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
The following information has been defined as directory information at SCSU:
- Student name
- Address (local and permanent)
- E-mail address
- Telephone listing
- Date of birth
- Class status (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
- Major field of study
- Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
- Height and weight of members of athletic teams
- Dates of attendance
- Degrees and graduation honors received
- Most recent previous educational agency or institution attended
This information may be released without your authorization, unless you restrict its release. You may restrict release of your directory information by completing a Request for Non-Disclosure Form available at www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar or from the Office of Records and Registration in AS 118.
Students who opt to restrict the release of address and phone number information will not appear in the Campus Directory (if submitted prior to September 15), on most mailing lists used by SCSU student organizations, on mailing lists obtained from SCSU by non-university groups, or in the campus E-mail white pages.
Additional information about student rights pertaining to educational records may be found at www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar.
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 208, 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.
