2002-2003 Catalogue
2001-2002 Catalogue

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All students are responsible for knowledge of the regulations in the Student Handbook and in the annual catalogue. The handbook covers academic, administrative, and social regulations.

The College reserves the right to dismiss any student whose presence its officers believe to be detrimental to its general welfare.

Although authority regarding discipline is the ultimate responsibility of the dean of students, most of the serious cases requiring discipline of students are turned over by the dean to a judicial board composed of students and faculty or to a dean's hearing board. The regulations of the board and the rights of students appearing before the board are described in the Student Handbook.

Behavior

The right of free speech and the open exchange of ideas and views is essential, especially in a learning environment, and Colby vigorously upholds these freedoms. Similarly, the College is committed to maintaining a community in which persons of all ethnic groups, religious affiliations, and nationalities are welcome. The College will not tolerate racism, harassment, including sexual harassment, or intimidation of any kind; any student found guilty of such actions or of interfering with these goals will be subject to civil prosecution as well as suspension or expulsion from Colby.

The College prohibits social fraternities and sororities. Students who pledge, who invite pledging, who haze, or who perpetuate any fraternity or sorority will be suspended for at least one year and may be subject to additional penalties that could include expulsion.

The Colby community—students, faculty, staff, trustees, overseers, alumni—is committed to maintaining a residential atmosphere that supports personal growth and learning; ensures individual rights and the well-being and the dignity of others; promotes understanding and respect; and fosters the opportunity to make lasting friendships. To this end, where alcohol is used, it must be used responsibly, and abuse will not be tolerated.

Colby’s policies governing the possession, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages (which are set forth in Appendix VIII of the Student Handbook) are consistent with Maine state law. Students are personally responsible for compliance. The legal drinking age in Maine is 21. State of Maine laws forbid possession of alcohol by underaged persons.

Any student found using or supplying illegal drugs, including steroids, or in possession of drug paraphernalia is subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion. The College wishes to help those who have substance abuse problems, and confidential counseling is available to those who will discuss treatment and participate in a treatment program.

Access Policy

Health Policy

Health professionals in Colby Health Services treat students on the same basis as community professionals treat the patients under their care.

The College feels that the best interests of students are served by providing full medical and psychological counseling and treatment from professionals thoroughly informed about personal and family history. The College respects the rights of these professionals to use their judgment in meeting the health needs of students.

Upon recommendation of one of Colby’s medical practitioners or the director of counseling services, the College reserves the right to require a student to withdraw for medical or psychological reasons. If, in the opinion of either the director of counseling services or one of the medical practitioners, a student becomes unable to carry on normal student functions, or when his/her presence is or may become a hazard to that student or others, withdrawal will be required. Following any medical or psychological withdrawal, a recommendation from the student’s physician or psychologist to the appropriate College professional is required before the student is readmitted to the College.

The director of counseling services and one of the medical practitioners may require that a student obtain treatment away from campus before continuing as a student either after time away or after one of the vacation periods during the year or in the summer.

The officers, faculty, and medical and counseling staff of the College reserve the right to refuse to divulge information regarding a student’s psychological or psychiatric condition or matters of an intimate nature without the student’s written authorization.

Housing and Student Living

The residential experience at Colby is designed to extend and integrate intellectual inquiry into the dormitories and dining halls. The College works to foster a welcoming campus community and strives to create an atmosphere and a residential experience that are fully inclusive for students from diverse backgrounds. Individual residence hall sizes range from 30 to 166 students per building. Students from all four class years are housed in each building, with the exception of the Harold and Bibby Alfond Residence Complex, which houses only seniors.

Students are expected to live in College housing as assigned by the Office of the Dean of Students and are required to subscribe to an on-campus board plan.

Students requesting permission to live off campus must seek approval from the Office of the Dean of Students. A small number of students are permitted to live off campus and are generally assigned by a lottery system with priority given to seniors first. The College has charge of the maintenance and security of its buildings.

Student Records

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