Service-learning is an experiential learning method of instruction. It
integrates academic curriculum or personal development with service to meet a
community need. Reflection is an integral component to service-learning.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Student Government Association
The purpose of the Student
Government Association (SGA) is to represent and safeguard interests of the
students. It is basically a political organization providing students with an
avenue for actions in matters pertaining to student rights and welfare.
Although discipline is the
legal responsibility of the administration, the principle of Student Government
is fully supported by the administration and faculty. All students attending
UNCP automatically become members of the Student Government Association.
Student Government functions through its elected representatives and its
sponsor, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Officers of the Student
Government are elected by the student body each spring according to the
constitution and bylaws of the organization.
Student Senate
The Legislative Branch of the
Student Government Association, the Student Senate, functions as the policy‑making
body of the SGA. Also, the Senate recommends policies and regulations necessary
and proper to promote the general welfare of the student body. The Senate is
empowered to schedule the time and place of its meetings, provided that there
are regular meetings at least once every two weeks. Composition of the Senate
is one representative for every 150 students, based upon the previous September
enrollment. The President of the Senate is the Vice President of the Student
Government Association.
Association of Campus Entertainment
The Association of Campus
Entertainment (ACE) is the student programming organization on campus and
receives its funding through the Student Government Association. The ACE Coordinator
is appointed by the SGA President. ACE
works cooperatively with the Office of Student Life to provide entertainment,
activities, and special events such as comedians, singers, bands, dances,
movies, Homecoming Week Activities, Premiere Week, and Spring Fling.
Greek Governing
Boards
The purpose of the various
Greek Governing Boards is to provide self-governance to all Greek organizations
through decisions made by peers. The
Greek Governing Boards provide autonomy to all Greek chapters on campus. Leaders are elected by peers to serve the
Greek community by creating policies and procedures in order to hold the Greek
community to a high standard. The
various Greek governing boards provide systems of communication throughout the
UNC Pembroke community.
ATHLETICS
Intercollegiate Athletics
The University of North
Carolina at Pembroke excels in athletics in both men’s and women’s competition.
Recognition is achieved through competition in the Peach Belt Athletic
Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Division
II). Eight men’s sports and eight women’s sports give UNC Pembroke recognition
at the local, state, and national levels. Men’s varsity sports are sponsored in
baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track and field,
and wrestling while women’s sports include basketball, softball, volleyball,
cross country, track and field, tennis, golf, and soccer.
The purposes of the
intercollegiate athletic program at The University of North Carolina at
Pembroke are to promote the roles of athletics in support of the stated mission
of the University and to promote the education and development of students
through participation in intercollegiate athletics. Such participation is seen
as a direct contributor to “education as a lifelong experience,” an experience
which enhances and enriches the social and physical lives of students. The
athletic program encourages broad student involvement and is committed to
protecting and developing the physical and educational welfare of the student-athletes
who participate as players as well as the students who participate as
spectators.
Student-athletes are expected
to strive toward becoming effective, contributing members of society, to be
positive role models both on campus and in the university community, and to
carry out their academic responsibilities as they follow a normal progression
toward meeting requirements for a degree.
The Peach Belt Athletic
Conference begins its sixteenth year as an all-sports conference this fall. In
1991, the conference held championships in men’s and women’s basketball, but
now conducts championships in twelve sports. As a conference, the Peach Belt
has been very successful at the national level with twenty- three National
Championships. UNC Pembroke has been very competitive in the Peach Belt
Conference. UNC Pembroke’s history is steeped with a very rich tradition, while
the University’s programs have seen success at the conference level and have
advanced to compete at the national level.
Athletic grants‑in‑aid,
as established by the NCAA, are offered in all of UNCP’s
intercollegiate sports programs for both men and women upon recommendation of
the head coach and approval of the Director of Athletics.
Intramurals
The Intramurals Program
believes that leisure physical activity and enjoyment are vital to a person’s
total well‑being. Based upon this belief, the intramural program provides
a broad and diversified program of recreational sport activities for the
University’s students, faculty, and staff. The University of North Carolina at
Pembroke student has opportunities for participation in over a dozen intramural
activities, and if that is not sufficient recreational opportunity, there are
also recreational swimming, weight lifting, and fitness activities.
CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Cultural Programs
There are many opportunities
for cultural enrichment at UNCP. The University Theatre produces two mainstage plays each year, plus numerous studio theatre
productions. The Givens Performing Arts
Center’s Broadway and More, Nostalgia Concert, and On Stage for Youth Series
provide twelve to eighteen professional touring groups each year. The Distinguished Speaker Series presents
four to five nationally recognized personalities each year.
The Department of Music
provides a significant number of programs throughout the academic year
including the Moore Hall Recital Series, a UNCP Ensemble Series, as well as
student and faculty recitals. The Moore Hall Series involves three to four
programs each semester featuring solo artists, chamber groups, instrumental and
vocal jazz ensembles, and even small operatic/musical theatre productions.
These performing artists are known throughout the state, region, and beyond.
The Ensemble Series involves an array of varied performances by the Concert
Choir, Pembroke Chamber Singers, University Band, University Jazz Choir,
University Jazz Ensemble, UNCP Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, etc. These ensembles
are open to all students regardless of major.
Each year the Office of
Student Life staff sponsors “A Taste of Culture,” a celebration of UNCP’s cultural diversity. This is a program that consists
of various displays presented by UNCP students, faculty, and staff which
represents their respective cultural backgrounds. Displays often include food
items to be sampled, hence the name “A Taste of Culture.” Entertainment
typically includes Native American dancers, African American dancers, Latin
American dancers, Japanese dancers, singers, etc.
Miss UNCP and Mr. and Miss Homecoming
The Miss University of North
Carolina at Pembroke Scholarship Pageant is held on campus during each spring
semester. It is a precursor to the Miss North Carolina Pageant, in which Miss
UNCP competes annually.
Mr. and Miss Homecoming are
selected each spring by popular vote and are crowned at halftime during the
men’s homecoming basketball game. Miss
UNCP and Mr. and Miss Homecoming represent the University at various functions,
including parades and local pageants.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
The UNCP community encourages
participation in a variety of campus clubs and organizations. Most departments
have clubs for their majors. Other clubs encourage contact among diverse
students, including the Native American Student Organization, the African
American Student Organization, and the International Student Organization.
Honorary Organizations
Outstanding students at UNC
Pembroke may become members of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Gamma Beta
Phi National Honor Society, and of the following national honor societies:
Alpha Phi Sigma (criminal justice), Alpha Psi Omega
(drama), Phi Alpha (social work), Phi Alpha Theta (history), Psi Chi (psychology), and Sigma Tau
Delta (English).
Co‑curricular and Service Activities
The UNCP community encourages
students to share their talents by becoming involved in co‑curricular
activities at the University, which complement the academic programs.
Co-curricular activities include APPLE Corps (peer leadership), University
Marshals, Student Ambassadors, University Band, Pep Band, Chamber Singers, Concert
Choir, Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Gospel Choir, WNCP‑Television, The Indianhead (yearbook), The Pine Needle (student newspaper), The Aurochs (literary magazine),
University Theatre, and cheerleaders.
Religious Organizations
UNC Pembroke religious
organizations provide opportunities for spiritual enrichment, social
activities, and religious service. They seek to integrate spiritual values,
intellectual pursuits, and personal development.
Greek Life
Involvement in Greek Life is considered to be the premier leadership
experience on the college campus today.
Greek Life provides an opportunity for lifetime membership in a
fraternity or sorority committed to values-based leadership. The cornerstones of Greek Life are academic
excellence, leadership, community service and philanthropy, as well as
brotherhood and sisterhood. Greek
membership provides resources for mentorship, and career services. UNC Pembroke hosts a number of Greek chapters
designed to provide a great fit for students.
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Students selected for
inclusion in this publication are chosen by a joint faculty‑student
committee and are judged on their total contributions to the University rather
than their academic achievements alone.