Welcome & College History

Dear Student:

Welcome – or welcome back to Macalester for the 2008-2009 academic year. Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to the community, I hope you anticipate the year as one filled with challenge and promise.

You all know the values that embody this institution. These values can only be realized through the active participation of each member of our community. The success of the Macalester experience is a collaborative effort – between faculty, students and staff – which takes place in the classroom, residence halls, laboratories, athletic fields and beyond. I urge you to be an active member of this community, taking advantage of every available opportunity.

The Student Handbook is designed to acquaint you with the range of services, regulations and expectations that exist here. You will find information on academic expectations and requirements, services that will assist your success both in and out of the classroom, the governing structure of the College and the standards that help us abide responsibly as a learning community.

Best wishes for a good year.

Laurie B. Hamre
Vice President for Student Affairs

Jim Hoppe
Dean of Students

Lisa Landreman
Associate Dean of Students

History

The Founder’s Vision. Macalester College was founded in 1874 with a commitment to making it one of the finest colleges in the country. Its founder, the Rev. Edward Duffield Neill, served as a chaplain in the Civil War and held positions in three U.S. presidential administrations. Journeying to the Minnesota Territory in 1849 to do missionary work, he founded two churches and served as the state’s first superintendent of public education and first chancellor of the University of Minnesota.

Having shaped the education of the Northwest’s citizens, Neill turned to the education of its leaders. He believed that only a private college could offer both the academic quality and the values needed to prepare for leadership. He planned a college which would be equal in academic strength to the best colleges in the East. It would be Presbyterian-affiliated but nonsectarian, making it inclusive by the standards of his day.

Charles Macalester, a prominent Philadelphia businessman and philanthropist, made the establishing gift by donating the Winslow House, a noted summer hotel in Minneapolis. With additional funding from the Presbyterian Church and from the new College’s trustees, Macalester opened in 1885 with five professors, six freshmen, and 52 preparatory students.

Defining Excellence. In 1887, a young classical scholar named James Wallace joined the faculty and forever changed the future of Macalester College. Over the next 50 years, as faculty member, president, fund-raiser, donor, and role model, James Wallace helped the College define its special values and its standards of excellence.

Wallace quickly established himself as a fine and demanding teacher, and he earned a national reputation for scholarship when he published two Greek textbooks that were widely used across the country. When he took on added duties as dean of the College and then as president, he dedicated himself to creating the strongest possible academic experience for Macalester students. He recruited excellent faculty members and carefully added new areas of study to the curriculum.

In spite of academic success, James Wallace’s early years at Macalester were financially difficult. Gradually, his unceasing efforts built up a group of donors whose support, together with tuition from a growing student body, put the college on steady footing. By the time he rejoined the faculty in 1906, Wallace had enabled the college to pay off its debt, maintain a balanced budget, and begin to establish an endowment to offer some protection against hard times.

Until shortly before his death in 1939, James Wallace taught religion, Greek and political science. He inspired students to set high aspirations, strive for the best, and serve humanity on a global basis. His interest in world affairs intensified throughout his lifetime, and just before his 90th birthday he published a third book, this one on international peace and justice.

Distinguishing Values. In the 1940s and 1950s President Charles J. Turck gave new focus to the College’s internationalism by recruiting foreign students, creating overseas study opportunities, and hiring faculty from diverse backgrounds. Under his leadership, the College broadened its base of community service and intensified its continuing interest in civic and national affairs.

Macalester engaged in a remarkable period of advancement throughout the 1960s. Under the leadership of President Harvey M. Rice, the College strengthened the academic credentials of its faculty, enhanced the academic program, and increased its visibility, attracting students from across the nation and around the world. A major building campaign resulted in a fine arts center and new science facilities which were among the best in the United States. All of this was made possible by the generous gifts of many friends, led by DeWitt and Lila Wallace, founders of the Reader’s Digest and major benefactors of Macalester. Mr. Wallace, who died in 1981, was the son of President James Wallace and a member of the College’s class of 1911.

Along the way, Macalester committed itself to a liberal arts curriculum and asserted five traditional and distinguishing values: involvement of students with faculty in the pursuit of learning; creation of a diverse campus community; incorporation of an international perspective in the curriculum and campus life; involvement of the College in the life of the metropolitan area; and espousal of service as a way of life.

The stories of four alumni provide evidence of the historic nature of those values:

Catharine Deaver Lealtad became Macalester’s first African American graduate in 1915; as a physician she spent a long career treating children affected by poverty, war and famine around the world.

Esther Torii Suzuki was admitted to Macalester in 1942, freeing her from the internment camp where her Japanese American family was placed during World War II; she became a social worker and human rights activist.

Walter Mondale, who grew up in southern Minnesota, was part of the Class of 1950; he went on to become vice president of the United States, a U.S. senator, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan.

Kofi Annan came to Macalester from Ghana; after his 1961 graduation he began a career with the United Nations culminating in his election to the post of U.N. Secretary General and his receipt of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize.

Unprecedented Strength. The 1990s were another period of significant advancement for Macalester. In 1991, the College’s endowment became significantly stronger than it had been, enabling Macalester to pursue its high ideals with renewed vision and confidence. The College increased the number of faculty positions, adding new depth and more broadly diverse perspectives to the educational program. The improved student-faculty ratio also made possible more flexible and personalized teaching approaches, including significant enhancement of an already strong emphasis on faculty-student collaborative research and writing. The College also increased international study opportunities for students and faculty and strengthened co-curricular programs from athletics to residential life to community service.

Through a comprehensive campus improvement program, virtually every academic and residential building on campus was renovated, as were the athletic facilities. Extensive renovation of the science facilities, which merged two buildings into the Olin-Rice Science Center, was completed in 1997. George Draper Dayton residence hall opened in 1998, the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center in 2001, and the renovated Kagin Commons student services building in 2002. A comprehensive fund-raising campaign completed in 2000 raised $55.3 million to help support some of those building projects as well as scholarship funds, student-faculty research stipends, academic programs, and annual operations.

A recent planning process has reaffirmed Macalester’s core values and key strengths, and under the leadership of President Brian Rosenberg the college continues to seek new ways to apply those values and strengths to the challenges of the 21st century. With the help of financial support from its alumni and friends, Macalester continues the traditions begun by its founders and carried forward throughout its history: providing an education of uncompromising academic quality to capable students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds and preparing them to make a significant and positive difference in the world.

General Information

1. General Description Expand

Macalester College attempts to create and maintain a positive learning, living and working environment in which community members are aware of and respect the rights of others and where individuals take responsibility for their actions.

As an educational institution placing value on the teaching/learning relationship that exists among faculty, students and staff, and as an institution that intentionally recruits a diverse student body, the intent of the College is to provide policies and procedures that enhance understanding while correcting unacceptable behavior. All members of the college community are expected to know and abide by the community standards, college policies and regulations.

Macalester College is committed to assisting community members in resolving conflict or behavior that violates our Community Standards. There are two systems in place to address such conflicts and violations: Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures and College Grievance Procedures. The Conduct/Disciplinary Procedure is an administrative process, in which the Dean of Students, or designee, may impose disciplinary action to a student if found responsible for inappropriate conduct. The College Grievance Procedure is a community process directed by the Macalester College Harassment Committee (MCHC) comprised of faculty and staff. Each situation is examined closely to ensure that the appropriate procedure is in place. Complete outlines of the Student Conduct Process and Grievance/Dispute resolution procedures are listed in this document.

2. Board of Trustees Expand

As stated in the Governance Policies for the Macalester Board of Trustees, the Board is responsible for the mission and broad policy determination of the College. The Board delegates the day-to-day operation of the College to the President with the expectation that they be informed of activities, concerns and policies. The following guidelines pertain when members of the Macalester community wish to distribute materials to members of the Board.

All requests to distribute materials to the Board of Trustees should be submitted to the President's Office. All items must be signed by individuals who are willing to be accountable for the accuracy and fairness of the materials (even in instances where a student organization is the sponsor). Documents must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the beginning of the Board meeting or desired date of distribution. Decisions on whether the materials will be distributed to the Board or appropriate Committee of the Board will be made by the President based on the relevance of the materials to Trustee concerns.

Direct questions related to these guidelines should be addressed to the President's Office.

3. Campus Center Expand

The Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center is open to members of the Macalester campus community and their guests. The Information Desk located at the front entrance is staffed during the posted hours in which the building is open. The Information Desk opens 30 minutes after the building opens and closes 30 minutes prior to the building’s closing time. All posted College policies apply during the use of the Campus Center, as well as other specific policies posted or noted within the center.

4. Campus Communication Expand

Clear communication between students, faculty and staff are essential to the smooth functioning of the College. Each student is provided with an email address, telephone and voicemail, and Student Post Office Box. Students are responsible for ensuring the proper and appropriate usage of these items. Official communications from the College to students will be sent via these methods. Specifically students are responsible for the following:

1. Frequently checking and clearing their Student Post Office box. Students are responsible for responding to information delivered via mail.
2. Checking and responding to their official XXXXXX@macalester.edu email address. Students choosing to use another email provider are responsible for directing their official Macalester.edu mail to another spot. Students are responsible for all information delivered to their official email address.
3. Activating and checking their voicemail (for residential students). Students are responsible for messages and information communicated to them via their official voicemail.
5. Lost and Found Expand

The College's centralized Lost & Found service is located at the Campus Center Information Desk (x6888). The Information Desk staff contacts the owner of any item that is identifiable. Items turned into Lost & Found are kept for 14 days. Due to limited space, items will be disposed of after that time. Lost keys are forwarded to the Security Office which is located within Facilities Management (x6278).

6. Mailing Services Expand

The Student Post Office (SPO) is located in the lower level of Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center. Stamps, money orders, international mail and stamped envelopes are available. We receive UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL packages from Central Receiving in early afternoon. The SPO handles insured, certified, express and registered mail, as well as providing verification for absentee balloting. Mail can be sent to others on campus with REUSABLE intercampus mail envelopes. Mail is defined as written or spoken words (letters, tapes, etc.). No large personal items. All mail must be addressed by name and mailer should be identified. Anything sent containing profanity must be put in an envelope. Mailing Services reserves the right to reject items based on these criteria. Students are responsible for information delivered to them in their assigned post office box.

The SPO assigns a mail box to students each year at validation. SPO combinations are available on the website where you obtain your grades. This information is available all year on this website. Hard copies are given out at the beginning of the academic year, limited to onetime per student. The Student Post Office employees are not allowed to issue combinations except to the person assigned the box. Expenses resulting from negligent use or damage to post office boxes will be charged to the student assigned to that box.

7. Neighborhood Relations Expand

Macalester College is a residential urban campus. College housing facilities are located on campus yet near private homes within the neighborhood. It is expected that students will behave in a manner that reflects consideration for our neighbors. This includes but is not limited to monitoring noise levels while on campus and also when walking through the neighborhood, disposing of litter appropriately and being conscious of private property.

It is recommended that students are aware of their rights as tenants. Whether the lease is an oral or written agreement, students should be aware of their responsibilities. A written lease is a legally binding document and it should be read carefully before signing. The Residential Life office has copies of "The Tenants Rights Handbook." If you feel your rights as a tenant have been impaired, you should call the St. Paul Tenant's Union at 651-221-0501.

A city ordinance mandates quiet hours between the hours of 10 pm and 7 am, but noise should never be loud or objectionable at any time and can result in a fine.

8. Notary Public Service Expand

Notary public service is available free of charge from the Secretary in the Dean of Students Office.

9. Off-Campus Housing Expand

Listings from area landlords for apartments and other housing close to campus are posted at the Residential Life Website. The St. Paul Pioneer Press, Grand Gazette, and the Highland Villager also list housing opportunities. Bulletin boards in the Library and Campus Center frequently have listings as well. The college does not inspect the properties advertised. Students should carefully examine the space and the lease agreement before signing a contract.

10. Safe Walk Program Expand

The Safe Walk Program is available to students, faculty and staff. Teams of two students provide service on the college grounds and out to a one-mile radius from campus to University Avenue on the north, Randolph Avenue to the south, Lexington Avenue to the east and Cleveland to the west of campus.

The Safe Walk Program is available from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m., Friday and Saturday. The Safe Walk Program may be reached at 6966699. Security officers provide on campus escort 24 hours a day.

11. Safety and Security Information Expand

At Macalester the safety and wellbeing of our students, faculty and staff is always a priority. With the support of other departments, we have many people involved in keeping this campus safe and secure. However, a truly safe campus can only be achieved through the cooperation of all students, faculty and staff.

Campus Crime Security Report - the annual Security Report required by the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 is available, at no charge, from Macalester Security, Human Resources and Admissions offices, as well as accessing the web site at www.macalester.edu/security/annual-crime-report-text-html. This report includes campus crime statistics for the most recent three-year period and a broad range of institutional policies concerning campus security. These policies pertain to alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other important topics.

Crime Reporting

All faculty, staff and students and guests are encouraged to report any criminal activity occurring on campus to Campus Security by calling 651.696.6555. In addition all college employees, including pastoral and professional counselors, should report crimes and encourage victims or witnesses of a crime to voluntarily report these offenses to Campus Security. The reporting person can request to remain confidential. Employees aware of sexual violence on campus must report this information in a timely manner to Campus Security. Campus Security is the authorized recorder of all criminal activity on campus.

All incident reports involving students are forwarded to the Dean of Students Office for review and potential action through the Student Conduct process. Additional information obtained via an investigation will also be forwarded to the Dean of Students Office. Reporting an incident does not always mean that charges were filed, an arrest was made, or anyone was found guilty or responsible. Numerous efforts are made to advise members of the campus community on a timely basis about campus crime and crime related problems.

Security Cameras

The College maintains security cameras at varying locations around campus. These cameras are employed to maintain the safety and security of the college community. As part of the college's responsibility to maintain the safety and security of the campus community, cameras may be added or moved throughout the year.

12. Switchboard and Information Expand

To reach the switchboard, dial 6000 on campus or 651-696-6000 from off campus. The operator is available during normal administrative office hours. On-campus directory assistance and campus information will be provided. Calls will be transferred to on-campus extensions as requested. Student phone numbers are provided to on-campus callers and off-campus students' numbers are provided to all callers; unless you have requested that your number not be provided through the Registrar's office. Staff, faculty and on-campus students can be reached via our automated directory at x6777, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is also available by dialing x6000, after normal business hours and pressing option 2.

13. Underage Student Policy Expand

It is the general philosophy of Macalester College to treat all students as adults. The College assumes that all enrolled students are emotionally and developmentally capable of functioning as adults. In some situations, however, Minnesota and U.S. statues warrant that students under the age of 18 be viewed as minors, requiring the College to approach these students in a different manner as directed by law.

1. Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Expand

Macalester College prohibits the unlawful possession, use and distribution of illicit drugs, drug related paraphernalia and alcohol. This policy applies to all activities sponsored by the College whether on College-owned property and residences or at other locations. The College expects that students, faculty, staff members and guests of the College community will conduct themselves in a responsible manner that shows respect for others and the community at large. As part of the larger community, Macalester College is subject to, abides by and supports federal, state and local laws. The use of alcoholic beverages or other drugs should not interfere with the educational goals or academic and social environment of the residence halls or campus community.

General Regulations

• Alcoholic beverages may not be sold on campus unless the College has secured a license for sale.
• Alcoholic beverages may not be served to or consumed by individuals under the legal drinking age.
• Students who are legally privileged to use alcohol must do so in a way that does not compromise the rights and safety of others, disrupt the community standards of the residence hall environment or create a potentially hazardous environment, and must insure full compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, local ordinances and college policy. This includes the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol.
• Members of the College community are legally and ethically responsible for the actions of and injuries to their guests relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• The possession of open containers of alcohol and the consumption of alcohol are confined to student rooms and suites. Open containers of alcohol are prohibited outdoors and in common areas. Loitering with an open container is prohibited.
• Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed in public areas without prior registration of an event at which alcohol is being consumed. Alcohol cannot be transported, consumed or served in open view in any public space. Public areas include: lounges and hallways of residence halls as well as basement spaces, bath rooms, stairwells, elevators, porches, Cafe Mac, the Atrium of the Campus Center, athletic fields and facilities, all outdoor areas and other academic and administrative buildings.
• Areas where registration is not necessary include the Alumni House, President's House and guest rooms and private rooms in the residence halls.
• Students found with alcohol who are under 21 years of age or who are found in common areas with alcohol will be required to pour out the alcohol in the presence of a staff member. No alcohol may be consumed in the presence of minors with the exception of a 21 year old who has a roommate who is underage.
• The service of alcoholic beverages at College events may not be advertised, on or off campus. Copies of advertising for events at which alcohol is to be served must be submitted at the time of the event registration. The name of the sponsor or sponsoring organization must be indicated on all advertising.
• Kegs of beer, any forms of common source alcohol and alcohol in excess are prohibited in any residence hall space.
• Students must dispose of all alcohol present when requested by a College staff member.
• Macalester College prohibits the unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, cultivation or manufacture of illicit drugs and drug related paraphernalia. This includes but is not limited to water pipes and bongs. Hookahs must be registered with the residence hall director and used solely for decorative purposes within the residence halls.
• Public behavior that is disruptive to the community while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is prohibited.
• The use of any substance which creates an unpleasant odor is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, odors that smell like marijuana.
• Students found responsible for the possession of kegs and found responsible for a second offense of illegal drugs or alcohol may be suspended from the residence halls.
• Confiscated items will not be returned to students or their guests if they are found to violate college policy or state/federal law.
• Students seeking information or help with a drug related problem are encouraged to consult with Winton Health Services and the Counseling Center, Residential Life or the Dean of Students office.

Violation of College policies regarding the use, distribution or possession of unlawful drugs, drug related paraphernalia and alcohol will result in sanctions ranging from warning or probation through temporary or permanent separation from the College and may also include referral to civil authorities for prosecution. The College may require chemical assessment and/or treatment, attendance at health education informational sessions, in addition to disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Response Guidelines

As part of the Student Conduct process students may be assigned sanctions for violations involving alcohol or other drugs. The chart below is guideline to assist Hearing Officers in decision making. Every conduct situation involves a multitude of factors which may influence the outcome of a particular case.

In the event a student does not follow through with an educational or assessment sanction conducted by a College staff member, they may be required to complete comparative activity with an off campus provider at their own expense.

	Minor	Significant	Severe
First Offense	Potential Letter of warning with information on E-Chug Meet with Hearing Officer E CHUG (E TOKE)	Meet with Hearing Officer or Board Educational Sanction CHOICES Classes Any from Minor	Residence Hall Probation Disciplinary Probation Suspension or Expulsion from hall Any from Significant
Second Offense	Meet with Hearing Officer or Board E-Chug CHOICES Class Educational sanction Residence Hall Probation	Residence Hall Probation Disciplinary Probation Any from Minor	Suspension or Expulsion from hall Assessment with Chemical Health Spec. Any from Significant
Third Offense	Meet with Hearing Officer or Board CHOICES Class Residence Hall Probation Disciplinary Probation	Suspension or Expulsion from hall Any from Minor	Assessment with Chemical Health Spec. Referral to Community Agency Any from Significant

These are based on alcohol and other drugs. Other policy violations such as vandalism, non-compliance, noise etc. could change the sanction which is assigned.

Policies for Events with Alcohol

All Macalester community members are required to follow the campus drug and alcohol policies as found in the Student Handbook and the Staff and Faculty Handbook. It is assumed that individuals, as responsible members of the Macalester community, will be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures. The following must be followed to ensure compliance with Macalester community expectations and all state/local laws relating to the serving (and sale if appropriate and license is secured) of alcoholic beverages:

• The presence of alcohol at an event must not be publicized in any way.
• Any event with alcohol present requires a completed Alcohol Approval Request Form submitted to the Campus Center office for approval no later than 3 weeks prior to the event. This includes wine at a reception or dinner. Larger events that require a license require planning and request forms must be submitted 9 weeks prior to the event. Events with alcohol present may need a consult with the Campus Center office to determine the need for extra insurance or to get referrals for 3rd party vendors.
• It is the responsibility of the organizers to confront and prevent underage drinking and require noncompliant guests to leave the event.
• Minnesota law and Macalester policy prohibit open containers on public right-of-ways (streets, sidewalks, public areas in buildings, etc.); therefore it is important that alcohol be contained in the designated serving and consumption areas. For outdoor events the serving area must be contained within a fenced-in and controlled area. The Campus Center Atrium and Olin-Rice Smail Gallery or any other publicly used space is not a permissible location for the service of alcohol unless the entire building/space is reserved for the event, or alcohol is only served and consumed in a controlled serving area not accessible to the public or those under 21.

Minimum Procedures to Comply with Minnesota Law and Macalester Policies:

State law prohibits serving alcohol to those under the age of 21 or anyone already intoxicated.

Alcoholic beverages cannot be sold without a license issued by the St. Paul office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection. Application forms are available from the Campus Center staff and must be submitted in cooperation with the Director of the Campus Center. Indirect distribution of alcohol through the sale of admission tickets, drink tickets, donations, etc. are considered methods of selling alcohol and require a license from the City of St. Paul.

People attending campus events where alcohol is present must be Macalester community members or guests of Macalester community members. No one is allowed to bring any alcohol to an event (no BYOB). Event sponsors should purchase reasonable amounts of alcohol for distribution based upon the number of guests and time period of the occasion. The determination of the amount of alcohol purchased must be communicated and planned in collaboration with Campus Center personnel. Event sponsors must provide non-salty snacks (i.e. veggies, crackers, and fruit) and equal amounts of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e. soda, tea, lemonade). Equal amount is defined as an equal amount of ounces of non-alcoholic beverage to alcoholic beverages available.

In cases of Macalester departments or recognized student organizations sponsoring groups from off campus, the Macalester departments or recognized student organizations must designate a Macalester staff, faculty or student to handle all the details of the event (reservations, set-up, and paperwork). The sponsoring Macalester department or recognized student organization is responsible financially for any cost incurred by the event. Any group from off campus without a Macalester department or recognized student organization designate will be treated as a facility rental. A member of the Campus Programs staff must sign the Alcohol Approval Request form if submitted/sponsored by a student organization.

Security officers will be required at some events involving the distribution of alcohol. Determination of this requirement is at the discretion of the Director of Safety and Security and/or the Director of Campus Center. Cost for the officers is the responsibility of the sponsoring Macalester department or recognized student organization. At least one faculty or staff person is required to attend an event where alcohol is being served.

No outdoor events utilizing projected sound may be held after 8:00 p.m. by any Macalester department or recognized student organization without a noise variance from the City of St. Paul. Applications and processing of requests for noise variances must be done in collaboration with Campus Center personnel.

Additional responsibility of designated event coordinator(s):

• Do not permit drinking guests to drive if you suspect they may be impaired.
• Confront any individual who is drinking underage, and/or intoxicated guests, and assist in their departure from the event.
• Work with Security to coordinate planning the end of the event.
• The distribution of alcohol should cease no later than 45 minutes prior to the planned end of the event.
• Indoor events should end no later than 2:00 a.m.
• Coordinate the process of returning the event space back to the condition it was found in when the even began (including return of furniture to original location, trash disposed of, decorations removed, etc.
• Groups sponsoring events with alcohol are responsible for overseeing distribution and consumption and accept financial responsibility for any costs associated with extra clean up or repairs due to behavior of guests.

Alcohol Laws

Local Laws: The City of St. Paul and the City of Minneapolis have an ordinance prohibiting the consumption of, or possession of an open container containing, an alcoholic beverage in any public place or on private property without the owner's permission. In accordance with the ordinance, Macalester has an event policy where registration of events and permission to provide alcohol is required.

State Laws: Minnesota state law provides that it is a misdemeanor if a person under 21 consumes alcohol, attempts to purchase alcohol, possesses alcohol with intent to consume, enters a licensed establishment or municipal liquor store for the purpose of purchasing or being served alcohol, or misrepresents his or her age. Misdemeanors are punishable by imprisonment for up to 90 days and/or a $700 fine.

It is a gross misdemeanor to give or sell alcohol to a person under the age of 21, or to procure alcohol for an obviously intoxicated person. It is also a gross misdemeanor (punishable by imprisonment for up to 90 days and/or $3000 fine) to induce a person under the age of 21 to purchase alcohol, or to knowingly permit a person under 21 to use one's drivers license or other identification for the purpose of procuring

Selling alcohol to a person under the age of 21 who becomes intoxicated and causes death or serious bodily harm to him/herself or another is a felony, punishable by imprisonment in excess of one year and/or a fine in excess of $3000.

If an individual in Minnesota drives under the influence of drugs or alcohol, possible sentences include revocation of driving privileges, fines, imprisonment and participation in rehabilitation programs. If a person drives under the influence of alcohol and death or injury results, the intoxicated driver can be convicted of murder, manslaughter or battery.

Minnesota law has adopted a zero tolerance for underage drinking and driving. A person under 21 years old found with any alcohol in their blood system will have their driver's license revoked for 30 days for the first offense and 180 days for repeat offenses.

Kevin’s Law imposes tougher criminal penalties on adults who provide alcohol to those under 21 years old. If the minor suffers great bodily harm or death as a result of intoxication, the provider can be charged with a felony. Adult providers are any persons 21 years old or older who provides or furnishes alcoholic beverages.

It is illegal for anyone under 21:

• To buy alcohol
• To possess or transport an unopened alcohol container in a motor vehicle
• To possess or transport an open alcohol container in the passenger area of a motor vehicle (both the driver and the passenger can be charged regardless of age or whether they consumed the alcohol)
• To create or use a fake ID to obtain alcohol
• To allow any person to use your motor vehicle after they have been drinking.

Drug Laws

State Laws: Minnesota laws cover a wide range of drug offenses, including the sale or possession of various types of drugs. Effective August 1, 2003, a person may be found guilty of attempted manufacture of methamphetamine if the person possesses any chemical reagents or precursors for manufacturing methamphetamine with intent to manufacture it.

In Minnesota, it is a petty misdemeanor for persons under the age of 18 to possess, use or purchase tobacco products. Penalties range from fines up to $700 and jail time up to 90 days.

In Minnesota, unlawful possession or sale of any amount of anabolic steroids is a felony.

Penalties are harsher for sale than possession. Following is a list of the penalties for first time offenses that can result from the unlawful sale or possession of certain drugs:

Cocaine - penalties range from up to 5 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine to up to 30 years in prison and/or a $1,000,000 fine.

Marijuana Hashish - penalties range from a $200 fine and participation in a drug education program to up to 30 years in prison and/or a $1,000,000 fine.

Narcotic Drugs - penalties range from up to 5 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine to up to 30 years in prison and/or a $1,000,000 fine.

Federal Laws: In addition to state laws, federal laws prohibit the manufacture, distribution, possession with intent to manufacture or distribute and simple possession of drugs. Following is a list of the penalties for first time offenses:

Cocaine, crack, heroin, morphine, PCP, LSD, or marijuana (1,000 kg or more) - minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life imprisonment and/or $4,000,000 fine for knowing or intentional manufacture, sale or possession with intent to sell of large amounts. Smaller amounts of heroin, morphine, cocaine, crack and marijuana (100kg+) have penalties of 5-40 years imprisonment and/or a $2,000,000 fine.

Marijuana (50 kg-), hashish, hashish oil, amphetamines, barbiturates and other controlled stimulants and depressives - maximum of five years and/or a $250,000 fine.

Also, for using mail, telephone, radio or other public or private means of communication to commit acts that violate the laws against the manufacture, sale and possession of drugs - maximum of four years in prison and/or a $30,000 fine.

*Federal law also allows for doubling the penalties when a person at least 18 years of age: distributes to a person under 21 or distributes, possesses with intent to distribute, or manufactures a controlled substance in or on, or within one thousand feet of a public or private elementary or secondary school, or a public or private college.

*Persons convicted of possession or distribution of controlled substances may be ineligible for federal benefits (including grants, contracts and loans) from one to five years.

Education, Counseling, and Treatment Resources

Most adults who drink alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) consume safe and healthy amounts. For others, unsafe drinking patterns increase their risk for injury, illness or future alcohol problems. Alcohol or other drug problems come in many forms. You may find yourself wondering or worrying about your own personal use or that of a family member or friend.

Macalester Health Services provides professional education, assistance, and referral for students concerned about their own or others’ alcohol or other drug use. The Health Promotion Office offers information, education, and training about alcohol/tobacco use and other drug abuse. Students who are questioning their own patterns of alcohol or other drug use may seek assistance from the Counseling staff. In addition, counselors can help students who are concerned about another’s substance use patterns.

Children of Alcoholics Foundation (www.coaf.org)	1-800-359-2623
Personal Substance Abuse Concerns (www.drughelp.org)	1-800-488-3784

Compliance with the Drug Free Schools/and Campuses Act

Macalester College is committed to complying with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug Free Workplace Act. The requirements for compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are addressed in the alcohol policy section of the student, staff, and faculty handbooks. The College conducts biennial reviews of its alcohol and drug program to determine its effectiveness, implement needed changes, and insure that disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced.

Additional requirements for compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 state that employees of the College are required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental and physical condition for work and to remain in that condition during the work shift. Employees must, as a condition of employment, abide by the terms of this policy and report any criminal convictions under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off campus premises while conducting college business. A report of conviction must be made within five days of conviction.

Within thirty days after receiving notification that an employee has been convicted under a criminal drug statute for violation occurring in the workplace, Macalester will either take disciplinary action against the employee (up to and including termination) or will require the employee to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by federal, state or local health, law enforcement or appropriate agency.

2. Bodily Harm (to self or others) Expand

Inflicting bodily harm upon any person; taking action for the purpose of inflicting harm; taking reckless but accidental action from which bodily harm or a negative disruption in the community may result; and/or inflicting or attempting to inflict harm to oneself is prohibited. Such instances may include, but are not limited to, behaviors associated with eating disorders, suicide gestures or attempts, medical transports and mental health emergencies.

When a student harms or attempts to harm him/herself, the Dean of Students or her/his designee will work with the student to determine the appropriate response that promotes the best interest of the student and members of the college community. The student behavior may result in further disciplinary action through the college's conduct/disciplinary procedures.

3. Consensual Relations Expand

Relationships between a faculty member and a student or between a supervisor and employee should be considered ones of professional and client in which the initiation of sexual relationships is inappropriate and unethical. The power differential inherent in faculty/student and supervisor/employee relationships compromises the subordinate's ability to freely decide. The respect and trust accorded a professor by a student, as well as the power exercised by the professor in giving praise or blame, grades, recommendations for further study and future employment, greatly diminish the student's actual freedom of choice should sexual favors be included among the professor's demands. The same is true with respect to a supervisor and employee. Codes of ethics for most professional associations forbid the initiation of sexual relationships where professional/client or supervisor/employee relationships exist.

4. Copying Code of Ethics Expand

Because we are an academic community, the faculty, students and staff of Macalester College honor intellectual property, respect the privacy of data and recognize the rights of others. Each individual has a responsibility in turn to use copying technology in an ethical manner. Anything less than adherence to the letter and spirit of copyright laws and regulations is unethical.

Respect for intellectual labor and creativity is vital to academic discourse and enterprise. This principle applies to works of all authors and publishers in media. It encompasses respect for the right to acknowledge, right to privacy and right to determine the form, manner and terms of publication and distribution.

Because printed and recorded information is easily reproduced, respect for the work and personal expression of others is critical. Violations of authorial integrity, including plagiarism, invasion of privacy, unauthorized access and trade secret and copyright violations, may be grounds for sanctions against members of the academic community. A Macalester, violation of the Copying Code of Ethics may subject the offender to disciplinary action.

5. Disability Student Services Expand

Macalester College recognizes that issues related to disabilities affect everyone at the College. Macalester College is committed to providing equal opportunities in higher education to academically qualified students. Students with disabilities at Macalester College are given access to the tools and resources that will enable them to manage day-to-day life.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with sensory, physical, psychological, or learning disabilities. Students should contact the Dean of Students Office at (X6220). The Associate Dean of Students is designated as the Coordinator of Disability Student Services. Students requesting accommodations need to register with the Associate Dean. Written documentation of the disability from a professional is required for the provision of appropriate and reasonable services. The documentation is confidential and will only be shared with individuals, other than the Dean of Students Office, on a need-to-know basis with prior approval from the student. For more information, visit the website at http://www.macalester.edu/deanofstudents/disability.

Students wishing to appeal a disability determination or accommodation decision of the Associate Dean of Students should follow the outlined procedures:

1. Within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the decision by the Associate Dean of Students, the student may request, in writing, an appeal review by the Dean of Academic Programs or her/his designee. The request to the Dean of Academic Programs shall be in writing, and shall include a brief statement of the grounds for appeal. The grounds for appeal shall be that:
   1. There was substantial failure by the Associate Dean of Students to comply with the procedures so as to deny a fair review of the request, or
   2. The decision of the Associate Dean of Students was not supported by the evidence.
2. The appeal review will be based on the information and materials in the case file, the Associate Dean of Students findings and recommendations, and the student's written request for an appeal review.
3. The Dean of Academic Programs may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Associate Dean of Students, or at her/his discretion, refer the matter to the Dean of Students Office for further review and decision. The Dean of Academic Programs shall notify the student, in writing, of her/his decision within fifteen (15) working days after the appeal is received. The decision of the Dean of Academic Programs shall be final and not subject of further review.
6. Disruptive Behavior Expand

Student crises may impact the Macalester community.  The community may be a residence hall floor, a group of friends, a roommate(s), etc.  Sometimes the community rallies behind a student and eventually shoulders more of the situation than may be appropriate or healthy as the burden of helping a friend can be overwhelming. 

When a student raises a concern about a student crisis, they should be directed to the Dean of Students office if the student lives off campus and to the Residential Life staff if the student lives on campus.  The following protocol provides some direction in addressing these situations.

1. Identify the issues or concerns being raised about the student and determine what steps need to be taken.
2. Identify the concerns/needs of the community and the impact of the student’s behavior on the community.
3. Address issues that may arise as a result of students helping in the situation:

• Withholding information so as not to get someone in trouble.
• Enabling the student of concern.
• The community is fearful of the student/situation and does not know what to do.
• The community does not want to hurt the student’s feelings but cannot handle the burden of the situation any longer.

4. Review potential resources or course of action:

• Refer the student to the appropriate College resource such as the Counseling Center, Health Services, Safety & Security, etc.
• Call together the students in the community to talk about their concerns firsthand.
• Call a meeting with those involved to air concerns.
• Ask someone from the Counseling Center to assist in facilitating a discussion with the community.
• Mediate a discussion between the student involved and a small group of concerned students.
• Remove the student from the community if necessary.
• Provide a program on how to deal with difficult or traumatic situations.

5. Choose a course of action and implement it.
6. Follow up with individual community members who seem to need individual attention.
7. Determine what long-term follow up is required.

 

7. Failure to Comply Expand

It is a violation of the Macalester Community Standards to fail to comply with the direction of faculty or staff (student or administrative) in the performance of his/her official duties.

8. False Identification Expand

The use of false identification or altered identification is violation of state law, as well as the Community Standards of Macalester College, and subject to disciplinary sanctions.

9. Financial Policies Expand

Academic Loads and Withdrawals

All degree-seeking students may apply for financial aid. Financial aid packages are generally based on full-time enrollment (12 credits or more per semester). Students who enroll for fewer than 12 credits in a semester will receive an adjustment to their financial aid. Aid from non-Macalester sources will be adjusted according to the policy of the awarding agency. Macalester aid will be adjusted so that the percentage of tuition paid by Macalester aid is consistent.

At the end of the add/drop period each semester, the Financial Aid Office will review the financial aid package of all students enrolled for fewer than 12 credits. Any adjustments based on less-than-full-time enrollment will be made and a new award notification will be delivered to the affected student. Course withdrawals after the end of the add/drop period generally do not affect financial aid eligibility, provided that the semester’s Federal Student Aid has already been disbursed. However, course withdrawals may have an effect on the calculation of satisfactory academic progress (see the College Catalog or visit www.macalester.edu/acadmic/catalog/aefa3.html for information on Macalester’s satisfactory academic progress policy).

Emergency Loans

Students in need of an emergency loan should contact the Dean of Students Office. The Dean has a small fund of money to loan in cases of emergency. If students fail to repay the loan, other students are unable to borrow money from this fund, as it is replenished only be repayments. Students who are consistently late in repayment or fail to repay will be denied subsequent requests.

An amount up to $25.00 may be borrowed. Loans are payable within 30 days with no interest charged. Students not repaying in 30 days may have a hold placed on their grades, transcripts, registration, etc. Loans due at the end of the semester must be paid by the last day of the academic term, or the penalty will be applied and billed to your student account. The late payment fees for delinquent loans are $2.00 for one to 30 days, $4.00 for 31-60 days, $6.00 for 61-90 days and $10.00 for over 90 days

Financial Aid Refunds

Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence during a semester may receive a tuition refund according to Macalester’s refund policy published in the College Catalog. Federal Student Aid regulations require that Macalester reduce a student’s Federal Student Aid if the student withdraws before completing more than 60% of a semester. Federal Student Aid includes Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Pell Grants, Byrd Scholarships, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG). The percentage of Federal Student Aid that must be returned is equal to the number of days remaining in the semester at the time the student withdraws divided by the total number of calendar days in the semester. Scheduled breaks of more than four consecutive days are excluded from the denominator. Aid from state agencies will be returned to the state agency according to the state's return policy. Financial aid from Macalester will be adjusted so that the percentage of tuition paid by Macalester aid is consistent. For example, if Macalester financial aid paid 50% of tuition before withdrawal, Macalester financial aid will pay for 50% of post-withdrawal tuition.

Independent Students

Students who are dependent when admitted to the college will be considered dependent for institutional aid for the duration of their tenure at Macalester. If you are considering filing as an independent student, it is important to contact the Financial Aid Office before you complete your financial aid applications.

Payment of Student Accounts

Students are billed for fall semester in mid-July, with charges due and payable on or before August 15. Students are billed for spring semester on December 15, with charges due and payable on or before January 15.

Failure to meet payment requirements will result in late payment fees, interest charges on any unpaid balance, assessment of collection agency fees when applicable, withholding of grades and academic transcripts and denial of future enrollment until all financial obligations have been met.

Refund Policies

The enrollment deposit made by an applicant and the Student Activity Fee are not refundable. No tuition is refunded or credited after the 33rd class day of the semester.

Tuition refunds for a permanent or temporary withdrawal from the College during the first 33 class days of the semester are as follows: a) 1st-7th day: 90 percent; b) 8th-17th day: 50 percent; c) 18th-33rd day: 25 percent. (First semester students receiving Federal financial aid through Title IV programs will receive a pro-rata tuition refund consistent with Federal requirements.) No refunds are granted without first receiving notice of withdrawal from the College through the Dean of Student's Office. Students leaving the College any time after registration without being granted an official permission for withdrawal or by reason of being suspended or dropped, will not be eligible for any refund under this policy.

In case of prolonged illness which requires the student's withdrawal from the College, refunds or credits are made for tuition from the end of a one-week period following the beginning of the illness. No tuition is refunded or credited on courses completed.

Room and board refunds for both new and returning students are calculated on a daily basis by the number of days in the residence hall as of the check-out date. One week is added to the official date of room vacancy when computing the pro-rated refund. Students who move out of college residences but remain enrolled in the college are not eligible for room and board refund. Students may arrange a transfer of the room and board contract to another student with approval of the Office of Residential Life.

Students receiving financial aid who receive tuition and/or room and board refunds will receive a similar reduction in their total financial aid package.

The Dean of Students may authorize exceptions to any part of this refund policy. For more information on the refund policy, contact the Director of Student Accounts.

Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid

For information regarding satisfactory academic progress and financial aid see the College Catalog or click to www.macalester.edu/acadmic/catalog/aefa3.html.

Special Situations

The compensation a student receives for performing Residential Life duties is considered a student resource, and may affect a student's financial aid award. Employment compensation in Residential Life replaces work study. Resident Assistants are not able to hold another campus job concurrent with their RA appointment. The Financial Aid Office is notified of a student's employment as an RA, and the student's financial aid award will be prepared accordingly.

10. Weapons Policy Expand

Students are not permitted to keep weapons on campus. Macalester students and their guests are not permitted to possess weapons of any kind, including firearms, pistols, guns, large knives or bows and arrows on college property. The college does not provide storage of these items. Violators of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

11. Food Service Policies Expand

Several special policies relate to the operation of the College Food Service. These policies are listed in the Food Service Guide distributed at the beginning of each year.

• Your I.D. card provides admission to Cafe Mac. You must have it with you in order to eat.
• Food may not be taken out of the Cafe Mac, although trays for sick people are available with written authorization of the Health Services or Residential Life staff.
• Dishes, glassware, and silverware may not be removed from Café Mac. Although this is common sense, Bon Appetit loses lots of tableware to theft each semester.
12. Harassment Expand

Harassment or personal abuse, whether oral, written or physical, exceeds the bounds of acceptable behavior in the Macalester community. Any individual who harasses or abuses another is subject to the dispute resolution and disciplinary procedures of the College and such civil and criminal laws as may pertain. The College expects its members will educate themselves about such behavior and be vigilant in protecting the right to an environment free of harassment and abuse.

In addition, it is a gross misdemeanor to intentionally harass a person by engaging in certain acts which cause the person to feel oppressed, persecuted or intimidated. Such acts include stalking or threatening a person, sending packages, letters, computer messages or telegrams to a person, and making telephone calls to a person with the intent to harass them. Specific information on different types of harassment as well as specific reporting procedures are located elsewhere in this document.

13. Hazing Policy Expand

Hazing at Macalester College involves committing an act against a student or coercing a student to commit an act that creates a risk of harm to a person in order to be a member or affiliated with a student organization, club or sports team. The risk may be of a physical, mental or emotional nature.

A member of the College community who knowingly, intentionally and willfully participates in activities defined as hazing will be subject to disciplinary proceedings.

When a member of the community believes they have experienced hazing, the individual may choose to bring the concern to the Macalester College Harassment Committee or file a complaint which refers the matter directly to the Student Conduct process. In some instances, the College or the Macalester College Harassment Committee may intervene without a student complaint, and may take disciplinary action or refer to the Student Conduct process.

14. Indecent Exposure Expand

Members of the Macalester community should be aware that nudity in a public place is in violation of state law. The College has expectations related to appropriate behavior and reserves the right to impose disciplinary sanctions when behavior does not meet these expectations.

15. Political Campaigning Expand

The following guidelines for political campaigning on campus are in effect for the three months prior to general elections:

• The campus shall be open to political campaigning by candidates for national, state, county and city office and to candidates for representative offices of the various districts in which the College is located when the primary purpose of the campaigning is to educate only the campus community.
• Groups organized solely for the purpose of supporting political candidates shall have all the rights and responsibilities of other recognized student organizations, except that they may not be granted funding from college or MCSG sources or be given use of campus mail facilities.
• Organizations may use campus facilities for political meetings directed to the Macalester Community. When using college facilities, organizations shall be expected to abide by existing college policies and shall be responsible for cleaning and returning a facility to the condition in which it was found.
• It is recognized that there may be some political candidates who will not have campus group support. Such candidates may reserve facilities for political presentations directed to the Macalester Community. They shall abide by existing college policies.
• Political literature may be freely posted on outdoor bulletin boards. Posters applied to any painted surfaces, glass or metal surfaces or indoor bulletin board may be removed by representatives of the college. Political literature cannot be placed on doors or under residence hall room doors by candidates or their representatives.
• Candidates may only solicit in the foyer of the lower level of the Campus Center and/or on Bateman Plaza. Candidates must reserve space a minimum of one business day prior to solicitation and be sponsored by a chartered student organization or campus department. Candidates and candidate staff (hired and volunteer) must respect our campus population by staying in designated areas (e.g., behind a table).
• In accordance with state law, candidates may request to solicit in Residence Halls. Candidates should receive approval no later than 48 hours from the requested activity. Candidates may solicit students in the formal lounges of residence halls, provided they are accompanied by a Residence Life staff member. Candidates or their representatives cannot solicit and campaign on the Residence Hall floor or go “door-to-door”. Candidates cannot use the floor lounges for campaigning and soliciting. Requests may not be approved if they conflict with the academic or co curricular programs of the College or if Residential Life staff are not available to assist them.
• When attendance over 100 people is expected, a representative of the candidate may be required to meet with an official of the college to arrange for crowd control and program management. Any expenses associated with large events shall be borne by the sponsoring organization.
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Any campaigning outside of the limits of this period are governed by policies of inviting guests to campus and/or facility rentals guidelines.

16. Property Damage/Restitution Expand

A student will be held responsible for damage to or loss of College property. If damage or loss occurs, the student may be required to reimburse the College, or his/her account may be charged accordingly.

The Hearing Office may require a student to make restitution for damages to property owned by another individual if the student is found to be responsible for the damage. The student may appeal such restitution to the College Judicial Forum, which shall rule on the case. By making restitution for the damages, a student is not necessarily absolved from other disciplinary actions which may result from unacceptable behavior.

17. Student I.D. Expand

One student picture I.D. is issued to each registered Macalester student. The I.D. and services afforded by it are meant for the named student only and cannot be transferred. Each student is responsible for any charges incurred through misuse of their student I.D. Report a lost or stolen I.D. immediately to the Safety and Security and Residential Life Offices. There is a charge for replacing lost I.D. cards. Students must show their I.D. immediately when asked by a faculty, staff or security officer. Failure to do so may be cause for disciplinary action. Misuse and/or tampering with a student I.D. may be cause for disciplinary action.

18. Student Travel Policy Expand

Experiential learning is a valuable part of the Macalester experience, and one which occasionally calls for a student or a group of students to travel more than sixty (60) miles one way from campus. This could include but is not limited to such activities as:

• Participation in a service project
• Gathering data for a research project
• Participation in an educational project sponsored by another organization
• Conducting independent academic research, etc.
• Attendance at a conference or program

Any plans for student travel as an official organization of Macalester College or utilizing Macalester resources, both individual and group, should first be approved by the Student Travel Grant Committee. Macalester values student initiative and resourcefulness. This policy is not intended to serve as a barrier to student travel but rather as an opportunity to ensure appropriate provisions for the safety and security of participants have been arranged and appropriate College policies addressed. This process does not constitute approval or endorsement of the proposed travel or agenda. Participants understand that some risks may be involved. This policy is intended primarily for one time or non annual events. Routine travel by athletic teams as well as established travel for study abroad programs should follow the guidelines already established by the Athletic Department or International Center, and would not need to be reviewed through this policy. All requests involving the use of College resources should be submitted to the Director of Campus Life not later than four weeks from the planned date of travel. Notification of events not requiring the use of College resources may be submitted up to two weeks prior to the event.

• All arrangements and required details noted on the request form should be completed prior to submission. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
• All requests for travel must have the support of a faculty or staff advisor. The Student Travel Grant Committee assumes the faculty/staff member signing off has assessed the developmental/intellectual merit as well as the importance of applicable travel,logistic and other college policies with the student/group.
• Review committee assumes the faculty/staff member signing off has assessed the
• Developmental/intellectual merit as well as the importance of applicable travel,
• Logistic and other college policies with the student/group.
• Other applicable policies, such as van rental policies, continue to apply.
• Travel to destinations on the U.S. Department of State Travel Warning list or other areas in which the environment poses and undue threat to the health or safety of travelers is not permitted.

Request for College Support

Review by the Student Travel & Program Committee is necessary for utilization of any College resources or request for college funding. This includes academic departments, an individual employee, an administrative or student affairs department, or a student organization. The following procedures are considered minimum guidelines. Individual departments or organizations may include additional procedures. In addition to the information outlined below, the group should also provide a detailed budget for the trip including travel, room and board, any local fees, excursions, etc., as well as an outline of what funding sources have been contacted/secured.

1. Provide a description of the educational goals of the trip. How will participation in this activity enhance your overall educational experience at Macalester? If a particular organization is responsible for the arrangements for this experience, please provide detailed information about this organization.
2. Provide an itinerary for your trip. This should include a detailed description of the travel arrangements you have made including travel to and from your lodging and your daily activities, the daily activities in which you will participate, as well as plans for emergency health care.
3. Academically related travel must be reviewed by the Dean of Academic Programs prior to submission. * Note: Students are not automatically excused from class for events receiving funding from the Student Travel & Program Committee. Each individual participant is responsible for seeking approval from faculty members to be excused from class.
4. International travel must be reviewed by the Study Abroad Coordinator prior to submission.
5. Travel utilizing college owned vehicles must be reviewed by the Director of Safety & Security.
6. College funds may only be utilized by current students, faculty and staff, without prior approval.
7. Travel outside the continental United States may require the submission of a waiver from a parent/guardian.
19. Solicitation Expand

Soliciting is not allowed in the residence halls. Chartered student organizations and/or departments may reserve space for passive solicitation in either the lower level foyer of the Campus Center or Bateman Plaza. Tables can be reserved in either of these spaces for no more than three consecutive days. Members of chartered student organizations or departments must be present during solicitation. All promotional/solicitation material left unattended will be discarded. Literature/Flyers/Posters cannot be placed on doors or under residence hall room doors by organizations or departments unless approved by Residential Life. The solicitation should be germane to the mission of the student organization and/or Macalester College.

Credit card solicitations are not permitted on campus.

Solicitations involving the sale or distribution of food must be approved by the general manager of Bon Appetit. Further, sale or any distribution of food must abide by Minnesota State law. Please refer to the fundraising policy for further information regarding solicitations involving donations or the sale of items.

20. Van Policy Expand

Guidelines and policies pertaining to Macalester's motor pool can be found at www.macalester.edu/facilities/mpregs.pdf.

21. Vehicles Expand

College Parking Policy states that first year students are not eligible for on-campus parking permits unless they receive an exception related to medical reasons, off-campus employment or related circumstances. To request an exception contact the Safety and Security Office at x6218. Parking on College property is governed by the Parking, Traffic and Safety Regulations which are enforced by the Safety and Security Office. All parking areas are clearly marked and vehicles parked in violation of College regulations are subject to citation by the Macalester Safety and Security Office and/or the St. Paul Police Department. Vehicles parked in College parking facilities must have a current registration with the Safety and Security Office. Parking regulations may be found at www.macalester.edu/facilities/parking.regs.pdf. Anyone who is a nonresident of Minnesota may operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license from his or her home state. The Safety and Security Office has information on driving privileges for nonresidents and out-of-state license plate stipulations. (See College Motor Pool Policy for information about renting vans for college sponsored trips.)

22. Firearms/Weapons/Violences Expand

College policy restricts the possession or use of weapons of any kind, including firearms, pistols and guns on College property or while involved in College related activities. The College does not tolerate acts or threats of violence on campus property or in conjunction with College related activities. Any threat of violence will be treated as a serious situation. Violations of this policy will result in strict disciplinary action.