Administrative Policies

Cultural diversity

As an SCSU student, you will be a member of a university community that is committed to creating a positive supportive environment which welcomes a diversity of opinions and ideas for students, faculty, and staff of all cultures. SCSU is dedicated to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, gender, age, status or physical condition. We will not tolerate racism or harassment or any derogatory remarks about a student’s race, class, age, gender, or physical limitations. The best and most effective learning for tomorrow’s leaders takes place in a multicultural setting.

Directory Information/Campus Directory Information

For information on this please visit: www.statcloudstate.edu/registrar/students/records/dataprivacy.asp

Drug & Alcohol Policy

Drug and alcohol abuse affects the health, safety, and well being of all employees and students and restricts the University’s ability to carry out its mission. Please review and familiarize yourself with the Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Compliance document available on the St. Cloud State Student Life and Development homepage at www.stcloudstate.edu/studentlife.

Safety

Providing the safest possible environment is part of SCSU’s mission. The University annually publishes a Campus Security Report with policy statements for a range of security programs. This report is available in print or electronically, at no charge, from University Public Safety at 320.308.3453, E-mail pubsafe@stcloudstate.edu or on the Web at www.stcloudstate.edu/publicsafety.

SCSU Policy Statement on Non-discrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity

St. Cloud State University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person will be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, or student access to and participation in programs, services and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, physical/mental disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Harassment based on the above characteristics is a form of discrimination and is prohibited by this policy.

Sexual harassment and sexual violence policies

MnSCU and SCSU policies and procedures forbid sexual harassment and sexual violence and provide for the reporting, investigation, and disposition of such incidents. Incidents of sexual harassment are to be reported to the Affirmative Action Office, AS 102, 320.308.5123. Incidents of sexual assault or violence are to be reported to the Women’s Center, 320.308.4958, Campus Security, AS 102, 320.308.3453, or the St. Cloud Police, 911. Copies of sexual harassment and sexual violence policies are available in the above named SCSU offices.