The popularity of personal electric vehicles such as electric bikes and electric scooters (e-bikes and e-scooters) has taken off over the past few years. With their increase in popularity and usage, there has also been an increase in accidents and injuries to both operators and pedestrians. The University prioritizes the safety of the campus community and is providing guidance for the safe operation, storage, charging and of all personal electric vehicles (e-scooters, e-bikes, e-hoverboards ,etc) while permitting students, faculty and staff to benefit from the ease and convenience these devices provide. This guidance includes laws the State of New Jersey has in place that apply to the operators of motor vehicles, bicycles and personal electric vehicles (e-scooters, e-bikes, e-hoverboards, etc). All motor vehicle laws applicable to motor vehicles and/or e-bicycles/scooters will be enforced as needed for the safety of our community.

These guidelines apply to all students, faculty, staff and visitors who use any type of personal electric vehicles for personal transportation on University property. This policy does not apply to personal electric devices designed for and used to accommodate persons with mobility restrictions. Operators of聽 Personal Electric Vehicles assume all risks associated with their operation on 麻豆传媒在线 campus.

Operation

• Riding e-bikes and e-scooters (all personal electric vehicles) is prohibited on any 麻豆传媒在线 sidewalk.
• Operators of e-scooters and e-bikes (all personal electric vehicles) must follow all rules of the road. This includes but is not limited to, stopping at stop signs and stop lights, yielding and following the speed limit and the direction of traffic.
• Operators of e-scooters and e-bikes (all personal electric vehicles) must yield to pedestrians in walkways and sidewalks.
• E-scooters and e-bikes (all personal electric vehicles)are聽 permitted to be ride on designated roadways on campus (see map below).
• Operators of personal electric vehicles should stay to the right on all roadways and pedestrians have the right of way.

Storage and Charging

• Storage of these vehicles inside any 麻豆传媒在线 owned or operated building or other facility is strictly prohibited due to the risk of fire and/or explosion. This includes stairwells, hallways and common areas.

• Charging of these vehicles inside any 麻豆传媒在线 owned or operated building or other facility is strictly prohibited due to the risk of fire and/or explosion.

• Bringing an e-scooter or e-bike (all personal electric vehicles) inside any University owned building or facility for any amount of time is strictly prohibited.

• Storage is permitted outside of academic or residential buildings in the designated areas or at one of the University provided racks where they can be secured (see map below).
• Outside storage and/or parking of e-scooters and e-bikes (all personal electric vehicles) is not permitted to impede pedestrian and wheelchair access.

Safety

• Helmets are recommended for all users and required for anyone under 17 years old.

• E-scooters and e-bikes (all personal electric vehicles)should never be used under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.

• E-scooters and e-bikes (all personal electric vehicles)are meant for single riders only.
• E-scooters and e-bikes (all personal electric vehicles) should be operated at a low speed in the presence of pedestrians and pedestrians always have the right of way.

E-bikes or Electronic Bikes

Low-speed electric bicycles (speeds under 20 mph) must follow all the regulations established for traditional bicycles. This means there is no need for a license or registration. Electric bicycles that can achieve speeds between 20 mph and 28 mph now fall under a different classification; these vehicles require a driver鈥檚 license and registration from the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission.

E-scooters

E-scooters must follow all the to bicycles. E-scooters may not exceed speed limits of the University and are not permitted in University parking decks or facilities.

No motorized vehicles, other than those used for documented disabilities are permitted in buildings owned or operated by the University.

This infographic may be helpful and was created by the NJ Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center:

麻豆传媒在线 considers students with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to be in good academic standing.

The GPA (grade point average) is calculated on a 4.000 scale. Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.000 are designated, at first, as on academic notice. Academic notice can lead to academic suspension then dismissal. The information on this page is here to help students avoid academic notice, suspension and/or dismissal.

Note that this policy and suspension/dismissal appeal process are separate from those governing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). SAP measures whether students are progressing at a reasonable rate towards completion of their degree program, in line with federal regulations governing financial aid. Therefore, a student whose suspension/dismissal appeal is approved may still be determined ineligible for financial aid funding under SAP. Read the full Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy.

Stages of Academic Action

Academic Warning (Good Standing/Warning)

To help students avoid the serious consequences of being on academic notice, students with a cumulative GPA between 2.249 – 2.00 have an academic standing of Good Standing/Warning. This standing signifies to the student that additional academic support is recommended.

Students on Good Standing/Warning are strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned advisor(s) to assist them in developing a strategy for academic success. This strategy may include the recommendation to repeat those courses for which a grade of D or F was earned. Students should meet with an academic advisor, faculty advisor or secondary academic advisor/counselor (EOF, Veteran, Athletics, etc.).

When two or more advisors are engaged in the support for a student, all participating parties must coordinate interventions and support for the student.

Academic Notice

Good academic standing requires a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students who have not met this requirement are placed on Academic Notice.

Students on Academic Notice must:

• Raise their cumulative GPA to 2.0 or higher in one term to return to good academic standing.
• Meet with an academic advisor or faculty advisor (advisors can be found in Navigate).
• Participate in, and successfully complete, the required notice requirements. Requirements include academic support, academic workshop attendance, and meetings with advisor(s) through the semester. Requirement details are covered at an academic notice workshop.

Students who are unable to raise their term/semester GPA and cumulative GPA to 2.0 or higher in one term will face Academic Suspension. Students who earn a term/semester GPA of 2.0 or higher, but their cumulative GPA remains below 2.0, will be placed on Continued Notice.

Continued Notice

Following a semester of Academic Notice, students who earn a term/semester GPA of 2.0 or higher, but their cumulative GPA remains below 2.0, will be placed on Continued Notice. Students on Continued Notice must earn a term/semester GPA of 2.25 or greater if their cumulative GPA remains below a 2.0 to remain enrolled at the University.

Students on Continued Notice must:

• Raise their cumulative GPA to 2.0 or higher in one term to return to good academic standing.
• Meet with an academic advisor or faculty advisor (advisors can be found in Navigate).
• Participate in, and successfully complete, the required notice requirements. Requirements include academic support, academic workshop attendance, and meetings with advisor(s) through the semester. Requirement details are covered at a Continued Notice workshop.

Students on Continued Notice who are unable to earn a term/semester GPA of 2.25, and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in one term, will face Academic Suspension.

Academic Suspension

Students who do not meet the stated retention standards are placed on Academic Suspension. Suspended students cannot take classes at 麻豆传媒在线 for a full calendar year (two consecutive semesters, including summer and winter sessions) unless they participate in the ADVS 198 option, or successfully appeal their suspension (see suspension options below).

Suspension Options:

ADVS 198/Pathways to Success:

Eligible students suspended for the first time will be required to participate in ADVS 198. ADVS 198/Pathways to Success is a one-credit course for students on academic suspension. Students participating in ADVS 198 are required to enroll in ADVS 198, and at least one additional course, for a maximum of 13 credits total in that semester.

Students who participate in ADVS 198, but do not earn the minimum term/semester GPA of 2.0, must sit out for at least one semester. The ADVS 198 semester counts as the first semester of suspension toward the two consecutive semester requirement. ADVS 198 students may apply for readmission after completing the one semester away from the University. Readmission is not guaranteed.

While stepping away from campus to complete an academic suspension, it is strongly recommended that students earn at least 15 credits at another institution, earning a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and no D or F grades, before applying for readmission to 麻豆传媒在线. Students are strongly encouraged to speak with their academic advisors and the Office of Financial Aid before enrolling in courses outside the University.

Suspension Appeal:

All students who are on Academic Suspension and not participating in ADVS 198 may request that the University reconsider its decision by submitting an appeal to the Scholastic Appeals Committee. The Committee will review only those appeals that are complete and are received by the specified due date. A student can only appeal their suspension once and all decisions reached by the Scholastic Appeals Committee are final.

Complete two consecutive semesters of suspension:

Academic Suspension, if not enrolling in ADVS 198, is two-consecutive semesters, or one full academic year including summer and winter sessions, away from the University. Students are eligible to apply for readmission after completing the suspension terms. Readmission is not guaranteed.

While stepping away from the University to complete an academic suspension, it is strongly recommended that students earn at least 15 credits at another institution, earning a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and no D or F grades, before applying for readmission to 麻豆传媒在线. Students are strongly encouraged to speak with their academic advisors and the Office of Financial Aid before enrolling in courses outside the University.

Readmission After Academic Suspension – Academic Monitoring

Students who are accepted for readmission to the University after Academic Suspension are placed into Academic Monitoring:

First Semester After Readmission

A student must earn a minimum semester and/or cumulative GPA of 2.0. If the semester GPA is a 2.0 or greater, but the cumulative GPA is not a 2.0 or greater, a student will have one additional semester to raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or greater. If a student fails to achieve a semester and/or cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or greater they will be placed on Academic Dismissal.

Second Semester After Readmission

A student must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 by the end of their second semester after readmission or they will be placed on Academic Dismissal.

Upon readmission students must work with an advisor to complete an academic plan

Academic Dismissal

Students placed on Academic Dismissal may appeal their dismissal only once and all decisions reached by the Scholastic Appeals Committee are final. Those dismissed are not eligible for readmission and cannot enroll in any courses at the University (an exception exists – please see Academic Renewal Policy).

Summer and/or Winter Classes Impact on Academic Standing:

Academic Notice: If enrolled in summer or winter classes, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater is earned as a result of a winter or summer course, the student will return to good academic standing. However, if grades earned in winter or summer courses do not raise the cumulative GPA to 2.0, they will remain on academic notice.

Academic Suspension but participating in ADVS 198: If registered for ADVS 198 by the specified deadline, the student may remain enrolled in their summer or winter classes. If a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater is earned as a result of winter or summer courses, the student will return to good academic standing. However, if grades earned in winter or summer courses do not raise the cumulative GPA to 2.0, they will remain on academic suspension and enrolled in ADVS 198.

Academic Suspension (not participating in ADVS 198) or Academic Dismissal: 麻豆传媒在线 will automatically remove students from any fall or spring classes for which they may be registered. Students are permitted to remain enrolled in only those winter or summer courses that immediately follow the semester of academic suspension or dismissal. If enrolled in summer or winter classes, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater is earned as a result of a winter or summer course, the student will return to good academic standing. However, grades earned in winter or summer courses that do not raise the cumulative GPA to 2.0 will not positively impact a student鈥檚 academic standing and the student will remain on Academic Suspension or dismissal.

For further clarification, please contact the Center for Academic Success and Tutoring at cast@montclair.edu or at 973-655-5425, or the Office of Tutoring, Writing and Academic Support Services (OTWASS) at Bloomfield College at 973-655-2956.

There are two other flag staffs located next to University Police on either side of the American Flag flagstaff at that location. These staffs permanently display the New Jersey state flag and the POW/MIA flags respectively. The POW/MIA flag may be replaced with the University flag when available and the POW/MIA flag may be flown on the same staff as the American Flag as above. In addition there are two flagstaffs on the east side of the Student Center located on either side of the American Flag flagstaff in that area. The shorter staff next to the Student

Center may be used for the New Jersey state flag and University flag respectively.

The University may relinquish the use of these two staffs to flag shaped banners to signify University recognized 鈥渄ays鈥�, 鈥渨eeks鈥�, and/or 鈥渕onths鈥�.聽 Examples of these University-recognized occasions include: African-American Heritage Month, Latin American Heritage Month, Women鈥檚 History Month, National Gay Pride Week, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Day and special campus festivals. Only special banners directly related to recognized university departments and/or organizations will be permitted. 聽Banners require the approval of the University for display on university flagstaff. These banners may have the name of the recognized organization or department, logo and the name of 麻豆传媒在线 (the use of 麻豆传媒在线 is not required). The logo or wording on the banner may not violate university policy or depict modes of injury or humiliation of others. The use of special banners is limited solely to celebrate the diverse life of the members of 麻豆传媒在线 community. Flagstaffs may not be used to display flags of other states, territories, and nations or for the expression of political views or religious beliefs. The top of flags or banners on these staffs must always be lower than the adjacent American flag.

The American flag is flown at full-staff at all times except on the following occasions:

• National holidays commemorated with the lowering of the flag.
• Federal notification of an event requiring the lowering of the flag.
• Gubernatorial notification of an event requiring the lowering of the flag.
• University President鈥檚 notification of an event requiring the lowering of the flag.

The etiquette of lowering, raising, and disposing of damaged flags rests with University Police.

The acquisition of flags for each location will remain with the respective departments presently responsible for those flags. The duration for lowering the American or the University flag for an immediate death is from time of notification to internment unless otherwise specified in the original notification. The University President will authorize the lowering of the University flag in honor of a 麻豆传媒在线 member who has died. The duration of half-staff for the

University flag will be the same as for the American Flag. All notification will be directed to University Police who will fulfill these duties. For notification provided through federal or state sources, University Police will immediate notify both the Office of the University President and the Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life. At the time of lowering of the

American Flag to half-staff, all adjacent flags will be lowered to remain lower than the American Flag.

The University鈥檚 Flag Regulation operates in concert with United States flag laws and regulations as contained in Public Law and amendments. The federal law and amendments are addendum to this regulation.

Temporary is defined as a finite period of time of one month but no-longer than one semester. The display of any exterior work beyond that timeframe requires University administrative approval and must abide by regulations established for long-term art installations. For displays in the spring, all pieces must be removed at least one week prior to the first convocation of the spring semester.

As an integral part of the educational mission, the display of temporary art serves as an educational experience for both the artist and the audience. All temporary works must have a direct linkage with the University, either as part of academic programs or as other recognized University organizations in conjunction with their programming efforts.

In that most temporary art is the result of art department functions, the perimeter of display shall be the grassy areas contiguous with Calcia Hall and the two grassy triangles between Calcia and Dickson Halls. The faculty of a student(s) or class shall inform the art department chair of the intent to mount a show or individual works and the timeframe for each respective display. The chair of the art department will share the schedule of outdoor works with the Dean CART, University Police and University Facilities. These displays shall be for one month (or less).

As part of an art display, each piece is to be marked with an informative placard made of material that will last for the duration of the display. The placard will contain the name of the piece, the artist, the materials used, its purpose (e.g., class project, senior work, special exhibit to mention a few) and the dates of installation and removal. For works or displays in this area by others than those of the art department, permission must be obtained by the chair of the art department.

It is important that the installation of works do not conflict with existing University property and landscape. Existing University property is not to be altered or damaged or reconfigured. Passageways are to remain clear and dangerous materials or the configuration of materials that can cause injury are to be displayed at a sufficient distance from the normal everyday use of University property or area (i.e., placing sharp materials on a bench is prohibited). Not all contingencies can be accounted for in this document. The artist/installer of any work is responsible for any unsafe conditions created by his/her work.

At the end of the agreed exhibition time the artist/installer is responsible for the removal of the work and its proper disposition. The area affected is to be left in the same condition as before the installation. If the item(s) are not removed by the schedule date it will be assumed abandoned and removed by the University at the exhibiter鈥檚 expense.

New Jersey State Law

N.J.S.A. 39-C: Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in Educational Institutions

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1. Materials may be posted on campus bulletin boards and kiosks only (excluding special purpose bulletin boards specially designated by campus departments or groups). A bulletin board is defined as a tackable board surrounded on all four sides by a frame. Kiosk panels are designed for tape, not tacks and also surrounded by a frame.

2. Tacks and staples are to be used on bulletin boards (no tape or other adhesives). Only removable tape is to be used on kiosks. Items are not to be attached to bulletin board and kiosk frames or surrounding areas.

3. The maximum flyer/poster size for bulletin boards is 17鈥� x 22鈥�.

4. There is a limit of one flyer/poster per event on each bulletin board or kiosk panel.

5. Posting of flyers/posters/banners is not permitted on windows, window treatments, painted surfaces, wall, furniture, brick, concrete, wood surfaces, buildings, light poles, trees, or campus signage.

6. Flyers may not be left on vehicles.

7. Door windows may not be obstructed by posting or other materials except to provide directional and scheduling information.

8. Materials may be posted for a maximum of two weeks from date of approval. The sponsoring party is responsible for removing its postings at the end of the approved period or within 24 hours after the event, whichever comes first.

9. Materials making reference to the use, sales, or distribution of alcohol/drugs will not be approved.

10. Materials not stamped or incorrectly posted will be removed. The posting group may lose future posting privileges. The Student Government Association maintains posting guidelines in addition to these regulations, so student organizations need to be aware of any additional requirements or penalties.

11. The areas in front of the Student Center, between the Student Center and the Drop-In Center and the Bohn/Blanton Quad are open to recognized student organizations, SGA, and CSI to display placards. Placards cannot block traffic patterns or be attached to buildings or cause damage to University property. Placards must be removed at the conclusion of each semester.

12. Chalking on campus is limited to recognized student organizations and university departments and is permitted only on paved walkways. Chalking is not allowed on vertical surfaces. Approved locations include the areas in front of the library, Student Center, Dickson, and Residence Halls. Chalking must be done in open areas, which are directly washed by rain. Chalkings must follow the same guidelines as flyers/posted materials (i.e. no alcohol/drug references, etc.)

Exceptions for special events and programs may be requested through the Scheduling Office for approval by the Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life. Request should include: (1) the reason an exception is requested, (2) the special material to be posted, (3) location(s) desired, and (4) time period.

In addition to the above posting policy, organizations chartered under the Student Government Association, Inc., must state 鈥�(organization) is a Registered Student Organization of the Student Government Association, Inc.鈥� on all posted materials. Please visit the Student Government Association (Student Center 103) for their complete posting policy.

Posting Policy for the Student Center

All distribution of printed materials (i.e. posters, flyers, etc.) must be authorized by the Scheduling Office. Flyers and posters must be stamped. Groups wishing to publicize events should speak to CSI or the Director of the Student Center prior to distributing their literature. The Student Center reserves the right to determine the location/presentation of the material. Special regulations pertaining to circulating postings in the Student Center and Annex are summarized as follows:

1. The display of materials at the Information Desk is limited to University departments and recognized campus organizations. Legitimate identification of the sponsoring organization is required.

2. Lobby easels are available to programs occurring in the Student Center two days before and the day of the program.

3. Professionally made banners can be hung from the 3rd floor balcony. Permission must be obtained from the Director of the Student Center. If approved, the banner can be hung the day before and the day of the program.

Service animals and emotional support animals (ESAs) are permitted on University property in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 聽This Policy is adopted to provide guidance to employees and students in order to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, to ensure the protection of persons from animals, and to require the proper care for animals while on campus.

II. Authority for Policy

This Policy is adopted pursuant to Title I, Title II, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Act, 42 U.S.C. 搂 12101, et seq., the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 搂 3601, et seq., their implementing regulations and interpretive guidance.

III. Applicability

This policy applies to employees, students and guests with an animal on University Property.

IV. Definitions

Controlled Spaces

Controlled spaces are defined as any indoor or outdoor areas of University Property where the general public is normally not permitted to be. Examples of Controlled Space include but are not limited to, academic buildings, residence halls, classrooms, employee workstations, food preparation areas, athletic practice fields, and locker rooms.

Handler

An individual with a disability who is the user of a service animal or ESA.

Emotional Support Animal (ESA)

An animal that is required by an individual with a disability and provides emotional support or alleviates one or more of the identified symptoms or effects of the person鈥檚 disability. An ESA may provide companionship and help with depression, anxiety and certain phobias but does not have special training to perform tasks for a person with a disability.聽 ESAs are also commonly known as companion or therapeutic animals. ESAs are not service animals.

Pet

A pet is any domesticated animal that is not a service animal or an ESA.

Public Spaces

Public spaces are indoor and outdoor areas on University Property where the public is generally allowed to occupy. Examples of public spaces include but are not limited to parking garages, shuttle buses, walkways, and dining areas open to the general public.

Service Animal

Any dog specifically trained to do work or perform task(s) for the benefit of and directly related to an individual鈥檚 disability, including those retired from such service. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support are not service animals.聽 A miniature horse may also be a service animal where reasonable if: 1) housebroken; 2) under the control of the handler; 3) in a facility that can accommodate its type, size and weight; and 4) its presence will not compromise the legitimate safety requirements necessary for the operation of the facility.

University Property

University property includes land and buildings owned, leased or controlled by the University and includes any satellite campuses.

V. Policy

5.1 Pets

Pets are prohibited on all University property other than outdoor public spaces. Exceptions may be made to permit pets on other University property when exceptional circumstances exist or for other good cause shown.聽 Requests for exceptions may be made as follows:聽 a)聽 by students in residence halls to the Executive Director of Residential Life, or designee, in Student Development and Campus Life; b) by employees to the Director of Benefits, or designee, in Human Resources; and c) by visitors to University Police.

5.2 Service Animal

Service animals are permitted on University property wherever the handler is permitted. Service animals may be prohibited from controlled spaces if the animal鈥檚 presence may compromise a sterile environment, or create other significant safety and health concerns. The determination to prohibit a service animal from a controlled space will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Benefits in Human Resources if the handler is an employee, or the Director of the Disability Resource Center, if the handler is a student.

When it is not obvious what a service animal provides, University employees are permitted to make only the following inquiries from the handler:聽 (a) is the service animal required because of a disability; and b) what work or task has the service animal been trained to perform?聽 University employees may not ask about the handler鈥檚 disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the service animal, or ask that the service animal demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.

Service animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless these devices interfere with the work of the animal, or the individual鈥檚 disability prevents using these devices. In that event, the handler must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal or other effective controls.

5.3 Emotional Support Animal

An ESA is only permitted in an individual鈥檚 unit of housing on University property, and is prohibited in all other controlled spaces. An ESA is permitted in outdoor public spaces when confined to an animal carrier or controlled by a leash or harness that is no longer than 6 feet in length, and is prohibited in all other public spaces.

The owner of the ESA must provide appropriate food, water and shelter to the ESA, and keep the ESA and its shelter clean and free of odors.聽 The ESA must be fed and watered inside the residential unit on University property; food and water may not be left outside of the unit or the building.

The owner of the ESA is solely responsible for its care and supervision; the University assumes no responsibility for the care or comfort of an ESA.

Routine maintenance of the ESA must be provided by the owner. For dogs and cats, this means flea and tick prevention and de-worming, vaccinations, and annual examinations.聽 Residence Life may request updated veterinary verification annually or at any time during the individual鈥檚鈥� residency.

The owner of the ESA must comply with all required State and municipal license requirements, including current identification and vaccination tags, as applicable to the animal.聽 If applicable, the ESA must meet the requirements of State regulations concerning the possession of nongame and exotic wildlife in N.J.A.C. 7:25-4.1, et. seq. ESAs should be tagged with contact information for the owner.

The ESA must be confined to the owner鈥檚 residential unit and be housebroken or caged at all times.聽 If the unit is occupied by more than one resident, the ESA must be confined to a cage or kennel.聽 The owner of the ESA is responsible for disposing of all animal waste in a sturdy bag tied securely before being disposed of in a trash receptacle.

An ESA may be left unattended for reasonable periods of time based on the breed and totality of the circumstances. The ESA may not be left overnight in University housing to be cared for by anyone other than the handler unless approved by Residence Life. If the owner leaves the ESA unattended for longer than a reasonable period of time and it places the animal鈥檚 health or safety in jeopardy, the University may determine the ESA is neglected or

The ESA may not be neglected or abused.聽 If neglect or abuse is suspected, Residence Life will contact the owner of the ESA, the University Police Department, and the Human Society.聽 Residence Life and, where appropriate, an animal control officer or humane society representative, may enter a residential unit to remove the ESA if, in the University鈥檚 judgment, an emergency requires removal, or the owner has abandoned the animal, left the animal for an extended period of time without food or water, or has failed to care for a sick animal.聽 In such an event, Residence Life will notify the owner of the animal as soon as reasonably possible after removal.

The ESA may not be confined to a vehicle.聽 University Police may take reasonable efforts to remove an animal confined in a vehicle when there appears to be eminent danger to the animal due to inadequate ventilation or temperature conditions.

Damage to housing on University Property caused by an ESA shall be assessed and apportioned in accordance with Residence Life policies found in the Residence Living Guide at:聽 /residence-life/living-guide/.

VI. PROCEDURES

6.1 Employees

6.1.1 Workplace Accommodation

Applicants for employment and employees are not required to obtain approval of a service animal when the disability is readily apparent or known.聽 All other applicants for employment and employees of the University who request the use of a service animal as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Director of Benefits in Human Resources to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided in advance of reporting for an interview or for work.

Employees of the University who occupy housing on University property must contact the Director of Benefits in Human Resources to obtain approval of an ESA prior to occupancy.

When the disability is not readily apparent or known, the Director of Benefits will request the applicant or employee provide information to demonstrate the disability, and that the service animal has been trained to perform a task related to the disability. The Director of Benefits will issue a determination after an interactive process with the applicant, or employee and his/her supervisor(s).

A service animal may accompany the applicant or employee handler in all controlled spaces and public spaces.聽 Other than assigned housing and outdoor public spaces, an ESA may not accompany employees in any other controlled spaces or public spaces, including but not limited to the employee鈥檚 work area, unless the employee has received written authorization from the Director of Benefits.

6.2 Students

6.2.1. Service Animals

Students are not required to obtain approval of a service animal when the disability is readily apparent or known.聽 All other students who request the use a service animal as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Disability Resource Center prior to the student鈥檚 arrival on campus.聽 The Disability Resource Center will request the student provide information to demonstrate the disability, and that the service animal has been trained to perform a task related to the disability. The Disability Resource Center will issue a determination after an interactive process with the student.聽 A service animal may accompany the student handler in all controlled spaces and public spaces.

6.2.2. Emotional Support Animals

The determination of whether an ESA will be permitted in housing on University property is made on a case-by-case basis through an interactive process involving the student requesting the accommodation.聽 In all cases, the needs of the student are balanced with the impact of the ESA on other campus residents.聽 In order for an ESA to be considered a reasonable accommodation in housing, there must be current verification of need from the student鈥檚 treating physician, psychiatrist, licensed clinical social worker, or licensed psychologist provided to the Disability Resource Center which:聽 a) verifies the individual has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; b) describes the need for the requested accommodation; and c) identifies the ESA alleviates the symptoms of a disability. 聽聽All requests for an ESA are subject toreview.

A request for no more than one (1) ESA per student must be made to the Disability Resource Center in accordance with its procedures outlined in the Emotional Support Animal Agreement. The student must also provide evidence that the ESA is in good health, has been vaccinated against diseases common to the breed of animal as recommended by American Veterinary Medical Association, and provide veterinary records attesting to the fact that the ESA is not aggressive or dangerous.聽 The request must be made no less than 60 days prior to the date to move into housing.聽 If all criteria are met to establish the need for an accommodation of an ESA, a meeting will be arranged by the Disability Resource Center with the student and Residence Life to discuss how to best accommodate the student, and the campus community.聽 Requirements for residents with an ESA will be provided by Residence Life to the student for signature on the Emotional Support Animal Agreement.

The DRC may deny a request for an ESA if its presence: a) fundamentally alters the nature of a program or activity; b) would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others; c) would substantially interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of University property by others; or d) is disruptive.

6.3 Visitors

Visitors are not required to obtain approval of a service animal.

VII.聽 Appeals and Grievances

An employee who feels approval of an ESA was unfairly denied, may appeal the decision to the Vice President for Human Resources.

A student who feels approval of an ESA was unfairly denied, may appeal the decision to the Dean of Students.聽 The Dean of Student鈥檚 decision shall be a final determination.

VIII. Violations of Policy / Removal of Animal

A person with a disability may be asked to remove a service animal from University property if: a) the service animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it; and b) the service animal is not housebroken.聽 If there is a legitimate reason to ask that a service animal be removed, the handler must be offered the opportunity to participate in the University program, activity and service without the service animal鈥檚 presence.

Approval of an ESA may be rescinded if:聽 a) the ESA is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it; b) the ESA鈥檚 presence fundamentally alters the nature of a program or activity; c) the ESA has caused substantial physical damage to the property of others; d) the ESA creates a substantial threat to the health or safety of persons; e) the ESA substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of University property by others; f) the handler neglects or abuses the ESA; or g) the ESA is disruptive.

It is a crime in the State of New Jersey to recklessly interfere with, injure or cause the death of a service animal. N.J.S.A. 2C:29-3.2.聽 Any employee, student or visitor who, through their actions, inactions or the actions of their pet or ESA, recklessly interferes with, injures or causes the death of a service animal, shall be in violation of this Policy and New Jersey law. Violations shall be enforced by University Police and will also require restitution for the value of the service animal and its replacement, veterinary expenses for the service animal, and lost wages and medical expenses for the handler.

IX. Exclusions

This policy does not apply to animals owned by the University, animals provided for laboratory experiments, and mascots of athletic teams.

If you anticipate or suspect any dates of religious observance might limit your ability to meet course-related deadlines and/or to follow schedules for graded work (for example, dates of in-class exams), you must review the course syllabus and schedule as soon as it becomes available. You must inform your instructor within the first two (2) weeks of classes if you anticipate any dates of observance that will require your absence from class or restrict your ability to satisfy some course requirement. It is the responsibility of each student to inform their instructors of such dates.

Instructors have been requested to consider days of religious observance as they schedule key dates in their courses. However, given the diversity of our community, it may not be possible to accommodate the observances of all students within the schedule of a particular course. In this case, advance notice to the instructor is essential to facilitate any appropriate individual accom- modation.

The setting of deadlines and schedules for graded work, and the form of any individual accommodation for student religious observances, is at the discretion of the instructor.

1. A student is offered and is unwilling to accept mental or physical health services that are necessary and appropriate;
2. Reasonable accommodations cannot be made that would enable the student to remain enrolled and/or on campus;
3. A voluntary medical withdrawal or administrative withdrawal is either not feasible or has been offered to the student and rejected;
4. No other alternative is available.

When safety to others is an immediate concern, the Dean may refer the matter to the Student Conduct Officer to follow the procedures in Article VII.B.1 in the Student Code of Conduct to place the student upon interim suspension. The student will be given notice of this interim suspension as well as an opportunity to contest the decision in accordance with the Code of Conduct. When safety to the student is an immediate concern, the Dean may refer the matter to the CARE team for assistance.

If the student violates University policies or the Student Code of Conduct, he/she may also be subject to conduct review and action. Therefore, a student may be subject to the University鈥檚 disciplinary process at the same time the student is involuntarily withdrawn. Students who are involuntarily withdrawn who have been found to violate University academic policies or the Student Code of Conduct may be subject to sanctions imposed by the University for violating these policies.

A student may appeal a decision by the Dean to the Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life. The Vice President will review the student鈥檚 appeal and all necessary additional information and will render a decision that will be final.

Procedures for Involuntary Withdrawal

A. Process for Determining If Involuntary Withdrawal is Appropriate

1. The Dean will gather credible information necessary to make an individualized and objective assessment as to whether the student is engaging in or there is a high probability the student will engage in behavior that is likely to lead to harm or injury to the student, to other persons or to University property. The Dean must gather this information from various sources, including but not limited, to University administrators, employees, and faculty from the student鈥檚 school who have personally interacted with the student; University students or visitors who have personally interacted with the student; Counseling and Psychological Services (鈥淐APS鈥�); the Student Health Center (鈥淪HC鈥�); the Disability Resource Center (鈥淒RC鈥�); and University Police. The information provided should be based upon personal observation contemporaneous in time to the assessment.
2. As part of an individualized assessment of the student, the University must consider information provided by qualified University health care providers, the student and the student鈥檚 healthcare and treatment provider(s). Information shall be considered in a manner that is tailored to the specific circumstances of the student to permit qualified personnel to assess the risks presented by the student, giving due weight to the student鈥檚 healthcare providers. The decision to place a student on Involuntary Withdrawal shall be reasonably linked to the medical information collected, and may take into consideration the risk of harm presented by the student to him/herself and others in the University鈥檚 community while taking into consideration the context of surrounding circumstances and any crisis the student may be facing. The decision to place a student on Involuntary Withdrawal should be based upon what is appropriate for a particular student and must be tailored to individual circumstances.
3. The Dean will notify the student in writing that an Involuntary Withdrawal is being imposed. In the notice, the Dean will provide the student a copy of this policy.
4. Information gathered in accordance with this policy may be shared with the following departments if the disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of others or University property:
   • 麻豆传媒在线 Police Department (UPD)
   • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
   • Student Health Center (SHC)
   • Disability Resource Center (DRC)
   • Other professionals as permitted by FERPA
5. Following the review of all available, relevant information, a decision will be reached by the Dean, and the student will be informed in writing of the decision. If an involuntary withdrawal is imposed, a Letter of Notification will be sent to the student, and terms and conditions that would permit the student to return to the University will be included.

B. Appeal

While the withdrawal will take effect immediately, a student who objects to the involuntary withdrawal may appeal the decision within three (3) consecutive days as follows:

1. Notify the dean of their intent to appeal and the date they will submit documentation.
2. Submit medical records or reports to the Dean, which will be reviewed by qualified personnel in Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Resource Center and/or Student聽 Health Center, as appropriate.
3. In an effort to evaluate the records provided by the student, the student may be asked to consent to a release of medical records and/or a release to permit qualified personnel in CAPS, DRC, and/or UHC to speak to the student鈥檚 relevant health care providers.
4. The student also may be asked to attend a psychological and/or medical evaluation (at no cost to the student). This evaluation may be completed by qualified personnel in CAPS or UHC, as appropriate. CAPS, UHC and/or DRC as appropriate will issue a recommendation to the Dean concerning the need for Involuntary Withdrawal.
5. A student may decline to consent to release medical information to the University; however, the unavailability of information may be considered in determining whether to uphold the decision to place the student on involuntary withdrawal.

C. Appeal Meeting

If an appeal to the involuntary withdrawal is granted, the student will meet with the Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life to challenge the decision. The student may bring an advocate of his/her/their choosing to this meeting. The meeting will be scheduled as soon as possible but no more than three (3) business days after the granting of the appeal. Objections may include but are not limited to:

1. The information relied upon by the Dean was not reliable, or new information is available that would warrant a change in the finding;
2. The student has not, is not, and will not be substantially disruptive or a high risk of harm to the student or others;
3. The student suffers from a disability and reasonable accommodations requested by the student are available to address the substantial disruption or risk of harm;
4. The student鈥檚 individual circumstances do not warrant an Involuntary Withdrawal;
5. Placing the student upon Involuntary Withdrawal heightens the risk of harm to the student.

The Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life may reverse, modify or affirm the decision to place the student on involuntary withdrawal. This final decision will be rendered within three business days following the meeting.

D. Restrictions of Involuntary Withdrawal

1. The student鈥檚 University identification card must be returned to the Dean, and University housing must be vacated within the period of time indicated on the notification letter.
2. The Dean may inform the student in the notification letter that he/she is not permitted to visit the campus or any other University-owned facility except with the written permission of the Dean. If this occurs, the University Police Department will be notified of the involuntary withdrawal and will take appropriate action to address any violation by the student.
3. The University will withdraw the student from his/her classes. Depending on the date of the Involuntary Withdrawal, the student will receive either a W/D or classes will be dropped and not appear on the transcript. Depending upon the date of and reasons for the involuntary withdrawal, a student may be eligible for a full or partial refund for room/board, tuition and fees. The University Registrar, Student Accounts, Residence Life, and Dining Services will be notified of the involuntary withdrawal for administration of the student鈥檚 account and academic record.
4. If the student is attending the University on an International Visa, the Dean will inform the Office of International Engagement of a student鈥檚 involuntary withdrawal. International students placed on an Involuntary Withdrawal must consult with the Office of International Engagement for information concerning their Visa status. The Office of International Engagement is located in the Student Center Annex, Room 207, Telephone: 973-655-6862.

E. Return from Involuntary Withdrawal

1. A student placed on involuntary withdrawal will be permitted to register for courses and return to campus upon demonstration that the conditions imposed by the University have been met. Requirements and deadlines to meet the conditions to return to the University will be specified in the Letter of Notification. Satisfaction of these conditions will be determined on a case-by-case basis and will be appropriate for each individual and the circumstances which necessitated the involuntary withdrawal.
2. An assessment of the student鈥檚 satisfaction of the conditions imposed by the University shall be conducted by the Dean in consultation with CAPS, UHC, and DRC, as appropriate. If the student provides medical records or reports in support of his/her satisfaction of conditions required to return to the University, the student may be asked to sign a written consent for release of relevant information to the University. Such records will be reviewed by qualified personnel in CAPS or UHC as appropriate. DRC also will be consulted to account for issues of reasonable accommodations requested by the student.
3. If a student declines to release relevant medical information to the University, the Dean may be unable to assess the student鈥檚 satisfaction of conditions to permit the student to return to the University.
4. Depending upon the circumstances related to the involuntary withdrawal, the 麻豆传媒在线 Police Department may provide relevant information to the Dean to consider in assessing the student鈥檚 satisfaction of conditions to return to the University. Only findings relevant to the involuntary withdrawal and the student鈥檚 request for re-enrollment will be considered.
5. The Dean shall determine if the conditions of the involuntary withdrawal have been satisfied, and the student shall be permitted to return to the University with or without conditions. If conditions are imposed by the Dean, the student may be asked to sign a behavioral contract that requires compliance with a treatment plan and that holds the student accountable to the treatment plan.
6. The decision of the Dean to permit the student to return to the University will be communicated to the student in writing. As needed, the Dean will notify appropriate University offices and administrators regarding the decision, and any relevant conditions thereof.
7. A student who fails to request re-enrollment upon the conclusion of an involuntary withdrawal period may be required to apply for admission to the University in accordance with policies imposed upon all other students.
8. Students who resided in University housing prior to involuntary withdrawal are not guaranteed housing, which is subject to availability in accordance with University housing policies.

F. Confidentiality

麻豆传媒在线 will maintain the confidentiality of all information collected concerning the student and the involuntary withdrawal in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student education records may be disclosed by the University in accordance with FERPA.