Faculty Guide to Resources and Policies

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Minnesota State University Moorhead makes available or distributes the following information to all students, employees, prospective employees:
  1. Academic policies and procedures: The University’s academic policies may be found in the Bulletin (undergraduate catalog) and Student Handbook. Information on Academic policies and procedures may be obtained at the offices of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Admissions, Records, and Scholarship and Financial Aid.

  2. Campus Security Reports: The purpose of the report is to inform the campus of campus crime prevention programs, crime reporting procedures, emergency response and a three-year history of criminal activity on campus. A copy of the Campus Security Report is mailed annually to students and employees, and is available from the offices of Admissions, Campus Security, Student Affairs, and Human Resources. Prospective students and employees may call (1-800-593-7246) to obtain copies.

  3. Drug Free Workplace and Schools: The purpose of this policy is to set forth the University's policy regarding alcohol and other drug use, including unlawful drug use or abuse in the workplace in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D), and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226). A copy of the Drug Free Workplace information is distributed in the class registration brochure and may be obtained from the Records Office or Health Center.

  4. Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act: Participation rates and financial data related to athletics. The report is available from the offices of Admissions and Athletics.

  5. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): The purpose of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is to afford certain rights to students concerning their education records, the right to seek to have the records corrected, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of information from the records. The FERPA policy is included in the Student Handbook and additional information is available from the Records Office.

  6. Financial Aid: The purpose of financial aid is to assist students with college-related expenses. Financial aid and scholarship information is available at the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid. Information concerning financial aid refund and repayment policies are included in the Student Handbook and may be obtained in the Scholarship and Financial Aid and Business offices.

  7. Student Right to Know: The purpose of this information is to disclose annual student completion and graduation rates, including graduation rates for student athletes. This report is available at the offices of Admissions and Athletics.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law.  Inquiries regarding compliance should be referred to Barb Seiler, Affirmative Action Officer (218) 477-2229 (Voice).


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