2023 - 2024 Student Handbook

2023 - 2024

Student

Handbook

2023 - 2024

Student

Handbook

Local. Affordable. Career-Focused.

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Title IX

Table Of Contents

Welcome To Lackawanna College 9 ......................................................................................

Notice Of Non-Discrimination 10 .....................................................................................................

About The Student Handbook 11 .....................................................................................................

About Lackawanna College 11 ..........................................................................................................

Mission 11 ............................................................................................................................................

Vision 11 ..............................................................................................................................................

Core Values 11 ..................................................................................................................................

Curriculum 12 ...........................................................................................................................................

Curriculum Mission Statement 12 ............................................................................................

Institutional Learning Goals 12 .................................................................................................

Department Directory 13 ....................................................................................................................

Lackawanna College Satellite Centers 14 .....................................................................................

Ofce of Enrollment Information 14 ...............................................................................................

Purpose And Support 15 .............................................................................................................

Personal Referral 15 .......................................................................................................................

Schedules and Calendars 16 ....................................................................................................

Academic Calendars 17 .......................................................................................................................

Fall 2022 17 .......................................................................................................................................

Intercessions 2023 17 ...................................................................................................................

Spring 2023 17 ................................................................................................................................

Summer Sessions 2024 18 ..........................................................................................................

Subterm 1 18 .............................................................................................................................

Subterm 2 18 ............................................................................................................................

Subterm 3 18 ............................................................................................................................

Class Cancellations 19 ..........................................................................................................................

Scranton Compressed Schedules 20 .............................................................................................

Scranton Final Exam Schedule 20 ..................................................................................................

Scranton Final Exam Compressed Schedule 21 ........................................................................

Closing 21 ..........................................................................................................................................

Compressed Schedule 21 ............................................................................................................

Interruption of Service Policy 22 .............................................................................................

Academic Information 23 .........................................................................................................

Academic Information 24 ...................................................................................................................

Appeal A Course Grade 24 ................................................................................................................

Change Of Degree Levels (Non graduates) 25 .........................................................

Change Of Major 25 ..............................................................................................................

First Year and Graduation Seminars 25 ........................................................................................

Complaints (Academic) 26 ................................................................................................................

Concerns About Teaching Faculty Or Academics 26 ............................................

Concerns With Policy, Regulation, and/or Procedure 26 ......................................

Graduation, Honors, and Alumni 26 ...............................................................................................

Graduation Honors 26 ..........................................................................................................

President’s List 27 ..................................................................................................................

Dean’s List 27 ...........................................................................................................................

Alumni Association 27 .........................................................................................................

Internships and Conferral Dates 27 .................................................................................

Diploma Name Change Policy 27 ...................................................................................

Schedule Changes 27 ...........................................................................................................................

Schedule Adjustments (Drop/Add) 27 .................................................................................

Leave Of Absence Policy 28 .............................................................................................................

Withdrawal From Course Or College/Exit From LC 28 .........................................................

Failure To Withdraw 29 ...............................................................................................................

Second Degree 30 .................................................................................................................................

Student Dismissal From Class Or Program 30 ..........................................................................

Step 1: Verbal Warning 30 ..........................................................................................................

Step 2: Written Warning 30 .......................................................................................................

Step 3: Request For Dismissal 31 .............................................................................................

Step 4: Dismissal 31 .......................................................................................................................

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Table Of

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Welcome To

Lackawanna

Schedules And

Calendars

Academic

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Title IX

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Contents

Welcome to

Lackawanna

Schedules And

Calendars

Academic

Information

Title IX

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Step 5: Student Appeal 31 ..........................................................................................................

Transcripts 31 ...........................................................................................................................................

Transfer Of Credit To Lackawanna College 32 ..........................................................................

Transfer Of Credit Subsequent To Matriculation 33 ................................................................

Academic Affairs Policies 33 ......................................................................................................................

Academic Development Policy 33 ..................................................................................................

Academic Integrity Policy 34 ............................................................................................................

Academic Standing Policies 35 ........................................................................................................

Good Academic Standing 35 ....................................................................................................

Academic Probation 36 ...............................................................................................................

Minimum Progress Requirement 36 .......................................................................................

Academic Suspension 37 ...........................................................................................................

Academic Dismissal 37 ................................................................................................................

Attendance Policy 38 ...........................................................................................................................

Attendance Policy Appeal 39 ...................................................................................................

Planned Absences 39 ...................................................................................................................

Unforeseeable Absences 39 ......................................................................................................

Attendance Policy - Online Courses 40 ........................................................................................

Leave Due To Medical Exigency 40 ................................................................................................

Leave Due To Military Service 41 .....................................................................................................

Classroom Behavior Policy 43 ..........................................................................................................

Credit By Examination Policy 43 .....................................................................................................

Credit For Experiential Learning Policy 43 .................................................................................

Incomplete Work Policy 45 ................................................................................................................

Repeated Coursework Policy 45 .....................................................................................................

Student Dismissal From Class Or Program Appeal Policy 45 .............................................

Student Service Animal Policy 47 ...................................................................................................

Policy Statement 47 ......................................................................................................................

Denitions 47 ...................................................................................................................................

Documentation Requirements 47 ...........................................................................................

Notication Requirement/Check-In 48 ................................................................................

Behavior Of Service Animals 48 ..............................................................................................

Relief Areas 48 ................................................................................................................................

Emergency Situations 48 ...........................................................................................................

Conicting Disabilities 48 ...........................................................................................................

Restricted Areas 48 ......................................................................................................................

Appeals Procedure 49 .................................................................................................................

Emotional Support and Assistance Animal Policy 49 ............................................................

Policy For Students with Disabilities 49 .......................................................................................

How To Receive Accommodations 50 ..................................................................................

Recording in the Classroom Policy 50 ..........................................................................................

Registrar’s Ofce Policies 52 ............................................................................................................

Amnesty Policy 52 .........................................................................................................................

Directory Information 52 ............................................................................................................

Excess Credits Policy 53 .............................................................................................................

Student Information Policy (FERPA) 53 ..............................................................................

Student Registration Policy 54 ................................................................................................

Financial Information 55 ...............................................................................................................................

Student Financial Services 55 ..........................................................................................................

Federal Financial Aid Programs 55 ................................................................................................

Pell Grants 55 ...................................................................................................................................

Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (SEOG) 56 ...........................................

Federal Work-Study 56 ...............................................................................................................

Federal Direct Loan Program 56 .............................................................................................

Federal Direct Parent Plus Loans 56 ......................................................................................

Institutional Aid 56 ........................................................................................................................

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency 56 ................................................

Private Scholarships and Funding 56 ....................................................................................

Veterans© Benets 57 ..................................................................................................................

The Ofce Of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) 57 ...........................................................

Student Lending Code Of Conduct 57 ..........................................................................................

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Satisfactory Academic Progress 57 ................................................................................................

Payment Policy 58 .........................................................................................................................

Refund Policy 58 ............................................................................................................................

Student Housing Payment Policy 59 .....................................................................................

Special Fees 59 ...............................................................................................................................

Dining Commons Hours Of Operations 60 ...........................................................................................

Academic and Career Services 61 ............................................................................................................

Academic Advising 61 ..........................................................................................................................

Changing Advising 61 ...................................................................................................................

Career Services 62 .................................................................................................................................

Loaner Laptop 62 ..........................................................................................................................

Student Success Center 62 ................................................................................................................

Success Coach 62 ..........................................................................................................................

Tutoring Assistance 63 ................................................................................................................

Transfer Services 63 ..............................................................................................................................

Veterans© Services 64 .........................................................................................................................

Voter Registration 64 ...........................................................................................................................

Information Technology 64 .........................................................................................................................

Computer Lab Services 64 .................................................................................................................

Computer Use Policies 64 ..................................................................................................................

General Use Of Computing and Network Resources 64 ...............................................

Computer Labs 65 .........................................................................................................................

Email 66 .............................................................................................................................................

Violations 66 ....................................................................................................................................

Copyright Policies and Guidelines 67 ............................................................................................

Copyright Guidelines 67 .............................................................................................................

Fair Use Guidelines 67 .................................................................................................................

Peer-To-Peer File Sharing 68 ....................................................................................................

Preventing Illegal File Sharing 68 ............................................................................................

Digital Copyright Policies Violations 68 ...............................................................................

Public Relations Policies 69 ...............................................................................................................

Photo/Videotaping Policy 69 ...................................................................................................

Social Media Policy 69 .................................................................................................................

Consequences 71 ............................................................................................................................

Students Supports 71 .....................................................................................................................................

Bookstore 71 .............................................................................................................................................

Information Literacy and Library Services 71 .............................................................................

Lackawanna College Library At Albright 71 .......................................................................

Databases 72 ....................................................................................................................................

Additional Free Online Resources Include 73 ...................................................................

Library Hours 74 ..............................................................................................................................

Seeley Hall Computer Lab 74 ............................................................................................................

Lackawanna College Information Literacy And Library Services 74 ................................

Proctoring Services 75 ................................................................................................................

Math Center 75 ........................................................................................................................................

Writing Center 75 ..................................................................................................................................

Athletics 76 ........................................................................................................................................................

Public Safety Information 76 ......................................................................................................................

RAVE 76 .....................................................................................................................................................

Incident Reporting 76 ..........................................................................................................................

Emergency Notication and/or Timely Warning 77 ...............................................................

Frequently Asked Questions 77 .......................................................................................................

Public Safety Uniform Crime Reports 78 .....................................................................................

Student ID Cards 78 ..............................................................................................................................

Student Right To Know Act 78 ........................................................................................................

Public Safety Policies 78 .....................................................................................................................

Fire and Emergency Evacuation Policy 78 .........................................................................

Missing Persons Policy 79 ..........................................................................................................

Student Motor Vehicle and Parking Policy 80 ...................................................................

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Welcome To

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Schedules And

Calendars

Academic

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Title IX

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Welcome to

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Schedules And

Calendars

Academic

Information

Title IX

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Student Services Information 81 .............................................................................................

Student Health and Wellness 82 ...............................................................................................................

College Health Services 82 ................................................................................................................

Health Insurance 83 ...............................................................................................................................

Falcons Fitness Center 83 ..................................................................................................................

Student Wellness Policies 83 ............................................................................................................

Mental Health Emergency Response Policy 84 ................................................................

Communicable Disease Policy 85 ...........................................................................................

Protocol 86 .......................................................................................................................................

Medical Suspension Policy 87 ..................................................................................................

Lackawanna College Mental Health Policy 87 ...................................................................

Counseling and Mental Health Services 88 .........................................................................

Condentiality 89 ...........................................................................................................................

Accommodations 89 ....................................................................................................................

Disciplinary Actions 89 ................................................................................................................

Education and Training 90 .........................................................................................................

Student Life Information 90 ........................................................................................................................

Lackawanna College Student Organizations (LCSO) 91 .......................................................

Alternative Spring Break - Service Learning Trip 92 ..............................................................

Public Relations For Student Organizations 92 ........................................................................

Student Grievance Procedure 92 ....................................................................................................

I. Purpose and Scope 92 .............................................................................................................

II. Denitions 92 ..............................................................................................................................

III. Department Level Resolution 93 .......................................................................................

IV. Formal Resolution Procedure 93 ......................................................................................

Title IX 95 ..................................................................................................................................

Title IX 96 ............................................................................................................................................................

What Is Title IX? 96 ...............................................................................................................................

Who Is Covered By Title IX? 96 ........................................................................................................

Where Can I Find The College’s Title IX Policy and Procedures? 96 ...............................

Where Do I File A Report? 96 ...........................................................................................................

Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination Policy 97 .................................

1. Rationale For Policy 97 ............................................................................................................

2. Applicable Scope 97 ................................................................................................................

3. Glossary 97 ..................................................................................................................................

4. Title IX Coordinator 99 ...........................................................................................................

5. Independence and Conict-Of-Interest 99 ....................................................................

6. Administrative Contact Information 100 .........................................................................

7. Filing A Formal Complaint/Notice 101 ..............................................................................

8. Preservation of Evidence 102 ...............................................................................................

9. Supportive Measures 102 ........................................................................................................

10. Emergency Removal 103 .....................................................................................................

11. Promptness 104 .........................................................................................................................

12. Privacy 104 .................................................................................................................................

13. Jurisdiction Of Lackawanna College 105 ......................................................................

14. Time Limits On Reporting 106 ...........................................................................................

15. Online Harassment and Misconduct 106 .......................................................................

16. Policy On Nondiscrimination 107 ......................................................................................

17. Policy On Disability Discrimination and Accommodation 107 ..............................

A. Students With Disabilities 108 ....................................................................................

B. Employees With Disabilities 108 .................................................................................

18. Policy On Discriminatory Harassment 108 ....................................................................

A. Discriminatory Harassment 108 ..................................................................................

B. Title IX Offenses 109 ........................................................................................................

C. Other Sexual Misconduct Offenses 111 .....................................................................

D. Force, Coercion, Consent, and Incapacitation 112 ..............................................

E. Other Civil Rights Offenses 113 ....................................................................................

19. Retaliation 114 ............................................................................................................................

20. Federal Timely Warning Obligations 115 .......................................................................

21. Mandated Reporting 115 ........................................................................................................

A. Condential Resources 115 ............................................................................................

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22. When A Complainant Does Not Wish To Proceed 116 ............................................

23. False Allegations and Evidence 117 .................................................................................

24. Amnesty For Complainants and Witnesses 117 .........................................................

25. Resolution Process and Procedures 118 .........................................................................

Resolution Process for Alleged Violations of the Title IX and Other

Sexual Misconduct Offenses (Process “A”) 119 ....................................................................................

1. Overview 119 ..........................................................................................................................................

“Process A” Applies To: 119 .........................................................................................................

2. Notice/Complaint 119 .......................................................................................................................

3. Initial Assessment 120.....................................................................................................................

4. Violence Risk Assessment 121 ......................................................................................................

5. Dismissal (Mandatory and Discretionary) 121 ........................................................................

6. Counterclaims 122 .............................................................................................................................

7. Right To An Advisor 122 ..................................................................................................................

A. Who Can Serve As An Advisor 123 ...................................................................................

B. Advisor’s Role In Meetings and Interviews 123 .............................................................

C. Advisors In Hearings/College-Appointed Advisor 123 .............................................

D. Pre-Interview Meetings 124 ...................................................................................................

E. Advisor Violations Of College Policy 124 ........................................................................

F. Sharing Information With The Advisor 124 .....................................................................

G. Expectations Of An Advisor 125.........................................................................................

H. Expectations Of The Parties With Respect To Advisors 125 ..................................

8. Resolution Processes 125 ...............................................................................................................

A. Informal Resolution 125 ..........................................................................................................

B. Respondent Accepts Responsibility For Alleged Violations 126 ..........................

C. Negotiated Resolution 127 ....................................................................................................

Formal Grievance Process 127 ....................................................................................................................

9. Grievance Process Pool 127 ...........................................................................................................

A. Pool Member Roles 127 ..........................................................................................................

B. Pool Member Training 128 .....................................................................................................

10. Formal Grievance Process: Notice Of Investigation and Allegations 129 ................

11. Resolution Timeline 130.................................................................................................................

12. Appointment Of Investigators 130 ...........................................................................................

13. Ensuring Impartiality 130 ..............................................................................................................

14. Investigation Timeline 131 .............................................................................................................

15. Delays In The Investigation Process and Interactions

With Law Enforcement 131 .........................................................................................................

16. Steps In The Investigation Process 131 ....................................................................................

17. Role and Participation Of Witnesses In The Investigation 133 ......................................

18. Recording Of Interviews 134 ........................................................................................................

19. Evidentiary Considerations In The Investigation 134 ........................................................

20. Referral For Hearing 134 ..............................................................................................................

21. Hearing Decision-Maker Composition 134 .............................................................................

22. Evidentiary Considerations In The Hearing 135..................................................................

23. Notice Of Hearing 135 ...................................................................................................................

24. Alternative Hearing Participation Options 136 ...................................................................

25. Pre-Hearing Preparation 137 .......................................................................................................

26. Pre-Hearing Meetings 137 ............................................................................................................

27. Hearing Procedures 138 ................................................................................................................

28. Joint Hearings 138 ...........................................................................................................................

29. The Order Of The Hearing – Introductions and

Explanation Of Procedure 138 ..................................................................................................

30. Investigator Presents The Final Investigation Report 139 .............................................

31. Testimony and Questioning 139 .................................................................................................

32. Refusal To Submit To Cross-Examination and Inferences 140.....................................

33. Recording Hearings 140 ...............................................................................................................

34. Deliberation, Decision-Making, and Standard Of Proof 140 .........................................

35. Notice Of Outcome 141 .................................................................................................................

36. Pathways 141 ......................................................................................................................................

37. Withdrawal Or Resignation While Charges Pending 144 ...............................................

Students: 144 ...................................................................................................................................

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Welcome To

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Calendars

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Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

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Academic

Information

Title IX

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Employees: 144 ...............................................................................................................................

38. Appeals 145 ........................................................................................................................................

A. Ground For Appeal 145 ..........................................................................................................

B. Pathways Status During The Appeal 146 .......................................................................

C. Appeal Considerations 146 ...................................................................................................

39. Long-Term Remedies/Other Actions 147 ..............................................................................

40. Failure To Comply With Pathways and/or Interim and

Long-Term Remedies and/or Responsive Actions 148 ...................................................

41. Recordkeeping 148 ..........................................................................................................................

42. Disabilities Accommodations In The Resolution Process 149 .....................................

43. Revision Of This Policy and Procedures 149 .......................................................................

Resolution Process For Alleged Violations Of Other Civil

Rights Offenses (Process “B”) 149 ...........................................................................................................

1. Notice/Complaint 150 ......................................................................................................................

2. Initial Assessment 150 .....................................................................................................................

3. Counterclaims 152 ..............................................................................................................................

4. Resolution Options 152 ...................................................................................................................

A. Informal Resolution 152 ..........................................................................................................

B. Respondent Accepts Responsibility For Alleged Violations 153 ..........................

C. Negotiated Resolution 153 ....................................................................................................

5. Administrative Resolution 154 ......................................................................................................

A. Investigation 154 ........................................................................................................................

B. Determination 155 .....................................................................................................................

6. Resolution Timeline 156 ..................................................................................................................

7. Pathways 156 ........................................................................................................................................

8. Withdrawal Or Resignation While Charges Are Pending 158 .........................................

Students: 158 ....................................................................................................................................

Employees: 159 ................................................................................................................................

9. Appeals 159 ..........................................................................................................................................

A. Grounds For Appeal 159 ........................................................................................................

B. Pathways Status During The Appeal 160 .......................................................................

C. Appeal Considerations 161 .....................................................................................................

10. Long-Term Remedies/Actions 161 .............................................................................................

11. Failure To Comply With Pathways and/or Interim and

Long-Term Remedies and/or Responsive Actions 162 ......................................................

12. Recordkeeping 162 ..........................................................................................................................

13. Disabilities Accommodations In The Resolution Process 163 .......................................

14. Revision Of This Policy and Procedures 163 .........................................................................

Student Conduct & College Policies 164 ...............................................................................

Student Accountability and Restorative Practices 165 ....................................................................

Mission 165 ................................................................................................................................................

Where Can I Find The College’s Student Code Of Conduct 165 ........................................

I. Student Code Of Conduct 165 ................................................................................................................

II. Student Rights and Responsibilities 166 ............................................................................................

III. Civility Statement 166 ...............................................................................................................................

IV Student Amnesty & Good Samaritan Policy 167 ...........................................................................

V. Jurisdiction of Lackawanna College 167 ...........................................................................................

VI. Prohibited Conduct 168 ..........................................................................................................................

Acts Of Complicity 168 .........................................................................................................................

Acts Of Dishonesty 168 ........................................................................................................................

Acts Of Incivility 169 ..............................................................................................................................

Arson 169 ................................................................................................................................................

Creating Safety Hazards 169 ..............................................................................................................

Disruptive and Disorderly Conduct 169 ........................................................................................

Failure To Comply 170 ...........................................................................................................................

Filing A False Report 170 .....................................................................................................................

Harassment and Discrimination 170 ................................................................................................

Hazing 171 .................................................................................................................................................

Illegal Drugs 171 .......................................................................................................................................

Obscene and Lewd Conduct 171 ......................................................................................................

Physical Violence 171 .............................................................................................................................

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Retaliation 171 ...........................................................................................................................................

Smoking 171 ...............................................................................................................................................

Theft 172 ................................................................................................................................................

Title IX Offenses 172 ..............................................................................................................................

Unauthorized Entry Or Use 172 ........................................................................................................

Unauthorized Surveillance 172 ..........................................................................................................

Vandalism 172 ...........................................................................................................................................

Violations Of Federal, State, Or Local Law 172 ..........................................................................

Violations Of Other College Regulations 172 .............................................................................

Weapons, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Items 173 .........................................................

VI. Student Conduct Violations 173 ..........................................................................................................

VII. Interim Measures Pending Student Conduct Hearings 173 ....................................................

VIII. Housing Suspension, Disciplinary Suspension, and College Dismissal 174 ....................

X. Disciplinary Suspension and Dismissal Appeals Process 175 ...................................................

Post-Disciplinary Suspension 177 ....................................................................................................

Post-Suspension Probation 178 ........................................................................................................

Transfer Policy 178 .........................................................................................................................

XI. Rules Applicable To All SARP Proceedings 179 ............................................................................

XI. Pathways 179 ...............................................................................................................................................

XII. Student Pathway Matrix 182 ................................................................................................................

XIV. Escalation Of Pathways 186 ................................................................................................................

XIV. Notication Of Criminal Records 186 .............................................................................................

XV. Interpretation and Revision 186 ..........................................................................................................

XVI.Records Retention and Storage 187 ................................................................................................

XVII. Interpretation and Revisions 187 .....................................................................................................

Appendix A: Parent/Guardian Notication Policy 187 ............................................................

Appendix B: Lackawanna College Alcohol Policy 188 ............................................................

Appendix C: Lackawanna College Illegal Drugs Policy 189 .................................................

Appendix D: Lackawanna College Anti-Violence Policy 190 .............................................

Appendix E: Lackawanna College Tobacco and Smoking Policy 191 ..............................

Appendix F: Digital Copyright Policy 192 ...................................................................................

Appendix G: Mandatory Minimum Athletic Suspension 192 ...............................................

Residence Hall Policies 193 ......................................................................................................

Welcome To The Community 194 .............................................................................................................

Residence Life and Housing Staff 195 .....................................................................................................

Residence Life Calendar and Important Dates 195 ............................................................................

Public Safety 195 ..............................................................................................................................................

Resident Student Background Checks 195 ...........................................................................................

Motor Vehicle Regulations 196 ...................................................................................................................

Residence Hall Charges 196 .........................................................................................................................

Required Residency Policy 196 ...................................................................................................................

Health Records and Immunization 197 ...................................................................................................

Physical 197 ...............................................................................................................................................

Immunizations 197 ..................................................................................................................................

Meal Plan and Dining Commons 197 ........................................................................................................

Dining Commons Hours Of Operations 197 ................................................................................

Falcon’s Nest 197 .....................................................................................................................................

Check-In and Check-Out Procedures 198 ..............................................................................................

Personal Property Insurance 198 ...............................................................................................................

Roommates and Room Changes 198 .......................................................................................................

Campus Amenities 199 ...................................................................................................................................

Building Access 199 .........................................................................................................................................

Common Areas 200 .......................................................................................................................................

Posting 200 ..............................................................................................................................................

Solicitation and Selling 201 .........................................................................................................................

Room Care and Decorations 201 ..............................................................................................................

Room Furnishing 201 .....................................................................................................................................

MicoFridge Policy 202 .........................................................................................................................

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Table Of

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Welcome To

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Calendars

Academic

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Student

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College Policies

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

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Title IX

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Room Keys and Lock Out Policy 202 .....................................................................................................

Restricted Access Areas 203 ......................................................................................................................

Alcohol and Illegal Drugs 203 ....................................................................................................................

Pets 203 ..............................................................................................................................................

Courtesy and Quiet Hours 203 ..................................................................................................................

Guest and Visitors 204 ..................................................................................................................................

Respect Of Property 205 .............................................................................................................................

Safety To Self and Others 205 ...................................................................................................................

Privacy 206 ..............................................................................................................................................

Safety and Security 206 ...............................................................................................................................

Prohibited Items 207 .............................................................................................................................

Conscation Of Prohibited Items 208 ....................................................................................................

Smoking and Vaping 208 .............................................................................................................................

Fire Safety 208 ..............................................................................................................................................

Preventing Visibility 209 .....................................................................................................................

Creating Safety Hazards 209 ............................................................................................................

Fire and Emergency Evacuation Policy 209 ..............................................................................

Planning for An Emergency 209 .....................................................................................................

Evacuation Procedures 210 ...............................................................................................................

McKinnie Hall 210 ...................................................................................................................................

Seeley Hal 210 .........................................................................................................................................

Tobin Hall 210 ...........................................................................................................................................

Angeli Hall 211 ...........................................................................................................................................

False Alarms 211 ................................................................................................................................................

Peer Mentor Award 211 ...................................................................................................................................

Appendix 1.1 Resident Student Background Checks 211 ........................................................

Appendix 1.2 Health and Immunization Methods 213 .............................................................

Appendix 1.3 Check-In and Check-Out Procedures 213 .........................................................

Residence Hall Check-Out Policies 213 .................................................................................

Check-Out Procedures 213 .........................................................................................................

Appendix 1.4 Policy Violation Standard Pathways Model 214 .............................................

Appendix 1.5 Campus Amenities 214 .............................................................................................

Falcon Fitness Center 214 ...........................................................................................................

Computer Labs 214 ........................................................................................................................

Common Kitchen 215 ....................................................................................................................

Scranton Public Library 215 .......................................................................................................

Mail Service 215 ...............................................................................................................................

Residence Hall Network Set-Up Procedures 215 ..............................................................

Security 215 .......................................................................................................................................

Support 216 .......................................................................................................................................

Appendix 1.6 Assistance Animal Policy 216 .................................................................................

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Welcome To Lackawanna

Welcome To

Lackawanna College

Dear Student,

Congratulations on choosing Lackawanna College! On behalf

of the members of the faculty and staff, it is my pleasure

to welcome you to our community. We can provide you

with a life-changing educational experience, and we invite

you to take advantage of the challenging and rewarding

opportunities we present.

Lackawanna College boasts a long history of service to our students and community.

For more than a century, it has provided opportunities for people at all academic

levels to learn, grow, renew, and excel. Our graduates can be found throughout the

country being shining examples of what can be accomplished with hard work and a

dedicated faculty and staff.

Serving as the College’s eighth President is both an honor and a privilege. I am

humbled by the fact I oversee an institution that has so much to offer. We are

committed to our mission and policy of being an open enrollment College. We will

continue to expand niche programs in elds such as Health Sciences, Petroleum and

Natural Gas, Hospitality, Business, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Professional

Studies and now Career Technology, allowing our graduates to excel in high-demand

elds.

We are also committed to the region outside of our main campus in Scranton where

we see unlimited opportunities for the people of Bradford, Wyoming, Susquehanna,

Wayne, Pike, Luzerne, and Northumberland counties. The amazing stories of student

achievement that have come from our six satellite centers located in Tunkhannock,

Towanda, Hazleton, Hawley, Sunbury, and Covington Township, inspire us to increase

efforts to grow Lackawanna College throughout northeastern PA.

Equally as important, we recognize that post-secondary students are not the only

population we serve. Many teens, children, parents, and adults from the region have

benetted from Lackawanna College’s presence. Whether it is learning about the

world around them through our Environmental Institute’s educational seminars,

getting a head start through our pre-college programs, or furthering one’s career

through our numerous Continuing Education programs, there are opportunities for all

area residents to engage in life-long learning.

Finally, Lackawanna College enjoys the reputation of being agile in its response

to emerging community and industry need for training and education. While well-

earned, we must continue to maintain that reputation through curricular and program

innovations. As a learning institution, everything we do must be rooted in meeting the

needs of our students.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jill Murray President

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Notice Of Non-Discrimination

Lackawanna College is committed to providing a welcoming environment for all

members of our community and to ensuring that all educational and employment

decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualications. Lackawanna College

does not discriminate in its educational programs, employment, admissions or

any activities on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin,

age, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual

orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or

any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law,

including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any

grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,

or other human rights agencies.

Consistent with this principle, Lackawanna College will comply with state and federal

laws such as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act or other applicable state law,

Title IX, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act,

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in

Employment Act of 1967, the Ethnic Intimidation Act of 1982 (P.L. 537-154) and other

laws that prohibit discrimination.

As a recipient of federal nancial assistance for education activities, Lackawanna

College complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that

all its education programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of the

categories stated above, including in admissions and employment. Sexual harassment,

sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms

of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX and this Policy.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational

opportunities. Therefore, any member of the College community whose acts deny,

deprive, or limit the educational or employment access, benets and/or opportunities

of any member of the College community, guest, or visitor on the basis of that

person’s actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above is in

violation of the College’s policy on nondiscrimination.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the

nondiscrimination policies:

Kelly Schneider, Esq.



Title IX Coordinator

Healey Hall (570)961-7890  schneiderk@lackawanna.edu

Abbey Judge, Ed.D.

Afrmative Action Ofcer/Director of PreCollege Programs/

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Healey Hall (570) 955-1516  judgea@lackawanna.edu

Gopu Kiron, Ed.D.

Associate Dean of eLearning and Information Literacy

Seeley Hall (570) 504-7929  kirong@lackawanna.edu

Additional information regarding Title IX requirements and how to le a complaint

with the Ofce of Civil Rights: Ofce of Civil Rights at www2.ed.gov/ocr,

(800) 421-3481. Philadelphia Ofce: Ofce for Civil Rights U.S. Department of

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Education, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Suite 515, Philadelphia, PA

19107-3323. Telephone: (215) 656-8541 or Email: [email protected]v.

About The Student Handbook

This handbook contains current information regarding Lackawanna College’s policies,

procedures, regulations, rights and responsibilities, and services. The statements

in this handbook are for informational purposes. The College reserves the right to

change any provisions or requirements, including tuition and fees, at any time within

the student’s term of attendance. No contract is created or implied.

For updates to the Handbook, please refer to the College’s website at

https://www.lackawanna.edu/.

Lackawanna College will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities,

or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation,

disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, gender identity or expression,

or any other legally protected classication. Announcement of this policy is in

accordance with state law, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and with

federal law, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the

Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of

1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Any complaint of harassment or discrimination pertaining to education should be

directed to one of the following Equal Opportunity/Afrmative Action Ofcers:

Abbey Judge, Ed.D.

(570) 955-1516  judgea@lackawanna.edu

Gopu Kiron, Ed.D.

(570) 504-7929  kirong@lackawanna.edu

About Lackawanna College

Mission

Lackawanna College’s mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who

seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live.

Vision

The College’s vision is to be the nationally recognized, premier open-enrollment

college of choice.

Core Values

Lackawanna’s core values include a commitment to:

 Academic quality

 Value/affordability

 Social and economic impact

 Meaningful partnerships with industry, other institutions of higher education,

regional K-12 entities, and other non-prots

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 Student support and engagement that meets learners where they are

 Diversity in all its forms

 Employee empowerment/culture

Curriculum

Curriculum Mission Statement

Lackawanna’s faculty strives to fulll the College’s institutional mission within the

various curricula sponsored by individual departments. These curricula offer students

opportunities to advance their knowledge in a variety of disciplines and to pursue a

number of different career goals. Irrespective of academic interest or career choice,

however, all matriculating students at the College are expected to achieve mastery

of designated learning goals through curriculum-wide study, practice, and

demonstration.

The overall College Curriculum Mission Statement is as follows:

Lackawanna College is an educational institution, which seeks to empower its

students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to:

 Solve problems and communicate effectively.

 Foster personal and professional growth.

 Contribute to community betterment.

 Promote a spirit of inquiry and a desire for lifelong learning.

Institutional Learning Goals

1. Critical Thinking: Critical thinking is the ability to apply recognized principles

of logic from across the curricula to the analysis of judgments, values, or

extended presentations. The critical thinker can subject personal work as

well as publicized statements to rational analysis. This individual is also

able to apply logical principles in ways that solve problems effectively

through information-seeking and objective evaluation. Finally, this individual

can develop and practice critical reading skills necessary for success by

interpreting, evaluating, and applying what one reads to real-life situations.

2. Communication Skills: Communication skills are those capacities which

enable a person to express ideas orally and in writing in a clear, correct,

concise, and thoughtful style. These capacities include the ability to listen

carefully, to read with condence, and to comprehend the material.

Communication skills will be delivered through a variety of media, including,

but not limited to, websites, social networks, email, presentation, and written

word.

3. Diversity Awareness/Global Awareness: Diversity/global awareness refers to

one’s sensitivity to the socio-economic, political, cultural, and ecological

environment. Such awareness is extended to more global dimensions when

taking into account the multitude of nations, races, traditions, belief systems,

values, and lifestyles that constitute the worldwide community of humankind.

Achieving this goal should enable one to live and work harmoniously with

diverse populations.

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4. Ethics: Respect for and acceptance of others’ social and ethical beliefs are

demonstrated by attitudes of openness, empathy, and good will toward

all lifestyles and philosophies that do not infringe upon another person’s

freedom. Individuals will establish clear ethical directives for themselves

and demonstrate a level of maturity and respect for others in thought,

work, and action. Individuals will also be able to make informed decisions

on moral questions, particularly those involving plagiarism, cheating, or

lying. Finally, individuals will be able to recognize racism, discrimination,

sexism, and other forms of intolerance as elements which negatively

challenge open- mindedness, empathy, and mutual respect.

5. Teamwork/Collaboration: Teamwork/collaboration involves one’s ability to

work effectively with others in common activity. An effective team member

commits talents and resources to the common project or goal and

contributes fully to its joint achievement. Individuals are encouraged to

commit to community involvement and establish leadership skills through

this process.

6. Lifelong© Learning: A life-long learner is willing to update and upgrade skills

periodically to develop abilities, to supplement knowledge long after

a degree has been earned, and to add on to previously learned concepts and

formulations to test and apply the continuing relevance throughout one’s life.

7. Knowledge Application: Knowledge application refers to how a person

translates theoretical or abstract concepts into practical applications. Such

knowledge affects one’s work, thinking, environment, social life, and family

life daily.

8. Science/Technology Skills: Science and technology skills are those aptitudes

and competencies which enable one to utilize contemporary science and

technology, both in the workplace and in one’s personal life, knowledgeably

and effectively. These skills are not necessarily those of an expert, but they

are consistent with the level of scientic and technical development

manifested in one’s personal and professional environment.

9. Information Literacy: Information literacy is the capability to determine what

information is needed and to locate, evaluate, organize, and properly

credit the information for a specic task or presentation. Familiarity

with standard print, non-print, and electronic information resources and

research techniques is an essential element in this skill set.

Department Directory

Students can access the full Lackawanna College directory, including key ofces and

faculty contacts, on the College’s website and Portal. Current students can access

department phone numbers, emails, and appointments through the Starsh link in any

Canvas course.

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Lackawanna College Satellite Centers

Lackawanna College’s main

campus is in Scranton,

Pennsylvania, but the

College also has satellite

centers across Northeastern

Pennsylvania, each offering

different and unique

programs. Lackawanna

College also has a 5,000

square-foot facility, which

houses the Environmental

Education Center.

Environmental Education Center at

Covington Township

93 MacKenzie Road

Covington Township, PA 18444

(570) 842-1506

lceec@lackawanna.edu

Hazleton Center

2 East Broad Street

Hazleton, PA 18201

(570) 459-1573

hazleton@lackawanna.edu

Lake Region Center

8 Silk Mill Drive

Hawley, PA 18428

(570) 226-4625

laker

egion@lackawanna.edu

Tunkhannock Center and

The School of Petroleum & Natural Gas

420 Tioga Wes

t Plaza, Suite 104

Tunkhannock, PA 18657

(570) 866-1900

tunkhannock@lackawanna.edu

Sunbury Center

1145 North 4th Street

Sunbury, PA 17801

(570) 988-1931

sunbury@lackwanna.edu

Towanda Center

1024 South Main Street

Towanda, PA 18848

70) 265-3449

towanda@lackawanna.edu

Ofce of Enrollment Information

Purpose And Support

The Enrollment Department at Lackawanna College provides a supportive,

trustworthy enrollment experience that empowers its students and future graduates

to be successful. We provide an equal opportunity for every student to set

educational goals that are realistic, challenging, yet motivating and achievable. Our

Enrollment Counselors encourage students to concentrate on career goals in the

pursuit of their college education. The enrollment team assists individuals of various

ages and academic backgrounds with admission to courses and programs suitable to

their interests and goals, while always maintaining an “open door” policy for students

who are seeking advice, guidance, or answers to their questions.

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Personal Referral

We have found that some of our best students are those personally recommended

to us by students who are currently attending Lackawanna College, or graduates and

individuals just like you. Referring a family member, friend, colleague, or someone

you think will benet from a Lackawanna College education is very important to us.

Recommending an individual to the college can be both a positive and rewarding

experience for the both of you. While we are able to provide a “life changing”

opportunity to achieve a college degree, you are also “changing” that person’s

“life.” Once you refer a future Falcon to us, rest assured our Enrollment team will be

supportive and help guide them through the enrollment process successfully.

To contact an enrollment department please call (570) 961-7898 or email

admissions@lackawanna.edu.

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Lackawanna College

Fall 2023 – Summer 3 2024

Fall 2023

August 28 (Monday)....................................Fall Semester begins

August 30 (Wednesday)............................Last day to add an online class

September 1 (Friday)...................................End of drop/add

September 3 (11:59 p.m. Sunday)...........Drop date for Subterm 1 online students not

participating in Module 0

September 4 (Monday) ..............................Labor day/College closed

September 6-15..............................................First Advising period

September 29 (Friday) ...............................Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

from Subterm 1

October 9 (Monday)....................................College Closed

October 23 - November 7 .........................Advising/Online Registration

October 20 (Friday).....................................Subterm 1 ends

October 23 (Monday)..................................Subterm 2 begins

October 25 (Wednesday)..........................Last day to add an online class

October 29 (11:59 p.m. Sunday)..............Drop date for Subterm 2 online students not

participating in Module 0

November 10 (Friday) .................................Veteran’s Day/College Closed

November 13 (Monday) ..............................Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

from On-ground classes

November 22 - 24 .........................................Thanksgiving break

November 27 (Monday) .............................Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

from Subterm 2

December 11 - 15.............................................Finals Week

Intersession 2024

January 2 (Tuesday) ....................................Intersession begins/last day to add an online

class

January 3 (11:59 p.m. Thursday)..............Drop date for online students not participating

in Module 0

January 12 (Friday).......................................Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

January 15 (Monday) ...................................MLK Day/College Closed

January 19 (Friday).......................................Intersession ends

Spring 2024

January 22 (Monday) ..................................Spring Semester begins

January 24 (Wednesday) ..........................Last day to add an online class

January 26 (Friday)......................................End of drop/add

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January 31 - February 9..............................First advising period

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February 23 (Friday)....................................Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

from Subterm 1

March 4-8 (Monday - Friday)...................Spring break

March 15 (Friday)...........................................Subterm 1 ends

March 18 (Monday) .......................................Subterm 2 begins

March 20 (Wednesday)..............................Last day to add an online class

March 24 (11:59 p.m. Sunday)...................Drop date for Subterm 2 online students not

participating in Module 0

March 25- April 12..........................................Advising/Online Registration

April 5 (Friday)...............................................Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

from On-ground classes

March 28-29 (Thursday - Friday) ...........Holiday/College Closed

April 19 (Friday) .............................................Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

from Subterm 2

April 30 (Tuesday)........................................Honors Convocation

May 6-10............................................................Finals Week

May 11 (Saturday)...........................................Graduation

Summer Sessions 2024

Subterm 1

May 28 (Tuesday)..........................................Subterm 1 Semester begins

May 30 (Thursday) .......................................Last day to add/drop an online class

June 2 (11:59 p.m. Sunday) ........................Drop date for online students not participating

in Module 0

June 14 (Friday).............................................Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

June 28 (Friday) ............................................Subterm 1 Semester ends

Subterm 2

July 1 (Monday)..............................................Subterm 2 Semester begins

July 3 (Friday) ................................................Last day to add/drop an online class

July 4, (Thursday).........................................College Closed/Holiday

July 7 (11:59pm Sunday).............................Drop date for online students not participating

in Module 0

July 19 (Friday)...............................................Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

Aug 2 (Friday) ................................................Subterm 2 Semester ends

Subterm 3

July 29 (Monday) ..........................................Subterm 3 Semester begins*

August 23 (Friday) .......................................Subterm 3 Semester ends*

*Class starting and ending times vary. Please see full schedule for more details.

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Class Cancellations

Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced by 6 a.m. for day classes

and 3 p.m. for evening classes. Cancellations will be announced on all major television

and radio stations as listed below and through the RAVE emergency messaging sys-

tem for Apple and for Google. When the College opens late, you will be advised in the

message if it is a delayed schedule or compressed schedule. Scranton campus usually

follows a compressed schedule and satellite locations will vary.

Television: WBRE 28, WYOU 22, WNEP 16

Radio: WARM 590 AM, Magic 93 (92.9 FM), 97 BHT (97.1 FM & 107.7), WKRZ (98.5

FM), WEZX Rock 107 (106.9 FM)

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY

Regular Schedule

1st Period.................................. 8 - 8:50 a.m.

............................

2nd Period............................... 9 - 9:50 a.m.

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3rd Period.............................10 - 10:50 a.m.

...........................

4th Period................................ 11 - 11:50 a.m.

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5th Period...................... Noon - 12:50 p.m.

..........................

6th Period................................... 1 - 2:15 p.m.

...........................

7th Period..........................2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

..........................

8th Period................................. 4 - 5:15 p.m.

Compressed Schedule

1st Period 9:30 - 10:10 a.m.

2nd Period 10:20 - 11 a.m.

3rd Period 11:10 - 11:50 a.m.

4th Period Noon - 12:40 p.m.

5th Period 12:50 - 1:30 p.m.

6th Period 1:40 - 2:30 p.m.

7th Period 2:40 - 3:30 p.m.

8th Period 4 - 5:15 p.m. ..................................

TUESDAY, THURSDAY

Regular Schedule

1st Period....................................8 - 9:15 a.m.

..........................

2nd Period....................... 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

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3rd Period...................... 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

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BREAK ....................................... 12:15 - 1 p.m.

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4th Period...................................1 - 2:15 p.m.

....................................

5th Period..........................2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

..........................

6th Period................................. 4 - 5:15 p.m.

Compressed Schedule

1st Period 9:50 - 10:40 a.m.

2nd Period 10:50 - 11:40 a.m.

3rd Period Noon - 12:50 p.m.

BREAK CANCELLED

4th Period 1 - 2:15 P.M.

5th Period 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

6th Period 4 - 5:15 p.m. ..................................

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Scranton Compressed Schedules

The above schedules will go into effect whenever a compressed schedule is

announced. Depending on the timing of inclement weather, the College may open at

noon. Morning classes would be cancelled, ofces would open at noon, and scheduled

classes would be held starting at noon. This notication will be announced as all other

delays. Currently, these delays are provided via the RAVE app and via local television

and radio stations.

Scranton Final Exam Schedule

Final exams for Fall and Spring semesters will be held during week 16 of the

semester. Please refer to the following table for exam scheduling.

MONDAY CLASS MEETS AT MONDAY FINAL EXAM TIME

8 a.m. 8-10 a.m.

10 a.m. 10:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

Noon 12:20 - 2:20 p.m.

2:30 p.m. 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

6 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m.

TUESDAY CLASS MEETS AT TUESDAY FINAL EXAM TIME

8 a.m. 8-10 a.m.

11 a.m. 10:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

2:30 p.m. 12:20 - 2:20 p.m.

5:30 p.m. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY CLASS MEETS AT WEDNESDAY FINAL EXAM TIME

9 a.m. 8-10 a.m.

11 a.m. 10:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

1 p.m. 12:20 - 2:20 p.m.

4 p.m. 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

6 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m.

THURSDAY CLASS MEETS AT THURSDAY FINAL EXAM TIME

9:30 a.m. 8-10 a.m.

1 p.m. 10:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

4 p.m. 12:20 - 2:20 p.m.

FRIDAY FRIDAY FINAL EXAM TIME

Make-Up Day or Evening

Only for students who miss nals for

legitimate reasons (at the faculty

member’s discretion and appointment

made). Students must contact

instructor prior to the missed exam.

Scranton Final Exam Compressed Schedule

Because adverse weather conditions may cause the College to either delay opening or

to close entirely on any given day during nal exam week, the following contingencies

may go into effect:

Closing

If the College must be closed, all exams for the affected day or evening will be given

on Friday of exam week. The exact same schedule should be followed on Friday as

was published for the lost day.

Compressed Schedule

If the College is forced to announce a compressed schedule for any morning during

exam week, the following adjustments will be made. Unless otherwise announced,

evening nal exams will run at the regularly scheduled time.

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IF YOUR REGULAR

CLASS TIME IS:

COMPRESSED

SCHEDULE FOR FINAL

EXAM WILL BE:

MONDAY 8 a.m.

10 a.m.

Noon

2:30 p.m.

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

11:40 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.

1:50 - 3:50 p.m.

4 - 6 p.m.

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11 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

9:50 - 11:50 a.m.

Noon - 2 p.m.

2:10 - 4:10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

1 p.m.

9 a.m.

11 a.m.

1:50 - 3:50 p.m.

4 p.m.

1 p.m.

11:40 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.

4 - 6 p.m.

THURSDAY 9:30 a.m.

1 p.m.

4 p.m.

9:50 - 11:50 a.m.

Noon - 2 p.m.

2:10 - 4:10 p.m.

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Interruption of Service Policy

In the event of an unanticipated impact to instruction, the Lackawanna College

administration will support each Division Chair and/or Program Director in developing

an appropriate plan for all impacted areas of study. These plans will consider all

modalities of instruction, including but not limited to, converting lecture-based

content to an online format. These plans will also address necessary space and

equipment requirements to assure continuity of the educational experience and follow

all state and federal health/safety regulations and guidelines. Final plans will require

approval by AVP of Academic Affairs/Dean of Health Sciences or Dean of Curriculum

and Faculty Affairs. Students will be made aware of these changes to classroom

formatting verbally and/or in writing, with frequent updates provided. In the event

of requiring change to a course modality, college staff will reach out to all students

impacted to assure continuity of educational services and meet each individual need.

Academic

Information

Academic Information

Academic

Information

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Appeal A Course Grade

Students have the right to appeal their course grades. Please remember that the

responsibility to judge student performance and assess student learning rests

solely with the instructor. Rarely are instructor grades overturned. For grades to be

overturned, one of the two following criteria must be demonstrated:

1. The instructor failed to follow the grading policies and procedures outlined

in the course syllabus.

2. The instructor considered irrelevant or capricious factors in determining the

course grade.

If a student believes that one of these criteria was present, he or she may make a

formal appeal to change the grade. The appeal process includes the following steps:

1. The student must begin the appeal process by contacting the instructor

and completing the Formal Grade Appeal Form located on the Portal.

Understanding that students may be out of town at the time grades are

posted, students may begin the appeal process via phone or email. The

student has the right to review all their assignment grades as well as any

other factors that were considered by the instructor in determining the

course grade.

2. If the student is not satised after meeting with their instructor, they may

appeal to the appropriate division chair or program director. The student

should be prepared to demonstrate why a grade change is warranted,

including documentation that the grade was reached in error or that

3. If the student is not satised after meeting with the appropriate division

chair or program director, they may appeal to the supervisor of the division

chair or program director, i.e. The Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs

or the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. The student should

again be prepared to demonstrate why a grade change is warranted,

including documentation that the grade was reached in error or that

irrelevant factors were considered.

4. If the student remains unsatised, the nal step of the appeal process is

to meet with the College Provost, who will consider the student’s case and

render a decision. All grading decisions made by the College Provost are

nal.

Please note that grades must be appealed in a timely fashion. Grades must be

appealed before the end of the rst week of the subsequent semester. All fall grades

must be appealed one (1) week into the following spring semester; spring grades must

be appealed one (1) week into the following fall semester. If the student needs further

assistance in determining how to contact the required faculty/staff member, please

contact academics@lackawanna.edu.

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Change Of Degree Levels (Non graduates)

Students are not permitted to change degree levels (i.e., Associate’s to Bachelor’s

or vice versa, and Certicate Program to Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree) after

the ofcial start of the semester. Students who wish to change degree levels must

submit this request to the Student Success Center and the Registrar’s Ofce at least

one week prior to the start of the semester. Students who request to change degree

levels must also meet with Student Financial Services, as any change in degree

levels could have a potential nancial impact within the current year as well as future

funding/repayment. Each potential impact is unique and should be discussed prior to

requesting the ofcial change in degree.

Students who have earned credits while registered as an associate or bachelor’s

degree-seeking student may not be retroactively awarded a UG certicate for courses

completed in a previous semester or semester(s).

Students requesting to change from associate degree to bachelor’s degree will be

processed after conferral except in situations in which they must be progressive.

Progressive students may nish associate level courses and take bachelor’s level

courses simultaneously to remain full time. Bachelor’s incentive scholarships will not

be applied until conferral. Conferral must occur one year after progressive status or

scholarship is forfeited.

Change Of Major

Any student desiring to change majors should meet with their academic advisor, an

advisor in the Student Success Center, or their center advisor to complete a Change

of Major form and review the requirements of the new curriculum to ensure that the

appropriate courses are scheduled. Please note that a change in major may delay

timely completion of graduation requirements. If the student has transfer credits from

another college, reevaluation of these credits by the Registrar’s Ofce is necessary

and could result in an adjustment in the number of credits accepted for transfer. The

change of major is effective in the subsequent semester.

First Year and Graduation Seminars

COL 101 -Freshman Experience is a course for rst semester students at Lackawanna

College intended to maximize the benets of the college education by developing

supportive relationships with faculty, staff, and classmates. Emphasis will be placed on

the college experience, academic skills, life skills, and institutional values.

Note: College 101 is a mandatory course for all students. Students may not withdraw

from COL 101. Failure to complete the course will result in a grade of F, and students

who earn an F will be required to repeat the course. If a student would like to appeal

this policy please email studentsuccess@lackawanna.edu

COL 201 - The Capstone is the culmination of the Lackawanna College learning

experience for all associate graduates. Students will reect on their overall experience,

demonstrating how education has been applied to illustrate the values of a profession.

Students will gather important information and tools necessary to prepare all for

success in post-college employment and / or future education.

Note: COL201 is mandatory for all students. Students who fail this course will repeat

in subsequent semester or Subterm. Student who ultimately fail will receive a failing

grade on their transcripts, which will affect their overall GPA.

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** Some specialty programs embed the COL 101/201 objectives into other courses.

See curriculum guides for details.

** Bachelor programs have major-specic capstone requirements built into the nal

semester of curriculum. Students should refer to the relevant curriculum guides for

details.

Complaints (Academic)

Concerns About Teaching Faculty Or Academics

If a student has concerns about teaching faculty or academics, the student should

meet with the faculty member, if feasible. If not satised, the student should then

meet with the division chairperson or the appropriate program director. If still not

satised, the student may meet with the Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs,

Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of Health Sciences or their

designee. If not satised or please contact academics@lackawanna.edu.

Concerns With Policy, Regulation, and/or Procedure

If a student has concerns with policy, regulation, and or procedure, the student should

meet with a staff member. If not satised, the student should then meet with a staff

member’s supervisor. If still not satised, the student meets with the College Provost.

If the student needs further assistance in determining how to contact the required

faculty/staff member, please contact academics@lackawanna.edu. Meetings can be

in-person or set up via Teams or phone.

Graduation, Honors, and Alumni

All students meeting graduation requirements for December, May, or August

graduation must complete an application for graduation through their Capstone –

COL 201 or COL 401/441 class.

All potential graduates are required to register for the Capstone class and complete all

class requirements. The College is not responsible for those students who fail to

apply by the deadline, as graduation orders must be placed well in advance.

Students who meet requirements but do not apply for graduation will not be listed

on the graduation roster, nor will completion of degree be indicated on the student

transcript. No diploma will be ordered for students who do not apply for graduation.

For any questions regarding graduation requirements, please contact the Registrar.

Graduation Honors

The graduation program and the bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or certicate

diploma will indicate scholastic honors as follows:

 Summa cum laude (with highest honors): 3.90 – 4.00 Cumulative Quality

Point Index.

 Magna cum laude (with high honors): 3.80 – 3.89 Cumulative Quality Point

Index.

 Cum laude (with honors): 3.70 -3.79 Cumulative Quality Point Index.

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President’s List

A matriculated student qualies for the President’s List if they achieve a Cumulative

Quality Point Index (CQPI) of 3.5 or better for at least 24 earned Lackawanna College

credits. In the most recently completed semester, the student must have earned at

least 12 credits.

Dean’s List

A student qualies for the Dean’s List if they achieve a CQPI of 3.2 for the semester

and the student has completed at least nine (9) credits during the semester.

Alumni Association

Upon graduating, students will be inducted into the Lackawanna College Alumni

Association. To learn more about the Alumni Association and how to get involved

as a student, contact the Ofce of Advancement by calling (570) 961-7841 or email

alumni@lackawanna.edu.

Internships and Conferral Ddates

Final grades for internships must be submitted prior conferral dates so the Registrar’s

Ofce can audit the student record, confer it, and submit to NSC for mandated

reporting. Students who do not complete internship hours by the end of the term in

which the internship is registered can apply for an incomplete. However, the grace

period will end ve (5) days prior to the next available conferral date. Degrees for

students who do not meet these deadlines will be conferred on the following conferral

date.

Diploma Name Change Policy

Change of Name/Address Forms for the documentation and processing of name

and/or address changes are available at the Registrar’s Ofce and on the Portal.

Processing of a name change will not be completed without legal documentation

of the name change, such as a marriage license, court order, etc. It is the student’s

responsibility to keep the College informed of any changes. If an updated diploma

is requested, a fee of $20 will apply. A diploma re-order must be accompanied with

ofcial name change documentation. Preferred name, pronouns, and address changes

can also be made on the portal. These changes cannot be put on the diploma without

legal documentation.

Schedule Changes

Schedule Adjustments (Drop/Add)

Students may consider dropping or adding a class during the rst week of each

semester or the period designated for each Subterm/Summer/Winter Session. Dates

are listed in the Student Handbook, College Catalog, website, and on the portal. A

drop/add form is used to adjust a schedule with the equivalent number of credits or

to add credits to the current semester load.

An advisor from the Student Success Center in Scranton or center personnel must

approve drop/add requests. If a student’s credit load is being increased by a schedule

adjustment, a Financial Aid advisor may also need to approve the drop/add form.

If schedule changes result in a decreased credit load, a withdrawal form must be

completed (see withdrawal information in next section).

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Services

Information

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Table of

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Welcome to

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Schedules And

Calendars

Academic

Information

Title IX

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Leave Of Absence Policy

A leave of absence is an ofcial period during which a matriculating student is not

currently enrolled. Lackawanna College students may request a leave of absence from

the College for up to two consecutive semesters or one year by completing a form

available online (portal). Approval from an academic advisor is required. If a student

requests a leave of absence during a semester in which they are currently enrolled, a

college withdrawal form must also be completed and processed.

Students following this procedure are governed by the degree requirements that exist

at the time of application for leave. However, the student must understand that this

policy does not bind the College to offer their curricula or major programs which may

have been discontinued or substantially altered during their leave of absence.

Students on leave who do not return within the one-year time frame must reapply for

admission in the event they wish to return. Upon their readmission, current curriculum

requirements will apply.

A student on a leave of absence will be considered by any loan lender to be not

enrolled in school and will receive notices regarding repayment of any loans. Students

who begin a leave of absence during a semester need to consult the refund policy and

discuss their nancial obligations with the ofce of Student Financial Services.

Deferment of student loan repayment due to a leave of absence is only available in

limited circumstances.

Withdrawal From Course Or College and

Exit From Lackawanna

Student withdrawals without academic penalty will be accepted up to and including

the nal date to withdraw as indicated on the Academic calendar. To ofcially

withdraw from a course or from the College, a student must obtain the Withdrawal

from Course/College/Exit/Leave of Absence form from the Student Success Center

or Center Advisor/Director. This form must be completed, signed by the persons

specied and led with the Registrar’s Ofce before the last day to withdraw without

academic penalty as indicated on the calendar. The Athletic Department MUST sign

for any athlete who wishes to withdraw from a course or courses and the Chair of

Academic Development (or center advisor) MUST sign for those students withdrawing

from developmental courses. All students must speak to someone form Student

Financial Services to understand the impact of the withdrawal on their nancial status

at the College.

Refund of tuition for properly led withdrawal forms will be based on the refund

policy (the refund policy is maintained on the portal under the Student Financial

Services information page.

Ofcial withdrawals will result in a “W” grade on the student transcript, which is not

calculated in the QPA. If a student stops attending a course for which he or she is

registered after the published census date without having ofcially withdrawn from

the course, the student will be assigned an “AW” (failure) for the class. A student must

formally withdraw to change the AW to a W in the required withdrawal timeline. The

importance of an ofcial withdrawal cannot be over-emphasized.

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Students should consider the following before withdrawing from a class:

 If a full-time student, will the student remain at full-time status

(12 credits)? Dropping below full-time status may affect nancial aid.

 When will the course again be offered, and is the course needed before

taking an advanced course?

 Has tutorial assistance been sought, or has the professor been asked for

help?

Students need to be aware that withdrawing from classes will slow down progression

toward completion of a chosen program of study. Should a student enrolled in a

specialty program complete the withdrawal process from a program-specic course,

this may result in the student’s inability to continue progressing within

the program. Please refer to specialty program handbooks for additional information.

It is required that students consult an advisor in the Student Success Center advisor,

Center Advisor, and Financial Aid advisor before withdrawing from a class.

It is required that students consult with an advisor in the Student Success Center,

Center/Program Director, or Designee prior to completely withdrawing from the

college.

Refund of tuition for properly led withdrawal forms will be based on the Refund

Policy, which can also be accessed on the Student Financial Services portal page.

If a currently registered student decides not to return to Lackawanna College for the

next semester, they should complete the “Exit from LC” section of the form. This

should be completed ONLY if the student is not registered for classes for the next

semester (a withdrawal form is then required). Current students are advised that they

may break enrollment for one academic year (two full semesters) before needing to

return to the College as an admissions reentrant.

Failure To Withdraw

If a student stops attending a course for which they are registered after the published

census date (end of drop/add), without having ofcially withdrawn from the course,

the student will be assigned an AW (penalty-grade failure) for the class. The student

will be directed to ofcially withdraw from the class by the published date (last day

to academically withdraw). If the student does not ofcially withdraw from the course

by the designated date, the AW will remain on ofcial transcripts. After Week 10 of

the fall/spring semester, students will no longer be dropped from courses for lack

of attendance and will instead receive the course grade earned, assuming zeros on

all missed assignments, projects, tests, quizzes, participation, etc. Students should

contact the Student Success Center or their Center Advisor to process the ofcial

withdraw.

New students who do not attend in-person or Subterm one courses in the rst two

weeks will be dropped from Subterm two courses at the start of week three with

the exit reason as “never attended.” These students may contact their enrollment

counselor to enroll as a new student for sub-term two after week four of the semester.

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Welcome To

Lackawanna

Schedules And

Calendars

Academic

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Title IX

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Welcome to

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Schedules And

Calendars

Academic

Information

Title IX

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Second Degree

Students completing requirements for one associate degree who decide to apply for

a second associate degree must complete a minimum of 15 additional credit hours

not required for the rst degree at the College. If a student is pursuing a second

bachelor’s degree, they must complete a minimum of 30 additional credit hours

not required for the rst degree. These additional credits exclude COL101, DEV

courses, and COL201 and COL401. If the student applies for graduation under both

majors during the same academic year, the student will receive one diploma with

both degrees listed. Students should contact the Student Success Center or Center

Advisor to discuss the process for applying for a second degree.

Student Dismissal From Class Or Program

An instructor has the right to dismiss a student from a class or program according to

the following process.

Additionally, students registered in one of Lackawanna College’s specialty programs

and/or athletics should refer to the program/athletic policy for more specic

information regarding this process. Please note that programs may have specic

policies that require following a different dismissal process than listed below.

Violation of the Student Code of Conduct could warrant an escalation of these

warnings based on circumstances:

Step 1: Verbal Warning

The instructor provides a verbal warning to the student. The warning shall identify

the undesirable behavior and describe the acceptable behavior. Verbal warnings

will be documented electronically in the College’s Disciplinary Warning System

through Starsh. The appropriate ofce (Dean of Students, Dean of Curriculum

and Faculty Affairs, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of Health

Sciences, Center Director, and/or Designee) will receive an email copy of the

warning. The student receives an email stating that they must contact their instructor

immediately regarding the verbal warning and that failure to do so could escalate the

consequences of the warning.

Step 2: Written Warning

The instructor provides a written warning to the student via the College’s Disciplinary

Warning System found within Starsh, with reference to the previous verbal

warning. A copy of the correspondence will be sent to the appropriate ofce (Dean

of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs, Dean of Students, Associate Vice President of

Academic Affairs/Dean of Health Sciences, Center Director and/or Designee), and the

student will be notied that they must contact one of the above ofces to schedule

an appointment. For behavior violations, the student will be required to meet with the

Dean of Students, Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs, Associate Vice President

of Academic Affairs/ Dean of Health Sciences, Center Director, or Designee before

being allowed to return to class. The student will receive a letter signed by the Dean

of Students, Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs, Associate Vice President of

Academic Affairs/ Dean of Health Sciences, Center Director, or Designee to return to

the instructor after this meeting to verify that they did meet with the required ofce

and have an action plan.

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Step 3: Request For Dismissal

The instructor provides a written request for the student’s dismissal from class via the

College’s Disciplinary Warning System in Starsh. A copy will be sent to the student

and the appropriate ofce (Dean of Students, Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs,

Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/ Dean of Health Sciences, Center

Director, and/or Designee), and the student will be notied to contact one of the

above ofces to schedule a mandatory appointment. The appropriate ofce (Dean

of Students, Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs, Associate Vice President of

Academic Affairs/ Dean of Health Sciences, Center Director or Designee) will respond

within three (3) business days.

Step 4: Dismissal

The appropriate ofce (Dean of Students, Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs,

Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/ Dean of Health Sciences, Center

Director, or Designee) will have a letter delivered to the student notifying the student

of the dismissal from class within three (3) business days of notication. The dismissal

will be effective the date the correspondence or announcement is issued. A student

may have the right to appeal the dismissal from class or program. In the case when

a student is dismissed without appeal, no further recourse is available. Students

may waive this right when responsibility is taken or when they choose to accept

dismissal. The dismissal letter will include instructions regarding the process to appeal

the decision if an appeal is applicable, and if an appeal is made, the student will be

scheduled to appear before the College Appeal Board. The letter will advise the

student of the potential effect that a dismissal may have on their nancial aid. A copy

of the letter will be sent to the instructor and the College Provost.

Step 5: Student Appeal

Students executing their right to appeal the dismissal may appeal to the College

Appeal Board, which is comprised of one ofcer from the Student Government

Association or another student leader, Residence Life Director or designee, faculty

member or designee, Student Wellness Program staff or designee, and Dean of

Curriculum and Faculty Affairs or designee. Please refer to the Student Dismissal from

Class or Program Appeal Policy in the Academic Policy section of the Handbook.

Transcripts

Following the completion of a term, transcripts will include all ofcial course grades.

In case of a discrepancy between the grade displayed in the Canvas LMS and the

transcript, the transcript grade shall be considered the ofcial record.

Ofcial Lackawanna College transcripts are requested online through the National

Student Clearinghouse.

You can order a transcript by going to https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/

students/ or you can go to our website under Registrar’s Ofce and simply follow

the step-by-step instructions listed. Please have the correct recipient/receiver’s email

address available for the electronic order delivery.

A transcript is not issued to or for a student who is in debt to Lackawanna College.

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Table Of

Contents

Welcome To

Lackawanna

Schedules And

Calendars

Academic

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Title IX

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Title IX

Table of

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Welcome to

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Schedules And

Calendars

Academic

Information

Title IX

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

If you attended our Continuing Education Program and are requesting a transcript,

please contact Diane Parlanti, Director of the Training Institute at (570) 504-1586 or

ParlantiD@lackawanna.edu.

If you attended our Paramedic Program and are requesting a transcript, please

contact, Sandra Angentowicz, Administrative Assistant, Division of Health Sciences at

(570) 955-1463 or agentowiczs@lackawanna.edu.

NOTE: Transcript requests will not be processed if a nancial and/or administrative

hold is on record.

Transfer Of Credit To Lackawanna College

Before a student can be considered for transfer evaluation, they must apply to

the College as a matriculating student. The student must then request that ofcial

transcripts be forwarded to the Registrar’s Ofce. Lackawanna College’s transfer

policy requires that all transfer credits completed before initial enrollment be

submitted no later than the ofcial start date of the student’s rst semester.

Previous coursework will be evaluated by the Registrar in direct relation to the

student’s declared major.

Only credit for courses with grades of C- or better may be accepted in transfer

regardless of the method of delivery. Transfer of coursework from other institutions is

granted as credit only unless prior written approval has been obtained to repeat and

replace a course in transfer (see Repeated Coursework). Credits earned at institutions

that have been accredited by the following organizations are eligible for transfer

evaluation:

 Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

 New England Association of Schools and Colleges

 North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

 Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges

 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Inc.

 Western Association of Schools and Colleges

 Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

 Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Credits earned at non-accredited institutions, foreign institutions, or institutions

accredited by organizations other than those listed above may be evaluated for

transfer at the discretion and consensus of the Registrar, College Provost, and

corresponding division chair.

Credit earned at foreign institutions must be evaluated by a professional transcript

evaluation service before transfer credit will be reviewed. AP and CLEP exams will be

reviewed for possible transfer credit once the Registrar’s Ofce receives an ofcial

score report directly from the College Board.

Transfer of Credit earned prior to 20 years before the student’s application will be at

the discretion of the Registrar.

*Transfer evaluation of Vascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiac

Sonography, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Surgical

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Technology and Nursing curriculum candidates are based upon criteria specied in

program guidelines and according to program-specic accreditation standards.

Transfer Of Credit Subsequent To

Matriculation

To assure transferability, any degree seeking Lackawanna College student who elects

to take coursework at an outside institution with the intention of transferring it back

to Lackawanna College must obtain written approval from the Registrar. Forms

requesting permission to transfer credit from outside institutions to Lackawanna

College are available on the portal under Registrar’s Ofce. Course descriptions must

be submitted with requests, and a minimum of ve (5) business days will be required

for review and approval. Requests should be sent to the Registrar.

Academic Affairs Policies

Academic Development Policy

Academic Development coursework is designed to provide students who may

require additional instruction with the basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills

they will need to nd success at the college level. The College uses SAT, ACT, and/or

ACCUPLACER scores to determine the proper placement of students.

This coursework is considered a prerequisite before any additional courses may be

taken in the corresponding area. Academic Development courses receive institutional

credit only. They may not be used in any of the College’s curricula.

The developmental courses are DEV 010 Basic Writing Skills, DEV 020 Reading

for College, and DEV 030 Basic Math Skills. The bridge courses are ENG 102

Fundamentals of Writing, ENG 103 Critical Reading, and MAT 110 Introduction to

Algebra. Bridge courses may be used as a free elective in some programs.

Progression from DEV courses is as follows:

DEV 010 – Basic Writing Skills – Students must earn at least a “B-” grade in DEV 010

before they may enroll in ENG 105. Students receiving less than a “B-” are required to

enroll in and successfully complete ENG 102, Fundamentals of Writing, before moving

on to ENG 105. Students who earn a D+, D, or F must repeat the course.

DEV 020 – Reading for College –Students receiving less than a “B-” in DEV 020 are

required to enroll in and successfully complete ENG 103, Critical Reading. Students

may not enroll in PSY 105 while enrolled in Reading for College; however, they may

enroll in both PSY 105 and ENG 103 in the same semester. Students who earn a D+, D,

or F must repeat the course.

DEV 030 – Basic Math Skills – Students enrolled in DEV 030 must successfully

complete the course with a C- (70%) or better to enroll in MAT 110 (Introduction to

Algebra). Students who earn a D+, D, or F must repeat the course. Students will not

be allowed to enroll directly into MAT 120 (College Algebra) without successfully

completing MAT 110.

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Policies Applicable to DEV and Bridge-Level Courses:

1. A student may only take a developmental or bridge level course if he or

she places or progresses into it. If a student wishes to take a developmental

or bridge course without placing or progressing into it for a specic

educational reason, he or she may appeal this policy to the Academic

Development Division Chair.

2. Students who place into all three developmental courses may not enroll in

the college after the rst day of the semester.

3. Full-time students who place into one or more developmental or bridge-

level courses must enroll in these courses in their rst semester. Full-time

students who progress from a developmental course to a bridge course

in the same content area must take the bridge course in the semester

immediately following the developmental course.

4. Part-time students who place into one or more developmental or bridge-

level courses must enroll in one or more developmental or bridge courses

each semester until all developmental and/or bridge requirements

are completed. Students may appeal this policy to the Chair of the

Academic Development Division.

5. Students will not be allowed to register for any science course until required

developmental coursework has been successfully completed. Students may

appeal this policy to the Chair of the Academic Development Division.

Exceptions will be made ONLY after the Academic Development Division

Chair and academic advisor review all academic information with the

student.

6. A student who tests into all three developmental courses (DEV 010 Basic

Writing, DEV 020 Reading for College, and DEV 030 Basic Math) may not

take more than 16 credits in their rst semester.

Academic Integrity Policy

Academic dishonesty in any form, such as plagiarism and cheating, will not be

tolerated. Sanctions will include an automatic 0% grade for plagiarism on the

assignment in question, but the severity or frequency of the violation may further

result in a failing grade in the course, dismissal from an academic program, or

dismissal from the College. The following are among the forms of dishonesty for

which sanctions may be applied:

 Using books, notes, or other materials during an examination, unless

expressly permitted.

 Using purchased essays, term papers, or preparatory research for such

papers.

 Copying others’ work or engaging in unauthorized cooperation during an

assignment or examination.

 Allowing another student to copy from an examination or other assignment

intended to be performed independently.

 Borrowing from published works, whether material is taken verbatim or with

minor alterations, without proper and/or sufcient acknowledgment.

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 Submitting as one’s own work originally done by someone else.

 Submitting the same written report in more than one course without prior

approval from the instructor(s) involved.

 Stealing examinations or assignments.

 Supplying or selling examinations or assignments.

 Misrepresenting statements concerning work submitted.

 Falsifying or fabricating experimental data or results.

 Falsifying or fabricating the need for extensions on papers or make-up

examinations; and

 Misrepresenting identity in an online course.

 The submission of text or other material generated by AI (articial

intelligence) not expressly allowed by the instructor

The purpose of the Academic Integrity Policy is to ensure that faculty oversees the

application of sanctions resulting from academic dishonesty and that due process is

provided to all parties. The primary responsibility for maintaining personal integrity

and honor in academic activities rests with the student. Lackawanna College reserves

the right to use plagiarism detection tools, such as Plagiarism Check or similar.

Lackawanna College’s faculty members have agreed to proceed in a uniform manner

whenever they detect violations of academic integrity. Therefore, regardless of the

form these violations take (see list above), and regardless of the class, location, or

instructor, an offending student (or students) will incur the same penalty: a grade

of 0% for the assignment. This action will be taken immediately after the violation

has been reported and, unless reversed through the appeal process (see below), will

remain in effect.

If a student violates the Academic Integrity Policy for a second time, the offense will

result in a failing grade (F) in the course. This action will be taken immediately after

the violation has been reported and, unless reversed through the appeal process (see

below), will remain in effect no matter the consequences to one’s nancial aid, athletic

eligibility, or overall academic standing. Repeated violations of the Academic Integrity

Policy may also result in dismissal of the student from an academic program or from

the College. Under unusual circumstances, the provost reserves the right to dismiss

the student from a class or an academic program after the rst infraction of the

Academic Integrity Policy.

All violations of the Academic Integrity Policy are reported through the College’s

Disciplinary Warning System, Starsh. Instructors may request that the Dean of

Curriculum and Faculty Affairs counsels students after a rst violation. Students

will be required to meet with the Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs after their

second violation.

Academic Standing Policies

Good Academic Standing

To qualify for a degree, a student must attain a minimum G.P.A of 2.0 and satisfy

all curriculum requirements. Students in good academic standing must have the

minimum progress requirements to prevent them from being placed on academic

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probation, academic suspension, or receive an academic dismissal as described below.

Students in specialty programs should refer to their program handbook for additional

information.

Academic Probation

The following criteria will be used in determining Academic Probation:

CREDITS ATTEMPTED MINIMUM PROGRESS (GPA)

1-11 (freshman) 1.75

12-31 (freshman) 1.85

32+ (upperclassman) 2.0

Minimum Progress Requirements

To avoid academic dismissal, a student on Academic Probation must attain in the

next semester a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) that meets the following

minimum progress requirements.

CREDITS ATTEMPTED MINIMUM PROGRESS (GPA)

0-31 1.85

32+ 2.0

Students on Academic Probation are referred to the Commit to Success Program.

They will meet with a member of the Student Success Department or Center

Designee to identify their strengths/barriers to academic success and create an

academic plan.

Commit to Success is a support program designed to develop/improve academic

skills to better the education of students with an academic probation status. Students

will meet with the Academic Success Coach or Center Designee throughout the

semester to create an academic success plan.

Program Policy

 Students must attend (in-person or virtually) the three sessions provided by

the academic success coach or center director throughout the semester.

 During these sessions, students will learn the strategies and tools needed to

be successful in and out of the classroom.

 Students can enroll in a maximum of 13 credits during the semester that

they are on probation.

 Students are only eligible to register for the following semester upon

completion of the Commit to Success program. There will be a hold placed

on their account until the completion of the program. This hold will only

keep them from registering; it will not interfere with their ability to complete

any coursework.

 Students are also required to complete their FAFSA and meet with a

member of the Financial Aid ofce prior to registering.

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 Upon completion of the program, students will receive a certicate of

completion.

 Students are required to attend (in-person or virtually) at LEAST three

success workshops throughout the semester.

Students on Academic Probation should contact the Academic Success Coach at

studentsuccess@lackawanna.edu or their Center Advisor to enter into the Commit to

Success program to ensure continuous enrollment in the college.

Academic Suspension

A student on Academic Probation whose Cumulative Grade Point Average falls below

the College’s minimum progress requirements as listed above will be suspended. A

suspended student ordinarily cannot register for courses in the subsequent semester.

Once a student is on probation and then falls below the required academic progress,

they are automatically put on academic suspension.

If a suspended student believes that extenuating circumstances contributed to

academic difculties during a particular semester, they may appeal the suspension

to the Lackawanna Appeals Committee prior to the date published within the

notication letter.

Students are permitted to appeal their academic suspension one time. If a student is

academically suspended for a second time, they will be academically dismissed from

the College. See the Academic Dismissal Policy for details.

To appeal an academic suspension and obtain the requirements to overcome

suspension, the student should email appeals@lackawanna.edu.

Academic Dismissal

A student on Academic Probation whose Cumulative Grade Point Average falls below

a 1.50 or who is academically suspended for a second time will be academically

dismissed from the College. Academic Dismissal is permanent unless, with good

cause, the student may reapply to the College after one calendar year and be

accepted under special consideration by the Lackawanna College Appeals Committee.

You must be in good disciplinary standing to be removed from academic suspension.

Students in specialty programs should refer to their program handbook for additional

information.

Students on disciplinary probation should contact the Student Accountability and

Restorative Practices ofce for your disciplinary status at (570) 955-1522.

To request an appeal for an academic dismissal, a student should email

appeals@lackawanna.edu.

Financial aid eligibility is a separate policy, and the student must contact the Student

Financial Services to verify eligibility.

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Deadlines: Academic Suspension/Dismissal & Financial Aid (SAP) Appeals

To return for:

Fall Semester 3 weeks before Fall semester begins

Spring Semester 2 weeks before Spring semester begins

To adequately prepare for your return, appeals received after these deadlines

will be considered for the following term.

Attendance Policy

Class attendance and engagement are crucial to student success and are expected in

all in-person and online courses. Students are responsible for all content, assignments,

and announcements shared during class. Make-up work in any missed class is at the

discretion of the instructor, per the instructor’s course policy located in the syllabus.

If a student does not attend class by the end of the drop/add period, he or she will

be removed from the class as “never attended” and will not be allowed back into the

class. If a student no longer wants to remain in a course, the student should contact

the Student Success Center or Center Academic Advisor to discuss the policy for

course withdrawals.

The standard attendance policy is as follows:

Course Maximum Number of

Absences Allowed

DEV010, DEV020, DEV030 The equivalent of one week of class

100 and 200 level courses The equivalent of two weeks of class

300 and 400 level courses To be determined by instructor

On-ground Sub-term Courses

(Culinary, Baking & Pastry, Hospitality)

The equivalent of one week of class

Clinical Coursework and eldwork

in the Health Sciences

To be determined by the instructor

Students enrolled in credit-bearing courses at Lackawanna College will be

administratively withdrawn (AW) from any course(s) in which they accumulate

absences beyond the maximum number allowed. This will be recorded as an AW

on the student’s transcript and will calculate as an F unless a student nalizes the

withdrawal prior to the last day to withdraw from courses. Changes in credit hours

due to AWs or withdrawals may impact nancial aid/billing, so students should

contact Student Financial Services prior to any changes in credit hours. Students

wishing to withdraw or not be impacted by the AW, should contact their Advisor or

the Student Success Center to ofcially withdraw from class (see Withdrawal from

Course or College).

After week 10, students will no longer be dropped from courses for lack of attendance

and will instead receive the course grade earned, assuming zeros on all missed

assignments, projects, tests, quizzes, participation, etc. These norms will apply for

traditional fall and spring semester schedules. Separate scales will be devised for

intersession and summer sessions.

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Students enrolled in online classes should refer to the Attendance Policy for Online

Courses, which is included here and in each online course syllabus.

The Ofce of Student Success or Center Advisor can provide additional guidance

related to these situations.

Program-specic attendance requirements may supersede general attendance

requirements.

Attendance for in-person classes will be tracked in Starsh daily.

Attendance Policy Appeal

Appeals for perceived errors related to the attendance policy and its enforcement

may be made in writing to the Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs. The appeal

must include documentation to substantiate the request. Appeals must be made in

a timely manner, and all decisions of the Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs are

nal.

Planned Absences

If a student expects to be absent for any of the following reasons, the student must

inform their instructor as soon as possible in writing, prior to the missed course

meeting. If a student or College designee reports that a student will be absent for one

of the following reasons, the student may be excused for an additional absence.

Instructors may require verication of planned absences. Students should be aware

of each instructor’s policy regarding missed assignments and alternative academic

engagement.

 Travel considered part of the instructional program of the College (e.g.,

school sponsored eld trips)

 Travel as part of a team or organization that is representing the College

(e.g., club eld trips, NJCAA competition, etc.)

 Jury duty or other ofcial civil service such as National Guard (see also

leave due to military service)

 Religious Holidays

Unforeseeable Absences

Students who cannot attend class for an extended period due to an unforeseen

circumstance, such as house re, accident, severe weather, funeral, etc. should contact

all applicable instructors immediately to determine next steps. This communication

must take place before the student exceeds the number of allowed absences in

the course. The student should also inform the Student Success Department of

the concern. A student can nd the correct alert in Starsh to start the notication

process.

If a student must miss class due to medical reasons or extended military leave, the

student should refer to the Leave Due to Medical Exigency and Leave Due to Military

Service policies.

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Attendance Policy – Online Courses

Students enrolled in credit-bearing courses at Lackawanna College will be

administratively withdrawn from any course(s) in which they accumulate absences

beyond the maximum number allowed. This pertains to online courses as well.

Attendance is dened by participating in an academic activity within the online

classroom, which includes making posts and replies in a course-related graded

discussion forum or submitting a course-related written assignment.

Students who fail to participate in an academic activity in an online classroom as

described above prior to the last day to drop/add will automatically be dropped from

the course.

 Students are required to engage in discussion by making an initial post

to the instructor’s prompt by the assigned day of the week (Wednesday),

and then submitting the required number of replies by the end of the week

(Sunday). Please note that the initial post by Wednesday is separate from

the three replies due by Sunday. Students are encouraged to responsibly

manage their time, participate in the online course as early in the week as

possible (while also being mindful of other obligations and responsibilities).

 Students who do not participate in any course-related discussions AND

who do not submit any course-related assignments for any ONE week

(prior to the last day to withdraw for the Subterm) will be DROPPED from

the course.

 Students who do not participate in any discussions AND who do not submit

any assignments for any ONE week (after the last day to withdraw for the

Subterm) will receive zeros on all missed discussions/assignments.

 It is the responsibility of the student to formally withdraw from the course

through the Student Success Center or center advisor, or see withdrawal

from course policy.

If a student anticipates missing class for an extended period of time, 3 days or longer,

the student should reach out to the Student Success Center, prior to the absence,

to discuss options regarding the Active Military Service Leave Policy or the Medical

Exigency Policy.

Leave Due To Medical Exigency

If a physician determines that a student requires medical treatment during a semester

and is unable to continue in their coursework, the College has mechanisms in place to

protect the student’s academic and nancial status as follows:

 If a student requires medical treatment for more than 14 calendar days, he

or she will be unable to continue in on-ground courses. If a student requires

medical treatment for more than 7 calendar days, he or she will be unable to

continue in online courses.

 If a student misses up to 14 calendar days of an on-ground class and/

or up to 7 days of an online class for medical treatment, a member of the

Student Success Ofce will assist the student in developing an academic

plan to catch up on missed work and assignments upon the student’s return.

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The Manager of Student Success or designee will collaborate with faculty

members, tutors, and the Student Wellness Ofce to create an

individualized plan for the student’s re-entry into coursework.

 If a student requires medical treatment for more than 14 consecutive

calendar days (and/or 7 days for an online class) during the rst three

weeks of the semester, the student will be “dropped” from classes as if he

or she never attended and given a full refund. Summer and Intersession

dates will be prorated – 8 days for summer sessions, 3 days for Intersession

courses to receive full refund and be “dropped” from the classes.

 If a student requires medical treatment for more than 14 consecutive

calendar days (and/or 7 days for an online class) after 70% of the semester

or term is complete, the Student Success Ofce will initiate the Incomplete

Policy on the student’s behalf for all classes in which the student has a

passing grade when the student is unable to proceed. Per the College’s

Incomplete Policy, the student will have 30 days from the end of the

semester to complete coursework. Otherwise, the Incomplete turns to an

F. If a student chooses not to pursue an Incomplete at the time of initiation

of the medical leave, or if the student does not have a passing grade in a

course or courses, he or she may withdraw without academic penalty.

 If a student requires medical treatment for more than 14 consecutive

calendar days (and/or 7 days for an online class) between week 3 and

the 70% mark of the semester (Week 11 for ground courses), the student

will be withdrawn without academic penalty. This will begin after day 8 for

summer sessions and day three for Intersession courses through their 70%

mark.

 In all cases, if a student chooses to return to the College at any point after

their medical leave, the Student Success Ofce will help create an

individualized support plan.

If any student, at any location, anticipates missing class for an extended period of

time, 3 days or longer, due to medical reasons, they should reach out to the Student

Success Center prior to the absence to discuss the medical exigency policy options.

Students can raise the medical concern alert in Starsh to begin this process. If a

student was unable to notify Student Success prior to their medical absences, they

should reach out immediately upon return to class.

Leave Due To Military Service

The purpose of this policy is to facilitate and support the transition of students

ordered to active military service.

The following procedure will be observed:

1. The student noties Student Success of their “Order to Active Military

Service.”

2. The student is required to produce a copy of their ofcial military orders

directing them to report for active duty, which will be copied and retained

in the student’s academic le. (A fax copy is not acceptable.)

3. The “Ordered To Active Military Service” form found on the portal must

be completed, and it is recommended that he or she see their advisor, the

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Dean of Student Success and Retention, and appropriate professors to

discuss and determine the best possible option (specic options follow)

given the circumstances. Once the best option is determined, the completed

form will be signed by the student and faculty members (where applicable)

and returned to the Ofce of the Registrar.

4. OPTIONS (the following are guidelines; the student elects the option):

a. If coursework is at 70% or more of completion, the student may

consider accepting Incomplete (I) grades. Full tuition charges will

apply, and the student will be given every reasonable opportunity

to complete their coursework. Faculty approval is required for this

option. A student will have 8 weeks subsequent to semester’s end

to complete coursework with their instructor. Should extenuating

circumstances be present which delay timely completion, an appeal for

extension may be made in writing to the Dean of Curriculum and

Faculty Affairs. The results of said appeal will be conveyed by the Dean

of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs to pertinent administrative

departments (Registrar, Financial Aid, Bursar, Student Success).

b. If the semester is close to completion, the student may confer with

their instructors and the Manager of Student Success to determine if an

early nal might be allowed, and nal grades assigned. Faculty approval

is required for this option.

c. If coursework is not near completion, the student may consider

withdrawal with full tuition refund or tuition credit.

d. The student may elect a combination of the above. Faculty approval is

required for this option. If option D is taken, the course specics will be

noted on the form.

5. The student selecting option C will be asked if they elect a tuition refund or

credit. This will be noted on the form.

a. The student will be advised to obtain departmental signatures. Once

completed, the form will undergo data processing and distribution.

Departmental procedures are as follows:

i. The Financial Services Department will administer the student’s

tuition in accordance with the option chosen. Should the student

elect option A, B or D, any applicable tuition will be billed to the

student, a deferred payment may be available. Where applicable,

Residence and Meal Plan charges will be pro-rated from the date

the student takes leave of the college.

ii. The Financial Aid Ofce will adjust or remove all nancial

assistance if the student elects option C and notify the student’s

lending institution if they have borrowed a federal student

loan. The ofce will forward a copy of the student’s “Order to

Active Military Service” papers to the student’s lenders.

iii. The Registrar’s Ofce will withdraw students from any subsequent

semester courses for which they are pre-registered, process the

selected option and retain the supporting paperwork.

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6. If the student is a college resident, the Director of Residence Life will be

notied by the Associate Vice President of Student Engagement.

Classroom Behavior Policy

All classes at Lackawanna College must be conducted in an atmosphere characterized

by courtesy, respect, attentive interest, and the decorum that prevails in well-

organized professional or business meetings. Instructors are obliged to interact with

their students in a manner appropriate to such settings. Therefore, profanity, crude

humor, intentionally intimidating, sexist or racially offensive assertions, personally

degrading remarks directed at individual students, or any other violation of the

Student Code of Conduct as published in this Handbook are strictly prohibited

in or out of class. Likewise, students are expected to extend every courtesy and

consideration to their instructor and classmates. They should remain seated and

attentive throughout each class, should not speak unless recognized, should

refrain from sleeping or using cell phones in the classroom, should bring no food or

beverages to their classrooms, and should refrain from raising any issue not directly

relevant to the subject matter of the particular course they are studying.

If a student violates these norms or any part of the Student Code of Conduct in

such a way as to invite reprimand, an instructor will proceed according to the policy

guidelines (Student Dismissal from Class or Program). By gradually escalating their

warnings and actions, as suggested in this process, an instructor may bring about a

desired behavioral change with minimum difculty.

Credit By Examination Policy

The College wishes to recognize knowledge attained through professional experience

or self-study. Matriculated students who feel that they have mastery of the content

of a course (as outlined in the course syllabus) may apply for Credit by Examination.

The student must seek initial approval from the appropriate division chairperson. If

this approval is secured, the Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs must grant nal

permission before the Credit by Examination form can be obtained on the portal

under Registrar’s Ofce. Students should not presume that all Credit by Examination

applications will be approved. Only those courses that lend themselves to completion

by examination will be considered for such credit. For more information regarding this

policy, please contact the Registrar’s ofce.

Upon the student’s completion of the application form, the division chairperson

will arrange for a faculty member to administer a comprehensive examination to

the applicant. A letter grade is assigned for this examination and included in the

computation of the student’s Cumulative Quality Point Index. The charge for this

service is the cost of one (1) credit, including fees, and is due upon approval. Student

Financial Services should be contacted for applicable charges.

Credit For Experiential Learning Policy

Credit for Experiential Learning Lackawanna College recognizes that students may

have comprehensive experiential learning that may lend itself to veriable academic

achievement. Therefore, the College will allow for an equitable review of experiential

learning for the possible granting of credit. Any matriculating Lackawanna College

student who has completed a minimum of 15 credits with a 2.0 average or better in

residence may apply.

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To determine whether the student may be considered eligible for Credit for

Experiential Learning, the student must contact the appropriate Division Chair, Dean

of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs, Center Director, or the Registrar. Once eligibility for

evaluation has been established, the steps for application are as follows:

1. The student completes and submits a form to the Registrar requesting

evaluation for Credit for Experiential Learning. Forms are available at the

Registrar’s ofce, or on the Portal at https://portal.lackawanna.edu/ICS/

Student_Services/Registrar/

. Applications must be submitted before

the semester in which the student applies for graduations. Applications that

aren’t submitted within this time-frame will be denied.

2. The request should indicate the course(s) for which the student is

requesting consideration and should be accompanied by a portfolio of

supporting documentation with clear emphasis on demonstrated

learning and prociency as well as experience. Documentation may include

but is not limited to Certicates of Training, Continuing Education Units, etc.

Letters of recommendation, job performance evaluations, etc., may also be

submitted but will be considered supplemental to the evaluation process.

Additionally, a written narrative must be prepared, numbering from three

to ve pages, which details the student’s knowledge, expertise, and

experience regarding the area of the requested credit.

3. The student must submit a $35 non-refundable, processing fee per course

(payable to Lackawanna College) at time of application. Upon receipt of

the written application and payment, the relevant division chair/program

director will review the le and make a determination. Faculty consultants

may be called in to offer their expertise. If accepted, the form will be sent to

the Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs for nal approval. Students will

be notied by email of the College’s decision.

4. Once approved, the student is responsible for paying for the cost of one

credit per approved course (which is separate from the $35 processing fee).

Once payment is made, the Registrar’s ofce will enter the credits on the

student record.

The evaluation for Credit for Experiential Learning is at times a lengthy process and

supporting documentation must be sufcient to verify eligibility for credit; therefore,

students should not anticipate approval of every Credit for Experiential Learning

request.

Please note that Credit for Experiential Learning is not considered to be credit earned

“in residence”, and, as such, is not graded. Credit(s) granted will be recorded on

the student’s transcript. A student’s CQPI is not affected by Credit for Experiential

Learning. Students may not earn more than 15 credits for experiential learning.

Under the College’s residence requirement, Lackawanna College will grant associate

degrees to transfer students and students otherwise awarded extra-institutional credit

after they have fullled degree requirements and earned a minimum of 31 credits in

residence.

Per College policy, transfer of up to 50% of the required credits (if applicable) for any

particular degree program is permitted. The combination of experiential learning

credits and transfer credits cannot exceed this limit, and acceptance and approval are

at the sole discretion of the Registrar’s Ofce.

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Incomplete Work Policy

The grade of Incomplete (I) is given to a student who, for a reason judged acceptable

by the instructor, has not completed all their coursework by the end of the semester.

The policy for Incompletes is as follows:

 Student has completed at least 70% of the coursework.

 Student is unable to complete the course due to unforeseen circumstances

beyond their control.

 Student is passing the course at the time the petition is led, and it is

possible for them to earn a passing grade if work is completed on time.

 Student is aware of what is expected of them to complete the

assignment(s).

The maximum time allowed to make up an incomplete grade is 30 days after the last

day of the semester in which the class(es) occurred. However, the instructor has the

right to set a time limit earlier than the allotted time. Once the student completes the

work and the instructor submits a change of grade form, the Registrar will send an

unofcial transcript to the student. The student is responsible for the change of grade

fee. If the work is not completed within the 30 days, your grade will be the grade on

record at the time of the Incomplete Petition.

To access the Petition for Incomplete grade form and start the process, visit the

Registrar’s Ofce page on the portal and ll out the required form.

Repeated Coursework Policy

Students may repeat courses to improve an initial grade of C-, D+, D, D-, F, or AW.

When a student repeats a course, the initial hours attempted, hours earned, and

quality points are excluded from their Cumulative Quality Point Index (CQPI). The

highest grade earned for the repeated course is the one used in calculating CQPI.

Credit for a course is given only once. Students who wish to repeat a course must do

so by registering in a regularly scheduled class. Such courses may not be completed

in Reader Course format or through Credit by Examination. Students repeating

courses may nd that their nancial aid and/or veterans’ benets are affected.

Therefore, students should consult with the Ofce of Financial Services before

registering to repeat a course. Students should meet with their advisor, center advisor,

or academic advisor in Student Success to process a repeated course. Students in

specialty programs should refer to their program handbook for additional information.

Student Dismissal From Class Or Program

Appeal Policy

Students may have the right to appeal a dismissal from class or program. In the case

when a student is dismissed without appeal, no further recourse is available. Students

may waive the right to appeal when responsibility is admitted or when they choose

to accept dismissal. Students that are registered in one of Lackawanna College’s

specialty programs and/or athletics should refer to the program/athletic policy for

more specic information regarding this process.

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In cases where an appeal is granted, a student may appeal their dismissal before

the College Appeal Board, which is comprised of one ofcer from the Student

Government Association or another student leader, Residence Life Director or

designee, Faculty member or designee, Student Wellness Program staff or designee,

and Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs or designee. The Dean of Students or

Designee will serve as chairperson of the Board but will not participate in the decision.

A Program Director may be requested to present all information related to the

incident to the appeal board if applicable.

1. Students wishing to appeal the dismissal decision must submit a written

letter or email to the appropriate ofce (Dean of Students, Dean of

Curriculum and Faculty Affairs, Associate Vice President of Academic

Affairs/ Dean of Health Sciences, or Center Director), dependent on who

issued the dismissal, within three (3) calendar days of the dismissal notice.

This letter must be delivered personally to the applicable Dean or Center

Director.

2. Upon receipt of the written request for a hearing, the Dean of Students

or Designee will notify the members of the College Appeal Board that a

formal hearing must convene within three (3) business days. Emergency

hearings for special circumstances may happen per the Dean of Students or

Designee’s discretion in less than three (3) business days.

3. The student will be notied of the date, time, and location of the hearing at

least 48 hours in advance unless the Dean of Students or Designee and the

student decide that an earlier date is conducive to both.

4. Two-thirds of the Board must be available for a hearing to occur, and a

simple majority is necessary for the Board to make a decision. In the

absence of Student Government ofcers, other student leaders may be

called upon. A Public Safety representative will likewise be present.

5. The Dean of Students or Designee will present the charges and evidence

on behalf of the College or the individual making the charges. The Program

Director may be asked to present all information related to the incident to

the appeal board if applicable.

6. The accused is entitled to be accompanied by a College faculty member,

administrator, or fellow student whose role will be advisory in nature.

No one outside of the College community may represent the student in an

appeal hearing.

7. A formal hearing includes opening and closing statements from the

accused. Neither cell phones nor other electronic devices may be brought

to the hearing. A student who attempts to utilize such phones or devices

surreptitiously during an appeal hearing immediately forfeits their appeal

rights.

8. Any party may present witnesses subject to the Board members’

determination of the witness’s relevance to the case. The members of the

Board may ask questions of anyone involved in the proceedings.

9. If, for lack of sufcient reason as determined by the Board, an accused

student fails to appear at the hearing, the Chairperson may conduct the

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hearing without the presence of the accused. If the absence is unexcused,

the accused forfeits any right to appeal. No recommendation or imposition

of sanctions will be based solely on the failure of the accused to appear.

The Chairperson will notify the student of its judgment after a decision is reached.

If the Board upholds the dismissal, the student will be assigned a failing grade and

will not be permitted to withdraw. Notication of the results of the hearing will be

sent in writing to the instructor, Registrar’s Ofce, Director of Advising, and Athletics

if applicable. The Board’s decision is nal and not subject to appeal, except for

circumstances of executive review.

Student Service Animal Policy

This policy addresses the use of service animals by students with disabilities on the

grounds of Lackawanna College and presents a standard of behavior for the animal

and student.

Policy Statement

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Code of Federal Regulations

requires that a public institution modify its policies, practices, and procedures to

permit the use of a service animal by an individual with a disability in any area open

to the general public. 28 C.F.R. §36.302(c)(1). The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act

mandates that a public institution shall not discriminate against any individual who

uses guide or support animals. 43 P.S. § 953.

In compliance with the ADA and Pennsylvania law, Lackawanna College recognizes

that service dogs can play an important role in facilitating the independence of

some individuals with certain types of disabilities. Therefore, an appropriately trained

animal, under the control of its partner/handler, may be allowed in campus facilities

where animals would typically not be permitted.

The health and safety of Lackawanna College students, faculty, staff, and the service

animal are important concerns; therefore, only service animals that meet the criteria

described below will be exempt from the rules that otherwise restrict or prohibit

animals.

Definitions

Service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform

tasks for the benet of an individual with a disability including a physical, sensory,

psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether

wild or domestic, trained, or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this

denition. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to

the individual’s disability. 28 C.F.R. §36.104.

Documentation Requirements

Students must provide appropriate documentation of their disability that clearly

and explicitly explains the need for a service animal and its specic functions to

the Department of Academic Development. Two (2) weeks advance notice is

recommended in order to make appropriate plans to meet student/animal needs. Ad-

ditionally, students requiring a service animal who plan to reside in the residence halls

must submit a Request of an Exception to the Residential Pet Policy for a Service

Animal and comply with the Residence Hall Service Animal Policy.

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Welcome To

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Academic

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Student

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College Policies

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

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Title IX

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Welcome to

Lackawanna

Schedules And

Calendars

Academic

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Title IX

Residence

Hall Policies

Student

Services

Information

Student

Conduct And

College Policies

Additionally, if requested, the owner of a service animal must show proof that the

animal has met the following regulations:

1. Licensing: As appropriate, the animal must meet licensing requirements and

wear license tags.

2. Health records: As appropriate, the animal must have a health statement,

including vaccinations from a licensed veterinarian, dated within the past

year. Preventative measures must be taken for ea and odor control.

Notification Requirement/Check-In

The owner must notify Lackawanna College Public Safety of the presence of a service

animal on campus and the College Provost at (570) 961-7849 for academic classroom

activities. If it is unclear whether the animal is a service animal rather than a pet, the

owner may be asked about the services provided by the animal.

Behavior Of Service Animals

Service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices

interfere with the service animal’s work or if the individual’s disability prevents using

these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through

voice, signal, or other effective controls. A person with a disability cannot be asked

to remove their service animal from the premises unless the animal is out of control

and the handler does not take effective action to control it, or the animal is not

housebroken.

Relief Areas

Relief areas on the campus include the nearest grassy areas outdoors. The owner is

responsible for cleaning up after the animal defecates and for disposing of the feces.

Persons with disabilities who physically cannot clean up after their own service animal

will not be required to do so. However, these individuals are to notify the security or

physical plant personnel if the animal relieves itself.

Emergency Situations

In the case of an emergency, the College’s Public Safety should inform emergency

and local public safety personnel that there is a service animal on the premises. Every

effort should be made to keep the animal with its owner. It may be necessary to leave

the animal behind in certain disaster situations.

Conflicting Disabilities

Allergies and fear of dogs are not valid reasons for denying access or refusing service

to people using service animals. Should individuals with conicting disabilities take

the same class, the Ofce of Disability Services should be notied so that staff can

make the necessary arrangements to resolve the conict.

Restricted Areas

There are certain areas that may be considered unsafe for the animal and its partner

or where the presence of animal might interfere with the safety of others (i.e., labs,

machine rooms, kitchen areas where protective clothing is necessary). Exceptions

would have to be made on a case-by-case basis. If it is determined that an area is

unsafe, reasonable accommodations will be provided to assure equal access to the

student.

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Appeals Procedure

Appeals should be submitted to the Dean of Students. The Dean will form an ad hoc

committee to discuss and resolve the issue. The ad hoc committee will be comprised

of the Director of Developmental Education and other necessary personnel.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call the Director of

Disability Services at (570) 504-8097.

Emotional Support and Assistance Animal

Policy

Information for students who request an assistance animal in their campus residence

can be found in the Residence Life Policy section.

Policy For Students With Disabilities

Lackawanna College is an equal employment and educational opportunity institution

conforming to all applicable legislation, which prohibits discrimination. Whenever

an applicant for admission demonstrates that they are a handicapped individual

within the meaning of applicable federal and state law and is otherwise qualied for

participation in a course or program, the College will make reasonable

accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of the qualied applicant.

Such accommodation, however, must not impose an undue hardship on the College

in the form of an undue nancial or administrative burden. Specically, it would be an

undue nancial burden on the College if the cost of the accommodation requested or

required by such applicant exceeded the amount of tuition that would be paid by or

for the qualied applicant to the College to attend such course or program.

In determining whether an applicant who is hearing impaired and relies on American

Sign Language to communicate, such applicant will be required to demonstrate

prociency in standard written English as a prerequisite to admission. Some examples

of accommodations provided by the College are: Policy for Students with Disabilities

Lackawanna College is an equal employment and educational opportunity institution

conforming to all applicable legislation, which prohibits discrimination.

Whenever an applicant for admission demonstrates that they are a handicapped

individual within the meaning of applicable federal and state law and is otherwise

qualied for participation in a course or program, the College will make reasonable