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THIS WEEK
Swimming and diving vs. Delta State, Sept. 12, 4 p.m., Aquatics Center
Women’s soccer vs. UAB, Sept. 12, 7 p.m., Soccer Stadium
University Supply Store game-day hours and locations, Sept. 13
Bryant Museum game-day hours, Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Football vs. Southern Mississippi, Sept. 13, 5 p.m., Bryant-Denny Stadium
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Know the student code and learn about the Office of Student Conduct. The Office of Student Conduct, located at 107 Burke West, is responsible for dealing with student non-academic misconduct that occurs on and off campus and is detrimental to the University community or adversely affects the University.
OSC helps students develop a foundation for success, a commitment to responsible citizenship and a desire to make positive lifestyle choices based on the Capstone Creed‘s values of fairness, honesty, accountability, integrity and respect.
Conduct Procedures
When a violation of the student code is reported or suspected, OSC initiates an investigation. The office may investigate and cite students and organizations with misconduct when the office has reason to believe that a violation has occurred. A written complaint is preferred but not required to launch an investigation.
A conduct investigator or conduct body may issue a summons for a student or organization to appear for a discussion or a hearing on the alleged violation. Guidelines for hearings can be found in Article V, Section B of the Code.
During an investigation, a student may choose to have an adviser present at the student’s expense. The adviser, which can include an attorney, cannot speak in the student’s place, represent the student or participate directly in the process. The student must communicate directly with the conduct investigator.
Possible sanctions for students and organizations include, but are not limited to, the following: warning, probation, loss of privileges, fines, restitution, community service, educational workshops, discretionary sanctions, no-contact order, residence-hall suspension or expulsion, and university suspension or expulsion.
When considering sanctions, a student’s prior code violations can be taken into account. More than one of the listed sanctions may be imposed for a single violation.
If sanctions are imposed, the student has the right to refer the matter to the review board, which will determine if the hearing was fair, if the decision was based on sufficient evidence, or if the sanction was appropriate. The review board can also consider new information not available at the time of the hearing.
Click here to read an updated version of the Code of Student Conduct.
Are you a student and a parent? Join the more than 1,000 student-parents on campus who are already a part of Graduate Parent Support and Undergraduate Parent Support. Both programs are free and provide student-parents with family friendly resources on campus and in the community. To join, send an email to gps@ua.edu and ask to be added to the student-parent listserv. More information: Cori Perdue at cperdue@ua.edu or 348-2118.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Thursday, Sept. 11, at noon the Denny Chimes will play patriotic music in tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. We remember and honor their lives.
UA’s website features Capstone of Higher Education videos. George Denny, who was president of The University of Alabama from 1912 to 1936, referred to the University as the “capstone” of higher education in Alabama. Throughout the coming year, UA’s website will publish videos that emphasize how faculty, staff and alumni continue to impact the world through groundbreaking research, transformative economic development and a generous spirit of community service. Visit http://www.ua.edu/capstone often and discover what makes UA “The Capstone of Higher Education.”
JMP Academic Suite, an SAS graphical statistical program that offers exploratory data analysis, is available. Faculty and students can install and use the program on personal machines for teaching and research purposes only. For more information, including where to obtain the software, visit the JMP entry of the Office of Information Technology Software Catalog.
“Brain Matters” is the official radio show of the UA Counseling Center. The show airs live every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on WVUA-FM 90.7 The Capstone. Host Dr. B.J. Guenther, a staff therapist at the Counseling Center, interviews guests about mental and physical health issues that affect college students.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The Alabama Digital Humanities Center in 109-A Gorgas Library is available for graduate students to use as a study space. All current graduate students have had their Action Cards authorized for access to the ADHC, which is diagonally to the left from the library’s Capstone Drive entrance. The space may be used for individual or small-group study or research and is equipped with computers that have the same applications as found elsewhere in Gorgas Library, plus some specialized software. The space primarily supports events and activities related to digital humanities projects, workshops and guest speakers. These activities and events take precedence over other uses. Click here for policies governing use of the space. Graduate students unable to gain access with their Action Cards should contact Tom Wilson, associate dean, at tcwilson@ua.edu or 348-2299.
Ready for a study break? Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering is offering a new one-of-a-kind service this fall with the addition of two chess sets. Students can check out both sets, including one portable mega-size floor set that can be used indoors or outside in front of the building. Stop by the circulation desk to check out the pieces and the vinyl mat. More information: Mangala Krishnamurthy at mkrishna@ua.edu or 348-2109.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
All student organizations that want to promote events or meetings (including informal recruitments, invitation for memberships, information meetings or regular meetings) should place the dates, times and locations of their meetings or events on the UA calendar of events using the online submission form at http://events.ua.edu/submit. All UA students are encouraged to check the calendar daily. Also, The Source provides resources, support and recognition for student organizations on the UA campus. Click here for more information on The Source, including a list of registered organizations and instructions on how to register an organization. Click here for information on fraternity and sorority organizations.
Students for Open Doors and Ethical Leadership has positions available on its Board of Logistics and Design. Openings are listed at http://www.SODEL.org. More information: UASodel@gmail.com.
ATHLETICS/RECREATION
Know how to “Get in the Game.” The Alabama Crimson Tide football team will play the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN2. Whether you currently have tickets or need tickets, you will want to know how to “Get in the Game,” how the changes to the way student tickets are handled, how to enter the stadium (Gate 30 or Gate 31) and how parking near the stadium affects you. For more information on the changes, visit the following sites: Action Card Office (click on MyTickets and then Get in the Game 2014) or http://uagameday.com/football. The game-day website will also tell you how to stay in the know via Facebook, Twitter and UA’s mobile website and how to stay safe during inclement weather or other emergencies.
The Alabama weightlifting team seeks new members. Positions are also available for students to gain real-world experience in sports management and marketing. More information: public_relations.uawl@alabamaweightliftingteam.com.
Alabama Triathletes is accepting new members. Alabama Triathletes is a sports club team that trains, travels and competes in triathlons across the country. More information: Taylor Wood at alabama.triathletes@gmail.com.
EVENTS
Students are invited to the “Feminism is For Everybody” panel discussion hosted by the Feminist Caucus. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Sept. 17 in the Anderson Room at the Ferguson Center. Panelists include Dr. Utz McKnight, department chair of gender and race studies; Dr. Robin Boylorn, assistant professor in communication studies; Dr. Alice Parker, former professor at UA and founder of the UA’s women’s studies department; and Michael Forst, graduate student in communication studies. More information: Cassidy Ellis at cdellis@crimson.ua.edu.
Always remember to check the Crimson Calendar for all the week’s events.
For athletic events, go to http://www.rolltide.com.
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