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GENERAL INFORMATION

Historical Sketch
On March 7, 1887, the General Assembly of North Carolina passed a bill establishing a normal (teacher education) school for the education of the Indians of Robeson County. The law, passed in response to a petition from the Indian people of the area, established a Board of Trustees and appropriated five hundred dollars to be used for salaries. It was left to the Indians of Robeson County to finance the purchase of land and the construction of a building. The first building was a two-story wooden structure located on one acre about a mile west of the University’s present location. The Croatan Normal School opened in the fall of 1887 with fifteen students. The first diploma was awarded in 1905.

The school was moved to the University’s present location in 1909, on the west side of the Town of Pembroke. In 1911, the General Assembly changed the name of the school to Indian Normal School of Robeson County, and, in 1913, the name was changed to the Cherokee Indian Normal School of Robeson County. In 1923, a brick building with classrooms, offices, and an auditorium was completed. This building, which became known as Old Main, still stands on the campus and is a registered National Historic Landmark.

Before 1926, instruction had been at the elementary and high school levels. That year the Board of Trustees added a two-year normal (teacher education) program beyond high school, and elementary instruction was phased out. The first ten diplomas in the normal program were awarded in 1928. In the early 1930’s the school began phasing in the first two years of a college curriculum. By 1939, a four-year curriculum was in place, and the first college degrees were awarded in 1940. In recognition of this, the General Assembly changed the name to Pembroke State College for Indians the next year.

In 1942, non-teaching baccalaureate degree programs were added. Then in 1945, enrollment was opened to all federally recognized Indian groups, not just the Indians of Robeson County. A few years later, in 1949, the name of the College was shortened to Pembroke State College.

Until 1953, this was the only state-supported, four-year college for Indians in the U.S. In 1953 the Board of Trustees approved the admission of white students, with some restrictions on the number admitted. Then, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s school desegregation decision, the Board opened the College to all qualified applicants, without regard to race, in 1954.

In 1969, the General Assembly changed the name to Pembroke State University, and the school was designated as a regional university to provide undergraduate and graduate programs of instruction to serve the needs of this region and the state. The University became one of the sixteen constituent institutions of the newly created University of North Carolina in 1972. The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina approved the addition of the first master’s degree programs, in professional education, at Pembroke State University in 1978. Since then, other graduate programs have been added along with additional baccalaureate degree programs.

In 1996, the General Assembly approved the University’s request to change the name from Pembroke State University to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Mission of the University
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a comprehensive university committed to academic excellence in a balanced program of teaching, research, and service. It offers a broad range of degrees and nationally accredited professional programs at the bachelor’s level and selected programs at the master’s levels. Combining the opportunities available at a large university with the personal attention characteristic of a small college, the University provides an intellectually challenging environment created by a faculty dedicated to effective teaching, interaction with students, and scholarship. Graduates are academically and personally prepared for rewarding careers, postgraduate education, and community leadership.

Founded in 1887 to educate American Indians, the University now serves a student body reflective of the rich cultural diversity of American society. As it stimulates interaction within and among its cultural groups, the University enables its students to become informed, principled, and tolerant citizens with a global perspective.

The University encourages the pursuit of education as a lifelong experience so that its graduates will be equipped to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. Drawing strength from its heritage, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke continues to expand its leadership role in enriching the intellectual, economic, social, and cultural life of the region and beyond.

Mission of the Student Affairs Division
The University’s mission is predicated upon a philosophy of comprehensive and lifelong learning. Consistent with this philosophy, the Division of Student Affairs actively supports the University’s mission for academic excellence in a balanced program of teaching, research and service by providing comprehensive programs and services that will foster the intellectual, social, cultural, physical and emotional development of each individual student. By providing an environment in which community is nurtured, students are encouraged to contribute responsibly to the University and to society in general.

Office for Student Affairs
The Office for Student Affairs is responsible for the management and coordination of
co-curricular activities, non-academic support programs leadership and community service programs and student life policies. Services and programs are designed to integrate students into University life, enhance students’ total development with particular emphasis on intellectual, social, cultural, emotional and personal development. Students are encouraged to contribute responsibly to the University and to society in general.
University Housing, Career Services, Counseling and Testing, Student Health Services, Student Life, Chavis University Center, Multicultural and Minority Affairs, Intramurals, the Givens Performing Arts Center, Greek Life, Center for Leadership and Service, 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.

Student Life
The mission for Student Life is to complement the University’s academic program and to enhance the overall educational experiences of students through the development of and exposure to social, cultural, and leadership programs.

The Office of Student Life is located in Room 225 of the Chavis University Center. All student activities are scheduled through this office and are recorded on a master calendar.

The Student Life staff is available for: (1) advisement in planning social, cultural, and educational events; (2) guidance and resource for all UNCP chartered clubs and organizations; (3) advisement to the Student Government Association and the Association of Campus Entertainment; (4) development, implementation and supervision of rules and regulations for all student activities; (5) implementation and development of programs, services and activities.

The Distinguished Speaker Series, coordinated by Student Life, exposes UNCP students to successful nationally known people who can present on various topics of interest dealing with culture, politics, leadership issues and more, along with sharing stories of how they became successful.

Parents Weekend is a special program coordinated by Student Life that is designed to bring students, their families and the university together for fun, fellowship and information sharing.

Center for Leadership and Service
The Center for Leadership & Service is located within the Multicultural Center, Old Main Room 121. 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 & Community Service oversees the Leadership & Service Opportunities Program (LSOP). The LSOP provides opportunities through educational workshops and programs, community service projects, and service-learning for students to recognize and develop their leadership potential. The LSOP includes a recognition program in which students that complete a series of workshops and participate in service will be awarded at an annual ceremony. 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 of Leadership & 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.

Multicultural and Minority Affairs
The Office of Multicultural and Minority Affairs (OMMA) is located in the Multicultural Center, Room 124 of Old Main. 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. The Office also serves as an umbrella to International Student Services. As an agent of change OMMA seeks to value cultural diversity in order to promote and empower society through its peer mentoring program, leadership & multicultural workshops, and diversity awareness programs. 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 have to offer. The staff welcomes all students to participate in the programs, resources, and services provided.

International Student Services
International Student Services provides services to international students that will enhance their campus and community experiences at UNC Pembroke. ISS helps international students with practical needs such as weekly shuttle bus service, and transportation to and from airports at the beginning and end of each semester. ISS provides various services including orientation (in conjunction with International Program), counseling and host family services to help international students make successful transitions to American campus life. ISS organizes various cultural and educational programs and excursions for international students to have a rich experience of American life as well as providing a platform for international students to contribute their talents to the campus and communities through various voluntary services. In addition, ISS serves as an excellent resource for the International Student Organization. Many of the services enjoyed by international students are also extended to foreign visiting faculty.

Study Abroad
The Study Abroad Office, located in the International House, provides students with assistance in organizing international experiences during their UNCP career, which is increasingly necessary for success in today’s society. The Study Abroad Office can assist students in identifying an appropriate opportunity, developing a funding strategy, and preparing for the international experience. Upon return, the Study Abroad Office can assist students in understanding the impact of the international experience and how to use it in their academics and career development.

Career Center
The Career Services Center is located in the Chavis University Center, Room 210. The Center’s purpose is to assist students and alumni with career planning and the job search. Career consultants are available to assist students in deciding their major, assessing their skills and interests, exploring job information, writing resumes and cover letters, polishing interviewing skills, and developing job-search strategies.

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 resumes 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: Freshman Seminar tours, Graduate & Professional School Day, Career Fair, Teacher Education Fair, and the Volunteer & Internship Fair.

Representatives from business, industry, government, healthcare agencies, and public schools visit the Career Center during the fall and spring semesters to interview students and alumni for job and internship vacancies. The UNCP Alumni Career Connection is a network of graduates willing to contribute information and/or time to students exploring careers, graduates schools, internships, etc.

For more information view the Career Center’s website and online newsletter at www.uncp.edu/cs or make an appointment. Office hours are 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Office of Greek Life
The Office of Greek Life, located in the Chavis University Center, Room 220, is committed to creating a values-based leadership experience for a lifetime by enhancing student development through active participation in Greek organizations. The Office of Greek Life supports and promotes academic excellence, student involvement in co-curricular activities, career development, social responsibility, alma mater allegiance, social justice, civic engagement, and cultural awareness.

Counseling and Testing Center
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke believes that education includes the development of the total person and not intellect alone. UNCP’s Counseling & Testing Center provides services that are central to the overall mission of the university. These services help students to achieve their educational goals, to learn the process of problem solving, to increase and enhance their capacity for satisfying interpersonal relationships, to define their career goals, and to make full use of their potential for continued growth beyond their educational experience. Thus, the mission of the Counseling Center is to provide services of a primarily developmental and preventative nature to help students balance their lives. These services are directed towards enhancing the skills, which students bring with them to UNCP, and encouraging the development of skills, which will make students more successful both at UNCP and beyond.
Our 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 offers several tests including the CLEP, TOEFL and MAT. To find out more about our testing and counseling services, contact us at 910-521-6202 or visit us on the web at www.uncp.edu/ct. Our center is located on the second floor of the Chavis University Center in room 243.

Student Health Services
The Student Health Services (SHS), located adjacent to the Nursing Building and across from the Sampson-Livermore Library, offers outpatient health care to students. The facility is supervised by a nurse director, contracted physician, extenders, contracted pharmacist, nurses and support staff. Students enrolled at UNCP pay a Student Health Fee as part of their tuition each semester. This fee pays for most services provided by SHS. Part-time students and University personnel may receive nursing and first-aid services; however, if they elect to pay the full health services fee they can also receive care by the contracted physician. Students referred for hospitalization, specialty care, and diagnostic services not offered through SHS are responsible for the cost of these services, unless covered by health insurance. All registered students taking nine (9) or more credit hours are required to purchase the student injury and sickness insurance plan except students who submit evidence of equivalent coverage satisfactory to the policyholder may waive coverage.

Medical excuses for students may be obtained from Student Health Services only when the student sees the doctor or nurse BEFORE class is missed. This includes resident students and commuting students.

Available medical services include primary medicine, routine gynecologic examinations and contraceptive health education, immunizations, confidential HIV testing, allergy injections, laboratory services, nursing services, minor injury treatment, and health education programs. The Contraceptive Health Education Clinic and routine gynecologic examinations are by appointment only (910-521-6219). The waiting times for these services vary depending upon the number of patients using the clinic. Individual physical examinations are done prior to student teaching. Physical examinations are also done for some summer session programs.

During the academic year (fall/spring semesters), a nurse is on duty around the clock beginning at 5:00 pm on Sunday through 4:00 pm Friday to treat and evaluate students’ health needs and answer any questions about health problems and other concerns. Note: Physician hours for routine treatment are posted. The doors to the SHS are locked after 9:00 pm for security reasons. For student safety, female students should report to a Residence Hall Supervisor, who will call the nurse on duty. Male students should contact their Resident Advisor (RA) and/or Campus Police for an escort to SHS. Ring the doorbell for admittance. In an emergency at a residence hall or on campus, notify the campus police and/or a RA who will contact SHS at 521-6219.

The student’s medical record is available only to the professional staff of SHS and is considered confidential and privileged and may only be released with written permission by the student. Records are retained in SHS seven years after the student leaves the University and subsequently are destroyed.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Immunization Policy
Beginning with the Fall Semester, 1994, North Carolina Immunization Law G.S. 130A-152 through 130A-157 requires that every student enrolled at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke shall furnish on the Health Form proof of the immunizations described below. Students who do not have a complete immunization record on file when beginning classes will have 30 days to obtain the required immunizations. Students who are not in compliance within 30 days of the first day of class will be administratively withdrawn from classes. The statute applies to all students except the following:

Students registered only in off-campus courses;

Students attending night or weekend classes only;

Students taking a course load of four (4) credit hours or less and residing off-campus.

Immunizations that are REQUIRED pursuant to NC state law:

Students 17 years of age or younger - REQUIRED:

• 3 DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) or Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) doses; one Td booster must have been within the past 10 years.
• 3 Polio (oral) doses.
• 2 Measles (Rubeola), 1 Mumps, 1 Rubella (MMR is preferred vaccine).

Students born in 1957 or later and 18 years of age or older REQUIRED:

• 3 DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) or Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) doses; one Td booster must have been within the past 10 years.
• 2 Measles (Rubeola), 1 Mumps, 1 Rubella (MMR is preferred vaccine).

Students born before 1957 REQUIRED:

• 3 DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) or Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) doses; one Td booster must have been within the past 10 years.
• 1 Rubella dose (not required if student is 50 years of age or older).
  NOTE:
  • History of Measles (Rubeola) is acceptable if physician verifies that student had disease prior to January 1, 1994.
  • Blood titer tests are acceptable for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Hepatitis B. Laboratory test results must be attached.
  • Only one Measles (Rubeola) dose on or after first birthday is required for students who entered college for the first time before 7/1/94. Students who entered after 7/1/94 must have two doses of Measles vaccine.
  • International Students: Tuberculin Skin Test (PPD) and result within the Twelve Months Preceding the beginning of classes (or chest x-ray if test is positive) REQUIRED.

Student Health Forms may be obtained from the Admissions Office or Student Health Services. Questions should be directed to Student Health Services, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, P.O. Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372-1510.

Completion of the Report of Medical History and Family & Personal Health History and Immunizations is required for students enrolled for 5 or more credit hours.

Completion of the Report of Medical History and Family & Personal Health History is required for students enrolled in 1-4 credit hours, OR only night courses, OR only summer session(s), OR only off-campus courses OR only weekends.

Financial Aid
The primary role of the Financial Aid Office, located on the second floor of Lumbee Hall, is to provide financial assistance as well as financial counseling to students requesting these services.

This office coordinates a variety of state, federal, private, and institutionally funded aid programs, each with different regulations and requirements. While most of these programs require students to demonstrate financial need, there are loan funds available to help students and parents which are not need based. All students requesting consideration for any type of financial aid, including loans, must apply each year. The application, “Free Application for Federal Student Aid,” should be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students should list UNCP’s school code which is 002954. Students and parents can sign the form electronically by registering for a pin number at pin.ed.gov. The application should be mailed by March 15 to allow time for processing so awards can be made before fall registration.

To be eligible for financial assistance a student must have a high school diploma or GED; be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program; be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen; generally, have a social security number, make satisfactory academic progress; register with Selective Service, if required; and, not be in default on any federal loan or owe a refund on a federal grant. Information about the various financial aid programs at UNCP can be found online at www.uncp.edu/fa.

Policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress For Financial Aid Eligibility
It is the policy of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke that all degree seeking students must be making satisfactory academic progress to be considered for financial aid, including loans. Students must meet the requirements to continue enrollment in their respective degree programs AND attain the minimum grade point average designated below for the number of hours attempted to be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress. In addition, students MUST complete a minimum of two-thirds of all hours attempted.

Procedures for Determining Satisfactory Academic Progress
Minimum GPA Requirements: Undergraduate. After this number of hours attempted, a student must have earned at least this grade point average:

Hours:	29 or less	30-59	60-89	90 or more
GPA:	1.5	1.75	1.875	2.0

 

To determine satisfactory academic progress status and eligibility for financial aid, a student’s academic record is evaluated once a year, normally at the time (s)he applies for financial aid, and includes all previously attempted course work. A student may request a reevaluation after subsequent course work; however, some sources of aid will have been committed completely.

Maximum Number of Credit Hours

The average length of an undergraduate program at UNCP is 120 credit hours. An undergraduate student is eligible to receive financial aid for a maximum of 150% of the hours required for the degree. Graduate students may receive financial aid for a maximum of 150% of the hours required for the degree. Students are meeting the completion rate requirement if the overall attempted hours is less than (<) or equal to 150% of the credit hours required for the degree.

Example: Student’s Overall Attempted Credit Hours is 136
Credit Hours required for degree is 127
127 x 1.5 = 190.5
Since the student’s Overall attempted Credit Hours (136) is less than
150% or 190.5 of the student’s credit hours required for degree, the student
is meeting the Completion Rate Requirement.

A full-time undergraduate degree student pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree will be considered academically eligible for aid for no more than five academic years of enrollment at the University (any hours transferred in will be included in this five-year calculation). A full-time undergraduate degree student who is receiving financial aid must be registered for a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours per term (six hours during each summer session). This also applies to a senior’s last term. The academic load is determined at the end of the drop/add period each semester. If a student reduces his/her course load below the minimum, the Financial Aid Office must be notified and some aid funds may have to be repaid. The student is responsible for notifying the Financial Aid Office if a reduction occurs or is contemplated.

Incompletes and Withdrawals
For a discussion of how incomplete grades and audited courses are figured in the quality points averages, please see the University Catalog under Academic Procedures and Policies.

UNDERGRADUATE SECOND DEGREE STUDENTS
A student working toward a second or subsequent baccalaureate degree is expected to make the same satisfactory progress and enroll for the same minimum course load when receiving financial aid as that stated above. These students will normally be eligible for loans only, and eligibility will be limited to no more than two additional academic years.

GRADUATE DEGREE STUDENTS
A graduate student is considered to be making satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes, if (s)he has completed two-thirds of all hours attempted. Should a graduate student carry an incomplete beyond one semester, then (s)he will not be considered to be making satisfactory progress for financial aid purposes and will not be eligible for further financial assistance until the incomplete has been removed. Once the student notifies the Financial Aid Office that the incomplete has been removed and a grade has been posted, the student regains eligibility for financial aid. The student may receive aid for the semester during which the incomplete is removed if the semester has not yet ended. If it has ended then the student regains eligibility for financial aid for the next term.

To be considered full-time, students must enroll for at least six (6) graduate hours each semester. Academic load is determined at the end of the drop/add period each semester. If hours are dropped below these levels, the student must notify the Financial Aid Office, and some funds may have to be repaid.

Appeals Process
A student who has been declared academically ineligible for financial aid has the opportunity to appeal. Appeals must be in writing and must fully explain any mitigating circumstances which contributed to the student’s poor academic performance. Appeals generally given consideration involve circumstances such as:

(a) extended illness or hospitalization of student
(b) an accident which incapacitates the student for an extended period of time
(c) death or extended illness of an immediate family member which results in greater family responsibilities for the student

Your appeal will be strengthened by providing a written statement of your proposed plan for academic improvement. Any special arrangements you have made for tutoring or other support services to help assure academic improvement should also be described in your appeal letter. A financial aid committee will review the appeal letters. If a student’s appeal is not approved, that student will not be eligible for aid for two consecutive semesters.

Appeals should be addressed to the Financial Aid Committee and mailed to:
Financial Aid Office
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
P.O. Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372-1510

Withdrawing from Classes
If a student withdraws from a semester in which he/she is receiving financial aid, the student may be required to repay some or all of the financial aid received for the term. The amount to be repaid depends on the date of withdrawal. Federal regulations state that a student earns financial aid by remaining in class for at least 61% of the semester in which aid is being received. If a student withdraws prior to that time, the Financial Aid Office will determine the payback amount after performing a federal calculation at the point of withdrawal. Students may owe a balance to the University in these cases. Specific information regarding the University’s refund for not completing the entire semester may be obtained from the University Cashier’s Office.

Receiving all Fs in a Semester
If a student earns all Fs in a semester in which he/she is receiving financial aid, the student must show proof of class attendance that semester in order to be eligible for federal financial aid in subsequent semesters. If a student cannot get proof from professors that classes were attended, according to federal regulations, the student will be required to pay financial aid back based on the federal calculation and using the 50% point of the semester as the withdrawal date. Students may owe a balance to the University in these cases.

Dropping Classes
If a student withdraws from a class after the census date and receives a “W,” no financial aid will need to be paid back. However, if a student has a class completely removed from his/her transcript, some financial aid may need to be paid back. Students may owe a balance to the University in these cases.

Teacher Certification Students
If a student is taking at least six hours per semester toward a teacher certification, according to federal regulations, a Document of Intent Form must be obtained from the Education Department stating that the student is pursuing a certification in order to qualify for federal student loans.

Second-Degree Seeking Students
If a student is pursuing a second degree and taking at least six hours per semester, according to federal regulations, a Document of Intent Form must be obtained from the Registrar’s Office stating that the student is pursuing a second degree in order to qualify for federal student loans.

Special Admitted Graduate Students
If a student has been granted a “special admit” status through the School of Graduate Studies and taking at least three hours per semester, according to federal regulations, a letter from the Dean of Graduate Studies must be obtained stating that the student has been conditionally admitted to the program. These classes must be pre-requisites in the student’s major in order for him/her to qualify for federal student loans.

Veterans
Veterans eligible for benefits under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35 or 1606 must make application for their benefits. For information regarding eligibility or application forms contact the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office, 251 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1-800-827-1000, or the Financial Aid Office, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, 910-521-6285. Transfer students receiving VA benefits should complete VA Form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training, prior to the time they plan to transfer.

Veterans who enter the University under Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S. Code, Vocational
Rehabilitation for Disabled Veterans, and have the approval of the Department of Veterans Affairs will have their University fees paid directly to the University by the U.S. Government.

Students enrolling under provisions of Chapters 30, 32, 35 and 1606 will pay fees at the time of registration and receive a monthly education and training allowance from the
Department of Veterans Affairs. Since the first check is usually delayed, a veteran should make arrangements as early as possible.

Once the veteran is enrolled, (s)he must attend classes regularly to continue receiving benefits. Each veteran must notify the Veterans’ Counselor in the Financial Aid Office if (s)he reduces his/her hours of enrollment.

Veteran Dependents
Children of disabled or deceased veterans may receive financial assistance in the payment of tuition, room, meals, and other required University fees. For information and application forms, students should write to the North Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Loans
Undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least six (6) semester hours in order to be eligible for a Stafford Loan. Graduate students must be enrolled for three (3) semester hours. All students must submit the FAFSA form and a loan application in order to be considered for a loan.

NC National Guard Tuition Assistance
Upon enlistment in the North Carolina National Guard, students will be eligible to apply for up to $1000 per year tuition assistance. The Tuition Assistance Program was established by the North Carolina Legislature to provide educational assistance for members of the North Carolina National Guard. For further information students can write to NORTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Educational Opportunities, Attn: AGRR, 4105 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Refund Policy
(THIS POLICY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

A. Tuition and Fees
WITHDRAWALS: Tuition and Fees, including room and board, will be refunded per the following schedule, provided a student officially withdraws from the University.

Fall and Spring Semesters

Prior to first day of classes	100% of charges paid
1 through 12 calendar days	90% of charges paid
13 through 30 calendar days	50% of charges paid
31 through 60 calendar days	25% of charges paid
After 60 calendar days	No refund

 

First and Second and Special Five (5) Week Summer Sessions

Prior to first day of classes	100% of charges paid
1 through 9 calendar days	50% of charges paid
After 9 calendar days	No refund

 

Intra Session

Prior to first day of classes	100% of charges paid
1 through 6 calendar days	50% of charges paid
After 6 calendar days	No refund

 

We begin counting calendar days with the first official day of classes (not the first day of particular classes). A completed withdrawal form must be filed with Student Accounts
Office in the Controller’s Office. Forms for withdrawal during the first six weeks of the semester, the first 9 calendar days of first and second summer sessions, and the first 6 calendar days of intra session may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. After these times, forms may be obtained from the Office for Academic Affairs.

REDUCING HOURS: Students who officially drop from full-time to part-time status or those who drop to a lower block of credit hours will receive a refund equal to the difference between the amount paid and the charge for the block of hours for which the student is officially registered at the end of the registration (drop-add) period.

Refunds for withdrawing or reducing hours will be processed after the registration period.

Please allow two weeks for processing of any refund. A student receiving financial aid will not receive a refund until the Financial Aid Office determines if any funds from an awarding agency must be returned. If a return is required, withdrawal may result in a student liability to the University.

B. Room Deposit
The University will refund all but $25 of the room deposit to incoming new students if written cancellation is received by July 15, preceding the fall semester and November 30, preceding the spring semester. The room deposit is nonrefundable after these deadlines.

The $125 room deposit (less damages and/or any other financial obligations owed The University of North Carolina at Pembroke) will be refunded to established residents provided the resident submits written cancellation by November 30, preceding the spring semester and by July 31, preceding the fall semester. Established residents must follow check-out procedures as detailed in the Student Handbook to ensure an appropriate refund of the room deposit.

If a student withdraws from the University prior to mid-semester, the room deposit will be forfeited. If the student withdraws after the mid-semester, the room deposit (less damages) will be refunded, provided check-out procedures have been followed.

James B. Chavis University Center
The Chavis University Center is located in the center of campus and serves as the hub of campus activities. The University Center was dedicated in honor of Dr. James B. Chavis, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (1964-1999).

Chavis University Center Operating Hours		Information Center/Student Supply Store Hours
Monday-Friday	7:00 am - 2:00 am	Monday-Friday	9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday	9:00 am - 2:00 am	Saturday	CLOSED
Sunday	11:30 am - 2:00 am	Sunday	CLOSED
Game Room Hours		Snack Bar Hours (Bert’s)
Monday-Friday	9:00 am - 12 Midnight	Monday-Friday	8:00 am - 12 Midnight
Saturday	3:00 pm - 12 Midnight	Saturday	1:00 pm - 12 Midnight
Sunday	3:00 pm - 12 Midnight	Sunday	3:00 pm - 12 Midnight

 

Game Room
The Game Room is located on the first floor of the Chavis University Center. This area is primarily for the use of UNCP students, faculty, and staff. Designated times are set aside for community use. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Billiards equipment is available for rental or individuals may supply their own equipment if they choose to, but will be charged for table usage.

Anyone found misusing the furnishings or equipment in the Game Room will be asked to leave. Thefollowing rules and regulations govern Game Room usage:

• No gambling
• No profanity
• No sitting on game tables
• No food or drinks allowed
• No abuse or misuse of game machines

Bowling Lanes
The bowling lanes are located in the Game Room. These lanes are primarily for the use of UNCP students, faculty, and staff. Designated times are set aside for community use.

Intramurals and scheduled classes have priority in using the lanes. Reservations for use by University or community organizations can be made in advance through the Game Room manager.

Bowling equipment is available for rental. Anyone found misusing or abusing the furnishings or equipment in the bowling area will be subject to campus disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution for vandalism. All guidelines posted in the bowling center must be adhered to or violators will be asked to leave.

Information Center/Student Supply Store
The Information Center/Student Supply Store is located on the first floor of the Chavis University Center and is open Monday-Friday 9:00 am-9:00 pm. During school vacations and summer sessions, the hours may be shortened.

Some services provided by the Information Center/Student Supply Store include:

Campus directory of phone numbers	Campus and town maps
Information on University services, policies, and regulations	University Center daily schedule of events
Snacks	UNCP sportswear
Gifts and novelties	School supplies
Helium Balloons	Postage stamps
Bulletin board reservations	Campus Lost and Found
Approval of bulletin board postings	Mesa Verde Pottery
Commuter lockers

 

Chavis University Center/University Center Annex Rules
General Building Policies
No bicycles, pets (except guide dogs for the blind), skateboards, roller skates, smoking, concealed weapons, or gambling are allowed in the Chavis University Center/University Center Annex. Anyone intoxicated or under the influence of drugs will not be allowed on the premises.
Solicitors, salespersons, peddlers, distributors, or any non-university personnel seeking student contact must have the approval of the Director of the Chavis University Center. Only University registered organizations can sell items in the University Center/University Center Annex and only as a fundraiser for the organization.
The facilities of the University Center/University Center Annex shall be open to all members of the campus community and guests as long as the utilization is consistent with University of North Carolina policies and state and federal laws, and does not disrupt other usage of the facility. All events must be scheduled through the University Center Director. University events have priority over non-University events.

Furnishings
Persons shall refrain from placing their feet on the furniture or sitting on the tables. Equipment and furnishings shall not be removed from the building for any reason except upon written permission of the Director of the University Center. No equipment or furnishings may be moved within the building by anyone except those persons authorized by the Director of the University Center.

Guests
Students, staff and faculty are responsible for their guests at all times. Guests will be permitted to use the facilities when accompanied by their host.

Exhibits
All exhibits must be approved by the Director of the University Center.

Chavis University Center/University Center Annex Reservations
The conference rooms and the lounge area may be reserved by any chartered campus organization or University department. Individuals interested in establishing a club /organization may hold up to three “interest meetings” in the University Center. Nonprofit organizations may also reserve a space in the University Center with special permission from the Director of the Chavis University Center as well as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

To reserve a room, an individual or organization must:

1. Pick up a Facility Reservation Request Form from the Student Development Office on the second floor of the University Center or access the form on the University Center website at www.uncp.edu/uc.. This form must be completely filled out including all necessary signatures, and submitted to the Student Development Office at least 4 days prior to the date of the event.
2. The individual or organization completing and signing the Facility Reservation Request Form accepts responsibility for the proper use of the facility and equipment as well as proper conduct of the organization’s members and guests. Please respect the rights of all other groups using the facilities in adjoining areas. Meetings must end by the time indicated on the form.
3. If a meeting or event is cancelled, please notify the Student Development Office at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date. Failure to give proper notice may subject an organization to the loss of privilege of reserving a room in the facilities for 30 days. No penalty is involved when cancellation occurs before this specified time.
4. All reservations are considered tentative and subject to cancellation until the Facility Reservation Request Form has been signed and approved by the Director of the University Center and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
5. No food, drinks or candle burning shall be permitted in any of the conference rooms or lounge areas of the University Center/University Center Annex. Refreshments are allowed only on the mezzanine and must be catered by the campus food service.
6. Nothing is to be attached to the walls, ceilings or glass in any areas of the University Center/University Center Annex without special permission from the Director of the University Center.
7. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the University Center/University Center Annex.
8. All catering including refreshments must be handled by the campus food service. Any catering in the University Center/University Center Annex outside the dining area must be approved by the Director of the University Center.

Chavis University Center Advertisement Policy

1. ALL forms of advertisement used in the Chavis University Center/University Center Annex must be approved through the Student Development Office or the Information Center.
2. Posters should be no larger than 24”x17” in size, unless otherwise approved by the Director of the Chavis University Center.
3. Only four (4) advertisements per event will be approved for display in the Chavis University Center.
4. Banners may be hung in designated areas, with special permission from the Director of the Chavis University Center.
5. ALL advertisements should be logged in and approved at least one (1) week prior to the event to assure maximum exposure.
6. Any posters or any other form of advertisement found on display without the approval of the Director of the University Center will be taken down by a staff member.
7. The Director of the University Center reserves the right to approve any and all advertisements.

Cafeteria
Cafeteria dining is available to anyone who can present either cash or a Braves One Card. It is designed as an all-you-care-to-eat program with various food formats; however, meal plan participants are not permitted to attend one dining period, leave, and return to eat again during the same dining period. Once you enter, you have unlimited access to food items. More information on the various meal plans can be obtained from the cafeteria.

Dining Calendar
Fall Semester, 2007		Spring Semester, 2008
August 14 (Dinner)		January 6 (Dinner)
August 15-31		January 7-20
September 1-2		January 21 (Brunch & Dinner)
September 3 (Brunch & Dinner)		January 22-31
September 4-30		February 1-28
October 1-17		February 29 (Breakfast & Lunch)
October 18-20 (Brunch & Dinner)		March 9 (Dinner)
October 21-31		March 10-20
November 1-21		March 21 (Brunch & Dinner)
November 23-24 (Brunch & Dinner)		March 22-31
November 25-30		April 1-30
December 1-7		May 1-2

 

Students residing in a residence hall are required to purchase one of four meal plans (19, 14, or 10 meals). Nineteen meals are served each week in the Food Court, and anyone selecting the 19-meal plan can eat 19 meals each week. The 14-meal plan allows a student to eat any 14 of the 19 meals served each week, plus the account includes $75 of Bonus Money for discretionary purchases. The 10-meal plan allows a student to eat any 10 of the 19 meals served each week, plus the account includes $125 of Bonus Money for discretionary purchases.

Bonus Money is a declining balance account that allows you to make purchases at Bert’s Cafe and to buy meals for friends or family in Crossroads Food Court by paying a “guest rate.” Bonus Money does not carry forward from semester to semester.

All Resident Diner meal plans are valid seven days a week in accordance with the University Dining Calendar. A valid UNCP Braves One Card that is appropriately marked is required to be presented at each meal. BRAVES ONE CARDS are nontransferable and can only be presented by the owner. If a customer misplaces or loses his/her meal card, the Dining Service should be contacted immediately. If the original card is not recovered the student must pay a nonrefundable fee for a new card. These cards, as well as replacements, can be obtained from the Braves One Card Office, Business Services Building, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

Martin Luther King and Labor Day are holidays. Cafeteria hours will be: Lunch 11:30 am-1:00 pm, Dinner 5:00-6:30 pm.

Inclement Weather—The Cafeteria will provide food service during extreme weather with modified service.

Meals will be served at the Cafeteria according to the following schedule:

Cafeteria Hours
Monday-Friday		Saturday
Breakfast..................................	7:15 am - 9:00 am	Lunch.......................	11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Continental................................	9:00 am - 11:00 am	Dinner.......................	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lunch.......................................	11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deli..........................................	2:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Sunday
(soup, salad, sandwich)		Lunch.......................	11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner.......................................	4:30 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner.......................	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Note: Students must present meal card at each meal.

UNCP Bookstore
The goal of the UNCP Bookstore is to enhance your educational experience with a complete selection of course books, paperbacks, quality school supplies, imprinted sportswear, computer software, greeting cards, gifts, and a whole lot more. The UNCP Bookstore is located in the D.F. Lowry building and the telephone number is 910-521-6222.

UNCP Bookstore Hours

Monday-Thursday...........	7:45 am - 8:00 pm	Friday..............	7:45 am-4:00 pm
Summer School hours are posted.

Return Policy
Textbooks may be returned for full credit up to two weeks after the first day of classes in the fall and spring semesters, up to one week after the first day of summer sessions I & II, and 72 hours after the first day of pre-session, intra session and COP classes. A dated cash register receipt is required for a refund during fall and spring Semesters. A receipt and a copy of the student’s class schedule is required to obtain a refund during summer classes. New books must be in the original selling condition. A full refund cannot be given on textbooks that have been written in, had the plastic removed, or been damaged in any way.

Students who drop a course may return their books within 48 hours after the course is dropped provided the Bookstore has not started processing returns. A drop/add slip signed by the registrar and professor and a cash register receipt is required. Returns processing starts four weeks after classes begin in the fall and two weeks after classes begin in the summer semesters.

General Merchandise may be returned for a full exchange up to two weeks from the date of purchase provided that it is accompanied by a cash receipt. Exceptions: there are no refunds on magazines or clearance merchandise.

Software may not be returned once the package has been opened.

Check-Cashing Policy
Checks will be cashed at the Bookstore when the following conditions are met:

1. Current student identification card is presented.
2. Payment is made is US dollars.
3. The check presented is $50 or less and made out to the UNCP Bookstore.

A service charge of $25 US dollars will be assessed for any returned check. For the first returned check you will receive a warning. At that time the check plus the service charge must be paid immediately. If a second check is returned, you will lose your check-cashing privileges for the remainder of the academic year.

Book Usage Policy
EACH PROFESSOR WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO SELECT TEXTBOOKS FOR EACH COURSE HE OR SHE TEACHES, SUBJECT TO UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS:

1. Textbooks selected will be retained for a minimum of one regular term semester.
2. It is permissible to use different textbooks where multiple sections of the same course are taught.
3. No professor is authorized to order textbooks other than through his/her department head and the Bookstore.

Textbook Buyback
The UNCP Bookstore offers two types of buyback: Daily (Wholesale) and End of Semester (Retail). Limited buyback services are offered during the first two weeks of each semester.

Daily buyback (or wholesale buyback) is offered on a daily basis during the fall and spring semesters. All books are bought back at the wholesale value. End of Semester buyback (or retail buyback) is offered at the end of the semester. During retail buys, books that are needed for the Bookstore are bought back at half of the purchase price. Books that are not needed by the Bookstore are bought at the wholesale value. Students will be required to present a student ID for all buyback transactions.

Web Page
Students can access textbook information via the web page at www.uncp.edu/bookstore.

Library
The Sampson-Livermore Library, as part of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, subscribes to the goals of its parent unit and those of The University of North Carolina System. Its main function is to provide educational support for The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and in attempting to provide such support, the Library secures, catalogs, and makes available informational resources relevant to the University curriculum. The Library assists the institutional instructional program by providing instruction in use of research tools and techniques and promotes scholarship by assisting faculty and students with research. The Sampson-Livermore Library serves as an information center and a center for cultural enrichment and stimulation locally and regionally. The Library also offers reference assistance, inter-library loan, self-service photocopying, typewriters and computers for student use, multimedia equipment and group study rooms, and a comfortable and reasonably quiet setting for study.

Library Hours
Regular Sessions		Between Semesters
Sunday	2:00 pm - 12:00 am	Monday-Friday	8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday-Thursday	7:30 am - 12:00 am
Friday	7:30 am - 9:00 pm	Sumer, holiday, and exam period hours vary and will be posted, along with any other changes, on
Saturday	9:00 am - 9:00 pm	the library website.
The telephone number for the Circulation Desk is 521-6516; the Reference Desk number is 521-6656. Please consult the website at www.uncp.edu/library to obtain additional library information and access to the library catalog, BraveCat.

 

Campus Mail Center
The Campus Mail Center is located at the front of the Business Services Building; however, student post office boxes are located on the first level of the James B. Chavis University Center. Operating hours are from 8:00 am-5:00 pm., Monday-Friday. Package pick-up and other postal services are provided at the mail center. Stamps can be purchased there and at the Information Booth in the University Center. Outgoing mail boxes are located in most academic and administrative buildings. There are also outdoor mail drops located outside the Campus Mail Center.

In addition to regular postal service, the Campus Mail Center provides other services to students, staff, and faculty for a nominal fee. These additional services include: certified mail; priority mail; insured mail; registered mail; express mail; and a FAX service.

CERTIFIED MAIL must be first-class mail for which the sender wants written evidence of mailing. The envelope/package must be marked “Certified Mail.” If the sender wants written evidence of delivery, the piece of mail must also be marked “Return Receipt Requested.” Certified mail does not provide insurance. Foreign mail cannot be certified; it must be sent by registered mail.

PRIORITY MAIL is first-class mail used to expedite mailable matter by 2 day service to most domestic destinations.

INSURED MAIL is used when the sender wants to insure a letter/package for a certain amount of insurance, which can range from $1 to $500. The parcel must be marked “Insured” with the value of the contents marked on the outside. A return receipt may be requested to show written evidence of delivery. It is possible to insure third- and fourth-class mail for an additional charge.

REGISTERED MAIL is basically like certified mail, but it is guarded more closely and provides a certain amount of insurance.

EXPRESS MAIL is when the sender wants to rush an item anywhere in the United States for next-day delivery. There are certain times the post office needs to receive this mail in order to ensure next-day delivery. Please call the Campus Mail Center for additional information.

UPS–Is an additional “express type” service offered through the Campus Mail Center. Ask for details.

FAX (facsimile) SERVICE is now available through the Campus Mail Center. Students may send or receive documents here. The cost to send a document anywhere in the United States is fifty cents per page. Overseas rates vary. The cost for receiving a document is $1.00 per document. Students receiving a document should be sure the sender includes the following information:
Student’s Name
Student’s Phone Number
Student’s Address (campus or other)

The Campus Mail Center will make every attempt available to contact the student in case the above is not indicated. The Campus Mail Center FAX number is: (910) 521-6688.

Students receiving money from home should have the sender use checks or money orders. Cash should not be sent through the postal system. However, if the sender is going to mail cash, it should be sent by certified or registered mail only. Only first-class mail can be certified and registered.

Post office box key deposits for residents are included in the housing deposit. A post office box will be assigned to each resident by the Housing Office and the Campus Mail Center will issue the post office box key. A five dollar ($5) replacement fee will be charged for each lost post office box key.

Example of how mail should be addressed to students living on campus:
Mr. John Doe
UNCP Box (XXXX)
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke NC 28372-5099

Please use full name in addressing mail instead of nicknames in order to ensure delivery. Failure to put The University of North Carolina at Pembroke or zip code in the address could delay mail. If you have questions, please call the Campus Mail Center at 521-6210.

University Computing and Information Services (UCIS)
All students are required to activate their network accounts to use campus computing resources. Any student may activate his account at http://www.uncp.edu/ucis/accounts/. These accounts are subject to compliance with the UNCP Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). This policy is available in its entirety at http://www.uncp.edu/ucis/policies/AUP.htm.

The username and password obtained at http://www.uncp.edu/ucis/accounts/ are used to access BraveWeb, the campus network, the campus email system, Blackboard courses and to register on ResNet, CommuterNet and the wireless network.

Passwords
Network passwords must be changed at least every 180 days. Passwords may be changed using http://braveweb.uncp.edu. Click on “Change Your Network Password” and follow the instructions. You may not use a previously used password. Please note that you need to have your old password or PAC in order to change it. If you need assistance with changing a password you must take a picture ID to the UCIS helpdesk in Room 1300, Oxendine Science Building. Passwords are not reset by phone or email.
UCIS provides each student with:
• an email account with 50 MB of storage, accessible at http://webmail.uncp.edu.
• 40 MB of file storage on UNCP servers, accessible through the F: drive on campus,
or FTP from off campus on snappy.uncp.edu.

Email
UNCP email accounts may be accessed from any Internet computer, on-campus or off. Go to http://webmail.uncp.edu and use the username and password you obtained at http://www.uncp.edu/ucis/accounts.

Computer Labs
Computer labs are available throughout campus. The labs located in academic buildings are available for student use whenever they are not being used for classes. The computer lab on the second floor of Sampson-Livermore library is available and staffed whenever the library is open. The commuter lab on the second floor of Chavis University center is available whenever the center is open. There is a computer lab in D.F. Lowry that is opened 24 hours a day, seven days a week, whenever the campus is open. There are open computer labs in the lobbies of Oak and Pine Halls and at Village Apartments. All students may use the Pine or Oak Hall labs during the hours that the reception desk is staffed; noon until midnight Sunday- Wednesday and until 1 am Thursday - Saturday evening.

ResNet
ResNet makes it possible for students to connect their own computers to the Internet from the residence halls, University Courtyard and Village Apartments. For information on ResNet see “ResNet, UNCP’s Residential Computer Network,” in Section IV of this document or visit www.uncp.edu/ucis/resnet/ or resnet.uncp.edu..

CommuterNet

CommuterNet makes it possible for students to connect their own laptops to the Internet through ports available in the library and in Bert’s and the lounge in the University Center. For more information visit http://www.uncp.edu/ucis/commuternet/.

Wireless Devices
Wireless devices, containing 802.11b compatible cards, may connect to the Internet in and around Sampson-Livermore Library, in and around Chavis University Center, in Oxendine Science Building and in Lumbee Hall. The wireless network will be expanded in future to include other parts of the campus. Watch the UCIS website for developments, http://www.uncp.edu/ucis/resnet/wireless.htm.

Blackboard
Blackboard, http://courses.uncp.edu/ is the course management system used by UNCP to provide web enhancements to traditional courses and to teach some courses totally online. Students may access their Blackboard courses using the same username and password that they obtained at http://www.uncp.edu/ucis/accounts. Assistance is available for Blackboard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the UNCP Blackboard helpdesk at 800-630-7603.

BraveWeb
BraveWeb is a portal to self-service applications that allows users to register for classes, check grades and change your password. Additional functionality will be added in the future. Please see http://braveweb.uncp.edu/. Students may access BraveWeb using the same username and password that they obtained at http://www.uncp.edu/ucis/accounts.

Helpdesk
Assistanceis available for Blackboard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the UNCP Blackboard helpdesk at 800-630-7603. Helpdesk for all other concerns is available in Room 1300 of the Oxendine Science Building or by phone at 521-6260, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Assistance is also available in the computer lab on the second floor of the Sampson-Livermore Library.

Braves One Card (Student ID Card)
Your BRAVES ONE CARD is your all-in-one card. The BRAVES ONE CARD is your student identification card, meal card, library card, stored value card and access to Pine Hall. You can use your BRAVES ONE CARD to gain access to athletic events, cash checks at the University Bookstore, charge against financial aid at the Bookstore, do your laundry, buy a Coca Cola, make copies, participate in Student Activities events, check out equipment, attend dances, and more!

Your BRAVES ONE CARD will be made in the Braves Card Office, Business Services Building, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. You must present an official UNCP receipt from the Cashier’s office for the semester the BRAVES ONE CARD is being made. BRAVES ONE CARDS are valid for four full academic years if you remain enrolled at UNCP.

A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee will be charged to replace a lost/stolen or damaged BRAVES ONE CARD. If you withdraw from the university your BRAVES ONE CARD must be turned in to the University Registrar. Contact the Braves One Card Office at 521-6844.

Banking Access (24 hour)
A Cash Points bank machine provides 24-hour banking access. It is located next to the Chavis University Center (rear side). This machine is networked with American Express, Honor, Cirrus, Plus, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Safety and Health Policy
Policy Statement
It is the policy of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, to provide a safe and healthful environment; free from recognized hazards, which may cause serious injury to students, employees, and visitors. This is accomplished by maintaining a comprehensive safety, health, and environmental program, which involves all university employees.

The primary purpose of the Campus Safety Officer is to conduct safety inspections; identify and correct unsafe conditions; conduct safety training; provide consultative services to management on safety issues; prepare reports as required by state and federal agencies; investigate accidents to determine cause and take corrective action (risk management); and maintain a safe working and living environment for employees, students and visitors.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will conduct all of its activities in compliance with applicable standards, codes, regulations, and laws. Each and every person at the institution understands that safety and health is not an additional job responsibility, but that it is an integral part of every task. If any function is not being performed safely, then it must be stopped, and then altered so that it can be performed safely.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke believes that its most valuable resource is the people who teach, learn, and work at this institution, and will do all that is reasonable to protect them.

Security
The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is a primary concern at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. All departments at the University engage in a continuing effort to keep our campus safe and secure. A truly safe campus can only be achieved through the cooperation of all members of the campus community.

University Police
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Police provide 24-hour-a-day patrol protection to the campus. UNCP police officers are vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities, identical to the local police or sheriff in your home community. Officers are responsible for a full range of public safety services, including all crime reports, investigations, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, traffic accidents, enforcement of laws regulating underage drinking, the use of controlled substances, weapons, and all other incidents requiring police assistance.

Additionally, officers routinely share information with appropriate University officials concerning incidents and conditions on campus so that appropriate action can be taken. When a criminal violation is charged, the matter is sent to the criminal courts just as if a crime had been committed in your community. Violations of University rules, regulations and policies that are not criminal violations are routinely reported to the appropriate University officials. Violations of University regulations which are also violations of criminal law may result in a charge against the violator in the criminal courts and also action on the part of the University. In such cases the action on the part of the University and the action by the criminal courts are independent and neither depends on the outcome of the other.

Motorist Assistance
Students, faculty, staff, and/or visitors on campus who find themselves in need of emergency vehicle service should call the University Police Department (521-6235) for assistance. Emergency supplies such as an air tank, jump cables, gas can, a device for unlocking automobile doors, and assorted tools are available.

Campus Escort Service
The University Police provide an escort service aimed at pedestrian safety on campus. The hours of operations are primarily from dusk until 12 midnight, but escorts are available upon request from midnight until dawn. To obtain an escort, a student should dial 521-6235.

Emergency Telephone Service
The University Police Office has a modern communications system which allows the campus population the ability to contact officers directly 24 hours a day (521-6235). A telephone for emergency use only is located in the lobby of the Police Office on Faculty Row. There are sixteen (16) additional Emergency Call Box telephones located at various sites on campus. These telephones are easily identifiable by the “Emergency” marking and blue strobe light mounted on top. To use these telephones, a caller must depress the call button and the telephone rings directly to the University Police.

Vehicle Parking and Registration
Each motor vehicle, including two-wheeled motor vehicles, driven or parked on the campus by any student must be registered in the Cashier’s Office and must display a valid parking permit. Night students are required to register their vehicles. Certain lots are designated for resident students only and other lots are designated for commuter students only. Permits are renewable each August 15. Students must park in the appropriate lots. Fees are established annually and appropriate notification will be provided.

NC 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 NC: $30,000 for bodily injury to one person, $60,000 for bodily injury to two persons or more, $25,000 for property damage.

It is each individual’s responsibility to obtain a copy of the Traffic Rules and Regulations brochure when (s)he registers a vehicle with the Cashier’s Office. These regulations are strictly enforced by the Campus Police. Fines must be paid before any records can be released from the University.

It is a privilege, not a right, for a person to keep or operate a motor vehicle on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Each student must agree to comply with the traffic rules and regulations before keeping or operating a vehicle at UNCP. The University reserves the right to withdraw motor vehicle privileges from any person at any time.

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 the payment must be made within fifteen (15) days. Information regarding the Traffic Appeal Board is contained in the Traffic Rules and Regulations booklet.

Traffic Violations
Violations of traffic laws on the campus of the University (excluding parking violations) are violations of the motor vehicle laws of the State of North Carolina. All moving violations are processed through the state court system. After a citation has been issued, the matter is in the court system and cannot be resolved at the University. Conviction of a violation of the traffic law while operating a vehicle on the campus has the same effect on your driver’s license as a conviction for the same offense on the public highway. The speed limit on campus is 20 mph and is enforced.

State Vehicle Usage Policy
In 1987, the N.C. Department of Administration adopted a policy which provides that only state employees may operate motor vehicles assigned to state agencies and universities by the Motor Fleet Management Division.

For purposes of vehicle assignment, a State employee is any individual working for the State of North Carolina for wages or salary. This means that the employee must be on the State payroll and be approved by the State Personnel Office in Raleigh; therefore, students may not drive Motor Fleet Management vehicles unless they are traveling in an official capacity for which they are compensated on The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s payroll.

University-owned vehicles, such as maintenance vehicles, maxivans, the athletic bus, and the Student Health Services station wagon, are not subject to this policy. The University does, however, require that a valid license be on file in the Physical Plant Office prior to a student driving one of the University-owned vehicles.

Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2007

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