You are in the official 1996-97 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 1996-97 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
(20 U.S.C. 1232g) and regulations adopted thereunder (34 C.F.R. 99) and
California Education Code Section 67100 et seq., set out requirements designed
to protect the privacy of students concerning their education records maintained
by the campus.
Specifically, the statute and regulations govern access to student records
maintained by the campus and the release of such records. In brief, the
law provides that the campus must provide students access to records directly
related to the student and an opportunity for a hearing to challenge such
records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise
inappropriate. The right to a hearing under the law does not include any
right to challenge the appropriateness of a grade as determined by the instructor.
The law generally requires that written consent of the student be received
before releasing personally ident ifiable data about the student from records
to other than a specified list of exceptions. The institution has adopted
a set of policies and procedures concerning implementation of the statutes
and the regulations on the campus. Copies of these policies and procedures
may be obtained at the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs.
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Among the types of information included in the campus statement of policies
and procedures are: 1) the types of student records and the information
contained therein; (2) the official responsible for the maintenance of each
type of record; (3) the location of access lists that indicate persons requesting
or receiving information from the record; (4) policies for reviewing and
expunging records; (5) the access rights of students; (6) the procedures
for challenging the content of student records; (7) the cost that is charged
for reproducing copies of records; and (8) the right of the student to file
a com plaint with the Department of Education.
An office and review board have been established by the department to investigate
and adjudicate violations and complaints. The office designated for this
purpose is: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA),
U.S. Department of Education, 330 C Street, Room 4511, Washington, D.C.
20202.
The campus is authorized under the Act to release public "directory
information" concerning students. "Directory information"
includes the student's name, ad dress, telephone listing, date and place
of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities
and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance,
de grees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency
or institution attended by the student.
The above designated information is subject to release by the campus at
any time unless the campus has received prior written objection from the
student specifying information that the student requests not to be released.
Written objections should be sent to the Office of Admissions.
The campus is authorized to provide access to student records to campus
officials and employees who have legitimate educational interests in such
access. These persons have responsibilities in connection with the campus'
academic, administrative or service functions and who have reason for using
student records connected with their campus or other related academic responsibilities.
Disclosure may also be made to other persons or organizations under certain
conditions (e.g., as part of accreditation or program evaluation; in response
to a court order or subpoena; in connection with financial aid; to other
institutions to which the student is transferring).
Use of Social Security Number. Applicants are required to include their
Social Security account number in designated places on applications for
admission pur suant to the authority contained in Section 41201 of Title
5, California Code of Regulations. The Social Security account number
is used as a means of identifying records pertaining to the student as well
as identifying the student for purposes of financial aid eligibility and
disbursement and the repayment of financial aid and other debts payable
to the institution.
California State University, Fresno has adopted provisions for the conduct
of research that employs or influences humans. All research at the university
must comply with these provisions. Students must familiarize themselves
with the provisions by inquiring in the departmental offices or the office
of the dean of their school.
The campus shall notify certain students, born after January 1, 1957,
of the CSU requirement to present proof of measles and rubella immunizations
by the beginning of the next term of enrollment. This is not an admissions
requirement but shall be required of students at the beginning of their
second term of enrollment. Proof of measles and rubella immunizations shall
also be required for certain groups of enrolled students who have increased
exposure to these diseases. Those so notified who have not presented acceptable
proof of the immunizations shall be notified further of the need to comply
before receiving registration materials to enroll for the succeeding term.
Persons subject to these health screening provisions include: new students
enrolling fall 1987 and later; readmitted students reenrolling fall 1987
and later; students who reside in campus residence halls; students who obtained
their primary and secondary schooling outside the United States; students
enrolled in dietetics, medical technology, nursing, physical therapy, and
any practicum,
student teaching, or fieldwork involving preschool-age children, school-age
children, or taking place in a hospital or health care setting. The Student
Health Center provides immunizations without cost to those students unable
to obtain acceptable proof of immunizations.
California State University, Fresno is committed to a program of equal
opportunity for all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
marital status, religion, disability, or sexual preference. Concerns in
California State University, Fresno's Policy Statement and the Affirmative
Action Program include equal opportunity in employment, admissions, recruitment,
financial aid, placement counseling, curricula, and housing for students.
These concerns are recognized by the university as basic to our equal opportunity
goals.
The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, physical disability, or sexual orientation
in the educational programs or activities it conducts.
Persons who are aggrieved may pursue a complaint informally or formally
under the University Antidiscrimination Policy and Complaint Procedures.
Inquiries should be directed to Eddie G. Varela, associate director of human
resources, personnel/affirmative action services, Joyal Administration Building,
Room 162, phone (559) 278-2032.
Gender. The California State University does not discriminate on
the basis of gender in the educational programs or activities it conducts.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, and the administrative
regulations adopted thereunder prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex
in education programs and activities operated by California State University,
Fresno. Such programs and activities include admission of students and employment.
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX to programs and activities
of California State University, Fresno may be referred to Arthur V. N. Wint,
executive assistant to the president/director of human resources, Joyal
Administration Building, Room 262, phone (559) 278-2364; William H. Corcoran,
dean of student affairs, Joyal Administration Building, Room 224, phone
(559) 278-2541; Terry Noble, personnel director, Auxiliary Services, 2771
E. Shaw, phone
(559) 278-2574; or the Regional Director of the Office for Civil Rights,
Region 9, 220 Mail Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.
The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities
to men and women CSU students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate
athletics.
Sexual Harassment. Discrimination on the basis of sex is prohibited
by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as well as Title IX of the Education
Act. Sexual harassment is a violation of Section 703 of Title VII. Sexual
harassment refers to the unwanted impo sition of sexual attention usually
in the context of a relationship of unequal pow er, rank, or status, as
well as the use of one's position of authority in the university to bestow
benefits or impose deprivations on another. This applies equally to all
students, staff, faculty, and administrators at California State University,
Fresno. Harassment includes verbal, nonverbal, and/or physical conduct that
has the intent or effect of unreasonable interference with individuals'
or groups' education or work performance. This may also include actions
that create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or learning environment.
Both men and women can be the victims of sexual harassment.
Students who believe they are a victim of sexual harassment should contact
Carole Snee, the individual designated by the university president to review
student complaints. She can explain the informal and/or formal complaint
procedures available to students on our campus. Should you have concerns
related to sexual harassment, please contact Carole Snee, Learning Resource
Center, phone (559) 278-3052.
Disabled. The California State University does not discriminate on
the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment
in, its programs and activities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of (1990) and
the regulations adopted thereunder prohibit such discrimination. Arthur
V. N. Wint has been designated to coordinate the efforts of California State
University, Fresno to comply with the acts in their implementing
regulations. Inquiries concerning compliance may be addressed to Arthur
V. N. Wint, executive assistant to the president/director of hu man resources,
Joyal Administration Building, Room 262, phone (559) 278-2364.
Race, Color, or National Origin. The California State University
complies with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
and the regulations adopted thereunder. No person shall, on the grounds
of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under
any program of The California State University.
Age, Marital Status, Religion, or Sexual Preference. The California
State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, marital status,
religion, or sexual preference.
Inappropriate conduct by students or by applicants for admission is subject
to discipline as provided in Sections 41301 through 41304 of Title 5, California
Code of Regulations. These sections are:
41301. Expulsion, Suspension, and Probation of Students. Following
procedures consonant with due process established pursuant to Section 41304,
any student of a campus may be expelled, suspended, placed on probation,
or given a lesser sanction for one or more of the following causes which
must be campus related:
a. Cheating or plagiarism in connection with an academic program at a campus
b. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of campus documents, records, or identification
or knowingly furnishing false information to a campus
c. Misrepresentation of oneself or of an organization to be an agent of
a campus
d. Obstruction or disruption, on or off campus property, of the campus educational
process, administrative process or other campus function
e. Physical abuse on or off campus property of the person or property of
any member of the campus community or of members of his or her family or
the threat of such physical abuse
f. Theft of, or nonaccidental damage to, campus property or property in
the possession of, or owned by, a member of the campus community
g. Unauthorized entry into, unauthorized use of, or misuse of campus property
h. On campus property, the sale or knowing possession of dangerous drugs,
restricted dangerous drugs, or narcotics as those terms are used in California
statutes, except when lawfully prescribed pursuant to medical or dental
care, or when lawfully permitted for the purpose of research, instruction,
or analysis
i. Knowing possession or use of explosives, dangerous chemicals or deadly
weapons on campus property or at a campus function without prior authorization
of the campus president
j. Engaging in lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on campus property or
at a campus function
k. Abusive behavior directed toward, or hazing of, a member of the campus
community
l. Violation of any order of a campus president, notice of which had been
given prior to such violation and during the academic term in which the
violation occurs, either by publication in the campus newspaper, or by posting
on an official bulletin board designated for this purpose, and which order
is not inconsistent with any of the other provisions of this Section
m. Soliciting or assisting another to do any act which would subject a student
to expulsion, suspension, or probation pursuant to this Section
n. For purposes of this Article, the following terms are defined:
o. This Section is not adopted pursuant to Education Code Section 89031.
p. Notwithstanding any amendment or repeal pursuant to the resolution by
which any provision of this Article is amended, all acts and omissions occurring
prior to that effective date shall be subject to the provisions of this
Article as in effect immediately prior to such effective date.
41302. Disposition of Fees: Interim Suspension; Campus Emergency.
The president of the campus may place on probation, suspend, or expel a
student for one or more of the causes enumerated in Section 41301. No fees
or tuition paid by or for such student for the semester, quarter, or summer
session in which he or she is suspended or expelled shall be refunded. If
the student is readmitted before the close of the semester, quarter, or
summer session in which he or she is suspended, no additional tuition or
fees shall be required of the student on account of the suspension.
The president may immediately impose an interim suspension in all cases
in which there is reasonable cause to believe that such an immediate suspension
is required in order to protect lives or property and to ensure the maintenance
of order. A student so placed on interim suspension shall be given prompt
notice of charges and the opportunity for a hearing within 10 days of the
imposition of interim suspension. During the period of interim suspension,
the student shall not, with out prior written permission of the president
or designated representative, enter any campus of the California State University
other than to attend the hearing. Violation of any condition of interim
suspension shall be grounds for expulsion.
During periods of campus emergency, as determined by the president of the
individual campus, the president may, after consultation with the chancellor,
place into immediate effect any emergency regulations, procedures, and other
measures deemed necessary or appropriate to meet the emergency, safeguard
persons and property, and maintain educational activities.
41303. Conduct by Applicants for Admission. Notwithstanding any provision
in this Chapter 1 to the contrary, admission or readmission may be qualified
or denied to any person who, while not enrolled as a student, commits acts
which, were he or she enrolled as a student, would be the basis for disciplinary
proceedings pursuant to Sections 41301 or 41302. Admission or readmission
may be qualified or denied to any person who, while a student, commits acts
which are subject to disciplinary action pursuant to Section 41301 or Section
41302. Qualified admission or denial of admission in such cases shall be
determined under procedures adopted pursuant to Section 41304.
41304. Student Disciplinary Procedures for the California State University.
The chancellor shall prescribe, and may from time to time revise, a code
of student disci plinary procedures for the California State University.
Subject to other applicable law, this code shall provide for determinations
of fact and sanctions to be applied for conduct which is a ground of discipline
under Sections 41301 or 41302, and for qualified admission or denial of
admission under Section 41303; the authority of the campus president in
such matters; conduct related determinations on financial aid eligibility
and termination; alternative kinds of proceedings, including proceedings
conducted by a Hearing Officer; time limitations; notice; conduct of hearings,
including provisions govern ing evidence, a record, and review; and such
other related matters as may be appropriate. The chancellor shall report
to the Board actions taken under this section.
Cheating. Cheating is the practice of fraudulent or deceptive
acts for the purpose of improving a grade or obtaining course credit. Typically,
such acts occur in relation to examinations. It is the in tent of this definition
that the term cheating not be limited to examinations situations
only, but that it include any and all actions by a student that are intended
to gain an unearned academic advantage by fraudulent or deceptive means.
Plagiarism. Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating that consists
of the misuse of the published and /or unpublished works of another by representing
the material so used as one's own work.
The Career Development and Employment Services Office may furnish, upon
request, information about the employment of students who graduate from
programs or courses of study preparing students for a particular career
field. This information includes data concerning the average starting salary
and the percentage of previously enrolled students who obtained employment.
The information may include data collected from either graduates of the
campus or graduates of all campuses in The California State University.
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