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Co-Curricular Life
Co-Curricular Transcript
Students are encouraged to utilize a Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) to document and validate their out-of-class experience. The CCT process enables students to structure their personal development outside the classroom by matching individual needs and goals with available experiences to stimulate growth and learning in specific areas. The CCT documents a student’s leadership and involvement in student services programming and provides an opportunity for the student to reflect on his or her development outside the classroom. Information and materials to start a CCT are available in the Career Services Office.
Community Service
Over 70% of Juniata students participate in Community Service. Students perform service in many ways: individually, through class, as part of their residence hall, or through the many student service organizations on campus such as Habitat for Humanity, Circle K, Phi Alpha, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and the Juniata Active Volunteers Association (JAVA). Student organizations are supported with community contacts through the Community Service Office. Throughout the year, Juniata hosts many campus-wide service events, including American Red Cross Blood Drives, Special Olympics, as well as numerous service days which are run annually by students. In addition to local service, the Community Service Office offers service learning alternative break trips and weekend plunges to spur global action and awareness. In order to recognize the efforts of those students who consistently perform service, the Community Service Office coordinates transcript notation for those who perform at least 120 hours of non-paid, non-credit volunteer work over their college career. Students can begin tracking their service hours for service notation the fall semester of their freshman year and can count all service up until graduation, including summers. Information and materials to initiate the Community Service Notation are available in the Community Service Office.
Student Government
Elected by the students, members of Student Government represent the interests and the concerns of the student body in a variety of ways. Student Government officers serve as student representatives on faculty and trustee committees and oversee the Registered Student Organizations allocations and accountability boards. In addition, Student Government organizes All Class Night for the Juniata Community.
Juniata Activities Board (JAB)
JAB plans and executes a broad range of social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs for Juniata College students and the Juniata community. Through various committees, JAB coordinates many of Juniata’s traditions and late night activities. The 2008-2009 JAB committees include: Mountain Day, Springfest, Madrigal, May Day, Travel, Movies, PBNJ (Program Boards New Jabbers), Friday Night Live, JC: Up Late, Homecoming/Family Weekend, and new this year, Sibling Weekend.
The Juniata College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (JCEL) (renovated 2009)
The Juniata College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (JCEL) was developed to integrate entrepreneurial principals and activities into all academic disciplines, touching students and faculty alike. It promotes the “creation of value” in an economic or social sense. JCEL has four areas of programming that are interrelated and can provide budding entrepreneurs with the tools they need to be successful. The Sill Business Incubator, a Student Seed Capital Fund, Entrepreneurial Support/business counseling and access to state & regional Economic Development programs are all available to students, faculty and community members. Full program details can be found at www.jcel.biz.
The Sill Business Incubator provides professional office and light assembly space for undergraduate entrepreneurs, faculty members and community members. Lease terms are very flexible in order to accommodate student’s busy schedules.
The Student Seed Capital Fund provides student’s financial support in launching their own companies while attending Juniata. Students can receive capital investments of up to $15,000 to start a business.
Through Entrepreneurial Support, students have access to the JCEL Video Library where over 50 entrepreneurs share their knowledge and experience. Juniata's Business Department has a Major and Minor in Entrepreneurship. Coleman Foundation support has allowed JCEL to integrate entrepreneurship curriculum across academic departments such as Information Technology, Communication, Biology and Theatre.
In support of Economic Development, JCEL is a partner with Huntingdon County Business and Industry in one of Pennsylvania's Keystone Innovation Zones (KIZ). Through this program, Information Technology (IT), Life Science and advanced manufacturing companies less than eight (8) years old receive personalized support, as well as significant state tax credits equal to 50% of the increase in revenue from year to year.
JCEL offers internships to students from all disciplines, from communications to political science and biology to business. JCEL offers many tools & resources to help students become successful here at Juniata.
Orientation
The Summer Orientation program consists of parallel programs for new students and their parents. The orientation program includes faculty advising for class registration, discussions on residential living, and sessions on various other adjustment concerns. Parents meet in groups with college administrators and faculty to share concerns, discuss services available to both students and parents, and participate in question-and-answer sessions. Students participate in a variety of informational and social activities designed to help them become more familiar with college life and the unique traditions and opportunities at Juniata. Recreational opportunities are also a part of the Summer Orientation program.
Prior to the first day of classes, new students consult with advisors, confirm their course registration, meet with Residence Staff, and participate in planned college activities to inaugurate the new academic year.
The College also provides special orientation programs specifically designed for the following distinct student groups: transfer students, program for area residents (PAR students), visiting high school students, and international students.
Religious Life
Although Juniata is chartered as an independent college, it was founded by members of the Church of the Brethren and traditionally has recognized the importance of the spiritual dimension as a part of individual growth. Through the campus ministry office, the College encourages students to integrate their faith and vocational direction and offers opportunities to become involved in meaningful religious activities. Campus worship opportunities include weekly Catholic Mass and regular interdenominational services. In addition to regular worship, there are weekly opportunities for students to meet for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Juniata also has several active denominational and interdenominational religious clubs. Juniata’s religious programs are guided by the Chaplain, campus ministry staff, and several student leaders. The Juniata student body reflects a diversity of religious faiths and the local community provides regular worship opportunities for Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, and Roman Catholic students. The Stone Church of the Brethren, which is adjacent to campus, and a meditation room on campus, are available for private meditation. A variety of holy days and special religious events are celebrated on campus throughout the year. Additionally, the Campus Ministry Office, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and United Spiritual Council are available to assist students of various faith backgrounds as they search for communities of faith to join for worship, celebration of holy days, and prayer.
Registered Student Organizations (RSO)
Juniata College offers students over 90+ Registered Student Organizations (RSO), which represent an array of student interests. Students can sign-up for RSOs at either our Fall or Spring involvement fair or learn about upcoming RSO meetings/events through the Daily Announcements. If students would like to contact a specific organization, a current list of active RSOs and their officers and advisors is located on the P: Drive, under Student Activities, “Registered Student Organizations 2008-2009.”
Athletics and Recreation
The commitment of the Juniata College Athletic Department is explicitly linked to the educational mission of the institution. Juniata athletics emphasizes fair play and sportsmanship co-existing with a high degree of competitiveness in all varsity programs. Such competitiveness applies as well to the academic efforts of Juniata student-athletes. Care is taken to assure the overall health and well-being of students in and outside of the training and competitive arenas. The dynamics of equitable and fair treatment of men and women within Juniata athletics is thoroughly examined and pursued.
The College promotes recreation, physical activity, and athletic programs for all students. Intercollegiate varsity sports offered-for men: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, tennis, track (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball; for women: basketball, cross country, field hockey, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball. In addition, clubs compete in a variety of sports including men’s and women’s rugby, men’s lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, equestrian club, and ice hockey.
Intramural programs include: racquetball, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, indoor soccer, ultimate frisbee, wally ball, water volleyball, and bowling.
Juniata holds membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Eastern Collegiate Athletics Conference (ECAC), Landmark Conference, Centennial Conference (football only), and the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association and complies with the Division III eligibility requirements of these organizations. Juniata will be joining the Landmark Conference and the Centennial Conference (football only) for athletics participation in 2007-08.
The Kennedy Sports+Recreation Center includes a 25 meter natatorium, a fully equipped 5,500 sq. ft. Fitness Center, two separate gynmasiums for volleyball and basketball, four handball/racquetball courts, and an indoor walking track. Outdoor facilities feature playing fields for football, soccer, field hockey, baseball and softball as well as seven tennis courts and a six-lane track.
Beyond the facilities explicitly provided by the College, the Huntingdon area is rich with opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, canoeing, rafting, swimming, camping, picnicking, downhill and cross-country skiing and golf.
Residence Life
Juniata is a residential campus and, as such, the residence hall experiences are designed to complement the formal instructional program. Guidelines for residence hall living are provided in detail through the campus computer network, EagleNet, in the student handbook, The Pathfinder; and in its periodic supplement, The Student Services Newsletter.
With a limited number of exceptions, students are expected to live in College-owned facilities. To secure permission for off-campus housing, arrangements must be made in the prior spring and approval is based on the number of spaces available on campus. Students will not be permitted to move off campus during the academic year. Upper-class residential students choose their rooms on the basis of grade point average (GPA). New students are assigned rooms inter-mixed with those of upper-class students.
Residence Hall Staff
Juniata is committed to providing the best possible living experience in the residence halls. This begins with qualified, caring, and well-trained staff. Staff members in each building are carefully selected, and trained, and are willing to help students have a successful campus living experience. One of the first people students meet on check-in day is the Resident Assistant, better known as the RA. Resident Assistants are assigned to each residence hall floor to help with the adjustment to community life and are instrumental in planning activities to help students become acquainted with their living environment. In addition, RAs are available throughout the year to assist with academic, personal, and community living concerns. Resident Assistants are specially trained upper-class students who are able to answer many questions about Juniata and the residence halls. Resident Assistants report to live-in Residence Directors, known as RDs. Residence Directors are professional staff members who manage each residence hall. They supervise the hall staff, coordinate programs and activities, advise the hall’s Community Board, and work with the Student Conduct System. Residence Directors can answer many questions about student services procedures and the campus in general.
Residence Hall Programs
The residential staff offers a wide variety of activities in which students can participate. These programs are developed by students through RAs, and the RDs and community boards. Everyone is urged to make their interests known, to become actively involved in planning these events, and to participate in as many programs as possible. The staff will assess the needs of the students on the floor and offer programs that enhance a sense of community. These programs generally have a social and/or educational focus.
Living Options
Juniata’s residence halls are smoke-free living environments.
International Floor: For U.S. students interested in rooming with freshman international students or first year intensive English students (Intensive English Program).
Wellness Floor: Available for students who desire to live in an environment in which alcohol, tobacco, and other mood-altering drugs are not present.
Co-ed Hall (i.e. South Hall): Available for upperclass students who choose to live in a community in which men and women live on the same floor.
Juniata College Health and Wellness Center
Wellness is important at Juniata. Students are encouraged to optimize their physical and emotional health. Although prevention is the primary focus of the Health & Wellness Center, intervention is also provided through the following services:
Medical Services The center is regularly staffed by a nurse, visiting physician to provide treatment for minor injuries and ailments and routine care of chronic illnesses for full-time students. A health fee is assessed each semester for medical and counseling services. The fee is for services and is not a supplemental form of health insurance. For comprehensive and specialized care, students are referred to the local hospital or to other medical facilities in the area. All full-time Juniata students are required to provide proof of insurance. If proof is not provided, full-time students will be charged a premium and enrolled in a student accident insurance program.
Counseling Services The Health & Wellness Center also provides personal counseling for all students. Each student may receive up to ten sessions of counseling per year free of charge. These services are provided by master’s level therapists who are supervised by the center’s consulting psychiatrist. All services are confidential and are not included on the student record. Counseling services also include assessments, screenings, prevention programming, appropriate referrals, workshops/presentations, support groups, drug and alcohol education programs, and when appropriate, referral to the center’s consulting psychiatrist.
Career Services
The Career Services Staff is dedicated to providing students with the fundamental skills and experiential opportunities needed to prepare one for the challenges faced in an ever-changing, global work force.
To fulfill this purpose, Career Services provides Juniata students with individual counseling, computerized guidance and information programs (FOCUS & EUREKA), and workshops on career development topics. The office supports a comprehensive library of up-to-date career resource materials and graduate/professional school information and maintains credential files for teacher candidates and on-campus interviewing. Additionally, Juniata students are invited to participate with other Pennsylvania colleges in numerous area-wide job fairs throughout the year. The largest of these include the Western PA Career Services Association (Pittsburgh area) job fair, the Central PA Employment Consortium (Harrisburg area) job fair, and the Pittsburgh Educational Recruiting Consortium.
The Career Services Office also directs Student Internship Programs. Juniata encourages students to seek internship placements generally after completion of the freshman or sophomore years. Students receive assistance in the application process from Career Services and from Juniata faculty. Information regarding credit and non-credit internships is available in the Career Services Office in Ellis Hall.
Dining Services
Baker Refectory, located on the first floor of Ellis Hall, is the dining hall for students on the College meal plan. All residential students are required to select one of the appropriate meal plan options. The dining room is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in accordance with the College calendar. Students may select from assorted entrees, including vegetarian selections at each meal, and grill/pizza lines with no limit on the number of portions. Monies from a spending account associated with several of the meal plan options can be used by the students to pay for any guests they bring to the dining hall. Students are required to bring their ID cards with them to all meals. Admittance will not be granted without an ID card.
The Eagles Landing is located on the third floor of Ellis Hall and features a variety of menu items. Eagles Landing is open to the general public as well as students. Monies from meal plan spending accounts can also be used for purchases in Eagles Landing.
A catering staff is available for special functions. Catering arrangements can be made through the catering service office.
Mail and Banking Services
The College postal service is located on the ground floor of Ellis Hall. Students receive one assigned post office box for their entire stay at Juniata. A deposit is required in order to receive a mailbox key. Students should use their post office box number as part of their Juniata address. Stamps are available at the post office and parcels can be mailed there during open hours.
An automatic teller machine is available in Ellis Hall. Checks for $100 or less may also be cashed at the Accounting Office in Oneida Hall.
Public Safety Office
Mission Statement: The Public Safety Office is committed to providing a safe and secure environment as essential to the Juniata College community. Public Safety focus on the protection of college assets, but the primary goal is to assure a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment which promotes learning and personal development. Respect, consideration, and fairness to others are paramount in our daily operations. The Public Safety Office at Juniata College is an important area within Student Affairs. The staff of six full-time officers, one full time office support officer, three part-time officers, and 8 student security assistants, is supervised by a Director who reports to the Dean of Students. The Public Safety Office is a service-oriented operation on our campus. Public Safety Officers have a variety of training and professional experiences ranging from criminal investigation procedures, self-defense techniques, and medical training. Each officer must go through periodic training as part of their employment requirements. Public Safety personnel are on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department has at its disposal a vehicle with full radio communication equipment to communicate with local law enforcement agencies and EMA. The Public Safety Office has an excellent working relationship with the local and state police.
The sworn police officers receive their authority from Act 501 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. Officers are also trained under Act 120, known as the Municipal Police Training and Education Act.
Vehicle Registration
All students who bring motor vehicles to the College campus must register their cars, motorcycles, motor scooters, or bikes with campus Safety and Security. Upon approval of the vehicle registration form, a display sticker is issued and should be placed on the left side of the rear bumper. Failure to register a vehicle by a student results in a $25 fine.
Fees for Vehicle Registration
Currently, the vehicle registration fee is $35 for residential students and $25 for non-residential students.
Identification Cards
The College I.D. card must be presented for admission to meals and used for access into the residence halls. It is used for admittance to many of the activities at the College, including home athletic events and various College-sponsored programs and also for checking out materials at Beeghly Library.
The card must be carried at all times. Identification cards are nontransferable. If lost or stolen, the I.D. card can be replaced by request at the Public Safety Office. A fee of $5 is charged for replacement of the damaged card (must surrender old I.D.). A $10 fee is charged for replacement of a lost card.
Parking
A valid vehicle registration permit properly displayed (left side on rear bumper) entitles a student to park in student parking areas only; parking in unauthorized areas subjects students to a $10 fine.
Traffic Regulations
In addition to the rules and regulations for operating a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, there are several regulations specific to the Juniata campus:
- 1. All vehicles must be operated at a reasonable speed on campus streets with particular consideration for pedestrian traffic.
- 2. Improper operation of any motor vehicle may result in the revoking of motor vehicle privileges on campus.
- 3. All vehicles must comply with all traffic devices, stop signs, etc.
- 4. No vehicles (including 2-wheel motorized vehicles) may be operated on, traveled over, or parked on any grass area, macadam or concrete walkway. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in a $25 fine.
- 5. Vehicles may not block any fire lane, alley, or roadway.
The Director reserves the right to revoke student parking and/or motor vehicle privileges.
A brochure containing additional information may be obtained from the Public Safety Office.
Firearms and related items
Illegal and/or dangerous weapons, including but not limited to BB / pellet guns, and sling shots are not permitted on campus. Violators will be subject to serious disciplinary action and arrested if appropriate. Legal and approved firearms used for skeet/trap or hunting, ammunition , archery equipment, knives and other edged - weapons with blades exceeding three inches, and/or devices that can be considered a danger to the campus community must be registered and stored with the Public Safety Office.
With proper identification, students may sign-out their registered items by contacting the Public Safety Office. Please Note: All firearms being transported to or from campus must be secured and placed within an approved firearms carrying case.
Registered firearms and/or dangerous weapons are not permitted in administrative/ academic buildings or college residence halls. Failure to comply with this regulation may result in expulsion from the college and/ or arrest.
Alcohol
The College maintains that the use of alcohol and other drugs is not necessary for the success of social occasions.
Although students are considered adults for most phases of community life, Pennsylvania State Law prohibits the purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age. Persons who furnish alcoholic beverages to those under 21 are subject to civil liability and criminal prosecution. Local ordinances and state laws also prohibit open containers of alcoholic beverages in public areas and in vehicles. College policy permits only students 21 years of age and older to possess or consume alcoholic beverages on campus.
Drugs
Juniata considers the possession and/or use of illegal or dangerous drugs a serious violation of College policy. Disciplinary action for involvement could lead to separation from the College. The College will assist the efforts of law enforcement officials who are investigating the involvement of persons with illegal or dangerous drugs.
Since the use of drugs, including alcohol, may be associated with medical and psychological problems, students may be referred, or refer themselves, to the counseling and medical resources of the College and/or the local community.
Sexual Harassment
It is Juniata policy to promote and maintain a campus environment free of all forms of discrimination, intimidation, and exploitation, including sexual harassment. The use of one’s institutional position or authority to seek or solicit unwanted sexual relations with a member of the Juniata community is incompatible with the mutual trust and respect among members of the College community fundamental to the mission of Juniata. If a student has a supervisor, teacher or coach who has used his or her position to seek or solicit unwanted sexual relations, that student should report the matter to the Director of Human Resources (employment-related problem), the Provost (professor-student incidents), or the Dean of Students (student-student incidents). A copy of the sexual harassment policy is distributed to all students under separate cover. Additional copies are available from residence hall staff, the Student Services Office, and the Human Resources Office.
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Appeal Process in a Request for Accommodation
Scope and Application: This appeal/grievance process applies to any student allegedly aggrieved by a denial (in whole or in part) of his/her request for an accommodation/academic adjustment under the College’s Policy Regarding Students with Disabilities or who otherwise has an unresolved complaint alleging any prohibited action under Section 504. The College commits that no retaliation will occur at any stage of this process.
Initial Time Period for Filing an Appeal/Grievance: A student, alleging a disability and wishing to file an appeal/grievance hereunder, must initiate the procedure described below within thirty (30) calendar days after the action of which the student complains or is otherwise aggrieved by, including a denial (in whole or in part) of a request for accommodation/academic adjustment.
Appeal/Grievance Process:
(A) The student or, any person(s) acting on behalf of the student, may file an appeal/grievance with the Office of Academic Support Services. An academic counselor (or his/her designee from Academic Support Services) will discuss the student’s complaint and attempt to resolve or adjust the dispute on an informal basis. The student may present any facts or circumstances he/she deems relevant to the complaint/dispute. The academic counselor may investigate the matter and gather any relevant facts and circumstances, including conducting interviews. The academic counselor shall render a determination within twenty (20) calendar days after being assigned to handle the student’s appeal/grievance. Within seven (7) calendar days from the date of the determination by the academic counselor that the complaint/dispute could not be resolved, the student (or the person acting on his/her behalf) must submit a written request for a further review by the Dean of Students and must document the student’s attempt to first resolve the appeal/grievance with the academic counselor. The written request must explain the nature of the student’s complaint/dispute and the accommodation/adjustment sought.
(B) The Dean of Students shall review all matters relating to the complaint/dispute as presented to the Office of Academic Support Services and may solicit additional facts and evidence as the Dean may deem necessary. The student may present any further facts or evidence he/she deems relevant. The Dean of Students shall complete the review and render a decision within twenty (20) calendar days after the appeal/grievance is submitted to the Dean of Students. If, after the Dean of Students has had an opportunity to render his/her decision, the student remains unsatisfied with the resolution of the appeal/grievance, the student, or person(s) acting on behalf of the student, may submit an appeal/grievance in writing, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of the decision by the Dean of Students, to the Provost. If no written request is submitted within the seven-day period, the decision of the Dean of Students shall be final.
(C) Upon the submission of the student’s written request for a review of his or her appeal/grievance, the Provost will consider all facts and circumstances, including the investigatory file as developed by Academic Support Services and any medical evidence presented. The Provost may also interview the student or such other witnesses as may be necessary. If, upon such review, the Provost determines that a proper review of the matter was conducted, the decision of the Dean of Students shall be confirmed. The Provost may also amend, alter or revise the decision and, therefore, the Provost is responsible for the final decision. The Provost will render a decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the appeal/grievance has been submitted to the Provost.
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