Student Handbook Table of Contents

WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT OF EDINBORO UNIVERSITY ..........................................................2

UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP ................................................................................................................3

UNIVERSITY MISSION, VALUES AND VISION STATEMENTS ...............................................................8

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................9

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY FACT BOOK .............................................................................................. 10

POLICIES ...................................................................................................................................... 11

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 16

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH .......................................................................... 17

STUDENT LIFE ............................................................................................................................... 18

COMMUNITY................................................................................................................................ 19

EVENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 20

CALENDARS .................................................................................................................................. 21

ACADEMIC INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 22

HELPFUL NUMBERS ...................................................................................................................... 23

RESPONDING TO DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR AND THREATS TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY ................. 25

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WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT OF EDINBORO UNIVERSITY

A Greeting from Edinboro University President, Dr. Julie E. Wollman

Welcome to Edinboro University! Whether you are new or returning, resident or commuter, traditional or adult student, you are a valued member of our community. I’m delighted that you’re here.

We are committed to your success and to maintaining a safe, friendly environment on our campus and in the broader community. We excellence, diversity, respect, responsibility and integrity, and we encourage you to join us in embracing and advancing these ideals.

New students will quickly recognize, if you haven’t already, that Edinboro is an exceptional place in which to live and learn. Faculty, staff and your fellow students are generous in their dedication to the University community, and they have the highest standards for themselves and others. You can expect to be warmly welcomed but also challenged to become part of the absolute commitment to excellence that we all share.

The success of all Edinboro students is our mission, and we pursue it with passion. Ultimately, the outcome of your time here is a shared responsibility. It is up to you to be equally passionate about the superb education, excellent support and great array of activities that your University provides. I urge you to actively participate in your classes, get involved in campus organizations and accept leadership opportunities. You’ll discover, challenge by challenge, that you can achieve more than you ever thought possible.

The start of a new semester and the beginning of the Edinboro experience for our new students is an exciting time. I’m thrilled to welcome newcomers to the community and to continue working with all students to achieve excellence at Edinboro University.

Wishing you success,

Dr. Wollman

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UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP

University President

Dr. Julie E. Wollman became the 17th President of Edinboro University in June 2012, bringing to Edinboro a successful background in teaching, research and administration. The first woman to be named president of Edinboro University, she came to Edinboro from Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts, where she served as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Prior to that position, she served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Worcester State University, and Dean of Education and Human Development at Rhode Island College, where she also had been a full professor and co-directed the doctoral program. A graduate of Harvard University, she earned a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctor of philosophy from New York University. In addition, she earned a certificate from the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University. Immediately upon becoming President of Edinboro University, Dr. Wollman initiated a University-wide planning process that produced updated Mission, Values and Vision statements and new long-range goals for the University, all centered on a renewed commitment to uncompromising excellence and student success. Under her leadership, progress has been made toward achieving many of those goals, including the launch in 2014 of Porreco College to answer the region’s pressing need for improved workforce readiness and educational attainment. President Wollman is also active in the community, serving on the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership Board of Directors, the Hamot Health Foundation Board of Corporators, the United Way of Erie County Board of Directors and the United Way’s Volunteer Engagement Cabinet, which she chairs. In November 2014 she was named to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s Transition Steering Committee. Additionally, she is a member of the American Association of University Administrators Board of Directors and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Committee on Policies and Purposes and actively seeks to influence policy to advance opportunities for all who wish to access higher education. Dr. Wollman was named a Women Making History 2015 honoree by the Mercy Center for Women, and Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania honored her in 2014 as the organization’s Woman of Distinction in its Erie Awards of Distinction program. Her teaching and research awards include the Alan C. Purves Award for research from the National Council of Teachers of English and the Mary Tucker Thorp Award for Distinguished Scholarship at Rhode Island College. President Wollman is married to Dr. Dan L. King, Executive Director of the American Association of University Administrators, a national professional organization. She has two daughters.

Edinboro University Council of Trustees

The 12-member Council of Trustees governs the University. Its members are nominated and appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, serving a term of six (6) years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. At least two (2) members of the group are alumni of the institution and one (1) member is a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing. The Council meets on a quarterly basis at the University or from time to time as may be called upon by the president, chairperson, or upon request of three (3) of its members.

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Dennis R. Frampton, '89 Meadville, PA Chairperson

Barbara C. Chaffee Erie, PA

Vice Chairperson

Daniel E. Higham, '70 Meadville, PA

Secretary

John E. Horan Erie, PA

Robert J. Lowther, Jr., '77 Edinboro, PA

Kathy L. Pape, Esquire, '75 Mechanicsburg, PA

John A. Pulice Erie, Pennsylvania

Harold C. Shields, '67, '69 Allison Park, PA

Ronald A. Steele Erie, PA

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Timothy S. Wachter, Esquire Erie, PA

Shaquan A. Walker Erie, PA

Student Trustee

Frank T. Brogan, Chancellor ex officio

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University Administration Dr. Julie E. Wollman, President Ms. Sherri Galvin, Assistant to the President Ms. Coleen Panko, Special Events Coordinator Mr. Ronald Wilson, Director of Social Equity; Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Michael Hannan, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Alan Biel, Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research; Interim Dean, School of Education Mr. Dennis J. Bradley, Director of Desktop Systems and Learning Technology Dr. Donald H. Dilmore, Associate Vice President for University Libraries Ms. Fai Howard, Director of Academic Success and Student Retention Ms. Linda Kightlinger, Director of International Student Services Ms. Judith W. Kubeja, Senior Executive Associate to the Provost Dr. Erinn Lake, Assistant Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research; Assistant Dean, School of Education Dr. Scott Miller, Dean, School of Business; Interim Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Denise Ohler, Assistant Dean, College of Science and Health Professions Mr. Tim Pilewski, Registrar Dr. Nathan P. Ritchey, Dean, College of Science and Health Professions and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives

Mr. Guilbert Brown, Vice President for Finance and Administration Mr. Matthew Cettin, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment Mr. Michael Hilbert, Interim Director of Facilities Management and Planning Mr. Mark Matlock, Bursar Ms. Karen M. Murdzak, Director of Networks and Telecommunications Mr. Wayne Ochs, Controller Mr. Wayne Patterson, Director of Human Resources and Faculty Relations Mr. Eric Sheppard, Associate Vice President of Financial Operations Ms. Darla Spaid, Director of Purchasing and Contracts Ms. Sallie A. Terpack, Director of Enterprise Systems Ms. Theresa Villella, Director of Budget and Payroll Ms. Angela Vincent, Chief of Police, University Police Ms. Tina Mengine, Vice President for University Advancement Mr. William Berger, Director of Marketing Ms. Julie Chacona, Director of Grants, Major Gifts and Special Initiatives Ms. Marilyn Goellner, Development Director; University Ombudsperson Mr. Jeffrey Hileman, Director of Communications Mr. Jon Pulice, Director of Alumni Relations and Fund Development

Dr. Kahan Sablo, Vice President for Student Affairs Ms. Michelle Barbich, Director of Campus Life and Leadership Development Mr. Bruce Baumgartner, Director of Athletics Ms. Darla Elder R.N., Director of Health and Wellness Center Dr. Amy Franklin-Craft, Director of Residence Life and Judicial Affairs Ms. Kimberly Kennedy, Director of the Office for Students with Disabilities Ms. Cyndi Waldinger, Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs

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President's Executive Council

The PEC is comprised of members of the senior management team who work together with the President to set the course and direction for University operations.

PRESIDENT’S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (PEC)

Dr. Julie Wollman, President

Dr. Alan Biel, Dean , School of Graduate Studies and Research; Interim Dean, School of Education

Mr. Guilbert Brown*, Vice President for Finance and Administration

Dr. Donald Dilmore, Associate Vice President for University Libraries

Dr. Michael Hannan*, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Mr. Jeffrey Hileman, Director of Communications

Ms. Tina Mengine*, Vice President for University Advancement

Dr. Scott Miller, Dean, School of Business; Interim Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies

Dr. Nathan Ritchey, Dean, College of Science & Health Professions and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives

Dr. Kahan Sablo*, Vice President for Student Affairs

* Executive Leadership Team members

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UNIVERSITY MISSION, VALUES AND VISION STATEMENTS

MISSION

Distinguished by its focus on individual attention to student success, commitment to diversity, and responsiveness to the evolving needs of the broader community, Edinboro University provides the highest quality undergraduate, graduate and co-curricular education.

VALUES

Edinboro University is committed to creating opportunities for intellectual and personal growth in an inclusive environment. We value excellence, curiosity, respect, responsibility, and integrity.

VISION

Edinboro University will be the first choice among students, employers, and the community for excellence in higher education.

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity education institution and employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and disability in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, ADEA and the ADA.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

President Dr. Julie E. Wollman

Enrollment More than 6,800 undergraduate and graduate students

The Campus Located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania 814-732-2000 (Switchboard) 888-8GO-BORO (Undergraduate Admissions) 585 acres, 43 buildings Five-acre lake, open fields and woods

Porreco College 2951 West 38

th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16506

814-836-1955 8 buildings

The Faculty 18 to 1 student-faculty ratio

Degrees Offered Associate of arts, associate of engineering technology, associate of science, bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in education, bachelor of science in nursing, bachelor of science in art education, master of arts, master of fine arts, master of education, master of science, master of science in nursing, master of social work, doctor of nursing practice.

Majors Offered Over 100 degree programs, 57 minors

Athletics 17 intercollegiate sports: men's basketball, cross country, football, swimming, tennis, track, wrestling and wheelchair basketball; women's basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, indoor track and volleyball

The Fighting Scots compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Divisions I and II

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EDINBORO UNIVERSITY FACT SHEET

Click here to view the 2014-2015 Fact Sheet.

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EDINBORO UNIVERSITY POLICIES

Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policies

Sexual Harassment and Related Unprofessional Conduct

Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures

University Policies

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments POLICY

All students are expected to abide by University policy and the laws and regulations of the Borough of Edinboro, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America. Policies regarding alcohol and other drugs are clearly stated in the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures, which prohibits the unauthorized use, consumption, possession, sale, distribution or abuse of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia, as well as "acts against public order and decency including, but not limited to, ...intoxication resulting from the use of alcohol and controlled substances..."

Students who violate the law may incur penalties from civil authorities. Violation of a University regulation will result in sanctions through the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. These can include mandatory alcohol/drug education or evaluation and other sanctions ranging from disciplinary probation to suspension or expulsion and referral for prosecution. A summary of the laws and penalties related to alcohol and other drug offenses is included below. The Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures is available on the University's website under "Student Judicial Affairs."

HEALTH RISKS

Students who have questions regarding the health risks associated with alcohol and other drug use and abuse should contact Student Health Services at Ghering Health and Wellness Center. The following is a brief description of the health risks associated with several drugs.

1. Alcohol - In high doses it causes major impairment of all mental and physical functions, including perception, judgment, motor skills, coordination, balance, sight and hearing acuity, memory, speech, emotional control and sexual function. Ability to evaluate or respond to a sexual situation is compromised. "Play" can become violent. There is risk of accidental injury to self or others and there can be significant loss of control over behavior. There may be nausea and vomiting, and choking can occur. At very high doses the person can lose consciousness, stop breathing and die. Long-term heavy use can cause significant body damage, especially to the brain and liver. Women who use alcohol during pregnancy can have babies with significant birth defects.

2. Tobacco - The nicotine in tobacco is extremely addictive and can cause high blood pressure, high cholesterol and circulatory diseases. Cigarette smoke causes emphysema, higher rates of bronchitis, and cancer of the lungs, throat, tongue, cheeks, esophagus, stomach, sinuses, bladder, kidneys and pancreas. Chewing tobacco and smoking a pipe or cigars contribute to cancers of the mouth and throat and can make a person more susceptible to communicable diseases such as Mono and Meningitis.

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3. Marijuana - Marijuana smoke contains more cancer-causing agents than tobacco smoke. Short-term effects of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient of marijuana, are distortion of time, interference with perception and motor skills, and impairment of short-term memory and logical thinking. Heavy use interferes with brain cell function and can cause problems with apathy, loss of energy, confusion and memory. The newer, stronger strains of marijuana can be physically addicting.

4. Mushrooms - Several plant materials, including mescaline and psylocybin, have LSD-like effects and are known as mushrooms or "shrooms." They can cause dizziness, light-headedness, abdominal discomfort, numbness in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, shivering, facial flushing, sweating, fatigue, headaches and serious depression of the cardiac and respiratory systems.

5. Cocaine and Crack - Users may have a stuffy or runny nose, nosebleeds and erosion or perforation of the nasal septum. Cocaine can cause blurred or double vision, kidney damage, seizures and heart attacks, which can be fatal. During withdrawal or a "crash," fatigue, irritability, paranoia and severe depression can occur. Cocaine is addicting, and crack users can become addicted after their first use.

6. Club Drugs - (Ecstasy, Rohypnol, GHB, Ketamine, LSD, PCP, PMA) A wide variety of drugs often used at all-night dance parties (raves), nightclubs and concerts. Club drugs can damage the brain's neurons and affect memory, judgment, coordination, muscle control, causing amnesia, unconsciousness or increased heart rate and blood pressure. Because club drugs are illegal and often produced in makeshift labs, it is impossible to know exactly what chemicals were used to make them and how strong or dangerous a particular batch might be. High doses can cause severe breathing problems, coma or even death.

Ecstasy (MDMA, ADAM, XTC, E, X, love drug, hug drug) causes a jittery feeling, teeth-gnashing, sweating, blurred vision and an increase in pulse and blood pressure. It can cause seizures, cardiac irregularities, psychotic reactions and Parkinson's Disease-like symptoms, which may not appear immediately and are not reversible.

Date Rape Drugs (Rohypnol [Roofies R-2,] GHB [Grievous Bodily Harm, Georgia Home Boy,] ketamine, [K, Special K, Kit Kat,] and others) produce loss of inhibition, consciousness and memory. If mixed with alcohol, they can cause respiratory depression, coma and death. Signs include dizziness, confusion, nausea, impaired judgment or motor coordination, or the appearance of extreme intoxication after consuming a non-alcohol drink or only a small amount of alcohol.

LSD (acid) may cause merging and intensification of sights and sounds, hallucinations and inability to differentiate the boundaries of oneself from the environment. These effects can produce feelings of paranoia, extreme anxiety, panic and psychotic reactions, which are not always reversible. Flashbacks - spontaneous recurrences of the LSD experience without recent ingestion of the drug - can also occur.

PCP (angel dust) acts as a combination anesthetic, stimulant, depressant and hallucinogen all at once. It is dangerous, and high doses can cause muscular rigidity, convulsions and coma, which can last for days. It can also be fatal.

PMA (Death, Mitsubishi Double-Stack) may be mistaken for Ecstasy, and low doses produce the same effects. High doses are potentially lethal, especially if taken with alcohol or other drugs.

7. Heroin - Users become easily addicted, requiring large amounts of the drug to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms. Signs of overdose are pinpoint pupils, flushing, itching of the skin, euphoria followed by drowsiness and coma, slow and shallow breathing, and decreased temperature, pulse and blood pressure. This is a medical emergency and if not treated immediately, it is almost always fatal.

8. Methamphetamine (meth, ice, speed, crystal, glass, chalk) - Made in illegal labs, meth has high potential for abuse and dependence. Respiratory problems, insomnia, confusion, aggressiveness, anxiety, paranoia, tremors and extreme anorexia can occur. Increased blood pressure and heart rate can cause strokes and cardiovascular collapse. Fever and convulsions can result in death. High doses damage brain cells and, over time, can result in Parkinson's-like symptoms which are not reversible.

9. Amphetamines (uppers, speed) - Can cause rapid or irregular heartbeat, tremors, loss of coordination and death from heart failure or stroke. Heavy users are prone to irrational acts.

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10. Prescription and Over-the Counter (OTC) Drugs - Misuse of prescription and OTC drugs can lead to dependence, addiction, overdose, loss of coordination, anxiety, hallucinations, severe depression, drowsiness, light-headedness, breathing problems, sleeplessness, excitability, coma or death. This is especially true of prescription stimulants, pain medications, tranquilizers and seizure medications.

Oxycodone (oxy, oc killer) - Is a prescription medication is similar to codeine, but has a higher dependence potential and contains a much higher concentration of the drug that, like heroin, is derived from opium. When used properly, it is an effective pain killer. Side effects can include death, confusion, altered mental status, nausea, vomiting, headache, or respiratory depression.

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid ,ASA) - Is an OTC pain medication that when used as directed reduces pain, inflammation, and fever. Aspirin is also used under medical supervision to treat and/or prevent heart attacks, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs or "mini-strokes"), strokes, and angina in certain individuals. If abused, aspirin can be extremely harmful. Excess aspirin will attack the lining of the stomach and may cause perforation to occur and lead to complications such as stomach ulcers, peritonitis or even death. Often overdoses are not fatal. However, they may cripple or incapacitate the subject for life. Symptoms of an aspirin overdose include ringing in the ears, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, coma, seizures, rapid breathing, and fever. If taking aspirin, avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while taking aspirin. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, the risk of stomach bleeding may increase.

WHERE TO GET HELP

Ghering Health & Wellness Center, McNerney Hall, 300 Scotland Road, Edinboro University

Counseling and Psychological Services .......................................................................................................................(814) 732-2252

Student Health Services.............................................................................................................................................. (814) 732-2743

Alcohol Anonymous Erie Hotline.................................................................................................................................(814) 452-2675

Narcotics Anonymous..................................................................................................................................................(814) 337-4529

Crawford County Drug & Alcohol, Meadville.............................................................................................................. (814) 724-4100

Poison Control Center.................................................................................................................. (412) 681-6669 or 1-800-222-1222

Crisis Services ............................................................................................................................................................. (814) 456-2014

Rehabilitation Centers

Stepping Stones, Meadville Medical Center............................................................................................................... (814) 333-5810

St. Vincent Recovery Center, Erie................................................................................................................................(814) 452-5555

Crossroads Hall, Erie................................................................................................................................................... (814) 459-4775

Community House for Women, Erie........................................................................................................................... (814) 459-5853

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ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

-Alcohol Offenses

Misrepresentation of age to secure alcoholic beverages. Carrying a false ID card.

Purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of alcoholic beverages. o First offense - up to $300 fine, 0 - 90 days in jail, suspension of driver's license. o Second offense - up to $500 fine, jail for up to 1 year, suspension of driver's license.

Selling or furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors. Manufacture or sale of false ID card. o Fine of not less than $1,000 for first violation, not less than $2,500 for each subsequent violation, up to one

year in jail.

Open Container Law, Borough of Edinboro. No one may consume alcohol in a public place (except licensed premises); carry an open, resealed or partly empty alcohol container; break or discard containers in public places; or drink alcohol in a vehicle which is moving, parked, stopped or standing on a public way in the Borough. Fine of $30 - $300, and up to 90 days in jail.

-Illicit Drug Offenses

Possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use Up to 30 grams of marijuana or 8 grams of hashish, 0 - 30 days imprisonment and fine up to $500.

Use or delivery of drug paraphernalia. Up to 1 year imprisonment and a fine of up to $2,500.

Trafficking drugs to minors. Minimum 1 year imprisonment with additional 2 years if within 1,000 feet of a school, college or university.

Possession of a controlled substance. Up to 1 year imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000.

Purchase of a controlled substance. Up to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000.

Manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to deliver other drugs. Depending on the drug and amount, up to 20 years imprisonment and fines of up to $250,000.

There are mandatory minimum sentences under Commonwealth law for drug convictions. Both the jail term and fine are required, and the courts have no authority to deviate from them.

SANCTIONING FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG VIOLATIONS

The University considers violations of the alcohol and substance abuse policies and laws to be serious in nature. Such violations are dangerous to the physical and emotional well-being of Edinboro students, as well as compromising to the University's reputation within the community. Therefore, the following sanctioning guidelines are provided to inform students of the potential consequences for violating these policies both on and off campus. Be advised that the University reserves the right to alter these sanctions at the discretion of the adjudicating authority.

ILLEGAL DRUG USE:

Immediate interim suspension pending a judicial hearing to determine whether or not a suspension/expulsion is warranted

Notification to parent(s) Marijuana:

First Offense

University suspension/expulsion will be strongly considered Career disciplinary probation upon re-enrollment Drug Awareness Program, including course registration assessment (up to $100) Notification to parent(s)

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Second Offense

Expulsion from the University will be strongly considered Second notification to parent(s)

ATTEMPT TO SELL/DISTRIBUTE DRUGS:

Immediate interim suspension pending a judicial hearing to determine whether or not a suspension/expulsion is warranted

Notification to parent(s)

ALCOHOL:

First Offense

Two years of disciplinary probation Alcohol Awareness Program, including course registration assessment (up to $100) Notification to parent(s) Possible suspension/expulsion if currently on disciplinary probation

Second Offense

Second notification to parent(s) Community service project University suspension/expulsion will be strongly considered

Emergency Numbers & Hotlines

Police, ambulance......................................................................................................................................................................... 911

Student Health Services.............................................................................................................................................. (814) 732-2743

Pittsburgh Poison Center............................................................................................................................................ (412) 681-6669

American Association of Poison Centers……………………………………………………………………………………………..………………. 1-800-222-1222

Alcoholics Anonymous................................................................................................................................................ (814) 452-2675

Crime Victim Center of Erie County, Inc..................................................................................................................... (814) 455-9414

Safe Journey (domestic and dating violence) Edinboro.............................................................................................. (814) 438-2675

Safe Net (domestic and dating violence) Erie ............................................................................................................ (814) 455-1774

Edinboro University Office of Student Judicial Affairs................................................................................................ (814) 732-2920

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

For information on the services below, click on their link

Admission and Enrollment Services

Adult Student Services

Bookstore

Bursar

Center for Career Development

Financial Aid

Ghering Health and Wellness Center

International Student Services

Multicultural Affairs

Office of Social Equity

Office for Student with Disabilities (OSD)

Office of the University Ombudsperson

Orientation

Records and Registration

Residence Life and Housing

Student Employment

Student Judicial Affairs

Technology Resources for Students

University Police

Veterans Success Center

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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH

For information on the School of Graduate Studies and Research, click here.

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STUDENT LIFE

A First-Year Guide for Students and Families Athletics Campus Outdoor Recreational Experience (CORE) Clubs and Organizations Dining Services Fitness Center Ghering Health and Wellness Center Greek Life Multicultural Programs Office for the Performing Art Series Parents and Families Organization Residence Life and Housing Student Activities Student Government Association (SGA) Student Judicial Affairs Frank G. Pogue Student Center Technology Help Center University Programming University Recreational Sports Volunteer Services

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COMMUNITY

Located 15 miles south of the City of Erie and almost equal distance between (and with easy Interstate highway access to) the major cultural and metropolitan areas of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo, the Borough of Edinboro was founded in the late 1790s by Scottish pioneers who traveled across the mountains from Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, by wagon and horseback to settle in the heavily forested and lush farmlands of northwestern Pennsylvania. They named their new town after their beloved Edinburgh, Scotland.

To visit the borough website, click Borough of Edinboro

Things to Do Places of Worship

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Homecoming Fall Campus Gathering Highland Games and Scottish Festival

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CALENDARS

Academic Calendar

University Events Calendar

Athletic Calendar

Student Activities Calendar

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Academic Departments Academic Dishonesty Academic Success Center Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing from Courses Baron-Forness Library Class Attendance Policy Degree Programs Grade Appeal Graduate Studies and Research Guidelines for Academic Advisement Honors Program International Studies NCATE Online Courses Porreco College Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading System Study Abroad Withdrawal from all Courses

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HELPFUL NUMBERS

Emergency Numbers

On Campus – Police/Fire/Medical Emergency Dial “2911” Off Campus – Police/Fire/Medical Emergency Dial “911” Weather/Emergency Hotline – BORO (2676)

Counseling Resources

ALCOHOLICS

ANONYMOUS

AA 24-Hour hotline

Meetings held on campus

Contact Student

Health for more info x

2743

814-452-2675

Alcoholics Anonymous Services

http://www.aaeriepa.org/

ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING

Gaudenzia Erie

Student Health

Services

McNerney Hall

814-732-2743

Individual Counseling; Assessment

http://www.gaudenziaerie.org/

CRISIS SERVICES Safe Harbor

Erie, PA

800-300-9558

or

814-456-2014

24-hour a day, 7 day a week crisis services for

Erie County Telephone; walk-in;

mobile; Crisis follow-up

https://www.shbh.org/

COUNSELING SERVICES

Counseling and

Psychological Services

McNerney Hall

814-732-2252

Individual and Group Counseling; Assessment

http://www.edinboro.edu/directory/offices-services/caps/

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CRIME VICTIM SERVICES

Crime Victim Center of

Erie County

Also available through Student

Heath x2743

800-352-7273

Reducing the impact of crime through counseling, education and advocacy

http://www.cvcerie.org/

HEALTH CARE AND ASSESSMENT

Student Health

Services McNerney

Hall

814-732-2743

Student Health Services http://www.edinboro.edu/directory/offices-services/ghering/

HOUSING Residence

Life Office – Towers

814-732-2818

Temporary or continuous Student Housing On-

Campus http://www.edinboro.edu/student-experience/living/

UNIVERSITY OMBUDSPERSON AND SOCIAL EQUITY OFFICER

Reeder Hall – 3

rd Floor

814-732-2167

University office that investigates complaints of

sexual harassment, discrimination, or other

violations relating to equity.

http://www.edinboro.edu/directory/offices-services/social-equity/

SAFENET

CRISIS LINE: 814.454.8161

Student Health

Services McNerney

Hall

814-455-1774

SafeNet provides sanctuary, support,

education and advocacy http://www.safeneterie.org/

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT

Campus Ministry

Cooperative

Within Student Health

Services McNerney

Hall

814-732-2601

Spiritual support and guidance from regional clergy and community

members

https://www.edinboro.edu/directory/offices-services/campus-ministry/index.html

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Hospitals

UPMC Hamot Medical Center 877-6000

Meadville Medical Center 1-814-333-5000

Millcreek Community Hospital 864-4031

Saint Vincent Hospital 452-5000

Transportation

Airlines Erie International Airport

United 1-800-864-8331

Delta 1-800-455-2720

US Airways 1-800-428-4322

Amtrak Ticket Information (Erie)

1-800-872-7245

EMTA (Erie) & Shuttle Service 452-3515

Greyhound Bus Tickets and/or Information (Erie) 1-800-231-2222

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR AND THREATS TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY

If you perceive a student as a threat, or are concerned about disruptive behavior, please refer to one of these resources:

Campus Emergency Resources

University Police

Emergency Response Guide

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Campus Support Service

Campus Ministry

Health and Wellness Center

Residence Life

Social Equity

Student Judicial Affairs

Office for Students with Disabilities

Vice President for Student Affairs

Community Agencies Available On Campus

Crime Victim Center

Alcoholics Anonymous

Safe Journey (Dating/Domestic Violence Counseling)

Gaudenzia Erie (Alcohol/Drug Counseling)

Safe Net (Dating/Domestic Violence)

Off Campus Police Resources

Borough of Edinboro Police Department

Pennsylvania State Police

Erie Police Department

Meadville Police Department

Policies and Other Internet Resources

Sexual Assault Resources

Student Handbook

Code of Conduct

Emergency Operations Plan

Emergency Response Guide

Disruptive Behavior in Supervised Settings

Harassment, Intimidation and Institutional Vandalism