Student Handbook 2010-2011

Statement of Responsibility

We welcome you to Davis & Elkins College.  Information provided in this Handbook is for the benefit of the community and residents of  Davis & Elkins College.   Community members are responsible for adhering to this information and could be held accountable if individual or group actions are a detriment to the community.
Community Statement

The faculty, staff, and students of Davis & Elkins College are a multicultural community of individuals encompassing a broad spectrum of religious and political beliefs, and our sexual orientations may differ. We are unique in that we strive to work and live together. In the process, we learn from one another in an atmosphere of positive contact and mutual respect.

We are committed to behaving and expecting others to behave in ways which demonstrate our beliefs about the respectful treatment of each member of our community. We believe that we are individually and collectively responsible for our behavior and are fully accountable for our actions. We must take initiative and responsibility for our own learning and awareness of the differences which exist in our community and avoid all actions that negatively impact others. We are committed to these principles which are an integral part of our purpose, values, and daily activities. Individuals engaging in behavior that is believed to violate these policies will be held accountable through the appropriate disciplinary process.

e2Campus-Mass Notification SystemDavis & Elkins College now has a state-of-the-art notification system that is capable of sending notification instantly and simultaneously to all registered mobile phones, Blackberry's, wireless PDAs, pagers, Smart or Satellite phones, E-mail addresses as well as posting these on our Web site. Messages will be of an urgent or emergency nature only. To register, go to the Davis & Elkins College web site and click on e2Campus (bottom left of screen) which will take you directly to the sign-up form.  Have your cell phone with you and on.  The opt-in list of groups will increase over time and will always be updated in your personal e2Campus account. 

After you complete the validation part of registering your mobile phone, the next page will say:  You have successfully signed up. You will see a log in button for your new account. To complete your registration, you must open your account and enter your e-mail address, then click the ADD E-MAIL button. You will instantly be e-mailed a verification e-mail.  You must open and click on the validation link. You're all done! Click on the link below to see where your personal account access is located. You may register two e-mail addresses and two devices. It's very easy to do.

Department of Student Life Mission Statement

To provide services and programs that engage students in active learning, build a supportive and inclusive community, support the emotional growth and personal development of students, and make a positive contribution to the quality of student life.

To achieve this Mission we endeavor to:

• Create caring, safe and healthy environments that support student learning;
• Provide innovative opportunities for student learning, especially in the areas of self-knowledge, leadership and communication, and social responsibility;
• Promote individual student achievement and excellence in academic pursuits and beyond;
• Invite individual and collective discovery through relationships, partnerships and collaborations with students, faculty, staff, parents and other members of our community;
• Challenge students to understand, embrace, and act in accordance with their responsibilities as members of a diverse, global community.

Core Values by which we conduct all Student Life business

We believe the core values of integrity, caring, and truth are best achieved through demonstrating respect, maintaining fairness and treating all members of the college community with dignity.

Guiding Principle of Student Life

The ultimate test of our effectiveness is the positive difference we make in the life of an individual student.

Student Life Office The Student Life Office, located on the top floor of Jennings Randolph Hall, employs a full staff of trained personnel to ensure a comfortable and positive living experience.  The staff, under the supervision of Dean of Students Scott D. Goddard, is composed of professionals who coordinate room assignments, maintenance, staffing, and programs.     

Each Residence Hall has a full-time, live-in professional Hall Director, who is responsible for the smooth operation of each residential facility.  He/she supervises the building staff members, coordinates hall functions, provides counseling and disciplinary referrals when necessary, and performs administrative functions.  Each wing of the residence halls has a designated Resident Assistant who serves as the primary resource to the residents for information and assistance.  They help in planning programs for the wing and the building and work with residents and the Student Life Office to create and to maintain an environment conducive to academic, personal, and social growth.  Resident Assistants are selected on the basis of academic achievement, leadership ability, and commitment to the benefits of on-campus living. 

There are five residence halls on campus:

2011-2012 Residence Hall Staff

Darby Hall:

                             Mandi & Josh Larkin, Resident Directors                             Crystal Bible

                             Carissa Dunn

                             Shannon Neuenschwander

                             Bridget Ours

                             Robin Stillwater

                             Heather Wilson

Gribble Hall:                               Jason Asbell, Resident Director

                            Dylan Jones

                            David Karson

                            Cameron Martin

                            Fred Roby

                            Alex Torres

Moyer Hall:                             James & Anna Zimmerer, Resident Directors                            Houston Darling                            Treavor Dubiel

                            Agustin Ochoa

                            Mike Sions

                            Christopher Young

Presidential Hall:                           Jeremy & Julie Hunter, Resident Directors

                           Kali Enix

                           Alasdair Forsythe

                           Kelsey Gilbert

                           Cory Keesee

Roxanna Booth:                    

                          Lowe Del Aviles, Resident Director

                          Jessica Coleman

                          Sara Hill

                          Susan Krakoff

                          Jana Lowe

                          Alexa McCartney

                          Daniella Vineyard

Housing Policy

Davis & Elkins College is a residential college that believes in the educational value of the residence life experience. For this reason we require all students to live on campus except those students living at home with their parents, married students, students with children, handicapped students with a need for facilities the College is unable to provide, and independent students [NOT claimed as a dependant by their guardian(s)] over 21 years of age.

In order to be eligible for student housing, a student must be enrolled as a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours each for the Fall and Spring Semesters) under-graduate degree candidate of the College, and be designated as a resident student.  Individual housing is non-transferable.  The College does not have housing for spouses or children.  A student who withdraws from the College or ceases to attend classes must vacate housing and cease using his/her meal card.  A student who fails to do so will be held liable for the charges incurred after the withdrawal date or last date of attendance in classes.  Any student that does not complete registration, fails to comply with College policies, fails to provide necessary documentation or health forms, or whose class load does not meet the College definition of a full-time student may be required to vacate the room immediately and will be responsible for any accrued charges.  Assignment of a room and/or receipt of keys does not constitute acceptance by the College of a student’s residency status.

Application to live off campus is made through the Student Life Office. Approval to live off campus may be granted only to those who meet all three of the following criteria:

1.  90 or more semester hours earned;

2.  21 years of age or older;

3.  a 2.50 or above cumulative GPA.

In the Spring and Fall semesters, deadlines will be set 30 days before the last day of class for applications for off-campus housing to be submitted to the Student Life Office. If approved, the College emphasizes that students who live off campus cannot expect the College to be brought into any difficulties that may arise with a landlord or other business.

Living off campus without proper approval will result in billing for board and the cost of double occupancy in the residence hall system.

Campus Policies & Procedures:

Following is information with regard to campus policies and procedures.  This is by no means inclusive and is meant to serve as a guide for you as you become familiar with our campus.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Student Life staff.  

Academic Issues Speak with your advisor.  If you do not feel comfortable doing so (or cannot remember who your advisor is), talk with Sharon White, Administrative Assistant in the Provost’s Office, which is located on the first floor of Liberal Arts Hall (ext. 1292).

Alcohol Policy: 

• Pursuant to the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Davis & Elkins College is required to establish a drug and alcohol prevention policy for its students and employees. A biennial review of this program will be done to determine its effectiveness, to implement changes to the policy if they are needed and to ensure that the College’s disciplinary sanctions below are consistently enforced.
• Hard liquor in any form is prohibited.
• Students (and/or guests) of legal age (21 or over) may possess and consume alcoholic beverages (beer and wine) in the privacy of their own residence unit with the door closed, but only if they reside in a private room, or unit with roommates of legal age.
• Students (and/or guests) under the legal age of drinking shall not buy, drink, or possess (hold) alcoholic beverages.
• Students (and/or guests) shall not act belligerent, exhibit intoxication, or be visibly intoxicated.
• The possession and consumption of alcohol shall not infringe upon the privacy or peace of other individuals.
• Items used for the mass consumption of alcohol (beer bongs, kegs, pony kegs, punch bowls, beer balls, trash can, or other common containers of alcoholic beverages of similar nature) are strictly prohibited.
• Possession of an open container or consumption of alcoholic beverages in any area other than individual rooms is prohibited except in specified areas or at special events sponsored by and posted accordingly by the College.
• All activities at which alcoholic beverages may be present must be approved in advance by the Student Life Office.

Campus Facilities Casual use of campus facilities by the general public may be allowed.  However, misuse or overuse of campus facilities may result in revocation of such privileges at the sole discretion of the Davis & Elkins College Student Life Office.

Care of Rooms Residents are responsible for the cleanliness and care of their rooms.  Each student will be held accountable for any damage beyond normal wear and tear and will be charged accordingly.  Housekeeping will remove trash from the bathrooms and common areas of the residence halls. 

It is your responsibility to keep your building and campus community clean and free from waste. Trash, food containers, and unsanitary situations can attract pests (rodents, cockroaches, ants, etc), as well as creating unpleasant living situations for the community. Residents and their guests are required to keep trash inside their rooms and suites until proper disposal is made. Any trash (litter or in bags) in the breezeway or hallway is a violation of this policy and will result in a judicial hearing and/or sanctions. Residents of suites are required to transport personal trash to nearest dumpster. Improper trash disposal will result in additional cleaning charges as well as disciplinary action.

Code of Conduct:

Charge All students, Resident Assistants, faculty members, and administrative staff are charged with the responsibility for referring violations of the Code of Conduct and/or residence hall contract to the Student Life Office for possible disciplinary action.

Student Rights Summary

The guiding principle of College regulations is to promote student responsibility and accountability. It is a firm belief of Davis & Elkins College that students accused of a Code violation resulting in a hearing have certain rights. 

Student Conduct Generally, institutional discipline is limited to conduct that adversely affects the College community’s pursuit of its educational objectives.  The College strongly believes that students are adults who are expected to take personal responsibility for their own conduct.  The College has determined that the following behaviors constitute a violation of College norms.  This listing is not to be considered exhaustive, but rather suggestive of the type of behavior found to be inappropriate:

• Intentionally or recklessly causing physical harm to any person on College premises or at College-sponsored activities. This includes engaging in any form of fighting;
• Intentionally or recklessly placing any person under mental duress or causing any person to be in fear of physical danger through verbal abuse, harassment, improper use of campus communication network, hazing, intimidation, threats or other conduct, which threatens or endangers that person's emotional, mental or physical safety and well-being. A violation will be considered aggravated in it occurs in connection with an actual or pending disciplinary proceeding;
• Criminal sexual behavior on College premises or at College-sponsored activities including: the use or threatened use of force to engage in any sexual act against the person’s will and/or engaging in such behavior with a person who is unconscious or substantially mentally impaired (including an intoxicated individual); intentionally touching another person or making physical advances in a sexual way without the person’s knowing consent;
• Unauthorized use or possession of any weapon (licensed or otherwise) on College premises or at College-sponsored activities. This includes possession or use of BB guns, hunting knives, bows, etc.;
• Intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated any false report, warning or threat of fire, explosion or other emergency on College premises or at College-sponsored activities;
• Intentionally or recklessly interfering with normal College activities or College-sponsored activities, including, but not limited to, teaching, research, College administration, and/or City fire, police or emergency services;
• Public intoxication or possession of an open container of alcoholic beverage on college premises except in specific areas or at pre-approved special events;
• Providing alcohol to a person under 21 years of age;
• Failure of an individual or group to comply with College Alcohol Policy;
• Use or possession of any controlled substance or illegal drug paraphernalia on College premises or College-sponsored activities;
• Unauthorized distribution or possession for purposes of distributing any controlled substances or illegal drug on College premises or at College-sponsored activities;
• Intentionally or recklessly misusing or damaging fire safety equipment;
• Intentionally furnishing false information to College personnel;
• Forgery, alteration, or unauthorized use of any College document or instrument of identification;
• Intentionally or substantially interfering with the freedom of expression of others on College premises or at College-sponsored activities;
• Theft of property or services on College premises or at College-sponsored activities; possession of stolen property on College premises or at College-sponsored activities;
• Unauthorized presence in, or use of, College premises, facilities or property. This includes unauthorized presence in another student’s room, any College building, or other College premises or property.  This also includes unauthorized access or attempted access to any computer file, program, or facility;
• Intentionally or recklessly destroying, damaging, or defacing College property or personal or corporate property found on college premises or at College-sponsored activities;
• Intentionally or recklessly causing physical abuse of any form or suffering to animals on College premises or at College-sponsored activities;
• Failure to comply with directions from College officials, including, but not limited to, campus security officers, student life administrators, residence life staff or faculty members acting in the performance of their duties;
• Unauthorized use or possession of fireworks on College premises;
• Public or semi-public nudity;
• Presence when and where a violation of the Code of Conduct is occurring and failing to leave the scene and not notifying campus authorities of a violation of the Code of Conduct;
• Violation of published College regulations or policies, as approved and compiled by the Office of Student Life and Dean of Students.  Such regulations or policies include, but are not limited to, the College policies on alcohol and illegal drugs, the College policy on sexual harassment, the Student Housing Contract, which includes policies pertaining to visitation, alcohol, quiet hours, security, pets, keys, room capacity, health and cleanliness, as well as those regulations relating to entry and use of College facilities, use of motor vehicles, use of amplifying equipment, and misuse of identification cards;
• Knowingly violating the terms of any disciplinary sanction in accordance with this Code. 

Disciplinary Procedures Violations of the Code of Conduct may be dealt with by members of the Student Life Staff and/or Campus Safety & Security.  Disciplinary cases will be heard by a Hearing Panel or an Administrative Hearing Officer.  Sanctions that may be imposed include a verbal or written Reprimand, Parental Notification, College Probation, Social Probation, College/Community Service, Fines and Restitution, Educational Sanctions, Suspension, or Expulsion. 

Interim Suspension

Any student endangering/threatening the safety, health or welfare of himself/herself or others may be subject to immediate removal from the campus by the Dean of Students, or in his absence, by any officer of the College, until such time as the appropriate review of the situation can be undertaken and a final decision rendered.

Off-Campus Behavior

Although the College is not responsible or liable for student off-campus events or behavior, it does reserve the right, in the interest of protecting students from harm, to take action in response to behavior off campus that violates College expectations and policies and when the College's interests as an academic community are clearly involved. Generally, the College expects its members to demonstrate respect and regard for the rights, property and persons of all individuals, to take responsibility for their own actions, and to act to reduce risks of damage and harm.

The College encourages and supports students who abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages. It also acknowledges that we live within a social environment which establishes, in law, a minimum age for the use of alcohol (21). The College does, however, permit the use of alcohol on campus in a manner consistent with the law. It also attempts to encourage responsible attitudes and behavior regarding the use of alcohol. We recognize the need for order and regulation in this process and will not tolerate disruptive behavior or conduct which infringes upon the rights of others in this academic community.

Search & Seizure The procedure for College personnel to carry out search and seizure is as follows:  (a) search requests will be issued only upon reasonable cause; (b) object(s) sought shall be specifically described; (c) object(s) named in search request will be taken from the room, leading to the charging of the student for the violation.  At the same time, all illegal substances or objects will be confiscated and those individuals in the room or assigned to the room are subject to disciplinary charges. 

Administrative Authority

The Board of Trustees of Davis & Elkins College has entrusted the President of the College with the responsibility and authority to develop and supervise the operation of a disciplinary policy. The President has designated the Dean of Students as the primary officer in charge of maintaining and supervising the disciplinary policy as it relates to social behavior. Academic standards are developed by the faculty and are under the supervision of the Provost & Dean of Faculty. The policy for academic and social standards is outlined in the Catalog and the Student Handbook. Rare occasions may arise when conduct is so inherently dangerous to the individual or to others in the community, or violates the fundamental ideals and standards of the College, that extraordinary action must be taken. Davis & Elkins College reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action to remedy serious academic or social problems, including disciplinary warning, disciplinary probation for a stated period, suspension, dismissal, and/or removal from campus. Should this type of action become necessary by either the Provost & Dean of Faculty or the Dean of Students, the President shall be informed prior to the action being taken. Appeal of such extraordinary action is to the President of the College.

Computer Labs

There are several computer labs available for student use across campus.  The only 24-hour computer lab is located in the Booth Library.  To gain access, you must have your ID validated by Computer Services (located on the ground floor of the Science Center, across from the elevator).

Counseling Services

Feeling Overwhelmed?Students can schedule an appointment with a professionally credentialed psychologist/ counselor by calling Susie Mullens at (304) 637-1203 or by e-mailing her at mullenss@dewv.edu.  Students can also talk with a member of the Student Life Staff at any time.  They are available to listen and help guide students to the next step.

Emergency

e2Campus-Mass Notification System

Davis & Elkins College now has a state-of-the-art notification system that is capable of sending notification instantly and simultaneously to all registered mobile phones, Blackberry's, wireless PDAs, pagers, Smart or Satellite phones, E-mail addresses as well as posting these on our Web site. Messages will be of an urgent or emergency nature only. To register, go to the Davis & Elkins College web site and click on e2Campus (bottom left of screen) which will take you directly to the sign-up form.  Have your cell phone with you and on.  The opt-in list of groups will increase over time and will always be updated in your personal e2Campus account. 

After you complete the validation part of registering your mobile phone, the next page will say:  You have successfully signed up. You will see a log in button for your new account. To complete your registration, you must open your account and enter your e-mail address, then click the ADD E-MAIL button. You will instantly be e-mailed a verification e-mail.  You must open and click on the validation link. You're all done! Click on the link below to see where your personal account access is located. You may register two e-mail addresses and two devices. It's very easy to do.

In the residence halls, a toilet overflowing, a fire alarm or smoke detector screaming is an emergency.  If after Student Life office hours, call Security at (304) 704-9111.   If a light bulb burns out in your room that does not constitute an emergency.  Please wait until the next day to call the Student Life Office (ext. 1211). 

If you feel unsafe, threatened, afraid, or stalked at any time, call Security at (304) 704-9111.   If you do not get a response, call Randolph County Emergency at 911.  Please note the location of the blue free-standing tower units around campus.  Pushing the emergency button on one of these towers will immediately connect you with the Randolph County 911 Center.   

Emergency Requiring that you Leave CampusCall the Student Life Office at ext. 1211 (leave voicemail message if not during regular office hours); also, call Sharon White in the office of the Provost & Dean of the Faculty (ext. 1292) so she can contact your faculty.  If you find you are not able to return as you planned, please let us know.

Energy Reduction and Conservation

Davis & Elkins College is committed to creating a more energy efficient, and environmentally friendly campus. In light of this, there are many things which we all can do to use our resources more wisely. With the rise in energy costs, anything that we can do to reduce usage will help to keep future tuition increases lower. The cost of heating, cooling, electricity and waste removal are a significant part of the College's total budget.

There are a number of steps that each of us can take to reduce the amount of energy we use. These include:

• Turning off televisions, computers and other appliances when not in use;
• Using compact fluorescent lights (CFL) whenever possible;
• Turning off lights whenever you leave your room;
• Using double sided copying whenever possible;
• Reporting thermostats that don't appear to be working to the Student Life Office;
• Using Energy Star appliances;
• Making certain that refrigerators are emptied and turned off during breaks;
• Becoming  involved with the Green Action Committee (Green Works!);
• Using drying racks to dry clothes;
• Taking only as much food as you are going to eat. Better to go back for seconds than to throw away excess food.

Please recycle items in the containers provided, taking care not to contaminate recycling containers with inappropriate items.

Entrances and Exits into the Residence HallsSecurity cameras monitor the entrances and exits of the residence halls. An alarm will sound if an outer door is propped open.

Entry of Rooms by College Personnel Davis & Elkins College reserves the right to enter and inspect any student’s room or vehicle at any time.  College personnel are authorized to enter a student’s room to determine occupancy, inspect its contents for health and safety reasons, provide for maintenance, or make repairs, and for routine and random inspections.  College staff may also enter rooms if there is reason to believe a violation of College Policy or Code of Conduct is occurring or has occurred.  Except in situations involving violation of policy, maintenance, or safety concerns which require immediate attention, the personal belongings of students are not disturbed.  College staff may enter rooms when emergency situations exist or with law enforcement officials to determine whether a violation of law has occurred.  The evidence gathered from this entry may be used in College disciplinary proceedings and in a court of law.

Entertainment

On campus, students can enjoy theatre, music and dance year-round in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium and the historic Boiler House Theatre. The College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts presents touring groups, such as the Pittsburgh Opera, as well as its own programs that showcase student talent. The student-run Campus Activities Board (CAB) brings national music, comedy and other talent to campus almost monthly while classes are in session. Recent headliners have included David Cook, O.A.R, Dierks Bentley, and Flogging Molly at the College’s annual Dejà Vu Music Festival and the Advance Warning Tour presented by Nokia and hosted by MTV2 and CMJ magazine. 

The Augusta Heritage Center, housed on campus, maintains a vibrant schedule of workshops, concerts and classes in Appalachian crafts and culture. Its annual festivals draw legendary performers from all over the world, showcasing Celtic, Cajun, Bluegrass, Old Time and Blues styles.

Financial Problems Speak with a member of the Financial Planning Office staff, located on the first floor of Liberal Arts Hall (ext. 1271, 1395, or 1990).

Fire Hazards If the fire alarm sounds, leave the building immediately.  Know the location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers in your hall.  Tampering with fire fighting and warning equipment could result in criminal prosecution and will include a fine.  No smoking is permitted inside the residence halls.  No burning of incense, candles, or open flame is permitted.  Flammables, combustibles, and/or toxic materials are not permitted in/around any college building.   The College is subject to unscheduled regular inspections by the State Fire Marshal and violations will result in a fine to the student.

Greek Fraternity (Sigma Phi Epsilon) & Sorority (Theta Phi Alpha) In accordance with College policy for Greek Fraternities and Sororities, all active members must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.  In addition, students interested in pledging must have minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 to receive a bid.  “Pledges” must maintain a 2.5 grade point average at the end of the semester of pledging to be eligible to activation. Therefore, as a current member/proposed new member in academic jeopardy is not permitted to participate in Greek activities until his or her grade point average is above a 2.5.

Davis & Elkins College practices a “deferred joining” policy, which prohibits first-semester freshmen from pledging a Greek organization. To be eligible, a potential new member must:

• be a regularly enrolled, full-time student at Davis & Elkins College;
• have earned at least 12 college credits;
• have at least a 2.5 college G.P.A. 

Commonly referred to as “rush,” fraternity and sorority recruitment activities and events occur both formally and informally throughout the year. Recruitment is an opportunity  to learn more about each organization and to get to know the members, seeking out an organization  that best fits your values, personality and interests.

In order to preserve the integrity of the Freshmen Residence Halls, freshmen pledges will not be allowed to move onto the fraternity/sorority hall until the beginning of the following academic year.   Upperclassmen are allowed to join a chapter at any time provided they meet the eligibility requirements states above.

No chapter, colony student, or alumni shall conduct or condone hazing activities. 

Health Services Too sick to go to class?  Go to Student Health Services on ground floor of Gribble Hall to see the Campus Nurse and/or doctor.  Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every class day; doctor is available Monday-Thursday at 12:30 p.m.  Call your faculty if you are going to be absent from class or call the Office of the Provost & Dean of the Faculty at ext. 1292.  Some of the services available include: basic first aid service and supplies, cold & flu medications, TB (PPD) testing, allergy injections, birth control & family planning, sexually transmitted diseases (STD) testing, and smoking cessation assistance.  There is no charge to see the nurse.  A fee of $35 is assessed to see the physician ($45 at the physician’s off campus office). The campus telephone extension for Student Health Services is 1234.

ID Cards All students need to have a current photo ID.  ID pictures are taken in the Student Life Office.  If you lose your ID, there is a $15.00 fee to have another one made.  The charge can be added to your student account.  If your ID is broken or will not scan, please take the ID to the Student Life Office and another one will be made for you without charge.  IDs must be used for admission to the Dining Room, College events, checking out materials at the College Library, etc.  You should carry your College ID with you at all times when you are on campus.  Students will not be allowed to eat at the cafeteria without their College photo ID so please take your ID with you each time you go the Dining Room or Cadillac Daddy Café.

Laundry Washers and dryers are provided in each residence hall for the use of the residents without charge.  Please report any problems with the machines the Student Life Office (ext. 1211).

Locked Out of Your Room A resident locked out of his/her room should call Security at (304) 704-9111.  Repeat offenders will be subject to fine.

Mail Each residential student is assigned a Campus Mail Box at the Campus Post Office located on the ground floor of the Madden Student Center.  Be sure to check your mailbox on a regular basis so you do not miss important mail or info on campus events.  If you are unable to check your mailbox, Post Office personnel are there to help you Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  The campus telephone extensions for the Campus Post Office are 1205 and 1265.

Maintenance Issues Contact the Student Life Office at ext. 1211 or your Resident Assistant.  We ask that you not call the Maintenance Office yourself so that the Student Life staff may follow up on maintenance requests. 

Meal PlanThe Room & Board Fee covers meals in the Dining Room, located on the upper floor of the Madden Student Center (Benedum Hall). Cadillac Daddy Café and C-Store are located on the lower level of the Madden Student Center. All freshmen automatically receive the 19-Meal Plan which includes 19 meals every week in the Dining Room plus $100 cash-value dollars (per semester) to be used at the Cadillac Daddy Café or the C-Store. 

Available to upperclassmen are the 14-Meal Plan (14 meals per week in the Dining Room plus $150 cash-value dollars (per semester) to be used at the Cadillac Daddy Café or C-Store) and the 10-Meal Plan (10 meals per week in the Dining Room plus $200 cash-value dollars (per semester) to be used at the Cadillac Daddy Café or C-Store). These cash-value dollars cannot be carried over from one semester to the next. The last day to change your residential meal plan for the Fall 2011 semester is September 5, 2011; the last day to change your meal plan for the Spring 2012 semester is January 30, 2012. Please be sure to spend your cash-value dollars every semester. 

Students will not be allowed to eat without their College photo ID so please take your ID with you each time you go to the Dining Room or Cadillac Daddy Café. 

Dining Room Hours:         Monday-Friday:   

                         Breakfast:               7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

                         Lunch:                    11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

                         Dinner:                      5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (Dining Room will close at 6:30 p.m.                                                                                                   on Friday)

         Saturday & Sunday:

                         Brunch:                   11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

                         Dinner:                       5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Cadillac Daddy Café & C-Store Hours:

         Monday-Friday:                       1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (C-Store open until 10 p.m.)

         Saturday & Sunday:              6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (C-Store open until 10 p.m.)

Hours may vary for holidays, special events, and campus breaks based on the College calendar.  All changes will be posed in advance.

Non-Discrimination Statement Davis & Elkins College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, or handicap in its educational program, activities, admissions, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Act of 1973 and other applicable statutes.

Organizations There are many ways for students to get involved at Davis & Elkins College. Joining campus clubs and organizations can be fun and personally rewarding.  There are several organizations with academic emphasis (including the Art Club, Hospitality Club, Student National Education Association, Student Nurses’ Association, Students in Free Enterprise); service organizations (D&E Responders); social organizations; honorary fraternities (including business fraternities Beta Alpha Beta and Sigma Beta Delta); and social fraternities and sororities (Theta Phi Alpha sorority; Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity), as well as Appalachian Music & Dance Society, Dynamic Entourage, and Outdoor Adventure Program.  Green Works! (which encourages recycling and sustainability) and the National Society of Leadership & Success of two of the newest organizations on campus.

Added to this mix are the student-published campus literary magazine, Aurora; the college newspaper, The Senator; and the yearbook, The Senatus. 

We invite you to get involved with Campus Governance.  Join the Student Assembly or Campus Activities Board.  Call Dean of Students Scott Goddard at ext. 1352 to discuss.  For upcoming events, check out the Davis & Elkins College website (www.dewv.edu) and the D&E Student Facebook page.

Parking All vehicles on campus must display a parking permit, which can be obtained after completing the proper application form in the Student Life Office. The auto registration fee is $100.00, which can be added to your student account. Please do not park in designated handicapped spaces (unless you have a state-issued permit), fire lanes, in the green space areas, or the visitor parking in front of Halliehurst and the guest parking at Graceland. Tickets, resulting in fines, will be issued for violations. Parking on campus is by zone:  color-coded signs designate if the parking is for residential students, commuter students, faculty or staff, or visitors. Also, please note that the possession of the required parking permit and/or state-issued handicapped permit does not guarantee a parking space.  

Residential Parking

Residents will have a Pink hang tag on rear view mirror valid for:

• Lower Graceland lot
• Refurbished Darby Hall back lot
• International Hall lot
• Presidential Hall lot
• Behind and front of Roxanna Booth Hall
• The McDonnell Center lot
• Memorial Gymnasium lot

Commuter Parking

Commuters will have a Purple hang tag on rear view mirror valid for:

• Boiler House Theatre lot
• Robbins Chapel lot
• McDonnell Center lot
• Memorial Gymnasium lot

Faculty/Staff

Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Coaches will have an Orange hang tag on rear view mirror valid for:

• Memorial Gymnasium lot
• McDonnell Center lot
• Robbins Chapel lot
• Boiler House Theatre lot
• Parallel parking on one side of the Booth Library access road
• Slant hill parking across from Liberal Arts Hall and Albert Hall as well as front of Halliehurst

Visitors

Visitors will have a Yellow hang tag valid for:

• Graceland lot
• Four Admission/Guest parking spots in front of Halliehurst

Special Notices

• There is a two hour parking limit and no overnight parking in the Madden Student Center parking lot.

• If parked illegally, warning tickets will be given until drop/add day, after that the fine of $10.00 per incident will occur.  After October 1st the fine will increase to $20.00 per incident. 

We suggest that residential students leave their vehicles parked in the designated parking area for their residence hall and walk to class and/or the Madden Student Center (post office, cafeteria, bookstore) and that commuter students give themselves sufficient time to locate a parking space prior to the beginning of the class meeting time.  Please keep in mind the large number of parking spaces located behind the Hermanson Center and the McDonnell Center for Health, Physical Education, and Athletics.  To enter that parking area, bypass the main entrance to the College and follow Harpertown Road  (make the 4th left – there will be signs for the Athletic Fields) and drive up behind Hermanson.  Then just walk through Hermanson and onto the Chapel Plaza.

Special Note on Parking

Parking is always a concern.  The College does have enough parking spaces for everyone – the spaces just may not be available when and where one wants.  There are two reserved parking spaces on campus:  one is for Dr. Gloria M. Payne, Chair of the Department of Business Administration (or her driver), which is located  near the loading lock of the Science Center; the other is for John Kirkpatrick, our Campus Postman, which is located in the Madden Center employee parking lot.  There are signs posted on both spaces.  Violators will be ticketed.

Locking Keys in Vehicle Unfortunately, neither Security nor the Police can help you, especially if you have automatic door locks. Colonial Court Service is available at an approximate cost of $40 plus, depending on time of day/night.  Their telephone number is 304-636-0447 (day) or 304-636-4806 (after 9 p.m.). You might want to keep an extra key to your vehicle in your room.

Payment of Charges

Tuition and fees are due and payable on August 29, 2011 (the first day of classes) for the Fall Semester; January 3, 2012 for the Winter Term; and January 23, 2012 for the Spring Semester.  Students are responsible for payment or other satisfactory financial arrangements before they will be admitted to classes, dormitories, or the Dining Hall.

Personal PropertyThe College takes reasonable precautions to safeguard the private property of students in the residence halls. Davis & Elkins College assumes no liability for private property lost, damaged, or stolen. Please take reasonable care by locking your dorm room, your windows, and do not prop open the outer doors of the residence halls. Keep your room door closed and locked at all times as well as exterior doors. Keep your room key with you at all times.    

Pet PolicyAbsolutely no pets are allowed in the residence halls. This includes fish and other pets that would be housed in aquariums. All current occupants of room or suites found with an illegal pet will be subject to an immediate restitution of $500 for deep cleaning charges (entire room/suite: carpet, tile floors, walls and furniture) with additional charges possible at checkout, depending upon the condition of the room or suite. The entire room/suite will be cleaned, etc. Any pet "reappearances" will be subject to additional charges and possible contract revocation.

Privacy of Student Records Davis & Elkins College complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). This Act protects the privacy of educational records, establishes the right of students to inspect and review their educational records, and provides guidelines for the correction of inaccurate and misleading data through informal and formal hearings. 

Davis & Elkins College discloses “Directory Information” about our students (i.e., name, address, major, dates of attendance, date of birth, phone numbers, participation in sports and activities, degrees and awards received photographs, etc.).  If you wish this information withheld, please complete the necessary forms in the Registrar’s Office between August 26 and September 2.  (Forms may be completed after September 2 but the College cannot be responsible for information released prior to the completion of the form.) 

Property Abandonment Items left in the residence hall room by a vacating resident will be removed at the resident’s expense. The vacating resident will have a 30-day period in which to claim the items after which time the College will dispose of these items. Removal and storage fees may be charged to the student ’s account.

Quiet Hours in Residence HallsQuiet hours in all residence halls will be 11 p.m. until 9 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; and 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday.  Excessive noise is inappropriate at any time it disturbs others.  24-hours quiet hours are in effect starting at midnight on the last day of classes before exams.

Courtesy hours are in effect at all times. Noise should not be disruptively audible within the building or outside. During courtesy hours a resident may ask another resident to reduce the noise. Compliance is necessary to ensure an environment for academic success             

Recreation Activities

The College is located in the center of a rapidly developing outdoor recreation area which offers numerous diversions for students during their leisure hours.  Opportunities to travel with fellow students to go horseback riding, caving, hiking, camping, skiing, white water rafting, and other activities, are available at a nominal cost.   We encourage you to participate in intramurals and sports and use the campus trails available for  hiking, cross-country running, and skiing.  In addition, we are located minutes away from a rails-to-trail paved walking/ biking path as well as a skateboard park.  Be sure to check out the newly-outfitted Fitness Center and the Swimming Pool located in the Hermanson Center and the tennis courts on the front campus. 

Religious Life

In keeping with its relation to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Davis & Elkins College strives to maintain the conversation between faith and learning.  In addition to academic courses in religion, we encourage experiences in faith.  Services of praise and worship take place every Thursday morning at 11:15 in Robbins Chapel.  Students can find a church home at one of the many Christian churches of different denominations in Elkins.  In addition, under the direction of Dr. Robert McCutcheon, Professor of English and Chaplain, D&E’s ministry team can help facilitate worship in other faith traditions on campus or a little farther afield.  Campus fellowship groups, occasional field trips and missions complement these opportunities for formal worship.

Resident Confrontation Policies for the residential communities were developed to establish an environment in which a large number of residents may live together with maximum freedom while recognizing the rights of fellow residents. All residents accept the responsibility involved with living in a community situation and should make an effort to be aware of how their actions affect their neighbors and roommates.

When a resident violates this basic standard of community living by endangering the safety of other residents or violating any of the policies outlined by the College or this guide, this behavior must be confronted appropriately and respectfully.

When a resident infringes upon the rights of another individual or the community, he/she should first be confronted by the person(s) whose rights have been violated. This statement assumes that the most effective tool to help others learn that their behaviors are violating personal rights and community regulations are the people in the community whose rights are being violated. Ask yourself, "If people are having a problem with my actions, wouldn't I want them to be up front with me so that we can work it out?"

You are expected to be the first person to handle a situation when you or the community's rights are being violated. If, after confronting the inappropriate behavior of another individual, the individual does not attempt to alter his/her behavior, you should discuss the situation with your Resident Assistant or Resident Director.  

As a member of the community you can do a lot to help others learn to live in your community.  You are encouraged to take the initiative to start solving your own problems when they begin, to confront fellow residents initially and to follow-up with further steps in the conflict mediation process when appropriate.

Room Assignments Davis & Elkins College reserves the right to place all students and make all assignments.  Assignment of a room does not guaranteed College acceptance.  Assignments are based on room availability and determined on the basis of the dated receipt of application and deposit.  The Student Life Office cannot guarantee your first choice of room assignment or roommate, but requests will be honored when possible.  Single rooms are limited and are assigned on an availability basis.  The College assigns roommates without regard to race, sex, creed, sexual orientation, or national origin. 

Upon checking into the Residence Hall, residents will be given a Room Condition Report (RCR) that was initiated by a Resident Assistant.  Residents are responsible for completing and signing the form.  It is important to accurately complete the report because it will serve as the basis for any check-out charges.

In order to check out properly, residents should first remove all personal belongings.  Nothing is to be left in the room.  All areas under contract should be cleaned thoroughly.  Contact your Resident Assistant or Resident Hall Director and they will inventory the room, collect keys, assess any damages, and issue a clearance receipt.  If you are not returning to the College and there is no damage to the room upon check-out, your housing deposit will be refunded.  Residents who fail to check out properly will forfeit their deposit and be responsible for any damage or loss in their residence.

The designation of single vs. double room relates to the number of students living in the room.  In the event one roommate moves to another room, the one remaining will be given the option of remaining in the room at the single room rate or being placed with another roommate in order to retain the double room rate.

No room changes are permitted during the first two weeks of the semester.  At the beginning of the third week of classes, a Request for Room Transfer Form is completed and submitted to the Coordinator of Residence Life in the Student Life Office.  Students cannot move without first obtaining approval from the Student Life Office.  If a student moves to another room without prior approval, he/she will be subject to additional housing charges.  In order to preserve the integrity of the freshmen residence halls, freshmen will be housed in Darby or Gribble.

Failure to follow the room change procedures may result in disciplinary action.   

Residence Halls are for Davis & Elkins College students only.  A student may not occupy a room that has not been assigned to him or her. Each room is furnished with two of each of the following items:  extra long twin beds (regular sheets will fit very snugly); study desk with chairs; 5-drawer chests; wall-mounted bookcases; and closet rod with approximately 80” of storage.  There are free laundry facilities in each building.  The room is wired for a telephone (although the phone is not provided) and TV cable (expanded basic service). 

The keys to your room and hall entrances are the student’s responsibility.  They are not transferable.  If a key is lost, notify the Director of Campus Life & Housing.   You will be assessed $35 for the replacement of the lock and room key and $35 for a lost entry key.

Large appliances such as refrigerators over 5.0 cubic feet, toaster ovens, and portable heaters are not permitted as they present too great a drain on the electrical circuitry.  You are responsible for your room and its furnishings.  Your room will be inspected upon your arrival and departure.  Cost of damages or cleaning will be charged to your account after final inspection.  For health concerns, all rooms should be kept clean and orderly.   Cooking is permitted only in designed areas. 

There is no smoking in the dorm rooms or lounges.  Areas are provided outside of the dorm with ash cans for proper disposal of cigarettes.  Students who ignore this policy will be fined.  Please note that smoking is limited to the designated smoking areas - "walking and smoking" is prohibited and subject to fine.

Room Consolidation During the semester, if a resident moves out of a double room and the remaining resident is not assigned a roommate; the remaining resident may be asked to select one of the following options:

• Elect to pay the single room rate and retain the room privately. This option is available only when space is available. Single room rates will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.
• Choose to move into another half-filled room in the community.
• Find another resident in a half-filled room who is willing to move into the current resident's room.
• Be prepared to accept a new roommate at any time by:
  1. Keeping the unoccupied half of the room in such condition that would allow someone to move into the room on short notice.
  2. Agreeing that the room may be shown to prospective occupants without prior notification and in his/her absence.
  3. Displaying an attitude of cooperation and acceptance toward any resident who may examine the room while considering occupancy.
  4. Agreeing to accept a roommate assigned by the Coordinator of Residence Life & Housing.

This consolidation policy does not require an individual to move out of his/her residence hall, but rather could require residents to pay for a single room or consolidate with another individual who is living singly in a double occupancy room.

Residents who refuse to accept an assigned roommate and/or does not keep the room ready for a roommate, may be automatically charged the single room rate prorated from the day of notification.

Residents are not permitted to occupy or use any space in their unit to which they are not assigned. This includes bedrooms and/or a bathroom on an unoccupied side of a room or suite. Residents found in violation of this policy will be responsible for any and all charges necessary to return the room(s) to a move-in ready state by Student Life standards.

Roommate Issues Stop by the Student Life Office and see Mandi Larkin, Director of Campus Life & Housing, or any member of the Student Life staff. 

Security

Davis & Elkins College operates its own Campus Safety and Security Department to provide a safe and secure living environment for members of the college community.  The Offices of Campus Safety and Security are located in the Memorial Gymnasium.  Director Jordan’s office is located with the Student Life offices on the upper floor of Jennings Randolph Hall.  Officers are available seven days/week, 24 hours/day.  Please call 304-704-9111 for assistance.

Campus Safety and Security Staff:

                  Director:       Mike Jordan

                  Officers:       Travis Fletcher

                                        Jake Gooden

                                        Dale Jackson

                                        Brandon Sturdivant

The Davis & Elkins College Campus Safety & Security Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our community through policy enforcement, education, and a team approach to creative problem solving. The Davis & Elkins College Campus Safety & Security Department is committed to honesty, integrity, and professionalism.  We value and treat each and every person with respect and compassion. We hope to work in tandem with the members of our community to make Davis & Elkins College a safe and secure place for all of us to work, learn, and live.

Our security operation is designed to provide leadership to the community on safety issues. In modern times, Campus Safety officials are charged with specific responsibilities of patrolling and response. Our staff has a good working relationship with local law enforcement and can be helpful in many situations. The staff must be informed of emergency situations that arise and can assist local emergency service providers (police, fire, medical personnel) with quick response.

Security Officer Responsibilities

• Monitoring and securing all campus-owned buildings, parking areas, and walkways;
• Compiling information from daily incident logs, residence hall reports, and police data for annual fall reporting of crime statistics;
• Liaison with local police in crime prevention efforts, referral for crime investigation, and general safety escort service when requested;
• Compiling information from daily incident logs, residence hall reports, and police data for responsibilities;
• Education.;
• Campus crime deterrence through regular patrols of College property;
• Enforcement of College policies;
• Investigation and documentation of policy violation;
• Cooperation with Residence Life Staff in promoting a safe and secure environment;
• Traffic regulation.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is the landmark federal law originally known as the Campus Security Act that requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.   This Act mandates that:

• Institutions must publish an annual report disclosing campus security policies and three years worth of selected crime statistics.   
• Institutions must make timely warnings to the campus community about crimes that pose an ongoing threat to students and employees. 
• Each institution with a policy or security department must have a public crime log. 
• The U.S. Department of Education centrally collects and disseminates the crime statistics. 
• Campus community sexual assault victims are assured of certain basic rights. 
• Institutions that fail to comply may be fined or lose eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs.

Semester Breaks Students may not stay on campus during semester breaks when the campus is closed.  All agreements operate on a nine-month Academic Year and/or Summer Term basis.  Select holidays and breaks are not included in the room and meal fees, as the residence halls officially close and meal plans are inactive during these particular College holidays.

Residence Halls will open on Saturday, August 27, 2011, for incoming freshmen and Sunday, August 28, 2011, for returning students.  Only Resident Hall Assistants, athletes required to report early, and those receiving specific permission are allowed to check-in earlier than those dates. 

Thanksgiving Break:  Residence Halls will close at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2011, and will reopen on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 10 a.m.

Christmas Break:  Residence Halls will close at 8 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2011, and will re-open for those students taking a Winter Term class on Monday, January 2, 2012 at 1 p.m.  If you are not taking a Winter Term class, please plan to return on Sunday, January 22, 2012 starting at 1 p.m.  (Students may live on campus only if they are taking a class during Winter Term).

Spring Break:  Residence Halls will close at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012, and will re-open on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 10 a.m. 

End of Spring Semester, 2012:  Residence Halls will close on Friday, May 11, 2012, for those students who are not graduating and students must vacate the dorms within 24 hours of their last final exam. For those students participating in Commencement, the Residence Halls will close at noon on Monday, May 14, 2012. 

Summer Term(s)

Students may live on campus only if they are taking classes.

There are no storage facilities available on campus.  However, there are several located in the Elkins area.  The Student Life Office has a list of storage facilities available.

Smoking

There is no smoking in the dorm rooms or lounges. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas of campus (please look for signs) with ash cans for proper disposal of cigarettes. Students who ignore this policy will be fined.  Smoking is limited to those designed areas:  “walking and smoking” is prohibited and subject to fine.

Transportation There is no public transportation to/from Elkins. The closest airport is in Clarksburg, WV, with daily flights to Washington, DC.  Also in Clarksburg, the Grey Line Bus Service offers daily service to/from the Pittsburgh Greyhound Station and Pittsburgh International Airport.  (Clarksburg is approximately one hour’s drive from Elkins.)   

Davis & Elkins College, in partnership with Michael Bond of Mountain State, Inc., will assist with transportation to/from the Central Regional Airport at Clarksburg, WV and the Pittsburgh International Airport at Pittsburgh, PA.  You MUST reserve a seat on the shuttle in advance.  Space is limited so please call the Student Life Office (304-637-1211) as soon as possible for a reservation on the shuttle. For any of the scheduled shuttles students will be charged $25 to go to Clarksburg; $50 to go to Pittsburgh.  The same amount will be charged for the return trip.  These charges will be added

to the student's account in the Business Office.  If a student reserves a seat on the shuttle and then fails to show up, the student’s account will be charged.  A minimum of four (4) students are required for each trip.

Vandalism/Damage/Restitution Vandalism is defined as the deliberate or unintentional destruction, damage, or defacement of public property belonging to Davis & Elkins College.  If vandalism is found to have occurred, Campus Security will be contacted, and the responsible person(s) will be subject to both Student Life and College sanctions. Students may be asked to make restitution for their damaging actions if deemed necessary by hall staff and administration. Examples of destructive behavior that may result in a student(s) making restitution include damages to property, stolen items, disruption in services, etc.

Visitation Hours in Residence Halls 

First-Year students and First-Year Halls:   8 am-midnight on days preceding class days

                                                                            8 am-2 am on days not preceding class days

There is no co-ed overnight visitation allowed in first-year halls.  Likewise, first-year students are not permitted to be overnight in any campus residence other than their own.

Upper-Class Students (sophomores, juniors, seniors)

Roxanna Booth and Moyer Halls:       

                                                                               8 am-2 am on days preceding class days

                                                                             24 hours on days not preceding class days

Overnight visitation:

• First-year residents are not permitted to be or to host overnight co-ed guests at any time.

• Upper-class students may only have two off-campus overnight guests at any time and must accept responsibility for the actions of his/her guest.

Presidential Hall:                                               24-hour visitation

Visitors are permitted only at the request of the residents, who then become responsible for their visitors' conduct. Visitation privileges are to be exercised with concern for others' rights to privacy. No student shall be denied access to his/her room at any time or be placed under undue hardship by the presence of a visitor. Visitors must use bathroom facilities designated for their gender. At no time may visitors use shower facilities or restrooms designated for the opposite sex.

Enforcement of the visitation policy is the responsibility of the resident students as well as the residence hall staff. Visitation privileges may be revoked for individuals or groups of residents who violate the visitation policy.

Any non-resident must be escorted within the building at all times by a resident of that facility.  Guests must sign in and out when visiting all residence halls.  Notebooks and forms will be available at entrance areas of residence halls.  If books are not displayed, check with a Resident Hall Assistant or Resident Hall Director. 

Volunteer/Service

There are many opportunities to volunteer your time both on- and off-campus.  Davis & Elkins College students have a long history of volunteering with the local animal shelter, the West Virginia Children’s Home, river and stream clean-ups.  They have assisted the local community with city-wide clean-ups, children’s activities, festivals and fairs, and weeding out invasive species of plants. D&E Responders, a student organization, is also a great way to get involved in the community.

Winter Term Students may live on campus only if they are taking classes. 

Withdrawal from D&E (or Leave of Absence) Go to Registrar’s Office, located on the first floor of Liberal Arts Hall, to fill out appropriate paperwork.  They can help you determine if you should take a Leave of Absence or a Withdrawal from the College.  Be sure that you clean out your room, inform your RA, and turn in your room key to the Student Life Office.

Work-Study Checks Work-study checks are available on the last working day of the month.  See the Cashier in the Business Office, located on the second floor of Liberal Arts Hall.

Writing Center

The Writing Center is located on the ground floor of Jennings Randolph Hall.

Please keep in mind that we are here to help you.  If you are having problems, please let us know.  The faculty and staff are here to be of assistance to you.  Confidentiality will be maintained. 

Thank you for being part of the Davis & Elkins College Community!