Student Handbook

2013-2014

www.buildingartscollege.us

Revised August 14, 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introductory Information Mission Statement ...……………. ……………………….…………………………. The Student Handbook: Purpose ………………………………………………….. Academic Policies, Rules, and Regulations ………………………………………..

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Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities The ACBA Honor Code .….………………………………………………………… Academic Freedom ………………………………………………………………….. Student Code of Conduct ……………….. ..…………….…………...………………

Honor Code Violations ...……………………………………………………………. Grounds for Dismissal ……………………………………………………………….

Grievance Policy ………………………………………...…………………………... Retention of Student Work …………….…………………………………………….

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ...…………………………… Citizenship in the Community …..…………………………………………………...

Email Policy …...……………………………………………………………………. Mail Policy .. ………………………………………………………………………...

Bulldog Tours …………..…………………………………..………………………..

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Student Services Computer Lab ……………………………………………………………………….. Dining …………..…………………………………………………………………… Disability Services …………………………………………………………………... Housing ……………………………………………………………………………… Library ………….…………………………………………………………………… Major School Events …………………………………………………...…………… New Student Orientation ...............………………………………………………….. Registrar …………….………………………………………………………………. Student Guild …….………………………………………………………………….

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Health and Safety Policies Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct ..……………………………………….. Workshop Safety ………...………………………………………………………….. Smoking Policy ……………………………………………………………………... Drug-free Policy ……….……………………………………………………………. Alcohol Policy ………………………………………………………………………. Weapons Policy ……………………………………………………………………...

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ACBA Connections Old City Jail ………………………………………………………………………… James Island Campus .……………………………………………………………….

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ACBA Contact Information Administration ……………………………………………………………………… Staff ………………...………………………………………………………………. Faculty ……………………………………………………………………………… Adjunct Faculty ……………………………………………………………………..

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Quick Reference Guide Campus Contacts …..……………………………………………………………..… Community Helplines and Support Groups .……………………………………….. Local Hospitals and Emergency Care ………………………………………………

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The American College of the Building Arts American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) is an institution that is one of a kind in the United States of America. Students at ACBA will have a college experience unlike any other, centered upon the opportunity to become a college-educated artisan specializing in traditional building arts. In addition to developing a craft under the tutelage of a master craftsman, students will earn a college education in the liberal arts that is uniquely customized to complement and support an artistic talent. Mission Statement The American College of the Building Arts educates and trains artisans in the traditional building arts to foster exceptional craftsmanship and encourage the preservation, enrichment, and understanding of the world’s architectural heritage through a liberal arts education. The Student Handbook: Purpose The purpose of this handbook is to assist students in understanding their rights, freedoms and responsibilities as a student. This handbook is an official publication of the American College of the Building Arts. Students will be held accountable for its contents. This means that while officially enrolled at the American College of the Building Arts students are responsible for abiding by its rules, which are intended to facilitate and sustain, in an orderly fashion, the on-going business of the College. For its part, the College has committed itself to the holistic development of students and to the support of those regulations designed to enhance and protect students’ individual rights. Academic Policies, Rules, and Regulations The Academic Policies, Rules, and Regulations are outlined in the 2013-2014 ACBA Catalog and are not duplicated herein. You are responsible for abiding by the academic policies as well as those outlined in this Handbook. Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities The ACBA Honor Code The pursuit of knowledge in an academic community brings students and faculty together in an association of shared rights and responsibilities requiring all participants to follow the principle of Academic Integrity. “Academic Integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: Honesty, Trust, Fairness, Respect and Responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action.” (Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity, 1999, Center for Academic Integrity; www.academicintegrity.org)

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The ACBA Honor Code is:

Members of the ACBA community shall adhere to the principle of Academic Integrity. They shall express opinions with civility and with consideration for the opinions of others, respect intellectual and creative property and resources and promote the importance of the honor code in all their interactions for the benefit of the learning community. They will be honest, trustworthy, fair, respectful and responsible for their actions. They will refrain from lying, cheating, plagiarizing, stealing, violating another person’s property or person, committing an act of violence or facilitating an Honor Code violation by another person. Each student and faculty member must take responsibility for addressing the Honor Code and Academic Integrity with members of the community who violate these standards.

Everyone in the ACBA community is required to abide by this Honor Code. All students will sign an Honor Code Contract at New Student Orientation that acknowledges the receipt of an agreement with the principles of the honor code. Violations of the Honor Code (outlined below) may lead to dismissal from the College. Academic Freedom Along with the Honor Code, ACBA also adheres to the Joint Statement on Rights and Freedoms of Students. Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students, and the general well-being of society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of these goals. As members of the academic community, students should be encouraged to develop the capacity for critical thinking and judgment and to engage in a sustained and independent search for truth. Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The freedom to learn depends upon appropriate opportunities and conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and in the larger community. Students should exercise their freedom with responsibility: The responsibility to secure and to respect general conditions conducive to the freedom to learn is shared by all members of the academic community. The purpose of this statement is to enumerate the essential provisions for students’ freedom to learn. The professor in the classroom and in conference should encourage free discussion, inquiry, and expression. Student performance should be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards. The following protections govern Academic Freedom, which are exercised within the precepts of the Honor Code:

Protection of Freedom of Expression: Students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled.

Protection against Improper Academic Evaluation: Students should have protection through orderly procedures against prejudiced or capricious academic evaluation. At the same time,

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they are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance established for each course in which they are enrolled.

Protection against Improper Disclosure: Information about student views, beliefs, and political associations that professors acquire in the course of their work as instructors, advisers, and counselors should be considered confidential. Protection against improper disclosure is a serious professional obligation. Judgments of ability and character may be provided under appropriate circumstances, normally with the knowledge and consent of the student.

For more information on this subject refer to the website below. http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/pubsres/policydocs/contents/stud-rights.htm.

Student Code of Conduct The Classroom Code of Conduct covers specific principles of civil conduct expected in a college classroom:

• The professor is in charge of the class. Respectful behavior on the part of the student towards the professor is required.

• Do not miss scheduled classes, come in late, or leave early. • Never leave during class unless you absolutely must. Leaving for a short break and then

returning is not acceptable. • Turn off cell phones and all other electronic devices. • It is inappropriate to talk with classmates while the professor (or another student who has

the floor) is talking. • Visible and noisy signs of restlessness are disruptive to others.

The material below comes directly from Gary Pavela, ed., "Questions and answers on classroom disruption," Synfax Weekly Report (July 9, 2001): 2024-2025.

How is "disruptive" behavior defined?

We define "classroom disruption" as behavior a reasonable person would view as being likely to substantially or repeatedly interfere with the conduct of a class. Examples include repeated, unauthorized use of cell phones in the classroom; persistent speaking without being recognized; or making physical threats.

Faculty members have broad authority to manage the classroom environment. The college classroom isn't a public forum like a city street or park. Faculty members can define the course agenda, set and limit topics of discussion, give grades that reflect a student's knowledge or reasoning, and maintain order in the classroom. They should freely perform these important functions, as long as they refrain from unlawful discrimination, or seek to punish students solely for expressing unpopular viewpoints pertinent to the course.

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Honor Code Violations The American College of the Building Arts expects all members of the College community to uphold to the Honor Code, which includes the principle of Academic Integrity. Committing actions that violate this, such as those listed below, will be grounds for dismissal from the College. Grounds for Dismissal Examples of actions that may be cause for dismissal include, but are not limited to:

• Deliberate treatment of others in an uncivil manner. This includes use of inappropriate language (through any means of communication), gestures, yelling, among others.

• Cheating: using unauthorized notes, study aids or information on an examination; allowing another person to do one’s work and submitting that work under one’s own name; submitting identical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without prior permission from the course instructor(s).

• Plagiarism: submitting materials that in part or whole are not entirely one’s own work without crediting the source.

• Lying/Fabrication: providing false information, knowingly misrepresenting or inventing any information

• Obtaining an unfair advantage: (a) stealing, reproducing, circulating or otherwise gaining access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by the instructor; (b) stealing, destroying, defacing or concealing library materials with the purpose of depriving others of their use; (c) unauthorized collaborating on an assignment; (d) retaining, possessing, using or circulating previously given examinations materials where those materials clearly indicate that they are to be returned to the instructor at the conclusion of the examination; (e) intentionally obstructing or interfering with another student’s work; or (f) otherwise undertaking any activity with the purpose of creating or obtaining an unfair academic advantage over other student’s work.

• Stealing: taking any object, work or idea without permission from the rightful owner. • Violence: harming, attempting to harm or threatening to harm another person. • Falsification of records and official documents: altering documents affecting

academic records, forging signatures and authorization or falsifying information on an official academic document, grade report, letter of permission, petition, add/drop form, ID card or any other official college document.

• Aiding and abetting others in undermining the Honor Code: (a) providing materials, information or other assistance to another person with knowledge that such aid could be used in any of the violations stated above or (b) providing false information in connection with any inquiry regarding academic integrity.

Grievance Policy If a student feels that he or she is not being treated fairly by the College, the faculty, or fellow student(s), that individual has a right to file a grievance with the College. The first step in the grievance process is to try to resolve the problem on the lowest level possible. For example, if a

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student is having a problem with a professor, the two of them should try to work it out on a one-to-one basis. Should that fail to resolve the problem, the student should contact the Chief Academic Officer to try to solve the problem. If there is still no resolution, the issue may be addressed with the College President by filing a Grievance Form obtainable through the Office of Academic Affairs. The student should keep written records of each step in the process. Any student still dissatisfied may file complaint with the South Carolina Commission of Higher Education (CHE) in Columbia, South Carolina.

Retention of Student Work All student work including portfolios, drawings, craft, and written work, is the property of the College and will be retained or returned to the student at the discretion of the College. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Please refer to the 2013-2014 ACBA Catalog. Citizenship in the Community A student is also a citizen. Not only are students members of the ACBA community, they are also members of the Charleston community.

Over 25,000 students live in the region and they attend a half-dozen different schools. This means that the city has much to offer a college student including a wide range of part-time employment, housing and research facilities. There are, however, laws that govern behavior within the City limits (i.e., the noise ordinance).

Students are encouraged to become actively involved in the life of Charleston. ACBA’s coursework and research are designed to help students become involved, but it is important to remember students who are off campus, are still representing the American College of the Building Arts. It is important for student behavior to reflect the Honor Code and the values of ACBA in public as well as in private spaces. Email Policy Your ACBA email is the official method for communication at ACBA. Official email communications are intended to meet the academic and administrative needs of the campus community. The College has the right to expect that such communications will be received and read in a timely fashion. To facilitate this process, the College ensures that all students are issued an ACBA email (i.e., studentlastnamefirstnameinitial@buildingartscollege.us). Students are expected to check their official ACBA email on a daily basis in order to remain informed of College-related communications. Students may only send communication to ACBA using the official ACBA email. No communication sent from an alternate address will be accepted or answered. The content of student emails must adhere to the policies set forth by the Honor Code and must not contain unacceptable verbiage or messages. The student is responsible for the content of all College-related emails. There are no exceptions to this policy.

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If a student wishes to have email redirected from his/her official College-issued account to another email address (e.g., @hotmail.com, @yahoo.com, or any other server other than the official @buildingartscollege.us), they may do so, but at their own risk. Having email redirected does not absolve the student from the responsibilities associated with official communication sent to his or her College account. The College is not responsible for the handling of email by outside venders or unofficial servers. Also, all replies to official ACBA email, as stated above, must generate from the student’s @buildingartscollege.us account. All use of email will be consistent with other policies. All use of email will be consistent with local, state, and federal law, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Mail Policy

Students at the American College of the Building Arts are provided the convenience of sending and receiving mail and also receiving packages. Students will be notified through ACBA email of all posts and deliveries. ACBA is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen mail or packages.

Bulldog Tours Every evening beginning at 7:00pm, Bulldog Tours conducts a ghost tour inside the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine Street. Students are not allowed in specific areas between the hours of 7:00 pm-12:00pm, and may not interrupt the tours while they are being given. Students are allowed in the jail during the evening in specific rooms. Rooms may be subject to change during the school year. All changes will be posted well in advance of scheduled change. Student Services Student services at ACBA support the mission of the College by providing opportunities for students to develop mentally, culturally, socially, ethically, intellectually, and physically in order to become responsible and successful citizens and educated artisans. This is accomplished through programming that includes student activities, internships, the Student Guild, the student judicial system, and parent and new student orientations. Computer Lab The Computer Lab is located in the Byrne-Diderot Library on the second floor of the Main Campus at the Old City Jail. Software on the computers is, at a minimum, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD; additional software may be added where required. The lab is available to ACBA students for academic use only. During the academic semester, the Byrne-Diderot Library and Computer Lab are open Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 9:00PM and Friday from 9:00 to 5:00. Special class sessions may also be scheduled in advance. Please note, however, there will be specific hours in which students will not be able to use the computer lab due to classes or events that require the use of the lab. Other restrictions may occur throughout the year. Notification of any disruption of service will be posted prior to the closure.

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Dining For the convenience of our students, ACBA provides two dining plans from area organizations, but purchasing a plan is completely optional. For more information and/or to register, please go to these websites.

Option 1: Off Campus Meal Plan www.ocmp.com Option 2: College of Charleston www.campusdish.com

Disability Services Any student with a bona fide, documented physical, psychological, or learning disability should contact the Office of Academic Affairs to discuss appropriate accommodations. All information on type of disability is held in strict confidence and is only disclosed by the student or with written permission of the student. Housing ACBA is here to help students, and their families, find suitable off-campus housing, if desired. The Office of Recruitment and Admissions can supply lists of current off-campus listings, a list of realtors, directions, and maps. For assistance, you may call us at (843)577-5245, email us at adamsl@buildingartscollege.us, or visit the Office of Recruitment and Admissions located in the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine Street. Office hours are 9:00am-5:00pm from Monday to Friday. ACBA also suggests that students visit the College of Charleston’s Off-Campus Housing Website at http://reslife.cofc.edu/off-campus/avrp.php .The site provides current information on rental apartments and houses. The following are additional housing websites along with contact information:

www.rentcharleston.com Joyner Beasley 843-814-9350 www.charleston-propertymanagement.com Josh Azar 843-813-7162 www.charleston.net Monique Scarlett 843-556-2100

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In addition, the Office Recruitment and Admissions helps facilitate conversations between students within the ACBA student body who are seeking roommates. By providing these referrals, ACBA is not endorsing properties or roommates and cannot take responsibility for any concerns that may arise if a contractual agreement is entered into with property owners or roommates. The rental agreement should include the following items:

• the amount of rent to be paid • the time that the rent should be paid • the rights and duties of the landlord and tenant • late fees/penalties • security deposit—it is usually one month’s rent. Be sure that the rental agreement

includes a time frame for the return of the security deposit or the reasons why the security deposit will not be returned. Make sure that the landlord or rental agency has your proper forwarding address to return the security deposit.

• the number of individuals/ pets allowed to live in the unit • maintenance and repair—there may be certain things a landlord will not repair. • pest control • damage or casualty • insurance • utilities • subletting • entry by the landlord • contract termination

Ask questions and read the information carefully before signing the rental agreement.

• Any agreements between you and the landlord not included in the lease should be put in writing. Notify the landlord in writing of any repairs needed or existing problems. The written statement does not need to be formal and a copy should be kept for your personal records.

• Before you move in, inspect the property. If you find any pre-existing damage or problems, note such in writing and give an "inspection report" to the landlord or leasing agent for signature acknowledging any damages or problems you have found.

• Always treat the landlord or rental agency with respect. Open and pleasant communication generally resolves conflicts more easily.

• If conflicts arise concerning such things as repairs to the property, a good rule of thumb is to CONTINUE to pay your rent on time. This will alleviate some of the headache of paying later if litigation is necessary to resolve the dispute.

• If conflicts arise, refer to the rental agreement. You have certain rights and duties under the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. To understand these rights fully, contact an attorney.

• Before vacating a property, most rental agreements require at least thirty (30) days’ notice. Put your notice in writing. Be sure to follow the terms of your rental agreement before vacating a property.

• Keep a copy of every written form of communication you have between you and the landlord.

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The information contained here is not the same as legal advice. The College recommends that you consult a lawyer if you want professional assurance that this information, and your interpretation of it, is appropriate to your particular situation. If you have any other questions, you may contact Lucas Adams via email or phone. (adamsl@buildingartscollege.us or 843-577-5245).

Library The Byrne-Diderot Library and Computer Lab are located on the second floor of 21 Magazine Street. During the academic semester, the library is open Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 9:00PM and Friday from 9:00 to 5:00. Special class sessions may also be scheduled in advance. ACBA students and others may access the library OPAC remotely for preliminary searching and browsing 24/7. However, actual use of the system remotely for purposes of putting books on hold etc., is limited to students, faculty and staff with library accounts. The ACBA Library is an essential part of the instructional life at the American College of the Building Arts. The library contains over 8,000 curriculum related books, catalogs, current and historic periodicals, vertical files and DVDs. In addition, the library houses a notable collection of rare titles, dating from the 18th century to the present and covering subjects such as the building arts, architecture and decorative arts. The library is committed to providing students and faculty with curriculum targeted information services. The library has a professional librarian on staff to help students with their research needs. In addition to individual reference and research assistance, the library offers assistance in library research methods to various classes and offers library orientation sessions. The library is equipped with PCs, wireless internet access, a copier and scanner. Major School Events ACBA has a robust calendar of events, workshops, conferences, and the like, that are open to the American College of the Building Arts community. Each year there are three events that engage the entire College family and attendance of all College constituents is expected. These events include the RED Party (October), Masters of the Building Arts—MBA (March), and Graduation (May). The presence of students, faculty, staff, and administration at these events demonstrates our commitment to the College and to the Charleston community. New Student Orientation Each incoming student at ACBA will participate in an orientation session formulated to ease the transition and provide the student with the information critical to his or her success. The orientation session is completed prior to the start of classes. Overviews of the Student Handbook, the Catalog, and other pertinent information that first-year students need are discussed in detail. Registrar The Office of the Registrar maintains the official academic records for each student in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Academic activities such as registration, the collection and posting of final semester grades, release of

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official transcripts, verification of the completion of all degree requirements, enrollment and degree verification, processing of withdrawals, and the conferring of degrees are managed within this office. Student records are confidential and are not disclosed to third parties without the written, signed consent of the student. Personally identifiable information, including grades, cannot be released over the phone or through e-mail. Student Guild Every student at ACBA is automatically a voting member of the ACBA Student Guild: the official student organization of the College. Guild membership allows students to participate in the governance of the College through the feedback that the Guild provides to the Office of Academic Affairs subsequent to its meetings. The ACBA Student Guild, as an official ACBA organization, is governed by its by-laws, is comprised of representatives from each Specialization Guild, and is under the leadership of elected Guild student leaders. The Guild supports the student body in social, scholastic, and community relations. In addition to the Student Guild, each Craft Specialization has its own Guild and every student is a member of the Guild of their Specialization. Health and Safety Policies Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

The American College of the Building Arts is committed to providing a workplace that is free from sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. Sexual harassment in the workplace is against the law and will not be tolerated. When the College determines that an allegation of sexual harassment is credible, it will take prompt and appropriate corrective action.

All College students and employees are required to comply with this policy. Employees and students are also expected to behave professionally and to exercise good judgment in work-related relationships, whether with fellow employees, colleagues, students, or members of the public with whom they come into contact in the course of official duties. Further, all students and employees are expected to take appropriate measures to prevent sexual harassment.

If you, or someone you know, has been sexually harassed or has been a victim of sexual misconduct you are urged to see immediate assistance. Please call the Office of the President Office or the VP of Administration and Operation at 843-577-5245 located on the 3rd floor. If it is an emergency situation, please call 911.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:

1) An employment decision affecting that individual is made because the individual submitted to or rejected the unwelcome conduct; or

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2) The unwelcome conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or abusive work environment.

Certain behaviors, such as conditioning promotions, awards, training or other job benefits upon acceptance of unwelcome actions of a sexual nature, are always wrong.

Unwelcome actions such as the following are inappropriate and, depending on the circumstances, may in and of themselves meet the definition of sexual harassment or contribute to a hostile work environment:

• Sexual pranks, or repeated sexual teasing, jokes, or innuendo, in person or via e-mail; • Verbal abuse of a sexual nature; • Touching or grabbing of a sexual nature; • Standing too close to or brushing up against a person; • Asking a person to socialize during off-duty hours when the person has said no or

has indicated he or she is not interested (supervisors in particular should be careful not to pressure their employees to socialize);

• Giving gifts or leaving objects that are sexually suggestive; • Making sexually suggestive gestures; • Making or posting sexually demeaning or offensive pictures, cartoons or other

materials in the workplace; • Off-duty, unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that affects the work environment.

Definition of Sexual Misconduct

Effective consent involves the presence of explicit verbal consent or overt action clearly expressing consent. In other words, a person must freely and willingly act with knowledge of the nature of the act. Effective consent is absent when the activity in question exceeds the scope of effective consent previously given. Consent obtained through fraud or force (physical, verbal, intimidation, or coercion) is not regarded as effective consent. Silence, in and of itself, does not convey consent. The use of alcohol and/or drugs by the respondent shall not diminish one’s responsibility to obtain consent.

A victim of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct can be a man or a woman. The victim can be of the same sex as the harasser. The harasser can be a supervisor, co-worker, other College employees or student, or a non-employee who has a business relationship with the College.

Workshop Safety Safety is always paramount in activities at the College; nowhere is this more important than in the craft workshops, where massive bulky items such as framing timbers, sharp objects such as chisels and saws, searing hot objects such as iron from the forge and the forge itself, machines with rapidly moving parts, etc., are everywhere. Individual professors will provide a list of rules and considerations for safety for each particular workshop; however, the rules listed below apply to all students, faculty, and staff (as well as some visitors) to the shops.

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Shop Rules:

• The following are NOT PERMITTED in the workshops: rings, jewelry, hooded

sweatshirts, loose-fitting clothing, pants with cuffs, shorts, skirts, tank tops.

• The following are REQUIRED in the workshops: safety glasses (ANSI approved), ear/hearing protection, boots or shoes with steel toes (ANSI approved), respiratory protections.

• All injuries at any of the American College of the Building Arts sponsored events must

be reported immediately or at the earliest possible time in the event of an emergency. A detailed report to the VP of Operations and Administration must be filed within two days of the injury.

Smoking Policy Smoking is permitted on College property ONLY in designated outdoor areas, where disposal containers are provided for cigarette butts and other tobacco waste. Cigarette butts or other tobacco waste shall be disposed of in approved containers. Smoking and other tabacco products (e.g., smokeless tabacco) are not permitted inside any College facility, or in any of the workshops. Drug-free Policy The College maintains a drug-free facility in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1989. The College considers its students and employees to be its most valuable assets. We strongly encourage anyone who is abusing alcohol or drugs to seek professional assistance before it becomes a more serious problem and a danger to others in the College community. If you need a referral to an area professional, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs (843)-577-5245.

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance while on College premises or during the conduct of College business is prohibited and will result in immediate dismissal. Law enforcement authorities will be notified of the facts and circumstances concerning any illegal activity. Alcohol Policy

Possession or use of alcoholic beverages is governed by local ordinances and State law. In addition, on-campus conduct of students and their guests relating to the possession or use of alcoholic beverages is a matter of special concern and is subject to policies and procedures. The administration will assume jurisdiction in these cases. Our community does not condone members who make irresponsible choices, including violating the laws of the State of South Carolina, ordinances of the City of Charleston, or policies of the American College of the Building Arts.

Alcoholic beverages are permitted on campus only at College-sponsored functions, and are permitted only by those of legal age as specified in accordance with South Carolina law. A list

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of applicable local, State, and federal laws may be viewed in the Office of Operations and Administration. Aiding and abetting in the sale or transfer of alcoholic beverages to any person under twenty-one years of age is strictly prohibited. Any individual consuming or possessing alcohol must have a valid picture identification card proving that he or she is 21 years of age or older. Use of another individual’s identification or the possession of false identification is prohibited, and punishable by law. For safety and insurance reasons, at NO time may a student be in the shops or operate any equipment/machinery when in any way under the influence for alcohol or drugs.

Alcohol and Illicit Drug Health Risks

• Alcohol/substance abuse may be evidenced by lack of self-control which results in an

individual harming or potentially harming him/herself or others, or an individual disrupting the mission of the College.

• Alcohol and illicit drugs are toxic substances that affect the mind, body, and spirit. • Drug Abuse is dangerous and can lead to death. An overdose can cause psychosis,

convulsions, coma, and death. Continuous use of drugs can lead to organic damage, mental illness, and malnutrition. It increases the risk of AIDS, hepatitis, and other diseases related to injectable drugs. Drug abuse can cause accidents resulting from foolish risks, “panic attacks,” and acting irrationally.

Weapons Policy No person may carry a weapon on College property; violation of this policy may be cause for expulsion. A weapon is any object, the principal purpose of which is the infliction of personal injury. Tools used in the ordinary course of class or special project activities are generally not regarded as weapons, but a tool may be considered a weapon if intended to inflict personal injury. Any person who carries a weapon shall be shall be asked to leave the site, or, the police will be called. Faculty members have the authority to deal with any weapons issues affecting their classes, including the determination whether any given object should be regarded as a weapon within the meaning of this policy. ACBA Connections Old Charleston District Jail Campus

21 Magazine Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-577-5245/ toll free 877-283-5245 Fax: 843-529-6283 Hours: 8:00am-9:00pm Daily Hours of operation are adjusted to accommodate special events, activities, and College holidays.

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Students who wish to work on their craft after class must have permission from the professor and must have an additional ACBA member with him/her.

James Island Campus

1725 Signal Point Road Units C & D James Island, SC 29412 Phone: 843-225-3961 Hours: 8:00am- conclusion of class time. Monday-Friday The hours of operation are adjusted to accommodate special events, activities, and college holidays. Those students who wish to work on their craft after class must have permission from the professor and must have at least one other additional ACBA member with him/her.

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ACBA Contact Information Administration Lt. General (Ret.) Colby M. Broadwater III, President 843-577-5245 ext. 1000. broadwaterc@buildingartscollege.us James M. Waddell, VP of Operations and Administration/ Financial Aid 843-577-5245 ext. 1209 waddellj@buildingartscollege.us Pamela Isacco Niesslein, Ph.D., Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs 843-577-5245 ext 1200 niessleinp@buildingartscollege.us Virginia “Ginna” Waddell, Finance 843-577-5245 x 1011 waddellg@buildingartscollege.us Staff

Lucas Dieter Adams, Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions 843-577-5245 ext. 1004 adamsl@buildingartscollege.us Kerri Forrest, Director of Institutional Advancement 843-577-5245 ext. 1205 forrestk@buildingartscollege.us Patrick Guglielmo, Special Events 843-577-5245 ext. 1207 guglielmop@buildingartscollege.us Steve Hanson, Special Projects 843-577-5245 ext. 1102 hansons@buildingartscollege.us Chad Urban, Registrar, Financial Aid, and Veteran’s Affairs 843-577-5245 ext 1001 urbanc@buildingartscollege.us Faculty William H. Bates, III, Professor of Architecture and Design 843-577-5245 ext. 1002 batesw@buildingartscollege.us

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Timothy M. Chesser, Professor of English 843-577-5245 ext. 1003 chesser@buildingartscollege.us Jordan Finch, Professor of Carpentry and Timber Framing 843-225-3961 finchj@buildingartscollege.us Jennifer France, Librarian 843-577-5245 ext 1103 francej@buildingartscollege.us Richard Guthrie, Professor of Forged Architectural Iron 843-225-3961 guthrier@buildingartscollege.us David Payne, Professor of Historic Preservation 843-577-5245 ext. 1201 payne@buildingartscollege.us Bruno Sutter, Professor of Timber Framing 843-225-3961 sutterb@buildingartscollege.us Simeon Warren, Dean Emeritus Professor of Architectural Stone, Masonry, and Plaster 854-577-5245 ext 1108 warrens@buildingartscollege.us Adjunct Faculty Sanford Byers byerss@buildingartscollege.us Susan Collins, Historic Preservation collinss@buildingartscollege.us Kevin Dunn, Business Management dunnk@buildingartscollege.us Joseph Michael Kelly, Building Construction kellyjm@buildingartscollege.us Gerard Lynch, Ph.D., Masonry lynchg@buildingartscollege.us Massimo Maggiari, Ph.D., Italian maggiarim@buildingartscollege.us Ralph Mallard (Workshop Technician) mallard@buildingartscollege.us

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Amy Elizabeth Uebel, Science uebelae@buildingartscollege.us Chad Urban, Mathematics urbanc@buildingartscollege.us Frank Verga, Iron vergaf@buildingartscollege.us Patrick Webb, Plaster webbp@buildingartscollege.us

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Quick Reference Guide Campus Contacts For Help with talk to in the or call Absences Individual Professors Faculty Offices, 2nd Floor 577-5245 Emergencies 911 or James Waddell Tower, 3rd Floor East 1209 Academic Calendar Dr. Pamela Niesslein Tower, 2nd Floor Center 1200 Academic Problems Dr. Pamela Niesslein Tower, 2nd Floor Center 1200 Admission s Lucas Adams Tower, 2nd Floor West 1004 Alumni Affairs Tower, 2nd Floor West 1001 Bills, Fees, and Tuition Ginna Waddell Tower, 3rd Floor Center 1011 Books and Supplies James Waddell Tower, 3rd Floor East 1209 Business Affairs Ginna Waddell Tower, 3rd Floor Center 1011 Campus Calendar James Waddell Tower, 3rd Floor Center 1104 Campus Safety James Waddell Tower, 3rd Floor East 1209 Development Kerri Forrest Octagon 1, 2nd Floor 1205 Financial Aid/Scholarships James Waddell Tower, 3rd Floor East 1209 Food Service Lucas Adams Tower, 2nd Floor West 1004 Housing Lucas Adams Tower, 2nd Floor West 1004 Internships Academic Affairs Tower, 2nd Floor Center 1104 Library Jennifer France Byrne/Diderot Library, MCB 2E 1103 Lost and Found Main Office, 1st Floor 1104 Maymester Academic Affairs Tower, 2nd Floor Center Mail Main Office, 1st Floor 1001 Maintenance James Waddell Tower, 3rd Floor East 1209 Parent Programs Academic Affairs Tower, 2nd Floor Center 1001 Registration Chad Urban Tower, 2nd Floor West 1001 Special Events Patrick Guglielmo Octagon 1, 2nd Floor 1207 Special Projects Steve Hanson Octagon 1, 2nd Floor 1102 Student Guild Jennifer France Byrne-Diderot Library 1104 Student Records/Transcripts Chad Urban Tower, 2nd Floor West 1001 Tech Support Center James Waddell Tower, 3rd Floor East 1209 Transfer, Credits Chad Urban Tower, 2nd Floor West 1001 Veterans Affairs Chad Urban Tower, 2nd Floor West 1001 Withdrawals Dr. Pamela Niesslein Tower, 2nd Floor Center 1200 Work Study Chad Urban Tower, 2nd Floor West 1104

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Community Helplines and Support Groups AIDS Hotline 1-800-448-0440 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Alcoholics Anonymous 1-843-723-9633 Charleston County Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Service 1-843-958-3300 Lowcountry Pregnancy Center 1-843-553-3505 Center for Behavioral Health 1-843-414-2351 Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center 1-843-852-4100 National Drug Information Treatment 1-800-662-4357 Eating Disorders Services for Charleston County 1-843-747-8336 Gamblers Anonymous 1-888-GA HELPS Lawyer Referral Service 1-800-868-2284 Mental Health Center 1-843-852-4100 Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 People Against Rape 1-843-745-0144 Sexual Assault Victim’s Group 1-800-241-RAPE Sexual Transmitted Diseases Hotline 1-800-322-2437 Charleston County Health Department 1-843-579-4500 Substance Abuse Information 1-800-662-4357 Survivors of Suicide 1-843-747-3007 Local Hospitals and Emergency Care Emergency 911 Roper Hospital 1-843-724-2000 MUSC Health 1-843-792-1414 MUSC Children’s Hospital 1-843-792-1414 Doctors Care, James Island 1-843-762-2360