"Life on the Hill" Student Handbook

150 Pages·2016·3.22 MB·English

by  Alene Richards

“Lif e On T h e H il l”

Student Handbook

Office of Vice President for Student Affairs

Alabama A&M University

P. O. Box 1507
Normal, AL 35762
256-372-5233
On-line Registration

Use the following steps to register:

Step 1: Contact Advisor for class selection

Step 2: Get your personal identification number from your
academic advisor

Step 3: Register online at:
http://www.aamu.edu/sis/webreg.asp

Step 4: Once classes are scheduled – pay your fees
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHERE TO GO FOR HELP …………………………………………………………………………. 3

PURPOSE ................................................................................................. 5

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................ 7
University Mission ............................................................................ 8
Organization of the University ............................................................ 8
General Officers of the University ...................................................... 9
Financial Information ........................................................................ 12
Student Freedoms and Rights .............................................................14
Student Complaints: Handling and Resolution .................................... 20

SECTION II: ACADEMIC LIFE .......................................................................26

SECTION III: SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR ACADEMIC LIFE..................................37
Other Academic Support Services....................................................... 42

SECTION IV: STUDENT LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT ......................................... 44
Residential Life ................................................................................. 47
Student Development Programs and Services...................................... 57
Other Student Life Facilities and Services ........................................... 63

SECTION V: STUDENT ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS................................. 67

SECTION VI: STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE ………….. 87

SECTION VII: CAMPUS TRAFFIC AND SAFETY REGULATIONS ......................112

SECTION VIII: FINANCIAL AID .................................................................. 130

SECTION IX: DIRECTORY OF UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS AND
UNITS……………………………………………………………………………..………….. 137

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WHERE TO GO FOR HELP

Problem/Question Who To Call Extension
Academic Advising University College/Your School 5750
Academic Appeals Academic Affairs 5275
Academic Bankruptcy Academic Affairs 5275
Academic Transcript Registrar’s Office 5254
Activity Planning Student Activities 5615
Address Change Registrar’s Office 5254
Advertising
Marquee Public Relations 5654
Channel 2 Telecommunications 5790
Alumni Information University & Alumni Welcome Ctr. 5286
AAMU Buses Bulldog Transit System 5826
Athletics Athletic Department 4001
Audio Visual Aids Telecommunications 5790
Bands Music Department 4050
Books & Supplies Book Store 5626
Cafeteria ARAMARK 5708
Cap & Gown Fitting Book Store 5626
Career Information Career Dev. Services 5690
Choral Music Department 4050
Copying/Faxing Copy Center 5641
Disabilities Veteran Affairs/Dis. Services 4263
Drop/Add Registrar’s Office 5254
Employment (off campus) Career Development 5690
Employment (on campus) Financial Aid 5400
Fee Payment Cashier’s Office 5203
Financial Aid Appeals Financial Aid Office 5400
Financial Aid Transcript Financial Aid Office 5400
Financial Holds Collections 8195
Graduation Invitations Printing Services 5700
Grievances Student Government Assoc. 5617
Health Insurance Student Health Center 5601
Student Affairs 5233
Health Problems Student Health Center 5601
Honors Program Honors Center 5859
ID CARD Access Card Office 5205
Immigration International Student Srvs. 5418
International Students International Student Srvs. 5418
Intramural Sports Intramural Office/Frank Lewis 4262
Judicial Affairs AVP for Student Affairs 5616
Library Learning Resources Center 4725
Loans Financial Aid 5400
Dorm Maintenance Request Your Dormitory Counselor
Meal Plans Cashier’s Office 5203
Newspaper Newspaper Office 5615
Organization Forming Student Activities 5615
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Parking Public Safety 5555
Personal Counseling Counseling & Health Services 5801
Radio Station WJAB 5195
Recreation Health & Wellness Center 7000
Refunds/Student Fees Cashier’s Office 5203
Registration Information Registrar’s Office 5254
Religious Counseling University Chaplain 5065
Room Reservation/Housing Housing Office 5797
ROTC-Army ROTC Office 5775
Senior Record Check Registrar’s Office 5254
Student Org. Activities Student Activities 5615
Student Issues Student Government Assoc. 5519
Telephone Problems Voice Communications 4357
Testing Testing Services Center 5645
Transfer Student Form Registrar’s Office 5254
Transient Student Form Registrar’s Office 5254
Tutoring Retention & Academic Support 5490
University Excuses Special Student Services 4263
Vehicle Registration Public Safety 5555
Veteran Affairs Special Student Services 4263
Withdrawals Registrar’s Office 5254
Yearbook Yearbook Office 5618

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PURPOSE

The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with vital information
needed in making decisions relating to college life and in finding answers to common
problems and/or concerns relating to matriculation at Alabama A&M University.

The information in this handbook is current as of August, 2012. Material
contained herein is subject to change without prior notice. Questions concerning
specific University policies should be directed to the appropriate office.

The student is responsible for becoming familiar with the material in this
handbook, to keep it as a ready reference, and to govern him/herself by its contents.
Being unaware of the contents herein cannot be used as the basis of avoiding any
adverse outcomes thereof.

The administration, faculty and staff hope that this handbook will be a useful tool
in assisting you to learn, cherish, and adhere to the ideals and traditions of Alabama
A&M University. Further, we trust that it will aid you in gaining the most profitable and
satisfying experience while in attendance at the University.

This student handbook is not intended to serve as a substitute for the Alabama
A&M University Undergraduate Bulletin or the Alabama A&M University Graduate
Bulletin.

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Welcome To “The Hill”!

We are pleased that you have selected Alabama A&M
University as your partner on the path toward the realization
of your dreams. We know that you have made an excellent
choice and you are to be commended for your selection of
Alabama A&M University. Your university is a proud product of years of proven success
and, as such, it remains committed to teaching, research and service to mankind.

During your years on “The Hill”, you will soon become aware of the numerous successes
of the many that walked the paths before you. Our graduates have demonstrated
through their accomplishments, that with a degree from Alabama A&M University you
can “Start Here and Go Anywhere.” They endured many of the same challenges that
are so much a part of college life. As you move through your courses of study, you will
become secure in managing “The Hill”, your valuable time and all your resources. And,
there are many faculty and staff members eager and available to ensure that your
matriculation here is a productive one.

Please be mindful that although there is an abundance of resources, sometimes you
may have to rely on your self-motivation to take full advantage of them. Start now by
becoming familiar with the important information contained in this handbook and revisit
it as often as you believe necessary.

I am pleased to welcome you to Alabama A&M University and the AAMU family. We are
certain that your experience here will be academically challenging, civically engaging,
enlightening and filled with the Bulldog spirit!

Sincerely,

Andrew Hugine, Jr., Ph.D.
President

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SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION

The School of Business

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UNIVERSITY MISSION

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University reflects the uniqueness of the
traditional land-grant institution which combines professional, vocational, and liberal arts
pursuits. The University provides baccalaureate and graduate studies that are
compatible with the times to all qualified, capable individuals who are interested in
further developing their technical, professional, and scholastic skills and competencies. It
operates in the three-fold function of teaching, research, and public service, including
extension in cooperation with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. A center of
substance and excellence, Alabama A&M University provides a setting for the emergence
of scholars, leaders, thinkers, and other contributors to society. Specifically, the
University is committed to (1) excellence in education and a scholarly environment in
which inquiring and discriminating minds may be nourished; (2) the education of
students for effective participation in local, state, regional, national, and international
societies; (3) the search for new knowledge through research and its applications; (4)
the provision of the comprehensive outreach program designed to meet the changing
needs of the larger community; (5) programs necessary to adequately address the
major needs of problems of capable students who have experienced limited access to
education; and (6) integration of state-of-the-art technology into all aspects of
University functions. Alabama A&M University, in cooperation with businesses, industrial
and governmental agencies, and other institutions, provides a laboratory where theory is
put into practice in a productive environment.

ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

The University is Governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of
the State of Alabama. The Governor is ex-officio Chairman of the Board. Reporting to
the Board is the President of the University, who serves as Chief Executive Officer. The
President is assisted by a cabinet of administrative officers which includes Executive Vice
President & Chief Operating Officer, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice
President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Business and Finance, Vice President for
Research, Economic Development and 1890 Programs, Vice President for Marketing
Communication & Advancement, General Counsel, and Athletic Director. The academic
area of the University is organized into four undergraduate colleges each headed by a
dean who reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and a graduate
school. The four undergraduate colleges are (1) College of Agricultural, Life & Natural
Sciences, (2) College of Business & Public Affairs, (3) College of Education, Humanities &
Behavioral Sciences, and (4) College of Engineering Technical and Physical Sciences.
Each college has areas of concentration in which students may pursue a major and/or
minor interests.

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools' Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's, educational
specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of
AAMU.

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GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE
UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Honorable Robert Bentley, Governor, Ex-Officio President

Mr. Andre Taylor
President Pro Tempore

Mr. Kevin Ball
Ms. Ginger Harper
Dr. Jerome B. Williams
Mr. John O. Hudson III
Mr. James Montgomery, Sr.
Mr. Perry Jones
Mrs. Velma Tribue
Dr. Hattie M. Myles
Mr. Chris Robinson

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

President ………........................................................................ Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs .................................. Dr. Daniel Wims
Vice President for Student Affairs ........................................ Dr. Bennie G. McMorris, Jr.
Vice President for Business and Finance ................................... Mr. Clayton A. Gibson
Vice President for Institutional Research, Planning &
Sponsored Programs……………………............................................. Dr. Daniel Wims
Vice President for Institutional Advancement……………..............… Mr. Archie Tucker II
General Counsel…………………………………………………………………… Attorney Angela Debro
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer ………..…………………... Dr. Kevin Rolle
Athletic Director…………………………………………………..........................… Mr. Bryan Hicks

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