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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

2013-2014

GENERAL BULLETINGRADUATE EDITION

Including the full text of the Graduate Edition of the General Bulletin.


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Upon request, this publication also is available in alternative formats through the Ofce of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, phone: (850) 645-145e-mail: amwagner@admin.fsu.edu ; or the Student Disability Resource Center: phone: (850) 644-9566 or e-mail: sdrc@admin.fsu.edu.

Statement of Publication Fall 2013 (Volume CVIII, No. 2). The Florida State University Graduate Edition of the General Bulletin is published annuin August by Florida State University, Ofce of the University Registrar, Tallahassee, FL.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

President’s Message ...................................................6

University Calendar ....................................................7Opening and Closing Dates ..............................7Legal Holidays (No Classes) ............................7Admission/Readmission/Non-Degree/Transient

Application Deadlines* ...................... .............. 7Fall 2013 Academic Calendar ..................................... 8

University Notices .......................................................9President’s Statement on Equal Opportunityand Non-Discrimination .................................. 9Individuals with Disabilities ....................... ...... 9HIV/AIDS Policy ....................... ...................... 9Sexual Harassment Policy ................................9Florida State University Statement for Studentson the Unlawful Possession, Use, orDistribution of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol .......11

The Florida State University Alcohol Policy11The Florida State University State and LocalPenalties ...................... ........................ ........ 13The Florida State University Health Risks of

Illicit Drugs ..................... ........................ .... 14The Florida State University Illicit DrugPenalties ...................... ........................ ........ 14

The Florida State University Standards ofConduct ....................... ........................ ............ 14Florida State University Use of Social Security

Numbers ...................... ........................ ............ 14 Notication of Students’ Rights underFERPA ........................ ........................ ............ 14Release of Student Information ......................14

Request to Prevent Publication of DirectoryInformation ........................ ........................ 15

Policy for the Use of Photographs and Videosin University Publications ..............................15Illegal Downloading of Copyrighted Songs andMovies ........................ ........................ ............ 15

Notication to All Applicants for Admission

and Students Attending Florida StateUniversity ....................... ........................ ........ 16

Research Facilities and Special Programs ............ 17Research and Research Facilities ...................17Special Programs ........................ .................... 17

International Education ............................................19International Commitment..............................19Center for Global Engagement .......................19The Frederick L. Jenks Center for IntensiveEnglish Studies ....................... ........................ 19International Programs ....................... ............ 19

Academic Degree and Certicate Programs .......... 21

Student Services ....................................................... 25Division of Student Affairs ............................. 25

Campus Recreation ......................................... 25Career Center ...................... ........................ .... 25Center for Academic Retention andEnhancement (CARE) ....................................26Center for Leadership and Social Change (TheCenter) ........................ ........................ ............ 26Dean of Students Department ......................... 26Center for Global Engagement (CGE) ...........26Student Government ....................... ................ 27Oglesby Union, Askew Student Life Center,and FSU Flying High Circus .......................... 27Student Veterans Center .................................. 27Radio and Television ......................................28Health Care ..................... ........................ ........ 28Counseling Services .......................................28Housing ....................... ........................ ............ 29Child Care ....................... ........................ ........ 29

Assessment Services ....................... ................ 29

Parking and Bus Services ...............................29Bicycle Parking ........................ ....................... 29FSU Police Department .................................. 29Seminole Dining ...................... ....................... 29Students First ....................... ........................ ... 30

The University............................................................31The Florida State University MissionStatement ......................... ........................ ....... 31University History ....................... ................... 31University Organization ................................. 32

Panama City Campus ................................. 32Colleges ....................... ........................ ........... 32Institutes and Research Centers ......................33Other Research and Instructional Units.......... 34

Assessment and Testing (see Ofce ofDistance Learning) .....................................34Blackboard™ (see Ofce of DistanceLearning) ........................ ......................... ... 34Center for Academic and ProfessionalDevelopment ........................ ....................... 34The Florida Center for PublicManagement ........................ ....................... 35

The Florida State University Center for thePerforming Arts .......................................... 35FSU Online (see Ofce of DistanceLearning) ........................ ......................... ... 35FSU—Panama ..................... ....................... 35Institute for Cognitive Sciences .................35John and Mable Ringling Center for Arts ..35Learning Systems Institute ......................... 35Libraries ...................... ......................... ....... 35L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic 36Museum of Fine Arts .................................. 36Ofce of Distance Learning .......................36Reserve Ofcers Training Corps ................37Seminole Productions .................................37

Graduate Education ..................... ................... 37Graduate Life ....................... ........................ ... 38Faculties ...................... ......................... ........... 38

Afliations ....................... ........................ ....... 38Accreditation........ ........................ ................... 38Carnegie Foundation Classication ................38

Admissions ................................................................ 39General Information .......................................39Application ...................... ........................ ....... 39

Deadlines ..................... ........................ ....... 39Transcripts ...................... ......................... ... 39Test Scores ...................... ........................ ... 39Departmental Requirements .......................39

Graduate Student Admission Policies ............ 39Admission to Educator Preparation Programs 40

Provisional Graduate Students .................. 40Continuous Enrollment ...................................40Readmission ........................ ......................... ... 40Admission/Readmission Appeal Procedure ...40

Readmission after Multiple Withdrawals ...41Second Graduate Program ..........................41

Non-Degree Student Regulations ...............41Transient Graduate Students .......................41Florida Agricultural and MechanicalUniversity-Florida State UniversityInterinstitutional Registration.....................41Traveling Scholar Program ......................... 41

Academic Common Market ...........................41Cooperative Programs in the State of Florida,Division of Colleges and Universities ............41International Applicants ....................... ........... 42

Notice of Admission ...................................42Certication of Finances.............................42Finances ....................... ........................ ....... 42Passports and Visas .....................................42Health Insurance Requirement ...................42

Center for Intensive English Studies ..........42

Center for Global Engagement .................Admission to the Panama City Campus .......Admission to the College of Law ................Admission to the College of Medicine ........

Financial Information, Tuition, Fees, Aid,

Scholarships, and Employment ...........................General Information ........................ .............Residency Requirements for Tuition Purpos45Tuition and Instructional Fees ......................Assessment of Fees ...................... .................

Actual Course Fee Charge per Credit Hou2012-2013 at the FSU Main Campus .......Actual Course Fee Charge per Credit Hou2012-2013 at the FSU Panama CityCampus ........................ ........................ .....

Special Fees, Fines, and Penalties ................Library Fees ..................... ........................ .....Housing Costs ...................... ........................ .Annual Estimate of Cost ..............................

Payment of Fees ...................... .................Method of Payment ..................................

State Employee Registration ........................Panama City Campus ...................................Florida Prepaid College Program .................Fee Liability ..................... ........................ .....

Repeat Course Surcharge .........................Repeat Course Surcharge Appeal ............Delinquent Fees ....................... .................Registration Stop for Outstanding Charge

Cancellation of Student Schedules for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees ........................Reinstatement of Student Schedules Cancelefor Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees ..........Tuition Waivers, Deferments, and FinancialArrangements ....................... ........................ .

Out-of-State ..................... ........................ .Tuition and Out of State Fee Waivers ......Florida Residents Over 60 Years of Age ..

Policy Concerning Late Fees ...................Deferments and Financial Arrangements .Application Fee ........................ .....................Refund of Fees ..................... ........................ .

Regulations Concerning Refund ofFees Paid ...................... ........................ .....Withdrawal and Return of Financial Aid .Bright Future Repayment Requirement ...

Student Cancellation of Schedule .................Financial Aid ....................... ........................ .

General Information ........................ .........Loan Entrance Counseling Sessions andMaster Promissory Note ..........................Fees and Financial Aid Students ..............

Deferments, Loans, and Check CancellationAdditional Sources of Financial Support ....

The Federal Work Study

Program (FWSP) ........................ .............Fellowships ...................... ........................ .External Fellowships ...............................Assistantships ...................... .....................

Housing ...................................................................Residence Halls ....................... .....................Alumni Village ..................... ........................ .Costs ........................ ........................ .............Contracts ...................... ........................ .........Other Options ...................... ........................ .

Orientation and Information Sessions .................Graduate Teaching Assistant Support ...........

Academic Integrity and Grievances .....................A Summons to Responsible Freedom ..........Integrity in Research and Creative Activity .


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Academic Honor Policy ................................. 59Introduction ........................ ........................ 59FSU Academic Honor Pledge ....................59Academic Honor Violations .......................60Student Rights..................... ........................ 60Procedures for Resolving Cases .................60Sanctions ..................... ........................ ........ 61Appeals ....................... ........................ ........ 61Academic Honor Policy Committee ..........62Amendment Procedures .............................62

Grievance Procedure... ........................ ............ 62Grievance Procedure: Panama City Campus .62

Student Academic Relations Committee(SARC) of the Faculty Senate .......................62University Student Ombudsperson .................62Grade Appeals System ....................................62Religious Holy Days .......................................63

University-Wide Standards for Teaching Assistantsat Florida State University ........................................ 65

Graduate Degree Requirements ..............................67Prerequisites for All Graduate Degrees .......... 67Editing Services and Statistical Assistance ....67Review of Theses, Dissertations, andTreatises ...................... ........................ ............ 67Graduate Students Enrolled for Two DegreesSimultaneously ....................... ........................ 67Second Graduate Degrees...............................67Distinction between Dual and Joint Degrees .67Master’s Degree Programs ............................. 67

Degrees Offered ...................... .................... 67Types of Programs ......................................67Requirements at Master’s Level .................67Special Master of Arts (MA)Requirements ...................... ........................ 69

Doctoral Degree Programs .............................69Degrees Offered ...................... .................... 69Requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) Degree ...................... ........................ 69Campus Community-Only Access .............71Requirements of the Doctor of Education(EdD) Degree ...................... ........................ 72Requirements of the Doctor of Music (DM)Degree ..................... ........................ ............ 72Requirements of the Doctor of NursingPractice (DNP) Degree ...............................72

Professional Degree Programs .......................72Requirements of the Doctor of Medicine(MD) Degree....................... ........................ 72Requirements of the Juris Doctor (JD)Degree ..................... ........................ ............ 72

Graduation of Master’s and DoctoralStudents....................... ........................ ............ 72

Academic Standards ....................... ............ 72Faculty Academic Judgment ......................72Registration for Final Term ........................ 72Clearance for Degrees ................................ 73Policy for Awarding Degrees .....................73

Academic Regulations and Procedures .................75Required First Day Attendance Policy ...........75Class Attendance ..................... ........................ 75Academic Career, Academic Level and

Classication of Students ...............................75 Non-Degree Student Regulations ...................75Registration of Non-Degree Students.............75Reclassication from Non-Degree Student toRegular Status ..................... ........................ .... 75Full-Time Student Course Load .....................76Directed Individual Study Courses ................. 76Ofce of the University Registrar ..................76Registrar Cancellation of Schedule ................76

Cancellation of Student Schedules for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees ..............76Reinstatement of Student SchedulesCanceled for Non-Payment of Tuition andFees ..................... ........................ ................ 76

Student Cancellation of Schedule ...................76Drop/Add or Changes of Schedule .................76Students Called to Active Military Duty ........77

Auditor Seating Privileges ..............................77Transcripts ...................... ......................... ....... 77Proof of Enrollment ......................... ............... 77Access to Records ........................ ................... 77Registration ...................... ........................ ....... 77

Registration Guide and Course Schedules .... 77Registration Responsibility ............................77Registration Permits .......................................77Course/Credit Modication ............................78Stops to Registration .......................................78Florida Agricultural and MechanicalUniversity–Florida State University

Interinstitutional Registration ......................... 78Interinstitutional Transient Students ...............78Faculty Members Seeking Advanced Degree 78Undergraduate Course Examinations .............78Grading System ....................... ....................... 78

Grade Point Average ........................ ........... 78Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Course Option .... 79Grading Practices ......................... ................... 79Forgiveness Policy ....................... ................... 79Dismissal and Reinstatement .......................... 79

Dismissal and Reinstatement for Professional Colleges ....................... ........................ ....... 79

Continuous Enrollment ...................................79Readmission ........................ ......................... ... 80Withdrawal from the University .....................80

Readmission after Multiple Withdrawals ...80Medical Course Drop/Withdrawal .................80

Guidelines for Field Placement Fitness ..........80FLVC Information ....................... ................... 80Supervised Research and Teaching ................80Credit for Short Courses ................................. 80Individual Study Courses ...............................80Changing of Major Department .....................81Degree-Seeking Status at Two SeparateInstitutions ...................... ......................... ....... 81Ofcial E-mail Accounts for All Students atFlorida State University .................................. 81Student Addresses ........................ ................... 81

College of Applied Studies .......................................83

College of Arts and Sciences ................................... 85

College of Business .................................................. 87

College of Communication and Information ........ .. 91College of Criminology and Criminal Justice ....... . 93

College of Education ................................................ 95

FAMU—FSU College of Engineering ....... ........ ...... 101

The Graduate School ..............................................103

College of Human Sciences ................................... 105

College of Law .........................................................107

College of Medicine ................................................ 109

College of Motion Picture Arts ...............................113

College of Music ......................................................115

College of Nursing .................................................. 119

College of Social Sciences and Public Policy .....121

College of Social Work ........................................... 123

College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance ....... .... 127

Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System .. 129Course Prexes and Numbers ......................129General Rule for Course Equivalencies .......129

Course Prexes, Denitions, and Locations .......131

Academic Departments and Programs .................137Accounting ....................... ........................ ..... 137American and Florida Studies ......................139Anthropology ....................... ........................ . 140Art ........................ ........................ ................. 143

Art Education ....................... ........................ . 144

Art History ....................... ........................ .....Asian Studies ....................... ........................ .Biological Science ....................... .................Biomedical Sciences ........................ .............Chemical and Biomedical Engineering ........Chemical Physics ..................... .....................Chemistry and Biochemistry ........................Civil and Environmental Engineering ..........Classics ........................ ........................ .........Cognitive Sciences ...................... .................Communication ....................... .....................Communication Science and Disorders .......

Computer Science ........................ .................Criminology and Criminal Justice ................Critical Theory ..................... ........................ .Dance ....................... ........................ .............Demography and Population Health ............Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science ......

Geology ....................... ........................ .....Oceanography ..................... .....................Meteorology..................... ........................ .

Economic Policy and Government ...............Economics........ ........................ .....................Educational Leadership and Policy Studies .Educational Psychology and LearningSystems ........................ ........................ .........Electrical and Computer Engineering ..........English ..................... ........................ .............Event Management ...................... .................

Family and Child Sciences ..........................Finance ..................... ........................ .............Geography........................ ........................ .....Geophysical Fluid Dynamics .......................Health–Related Programs ............................History ..................... ........................ .............History and Philosophy of Science ..............Hospitality ........................ ........................ .....Humanities ....................... ........................ .....Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering ..Interior Design ..................... ........................ .International Affairs ..................... .................Law ...................... ........................ .................Library and Information Studies ..................Linguistics ....................... ........................ .....Management ........................ ........................ .Marketing ..................... ........................ .........

Marriage and Family Therapy ......................Materials Science and Engineering ..............Mathematics ..................... ........................ .....Mechanical Engineering ...................... .........Medicine ...................... ........................ .........Modern Languages and Linguistics .............Molecular Biophysics ..................................Motion Picture Arts ..................... .................Music ....................... ........................ .............

Neuroscience ....................... ........................ . Nursing ....................... ........................ ......... Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences.........Philosophy ....................... ........................ .....Physics ..................... ........................ .............Political Science ...................... .....................Psychology ....................... ........................ .....Public Administration and Policy .................

Public Health ....................... ........................ .Public Safety and Security ...........................Religion ........................ ........................ .........Retail Merchandising and ProductDevelopment ........................ ........................ .Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate anLegal Studies ....................... ........................ .Russian and East European Studies .............Science Teaching ..................... .....................Scientic Computing ...................................Social Science ...................... ........................ .Social Work ...................... ........................ .....Sociology ..................... ........................ .........Sport Management ....................... .................Statistics ....................... ........................ .........Teacher Education ....................... .................


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Curriculum And Instruction DegreeProgram ...................... ........................ ...... 340Early Childhood Education ......................341Elementary Education ..............................342Reading and Language Arts .....................342Special Education .................................... 343English Education ....................... .............. 343Foreign and Second Language Teaching..344Mathematics Education ........................... 344Science Education ...................... .............. 345Social Science Education .........................346

Theatre ........................ ........................ .......... 353

Urban and Regional Planning .......................358Women’s Studies ........................ .................. 364

University Administration....................................... 367

Distinguished Faculty .............................................371Distinguished Research Professors ..............371Distinguished Teaching Professors ...............371McKenzie Professors ....................................372Daisy Parker Flory Alumni Professors .........372Eppes Professors ...........................................372The President and the Provost’s NamedProfessorship Program ..................................372Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professors 374

National Academy Of Sciences, Florida StateUniversity Members .....................................374

National Academy Of Engineering, FloridaState University Members ............................374Institute Of Medicine, Florida State UniversityMembers ..................... ........................ .......... 374Foreign Academies, Florida State UniversityMembers ..................... ........................ .......... 374

Nobel Laureates ...................... ...................... 375

Index .........................................................................377


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2013-14 General Bulletin Graduate Edition Florida State UniverPresident’s Message6

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEA dynamic, competitive, elite research institution, Florida State University is world-renowned for the quality of its faculty, academic programs and a fo

on developing graduates who are innovators and leaders.From its pre-eminence in the sciences, arts and humanities, to a service-learning mission that is a model for the nation, an entrepreneurial culture, champ

ship athletics and a prime location in the heart of the state capital, Florida State is widely known for offering an outstanding academic environment.Located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in the state, Florida State is proud of its rich heritage and core values that champion excellenc

every level. Building on its unique strengths, it is one of the most student-centered universities in the United States, distinctively providing academic rigoran amazing array of research, creative efforts and engagement opportunities to students in a personal and caring atmosphere.

Our Veterans House and programs designed to aid student-veterans’ transition to academic life, our Honors Scholars and Fellows House, Ofce of NatioFellowships and Ofce of Undergraduate Research are all examples of our strong commitment to help our more than 41,000 students reach their highest

demic goals.As evidence of their success, the University’s Garnet and Gold Scholar Society program awards undergraduates a credential afrming their leadership

professional, citizenship, and research skills, demonstrating their ability to build collaborative relationships in the academic, local, or global community.Our dedication to excellence encompasses many realms. With many of our colleges ranked among the country’s best, we stand rmly among the natio

top public universities. Led by a world-renowned faculty that has included six Nobel Laureates and numerous eminent scholars in many areas of the arts sciences, our academic programs continue to receive major recognition for their quality and overall strength.

Florida State University’s sixteen colleges and its Graduate School offer more than 320 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional, and specialist degprograms, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards approximately 3graduate and professional degrees.

With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimlating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State is a national leadethe number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine College of Law are ranked among the nation’s top schools for Hispanic students.

Florida State’s arts programs — dance, lm, music and theatre — rank among the nest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leadconservatories. Our creative writing program is ranked among the nation’s best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body incountry. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest muse

university complexes in the nation.Other programs consistently included in the top public university rankings include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, puadministration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.

At the PhD level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neurosciemolecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world’s most powful magnets.

Our excellence also shines beyond traditional academic settings. Located in countries throughout the world, our international programs are unparalleledthe area of athletics, our scholar-athletes continue to perform at championship levels on and off the eld, and their hard work and dedication add to this unisity’s outstanding reputation. Our students supplement their academic pursuits each year with hundreds of thousands of hours of community-service time outof the classroom. In immeasurable ways, this university reaches out to our community, region, state, and nation. This level of service has been recognized byCarnegie Foundation, which has selected Florida State for inclusion in its prestigious Community Engagement classication.

With a dedicated faculty and staff, a commitment to strong graduate and undergraduate programs that prepare students well for the marketplace, anresearch agenda that contributes to the nation’s economic well-being and quality of life, Florida State University is a leader in higher education. I hope thayou become a part of our community, you will join us in our continuing pursuit of excellence.


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Florida State University 2013-14 General Bulletin Graduate Edition University Calendar

UNIVERSITY CALENDAR

Opening and Closing Dates2013

Fall August 26—December 13 Homecoming November 16

2014Spring January 6—May 2 Spring Break March 10—March 14

Summer 2014 12 Week Session (A) May 12—August 1 First 6 Week Session (B) May 12—June 20 Second 6 Week Session (C) June 23—August 1 First 8 Week Session (F–Law) May 12—July 3

For extended dates, see the Extended Calendar available online at http://registrar.fsu.edu.

Legal Holidays (No Classes)2013

Labor Day Monday, September 2Veteran’s Day Monday, November 11Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28Friday after Thanksgiving Friday, November 29Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25

2014 New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20Memorial Day Monday, May 26Independence Day Friday, July 4

For registration dates, see the Registration Guide available online at http://registrar.fsu.edu.

Admission/Readmission/Non-Degree/Transient Application Deadlines*Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Summer 2014

Undergraduate

Freshman January 14 The University does not ordinarily accept freshman applications in the Spring. January 15 Transfer July 1 November 1 March 1Graduate1 July 1 November 1 March 1Readmission

Undergraduate August 1 December 1 April 1 Graduate1 July 1 November 1 March 1

Non-Degree

Undergraduate August 1 December 1 April 1 Graduate August 1 December 1 April 1

Transient Student

Undergraduate2 August 1 December 1 April 1 Graduate August 1 December 1 April 1

1 Many graduate programs have earlier deadlines than the University-wide published dates. Contact the individual program or department for the applicaadmission deadline. Programs that use the University-wide dates may have earlier deadlines for nancial-award consideration.2 Includes the Tallahassee Community College/Florida State University Cooperative Program and the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University/FloState University Interinstitutional Registration Program.*All information used to make an admission decision must be received by the published deadline. If the University deadline falls on a weekend, applicants huntil the following Monday to submit applications and all supporting documents. Additionally, the University reserves the right to close earlier if warrantedenrollment limitations. Deadlines for applications and supporting documents at the FSU Panama City Campus are typically one month prior to the start of eterm. Further information is available by calling the Ofce of Admissions and Records on the Panama City campus at (850) 7710-2160 or by visiting their Wsite at http://www.pc.fsu.edu.


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FALL 2013 ACADEMIC CALENDARNote: Dates and times listed below are subject to change. Please refer to http://registrar.fsu.edu/dir_class/fall/acad_cal.htm for the most up-to-date informat

Mar. 2, 2013 Open enrollment for Fall-only and Annual Health Insurance begins.Mar. 18–Apr. 26, 2013 Registration for currently enrolled and readmitted degree-seeking students. See “Registration Windows” in the Registration GuiAugust 1, 2013 Last day for community college, FSU, and FAMU students to submit Fall 2013 Cooperative Program applications.Aug. 21, 2013 Residence Halls open at 9:00 a.m.Aug. 24–29, 2013 Drop/Add, (includes College of Law) Begins 8:00 a.m. on Aug. 24 and ends 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 29.Aug. 25, 2013 New Student Convocation, Civic Center, 1:30 p.m.

Aug. 26, 2013Classes Begin. Application window opens for Fall Graduation 2013 (visit https://my.fsu.edu and log on to Secure Apps).Last day to le for change in residency status.

Aug. 26–29, 2013 Late Registration ($100.00 late registration fee.)

Aug. 29, 2013

Fourth Day of Classes. Last day to Drop/Add and have fees adjusted. Last day to cancel enrollment and have fees removed. Last day to add a course without Academic Dean’s permission.

Aug. 30, 2013

Fifth Day of Classes. Registration for state employees (non-FSU employees) using State Employee Fee Waivers (see ‘State Employee Fee Registratioin “Registration Information” in the Registration Guide for instructions).Last day to request VA deferment from VA representative in Registrar’s Ofce.Last day to submit waivers or billings.

Sept. 2, 2013 Labor Day. No Classes.

Sept. 3, 2013Financial aid available via EFT in FSUCard accounts.First day to apply for nancial aid deferments and delayed delivery loans.All nancial aid students must check their nancial aid status at http://www.ais.fsu.edu/naid .

Sept. 6, 2013Last day to pay or defer fees for all students, including veterans who are not using a veteran deferment, without a $100.00 late feVeterans should contact a VA representative with questions.

Sept. 13, 2013 Last day to le for Fall 2013 Graduation. (Visit https://my.fsu.edu and log on to Secure Apps.)Sept. 15, 2013 Open enrollment for Fall-only and Annual Health Insurance ends.Sept. 30, 2013 Spring 2014 Registration Guide available. Spring 2014 course listings available on Course Lookup System.Oct. 4, 2013 Final payment for installment contracts due.

Oct. 11, 2013

End of seventh week of semester. Last day to submit form requesting S/U grading or to change S/U option back to a regular grade.Last day to reduce course load without the permission of Academic Dean. Dean’s permission required to drop below twelvesemester hours.Last day to drop a course without receiving a grade. Last day to withdraw without receiving a grade. Last day for doctoral students to take and pass their preliminary examination in order to add or convert dissertation hours for thecurrent semester.Financial Aid Deferments Expire.

Oct. 14, 2013 Registration for Spring 2014 begins. Nov. 6, 2013 Initial Format Submission and Defense Deadline

Nov. 11, 2013 Veterans’ Day Holiday. No Classes. Nov. 12, 2013 Final Manuscript Submission Deadline.

Nov. 15, 2013End of 12th week of semester. Deadline for late drop with Dean’s permission.Homecoming: No classes after 1:10 p.m.

Nov. 19, 2013 Final Manuscript Submission Deadline.

Nov. 22, 2013Financial Aid Exit Interview for all students with federal loans graduating, transferring, or taking less than six semester hours.(Visit https://my.fsu.edu and log on to Secure Apps.)

Nov. 27–29, 2013 Thanksgiving Day Holiday. No classes.Dec 2, 2013 Last day for community college, FSU, and FAMU students to submit Spring 2014 Cooperative Program applications.Dec. 3, 2013 Ofcial Thesis/Dissertation manuscript approval deadline, 314 Westcott .

Dec. 6, 2013

Last Day of Classes. Last day to turn in ServScript verication forms.Last day to reduce course load, if permitted, by the Academic Dean.Last day to ofcially withdraw from the University. Last day to apply for AA Certicate at the Ofce of Undergraduate Studies, UCA 3400.

Veterans’ Deferments Expire. Fall tuition payment must be received to avoid a late payment fee.Dec. 9–13, 2013 Final Exam Week.

Dec. 13, 2013Semester Ends. Last day to submit extensions for “incomplete” grades by 4:00 p.m. Commencement, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 14, 2013Residence Halls close at noon.Commencement, Civic Center, 9:00 a.m.Diplomas dated this date.

Dec. 17, 2013 Online Grades Due by 4:00 p.m.Dec. 18, 2013 Grades available online.


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2013-14 General Bulletin Graduate Edition Florida State UniverUniversity Notices10

c. Use of inappropriate gestures or body language of a sexual nature,including leering or staring at another;

d. Unwelcome requests or demands for sexual favors or unwelcomesexual advances;

e. Inappropriate nonconsensual touching of another’s body, including but not limited to kissing, pinching, groping, fondling, or blockingnormal movement;

f. Sexual battery. (Note: Some acts of sexual harassment may alsoconstitute violations of criminal law, e.g., sexual battery, indecentexposure, sexual abuse, etc. In such instances, please refer to theFSU Sexual Battery Policy.)

5. Disciplinary and Other Actions: Sexual harassment is prohibited by TheFlorida State University. The University will take appropriate actionagainst any person found to be in violation of this policy. Note: A person who has sexually harassed another or retaliated againstanother may also be subject to civil or criminal liability under state orfederal law.

a. Disciplinary Actions. Any employee who has sexually harassedanother employee or a student, retaliated against such person for

bringing a complaint of sexual harassment, or otherwise violatedthis policy shall be guilty of misconduct and subject to disciplinaryaction up to and including dismissal, in accordance with applicablelaw, rules, policies, and/or collective bargaining agreements. Inaddition, any student who has sexually harassed another student oran employee, retaliated against such person for bringing a complaintof sexual harassment, or otherwise violated this policy may be

subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion, pursuantto the Student Code of Conduct. The term “employee” includes all persons employed by the University including faculty and graduateteaching assistants.

b. Other Actions. The University will take such corrective actionagainst any non-students or non-employees found to have violatedthis policy, as may be appropriate under the circumstances.

6. Retaliation: Retaliation against one who in good faith brings acomplaint of sexual harassment or who in good faith participates in theinvestigation of a sexual harassment complaint is prohibited and shall

be a violation of this policy and shall constitute misconduct subject todisciplinary or other action as described in Section (5) above.

7. Filing of False Sexual Harassment Complaint: Knowingly ling a falsesexual harassment complaint is prohibited and shall be a violation ofthis policy and shall constitute misconduct subject to disciplinary actionas described in Section (5) above. A complaint that is investigated and

deemed unsubstantiated is not necessarily a false complaint.8. Reporting Required: Any student or employee who has witnessed

what is perceived to be a violation of this policy should promptlyreport that conduct to the EOC, who then will proceed as appropriate.Any supervisor who has witnessed or becomes aware of the allegedoccurrence of sexual harassment by, or who receives a complaint ofsexual harassment involving a person within that supervisor’s purviewis required to take prompt corrective action as appropriate, and to reportthe matter, if possible, within two work days to the EOC. Failure of thesupervisor to take appropriate corrective action or to report the incidentshall be a violation of this policy and shall constitute misconduct subjectto disciplinary action as described in Section (5) above.

Note: For the purposes of this policy, the term “supervisor” shall be deemedto include vice presidents, deans, directors, department chairs, unit heads, su-pervisors, principal investigators, etc.; faculty when acting in a supervisorycapacity or within the faculty-student role; and graduate research assistants,

teaching assistants, lab technicians, residence hall coordinators, etc.

9. Complaint Procedure:

a. Filing of Complaint. Any student or employee who believes thathe or she is a victim of sexual harassment in violation of this

policy is encouraged to promptly notify the alleged perpetrator(the “respondent”) verbally or in writing that his or her conductis unwelcome. Such action may cause the unwelcome conduct tocease as well as help to maintain an environment free from sexualharassment. Assistance and support is available from the Ofceof Faculty Development and Advancement (for faculty), the Deanof Students Department (for students), or the Ofce of HumanResources. Regardless of having given notice to the respondent, thestudent or employee (the “complainant”) may initiate a complaintunder this policy by promptly bringing the matter to the attention,

preferably in writing by completing the complaint form, of any of

the following:

• The Ofce of Equal Opportunity and Compliance

• The Ofce of Faculty Development and Advancement

• The Dean of Students Department

• The Ofce of Human Resources

• A student’s school or college dean

• An employee’s immediate or next immediate supervisor

All complaints should be led in a timely manner. Complaints lfor acts that occurred more than one year from the ling date of thcomplaint will generally not be investigated unless appropriate in

judgment of the EOC.

b. Preparing a Complaint: The complainant should provide thefollowing information to facilitate a prompt and thoroughinvestigation:

• The names, addresses, telephone numbers, administrative unitand position or status of the complainant and the respondent, iknown;

• Specic acts alleged, including dates, times, and locations;

• Names, addresses, and phone numbers of potential witnesses;

• The effect the alleged acts have had on the complainant;

• Actions the complainant may have taken to attempt to stop thharassment;

• Complainant’s suggestion of proposed action to address orresolve the harassment;

• Other information the complainant believes is relevant.

c. Transmitting a Complaint to the EOC: The complaint shallimmediately be forwarded to the EOC. If the complaint is verbal,the person receiving the complaint shall make a written summarythereof on the complaint form and request the complainant to sign

d. Reviewing a Complaint. The EOC will make an initial determinatiwhether the alleged perpetrator is a student or employee. If thealleged perpetrator is identied as one who is not a student oremployee, then the EOC will refer the matter to the Ofce of theGeneral Counsel for appropriate action. If the EOC determines ththe alleged perpetrator is a student or employee, the EOC will revthe complaint to determine whether the acts complained of, as sta

by the complainant, constitute a violation of this policy, and if nothe complainant will be so informed. If the EOC determines thealleged acts may constitute a violation of this policy, investigationwill proceed as set forth in Section (10) below, unless the matter satisfactorily resolved as in the following paragraph (e).

e. Notifying the Respondent and Supervisor; Informally Resolvinga Complaint; Withdrawing a Complaint: The EOC will notify therespondent and his or her appropriate supervisor of the allegationcontained in the complaint. In an effort to informally resolve thecomplaint, the EOC will elicit from the complainant, proposedactions the complainant believes are necessary to address or resolthe alleged harassment. The EOC will discuss these proposed actwith the respondent and with appropriate levels of management. respective parties will also have the opportunity to propose othermeans of resolution. Thus, if the matter can be resolved informallor if the complainant chooses to withdraw the complaint, thecomplainant will sign a statement outlining the informal resolutioand releasing the University from taking any further action. If thematter is not resolved at this stage, the complaint will be investigas set forth in Section (10) below.

10. Investigation: The following procedures will govern all investigation

complaints alleging violations of this policy:a. The EOC will thoroughly investigate complaints alleging violatio

of this policy with the assistance, as needed, of the following: theOfce of Faculty Development and Advancement, the Ofce ofHuman Resources, and/or the respondent’s supervisor(s), exceptin cases where the respondent is a student. If the respondent is astudent, the EOC will forward a copy of the complaint and anyassociated materials to the Dean of Students Department, whichwill, if appropriate, adjudicate the matter under the Code of StudeConduct. The Dean of Students shall notify the EOC of the outco

b. The investigation should include interviewing the complainant anwitnesses suggested by the complainant who may have knowledgof the offending behavior. Employees and students shall fullycooperate in the investigation.


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c. The respondent will be given an opportunity to respond to thecomplaint verbally and in writing and may suggest additionalwitnesses.

d. The investigation should also include interviewing such otherwitnesses as are deemed appropriate under the circumstances.

e. The investigation should include a review of any les and records of previous sexual harassment complaints against the respondent andany other documents deemed relevant.

f. All witnesses who provide relevant information should submit awritten, signed statement attesting to their knowledge of the subjectcircumstances.

g. Condentiality of the investigation will be maintained to the extentallowed by law.

11. Report of EOC: The EOC will prepare a report setting forth its ndingsand a determination concerning violation of this policy. The reportshould be completed within 120 days following the ling of thecomplaint, where feasible, and will be submitted to the appropriate vice

president of the respondent’s unit or department.

12. Subsequent Action: The vice president will make a determination uponreview of the EOC’s report, consultation with the Vice President forFaculty Development and Advancement or the Director of HumanResources, and consideration of any other relevant information,including aggravating or mitigating circumstances, whetherdisciplinary action is warranted under the circumstances. If the vice

president determines that disciplinary action should be initiated, then,consistent with due process requirements, the respondent will be

notied in accordance with applicable Florida Board of Education andUniversity rules and policies and collective bargaining agreements,and appropriate disciplinary procedures as provided for therein will

be followed. Regardless of whether formal disciplinary action isinitiated, the University may take such informal corrective action asmay be appropriate under the circumstances. The vice president willnotify the EOC of the outcome. The EOC will notify the complainantof the results of the investigation and subsequent disciplinary or othercorrective action taken, if any, to the extent allowed by law. The EOCwill notify the respondent of the results of the investigation when no

policy violation is found and no further action planned.

13. Distribution of Policy: Copies of this policy are available to all currentand future employees and students at The Florida State Universityin hard copy (policy brochures, student handbooks, etc.), electronicformat (http://www.auditservices.fsu.edu, the General and Graduate

Bulletins), and will be made available in alternative format upon

request. Any person involved in the process under this policy needingaccommodations for a disability should notify the EOC.

14. Applicability: This policy supersedes any and all prior University policies regarding complaints of alleged acts of sexual harassment.

15. Effective Date: The effective date of this policy is July 1, 1998 asamended December 31, 2002, and January 6, 2004.

16. Where to Go for Help: Any member of the university community mayreport sexual harassment to The Ofce of Equal Opportunity andCompliance, 6200 University Center A, (850) 645-6519. Staff is alsoavailable in the following ofces to assist victims of sexual harassment:A student victim may report to Dean of Students Department, 4322University Center A, (850) 644-2428; a faculty victim may report tothe Ofce of Faculty Development and Advancement, 211 Westcott

Building, (850) 644-6876 ; an A&P, USPS or OPS victim may report toHuman Resources, 6200 University Center A, (850) 645-6519.

Florida State University Statement for Students onthe Unlawful Possession, Use, or Distribution ofIllicit Drugs and Alcohol

The Florida State University Alcohol Policy

Introduction

The Florida State University afrms the guiding ethical principle of re -sponsible freedom. Students, staff and faculty are expected to show respectfor order, ethical conduct, and the rights of others, and to model in daily livinga high sense of personal honor and integrity. Florida State University neitherencourages nor condemns the legal consumption of alcoholic beverages. Theuniversity recognizes, however, that the majority of undergraduate studentsare below the legal drinking age and that there are serious health risks andbehavior problems associated with the use of alcohol in the collegiate environ-

ment. Consequently, alcohol will be permitted at Florida State University programs sponsored by Florida State University or its direct support organtions only in those settings which:1. Comply with federal or state laws, local ordinances, University

regulations, foreign country laws (in the case of study abroad prograconducted by Florida State University International Programs, Inc.),Student Conduct Code, and this policy;

2. Present minimal health and safety risks; and

3. In no way inhibit the full participation of those who choose not to dralcohol.

Events and activities that encourage excessive drinking and/or lead to

endangerment of individuals will not be permitted. Any person or grouviolation of federal or state laws, local ordinances, or of this policy wilreported to the proper federal, state, local or university authorities for app

priate action.

I. Policy Pertaining to All Members, Groups, Events, and Organizations ithe University Community and Non-University Members, Groups, Evenand Organizations.

(a) No individual under the legal drinking age (minimum of 21 yearsof age permitted by the State of Florida or the minimum age

prescribed by the laws of foreign countries, but in no case belowage of 18 years of age) may serve, sell, consume or possess alcoon university properties, except to the extent allowed by law witlicensed premises or designated areas of the university.

(b) Alcohol must be served by a licensed and insured third party vend No individual may serve or otherwise provide alcohol to persons

under the legal drinking age.(c) The Consumption of Alcohol: The consumption of alcohol on

university properties will be restricted to the following areas:

1. Florida State University Law School Rotunda;

2. Licensed areas of the university (e.g., Center for ProfessionalDevelopment, Club Downunder, Crenshaw Lanes, RenegadeGrill);

3. Academic food service facilities;

4. University Center areas include:

i. Skyboxes

ii. Miller Hall (C3300, UC)

iii. President’s Box (Level 7, UC)

iv. Booster/Alumni Board Rooms (C5300, C5301 UC)

v. University Club (Building B, Floor 3, UC)

vi. Meeting Rooms (Building B, Floors 5 & 6, UC)5. Lounges in Beth Moor at Longmire Building;

6. WFSU-TV and Radio Broadcast Center;

7. Premises in and around President’s house, Pearl Tyner AlumnCenter, and surrounding grounds;

8. University property not located on the main campus, whichhas been leased by the university to private entities or personsreferred to in this rule as “private premises,” such as HeritageGrove;

9. Private university living quarters, including Alumni Village,where those present are of legal drinking age (see the Guideto Residence Living, Community Expectations, for furtherrestrictions that may apply in residence halls; or in the case ofliving quarters provided for study abroad programs, see polici

promulgated by Florida State University International Program

Association, Inc.);10.Premises in Doak Campbell Stadium area used or licensed for

use on football game days;

11.At the following sites, when provided in conjunction with anartistic or municipal event:

i. The Fine Arts Gallery;

ii. The reception/hospitality room in the Opperman Music Ha

iii. The Fine Arts Building; and the

iv. FSU Lab Theater.

12.Werkmeister Reading Room (201 Dodd Hall);

13.In common areas for special events approved by the UniversitPresident or his/her designee. For faculty, the designee is the VPresident for Faculty Development and Advancement, for stud


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groups, the designee is the Vice President for Student Affairs,and for all other groups the designee is the Vice President forUniversity Relations.

(d) The Sale of Alcohol: The sale of alcohol on campus must beapproved by the President or designee. Although the Presidentor designee may approve the sale of alcohol on campus, only theDivision of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco can issue the permitrequired to sell alcohol in the state of Florida.

(e) Promotional Guidelines: The promotion of activities or eventsshall not advertise alcohol or sponsorship by alcohol marketerswithout prior written approval of the Vice President for University

Relations. Events that seek advertising approval must meet thefollowing requirements:

1. Alcohol shall not be used as an inducement to participate in auniversity event and may not be offered as a prize or gift in anyform of contest, drawing or competition. Social events whichencourage drinking, drinking contests, or drunkenness, and theadvertisement of such events, are prohibited.

2. Alcohol advertising on campus or in campus media, includingthat which promotes events as well as product advertising,shall not portray drinking as a solution to personal or academic

problems of students or as an enhancement to social, sexual, oracademic status.

3. Advertising for any university event where alcoholic beveragesare served shall mention the availability of non-alcoholic

beverages as prominently as alcoholic beverages.

4. Promotional materials, including advertising for any universityevent, shall not make reference to the amount of alcoholic beverages available. This includes references to kegs or open bars.

5. Must adhere to University posting policy guidelines.

(f) Florida State University Police shall be notied of all on campusevents that are not regularly scheduled that plan to serve alcohol.

(g) Laws and Regulations: All members of the campus community(students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests) must adhere to allapplicable federal or state laws, local ordinances, and Universityregulations related to the sale and use of alcohol. They include, butare not limited to the following:

1. It is unlawful for any person to aid or abet an underage person,as dened by Section 1 (a), in the purchase or attempt to obtainalcoholic beverages.

2. It is unlawful for any underage person to falsify a driver’s licenseor other identication document in order to obtain or attempt toobtain alcoholic beverages.

3. It is unlawful for any person to permit use of his/her driver’slicense or any other identication document by an underage

person to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages.

4. No person may bring any type of alcoholic beverage into alicensed facility or area, nor may any person take alcoholic

beverages out of the licensed facility or area, except that a bottleof wine purchased, but not fully consumed, at the UniversityCenter Club or similar restaurant establishment on campus may

be removed by the person after it has been recorked as allowed by law.

5. Transportation of all alcoholic beverages on campus shall be inunopened and unobservable containers.

6. Damage to or destruction of property, or injury to person(s),which is caused by or can be shown to be related to theconsumption of alcohol will be subject to disciplinary action, aswill any other violation of this rule.

II. Guidelines for University Sponsored Events.Denition: Large public and formal events where the University acts in

symbolic ways to honor, celebrate, and reward achievements central to its mis-sion (e.g., graduation, convocation, dedications, awards, ceremonies). Theseevents convey important values about what is central to the University. FloridaState University is concerned with the image conveyed when alcohol serviceis included as part of these events.

All University Sponsored Events are subject to the guidelines outlined inSection I of the alcohol policy. In addition, the following restrictions apply;

(a) Alcohol will not be served at any reception or other function, asdened above, sponsored by the University or taking place on the

University campus where attendance is essentially open to the public and is not controlled by such means as individual invitatioregistration, reservation and/or a fee payment process.

(b) At those functions where attendance will be predominately alumnand friends of the university, and controlled by individual invitatregistration, reservation, or a fee payment process, alcoholic

beverages may be served with the following restrictions:

1. All persons will be required to show identication, including birth date, to ensure that they are a minimum of 21 years of agin the state of Florida;

2. The right to refuse to serve anyone who seems to be in dangerover consumption will be reserved and used; and

3. An ample supply and variety of food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

(c) At university sponsored functions where attendance will be predominately students, no alcoholic beverages will be served,regardless of the degree of control exercised over attendance.

III. Guidelines for University Related Events.Denition: Any organization or group, consisting primarily of Flo

State University students, employees, faculty or alumni, and/or which utilthe Florida State University name or its premises, in which alcohol is servmust adhere to the following guidelines. These guidelines apply to all stuorganizations, whether or not they have received formal recognition or no

All University Related Events, on or off campus, are subject to the gulines outlined in Section I of the alcohol policy. In addition, the followapply;

(a) Sponsors are required to provide one or more alternative non-alcoholic beverage available in sufcient quantity throughout theevent.

(b) Non-alcoholic beverages must be available at the same place as thalcoholic beverages and featured as prominently as the alcoholic

beverages.

(c) If the alcoholic beverage is being sold, the alternative beverageshould be available at a price equal to or less than the price of thealcohol being provided.

(d) Wherever alcohol is present, food must also be in sufcient quantthroughout the event.

(e) The cost of admission to an event may not include or cover the coof alcoholic beverages.

(f) No state appropriated, federal funds or A & S fees may be used to purchase or sell alcohol.

(g) The burden of proof for showing legal age is placed upon the person desiring alcohol service. No service will be provided unleclear evidence of legal age is presented. Those of legal age andconsuming alcohol will be identied by wrist bands, hand stampetc.

(h) It is the responsibility of the serving establishment, at the time thaan alcoholic beverage is requested, to check the picture ID. If, foany reason, proof of legal drinking age cannot be provided uponrequest, it is the responsibility of the server to deny the request.

(i) At social functions where alcoholic beverages are served, directaccess should be limited to a person(s) designated as the server(s

by a licensed insured vendor. Servers must not consume alcoholduring the event.

(j) The server shall refuse to serve anyone who seems to be in dangeover consumption will be reserved and used.

Any organization found not to be in compliance with the university alco policy at their event may be subject to university disciplinary action and mforfeit its right to any fee support from the university.IV. Tailgate Events

Denition: Gatherings occurring in the designated parking areas surrouing the area of Doak Campbell Stadium prior to and after scheduled footgames.

(a) Florida State University does not support or condemn theconsumption of alcohol by individuals 21 years of age or older atailgate events.

(b) Florida State University does not condone any act related toexcessive consumption of alcohol that impairs, interferes, orendangers the safety or enjoyment of anyone attending these eveincluding the individual who chooses to consume alcohol.


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(c) Individuals who choose to consume alcohol are responsible for their behavior and should not operate a motor vehicle after they haveconsumed alcohol.

V. Administration and Enforcement of Policy:

(a) The Vice President for Faculty Development and Advancement isthe responsible university ofcial for administration of the alcohol

policy for all events involving primarily faculty. The Vice Presidentfor Student Affairs is the responsible administrator for studentsand student groups. The Vice President for University Relations isthe responsible university ofcial for administration of the alcohol

policy for events managed by the direct support organizations and

for those involving all other groups and individuals. Changes andrevisions shall be coordinated by the Vice President for StudentAffairs in consultation with other Vice Presidents and the GeneralCounsel, subject to nal approval of the President of the University.

(b) Enforcement of the alcohol policy shall reside in the Ofce ofStudent Rights and Responsibilities for individual student andstudent organization cases, and the Ofce of Faculty Developmentand Advancement for faculty related violations. Enforcement ofthe alcohol policy for all other groups, including outside groups,organizations, and individuals shall reside in the Vice President forUniversity Relations.

(c) The University maintains the right to forward possible violations offederal or state laws, local ordinances, and University regulations,to the proper authorities through the Florida State University PoliceDepartment.

VI. Health RisksAlcohol consumption may cause a number of changes in behavior whichare related to dose, rate of intake, body size and percentage of body uid,expectations, social environment, physical conditions (disease or, more com-monly, hormonal cycles can be factors), enzyme differences, and concentra-tion of alcohol in a drink. It may increase aggressiveness, lower inhibitions,cloud judgment, reduce resistance, and hamper the ability to make decisions.

Alcohol rst affects the area of the brain responsible for higher functions,such as decision-making and social inhibitions, suppressing an individual’sself-control. Alcohol in the blood can slow reaction time, reduce muscle co-ordination and impair eyesight, contributing to decits in performance, judg-ment, memory, and motor skills. Even low doses can signicantly impairthe judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely. Florida StateUniversity reiterates that no one should ever drink alcohol and drive. The des-ignated driver should never drink alcohol.

Moderate to high doses of alcohol may cause marked impairments in high-er mental functions, altering a person’s ability to learn and remember informa-tion. Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined withother depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcoholmay produce the effects just described above.VII. Educational Resources and Support

In support of responsible management of alcohol, the University providesnumerous resources and support services available to students, faculty, andstaff of Florida State University, including alcohol education, counseling,treatment, rehabilitation, re-entry, prevention, and intervention, as well asother educational programs and volunteer opportunities. Below are just a fewof these resources and services.

(a) Health Promotion at University Health Services [644-8871; Web siteis http://www.uhs.fsu.edu/hp/ ].

(b) Ofce of Residence Life [644-2860; Web site is http://housing.fsu.edu/ ].

(c) FSU Police Department [644-1234; Web site is http://www.police.

fsu.edu/ ].(d) Volunteer opportunities for students seeking to work toward greater

alcohol responsibility are available through Healthy Noles, which isan organization directed by Health Promotion at University HealthServices. The Healthy Noles advocate for wellness on campusand alcohol responsibility is a signicant component. For moreinformation, contact Health Promotion [644-8871; or access theapplication at http://healthpromotion.fsu.edu ].

(e) The Learning Resources Center of the College of Nursing has books,slides and videotapes on alcohol and other substances which areavailable to instructors in the College of Nursing. All other staffor faculty would need approval from the Dean of the College of

Nursing to access these resources [644-1291]. More information isavailable at http://nursing.fsu.edu/ .

(f) The Digital Media Center provides media resources, which inclulistings on alcohol topics, to all campus approved departments anorganizations. There is no charge for this service when it is used regularly scheduled classes [644-5924].

(g) SMART (Students Making Alcohol and Other Drug ResponsibilitTheirs) Choices consists of two, two-hour class sessions and aninteractive online program at University Health Services that

presents the legal and personal consequences of substance abuseStudents who are sanctioned by the Ofce of Student Rights andResponsibilities [644-2428, Dean of Students Department] orUniversity Housing [644-2860] for on or off-campus violations

the University’s alcohol and drug policy must complete the courStudents may also enroll in the course free of charge if they wousimply like to gain more knowledge about alcohol. Students maycontact Health Promotion [644-8871] to sign up. The purpose ofcourse is to introduce the student to a process of self-examinatiothat may lead to improved decision making and behavior change

(h) The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides a structuredtwo-session Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Evaluation forstudents who are sanctioned by the University for violations ofthe University’s alcohol and drug policy. In addition to mandatedAOD sessions, AOD Evaluations are available on a voluntary

basis to all FSU students. Following the AOD Evaluation sessiona recommendation is made to the student regarding need forcounseling treatment. Counseling treatment is provided to studenon a voluntary basis only. Any fee-paying student currently enroat Florida State University is eligible for services at the UCC.

Please contact the University Counseling Center for a current feeschedule [644-2003; Web site is http://www.counseling.fsu.edu].

(i) The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at Florida State Univerwas established to assist employees with behavioral, medical andsubstance abuse problems affecting employment. Employees canenter the program through a self-referral or supervisory referral. EAP functions as a coordinator of counseling and other appropriservices available both within the university and the community[644-2288; Web site is http://www.eap.fsu.edu].

(j) Counseling services are also provided for students, staff, faculty, the community by the Marriage and Family Therapy clinic, whicfees are based on annual income [644-1588; Web site is http://wwchs.fsu.edu/ ].

(k) The Human Services Center is a training clinic within the CollegeEducation. Counselors are graduate students with counseling mawho offer service for students, staff, faculty, and the community.Services are free [644-3857 ; Web site is http://www.epls.fsu.edu/hsc].

(l) The Psychology Clinic is also a training clinic. Counselors aregraduate students in clinic psychology programs. They provideone-on-one psychology services (no support groups) to students,staff, faculty, and the community. Fees are based on a sliding sca[644-3006 ; Web site is http://www.psy.fsu.edu/community/clinic]

(m) Helpline 211 is a telephone counseling and referral service forshort term counseling, information and referrals mainly for sociaservices in the Big Bend area [(877) 211-7005, (850) 224-6333,211; Web site is http://www.211bigbend.org ].

(n) AlcoholEdu offers personalized and condential health informatirelated to alcohol [Web site is http://alcoholedu.com/ ].

The Florida State University State and Local Penalties

Common Alcohol Of-fenses (Leon County)

Typical Penalty FirstOffense

MaximumPenalty FirstOffense

Possession or attempt to purchase alcohol by a per -son under 21 years of age.

Diversion program; $180ne; 10 hours communitywork program.

60 days jail; $50ne.

Using a false driver’s li-cense ID or allowing some-one to use your driver’slicense for an ID card.



Providing alcohol to a person under 21.



Note: These are only for information. State sanctions are subject to changthe Florida Legislature.


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The Florida State University Health Risks of Illicit DrugsIllicit drugs all have some health-threatening qualities—some more than

others. Examples include increased heart rate and lung damage from mari-juana; central nervous system disorders from cocaine, heroin, and hallucino-gens; and liver, lung and kidney damage from inhalants. HIV infection alsois spread widely among intravenous drug users. Even infrequent use of il-licit drugs can result in physical afictions, such as hangovers, cardiovasculardamage, digestive problems, tremors, impaired sexual response, and injuriesdue to lost coordination. Other possible effects include reduced alertness andimpaired performance at school or work, interpersonal conicts, and nancialdifculties. Dependence and addiction are constant threats to users of illicit

substances. Regular abuse of these substances generally exposes users to crim-inal elements, which may lead to involvement in further criminal activities.

The Florida State University Illicit Drug PenaltiesThe penalty for possession (second-degree misdemeanor) is 60 days jail

and $500 ne. Penalties for trafcking (rst-degree felony) range up to 30years imprisonment and nes of $500,000.

Note: These are only for information. State sanctions are subject to change bythe Florida Legislature.

The Florida State University Standards of ConductState of Florida statutes declare that it is unlawful for any person under 21

years of age to consume or possess alcoholic beverages. Consequently, no oneunder the legal drinking age may consume, distribute, or possess alcohol onUniversity properties or as part of any University activity.

It is unlawful to sell, give, serve, or permit to be served alcoholic beveragesto a person under 21 years of age. Furthermore, servers can be held civilly li-able for damage caused by underage drinkers to whom they provided alcoholicbeverages.

It is unlawful to be under the inuence of, to use, possess, distribute, sell,offer, or agree to sell, or represent to sell, narcotics, hallucinogens, dangerousdrugs, or controlled substances, except as where permitted by prescription orlaw.

Florida State University Use of Social SecurityNumbers

In accordance with Florida Statute 119.071(5), students and employeesshould be aware that Florida State University collects and uses social securitynumbers for the purpose of performing certain University duties and respon-sibilities as follows:

• Certain aspects of employment related to federal tax reporting,generation and reporting of I-9 documents, direct deposit, insurance policies, retirement benets, state and federal reporting requirements;

• Identication and verication of student records, including admission,registration, nancial aid, and academic records, as well as vericationof identity in connection with the provision of the University’s services;

• State and federal reporting of student data as required by law;

• Release to contracted vendors for the purposes of state and federalreporting or provision of contracted services for the faculty, staff, andstudents of the University;

• Release to commercial entities engaged in the performance of acommercial activity provided the social security numbers will beused only in the performance of a commercial activity and providedthe commercial entities make a written request for the social securitynumbers conforming to the requirements of Section 119.071(5)(a)7b.(I)-(IV), Florida Statutes.

• Release to the Florida Board of Governors as follows:

• When necessary for the performance of the Board’s constitutionalduties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Collection of student and employee data from state universities.[Authorized by Sections 483 and 484 of the Higher Education

Act of 1965, Art. IX, s. 7, Fla. Const ., Board Regulation 3.007, Fla. Stat. § 1001.706(5)(d), Fla. Stat. § 1008.31(3), and Fla. Stat. § 119.071(5)(a)6 ]

• In conjunction with tort claims and tort notices of claim against theBoard of Governors [Required by Fla. Stat. § 768.28(6), and Fla.Stat. § 119.071(5)(a)]

• When the disclosure of the social security number is expresslyrequired by federal or state law or a court order [Authorized by Fla.Stat. § 119.071(5)(a)6 ]

• When the individual expressly consents in writing to the disclosuof his or her social security number [Authorized by Fla. Stat. §119.071(5)(a)6 ]

The University does not use social security numbers for student identition; instead the University creates a unique identier for each student cathe EMPLID.

Notification of Students’ Rights under FERPAThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords stud

certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records withi

45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. Studeshould submit to the registrar, dean, or head of the academic departm(or appropriate ofcial) written requests that identify the record(s) thwish to inspect. The University ofcial will make arrangements foraccess and notify the student of the time and place where the recordsmay be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the Universityofcial to whom the request was submitted, that ofcial shall advise student of the correct ofcial to whom the request should be addresse

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education recordthat the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Students mayask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate omisleading. They should write the University ofcial responsible forthe record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed,and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decinot to amend the record as requested by the student, the Universitywill notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his orher right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additioninformation regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to thestudent when notied of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identiable informacontained in the student’s education records, except to the extent thatFERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception that

permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school ofcialswith legitimate educational interests. A school ofcial is dened as a

person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisoryacademic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcemunit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom theUniversity has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collectionagent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student servinon an ofcial committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance commitor assisting another school ofcial in performing his or her tasks. Aschool ofcial has a legitimate educational interest if the ofcial neeto review an education record in order to fulll his or her professionaresponsibility. Upon request, the University discloses education recowithout consent to ofcials of another school in which a student seekor intends to enroll.

4. The right to le a complaint with the U.S. Department of Educationconcerning alleged failures by the University to comply with therequirements of FERPA. The name and address of the ofce thatadministers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Ofce

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.

Washington, DC 20202-4605

Students have the right to obtain a copy of Florida State University’s dent record policy. You can obtain a copy of the policy from the Ofce

the University Registrar, A3900 University Center, Florida State UniverTallahassee, Florida 32306-2480.Note: Under Federal Statute, the University is authorized to and may relerecords to other institutions without notication to the student, when the dent is applying for admission.

Release of Student InformationThe disclosure or publication of student information is governed by

policies of Florida State University and the State of Education withinframework of state and federal laws, including the Family Educational Riand Privacy Act of 1974.

The written consent of the student is required for the disclosure or publtion of any information that is: (1) personally identiable of the student (2) a part of the educational record. Certain exceptions to that generality, b


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in types of information that can be disclosed and in access to that informa-tion, are allowed within the regulations of the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act, as described in the following paragraphs:A. Subject to statutory conditions and limitations, prior consent of the

student is not required for disclosure of information in the educationalrecord to (or for):

1. Ofcials of the University with a legitimate educational interest. Aschool ofcial is dened as a person employed by the University inan administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff

position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff);a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such

as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on theBoard of Trustees; or a student serving on an ofcial committee,such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting anotherschool ofcial in performing his or her tasks. A school ofcial hasa legitimate educational interest if the ofcial needs to review aneducation record in order to fulll his/her professional responsibility;

2. Certain government agencies;

3. Accrediting organizations;

4. Certain nancial aid matters;

5. Certain research circumstances;

6. Health and safety emergencies;

7. A court pursuant to order or subpoena, so long as the student isnotied in advance of the University’s compliance; and

8. As otherwise provided by law.

B. Subject to statutory conditions and limitations, prior consent of thestudent is not required for disclosure of certain types of information for:

1. Portions of the educational record for which the student has signeda waiver;

2. Portions of the educational record that are exempted by lawincluding records of law enforcement agencies of the University;employment records of the student within the University as longas the student’s employment is predicated upon his or her statusas a student; personal records of instructional, supervisory, oradministrative personnel; and alumni records related to that student;and

3. Records transmitted to another school or school system in whichthe student seeks or intends to enroll, since the University generallyforwards these on request.

Note: More specic information regarding such exempted information canbe obtained by contacting the Ofce of the University Registrar, A3900

University Center . For the complete text of the applicable statutes refer toSection 1006.52, Florida Statutes, 20 U.S.C. 1232g, and 34 C.F.R. §99.1, etseq. or write the U.S. Department of Education at 600 Independence Ave.,S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.

C. Prior consent of the student is not required for disclosure of portionsof the educational record dened by the institution as “DirectoryInformation,” which may be released via ofcial media of theUniversity:

1. Name, date, and place of birth;

2. Local address;

3. Permanent address;

4. Telephone number (if listed);

5. Classication;

6. Major eld of study;

7. Participation in ofcial University activities and sports;8. Weight and height of members of athletic teams;

9. Dates of attendance at the University;

10. Degrees, honors, and awards received;

11.The most recently attended educational institution; and,

12.Digitized photo (Florida State University Card).

Important: The information above, designated by the University as “DirectoryInformation,” may be released or published by the University without priorwritten consent of the student unless exception is made in writing by thestudent.

Request to Prevent Publication of Directory InformationStudents may inform the University in writing of the student’s desir

prevent publication of such “Directory Information” or release of such inmation except as

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