Student
Handbook 2024-25
wofford.edu
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Table of Contents
College Offices and Services .................................................................................................................................. 5
Academic Administration ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Provost .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
International Programs ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Located in the Michael S. Brown Village Center .............................................................................................................................. 5
Undergraduate Research and Post-Graduate Fellowships ................................................................................................................. 5
Chairs of Academic Departments ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Registrar ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Academic Support ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
The Writing Center ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Tutoring Services .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Help with Academic Concerns .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Advising ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Admission ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Philanthropy + Engagement ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Athletics ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Bookstore ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Business Office ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Campus Life and Student Development ........................................................................................................................ 8
Student Involvement ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Student Activities ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Campus Recreation, Intramurals and Club Sports ...................................................................................................... 9
Fraternity and Sorority Life ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Inclusive Engagement ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Seth Flanagan, director of inclusive engagement ............................................................................................................................ 10
Leadership Programs ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Phone: 864-597-4067 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Ashley Owen, associate dean of students ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Campus Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Building Security/Access ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Crime Prevention/Safety Services ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Sex Offender Registry ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Crime Statistics (Clery requirement) ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Career Center and the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation ........................................................................... 13
Center for Community-Based Learning ........................................................................................................................ 14
Dining Services ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Meal Plans ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Dining Room, Burwell Building ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Michael S. Brown Village Center Market and Galleria .................................................................................................................. 15
Meal Trade-Out ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Food Service Policies ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Zach’s .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
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Office of Civil Rights, Compliance and Community Initiatives .................................................................................. 16
Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Financial Aid and Scholarships ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Information Technology Services ................................................................................................................................... 17
IT Help Center................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Use of Information Technology Resources ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Library ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Marketing and Communications ................................................................................................................................... 19
Post Office ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
President’s Office ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
Religious and Spiritual Life ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Chaplain .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Residence Life .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Title IX ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Wellness Center ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Medical Services ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
The Wofford Wellness Program ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Counseling Services ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Accessibility Services ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Quick Reference / Campus Contacts ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Community Helplines and Support Groups ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Local Hospitals and Emergency Care ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Building Hours ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Campus Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Emergency Response and Evacuation Testing .............................................................................................................. 27
Fire Evacuation Procedures ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Shelter in Place (Chemical Spill) .................................................................................................................................... 28
Reporting a Fire on Campus .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Emergency Medical Response Procedures .................................................................................................................... 28
Crime or Emergency Reporting (Clery requirement) .................................................................................................. 28
Campus Security Authorities (Clery requirement) ....................................................................................................... 29
Confidential Reporting Procedures (Clery requirement) ............................................................................................ 29
Identification Key Cards ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Lost and Found ................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Motor Vehicles ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Vehicle Registration ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Disability Parking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Vehicle Theft Protection .................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Protect Your Property/Insurance .................................................................................................................................... 31
Bylaws of the Wofford College Campus Union ................................................................................................... 32
Article I. Basic Structure ................................................................................................................................................ 32
Section 1. Committee Definitions ................................................................................................................................................... 32
Section 2. Chaplain ......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
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Section 3. Parliamentarian ............................................................................................................................................................... 32
Section 4. Historian ......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Article II. Committees ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
Section 1. Elections and Nominations Committee........................................................................................................................... 33
Section 2. Executive Committee ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
Section 3. The Financial Affairs Council ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Section 4. Campus Relations Committee ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Section 5. The Facilities & Sustainability Committee ..................................................................................................................... 35
Section 6. The Wellness and Safety Committee .............................................................................................................................. 36
Section 7. The Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Committee .................................................................................................. 37
Article III. Ad Hoc Committees ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Section 1. Purpose of Ad Hoc Committees ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
Section 2. Creation of Ad Hoc Committees....................................................................................................................................................... 37
Section 3. Terms of Ad Hoc Committees .......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Constitution of the Wofford College Campus Union ...................................................................................................... 38
Article I. The Judicial System ........................................................................................................................................................ 38
Section 1. Organization ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Section 2. Election of Judicial Commissioners .................................................................................................................................................. 38
Section 3. College Advocate ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Article II. The Campus Union Assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Section 1. Government of Student Body ........................................................................................................................................................... 39
Section 2. Composition of the Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................... 39
Section 3. Election of Assembly Members ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Section 4. Oath of Office .................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Section 5. Duties and Powers of the Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 40
Section 6. Standing Rules of Business ............................................................................................................................................................... 41
Section 7. Attendance Policy .............................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Section 8. General Fund Allocation Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 42
Article III. The Officers of the Campus Union ............................................................................................................................ 42
Section 1. Officers .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Section 2. Election of Officers ............................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Section 3. Oath of Office ................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Section 4. Duties of the Officers ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Article IV. Impeachment and Recall ............................................................................................................................................ 43
Section 1. Impeachment ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Section 2. Presidential Veto ............................................................................................................................................................ 44
Section 3. Recall.............................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Article V. Referenda ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
Article VI. Ratification and Amendment ....................................................................................................................... 44
Section 1. Effective Date ................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Section 2. Amendments ................................................................................................................................................................... 44
College Policies ................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Statement on the Policies ................................................................................................................................................................ 60
Goals of the College ......................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Statement of Wofford College Values ........................................................................................................................................... 61
Selected Policies ................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
PARENTAL NOTIFICATION ......................................................................................................................................... 62
DOCUMENTATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 62
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 63
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GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CONSUMPTION AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL ............ 63
Part A: Individual Student Violations of the General Provisions of Alcohol Policy and Sanctions .......................... 64
CATEGORY “A” VIOLATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 64
CATEGORY “B” VIOLATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 65
Part B: Provisions for the Possession and Consumption of Alcohol at Student Organizational and
Community Events and Associated Sanctions ................................................................................................................. 65
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 66
REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 66
SANCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING DRUGS ....................................................................................................... 67
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
SANCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Category 2: Possession and/or use of other drugs including, but not limited to, cocaine, heroin, LSD, and PCP ........................................ 68
Category 3: Possession of drug paraphernalia, including, but not limited to, pipes, roach clips, bongs, e-cigs, blunts, vapes,
hookahs, blow tubes, papers, scales or any material or apparatus containing drug residue……………………………………….69
Category 4: Present and/or an accessory during the possession, use or sale of controlled or illegal substances, including prescription
medications. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Category 5: Distribution or intent to distribute: including the sale, sharing, or exchange (including without financial gain) of
controlled, illegal or prohibited substances, to include prescription medications. .......................................................................................... 69
HEALTH RISKS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE AND ABUSE & SUPPORT ........................................... 70
Business Policies ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 74
Post Office Policy ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Publicizing Information ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Class Attendance Policies .................................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Inclement Weather Policy .................................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Involuntary Leave Policy ................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Medical Withdrawal Policy ............................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Missing Student Notification Policy ................................................................................................................................................................. 79
Office of Marketing and Communications Policies ........................................................................................................ 81
Residence Life Policies ....................................................................................................................................................... 84
Responding to Faculty and Staff Members ...................................................................................................................... 95
Student Organizations Policies .......................................................................................................................................... 95
Tobacco/Smoking Products Use Policy ............................................................................................................................ 99
Wofford College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability,
veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status. (Wofford College Board of Trustees, adopted
October 2012) The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination
policies: Director of Human Resources, 864-597-4230, or Assistant Director of Housing Operations, 864-597-4064;
address: 429 N. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663.
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College Offices and Services
Academic Administration
The provost, associate provosts, dean of international programs, assistant dean of international programs, chairs of
academic departments, registrar, dean of student success, dean of the library and assistant librarians make up the
administrative staff for the academic program. Functions and services are described in this section of the Student
Handbook.
Provost
Located on the second floor of the DuPré Administration Building
Phone: 864-597-4020 Fax: 864-597-4018
Dr. Timothy Schmitz, provost
The provost works with the president, the administrative staff, the faculty and its committees to provide leadership and
coordination for the academic program of Wofford College. Find more information, including high-impact programs
and the college’s associate provosts: https://www.wofford.edu/academics/provost
International Programs
Located in the Michael S. Brown Village Center
Phone: 864-597-4430 Fax: 864-597-4029
Amy Lancaster, dean for international programs
The Office of International Programs directs the study abroad program, coordinates international student support services,
and administers the travel/study portion of Interim. Find more information, including an application to study abroad and
frequently asked questions: https://www.wofford.edu/academics/international-programs
Undergraduate Research and Post-Graduate Fellowships
Located in the Michael S. Brown Village
Center Phone: 864-597-4402
Dr. Ramon Galinanes Jr., director of undergraduate research and post-graduate fellowships
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Post-Graduate Fellowships provides support to all aspects of the
undergraduate research and other creative activities in which students and faculty members are collaborative partners in
scholarly/creative projects. The office provides support for campus conferences and events in which student scholarship
is showcased. The office is also responsible for the recruitment and advising of students interested in national fellowships
and postgraduate scholarships including, but not limited to, Fulbright, Rhodes, James Madison, Truman, Marshall and
Gates Cambridge. Find more information: https://www.wofford.edu/academics/undergraduate-research
Chairs of Academic Departments
The chairs of the academic departments work with the faculty in their departments to develop curriculum and
instruction in their fields. Questions about courses, schedules, major requirements or career opportunities in the various
disciplines may be directed to the chair of the department in which the student is interested.
Registrar
Located on the first floor of the DuPré Administration Building
Phone: 864-597-4030 Fax: 864-597-4019
Jennifer R. Allison, registrar
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The Office of the Registrar maintains the official academic record for each student in accordance with the academic
regulations established by the Wofford College faculty and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
of 1974. A description of the rights afforded by FERPA can be found at www.wofford.edu/registrar/FERPA/ and
http://catalog.wofford.edu/academics/ferpa-annual-notice/. Student records are confidential and are not disclosed to
third parties without the explicit written consent of the student.
Academic activities, such as registration, initial advising of transfer students, collection and posting of final semester
grades, release of official transcripts, verification of the completion of all degree requirements and the conferring of
baccalaureate degrees, are managed within the office. The Office of the Registrar also manages additional aspects, such
as enrollment and degree verification, processing of withdrawals and program declarations, graduation and the
commencement ceremony. Find more information: https://www.wofford.edu/academics/registrar
Academic Support
Dr. Boyce M. Lawton III, dean of student success
The Writing Center
Wofford College offers its students the services of the Writing Center, located on the main floor of the Sandor Teszler
Library. Students have easy access to library resources as well as to computer stations for internet research and word
processing. Staffed by Dr. Julie Sexeny and several student tutors, the Writing Center is open 1-4 p.m. Monday through
Friday and 6-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. This year, the center will have only one tutor working at a time as well
as clear guidelines in place for students to work safely with each other. Tutors may help students with study, reading
and research skills, but their primary focus is to assist with writing – generating ideas, developing and supporting
claims, organization, grammar, punctuation and editing. The role of the peer tutors is to respond thoughtfully and
critically to papers at any stage of the writing process and to help students improve their writing through discussion and
instruction; they do not proofread or make corrections to papers.
Tutoring Services
Dr. Natalie Grinnell, Reeves Family Professor in the Humanities, directs the college’s Peer Tutoring Program for
students who need academic help. Through the program, the college provides free tutoring. Peer tutors are students
with excellent academic reputations who have been approved by the faculty to tutor other students. To arrange for peer
tutoring, contact peertutor@wofford.edu (all subjects). To find a tutor in a specific course, students should go to the
Learning Assistance link in the student section of myWofford and select the appropriate subject and course. An
updated list of peer tutors will be available the week before fall classes begin.
Help with Academic Concerns
Students should talk with the professor first about any problem they may have in a course. It is best to make an
appointment, but most faculty members are eager to take care of an urgent problem anytime. If students are unclear about
what is expected, do not understand the reasons for their grades, are having difficulty with the material in the course or
cannot find the resources they, they should talk with the professor.
If students have concerns that are not addressed by the professor, they should talk with their adviser or with the chair
of the department, then with the provost.
Academic regulations as well as degree and program requirements may be found in the college catalog at
www.wofford.edu/catalog. Students with questions regarding academic policies should contact the Office of
the Registrar.
Advising
Faculty members serve as advisers to help students formulate their educational objectives and to use the resources of
Wofford College to meet those objectives. Advisers also help students understand the college’s rules and requirements.
Advisers give both information and advice. They are the first contact for assistance with almost any problem students
may have. Every student has an academic adviser. Students are assigned an adviser with whom they are to work until
they select a major. The department chair or major coordinator advises students who have declared a major.
Also, individuals named below serve as advisers for students with special interests. Students are encouraged to contact
them for information.
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Pre-Med: Biology ............................................................................ Dr. John Moeller and Dr. Natalie Spivey
Pre-Med: Chemistry ......................................................................... Dr. Chris Waidner
Pre-Med: Psychology ...................................................................... Dr. Cecile Nowatka
Pre-Vet ............................................................................................ Dr. Lori Cruze
Pre-Dental ....................................................................................... Dr. Christopher Waidner
Pre-Pharmacy ................................................................................... Dr. Heidi Bostic
Pre-Engineering ............................................................................... Dr. Mackay Salley
Pre-Law ........................................................................................... Dr. David Alvis, John Fort and Dr. Dawn McQuiston
Pre-Ministry .....................................................................................The Rev. Dr. Ron Robinson
Study Abroad/Immigration ............................................................ Amy Lancaster, Bence Bays, Sara Milani
Teacher Education ........................................................................... Christina Johnson
Transfer Students ............................................................................. Jennifer Allison and Tamara Burgess
Admission
Located in Hugh S. Black Building
Phone: 864-597-4130 Fax: 864-597-4147
Brand R. Stille, vice president for enrollment
The staff is responsible for recruitment and admission of all students to Wofford College. Wofford students who are
interested in assisting the staff are invited to apply for membership to the Wofford Ambassadors. Members of this
group are responsible for providing tours for prospective students, assisting with the Hospitality Day and Scholars Day
programs. Find more information: https://www.wofford.edu/admission
Philanthropy + Engagement
Located in the Papadopoulos Building Phone: 864-597-4200
Calhoun L. Kennedy Jr., vice president of philanthropy and engagement
The Office of Philanthropy and Engagement supports the priorities of Wofford College through philanthropy, stewardship and
engagement with alumni, parents, friends and the campus community. By increasing awareness, building partnerships and
stewarding financial resources, we seek to advance the mission and vision of Wofford College. Find more information:
https://www.wofford.edu/philanthropy-engagement
Athletics
Located on the second floor of the Richardson Physical Activities Building - Phone: 864-597-4090, Fax: 864-597-4129
Joe E. Taylor Athletic Center - Phone: 864-597-4290, Fax: 864-597-4112
Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium - Phone: 864-597-4090, Fax: 864-597-4129
Scott Kull, director of athletics
Department of Athletics Mission: Wofford College will provide high-quality educational experiences for its student-
athletes through successful competition in intercollegiate athletics in the Southern Conference while simultaneously
maintaining and enhancing the academic profile and achievements of its student-athletes, paying special attention to the
needs of minorities and women and contributing significantly to the successful marketing of Wofford College. All
administrators and coaches are accessible to students. Students are involved in the athletics program as student-athletes,
cheerleaders, trainers, managers, video photographers and student assistants.
A member of NCAA Division I (Football Championship Subdivision) and the Southern Conference, Wofford offers 20
sports. Men’s teams are fielded in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, outdoor and indoor track and
tennis. Women compete in basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, outdoor and indoor track, soccer, softball, tennis and
volleyball. Rifle is offered as a co-ed sport.
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Wofford is fortunate to have some of the nation’s finest athletics and recreational facilities. These include the Jerry
Richardson Indoor Stadium, the John E. Reeves Tennis Center, the Benjamin Johnson Arena, Gibbs Stadium, the
Richardson Physical Activities Building, the Joe E. Taylor Athletic Center, Snyder Field, a softball stadium and Russell
C. King Field at Switzer Stadium. Wofford also offers practice and intramural fields for soccer and football.
Find team rosters, schedules and coaching staffs: https://woffordterriers.com
Bookstore
The Wofford College Bookstore
Located at 578 N. Church St., Suite E
Phone: 864-582-6514
Fax: 864-591-1686
Rebecca Liakos, store manager
Kathryn Carter, textbook manager
Email address: [email protected]om
Web address: www.woffordshop.com
The hours of the bookstore are 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. The store also is open
for special events and home football games. Check the store’s website or call the bookstore for most up-to-date hours.
Items available for purchase include textbooks, trade books, books by Wofford faculty, clothing, gifts, class rings and
academic regalia. Cash, checks and all major credit cards, and student book vouchers are accepted forms of payment.
The bookstore also provides shipping services.
Business Office
Located in Snyder House
Phone: 864-597-4220 Fax: 864-597-4239
Chris L. Gardner, chief financial officer
The Business Office is responsible for the management of student accounts, Perkins Loan administration, payment
of invoices, payroll processing and the accounting and finance functions of Wofford College. The chief financial
officer also supervises the Campus Post Office and auxiliary services for the college. Find more information:
https://www.wofford.edu/administration/business-office
Campus Life and Student Development
Located in the Mungo Student Center
Phone: 864-597-4040 Fax: 864-597-4049
Dean Elizabeth D. Wallace, vice president, the division of campus life and student
development
Beth Clardy, assistant to the vice president
The Division of Campus Life and Student Development supports the mission of the college by providing opportunities
and guidance so that students can develop mentally, spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically. This
is accomplished through programming organized within residence life, student activities, inclusive engagement,
leadership programs, fraternity and sorority life, the Wellness Center, campus safety, club sports and intramurals,
student government, the student judicial system and new student orientation.
The offices are open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The staff has an open-door policy and will see students without
regard for ethnicity, culture, ability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status and ability. To ensure
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that a staff member is available at a convenient time, students are encouraged to make an appointment. Students who
have an emergency may call the Office of Campus Safety at 864-597-4911.
Student Involvement
Located in Mungo Student Center
The Student Involvement team consists of the Offices of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Inclusive Engagement, Leadership
Programs, Campus Recreation & Intramurals and Student Activities. The team cultivates an environment where every
student feels connected, engaged, challenged, supported and respected. Wofford students can experience diverse and fun
co-curricular programming that allows them to discover their personal strengths and passions.
Find more information about all of the Student Involvement divisions at https://www.wofford.edu/student-
experiences/student-involvement.
Student Activities
Talicia Murphy-Dawson, director of student activities and the Mungo
Student Center
Phone: 864-597-4043
Ali Jobst, assistant director of student activities
Phone: 864-597-4061
The Office of Student Activities oversees the Mungo Student Center, supports all student organizations on campus and
the chartering process, and directly advises the programming committees of Campus Union which include Wofford
Activities Council (WAC), Wofford Athletics and Recreation (WAR) and Wofford Live. Student Activities sponsors and
supports a variety of small and large social events including (but not limited to); the Student Involvement Interest Fair,
Homecoming Week, Family Weekend, food trucks, Spring Weekend, Spring Concert and exam study breaks.
Campus Recreation, Intramurals and Club Sports
Phone: 864-597-4069
Alli Devolve, campus recreation coordinator
Wofford College offers a comprehensive program of intramural, recreation and club sports activities. These programs
include team sports, individual sports, fitness classes, competitive club sports and outdoor recreation activities.
Popular intramural team sport leagues include Terrier Tag (Wofford’s version of flag football), soccer, dodgeball,
basketball and softball. Competitive club sports offered are men’s basketball, women’s volleyball, equestrian, soccer
and swimming.
Find more information about Campus Recreation, Intramurals and Club Sports.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Phone: 864-597-4067
Karlee Tate, director of fraternity and sorority life
Fraternities and sororities have been a part of Wofford College and the co-curricular program since 1869. Sororities have
enhanced our campus life program since the 1970’s. Owing to a foundation based on social and moral character, good
citizenship and a commitment to true fraternal culture, fraternities and sororities (sometimes referred to as Greek letter
organizations) often constitute a valuable component of the student experience and complement the curricular and co-
curricular aims of the college. Wofford currently has several Greek letter organizations on campus represented among the
National Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Conference and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. The Office of
Fraternity and Sorority Life operates under a deferred recruitment model meaning a student must successfully complete at
least one semester of college before being eligible for rush, recruitment and/or the intake process. Student development,
service, leadership and scholarship are the four cornerstones of the fraternity and sorority experience at Wofford.
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Inclusive Engagement
Phone: 864-597-4047
Seth Flanagan, director of inclusive engagement
The Office of Inclusive Engagement focuses on direct support for the college’s diversity council student organizations
(DCOs). They oversee social events, budgeting, risk management and educational program support for DCOs. They also
manage access and facilities support for the Meadors AMS/NPHC House in the Greek Village. They work closely with the
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on college-wide inclusivity efforts.
Leadership Programs
Phone: 864-597-4067
Ashley Owen, associate dean of students
The Office of Leadership Programs provides ongoing and meaningful leadership development opportunities for student
organization leaders and emerging leaders on campus. The major programs of the office include The Chamber, monthly
student organization leader trainings, the Greek Leader Summit each December for new fraternity and sorority leaders and
the Leadership Wofford Summit in August.
Campus Safety
Located in Mungo Student Center
Phone: Emergency: 864-597-4911 Non-emergency: 864-597-4350, 4352
Dwayne E. Harris, campus safety director
The Office of Campus Safety is committed to providing and maintaining, to the greatest extent possible, a safe and
peaceful environment where the missions of learning, teaching and academic achievement can be accomplished. The
department is committed to providing high-quality law enforcement and security services that are responsive to the
diverse needs of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. Campus safety officers are trained and certified as state
constables through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy or armed security officers through the South Carolina
Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The officers provide for the safety and security of all who visit, study, live and work
on the campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Campus safety officers have the authority and power to arrest any
person violating South Carolina law on Wofford’s campus and property, areas immediately adjacent to the campus or
property and non-campus property that is owned or controlled by the college. All officers wear Office of Campus Safety
uniforms and are armed. All officers operate under the department’s policy and procedures manual and other
requirements set by the college. Jurisdiction of Wofford officers does not extend beyond the reportable Clery geography
as mentioned above, including areas and property not owned, leased or controlled by the college.
Campus safety officers work closely with law enforcement agencies in Spartanburg County and, in particular, with the
City of Spartanburg Police Department and the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. When Wofford students are
involved in an off-campus offense, campus safety personnel may assist with the investigation in cooperation with local,
state or federal law enforcement.
The Goodall Environmental Studies Center in Glendale, South Carolina, and the Northside Living Community are operated by
Wofford College. It is patrolled jointly by campus safety and the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. The Spartanburg County
Sheriff’s Office also works closely with campus safety and provides drug testing and investigative support to the college through
signed memoranda of agreement. The Spartanburg County Communications Department also works with campus safety officers
and has conducted several training classes for the department. Communications notifies campus safety any time there is an event on
or in proximity of campus that may affect the safety and security of the campus, enabling the prompt issuance of a campus-wide
alert or warning.
On occasion, the department has worked with law enforcement agencies outside of the county, including the South Carolina
Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The department coordinates activities with
the security and public safety departments of Spartanburg county’s six other colleges and universities and shares information
and intelligence readily. Wofford College does not have organizations that own property or regularly meet at off-campus
locations. Student organizations occasionally hold activities off campus. Campus safety officers, in accordance with South
Carolina law, do not patrol or monitor activities at these off-campus locations.
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The Office of Campus Safety is responsible for issuing identification card-key access to students and employees. All students,
faculty and staff are responsible for getting an identification card and registering all of their vehicles with the department.
Additional campus safety policies are listed elsewhere in this handbook.
Building Security/Access
Wofford College maintains an open campus. As such, the public (including but not limited to students, visitors, alumni
and parents) can and do come onto college property throughout the day and night. Residence halls and apartments are
secured 24 hours a day through a campus key card security system. Campus safety issues each student an ID card that
serves as a key card to access their residence hall. The card also opens Roger Milliken Science Center, the first floor of
the Michael S. Brown Village Center and Benjamin Johnson Arena and Fitness Center on weeknights and weekends.
During business hours, the college buildings (except residential facilities) are open to students, guests, parents,
contractors and employees. During non-business hours access to college facilities is gained through employee-issued
keys or by campus safety personnel (with prior approval). During academic holidays, residence halls are locked by
deactivating student key card systems. Campus safety officers routinely patrol the interior and exterior of campus
administrative and academic buildings at night and the exterior of residential facilities.
Crime Prevention/Safety Services
Campus safety conducts safety programs for incoming students upon arrival in August and February. Topics covered
include personal safety, property protection and campus alcohol and drug policies. Officers work with residence life staff
and conduct crime prevention presentations during residence hall meetings and programs as well as contribute
information for the residence life newsletter and college paper. Campus safety directs fire safety and prevention classes
for residence life coordinators and the resident assistants each year, and campus safety executes fire safety and evacuation
training for residents during the first 10 days of the semester. Officers also conduct evacuation drills of academic
buildings as well as administrative buildings on campus. Campus safety officers organize other programs for resident
students and campus organizations to include bike safety, vehicle maintenance, personal safety presentations and sexual
assault awareness programs throughout the year. These programs are intended to make students and employees aware of
safety and crime considerations and to encourage the campus community to take responsibility for their own safety and
security. Officers take part annually in facility safety tours that focus on working with the student-led Campus Union
Facility Affairs Committee and other concerned students and employees to include facilities staff in identifying areas of
concern, especially areas with poor lighting. Risk mitigation actions to identified areas of concern are quickly taken in
most cases within a week. Campus safety provides escorts for employees and students and are available 24 hours a day
for this service. Typical campus-wide crime prevention services and programming include:
• Operation Property ID: The Operation Property ID program is presented during all orientation programs and is on
the campus safety web page. Campus safety encourages all students to register valuable and pilferable items that they
bring to campus; forms are available online. These forms can be stored at the Office of Campus Safety and retained
by the students for identification in case items are stolen. Engravers also are available in the campus safety to mark
property. To access a useful form to record your serial numbers, go to:
https://www.wofford.edu/Wofford.edu/Documents/student-experiences/campus-safety/OperationID.pdf
• Alcohol awareness: Campus safety partners with the Office of Residence Life to sponsor alcohol awareness
programs, including those focused on the effects of alcohol impairment and related laws and a controlled drinking
exercise. Other programs sponsored by the Wellness Center and Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life also are
conducted throughout the year. All first-year students have a module to educate students about the college alcohol
and drug policy and bystander intervention strategies.
• Personal safety: Safety tips are provided for students during orientation programs and in residence life
programming in conjunction with campus safety. Emergency phones are located throughout campus and are
explained in new student orientation presentations. Campus safety provides safety escorts for any student or
employee on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To access a safety escort, call 864-597-4911.
• Workplace violence prevention/active shooter training: Campus safety provides training on workplace violence
on its website for all students and employees.
• First-year student, transfer and parent orientation: The director of campus safety educates students and their
parents on security programs, services, the card key access system, emergency notification, campus parking policies,
vehicle registration and property theft protection and identification.
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• Escorts from parking lots and to/from buildings: Campus safety officers provide a safe escort for students and
employees to ensure that they reach their destination safely. Campus safety escorts may be requested by calling 864-
597-4911 or in the RAVE Guardian app.
• Self-Defense, sexual assault awareness and bystander intervention training: Officers conduct on-going self-
defense and sexual assault awareness training in conjunction with student organizations.
• Environmental safety surveys for the campus: Campus safety works with Campus Union and the facilities staff by
conducting lighting and safety surveys of the campus. Information gained is collected and evaluated by the facilities
staff for safety and security improvement actions.
• Bicycle registration program: Campus safety offers a free bicycle registration program that allows bike owners to
register bikes on campus with the Office of Campus Safety. Campus safety provides registration permits at no cost.
To access the bicycle registration form online, go to https://my.wofford.edu/student and click on Bicycle
Registration. Go by the Office of Campus Safety and pick up a registration sticker.
• Residence Hall Security: Officers routinely check for blocked/propped doors. After the door surveys, the officers
report the issues to the office of residence life.
Sex Offender Registry
In accordance with the Federal Crime and Safety Reporting Act, Wofford College provides the website of South Carolina
sex offenders on the campus safety website. Sex offender information also can be located at
http://scor.sled.sc.gov/ConditionsOfUse.Aspx. The site lists the address of registered sex offenders and provides a picture
of the offender. To determine whether any offenders are registered within proximity of the campus, enter 429 N. Church
St., Spartanburg, S.C. 29303 and hit search. Students who live off campus and want to determine whether any sex
offenders live near your address, type that complete address in and hit search.
Crime Statistics (Clery requirement)
The college collects and submits crime statistics annually in its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and to the
Department of Education through its website. A daily crime log and the Annual Security and Fire Safety report are
available 24-hours a day on the campus safety website (https://www.wofford.edu/student-
experiences/campussafety/crime-and- incident-reports) and hard copies are available at the campus safety office in
the Mungo Student Center. Campus safety makes a written request annually to all Campus Security Authorities. All
Clery-reportable crimes occurring on campus, public property adjacent to campus and non-campus property owned
or controlled by the college is included in Wofford statistical crime data. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
is compiled and distributed annually prior to Oct.1. It can be accessed by request at the campus safety office or on
the campus safety webpage.
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Career Center and the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Located on the west end of the main floor of the Michael S. Brown Village Center Phone:
864-597-4794
P. Curt McPhail, executive director
The Career Center
At the Career Center at Wofford College, you will find knowledgeable staff who are dedicated to supporting each student in
their journey towards success. The center realizes that deciding what’s after Wofford can be stressful; but with a Wofford
education, you’ll have lots of great options.
Over the past three years, more than 98% of Wofford graduates have a positive career outcome, which means they are working,
continuing their education, serving in the military, volunteering or engaged in a professional path within six months of
graduation.
The Career Center staff focuses in three areas:
1. Meeting all students where they are and providing personalized support to each student.
2. Teaching students how to prepare for their future through job and internship searches, networking and skill building. The
center use National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career competencies as a foundation for building
skills.
3. Supporting students through a four-year strategy that builds on academic and co-curricular experiences to instill and
sharpen competencies needed for success.
The Career Center’s events, programs and individual meetings are focused on its mission to prepare students for life after
Wofford. Its vision is that every graduate has a professional skill set, the confidence to effectively manage their career and an
empowerment to achieve success.
The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Visit: www.wofford.edu/academics/entrepreneurship-innovation
The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation serves as the hub and resource center for innovation on Wofford’s campus,
offering educational opportunities, resources, a community of support and professional connections to innovators and
industry experts. It is committed to supporting student success and cultivating a lifelong, inclusive community of
entrepreneurs and innovators driving economic and social impact.
Its programs and opportunities are open to any Wofford student, faculty or staff member interested in entrepreneurship and
innovation. The office seeks to create conditions for the collaborative pursuit of new ideas.
Some of its offerings include:
- Workshops + Speakers – Engage with and learn from successful entrepreneurs and area experts by attending frequently
offered workshops or speaker events.
- Monthly Meetups – An onramp to the entrepreneurial community, these monthly meetups are a great way to meet fellow
entrepreneurs, connect with the community and learn something new.
- Terrier StartUP Challenge – Wofford’s annual new venture pitch competition. Student teams pitch their startup concepts for
their share of $10,000 in funding.
- Rocket Fuel – Workshop series offered for students in the concept stage of developing a business. The series will guide
students through the process of customer discovery, market-validation testing, prototype development and pitching. At the
conclusion of the series, participants will be given access to seed funding up to $500 to bring their idea life.
- Certificate in Entrepreneurial Thinking (Interim) - This course focuses on the entrepreneurial process involved in
generating ideas and moving from the idea stage to action. Using the tools and practices associated with evidence-based
entrepreneurship, student teams will immerse themselves in a continuous feedback loop of build, test, learn. Focus will be on
opportunity recognition, customer engagement, business model creation and prototyping and gaining market validation.
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- This course is highly experiential and designed to drive adaptability, curiosity, experimentation and collaboration in an effort
to prepare students for greater success in entrepreneurial roles with established companies, social ventures and startups.
- Summer Accelerator - This is a paid opportunity to spend the summer working on your company.
- Startup Funding - The Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation offers a variety of funding mechanisms designed to support
student founders at any stage. Contact the office to learn more about applying for Rocket Fuel, a low-interest loan, a social
enterprise grant or the Terrier StartUP Challenge.
Find more information: www.wofford.edu/careercenter
Center for Community-Based Learning
Located in the Michael S. Brown Village
Center Phone: 864-597-4400
Jessalyn W. Story, director of the Center for Community-Based Learning
Wofford’s Center for Community-Based Learning (CCBL) is the connective tissue between Wofford and
Spartanburg. It’s the primary coordinating structure for advancing campus-wide community engagement to
support the college’s strategic vision of “preparing superior students for meaningful lives as citizens.”
The CCBL can help you find and live into your purpose: “where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep
need.” Through academic community engagement in nine (and counting) academic disciplines and many
co-curricular engagement opportunities, and through thoughtfully sequencing and reflecting on these
experiences, students will: strengthen their democratic values and civic responsibility; discover their
strengths and interests; and integrate their academics and vocational aspirations – all while addressing
critical societal issues and meaningfully contributing to the public good.
Student learning outcomes from CCBL programming include: civic agency, civic identity, empathy, integrative
learning, perspective-taking, leadership, communication, knowledge of place, diversity competence and social
justice.
Opportunities for students to get involved abound, including:
• Academic civic engagement classes.
• iCAN near-peer college access mentoring.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).
• Bonner Scholars Program.
• Intergenerational Connections program.
• Internships, placements and projects with community partner organizations.
• Community service federal work study.
• “Pathways to Purpose” civic learning showcase.
Follow the CCBL on social media: www.twitter.com/civicwoco/, www.facebook.com/woffordccbl/.
Visit the center’s website: www.wofford.edu/ccbl.
Dining Services
Located on the first floor of Burwell Building
For questions about dining services, meal plans or catering requests, please call 864-597-4256 or
visit http://aviserves.com/wofford
Zach’s Food Court, Mungo Student Center:
864-597-4071
The Market, Michael S. Brown Village Center (MSBVC):
864-597-4245
Galleria at MSBVC:
864-597-5163
Terrier Grounds, Mungo Student Center
864-597-2039
Acorn Café, Roger Milliken Science Center
864-597-4255
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James Osborne, catering director
Cherie Tyger, resident director of culinary services
Keith Tyger, director of dining operations
Dining services are operated by AVI Fresh. All resident students must participate in a meal plan. Please speak
with AVI Fresh staff regarding any restrictions with the below meal plans. Meal plans feature Terrier Bucks,
reloadable dining dollars, which can be used at all dining locations. Terrier Bucks can be reloaded online or at the
cash register in the Burwell Dining Hall.
Meal Plans
Resident students choose one of the following plans:
• All Access Plan: Unlimited meal swipes plus $120 Terrier Bucks during fall semester, $30 Terrier
bucks during Interim and $120 during spring semester.
• All Access Premium Plan: Unlimited meal swipes plus $230 Terrier Bucks during fall semester, $40
during Interim, and $230 during spring semester. The price of this plan is an additional $100
per semester above the normal room and board rate.
• Meal Plan: 12 meals per week plus $220 Terrier Bucks in the fall, $50 Terrier Bucks during Interim
and $220 Terrier Bucks in the spring.
• Village Meal Plan (for students who live in the Village): 115 Meals for Fall Semester $415 Terrier
Bucks, 20 Meals for Interim plus $95 Terrier Bucks, and 115 meals for Spring semester plus $415
Terrier Bucks.
• Commuter Block: 50 meals to eat anytime in Burwell or may be used for trade outs plus $150 in
Terrier Bucks for a fee of $568; 100 meals to eat anytime in Burwell or may be used for trade outs
for a fee of $730. This meal plan can be purchased in the AVI Fresh office located on the first floor
of Burwell.
Meal plans are recorded on the Wofford ID card, which must be presented to use Terrier Bucks or meal plans
in any location. Students will not be admitted without their Wofford ID.
Dining Room, Burwell Building
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
Breakfast ....................................................................................... . 7-9:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast ...................................................................... 9:30-10:59 a.m.
Lunch .............................................................................................. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Continental Lunch ........................................................................... 1:31 p.m.-4:59 p.m.
Dinner .......................................................................................... .. 5-8 p.m. (Fridays subject to patio)
Saturday
Brunch ............................................................................................. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Late Lunch ...................................................................................... 1:30-4:59 p.m.
Dinner .......................................................................................... .. 5-7 p.m.
Sunday
Brunch ............................................................................................. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Late Lunch ...................................................................................... 1:30-4:59 p.m.
Dinner .......................................................................................... .. 5-7 p.m.
Michael S. Brown Village Center Market and Galleria
Market
Monday-Friday ................................................................................ 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday .......................................................................................... Noon-9 p.m.
Sunday ............................................................................................. 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Galleria
Monday-Thursday .......................................................................... 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / 5-9 p.m.
Friday .............................................................................................. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / 5-9 p.m.
Saturday ....................................................................................... .. 5-9 p.m.
Sunday ......................................................................................... .. 5-9 p.m.
Meal Trade-Out
Zach’s Food Court will offer meal trade-out (Monday-Friday) from 9 -10 a.m./11 a.m. – 2 p.m./ 5-9 p.m.
(Friday until 8 p.m.)
The Galleria (Michael S. Brown Village Center) will offer lunch trade-out (Monday-Friday) at 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Food Service Policies
• Food service is available when the residence halls are open.
• Takeout from the dining room are not permitted except for one piece of fruit or one ice cream cone.
• No beverage or food containers may be taken into or out of the dining room.
• Appropriate clothing (including shirts, shoes, shorts or pants) must be worn in all dining facilities.
• Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the dining areas.
• Every effort will be made to meet the needs of students with special dietary requirements. Students who are
under a physician’s care and need a special diet should contact the director of dining services and the director
of the Wellness Center for accommodations.
All retail locations on campus accept Visa and MasterCard for purchases.
Zach’s
Located on the first floor of the Mungo Student Center
Phone: 864 597-4070 or 597-4071
Rod Martin, director of retail Hours
of Operation:
Monday-Friday ................................................................................ 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday .......................................................................................... 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday .......................................................................................... .. 2-10 p.m. (Terrier Grounds Only)
AVI Fresh operates Zach’s Food Court for the benefit of Wofford students, faculty and staff. Zach’s features
Chickfil-A, Boar’s Head Deli and a variety of grab-and-go items. Zach’s accepts Terrier Bucks, cash and credit
cards. Meal trade-out will be available during lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday during the fall and
spring semesters.
Office of Civil Rights, Compliance and Community Initiatives
Located in the Snyder House Annex
Phone: 864-597-4046
Dr. Dwain Pruitt, chief equity officer
Jarvis Steele, director for civil rights, Title IX
compliance and student risk assessment
The Office of Civil Rights, Compliance and Community Initiatives collaborates with Wofford students, administrators, alumni,
faculty and staff to foster an accessible, diverse, equitable and inclusive campus community. This office also seeks to establish
partnerships with the Spartanburg community and external agencies that will enhance the college’s relationships with the city’s
residents and create educational opportunities for current and future Wofford students.
Consistent with the college’s mission, this office supports and advocates for a welcoming Wofford community committed to
intellectual exploration free of bias, discrimination and harassment as outlined in the college’s Nondiscrimination and Anti-
Harassment Policy and Procedures document. This office provides institutional oversight of Title VI, Title VII and Title IX
processes and staff.
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Facilities
Located at 640 Cumming St. (across from the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium)
Phone: 864-597-4380
Bill Littlefield, director of facilities
The physical plant’s staff are responsible for all maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of approximately 75
buildings on the 200-acre campus. Any change to or attachment to any building’s interior or exterior must be
approved and coordinated by the facilities director or vice president for facilities and capital projects. Further
information about this department for resident students is listed under residence life policies.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Located on the second floor of the Hugh S. Black
Building Phone: 864-597-4160 Fax: 864-597-4149
Carolyn B. Sparks, associate vice president for enrollment and director of financial aid
More than 90% of students at Wofford receive some type of financial assistance. This assistance ranges from one-
time scholarships to varying levels of need-based aid packages to full merit scholarships. The staff makes every
effort to work with students and their families to determine what aid is available to the student and to help make
Wofford affordable. This office also manages the student employment program. Students and their families are
encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid for information at finaid@wofford.edu. Find more information:
https://www.wofford.edu/admission/financial-aid
Information Technology Services
Located at 460 N. Church Street
Phone: 864-597-4357 (HELP) Fax: 864-597-4549
Email: help@wofford.edu
Trey Arrington, associate vice president for information technology
Information Technology Services (ITS) advances the technology resources supporting the college’s academic
rigor, student success, global experiences and community engagement. This includes instructional
technology, network services, administrative systems, audio/visual services, telephones and the IT Help
Center.
Each residence hall room is equipped with Wi-Fi, a campus cable TV connection and a wired data network connection.
All buildings on campus and many outdoor areas have Wi-Fi.
IT Help Center
The IT Help Center assists faculty, staff and students with information technology-related needs. The IT Help Center
is in Olin 207. The IT Help Center may be reached by:
• Calling 864-597-4357.
• Sending an email to help@wofford.edu.
• Using the ITS Help Request link on my.wofford.edu.
Additional information, including hours, is available at www.wofford.edu/technology.
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Use of Information Technology Resources
All members of the Wofford College community are expected to abide by the college’s information technology
policies. These polices are linked from www.wofford.edu/technology. Violations will be reported to the provost and
the dean of students.
Library
Sandor Teszler Library
General Information: 864-597-4300
Reference/Research Assistance: 864-597-4302
Circulation: 864-597-4301
Lisa Roberts, dean of the library
Wofford’s Sandor Teszler Library, built in 1969 and named for a respected leader in the textile industry, seats 400
people and is open until 1 a.m. most days, with extended hours during final exams. The library is known as a
welcoming place to study and to work on projects, and where students have space to spread out alone or to
collaborate with others. The library is equipped with computers, printers, scanners, large screen TVs that connect
to laptops for group work and group study rooms that can be reserved online.
The library’s staff provides many services, including research assistance and instruction in using the library’s rich
holdings. Each first-year student and sophomore enjoy the benefits of having their own personal librarian who will
email periodically throughout the academic year. In addition, every major subject taught on campus has a librarian
dedicated to supporting research in that field. Students may find out who their subject librarian is here:
libguides.wofford.edu/subjectlibrarians. Professional research assistance is offered by appointment with a subject
librarian or your personal librarian, as well as online, via telephone and on a walk-in basis.
Wofford’s library offers students numerous print and electronic resources and other media to support their work
in all academic areas. Its Google-like discovery service, called Wofford OneSearch, enables students to search
over 600 million resources, including e-books and e-journals, from anywhere in the world.
Additionally, the library offers dozens of databases focused on disciplines across the curriculum. The library is
a member of PASCAL, South Carolina’s academic library consortium, which provides shared access to print
and electronic collections among all the state’s institutions of higher education.
Also housed in the library are the Wofford College Archives and the records and historical materials of the
South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. The library’s Special Collections houses
approximately 6,000 volumes of books, manuscripts, ephemera and artifacts dating from the 16th through the
21st centuries. Classes frequently visit the Archives and Special Collections to use unique primary sources
available only at Wofford. Increasingly, many of these rare resources are being made accessible online
through the college’s “Digital Commons,” found at digitalcommons.wofford.edu.
The library, which was named as one of the “Outstanding Buildings of the Year” by the South Carolina
Chapter of the American Institute of Architects when it was built, now is transforming into a student-
centered academic commons. Wofford’s evolving library features flexible research, study and collaborative
spaces, wireless access everywhere, conference areas with media facilities, the Writing Center, a gallery
with exhibitions that change throughout the year and the Trey Kannaday Presentation Practice Room, where
students can record themselves on video to improve their communication and presentation skills. The
library’s web site (www.wofford.edu/academics/library) provides access to its full range of services and
resources.
Library hours:
Monday-Thursday .......................................................................... 7:45 a.m.-1 a.m.
Friday .............................................................................................. 7:45 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday .......................................................................................... 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday ............................................................................................ Noon-1a.m.
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Books circulate to students for 12-week periods with convenient phone and online renewals. DVDs and other
audiovisual items circulate for seven days. Borrowers must present a student, faculty or staff ID in order to check out
materials.
Marketing and Communications
Located at 121 College St.
Phone: 864-597-4184
Mackenzie Syiem, social media manager
Jo Ann M. Brasington, vice president for marketing and communications
Pete Scott, editorial director
Karyn J. Davis, creative director
Kevin S. Huffman, digital director
Liz Monaghan, project manager
Mark S. Olencki, photographer/digital imaging manager
Jeremy Powers, video/digital communications specialist
Bobbi Snyder, graphic designer
Rashawn Twitty, web development assistant
Trevor Anderson, director of communications
The Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) provides strategic planning, messaging, marketing,
advertising, public and media relations, communications and creative support for the college. Office team
members are responsible for strategically directing and executing the areas of creative services, digital marketing
services, features and publications, news services, marketing, advertising and photography services. Call our
office for a new brand book or visit www.wofford.edu/omc to learn more about the OMC staff, areas of
emphasis, timelines and services, logo usage and project requests.
Post Office
Located in the Mungo Student Center
Phone: 864-597-4240
Delia Patel, manager
The Campus Post Office (CPO) is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The post office is closed
on Saturdays and Sundays. All students are required to have a CPO box. Students may purchase stamps and can
mail and receive packages within the policies of the post office. Due to limited storage available in the Campus
Post Office, students are required to check boxes on a regular basis. Students are required to pick up large
items/packages such as futons, refrigerators, sofas, TVs, etc. immediately. Students should use the following
format as a return address on all outgoing mail and have correspondents use this format when sending mail to
them:
Student Name
Campus Post Office
Wofford College 429
N. Church St.
Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663
The post office email address is [email protected]. For additional information regarding the Campus Post Office
policy, refer to Business Policies.
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President’s Office
Located on the second floor of the DuPré Administration Building
Phone: 864-597-4010 Fax: 864-597-4018
Dr. Nayef H. Samhat, president
Roberta Hurley, senior vice president for administration and secretary to the Wofford Board of
Trustees
Amanda F. Gilman, president’s office coordinator of events
Samantha Swearengin, executive assistant to the president
The Office of the President houses the chief executive officer of Wofford College – the president – and the
administrative personnel working most closely with the president daily. The president is the college officer with
whom authority for the daily activities of the college rests. Official contact with the Wofford Board of Trustees, the
official governing body of the college, is maintained through the Office of the President.
Religious and Spiritual Life
Located on the first floor of Main Building, Yorke Family Portico
entrance
Phone: 864-597-4050 Fax: 864-597-4059
Email: chaplain@wofford.edu
The Rev. Dr. Ron Robinson, Perkins-Prothro Chaplain and Professor of Religion, director of interfaith programs
Elizabeth M. Fields, director of the Halligan Center for Religious and Spiritual Life
Religious and spiritual life is under the direction of the college chaplain. The resources of the chaplain’s office and
the Halligan Center for Religious and Spiritual Life are available to all members of the college community,
regardless of race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, gender or ability. Wofford
College is a welcoming community to all persons whether or not they are part of a religious or faith tradition.
The Halligan Center for Religious and Spiritual Life is:
•
The coordinating home for the diverse religious observance on the Wofford campus. A well-being resource for
students, staff and faculty.
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Home to Wofford’s expanding interfaith program.
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Home to campus engagement, from a faith perspective, of issues in the world today.
Whether one is wrestling with big questions or searching for a community of faith, attempting to discern talents,
passions and strengths while deciding what to do in life or ready to commit to direct service and action, the Halligan
Center is a valuable resource of encouragement, contemplation and connection for the Wofford community.
Wofford has several locations for group and individual religious and spiritual activities. These include Leonard
Auditorium, Mickel Chapel and the Masjid, all in Main Building. Martha’s Garden, located near the Pavilion, is a
favorite spot for prayer and reflection. The Labyrinth at Glendale Shoals, at the Goodall Environmental Studies Center,
is a favorite off-campus site for meditation and contemplation in a beautiful natural setting.
The Halligan Center offers a variety of worship experiences on campus. Seasonal and traditional services of
worship, such as the Blessing of the Entering Class, Candlelight Carols and Baccalaureate, are held on selected
days. Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday services are well attended on campus. Other campus-wide events
include the Lighting of the Menorah and the Passover Seder. Jun’ah Prayers are offered on occasion. A Simple
Time, a midweek time of communion and contemplation led by the chaplain, is held in Mickel Chapel each
Wednesday. Weekly meditation times are offered. Arise, a hip-hop worship experience is offered weekly.
Numerous study and discussion groups occur on campus. Listings are available outside the Halligan Center and
by social media. In addition, the Halligan Center helps students of any faith who wish to find a local place of
worship.
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One of Wofford’s signature efforts is around interfaith programming. Students from across a variety of religious and
spiritual and secular worldviews come together to form friendships, learn from each other and serve the community.
Wofford has consistently received national recognition for its leadership in interfaith community service. Two
Interfaith Fellows (students) lead the campus Interfaith Youth Core and the Better Together campaign. Faculty offer
courses on interfaith engagement.
Religious groups from several traditions, including Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Christian (Roman Catholic,
Protestant and Orthodox), have regular meetings and periodic lectures and forums. Professionally trained and
credentialed leaders serve as campus ministers for these groups. Parachurch groups, such as Campus Outreach
and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, have non-credentialed or volunteer staff and offer activities on campus and
in the community. Student- organized religious and spiritual groups function on campus as well.
Convocations dealing with issues of religion, spirituality and ethics are open to the campus community.
Wofford College Religious & Spiritual Life contacts include:
Baptist (CBF)
Rev. Matt Johnson
864-582-7467
Baptist (NBC)
Dr. Larry Crudup
864-582-1478
Baptist (Southern)
Todd Williams
864-699-4292
Buddhist
Watlao Buddha Ratnaram
(Temple)
864-599-0408
Episcopal
Zac Blankenship
864-585-2268
Greek Orthodox
Father George
864-585-5961
Hindu
Hindu Society of Spartanburg
864-599-7048
Interfaith Youth Core
Dr. Ron Robinson
864-597-4051
Jewish
TBA
Professor Patricia Nuriel
864-597-4905
Lutheran
The Rev. Wade Apel
864-583-8167
Muslim
Dr. Courtney M. Dorroll
864-597-5026
Reformed
University
Fellowship
Oliver Pierce
865-257-2105
Roman Catholic
Michael Scheske
843-697-0133
United Methodist
Rev. Brad Gray
Rev. Megan Gray
864-585-4801
UKirk
Rev. John Daniel DeBevoise
(864) 583-4531
Chaplain
Located on the first floor of Main Building, Rooms 03 & 05, Yorke Family Portico Entrance
Phone: 864-597-4050 Fax: 864-597-4059 Email:
robinsonrr@wofford.edu
The Rev. Dr. Ron Robinson, Perkins-Prothro Chaplain and Professor of Religion
Elizabeth M. Fields, director of the Halligan Center for Religious and Spiritual Life
The Office of the Chaplain is in the Halligan Center for Religious and Spiritual Life in Main Building. The
chaplain leads campus events and provides a pastoral and social activist presence for the campus. The
chaplain, who supports and advises students from many faiths, is available for pastoral care and counseling
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and coaching and works with students, faculty and staff as they grapple with spiritual matters, relationship
concerns and vocational and career issues. Rooted deeply in the college’s relationship with the United
Methodist Church and the Wesleyan tradition, the work of the chaplain places a strong emphasis on social
justice. The resources of the Office of the Chaplain and the Halligan Center for Religious and Spiritual Life are
available to all members of the college community regardless of religion, race, culture, sexual orientation,
socioeconomic status, gender or ability.
Residence Life
Located in the Mungo Student Center
Phone: 864-597-4045 and 864-597-5100
Kendra Ivins, director of residence life
Cynthia Moberly, assistant director of
housing operations
The director of residence life oversees residential education, administration and policy within the residence hall system.
The Office of Residence Life is committed to providing students with a safe and secure environment that fosters student
development, facilitates community mindedness, supports academic success and celebrates diversity.
Find more information: https://www.wofford.edu/student-experiences/residence-life
Title IX
Located in the Snyder House Annex
Phone: 864-597-4048
Jarvis Steele, director for civil rights, Title IX compliance, and student risk assessment
The Title IX has ultimate oversight responsibility for handling Title IX–related complaints and for identifying
and addressing any patterns or systemic problems involving sexual misconduct as well as complaints regarding
discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, handicap or national
origin. The Title IX office is available to meet with individuals who are involved with or concerned about
issues or college processes, incidents, patterns or problems related to sexual misconduct, discrimination or
harassment.
Wellness Center
Located in the Hugh R. Black House
Monday-Friday, Medical Services hours 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Counseling hours 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Emergency
care is available after office hours by contacting campus safety at 864-597-4911.
Phone: 864-597-4370
Wellness Center webpage
Perry Henson, director of counseling & accessibility services
Lisa Lefebvre, director of employee wellness and medical services
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Medical Services
College Physicians
Baker Boles, MD
Christian Nowatka, MD
Wofford College maintains a campus health care program to provide primary care for resident students
and to educate students and employees on preventive measures concerning their health and well-being.
An appointment is required to be seen at the Wellness Center. Log in to myWofford and choose the Wellness
Center/Patient Portal tab or call 864-597-4370 to make an appointment. You can also send secure messages through
the patient portal to the nurse/nurse practitioner.
Medical Services is staffed from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday by licensed health care providers,
including nurse practitioners. The nurse practitioner can diagnose, treat and prescribe medicines in most cases of
illnesses and injuries. If needed, students will be referred to the college physicians. Non-emergency visits to the
Wellness Center should be made at times that do not conflict with classes. Students must assume the responsibility
for communicating directly with their professors in matters concerning missed classes, assessments or exams
because of illness or injury.
Payment of the comprehensive fee entitles full-time enrolled students to office visits to see the Wofford physicians
in ordinary cases of illness. In other health situations, students can be seen by the doctors but are not covered by
the fee. This fee also entitles students to unlimited visits to the Wellness Center. On-campus office services such as
labs, procedures, injections and prescription medications have a nominal fee when seen in the Wellness Center and
are due at time of service.
The Spartanburg Medical Center emergency department and EMS are minutes away and are available for emergency
situations when warranted.
Regional Nurse on Call is a free service that provides accurate health and wellness information by phone from
a registered nurse. This service operates 24 hours a day. The number is 864-591-7999.
The Wofford Wellness Program
The Wellness Program provides the Wofford community with wellness programming throughout the year.
Counseling Services
Counseling services are available to Wofford students as part of the comprehensive fee. Services are available to
assist students in navigating some of most stimulating and rewarding times they will experience. Counselors see
students for a variety of concerns and issues that may range from mild distress to more serious psychological
issues. Counselors also may facilitate access to on-campus psychiatric services for medication on a time-limited
basis and for a nominal fee.
To make arrangements to see one of the college counselors, schedule a counseling appointment.
Students will be responsible for fees for any off-campus counseling. Contact the Wellness Center for more
information.
Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services staff coordinates assistance for students with disabilities. In accordance with the
provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Wofford College seeks to provide disabled students with reasonable accommodations needed to ensure access
to the programs and activities of the college. Accommodations, determined on an individual basis, are designed
to meet a student’s needs without altering the nature of the college’s instructional programs. A student in need
of accommodation must submit proper documentation through the student tab on myWofford. Guidelines for
documentation are available from the Wellness Center or online at Wofford Accessibility.
If you need further assistance, please email accessibili[email protected] or make an appointment online
through the Wellness Center patient portal.
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Quick Reference / Campus Contacts
FOR
TALK TO
IN THE
AT
Absences
See professors
Individual offices
Individual extensions
(check online directory)
Accessibility Services
Perry Henson
Sandy Hammett
Blackwell-Quattlebaum Center
864-597-4373
864-597-4375
Academic Problems
Professors or advisers
Individual offices
Individual extensions
(check online directory)
Admission
Megan Tyler
Hugh S Black Building, 1st floor
864-597-4142
Advancement
Papadopoulos Building
864-597-4200
Alumni Affairs
Papadopoulos Building
864-597-4198
Athletics
Richard Johnson
Richardson Physical Activities
Building
864-597-4090
Automobiles
Campus Safety
Mungo Student Center
864-597-4352
Bills, Fees, Tuition
Snyder House
864-597-4228
Books and Supplies
Rebecca Liakos
Wofford Bookstore 578
N. Church St.
864-582-6514
Business Affairs
Snyder House
864-597-4233
Campus Calendar
Marketing/Communications
864-597-4184
Campus Safety
Dwayne Harris
Mungo Student Center
864-597-4350
Campus Ministry
Ron Robinson
Main Building, 1st floor
864-597-4051
Campus Union
Beth Wallace
Mungo Student Center, 2nd floor
864-597-4041
Career Counseling
LaTasha Smith-Tyus
Career Center
864-597-4261
Counseling
Kellie Buckner
Blackwell-Quattlebaum Center
864-597-4356
Perry Henson
Blackwell-Quattlebaum Center
864-597-4373
Ron Robinson
Main Building, 1st floor
864-597-4051
Tiara Woney
Blackwell-Quattlebaum Center
864-597-4396
Emergencies
Campus Safety
Mungo Student Center
864-597-4911
Beth Wallace
Mungo Student Center, 2nd floor
864-597-4041
Exams
Jennifer Allison
DuPré Administration Building
864-597-4030
Financial Aid,
Scholarships
Carolyn Sparks
Hugh S. Black Building, 2nd
floor
864-597-4161
Food Service
Cherie Tyger
Burwell Building
864-597-4252
Fraternities, Sororities
Karlee Tate
Mungo Student Center, 2nd floor
864-597-4062
Housing
Cynthia Moberly
Mungo Student Center, 2nd floor
864-597-
Illness
Tammy Gilliam
Blackwell-Quattlebaum Center
864-597-4370
Amanda Mandlove
Blackwell-Quattlebaum Center
864-597-4370
Lisa Lefebvre
Blackwell-Quattlebaum Center
864-5974370
International Programs
Amy Lancaster
Michael S. Brown Village Center
864-597-4430
Intramurals
Talicia Murphy-Dawson
Mungo Student Center
864-597-4043
IT Help Center
Kashalett Foster
Franklin W. Olin Building, 207
864-597-4357
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Jobs
Curt McPhail
Career Center
864-597-4262
Library
Lisa Roberts
Sandor Teszler Library
864-597-4300
Lost and Found
Campus Safety
Mungo Student Center
864-597-4350
Mail
Campus Post Office
Mungo Student Center
864-597-4240
Facilities
Bill Littlefield
Cumming Street Facility
864-597-4381
Menu Line
Cherie Tyger
Burwell Building
864-597-4251
Military Science/ROTC
Daniel Building
864-597-4337
Music
Montgomery Music Building
864-597-4597
Montgomery Music Building
864-597-4597
News Media
Dudley Brown
Marketing/Communications
864-597-4538
Parents’ Programs
Thom Henson
Papadopoulos Building
864-597-4208
Registration
Jennifer Allison
DuPré Administration Building
864-597-4030
Service Learning
Jessalyn Story
Michael S. Brown Village Center
864-597-4403
Sexual Misconduct, Title
IX
Jarvis Steele
Mungo Student Center
864-597-4048
Student ID Cards
Campus Safety
Mungo Student Center
864-597-4351
Student Organizations
Talicia Murphy-Dawson
Mungo Student Center, 2nd floor
864-597-4043
Student Publications
Drew Timmons
Student Publications Manager
864-680-0482
Student Records,
Transcripts
DuPré Administration Building
864-597-4030
Summer Session
Jennifer Allison
DuPré Administration Building
864-597-4030
Theatre
Mark Ferguson
Rosalind Sallenger Richardson
Center for the Arts
864-597-4080
Transfer Credits
Tamara Burgess
DuPré Administration Building
864-597-4030
Veterans Affairs
Tamara Burgess
DuPré Administration Building
864-597-4030
Wellness Resources
Lisa Lefebvre
Blackwell-Quattlebaum Center
864-597-4371
Withdrawal
Jennifer Allison
DuPré Administration Building
864-597-4030
Beth Wallace
Mungo Student Center, 2nd floor
864-597-4041
Zach’s
Cherie Tyger
Mungo Student Center, 1st floor
864-597-4070
Community Helplines and Support Groups
AIDS Hotline
1-800-448-0440
Alcoholics Anonymous
864-585-1930
Forrester Center for Behavioral Health
864-582-7588
Carolina Pregnancy Center
864-582-4673
Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
1-800-866-HOPE
Crisis (Mental Health Association)
864-583-5802
Drug Information Hotline
1-877-297-6347
Eating Disorders (Mental Health Association)
864-582-3104
Gamblers Anonymous (Mental Health Association)
864-582-3104
Lawyer Referral Service
1-800-868-2284
Mental Health Center
864-585-0366
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition 24-hour Crisis Line
1-800-273-5066
Sexual Assault Victims Group
864-583-9803
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
1-800-227-8922
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Spartanburg Health Department
864-596-2227
Substance Abuse Information
1-800-662-HELP
Survivors of Suicide (Mental Health Association)
864-582-3104
Local Hospitals and Emergency Care
Emergency
911
Spartanburg Medical Center - Mary Black Campus
864-573-3000
Spartanburg Medical Center
864-560-6000
Regional Nurse on Call
864-591-7999
Building Hours
Blackwell-Quattlebaum Center
Medical Services, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Counseling 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Emergency care is
available after office hours by contacting campus safety, the resident assistant on duty and/or the student
affairs staff person on call.)
Michael S. Brown Village Center – Market and Galleria
Monday-Thursday
Market
8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Galleria
11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m.-9 p.m.
11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Saturday
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sunday
4-8 p.m.
Noon-9 p.m.
Burwell Building
All Week, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
Mungo Student Center
All week, 6 a.m.-midnight
DuPré Administration
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Great Oaks Hall, Roger Milliken Science Center
24 hours a day for studying
Benjamin Johnson Fitness Center and Arena
All week, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Main Building
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Roger Milliken Science Center
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Franklin W. Olin Building
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 2-11 p.m.
Joe E. Taylor Athletic Center (Weight Room)
Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
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Sandor Teszler Library
Librarian available
Monday-Thursday., 8 a.m.-1 a.m.
Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m.-midnight
Sunday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.; 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Wofford Bookstore
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Zach’s, Mungo Student Center
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, closed
Campus Safety
Emergency Response and Evacuation Testing
Wofford College emergency management functions follow the guidelines of the college’s Emergency Operation
Plan. The plan, prepared and updated by Wofford’s Emergency Preparedness Committee, outlines response operations
utilizing the all-hazards approach. In addition to a formal Emergency Operations Center framework, the plan also
established a cadre of building response personnel, collectively known as floor wardens and building captains. The
building response personnel are instrumental in communicating with occupants about emergency procedures,
announced drill information, and providing drill and exercise feedback. The Emergency Preparedness Committee
conducts at least one exercise or drill annually to assess and evaluate emergency plans and capabilities.
Emergency response and evacuation procedures are tested at least once per semester in residence facilities in the
form of severe weather, shelter-in-place or fire drills. Drills and exercises may be announced or unannounced and
serve to enable campus safety and the Wofford residence life staff to evaluate emergency notification equipment
effectiveness/functionality and egress routes/shelter locations. Campus safety submits results indicating a need for
improvement for follow-up corrective actions. RAs provide each student educational evacuation information at hall
meetings at the beginning of each school year and written emergency and evacuation information is posted on each
hall or residential facilities. Subsequent evacuation training is typically available for students at other times during
the year in the form of residence life programs. Campus safety provides residence hall evacuation training,
typically in conjunction with fire safety and extinguisher training conducted by the fire marshal. A trained
residence life staff is always available to provide assistance and guidance to resident students.
Campus safety conducts and supervises other drills and exercises including but not limited to armed intruder
exercises and drills, tabletop exercises, or severe weather drills for the campus community at least annually.
Campus safety will coordinate these exercises and drills and maintains records of each to include the time and date
of the exercise, number of participants, an evaluation of the drill or exercise and whether or not the exercise or drill
was announced. When possible, campus safety will invite evaluators from other agencies or departments to evaluate
the effectiveness of the activity. The college will publish a summary of its evacuation plans and procedures with at
least one drill per year. Emergency procedures are located at www.wofford.edu//studentexperiences/campus-
safety/emergency-operations
Fire Evacuation Procedures
The fire alarm system provides audible and visible notification. A loud buzzer and flashing strobe lights notify
occupants that the fire alarm system has been activated. When the fire alarm activates, all occupants should ensure
that nearby persons are aware of the emergency, quickly proceed to a marked EXIT. In the event of a fire in a
residence hall, RAs will pull a fire alarm even if an alarm has already sounded on the way out of the closest exit. Call
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the Office of Campus Safety (864-597-4351) immediately after you have cleared the building and are in your
designated assembly area. All residents will evacuate the building using the closest, unblocked exit and go directly to
the assembly area listed above.
Never attempt to use an elevator. If in a class, find your classmates at your assembly area because your instructor
will be trying to get accountability. Try to stay out of parking lots because that is a likely place for emergency
vehicles to gather. Never assemble near a hydrant or fire department connection (FDC). Never gather along curbs or
fire lanes. These will be used by the emergency vehicles and crews. Some of these assembly areas seem a long
distance from the dorm but they are clear of hydrants and FDCs. Evacuation assembly areas are located at:
https://www.wofford.edu/Wofford.edu/Documents/Student%20Experiences/Campus%20Safety/Fire%20
Evacuation%20Assembly%20Areas.pdf
Shelter in Place (Chemical Spill)
• Enter a building, preferably your residence hall.
• Close all exterior doors and windows. Place a towel at bottom of doors and windows.
• RA/RDs will check that other exterior doors and windows not in student rooms are shut.
• Physical Plant/other employees will shut off heating and air units if possible and safe to do so.
• No one will leave any building without official authorization.
Reporting a Fire on Campus
Any student or employee or visitor is encouraged to report fires on college owned or controlled property immediately
to campus safety at 864-597-4911, Spartanburg 911 (call Campus Safety immediately after calling 911), facilities at
864-597- 4380, residence life (on-call RA phone or residence life office at 864-597-4000 or any staff member of the
Division of Campus Life and Student Development at 864-597-4000.
Emergency Medical Response Procedures
Students, employees and visitors should report any medical emergency situation to the Office of Campus
Safety immediately at 864-597-4911. Campus safety dispatchers will send a Wofford officer to the scene to evaluate
the situation and begin basic first aid (if appropriate). If EMS or other assistance is required, officers, through
dispatch, can make the call. The campus community also may call 911 directly, but the department requests that
they call campus safety immediately after the 911 call so that officers can quickly begin life saving measures (if
necessary) and guide EMS to the scene.
Crime or Emergency Reporting (Clery requirement)
Students and employees are encouraged to report all crimes, emergencies and safety issues to the Office of Campus
Safety or other appropriate law enforcement agencies in a timely and accurate manner. To report an emergency or
crime, one can call 864-597-4350 or 864-597-4911 in the event of an active criminal/emergency incident. Officers
will answer the emergency number 24 hours a day and will respond to the caller. Students and employees may also
call 911 for local law enforcement or emergency assistance but must keep in mind that campus safety may not know
about the call or be able to render immediate assistance. For students and employees at the Goodall Center in
Glendale, please call 911 for an emergency or active criminal situation and then call campus safety at 864-597-4911
for a timely follow-up. Students may also report issues and concerns to those employees listed below as Campus
Security Authorities or local law enforcement. as well. Key phone numbers to report emergencies are:
1. Campus Safety 864-597-4911
2. Spartanburg City Police/Fire/EMS Department 911
3. Dean of Students: 864-597-4041
4. Wellness Center: 864-597-4370
5. Assistant Dean of Students for Residence Life: 864-597-4068
6. Assistant Dean of Students for Student Involvement: 864-597-4048
7. Director of Student Activities: 864-597-4043
8. Title IX Coordinator (Sexual Misconduct/Harassment) 864-597-4047
9. Title IX Deputy Coordinators 864 597-4048/4066
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10. Human Resources Director
864-597- 4227
11. Any Campus Security Authority as listed below:
Campus Security Authorities (Clery requirement)
Wofford is required to disclose “statistics concerning the occurrence of certain criminal offenses reported to local
law enforcement agencies or any official of the institution who is defined as a “Campus Security Authority” or
CSA.” Students and employees report crimes listed below to the identified CSAs for the purpose of making timely
warning reports and the inclusion of the crimes in the annual statistical disclosure in the Annual Security/Fire Safety
Report.
The law defines Campus Security Authority as: “An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for
student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline and campus judicial
proceedings.” Officials at Wofford include the dean of students, who has overall responsibility for student discipline
and all student programming; the assistant dean of students for residence life, who oversees student housing; the
assistant dean of student for student involvement, who oversees student co-curricular activities and has significant
responsibility for Fraternity and Sorority Life; campus safety officers and dispatchers; the Title IX coordinator and all
deputy coordinators; the director of human resources; the athletics director and associate athletics directors; team
coaches; the director of the Wellness Center; all faculty and staff members who lead student short-stay trips; student
workers who provide safety escorts for the college; and faculty and staff advisers to student organizations who have
significant responsibility for student and campus activities.
The criminal offenses for which these officials are required to disclose statistics are murder/non-negligent
manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, sex offenses (forcible and non-forcible), robbery, aggravated assault, burglary,
motor vehicle theft, arson, liquor law violations, drug abuse violations and weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
Confidential Reporting Procedures (Clery requirement)
Victims of crime sometimes do not want to pursue action through either the college judicial system or local or state
legal system. The college encourages victims to consider making a confidential report in cases in which the victim does
not want to pursue action so that incidents can be dealt with and/or documented. With the victim’s permission, the
director of campus safety can file a report on the incident without revealing the identity of the victim. With such
information, the college can maintain an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students and other
members of the college community and quickly notify the campus of an immediate danger or threat.
The information also allows campus officials to identify patterns of crime on or near the campus. These reports are
counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics for the college. If a victim or witness desires to make a
confidential report, they may do so through the Office of Campus Safety or any other Campus Security Authority on
campus. Any Campus Security Authority (other than volunteers or student employees) can be reached by dialing 864-
597-4000 and asking for the official by name or position.
The college chaplain, when acting as a pastoral counselor, or employees of the Wellness Center who are licensed
counselors and serving in that capacity, are not considered Campus Security Authorities and are not required to
report crimes for inclusion into the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. These counselors are encouraged to
inform persons being counseled of the procedures to report crimes on a voluntary basis, if and when such counsel is
appropriate. When a student or employee informs one of these Campus Security Authorities about a crime or
emergency situation, the official will notify campus safety immediately. If the complainant is a client of the Wellness
Center or sports medicine, the official will make the report detailed, but limited to preclude any HIPAA violation. If
there is a life-threatening situation or one that potentially involves the loss of sight or limb unless an immediate, fully
disclosed report is made, the official will notify the Office of Campus Safety immediately.
Students also may disclose a crime or situation anonymously through the Silent Witness reporting system. This
system can be found at https://www.wofford.edu//student-experiences/campus-safety/links-resources/silent-
witnessform and goes directly to the director of campus safety and is completely anonymous. The Silent Witness form
is easy to use, quickly delivered and can be responded to 24 hours a day.
The Office of Campus Safety officers submit to the facilities department (via School Dude, accessible via
myWofford; email; telephone; or work list to repair outdoor lighting, inoperable exit doors and other items that may
affect the safety of students and employees.
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Identification Key Cards
Every student taking a course for credit must have an ID card. The ID card, issued to the holder, is the property of
Wofford College. This card is the student’s means of identification in connection with food service, library
privileges, athletics events and facilities, student health services, the bookstore, the Business Office and any other
college functions to which students may be entitled. Photographs for the ID-Key Access Card are taken during
new student orientation and the first week of each academic term. The ID card must always be carried and must be
presented and/or surrendered upon the request of authorized Wofford College personnel (campus safety officers,
any member of the administrative staff). The status of a non-Wofford College person will be assumed for any
person (including any student) who refuses to present or surrender Wofford-issued or other official identifications
to authorized college personnel. Such persons will be escorted from the campus. In case of violation of legal
statutes, such violations will be remanded to the civil authorities. If a student’s relationship to Wofford College is
terminated, the card must be returned immediately to the Campus Life and Student
Development. If an ID card is lost, a replacement card can be made for a $25 fee in the Office of Campus Safety
during regular business hours. Since the ID card controls access to the residence halls, it is important to report a lost
or stolen card immediately. Students may file a lost or stolen ID card report any time, 24 hours a day, by contacting
the Office of Campus Safety at 864-597-4350.
Lost and Found
Students may contact the Office of Campus Safety, 864-597-4350; the dean of students’ office, 864-597-4040; or the
dispatch center, 864-597-4000; when trying to locate lost items.
Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Registration
All students and all employees who drive, operate or control, park, let stand or otherwise use or maintain a motor vehicle
at Wofford College are required to register the vehicle with the Office of Campus Safety.
Campus safety will issue students and employees parking decals, which must be affixed to their vehicles on the left
back (driver’s side) window. There is no cost to the student or employee to register a vehicle for the academic year.
However, failure to register a vehicle will result in a fine of $20 per day. Students and employees must register
their vehicles within 48 hours of their arrival. Wofford College parking regulations are located on the campus
safety website at https://www.wofford.edu/Wofford.edu/Documents/student-
experiences/campussafety/ParkingAndTrafficRules.pdf . These regulations are in effect throughout the calendar
year. Failure to comply with the regulations may result in ticketing or towing of the vehicle at the owner’s expense.
Wofford students are responsible for informing their guests of these regulations.
Wofford College reserves the right to search vehicles on or adjacent to college property for the purpose of safety,
maintenance, legal or emergency situations.
Disability Parking
Disability parking permits are available through Office of Accessibility Services. These permits do not
eliminate the need for a student to have a regular campus parking permit for his/her vehicle. Students must
complete a request through myWofford and submit documentation unless the student possesses an official
disability-parking permit issued by a county/state. The documentation should include the timeframe for which
the permit is being requested. When a Temporary Disability Permit is issued to a student, the student must
place it on the driver’s side of the front dashboard. A copy of the temporary parking permit will be sent to the
Department of Campus Safety for college records.
Vehicle Theft Protection
Wofford College assumes no responsibility for the care or protection of any vehicle or its contents while
operated or parked on campus. Valuables should be removed. Thefts of or damage to a vehicle should be
reported immediately to campus safety at 864-597-4911.
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Protect Your Property/Insurance
Wofford College is not responsible for the loss, damage or theft of any personal property. Students wishing to
protect themselves from the possibility of such losses should cover their belongings with the appropriate
insurance. Renter’s insurance is generally available through the companies that carry vehicular and/or home
insurance. Frequently, existing homeowner’s policies carried by parents cover a student’s personal property for
the duration of the student’s college career. Students should investigate these policies before arriving on campus.
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Bylaws of the Wofford College Campus Union
Enacted April 22, 1971
Amended February 12, 2024
Article I. Basic Structure
Section 1. Committee Definitions
A. Committees are the basic working units of the Campus Union Assembly. It is not, however, a pre-
requisite that committee members be assembly members. Any full time student may apply to
serve on the assembly committees.
B. Each committee is a working group of the assembly. The basic function, purpose and organiza-
tion are defined and listed below. The committees intentionally are given broad purposes and
flexible definition in order to allow for maximum creativity on the part of the committee members.
They are allowed to determine their own composition as their functions and needs demand.
C. The attendance policy for each Campus Union committee will be set by each committee at the
beginning of the term by a majority vote of the committee members and must be approved by the
Executive Committee. Any member of a Campus Union committee who violates these terms of
the Campus Union committee’s attendance policy will be automatically removed from their his/her
seat on the committee upon a case review by the Elections and Nominations Committee and be
declared ineligible for re-election to the general assembly. If they are elected members of the
Campus Union Assembly, they also automatically will be removed from their seat on the assem-
bly upon a case review by the Elections and Nominations committee and be declared ineligible
for re-election to the general assembly or officer position. It will be up to the committee chair’s
discretion as to what constitutes a missed meeting.
D. All standing and ad hoc committees are answerable directly to the assembly, and ad hoc commit-
tees are answerable to the executive committee. Any committee action is subject to the approval
of the assembly by a simple majority. Periodic reports of activities and plans must be presented to
the assembly. The assembly may call for a report from a committee at any time. Funding of the
committees shall be handled by the Financial Affairs Committee.
Section 2. Chaplain
The assembly shall elect a chaplain from the voting membership to provide devotions at the beginning of
each assembly meeting. The chaplain also must coordinate the formal acknowledgment of passings that
affect members of the Wofford community with the Assistant to the Vice President of Campus Life & Stu-
dent Development.The chaplain will coordinate with the secretary on communicating the condolences of
the Campus Union to the affected person(s), family and the Wofford community at large.
Section 3. Parliamentarian
The parliamentarian, following the election or appointment of new members of the assembly, shall lead a
training session on Robert’s Rules of Order. They shall collaborate with the Campus Union Executive Of-
ficers to schedule and host the training. They shall give a weekly report at the end of every Campus
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Union Meeting on how Robert's Rules were implemented and any other comments they may have to bet-
ter the structure and order of the meetings regarding these rules and the language used throughout the
meeting.
Section 4. Historian
The assembly shall elect a historian to give historical remarks at the beginning of each assembly meeting.
Article II. Committees
Section 1. Elections and Nominations Committee
A. Duties
a. This committee shall be responsible for setting and publicizing dates for all elections, re-
sponsible
for the mechanics and actual conduct of elections, responsible for publicly posting the
names of those persons elected, responsible for informing the candidates running for a
particular office of the final vote count corresponding to that office and responsible for all
other post-election matters, including runoff elections.
b. This committee shall nominate students to serve in various committee capacities and
shall nominate persons to serve on the various faculty and administrative committees.
c. This committee shall appoint students in good standing [a student who is not presently
serving any sanctions imposed by a judicial body] with the college and the assembly two
weeks after the election of the assembly. Assembly members will turn over at the end of
their delegate terms.
d. The committee chair appointees will be appointed to their respective committees within
two weeks of Campus Union assembly elections. They will serve on the committee until
the end of the academic year and then assume the position of chair.
e. All nominations made by the committee are subject to approval by the assembly.
f. This committee may recommend removal of a committee chair, subject to the approval of
the assembly.
g. The Vice President shall report all proceedings of this committee to the assembly.
B. Membership
a. Chair: Vice president of the Campus Union
b. Secretary of the Campus Union
c. Treasurer of the Campus Union
d. One first year, one sophomore, one junior, one senior, and one at large assembly mem-
ber nominated and elected by the assembly as a whole. The size of this committee is not
flexible.
C. Election Rules and Regulations
a. Campaign materials may be placed in the following locations:
i. Exterior doors and stairwell doors of the following residence halls: Dupre,
Greene, Marsh, Shipp, Carlisle, Wightman and Lesesne. Flyers may not be
placed on students’ room doors without their permission.
ii. Approved bulletin boards in the Mungo Student Center and the Olin Building.
iii. Flyers may be placed on the doors and interior of the Village laundry facility.
b. If not specifically noted above, campaign materials are not permitted.
c. All candidates are responsible for removing all campaign materials and signs within 48
hours of the completion of the election.
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d. Campaigns may begin whenever the undersigned candidate may see fit as long as these
regulations are followed.
e. Write-in campaigns are allowed as long as they are run in compliance with all election
regulations.
f. Only flyers, handbills, stickers, food items, or buttons may be passed out by candidates.
No gift items may be given away by candidates or representatives (this includes, but is
not limited to: pencils/pens, t-shirts, etc.)
g. Each candidate is allowed to use 5 large posters and 25 flyers. At-large candidates and
cabinet position candidates may use 10 large posters and 50 flyers.
h. Campaign literature may NOT be placed under any residence hall room doors, unless the
candidate is involved in a run-off.
i. Campaign literature may NOT be emailed unless it is personalized and individually sent.
j. The use of social media, including but not limited to Groupme, Instagram, and Facebook,
is permissible for use in campaigning.
k. Messages may be sent to student organization leaders asking for the opportunity to meet
with the organization or asking for an endorsement provided that the message is person-
alized and individually sent.
l. Violations
i. Alleged violations of the above rules should be reported to a member of the Elec-
tion and Nominations Committee of Campus Union.
ii. The committee will meet within 48 hours of learning about the alleged violation.
iii. The committee may interview students to determine if there has been a violation.
iv. The committee may sanction a candidate(s) if it determines that they are respon-
sible for one or more violations. These sanctions may include removal from the
ballot and the inability to be elected in the current election cycle.
Section 2. Executive Committee
A. Duties
a. This committee shall provide a forum whereby the needs of the Campus Union Assembly
may be examined in detail and where such actions as may be necessary can be under-
taken.
b. This committee shall have the power to provide an accessible forum where legislation
pertinent to the constitution, bylaws and rules of the Campus Union Assembly may be
discussed and reviewed in detail.
c. This committee shall be responsible for planning an hour-long service event for the as-
sembly each semester.
d. The chair of this committee shall be the president of the Campus Union.
e. Membership shall consist of all chairmen of the standing committees and ad hoc commit-
tees as appointed by the elections and nominations committee.
f. The executive committee shall meet regularly at a time specified by the chair.
g. The attendance records of the executive committee members will be used as a basis for
the Elections and Nominations Committee’s appointments.
Section 3. The Financial Affairs Committee
A. Duties
a. This committee shall construct a detailed budget each semester for approval by the as-
sembly.
b. This committee shall oversee and approve student activities funding.
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c. This committee shall follow the Financial Guidelines for funding student chartered organi-
zations’ events. Rules for funding and reimbursement can be found in the Financial
Guidelines for student chartered organizations. No organization or individual may
retroactively receive funding from Campus Union.
B. Membership
a. The chair is the Treasurer of Campus Union
b. The treasurer will recommend assembly members for appointment by the Elections &
Nominations Committee.
c. The treasurer shall recommend up to four students not currently serving on the Assembly
to the Elections and Nominations Committee for appointment. The Elections and Nomi-
nations Committee will select students who have interest in and knowledge of organiza-
tional budgeting.
Section 4. Campus Relations Committee
A. Duties
a. This committee shall work through all available media and a person designated by the
senior director of public relations and communications in the Office of Marketing and
Communications to ensure that proper news coverage is given to both organizational and
individual activities. This committee shall maintain good public relations between the Wof-
ford College community and the local community.
b. This committee shall collect, coordinate and report all dates of events sponsored by any
group of the Wofford community.
c. This committee shall communicate with the chair of the Presidential Advisory Council,
which meets monthly with the president of the college to discuss campus issues.
d. This committee shall organize programs with the president of the college and other
members of the President’s Cabinet or administration to meet the needs of students
e. This committee will plan an annual spring appreciation luncheon for the faculty and staff
so Campus Union can recognize those members of the college community who are retir-
ing before the next academic year.
f. This committee shall publicize vacancies of the Campus Union Assembly and dates of
elections to fill those vacancies.
B. Membership
a. The chair shall be appointed by the Elections and Nominations Committee. Applications
will be solicited from full-time students in good standing through a campus-wide applica-
tion process. Assembly membership is not a prerequisite for this position.
b. Assembly members shall be appointed to the Campus Relations Committee by the chair
subject to approval by the Elections and Nominations Committee.
Section 5. The Facilities & Sustainability Committee
A. Duties
a. This committee shall serve as a liaison between the students and the staff, hearing and
expressing student suggestions and concerns about food services, facilities and sustain-
ability services.
b. It shall work specifically with the Director of Residence Life, the Associate Vice President
for Facilities and the Director of Food Services to address concerns that may arise from
students.
B. Membership
a. The chair shall be appointed by the Elections and Nominations Committee.
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b. Applications will be solicited from full-time students in good standing through a campus-
wide application process. Assembly membership is not a prerequisite for this position.
c. A co-chair will be selected by the facility and sustainability committee.
d. Assembly members shall be appointed to the Facility and Sustainability Committee by the
Elections and Nominations Committee.
e. This committee shall have the power to regulate its size and composition.
Section 6. The Wellness and Safety Committee
A. Duties
a. The committee shall encourage and promote awareness of the programs and services
provided by the Wellness Center and Campus Safety departments, as well as expand
and share the responsibility of promoting and sustaining a healthy and crime-free com-
munity.
b. This committee shall meet and work regularly with the staff in the Wellness Center and
the Campus Safety Department.
c. The committee shall create a schedule of programs that is coordinated with those being
offered by the professional staff.
d. This committee shall compile and submit an itemized budget each year for approval by
the Financial Affairs Committee.
e. This committee will work with the Wellness Center staff to maintain distribution of person-
al hygiene and sexual health products around campus.
B. Membership
a. The chair shall be appointed by the Elections and Nominations Committee. Applications
will be solicited from full-time students in good standing through a campus-wide applica-
tion. Assembly membership is not a prerequisite for this position. The ability to work with
the staff will be considered.
b. Two assembly members shall be appointed by the Elections and Nominations Commit-
tee.
c. Members shall be appointed to the Wellness and Safety Committee by the chair subject
to approval by the Elections and Nominations Committee.
d. This committee shall restock personal health products across campus.
Article II. Section 7. The Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Committee
A. Duties
a. This committee shall develop programs which create a more diverse and inclusive envi-
ronment on campus.
b. This committee shall host and promote anti-racism programs for all students and mem-
bers of the faculty and staff.
c. This committee shall meet and work regularly with the Chief Equity Officer in the Office
for Civil Rights, Compliance, and Community Initiatives and the Director of Inclusive En-
gagement in the Division of Campus Life & Student Development and the Associate Di-
rector of Diversity Recruitment on the Admission staff to promote and coordinate pro-
grams.
d. This committee shall meet at least once a month.
e. This committee shall compile and submit an itemized budget each year for approval by
the Financial Affairs committee.
B. Membership
a. The chair shall be appointed by the Elections and Nominations Committee. Applications
will be solicited from full-time students in good standing through a campus-wide applica-
tion. Assembly membership is not a prerequisite for this position. Recommendations
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from the Chief Equity Officer and the Director of Inclusive Engagement will be considered
by the Elections and Nominations Committee.
b. Up to two assembly members shall be appointed to the committee by the Election and
Nominations Committee.
c. The Elections and Nominations Committee will seek student members not currently serv-
ing on the Assembly who are representatives from the Diversity Council Organizations.
Article III. Ad Hoc Committees
Section 1. Purpose of Ad Hoc Committees
A. The purpose of an ad hoc committee is to study a specific issue or administer a project that does
not fall within the jurisdiction of any standing committee.
B. By definition, ad hoc committees should serve for a limited period of time and then be dissolved.
Section 2. Creation of Ad Hoc Committees
A. The Campus Union Assembly may create ad hoc committees by majority vote.
B. The president of the Campus Union shall appoint the chairs and the members of the ad hoc
committees.
Section 3. Terms of Ad Hoc Committees
A. The resolution creating an ad hoc committee must state the purpose and charge of the commit-
tee.
B. The resolution must set a time period for the completion of the work of the proposed ad hoc
committee.
C. The ad hoc committee may petition the assembly for an extension of its deadline; however, the
committee must justify its request for an extension.
D. The chair of the ad hoc committee will make weekly reports on its progress to the assembly
Article IV. Code of Conduct
Section 1. Current Members
A. Campus Union Assembly members will be required to pledge in writing that they will report to the
Elections and Nominations Committee for any violations listed below for which they are found
responsible during their term of office. Any Campus Union Assembly member will be asked to
resign from office if he/she/they is in bad standing with the College or found responsible for:
a. Any offense of the Honor Code of Wofford College by the Honor Council, and/or
b. Any offense of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
c. Violating another institution’s policies, outlined under the subsection titled “Conduct of
Wofford Students While on Other College Campuses” in the Wofford College Code of
Student Rights and Responsibilities, and/or
d. Violating local, state, federal or international laws beyond Wofford’s jurisdiction. Misde-
meanor charges should only be addressed in repeated or extreme cases.
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B. Any member who is found responsible for one or more of the violations above during his/her/
their term of office will be asked to resign or will be removed from the Assembly. The member will
be ineligible to run in future elections unless he/she/they Appeal to the Elections and Nominations
Committee under the advisement of the Dean of Students. These appeals will decide on a case
by case basis an individual’s eligibility to run for office in the future.
Section 2. Potential Members
A. Any non-Assembly student who commits any of the violations outlined in Section 1 of Article IV
during his/her/their time as a student at Wofford is ineligible to run for any Campus Union election
unless he/she/they appeals to the Elections and Nominations Committee under the advisement of
the Dean of Students. These appeals will be decided on a case by case basis an individual’s eli-
gibility to run for office in the future.
Section 3. Reporting
Any violations outlined in Section 1 of Article IV should be self-reported by the member. If the infractions
are not self-reported and the members of the Elections & Nominations Committee learns of such viola-
tions, the Elections and Nominations Committee will serve to investigate the matter, in accordance with
Robert’s Rules Article XIII Section 75, Trial of Members of Societies.
Constitution of the Wofford College Campus
Union
Approved May 13, 1980
Amended February 12, 2024
We, the students of Wofford College, united as the Campus Union, convinced that our stake in the future
of this college entitles us to a role in its governance, committed to the preservation of the ideals of the
college and to the improvement of campus life and resolved to promote the orderly and efficient adminis-
tration of student activities, to ensure the democratic representation of our interest and opinions and to
provide for the means to govern ourselves, do ordain and establish this constitution of the Campus Union
of Wofford College.
Article I. The Judicial System
Section 1. Organization
The judicial system shall be organized according to the provisions of the Code of Student Rights and Re-
sponsibilities, the Judicial Commission, and the Honor Council.
Section 2. Election of Judicial Commissioners
A. The election and appointment of the eleven members of the judicial commissioners will occur as
stated in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
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B. Any vacancy in an elected commission position occurring before the end of the mid-semester
grading period of the fall semester shall be filled by a special election to be held within two weeks
of the meeting of the Judicial Commission at which the vacancy is declared.
C. Any vacancy in an appointed commission position before the end of the mid-semester grading
period of the fall semester shall be filled by a special appointment to be held within two weeks of
the meeting of the Judicial Commission at which the vacancy is declared.
Article II. The Campus Union Assembly
Section 1. Government of Student Body
The government of the student body of Wofford College shall be vested in a Campus Union Assembly,
hereafter referred to as the Assembly.
Section 2. Composition of the Assembly
A. The membership of the assembly shall include:
a. The officers of the student body.
b. Six students from each class, elected by their respective classes.
c. Eight students elected by the student body at large.
d. Chairs of standing committees, not elected to the assembly under the above provisions,
and one representative each from the Judicial Commission and Honor Council (elected
by their own bodies) shall be non-voting members of the assembly. Representatives from
the programming boards will report prior to major campus events they are planning.
Section 3. Election of Assembly Members
A. Any full time student enrolled and in good standing with the college, who previously has not been
impeached, been recalled or asked to resign from the assembly or is neither a current elected or
appointed member of the Judicial Commission nor an appointed member of the Honor Council,
shall be eligible for election to the assembly.
B. Representatives of the rising sophomore, junior and senior classes shall be chosen at an election
held one month after the election of the officers. They shall serve on the assembly for a term of
one year. Each candidate can only appear on the ballot for and be elected to one position in each
election cycle.
C. Representatives of the incoming first-year class shall be chosen at an election to be held during
the third week of the fall semester. The delegates elected shall serve until the next Campus Union
Assembly election in the following spring semester.
D. Those candidates receiving the highest number of votes in each category shall be elected. In the
event of a tie vote, a runoff election shall be held on the class day following the general election.
E. Any vacancy in the assembly occurring before the end of the mid-semester grading period of the
fall shall be filled by a special election to be held within two weeks of the assembly meeting at
which the vacancy is declared. If a vacancy occurs after the mid-semester grading period, then
the president, upon unanimous consent, shall be endowed with the power to appoint a member of
the student body to fill this position for the rest of the term.
Section 4. Oath of Office
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All assembly members shall take and subscribe to the following oath, to be administered by the chair of
the Judicial Commission:
I do solemnly promise that I will to the best of my ability, preserve, defend and enforce the provisions and
spirit of the constitution of the Campus Union of Wofford College. I also promise that I will diligently, faith-
fully and conscientiously perform my duties as a member of the Campus Union Assembly.
Section 5. Duties and Powers of the Assembly
A. The assembly shall determine the rules of its proceedings. Approval, amendments or suspension
of the rules shall require the concurrence of three-fourths of the members present and voting.
B. The assembly shall establish bylaws describing the duties and composition of its standing com-
mittees.
C. Approval or amendment of the bylaws shall require the concurrence of two-thirds of the members
present and voting. A proposed amendment to the bylaws must be presented in writing to the as-
sembly at the meeting prior to the one at which the vote is taken.
D. The assembly shall prescribe the time, place and manner of all student body elections as deter-
mined by the Elections and Nominations Committee.
E. The assembly shall supervise the expenditure of funds allocated to it.
F. The assembly may enact legislation pertaining to the conduct and activities of students of Wofford
College, provided that such legislation is consistent with the provisions of the Code of Student
Rights and Responsibilities and that no legislation be enacted regulating academic policy. The
President of the College may annul any act of the assembly that they consider inconsistent with
the goals and mission of Wofford College or contrary to the purposes of this constitution or the
Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. In any such case, the assembly shall be notified in
writing of the reasons for this annulment.
G. Members of the assembly shall exercise the following additional duties and rights:
a. To receive all notices.
b. To attend all meetings.
c. To present, discuss, nominate and vote on any motions, resolutions and other business
of the assembly.
d. To inspect all official records of the Campus Union.
e. To insist on enforcement of all rules and parliamentary law.
f. To have a hearing before being expelled or penalties applied.
g. To resign.
h. To exercise any other rights given in the constitution of the Wofford College Campus
Union and/or bylaws of the Wofford College Campus Union.
H. Membership requirements:
a. Each delegate shall be required to propose two proposals to the assembly per each indi-
vidual’s term of service.
b. Each of the four cohorts, consisting of the at large and class delegates from each class,
shall be required to propose at least one collective bill per month which shall be dis-
cussed and agreed upon by the cohort during a recess period to be held during the first
meeting of each month.
c. Each delegate shall be required to complete two hours of service during the course of
each term.
I. It shall be the duty of the Campus Union Secretary and the Executive Committee, at large, to
keep records of and enforce assembly members’ work in making their required proposals. If a
delegate fails to produce his/her/their required proposals, in accordance with the guidelines speci-
fied by the executive committee, the Elections and Nominations Committee shall deem the ap-
propriate actions that should be taken in reaction to the delegates’ violations.
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Section 6. Standing Rules of Business
A. The Parliamentarian authority shall be the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order and apply to
all business of the assembly, except where it differs from the constitution of the Wofford College
Campus Union.
B. A quorum of the assembly of the Campus Union shall consist of two-thirds of the elected Campus
Union officers and assembly members.
C. The assembly may debate in executive session if two-thirds of the assembly concurs. All results
of the executive session will be made public.
D. A mandatory reading period of one week shall be required for all proposals requesting a total of
more than, or equal to, $500, and/or any resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution
of the Wofford College Campus Union, its Bylaws, or the Code of Student Rights and Responsi-
bilities.
E. All bills and resolutions must be presented to the Secretary of the Campus Union in writing by the
assembly member offering the bill or resolution. All bills and resolutions should be submitted by 5
p.m. on the Friday prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the assembly or at the discre-
tion of the secretary.
F. An agenda must be presented to the members of the assembly at least eight hours prior to the
scheduled meeting.
G. Any business not stated on the agenda shall be deferred until the following meeting. A delegate
can move to edit the agenda.
H. The minutes of all assembly meetings shall include announcements of the president in full, bills
and resolutions, a record of all votes and a brief statement concerning each petition, memorial or
paper presented to the assembly.
Section 7. Attendance Policy
A. Delegates of the Campus Union Assembly who have missed three or more unexcused Campus
Union Assembly meetings will automatically be removed from their seats upon a case review by
the Elections and Nominations Committee and be ineligible for re-election to the general assem-
bly or officer position.
B. An accumulation of three tardies and/or early departures will constitute one absence.
C. Members of the Campus Union Assembly who miss five or more excused Campus Union Assem-
bly
meetings automatically will be removed from their seats upon a case review by the Elections and
Nominations Committee and ineligible for re-election to the general assembly or officer position.
D. A written excuse concerning the nature of the absence, tardy or early departure must be submit-
ted to the secretary of the Campus Union by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the missed meeting, or
it will be counted as unexcused. The excuse may be forwarded electronically to the Campus
Union email. The excuse must contain the delegate’s name, date and the nature of the absence.
Last-minute emergencies may be excused after the Secretary consults with the other three offi-
cers.
E. Absences merit excuse if they are for official college business, religious, medical or other emer-
gency reasons that the officers deems appropriate.
F. Absences, tardies and early departures incurred in one semester will carry over into the following
semester.
G. All assembly members shall receive notice of attendance status from the secretary during the
week immediately following spring break, during the second week of the fall semester and during
the week of the end of the fall mid-semester grading period.
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H. Roll will be taken at all functions that are deemed mandatory by the Campus Union Assembly’s
majority vote.
Section 8. General Fund Allocation Policy
A. To obtain money from the Campus Union, the Financial Affairs Chair should receive written notif-
ication of the request to receive an allocation of money at least three weeks prior to the date the
money is needed.
B. A proposal shall be presented to the Financial Affairs Committee at its next regularly scheduled
meeting. The proposal must include the specific amount of money requested, the reason for the
request and the date the money is needed. The Financial Affairs Committee will vote on whether
to approve the proposal.
C. If the proposal is passed through the Financial Affairs Committee, the chair then will make a rec-
ommendation before the entire Campus Union Assembly that the allocation of the said money be
approved. Pending a majority vote by the assembly, the requested money will be allocated ac-
cordingly.
D. The Financial Affairs Committee and the Campus Union Assembly shall consider each proposal
to allocate money from its general fund individually. The assembly shall determine the amount of
money to be allocated on the basis of its current financial position and the remaining guidelines
below, with consideration given to the recommendation of the Financial Affairs Committee.
E. Money from the general fund that is budgeted for proposals shall be allocated only for items or
activities that provide a direct or indirect benefit to members of the Wofford College community,
including chartered organizations of Wofford College.
F. In order that allocations be made as the occasion arises, the Campus Union treasurer, without
assembly approval, may disburse up to, but no more than, $50 at any one time, provided that the
assembly is informed of the allocation and that the allocation complies with the above items d and
e.
G. The Campus Union Financial Affairs Committee must be notified of all attempts to withdraw mon-
ey from the general fund so that they may be approved or denied by the committee.
H. The Campus Union Financial Affairs Committee shall seek the advice of the Dean of Students
about any questionable general fund allocation procedure.
Article III. The Officers of the Campus Union
Section 1. Officers
The officers of the Campus Union shall be President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 2. Election of Officers
A. Any full time student enrolled at the college will be eligible for election to an officer position if they
meet the following requirements:
a. Is in good standing with the college [a student who is not presently serving any sanctions
imposed by a judicial body]
b. Maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher at the time of the election
c. Has not been previously impeached, recalled or asked to resign from the assembly or an
office thereof
d. Has either served as a delegate or chair in the past OR has sat in on at least 3 meetings
B. Officers shall be chosen at an election to be held during the second half of March of the outgoing
officers’ term. Once elected, they will spend the following month shadowing the outgoing officers
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before being sworn in. They shall serve for a term of one year. Each candidate can only appear
on the ballot for and be elected to one position in each election cycle.
C. Election shall be by majority vote. In the event that no candidate receives a majority of the votes
cast, a runoff election shall be held on the school day following the general election between the
two candidates receiving the highest number of votes.
D. Any vacancy in an office occurring before the end of the mid-semester grading period of the fall
shall be filled by a special election to be held within two weeks of the assembly meeting at which
the vacancy is declared.
Section 3. Oath of Office
All officers shall take and subscribe to the following oath to be administered by the chair of the Judicial
Commission:
I do solemnly promise that I will, to the best of my ability, preserve, defend and enforce the provisions and
spirit of the constitution of the Campus Union of Wofford College. I also promise that I will diligently, faith-
fully and conscientiously perform my duties as an officer of the Campus Union.
Section 4. Duties of the Officers
A. Officers must maintain good standing with the college throughout the duration of their time in of-
fice.
B. The President of the Campus Union shall be the presiding officer of the assembly, shall be an ex
officio member of all committees of the Campus Union, shall make appointments to ad hoc com-
mittees, shall chair the Executive Committee, and shall represent the student body at meetings of
the Wofford Board of Trustees and of the Student Life Experience Committee of the Board of
Trustees.
C. The Vice President of the Campus Union shall follow-up on all resolutions passed by the assem-
bly and report any responses or progress to the assembly. The Vice President shall additionally
ensure proper procedures are followed after amendments to the Bylaws of the Wofford College
Campus Union, the Constitution of the Wofford College Campus Union, and the Code of Student
Rights and Responsibilities are passed by the assembly. The Vice President will report to the as-
sembly on such amendments until voted upon by the Board of Trustees. The vice president will
represent the student body at meetings of the Enrollment Committee of the Board of Trustees.
D. The Secretary of the Campus Union shall keep the minutes of all assembly meetings, shall keep
minutes of the officers meetings, shall keep minutes of the Executive Committee meetings, shall
record the service hours of the assembly, shall publish and maintain a record of the acts and res-
olutions of the assembly, shall maintain the attendance records of the Assembly, and shall repre-
sent the student body at meetings of the Education Committee of the Board of Trustees.
E. The Treasurer of the Campus Union shall audit and maintain the budgetary records of the as-
sembly, shall make monthly financial reports to the assembly, and shall represent the student
body at meetings of the Operations Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Article IV. Impeachment and Recall
Section 1. Impeachment
Any officer or assembly member may be impeached upon petition by eight assembly members. Evidence
of incompetence, corruption or gross neglect of duty in the work of the assembly, or of its committees,
shall constitute grounds for impeachment. The assembly shall have the sole power to try impeachments
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and the chair of the Judicial Commission shall preside at the proceedings. Conviction shall require the
concurrence of three-fourths of those present and voting. Any person so convicted shall be removed from
office and may not be a candidate for election to the assembly or to an office of the Campus Union.
Section 2. Presidential Veto
The president of the Campus Union Assembly shall have the power to veto a proposal. The president
must veto within seven days. The assembly may override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
Section 3. Recall
Upon petition to recall an officer, delegate, or judicial commissioner by at least one-tenth of the members
of the constituency from which the student was elected, the question of recall shall be referred to that
constituency. Any person so recalled by the constituency shall be removed from office and may not be a
candidate for election to the assembly, to an office of the assembly or to the Judicial Commission.
Article V. Referenda
If the president of the Campus Union or a majority of the assembly so directs, or upon petition by at least
one-tenth of the student body, a proposal previously enacted shall be referred to the student body. A ma-
jority of those voting is necessary to nullify it.
Article VI. Ratification and Amendment
Section 1. Effective Date
The constitution shall go into effect upon approval by the President’s Cabinet and ratification by a majority
of those voting in a student body referendum. When ratified and approved, it shall supersede all former
constitutions of the student body.
Section 2. Amendments
Amendments to this constitution may be proposed by the assembly with the concurrence of two-thirds of
those present and voting. Any amendments so proposed shall go into effect upon approval by the Presi-
dent’s Cabinet and ratification by a majority of those voting in a student body referendum, provided that
the amendment has been communicated with the student body by way of a mass email prior to the refer-
endum.
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Code of Student Rights & Responsibilities
Article I
Student Rights
Each student has a right to live, work, and study in an environment that is favorable to learning and conducive to success. These rights
include freedom of inquiry, expression, and association; the right to study; the right to a safe and healthy environment; the right to
pursue grievances; the right to just and reasonable accountability processes; and the right to privacy. Students have both an
expectation for these rights and a responsibility to respect these rights for others.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Students may organize themselves into any groups they wish for whatever purpose they wish. Any student has the right to associate
freely with off-campus organizations without being punished or in any way harassed for this membership or association. All students
in an organization shall be subject individually to the rules of Wofford College and the community. Chartered student organizations
are also subject to the rules/policies of Wofford College and the community.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
Oral and written Wofford publications shall conform to journalistic ethics and good practices of that profession, including the
avoidance of libel and slander, indecency, undocumented allegations, attacks on personal integrity, harassment and innuendo. With
these standards, any publications will be free of censorship, prior restraint or advance approval of copy. Individual editors will employ
their own discretion concerning editorial and news policy and will not be subject to arbitrary suspension or expulsion from Wofford
because of editorial or news policy.
PREAMBLE
Article II
Honor Code
Wofford College is committed to the moral as well as the intellectual growth of its students and staff. Freedom and responsibility in
such a community demand that its members embrace unambiguous principles of good conduct. Thus, the Wofford College Code of
Student Rights and Responsibilities emphasizes personal integrity as its highest value, and members of the community are expected to
be honest, trustworthy, responsible and honorable. Dishonesty (lying, cheating, defrauding and/or stealing) is especially destructive of
the academic process. Integrity being necessary in research, discovery and expression of ideas, Wofford College has an honor code to
express its intolerance for academic dishonesty. The Honor Code requires faculty, staff and students to be honest in their own work
and their use of ideas and to encourage others to do the same. The code demands a high standard of personal honor. It requires
students to pledge honesty in their academic work, and it sets forth appropriate responses to those who violate that pledge.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
The Honor Code at Wofford College governs academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is a general term referring here to any
cheating, misrepresentation and/or stealing in academic or intellectual work submitted by a student of Wofford College in courses or
projects or for college publications. It also applies to dishonesty in academic activities in which students may represent Wofford
College (college bowl or mathematics competitions, internships or research projects, for example), even if these activities occur when
classes are not in session.
It is impossible to list all acts of academic dishonesty, but acts of academic dishonesty include:
a. Any conduct that involves the unauthorized use of information obtained by any means.
b. Unauthorized receiving, buying, selling or theft of any assignment, examination or quiz.
c. Unauthorized use of any electronic or mechanical device during any academic course.
d. Unauthorized collaboration on any test, assignment or project.
e. Plagiarism is defined as the act of using another person’s words or ideas and presenting them as one’s own with or without
the consent of the other. Examples include, but are not limited to:
+ Verbatim repetition, without acknowledgement, of the writings of another author.
+ Borrowing or using information developed by another without acknowledging the source.
+ Paraphrasing or translating the work or thought of another person without acknowledgment.
+ Allowing any other person or organization to prepare work that one then submits as their own.
+ Borrowing language or ideas from another person without proper acknowledgement and citation.
f. Preparing any assignment for another to submit as their own.
g. Misrepresenting personal circumstances (such as conflicting responsibilities, personal illness or illness or death of loved
ones) or misrepresenting technical difficulties (such as submission of corrupted files, computer malfunction, defective
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electronic equipment, etc.) in an effort to avoid an assignment or deadline or as an excuse for not meeting academic
responsibilities in a course.
h. Submitting for credit in a course any work previously submitted for credit in this course or in another course.
i. Any other incident of lying, cheating, defrauding or stealing in the preparation or presentation of academic work.
j. Lying to members of the faculty, administration or Honor Council who are conducting an investigation or a hearing of
academic dishonesty.
k. Misrepresenting personal or academic circumstances in order to gain advantage in registration for classes or to secure a
course override.
HONOR PLEDGE
A condition of matriculation at Wofford College is the signing of the Honor Pledge, in which students promise the faculty and fellow
students they will not engage in any act of academic dishonesty. The pledge reads as follows:
I understand that Wofford College seeks to develop the character as well as the intellect of its students. I understand that
Wofford students are expected to be honest, trustworthy, and honorable. Further, I understand that behavior contrary to these
expectations threatens the values of the college and destroys trust among members of our campus community.
I have read and understand the provisions of the Wofford College Honor Code governing academic dishonesty. I understand
that academic dishonesty reflects poor judgment and character, undermines the integrity of the academic program, and
diminishes the value of the credentials of the graduates of the college.
As a sign of my membership in the Wofford College community and of my allegiance to its principle of honor, I promise the
faculty and my fellow students that I will never engage in an act of dishonesty in my academic work.
As a reinforcement of the promise, students will sign work submitted in a course with the word “pledged” and their signature.
HONOR COUNCIL
The Honor Council, a component of the student government at Wofford College, administers the provisions of the Honor Code. The
Council is composed of 12 students. The Honor Council is required to meet once every other week. Members of the Honor Council
are selected each spring for the following year. At the beginning of the spring semester, the chair of the Honor Council will solicit the
student body for applicants for membership on the council. Candidates will submit an application letter and two recommendations,
one from a student and one from a faculty or staff member. The applicants are screened by the Electoral Board, which consists of the
outgoing chair of the Judicial Commission, the four outgoing officers of the Campus Union, the six outgoing senior delegates of the
Campus Union, the dean of students, the outgoing chair of the Honor Council, and two members of the faculty. The board will pass
the names of those applicants it approves to the outgoing senior members of the Honor Council, who will elect from those approved
by the board members of the Honor Council for the upcoming year. In making its selection of new members of the Honor Council, the
board and the seniors on the council give primary consideration to a candidate’s moral character and commitment to the promotion of
academic honesty.
The newly elected members of the Honor Council are eligible to assume their council responsibilities effective at the beginning of
spring semester academic holidays. The Honor Council elects its chair, vice chair and secretary. If for any reason a member of the
Honor Council vacates a position, the seniors on the council will name a replacement.
The chair of the Honor Council presides at hearings of accusations of academic dishonesty. For each case, the chair appoints a member
of the council to serve as college advocate for that case. The chair also appoints a student requested by the accused student to serve as
student advocate. If the accused student has no request, the chair will appoint a student advocate from the council. If for any reason
the chair is unavailable, the vice chair will act in their place. The secretary is responsible for all records and communications from the
council. The Academic Integrity Committee will appoint at least one of its faculty members to observe each meeting and hearing of
the council and to give advice and guidance to the council in performing its duties. The faculty member will not vote, nor will they
attempt to persuade the council in its verdict or sanction.
Reporting Procedures
While failure to report an act of academic dishonesty is not an infraction of the code, all persons in the Wofford College community
are to uphold the values of the Honor Code, and they should not tolerate academic dishonesty by others.
When anyone in the Wofford College community has reason to believe that a student has committed an act of academic dishonesty, it
is appropriate and right to report the matter in writing to the provost and the chair of the Academic Integrity Committee or to the faculty
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member involved. If the report goes to the faculty member, they will notify the chair of the Academic Integrity Committee. Upon
receiving a report, the chair of the Academic Integrity Committee will notify the chair of the Honor Council (and the faculty member,
if the report did not originate with the faculty member in question) and begin the process of adjudicating the case as described below.
Members of the Wofford College community must use their best judgment in determining whether or not acts are covered by the
definitions of this code and therefore constitute academic dishonesty. Instructors who suspect that an instance of academic dishonesty
has occurred will report the circumstances to the provost and the chair of the Academic Integrity Committee.
Safeguards
When a case is sent to the Honor Council for a hearing, the accused student is guaranteed the following procedural safeguards:
1. The student must be informed in writing of any charge or charges at least 72 hours before the case is heard.
2. The student must be informed orally or in writing of the procedural rights set forth in these numbered paragraphs below.
3. The student has the option of being excused from any tests or examinations for a period of 48 hours before and after the
scheduled hearing.
4. The student will be represented by a member of the Honor Council, who is appointed by the chair as the student’s advocate
or, at the request of the charged student, the chair may appoint a Wofford student who is not on the council.
5. The student has the right to ask the hearing board to invite persons to testify on their behalf regarding the facts of the case,
and the hearing board will invite such persons.
6. The student has the right to remain silent, and such silence does not constitute evidence of responsibility.
7. The student and their student advocate and the college advocate are required to exchange all evidence and materials for use in
the proceeding at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
8. The student may (and should) continue to participate in all course activities until the case and any appeals are fully resolved.
ADJUDICATION
Upon receiving a report that an act of academic dishonesty may have occurred, the chair of the Academic Integrity Committee will
determine whether the accused student previously has violated the code, and then will proceed as follows:
If the alleged infraction would be a first offense:
The professor in question always has the right to determine whether the case will be sent to the Honor Council for a possible hearing
or if the professor would prefer to hold an adjudication.
If the professor in question decides to address the case through an adjudication, the chair of the Academic Integrity Committee will call
for an adjudication meeting, to be attended by the professor, the accused student, a member of the Academic Integrity Committee and
an advocate for the accused. The advocate for the accused must be a current student at Wofford College. The chair of the Honor Council
will nominate a member of the Honor Council to serve in this role, but the accused student may at their discretion choose a different
person to act as their advocate.
At the adjudication meeting, the professor in question will present the evidence of an offense, and the accused student can offer a
defense. The student is not obligated to offer a defense if they do not wish.
If the accused student admits that they did commit a violation, either knowingly or unknowingly, the meeting attendees will discuss an
appropriate sanction. The ultimate decision on the sanction rests with the professor in question (in consultation with the attending
member of the Academic Integrity Committee); however, the sanction can be no stronger than assigning a grade of F (non-
replaceable) for the course.
If the accused student does not admit to a violation of the code or chooses not to accept the sanction selected by the professor, the case
is remanded to the council for a hearing, and a recording of the adjudication meeting will be made available to the council. If all
parties agree to the selected sanction, the member of the Academic Integrity Committee in attendance will file a report with the chair
of the Academic Integrity Committee and the Provost’s Office (and, in the case of a sanction of F, with the Office of the Registrar),
briefly outlining the facts of the case and the agreed-upon sanction.
If the alleged infraction would not be a first offense or if the preliminary hearing did not result in an agreement:
The case is remanded to the Honor Council. The faculty adviser to the Honor Council, a member of the Academic Integrity Committee
designated by the chair and the college advocate for the case will confer to decide whether there is probable cause for a charge. If two
of the three agree that evidence is sufficient, the faculty adviser to the Honor Council will notify the chair of the Honor Council, who
formally will charge the student and convene a hearing board to hear the case.
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If the adviser, designated member of the committee and college advocate do not find sufficient evidence to make a charge, the chair of
the Academic Integrity Committee will inform the accuser that the claim has been investigated and that no charge is being made. The
matter is not recorded in the file of the accused student, and the faculty member must not consider the alleged violation in determining
the student’s grade in the course. Any written records pertaining to the case will be destroyed.
Unless one already was selected, the chair of the Honor Council will nominate a member of the council to serve as advocate for the
accused student. The student may accept that nomination or select a different student to serve in that role.
During the academic year, the chair of the Honor Council will convene six members of the council to conduct a hearing. During
vacation periods, including summer terms, the chair has the option to convene a board with as few as three members of the council to
conduct a hearing. During such periods, if the accused student wishes to wait until a full hearing board can be convened, they may do
so with the knowledge that the hearing may be delayed as necessary until the college is in session. The Honor Council members so
appointed will constitute the hearing board for the case. That number shall include the council chair, but not include the college
advocate or the student advocate. Any member who has kinship or a close personal relationship with the accused student or a conflict
of interest will be expected to recuse themselves from the case. In a case in which the council chair is recused, the chair will not
participate as a voting member of the hearing board nor participate in the deliberations regarding responsibility or sanctions for the
accused. The council chair may also relinquish the duty of chairing the hearing board to the vice chair. If the vice chair is unavailable,
the members of the hearing board will select one of their members to serve as chair. The student will be found responsible for a
violation if at least four of the six members of the hearing board (or a 2/3 majority during vacation periods) find that a preponderance
of evidence indicates the violation occurred. Otherwise, the accused student will be found not responsible.
If the process leads to the student being found responsible, the attending member of the Academic Integrity Committee will inform the
hearing board of any previous conviction the offender may have for academic dishonesty, after which the hearing board will set the
sanction. At least four of the six members of the hearing board (or a 2/3 majority during vacation periods) must concur with the
sanction. If there is no agreement, the least severe punishment under consideration will be administered. The verdict and the sanction
will be announced by the hearing board to the responsible student, the college advocate and the student advocate immediately after the
hearing board completes deliberation and makes a decision, and the chair of the council will give the student a written notice of the
hearing board’s decision and sanction.
A student accused of academic dishonesty may elect to admit responsibility before or at the beginning of the hearing. In that case, the
hearing board will meet only to determine a sanction. The student may attend the meeting to make a statement or may choose to be
absent, but they must be present for the announcement of the sanction immediately after the hearing board completes deliberation and
makes a decision.
If the accused student is found not responsible, the verdict will be announced to the accused student, the college advocate and the
student advocate immediately after the decision is made. All materials relating to the case will be destroyed. The faculty member must
not consider the alleged violation in determining the student’s grade in the course.
Meetings of a hearing of academic dishonesty are closed, attended only by the members of the hearing board, other members of the
council as observers, at least one member of the Academic Integrity Committee, the accused student and the student advocate and
persons invited by the hearing board to give information or testimony. In addition, the provost may aid the prosecution, and the dean
of students or an appointed representative may aid the defense. The reporting faculty member may attend the hearing at their
discretion, but may be in the room only while they are giving testimony or answering questions from the hearing board. The
proceedings of the hearing board will be audio recorded for purposes of reference. The recordings of hearings will be maintained in
the Office of the Provost for two years.
SANCTIONS
Students found responsible by the Honor Council for a violation of the code that occurs in the context of a course will be subject to the
following sanction or sanctions
1. Grading Sanction
Mandatory withdrawal of a student from the course, resulting in the professor’s assignment of a grade of F. The council may assign
one of two grading sanctions:
+ Replaceable F – The student may retake the course to replace the F in their Wofford GPA. Both the F and the retake grade
will be noted on the transcript.
+ Non-Replaceable F – The student may retake the course; however, both the F and the retake grade will be used to determine
Wofford GPA. Both the F and the retake grade will be noted on the transcript.
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2. Suspension
Separation of a student from Wofford College for a fixed period of time determined by the hearing board, usually from the time
remaining in the academic term to an academic year in length. Wofford will not accept for credit any work undertaken at other
institutions by a student during their suspension from Wofford College.
3. Expulsion
Permanent termination of student status. The hearing board may allow the student to complete the current term.
4. Workshop
The hearing board may recommend that the student complete one or both workshops listed below within 30 academic days (exclusive
of exams) following delivery of sanction. The recommendation will be recorded with the sanction, and the student’s completion of the
workshop within the given time frame will be noted in Honor Council records.
+ A research workshop. Options for completing this workshop will be presented to the student at time of sanctioning.
+ A time management workshop. Options for completing this workshop will be presented to the student at time of
sanctioning.
Students found responsible for a violation of the Honor Code outside of the context of a course will be subject to the sanctions defined
in Student Conduct System section of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
First Offense
For a first offense that occurs within the context of a course, the hearing board has the discretion to impose one of two sanctions:
(1) a grading sanction or (2) both the grading sanction and suspension from Wofford College.
On the motion of the provost, a student may be expelled from Wofford College for a first offense that is flagrant or egregious. In cases
where the hearing board believes a workshop may provide the student with important skills to aid in avoiding further infractions, the
hearing board also may require the completion of one or both workshops. For an offense outside the context of a course, the hearing
board may impose any of the sanctions outlined in Article III of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities except expulsion,
which may only be considered upon the motion of the provost.
Subsequent Offense
For any subsequent offense, the sanctions will include either suspension or expulsion. If the subsequent offense occurs within the
context of course, the sanction is (1) both the grading sanction and suspension as outlined above or (2) both a grading sanction and
expulsion from Wofford College. The council also may require the completion of one or both workshops to demonstrate readiness for
re-entry. For a subsequent offense outside the context of a course, the sanction is (1) suspension and the hearing board may impose
any of the sanctions defined in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities or (2) expulsion from the college.
All sanctions take effect at the expiration of the 48-hour appeal period or as soon as the ruling on an appeal is made, except that if the
infraction occurs late in a semester, the hearing board may delay the beginning of a suspension or expulsion until the next term or
semester. In the case of a suspension or expulsion with immediate effect, grades for the other courses in which the student is enrolled
will be F or Was assigned by the professor, depending on whether the student is passing or failing at the time.
Students who have been suspended must apply to the registrar for re-admission at least 30 days before the date they seek to return.
Wofford will not accept for credit any work undertaken at other institutions by a student during their suspension from Wofford under
this code.
COMMUNICATIONS
Prior to the resolution of a charge, all parties shall hold the names of students suspected of acts of academic dishonesty in confidence.
Once each semester, the secretary of the council, with input from the chair of the Academic Integrity Committee, will provide the
student body, faculty and administration with a report on the number of cases resolved and the sanctions imposed. The names of
persons involved will be withheld.
When a student is found responsible for an act of academic dishonesty, all records of the adjudication meeting and/or the hearing
board, including copies of all correspondence, will be maintained in the Office of the Provost.
Formal charges of academic dishonesty will be communicated by the hearing board to the accused student, the provost, the dean of
students and the faculty or staff member teaching the course or sponsoring the academic activity. In addition to the announcement
immediately after the hearing board’s decision, the results of the hearing, including the verdict and the sanctions, will be
communicated in writing by the hearing board to the accused student, the provost, the dean of students, the adviser to the Honor
Council, the chair of the Academic Integrity Committee and the faculty or staff member teaching the course or sponsoring the
academic activity. The attending representative of the Academic Integrity Committee will notify the registrar of sanctions.
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Formal charges of academic dishonesty, verdicts and sanctions are retained in Maxient software for seven years after students as
required by law.
APPEALS
The student has the right of appeal as outlined in the Honor Code. Any person found responsible for a violation of the Honor Code
may appeal the verdict or sanction. The appeal must be submitted to the chair of the Academic Integrity Committee within 48 hours
(excluding holidays and weekends) after the student has been notified orally by the hearing board at the end of the hearing of the
verdict or sanction. Appeals must be submitted in writing and must rest on appropriate grounds (which are exclusively those listed in
Appeals in the Student Conduct System section of the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities). The Academic Integrity
Committee, whose decision is final, will consider the appeal, giving the decision in writing within one week to the appellant and to the
chair of the Honor Council. The actions of the Academic Integrity Committee are limited to: upholding or reversing the verdict,
imposing a lesser sanction from those listed in the Honor Code, or, in the case of new evidence, remanding the case back to the
council for further discussion. In the case of a sanction of suspension for more than one term, the Academic Integrity Committee may
refer the appeal to the provost, who may uphold or reverse the verdict, impose a lesser sanction from those listed in the Honor Code,
or, in the case of new evidence, remand the case back to the council for further discussion.
REVISION
The Academic Integrity Committee is charged to review the code and its workings annually and to make revisions as needed.
Revisions that only correct errors of spelling, grammar or punctuation may be made by the Academic Integrity Committee. All other
revisions must be approved by the faculty and by the student body at large (as determined by a campus-wide referendum distributed
electronically; if voter turnout is under 40 percent, any changes approved by the faculty will be enforced without student approval.)
Article III
Community Standards
Wofford College’s mission is to prepare its students for extraordinary and positive contributions to society. The focus of this mission is
upon fostering commitment to excellence in character, performance, leadership, service to others, and life-long learning. Toward this
end, it is the responsibility of students to be people of integrity.
AUTHORITY & JURISDICTION
1. Jurisdiction
a. Application: The Code applies to individual students and student organizations, on College premises or in connection with
any College-sponsored/-affiliated program or activity regardless of the location of the program or activity. In addition, the
College may assume jurisdiction when it is determined that an individual’s or an organization’s conduct adversely affects a
College interest, or has continuing adverse effects for the College community. The expectations in the Code also extend to
guests and visitors. The College reserves the right to remove from campus any person who violates college policies or is
otherwise disruptive. Students and/or organizations may be held responsible for the conduct of their guests while on campus.
b. Student Organizations: A student organization and/or each member of an organization may be charged with violations of
this Code and may be held responsible for any such violations. A student organization may be held accountable for the
actions of any of its members if the alleged violation of this Code is in any way related to the student group.
c. Administrative Authority: Disciplinary authority has been delegated by the College to administrators, faculty members,
committees, and student organizations, as outlined in this Code or in the other policies adopted by the College.
2. Relationship with Other Authorities
a. The Law: Although Wofford is concerned with activities of all students, both on and off campus, which constitute a part of
their educational experience, it will not assume jurisdiction over activities off campus except as outlined above. If a violation
of the law occurs on campus, Wofford may institute its own proceedings against the offender as determined by the Dean of
Students or their designee. When the College has jurisdiction in a matter subject to this Code, it also has the right to report the
matter, whenever appropriate, to law enforcement or other civil authorities. The College may decide, considering the
circumstances of the case, to delay on-campus disciplinary action pending the resolution of criminal charges.
b. College Policies: Students will be subject to Wofford’s policies and procedures. If any issue is not clearly addressed by the
Code, the judicial body and student body may consider these policies as a supplement to the Code. In situations covered by
special policies of Wofford College, such as those exemplified by appended statements on alcohol and drugs, those policies
control resolution and the president, deans or an administrative committee may assume jurisdiction, hear cases and impose
sanctions according to procedures set forth in such policy statements.
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c. Other Institutions/Campuses: It is foreseeable that students might violate regulations on other college campuses or as a part
of programs of other institutions. The Dean of Students or their designee is given discretion to determine jurisdiction over
such violations that are officially reported to the College.
3. Interim Measures & Emergency Authority
The College has a duty to maintain order and the well-being of the community. Some circumstances may, therefore, require interim
measures to ensure the safety, health, or welfare of an individual and/or the community.
a. Summary Action may be imposed by the Dean of Students or their designee when there is reason to believe, based on
available information, that a student or organization represents an immediate threat to the safety, health, or well-being of self,
other persons, property, or the College. Interim measures may be implemented when the nature and/or immediacy of a threat
or violation makes normal conduct processes impractical. Interim measures may include:
+ Temporary suspension of a student’s enrollment or attendance, and/or denial of the student’s access to College
facilities or property. A student may be summarily suspended for a specified period of time or the suspension may be
scheduled contingent upon certain events or conditions.
+ Temporary disciplinary probation or limitation of a student’s eligibility to enjoy certain privileges, or participate in
or attend certain events (or certain kinds of events) without the suspension of enrollment status. This summary
action may prohibit a student’s presence on College property or certain facilities, or impose conditions which must
be met in order for that student to enjoy certain privileges, participate in activities, or attend events.
+ Temporary suspension or limitation of a student organization’s eligibility to enjoy certain privileges, participation in
or attendance at certain events (or certain kinds of events), access to College facilities or property, or College
recognition.
Following the imposition of summary action, the standard conduct process shall be conducted as expeditiously as possible.
Unless the circumstances render the implementation of standard disciplinary procedures impractical or unreasonably difficult,
these procedures shall be initiated within 10 College business days from the effective date of the summary action.
Any student who is summarily suspended and returns to the campus or College property and/or violates other stated
conditions during the specified period shall be subject to further separate action and may be treated as a trespasser.
Permission to be on campus for a specific purpose (e.g., to take an exam, to consult with the Dean of Students or designee, or
to participate in disciplinary procedures) must be requested and obtained in writing or by telephone prior to any conduct
contrary to the suspension or conditions, and may be granted by the Dean of Students or designee.
b. Appealing Summary Action. When a student is subject to summary action, they shall be provided with a copy of this policy
and notice explaining the reason for, and duration of the action, along with any conditions that may apply. A student notified
of such action shall, upon request, be given an opportunity to meet with the Dean of Students or designee within five business
days from the date of the request. This meeting shall be held to consider only the following issues related to the summary
action:
+ The reliability of information alleging the student’s misconduct
+ Whether the conduct or surrounding circumstances reasonably indicate the student’s presence on campus or
continued unrestricted participation in campus affairs would pose an immediate threat to the safety, health, or
welfare of persons or property.
NOTE: It is not the purpose of the meeting to hear information concerning responsibility of pending or possible
charges against the student.
c. Emergency Authority. In any case of an extreme, disruptive emergency, the president of the college, or the president’s
designee, has full authority to preserve or restore order and protect Wofford College – including expulsion of students when
necessary. Students who are affected by such emergency actions may appeal the action to the Dean of Students, who will
refer the matter to the appropriate body once order has been restored.
d. No Contact Order. College administrators are empowered to issue a No Contact Order (NCO), prohibiting contact between
parties when there exists reasonable concern that harm may result from such contact. Contact includes direct and indirect
contact, through a third-party, and/or through technology or social media. It may be imposed for a specified period of time, or
permanently. NCOs will not be issued for general interpersonal conflicts that do not raise concerns for the individual health
and safety of at least one of the parties.
NCOs may be issued by the following administrators or their designees:
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+ Dean of Students
+ Director for Civil Rights, Title IX Compliance and Student Risk Assessment
+ Assistant Dean of Students for Residence Life & Community Standards
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For emergency situations: The Director of Campus Safety or the on-call CLSD administrator may issue temporary
NCOs, which shall be confirmed, modified, or rescinded by one of the designated administrators once all relevant
information is reviewed.
When an NCO is issued, both parties will receive written notice of the order and a summary of prohibited conduct. Violation
of an NCO may result in immediate sanctions, which may include suspension and/or other summary actions, and referral to
the student conduct system.
Each NCO will remain in effect until the graduation or withdrawal of at least one of the parties, unless the NCO expressly
provides otherwise or is modified or rescinded by the College. A student pursuing the modification or rescission of an NCO
must make a request of the issuing administrator. NCOs may be modified or rescinded so long as proper notice is provided to
both parties.
EXPECTATIONS & CONDUCT
Students shall not lie, cheat or steal. It is the responsibility of the students to respect the persons, property and rights of others.
Therefore, students will not engage in any form of activity that results in or that might naturally result in harm to another person or the
community. Students are expected to be contributing members of a community of mutual respect and responsibility. Therefore,
students are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, integrity, and respect for the sake of their development and that of their
peers. The list below outlines the general expectations for students, and is a representative - but not exhaustive - list of possible
violations.
1. Respect and Care for Others
Students are expected to engage with others in ways that exemplify respect, social responsibility, and care. Prohibited conduct
includes:
a. Physical injury to a person/assault
b. Interference with the rights of others: Intentionally, knowingly, and/or recklessly violating the rights of others as outlined
in Article I.
c. Threats to Safety: Any conduct which threatens the health or safety of another.
d. Hazing: Any action taken or situation created by any organization or person(s) that would produce or result in mental or
physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule.
e. Weapons: The possession and/or use of firearms (except where specifically allowed by state law for members of the
Department of Military Science training with U.S. military weapons, rifle team members or members of the Department of
Campus Safety), weapons and other propelling devices as well as explosives, such as fireworks, ammunition or chemicals
that are explosive in nature, is prohibited on campus by college policy and/or S.C. law. A weapon is defined as any object or
substance designed or used to cause reasonable apprehension of physical harm to any person, inflict a wound, cause injury,
incapacitate or damage personal property. Note: The College reserves the right to confiscate anything it deems hazardous or
dangerous.
f. Harassment: Harassing behavior is not in line with the expectations of the community and is not tolerated. Harassment is
defined as any conduct that causes or could reasonably result in undue worry and/or torment or that is committed with the
intent to harm, harass, or alarm another person. Some instances of harassment may also be a violation of the Wofford College
Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment Policy.
g. Discrimination and Sexual/Gender-Based Misconduct: Wofford is committed to embracing diversity among its vibrant
campus community and it does not tolerate conduct that is inconsistent with respect for all differences. All students have the
right to work and study in an environment free from all forms of adverse discrimination. This includes any form of sexual
harassment or sexual misconduct. These terms are specifically defined in the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment
Policy. Wofford does not tolerate any conduct (verbal or physical) that constitutes harassment by any administrator, faculty
member, staff member, vendor or student. Incidents of discrimination, or sexual/gender-based misconduct will be handled by
the Wofford College Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy.
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2. Respect and Care for Property
Students are expected to treat the property of others, including College property, with care and respect. Prohibited conduct includes:
a. Damage to property: Intentionally or recklessly interfering with the property of another, including destroying, defacing, or
damaging the property of another and/or the College.
b. Theft: Intentionally or recklessly taking property or services of others without permission; knowingly possessing stolen
property.
c. Trespassing: Trespassing and/or occupying College property or the property of another without permission.
d. Misuse of College property: Intentionally or recklessly misusing any property including lab equipment, athletic equipment,
vehicles, furniture, facilities, etc.
3. Respect and Care for the Community
Students are expected to behave in a way that fosters a secure and vibrant community. Prohibited conduct includes:
a. Violation of College policies: Some expected conduct may not be outlined in this document. Violation of other College
policies, including the College’s Policy on Beverage Alcohol and Other Drugs is prohibited and may be addressed through
the processes outlined in the Code and related documents.
b. Interference with the normal activities of the College: any behavior that disrupts the peace or interferes with the normal
operation of the College or College-sponsored activities.
c. Disorderly conduct: any unreasonable or reckless conduct which may be inherently or potentially unsafe, tends to impede
institutional activities, and/or disrupt the community.
d. Violation of laws: Students are expected to abide by all local ordinances and all state/federal laws.
e. Commercial Solicitation: No soliciting, canvassing or peddling is permitted by anyone on campus without specific written
permission from the Dean of Students or their designee.
f. Dishonesty/Failure to Comply: Providing false information to any college official, including Campus Safety, temporary
event staff, Residence Life staff, and athletic staff; providing false information/testimony in a conduct proceeding; failing to
comply with reasonable requests of a College official, including requests to present a student identification card.
THE STUDENT CONDUCT SYSTEM
The student conduct system is established as the forum whereby students and chartered organizations charged with violations of the
Code have alleged charges adjudicated. Members of the student conduct system must be held above reproach, bestowing the utmost
respect to the system they serve and the code they uphold. Students’ rights shall be ensured by the integrity of the process and the
safeguards set forth in the Code. The system shall seek to ascertain truth and rectify harms, so that Wofford can provide a safe and free
environment for students to pursue a liberal arts education.
1. The Judicial Commission
a. Purposes and duties: The Judicial Commission administers student judicial processes and in collaboration with the Dean of
Students decides on matters relating to alleged violations of the Code. In the pursuit of this purpose, the Commission and its
members will:
+ Serve as members, upon appointment, of the various hearing boards.
+ Read statements of intent to appeal and to determine whether grounds are sufficient to warrant an appeal to the
Appeals Hearing Board and to notify students via email of their decisions within 48 hours of the next Judicial
Commission meeting, excluding student holidays or weekends.
+ Meet every other week to dispose of all matters pending and for commissioners to receive hearing appointments.
These meetings, as well as all non-administrative hearing boards, should fall on a set day of the week. The chair or
adviser may call additional meetings as needed.
b. Composition: There shall be 11 student members. Six members shall be elected as follows: three at large from the student
body and one member each from the rising senior, junior and sophomore classes. Five members are appointed by the senior
or the graduating members of the Judicial Commission and the outgoing officers of the Campus Union during the month of
February, following an application and interview as follows: two at large from the student body and one member from each
of the rising senior, junior and sophomore classes.
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c. Eligibility: All candidates for the Judicial Commission must not have been found responsible for any violation of the Code
other than a first violation of the Beverage Alcohol and Other Drug Policy (Category A first offense alcohol) or parking
citations. The members of the Judicial Commission shall not be elected members of the Campus Union, nor shall they be
appointed members of the Honor Council. In the event someone becomes a dual office holder, they have one week to make a
choice and resign from one of the offices.
d. Officers: The Judicial Commission, upon its first meeting following elections and appointments, shall choose a chairperson
and a vice chairperson from among its members.
1. Chair: The chair will work with the Dean of Students or their designee to confirm the appointment of
commissioners to each hearing board. They will chair Judicial Hearing Boards and Appeals Hearing Boards and will
be responsible for leading the meetings of the Judicial Commission. The chair shall be the non-voting director of the
judicial system, except in the case of a tie in which they will cast a vote.
2. Vice Chair: The vice chair shall serve as chair in the absence of the chair.
e. Removal of Commissioners
1. Grounds of removal of a commissioner shall be negligence of duties or malfeasance in office.
2. Upon petition signed by three members of the Judicial Commission, the Appeals Hearing Board must consider the
merit of such a petition of impeachment and rule thereon. The three petitioners and the impeached commissioner
shall not sit on the Appeals Hearing Board during the hearing for removal. If the chair of the Judicial Commission is
a petitioner of the impeached, the Appeals Hearing Board shall choose an acting chair. In these hearings and in any
case in which more than four members of the commission are involved, the seats of the petitioners will be taken by
the president of the Campus Union and the chair of the Honor Council. The burden of proof shall rest on the
petitioners. At least a two-thirds vote of the Appeals Hearing Board shall be required to remove the impeached
commissioner.
3. Upon removal of a commissioner, the Campus Union Assembly shall provide for an election in the case of an
elected commissioner, or for an electoral board appointment in the case of an appointed commissioner, to fill the
vacancy as set forth in its constitution and bylaws unless the vacancy occurs after fall semester midterm grades are
posted.
2. Resolution Processes
a. Notice of Violation: When the College receives notice of a potential violation of the Code and other college policies, the
incident will be referred to a Conduct Administrator. Conduct Administrators are staff members in the Division of Campus
Life & Student Development, by virtue of their positions and/or upon the designation of the Vice President to administer the
student conduct process. The Conduct Administrator will review the initial report and determine if a case should be opened.
For violations that would generally fall under the jurisdiction of a Judicial Hearing Board, the Conduct Administrator may
consult with other available Conduct Administrators before determining to open a case.
b. Initial Conduct Conference: If the Conduct Administrator determines to open a case, the Administrator will notify the
student(s) in question that a case has been opened and will arrange with the student to resolve the case in accordance with the
relevant college policy and/or procedure. In some cases, the Administrator may arrange to meet with the student(s) before
determining to proceed with a case. For alleged violations of the College’s policy on alcohol and drugs, the student may
accept responsibility and agree to predetermined sanctions at this initial conference, pursuant to that policy. In other
situations, these conferences will be held to notify the student of the charge(s) and the resolution processes.
c. Judicial Hearing Boards exist to adjudicate all alleged violations of the Code over which it has jurisdiction – this includes
any violations of the Code that are not delegated to other hearing bodies or processes. Judicial Hearing Boards are composed
of three voting commissioners, one voting faculty member, one voting administrator, and the chair of the Judicial
Commission who will conduct the hearing and vote only in the event of a tie. Judicial Hearing Boards will adhere to the
Colleges hearing procedures outlined in the Community Standards Handbook.
Judicial Hearing Boards have the authority to compel any student to appear for the purpose of gaining information in the
exercise of its duty and have the authority to sanction students who do not comply with requests to appear.
The Judicial Hearing Board has the responsibility to report all decisions to all members of the Judicial Commission, and other
relevant parties unless covered by federal regulations.
d. Administrative Hearing Boards exist to adjudicate all alleged violations of the Code over which it has jurisdiction – this
includes original jurisdiction for alleged violations of the College’s policies on drugs and alcohol (Appendix 2). The
Administrative Hearing Board may also serve in place of a Judicial Hearing Board during summer sessions, between terms,
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during final examination periods, and any other time that it is not feasible to wait for the convening of a Judicial Hearing
Board at the discretion of the Dean of Students or their designee, in consultation with members of the Judicial Commission
and relevant administrators. Administrative Hearing Boards are composed of two voting commissioners, and one
administrator. Administrative Hearing Boards will adhere to the Colleges hearing procedures outlined in Appendix 1.
e. Facilitated Resolution Conference: The purpose of the Facilitated Resolution Conference is to determine appropriate
sanctions for students charged with violations of the Code. A student charged with an infraction of the Code may appear at a
Facilitated Resolution Conference in lieu of participation in an administrative or judicial hearing when they agree to accept
responsibility for the infraction. The Facilitated Resolution Conference is composed of a Conduct Administrator and an
additional administrator or a member of the Judicial Commission. Students may appeal the sanctions established in the
Facilitated Resolution Conference following the procedure for appeals outlined in the Code. The Conduct Administrator will
report all sanctions of Facilitated Resolution Conferences to the student.
f. Failure to appear: Students are expected to be present at conduct proceedings, given that proper notice is provided. In most
cases, proper notice will be considered 24 hours for initial conferences and 72 hours for hearings. Conduct Administrators
may proceed with a determination if the student fails to appear or provide advance notice of their absence. Administrators are
not obligated to reschedule meetings, except to accommodate a student’s regular class schedule.
Any student or student group who fails to appear before a Hearing Board or Facilitated Resolution Conference after proper
notice will be deemed to have pled “not responsible” to the charges. The Hearing Board/conference may, at its discretion,
proceed in the student’s absence.
3. Advisors
a. Students appearing at a hearing or Facilitated Resolution Conference for an alleged violation of college policy may designate
an advisor. The Advisor must be a currently active full-time student, faculty, or staff member of the College. The College will
provide students with a list of trained/approved advisors to assist in their selection, though students may designate any
willing individual who meets the criteria to serve in this capacity. Before serving as an Advisor, the individual must execute a
Confidentiality Agreement prepared by the College.
b. The following individuals may not serve as an Advisor:
+ Members of the President’s Cabinet
+ Members of the Hearing Boards
+ Individuals participating in the proceedings as a witness or who otherwise may have a personal conflict/interest in
the proceedings Judicial Hearing Board
c. Professional Advisors/Attorneys: Because Advisors must be currently active, full-time students, faculty, or staff members,
professional advisors and/or attorneys are not permitted to participate in the processes outlined in the Code.
4. Appeals
a. Appeals process: Any student found responsible may appeal the verdict or sanction by submitting a statement of such intent to
the chair of the Judicial Commission via the Dean of Students within 24 hours after they have been notified of the verdict or
sanction. When an appeal request has been received:
1. The Judicial Commission will meet to determine if an appeal hearing is granted, based on one or more of the
grounds listed in this section. The Commission must notify the student of its decision to accept or deny the request
for an appeal hearing within 48 hours of the Judicial Commission’s meeting via email or campus, excluding student
holidays and/or weekends.
2. If an appeal hearing is granted, the Dean of Students or their designee will work with the student to schedule a
hearing before the Appeals Hearing Board.
3. The final appeal rests with the Vice President in the Division of Campus Life and Student Development, or their
designee. Following an appeal hearing or a determination by the Commission not to grant an appeal, the appealing
student must notify the Vice President of their decision to appeal within 24 hours in writing. The Vice President may
consult with other conduct administrators to determine the outcome of the appeal. b. Grounds for an appeal
1. Procedural errors that prevented the student from receiving a fair hearing.
2. Discrimination in the hearing on the basis of race/ethnicity, gender/gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation,
physical ability or national origin, which caused an unjust hearing.
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3. New material evidence of which the student was not aware at the time of the hearing and which is essential to the
case.
4. Inappropriate sanction, including an excessively severe sanction.
c. Appeals Hearing Board: Appeals Hearing Boards will adhere to the hearing procedure outlined in Appendix 1. The Appeals
Hearing Board will only address the granted grounds for appeal, they will not retry the entire case. d. Other guidelines for
appeals:
1. The statement of intent to appeal must include stated grounds for making an appeal. If the commission (excluding
those members who heard the original case) finds the grounds insufficient, it may refuse the appeal and must inform
the appellant in writing.
2. Any member of the campus community has the right to appeal a sanction.
3. Only the student found responsible has the right to appeal a finding of responsibility.
SANCTIONS
The community standards system is focused on community safety, is educational in nature, corrective, and designed to foster the
holistic development of students. Therefore, students found responsible for a violation of the Code are subject to one or more of the
sanctions listed in this section. Sanctions should be proportional to the violation and should be levied in order to achieve the goals of
safety, education, correction, and development. All sanctions are expected to be completed within 30 days unless otherwise noted by
the sanctioning official (administrator or hearing board).
1. List of Sanctions
The imposition of any sanctions should be subject to mitigating factors such as the nature of the offense, severity of resulting harm,
present demeanor and past record of the student(s). Failure to comply with the sanctions imposed upon a student will result in account
holds and more severe sanctions, which may include suspension.
a. Formal Warning: A written notice that states that the continuation of conduct in violation of the Code will result in more
severe disciplinary sanctions.
b. Education and reflection: A student may be required to participate in educational programs/workshops, complete
educational tasks (research papers, presentations, etc.), and/or personal reflections related to the violation.
c. Referral: A student may be referred to counseling, risk reduction programs, or to other appropriate resources in the
community.
d. Community Restitution: Hours of unpaid work to a department of Wofford or an approved non-profit agency. The specified
number of hours of community restitution sanctioned must be completed by the deadline set by the conduct administrator or
hearing board.
e. Financial Restitution: Reimbursement in the form of money and/or labor for damage to or misappropriation of property.
f. Disciplinary Probation: Exclusion from participation in activities in which one represents Wofford or any collegerecognized
organization as set forth in the notice of probation for a specified period of time. Disciplinary probation could also include the
loss of privileges typically afforded to members of the College community for a specific period of time, these privileges
could include internet access, parking access, specific building access, and participation/attendance at College
events/activities.
g. Apology: A written or oral apology to an individual(s) or an organization.
h. Fines: The maximum fine levied in the conduct process may not exceed $1,000. Fines must be paid within 30 days of
sanctioning or before the end of the academic term, whichever comes first. The amount of the fine will be determined by the
hearing board in consideration of the nature of the infraction.
i. Housing sanctions: Sanctions regarding housing may be referred to the director of residence life or their designee for final
determination and implementation. Housing sanctions may include residential reassignment, loss of housing privileges,
removal from housing, and loss of priority in future housing assignment processes.
j. Suspension: Exclusion from classes and other privileges or activities as set forth in the notice of suspension for a defined
period of time. A person appealing the suspension sanction must submit a statement of such intent to the chair of the Judicial
Commission within 24 hours after the verdict of suspension has been imposed. When a student has been given the sanction of
Campus Safety, residence life staff or other college offici
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may search the premises by means of a pass key.
suspension and has appealed this decision, the student may participate only in academic activities. They cannot take part in
clubs, musical groups, athletics teams and other student organizations during this time period. When a student is suspended,
they should leave the campus within 24 hours after the final determination of the judicial process. A suspended student is not
allowed to return to campus without the written permission of the Dean of Students or their designee.
k. Expulsion: Termination of student status for an indefinite period of time. The conditions of readmission, if any are permitted,
shall be stated in the order of expulsion. A person wishing to appeal the sanction of expulsion must make it known within 24
hours after the verdict of expulsion is reached by submitting a statement of such desire to the chair of the Judicial
Commission. They will be permitted to remain enrolled in Wofford until a response to an appeal is reached, the student may
participate only in academic activities. They cannot take part in clubs, musical groups, athletics teams or other student
organizations. When a student is expelled, they should leave the campus within 24 hours after the final verdict of the judicial
system has been determined. An expelled student is not allowed to return to campus without the written permission of the
Dean of Students or their designee.
l. Other sanctions deemed appropriate
FUNDAMENTAL FAIRNESS
1. Procedural Safeguards
A student who is charged with violating the Code is guaranteed these procedural safeguards:
a. The student will be informed in writing of any charge or charges at least 72 hours before a hearing is held. This formal
statement of charges will state the nature, time and place of the violation charges. The date, time and place of the hearing will
be disclosed.
b. The student will be informed orally or in writing of the procedural rights set forth in this Code.
c. The student has the option to be accompanied by an Advisor; the role of Advisor is defined in the Code.
d. The student has the ability in a hearing to call witnesses and has the ability to request the hearing board compel the
attendance of a student to serve as a witness.
e. The student has the ability to challenge any facts stated in a Residence Life report or a Campus Safety incident report and to
ask questions of any witness.
f. The student has the right to remain silent, and such silence does not constitute evidence of guilt.
g. The hearing board shall exclude the evidence obtained by coercion or deceit and objects/documents obtained through illegal
searches.
h. The hearing board shall not consider records of prior criminal, social or academic infractions before a finding of
responsibility has been reached. These items may be considered when appropriate sanctions are being determined.
i. The student is required to submit to the Conduct Administrator a list of witnesses and evidence they plan to bring to the
hearing at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.
j. The standard of proof shall be the preponderance of the evidence.
2. Legitimate Searches
Searches of student rooms/apartments or organizational houses by civil authorities are governed by local, state or federal law. Searches
by campus authorities may be conducted only under the following circumstances:
a. Hot Pursuit. Campus safety officers, perceiving what they reasonably believe to be a violation of this Code or the law, may
pursue suspected offenders. Residence hall rooms and/or apartments (or similar areas), facilities leased by student
organizations, may be entered by campus safety officers in fresh pursuit and subjected to reasonable searches for implements
or fruits of the suspected offense.
b. Search authorization. In any case where there are reasonable grounds to believe that a search of a residence hall room,
apartment, vehicle, other campus facility or any closed containers within those areas (the “premises”), will disclose a
violation of this code, residence hall regulations or state/federal/local law or the implements or fruits of such a violation, the
premises may be searched by search authorization. A search authorization may be issued by the president of the college, the
provost, the vice president for campus life and student development or the designee of any of these officials. The search
authorization must identify specifically the premises, the nature of the material for which the search is being conducted and
the nature of the suspected violation. Such search authorization shall be served by a Campus Safety officer, residence life
staff or by a college official who did not issue the authorization. The search authorization shall be served, if possible, in the
presence of one or more owners/occupants of the premises. If the owner/occupants are not present, the Department of
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c. Custodial Inspection. At reasonable intervals and on advance notice, residence hall rooms, apartments or Greek Village
houses may be inspected for maintenance, repair, health or safety purposes.
d. Emergency Situations. When a college official has reason to suspect that there is an emergency, the official may enter the
premises after proper identification.
e. Plain Sight. When a college official enters a room pursuant to any legitimate purpose as provided under this section
(including custodial inspections, emergency situations, maintenance visits, or other legitimate purposes) if the official
observes any Code violation in plain sight, the student may be referred to the student conduct system.
1. Confidentiality
Article IV
Records & Reporting
Wofford College will respect and will make every reasonable effort to avoid the inappropriate disclosure of information in student
conduct cases so that access to information is given only to those whose duties require it. In addition, disclosure of information
pertaining to students is subject to the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a federal law.
2. Notices to Students
All official notices to students under this Code shall be sent via a secure electronic system to the student’s official Wofford College
email address, via campus mail or U.S. mail (to the last known address of the student maintained by the College) or personally
delivered to student.
3. Retention & Release of Records
Conduct records are retained by the Dean of Students’ office and are considered part of the educational record. Disciplinary
information will be provided within the College to individuals who are determined to have a legitimate, educational interest in
obtaining this information in accord with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended). A student’s
disciplinary file is maintained separately from any other academic or official file at the College. In cases where the accused is found
not responsible, no official disciplinary file will be retained. When charges are dropped due to insufficient information, an official
disciplinary file will be maintained until graduation or seven years from the date of the hearing.
A student’s disciplinary file is retained for a specified length of time. The maximum sanction imposed determines how long a file is
retained before being destroyed. A student’s disciplinary file is not released outside the College except pursuant to FERPA.
a. Permanently maintained: Expulsion, revocation of organizational charter
b. Maintained seven years from the date of separation: Suspension, disciplinary probation, removal from college-provided
housing
c. Maintained until graduation: Formal warning and other student disciplinary matters
4. Parental Notification
Understanding that parents/guardians are partners in the pursuit of student success, a student’s parent or legal guardian may be notified
of that student’s alcohol or drug policy violations if the student is under 21 years old at the time of the notification. Any parental
notification will be consistent with college policies, and existing laws and regulations including the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA).
5. Publication of Data
The Division of Campus Life & Student Development will publish an annual statistical report of conduct cases and outcomes.
Article V
Amending Procedures
Any member of the Wofford College community may propose amendments to this code, however, the power to make amendments
rests with the President’s Cabinet. Before submission for final approval, all proposed amendments must be considered by the Campus
Union assembly and notice must be provided to the student body. Any amendment specifically concerning the judicial system must be
brought to the attention of the Judicial Commission before submission for final approval.
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The authority to specifically amend the Honor Code rests with the Academic Integrity Committee.
Additional Resources
1. Community Standards Processes & Procedures
2. Policy Statement on Alcohol & Other Drugs
3. Nondiscrimination & Anti-Harassment Policy
College Policies
Statement on the Policies
Students are responsible for knowing and observing all regulations that may affect their status at Wofford College. For
this reason, they are expected to acquaint themselves with the contents of this handbook, individual college bulletins
and all official college memos and notices.
Because this handbook covers a range of topics and because it occasionally may be necessary to change the
text, the statements contained herein are not meant to be and should not be considered contractual in nature.
Goals of the College
Adopted by the faculty, 1995
Wofford College seeks to be among the best undergraduate liberal arts colleges in the Southeast. Wofford College
exists to serve society by providing a superior program of liberal arts education to prepare students for lives of
fulfillment, effective citizenship and service to others.
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To achieve this purpose, Wofford College seeks to be a community in which all employees work to support the
development of students and in which faculty and students commit to teaching, to learning and to developing
certain attitudes and motivations.
Because Wofford College seeks to develop the whole person, it seeks a range of outcomes for students and graduates.
Wofford wants them to achieve many of the following:
Skills, Abilities or Capabilities •
To read effectively.
• To express themselves effectively orally and in writing.
• To work with numerical data.
• To use computers (for learning, organizing, investigating, problem solving and communicating).
• To think critically and creatively.
• To be independent and continuing learners.
Knowledge
• To be conversant with natural sciences, the humanities and the social sciences.
• To know of the history of the civilization of the United States.
• To have experience with other languages and cultures and to perceive other cultures as expressive ways of being human.
• To have a critical appreciation of the arts.
• To show competence in at least one field of study, either in the sciences, the humanities or the social sciences.
Employment
• To be prepared for employment and/or advanced study (to get jobs or gain admission and to perform well).
Personal Characteristics
• To have self-respect and confidence in themselves.
• To be socially responsible.
• To have concern for the well-being of others, of society and of the environment and how one’s actions affect them.
• To be ethical.
• To be compassionate and tolerant, to value and respect the human potential of others.
• To give time, energy and wealth for the benefit of others.
• To develop autonomy or independence (in learning, in thinking, in discipline, in making moral judgments).
• To be well – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
• To have broad interests and to engage in a variety of activities.
• To be leaders (to have willingness and ability to influence the activities of a group toward achieving a goal).
Positive Relationship with the College
• To have high levels of satisfaction with their experience at Wofford and to be supportive of the college.
• The personal growth sought at Wofford depends upon the existence of a community of character where:
o Participants give of themselves for each other. o Individuals are valued and treated fairly.
o Academic freedom is practiced and protected, and civility is affirmed. o Communications are
open and honest.
o A high ethic of personal honor is practiced and defended.
o Participants have the resources necessary for work of high quality.
Statement of Wofford College Values
Wofford College strives to be a premier, innovative and distinctive national liberal arts college defined by
excellence, engagement and transformation in its commitment to prepare superior students for meaningful lives as
citizens, leaders and scholars. As such the college creates an environment in which every part of college life –
academics, athletics, residence life and co-curricular programming – blends into a dynamic culture of learning and
respect. We value global, experiential and community-based learning and are committed to academic rigor, diversity
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and inclusion, sustainability in all its forms and the development of mentoring relationships. We prize imagination
and creativity in every discipline and are focused on student success, from first-year through fourth. Extraordinary
citizens and lifelong learners emerge organically from the conditions and opportunities provided at Wofford
College.
Selected Policies
Policies listed in this section are selected Wofford College policies. Other academic policies and regulations appear
in the College Catalog. Members of the faculty and administration are eager to hear student responses to policies
and programs. They are available to discuss these with students.
2023-24 WOFFORD COLLEGE POLICY STATEMENT ON BEVERAGE
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
In keeping with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, which require that all
college students receive annual notice of the laws regarding alcohol and other drug use, the following information
is offered:
The Wofford College (hereafter referred to as “Wofford”) community is one in which students, faculty and staff are
devoted to learning and to the development of the whole person. Part of being a responsible and caring member of
the college community is to recognize that Wofford is situated in a state and municipality that have specific laws and
ordinances prohibiting the sale, possession, and consumption of alcohol and controlled substances. The college
upholds these laws and assists local and state law enforcement agencies. These laws are in place because they serve
an important role in protecting individuals and the community from the unwanted effects of the misuse of alcohol
and other drugs which can lead to serious health risks and behavioral problems such as violence, sexual assault,
accidents, vandalism and other dangerous acts. The Wofford community does not condone members who make
irresponsible choices, including violating the laws of the State of South Carolina, ordinances of the city of
Spartanburg, or policies of Wofford. The purpose of the following policies is to aid in the development of a safe and
healthy educational environment for all members of the Wofford community.
PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
Wofford reserves the right to notify parents/guardians of dependent students regarding any health or safety risk,
change in student status, or conduct situation, particularly alcohol and other drug violations. The College may also
notify parents/guardians of non-dependent students who are under age 21 of alcohol and/or drug policy violations.
Wofford may contact parents/guardians to inform them of situations in which there is a significant and articulable
health and/or safety risk. Wofford also reserves the right to otherwise notify parents/guardians, where allowed by
law, and further reserves the right to designate which college officials have a need to know about individual conduct
reports pursuant to FERPA.
DOCUMENTATION
Violations of this policy and other associated policies will be documented in the student’s record maintained in the
Office of Campus Life and Student Development. A record of sanctions and their completion will also be maintained
in this file.
For all violations of this policy, sanctions are due to be completed within 30 days of the case resolution unless
otherwise noted. A hold may be placed on the account of any student failing to complete sanctions.
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DEFINITIONS
1. Alcoholic beverages: any spirituous malt, vinous, fermented, brewed (whether lager or rice beer) or other liquors or any
compound or mixture thereof, by whatever name called or known, that contains alcohol and is used as a beverage.
2. Common container: any container (e.g., kegs, pony kegs, trash cans, punch bowls, shared coolers, borgs, etc.) in which a
quantity of alcohol can be stored or mixed in order to be distributed to or consumed by more than one person, as well as
alcohol delivery devices (e.g., funnels, gelatin shots or ice luge) used for the rapid administration of alcohol in unknown
quantities.
3. Event: party, concert or other social gathering attended by undergraduate students.
4. Public areas/places: All locations other than a student’s private room or apartment or Greek Village houses including, but
not limited to, common rooms, hallways, restrooms, balconies, courtyards, the areas between the houses in the Greek
Village, benches, classrooms, athletic facilities, campus grounds and sidewalks. The definition includes, but is not limited
to, any public access outdoor areas, the Richardson Pavilion, the Pavilion by Wightman Hall, the dining hall, hallways,
lobbies, stairwells, bathrooms, lounges, the lawns at the Greek Village, study areas, classrooms and the Glendale campus.
5. Sale of alcohol: any transfer, trade, exchange or barter in any manner by any means for consideration of alcohol (e.g., cover
charges, mug/T-shirt sales, etc.)
6. Use of alcoholic beverages: possession, consumption, distribution, purchase, sale or transfer of alcoholic beverages.
7. Senior Village Party: See Student Handbook
8. Possession is defined to include, but not limited to:
a. Individual possession: any alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia within immediate proximity of an individual
person or that is being transported by or carried on an individual person.
b. Residential possession: storage of any quantity of alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia not deemed individual
possession will be attributed to the assigned residents of the residence hall room, apartment, or vehicle. In the
event that no individual resident claims the alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia, the possession will be assigned
to all residents assigned to the residence hall room or the owner/occupant of the vehicle.
9. Drinking contests: Activities in which students consume alcoholic beverages in a risky manner, such as, but not limited
to, beer pong, shot parties, and pre-gaming.
10. Student’s record: A record of code of conduct violations for each Wofford student is maintained by the Division of Campus
Life and Student Development. This record is kept on file for seven years after termination of a student’s enrollment or as
required by law.
GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CONSUMPTION AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL
1. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in residence hall rooms in which both residents are under the age of 21 and other
residential common areas (regardless of age) including, but not limited to, bathrooms, hallways and lounges, lawns, and
public areas of Wofford. For special events, areas may be designated as wet with approval from the Division of Campus
Life and Student Development.
2. Alcoholic beverages are allowed to be consumed by students 21 years of age and older at: patios and the inside of houses
in the Greek Village; and individual residence hall rooms where both residents are 21 years or older and the porches in the
Village apartment houses.
3. For information on residence hall rooms shared by a student who is at least 21 years of age and a student who is under the
age of 21, read the Residence Life Policy in the Student Handbook online.
4. The use of alcoholic beverages on campus or at college-sponsored functions (on or off campus) is permitted only by those
of legal age as specified in accordance with South Carolina law or the state law of the state/nation in which the event is
located. A list of applicable local, state and federal laws may be viewed in the Student Handbook online.
5. Aiding and abetting in the sale or transfer and the actual sale and transfer of alcoholic beverages to any person under 21
years of age of age is prohibited.
6. Any individual consuming or possessing alcohol must have a valid picture identification card on his or her person 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.
7. Under no circumstances will college-appropriated funds be used by individual students, student groups or student
organizations for the purchase of alcoholic beverages for student events.
8. Drinking contests or alcoholic beverage delivery devices resulting in rapid consumption of alcohol are prohibited. No prizes
or incentives may be awarded for consuming alcoholic beverages, nor may alcoholic beverages be awarded as prizes or
incentives.
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Part A: Individual Student Violations of the General Provisions of Alcohol Policy and Sanctions
Violations by individuals of this policy will be assigned to one of two categories as defined below. Students who fail
to complete assigned sanctions by the appropriate deadline will have a judicial hold placed on their accounts that
may affect the ability to view grades, make changes in the academic schedule, participate in registration, participate
in the housing lottery, and maintain financial aid.
CATEGORY “A” VIOLATIONS
1. Underage possession, consumption or use of alcoholic beverages
2. Aiding and abetting the underage possession, consumption and or use of alcoholic beverages
3. Possession and or consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of an open container in areas where alcoholic
beverages are prohibited
4. Production, possession, and/or use of false identification
First Offense: Formal Warning/Alcohol Education Option
The Alcohol Education Option is available to a student with no prior alcohol or drug violations. The student must
complete the following within 30 days of selecting this option:
1. An educational workshop led by a staff member in the Division of Campus Life and Student Development addressing the
issue of alcohol use and abuse must be completed.
2. A fine of no more than $25 must be paid to Wofford.
Note: The charge against the student will be rescinded upon completion of the sanctions listed above. Completion
of the Alcohol Education Option will be noted in the student’s record maintained with in the Division of Campus
Life & Student Development for administrative purposes, and the charge may still be counted by the College for
statistical and reporting purposes only.
Second Offense: Students must meet with a member of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff.
Students may accept responsibility and agree to complete the sanctions below within 30 days or request an
administrative hearing to determine a resolution.
1. An individual consultation with a member of Division of Campus Life and Student Development or by an outside provider
for further assessment and treatment, if needed, with any associated costs or fees incurred by the student.
2. A fine of no more than $50 must be paid to Wofford College.
3. Completion of up to 10 hours of community restitution on campus.
4. The College will notify (oral, written, or electronic) the student’s parents/guardians.
Third Offense: Students must meet with a member of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff.
Students may accept responsibility and agree to complete the sanctions below within 30 days or request an
administrative hearing to determine a resolution.
1. Completion of an individual assessment by an outside provider for further assessment and treatment, if needed, with any
associated costs or fees incurred by the student.
2. Notification (oral, written, or electronic) that the student will likely be suspended or expelled if found responsible of a
fourth violation of this policy.
3. A fine of no more than $100 must be paid to Wofford College.
4. Completion of up to 20 hours of community restitution on campus.
5. The College will notify (oral, written, or electronic) the student’s parents/guardians.
Fourth Offense. Students must meet with a member of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff
to arrange an administrative hearing. If the student accepts responsibility or is found responsible, the administrative
hearing board will determine whether the student will be suspended or expelled from Wofford. In the event of
suspension, the report from the administrative hearing board will confirm the length of the suspension. The College
will notify (oral, written, or electronic) the student’s parents/guardians. The Dean of Students, the Registrar, the
Director of Financial Aid and the Director of Residence Life at Wofford will be notified that the student has been
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suspended or expelled. The Dean of Students or their designee will confirm any terms or conditions for readmission
to Wofford College.
CATEGORY “B” VIOLATIONS
Category B violations include students committing the following actions while under the influence of alcohol:
1. Causing harm to oneself, others or property.
2. Engaging in physical violence or vandalism.
3. Showing disrespect to an employee of Wofford College or third-party contractors hired by Wofford College.
4. Possessing a keg or common container.
5. Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or other drugs.
First Offense: Students must meet with a member of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff.
Students may accept responsibility or request an administrative hearing for a resolution. If the student accepts
responsibility or is found responsible, the following sanctions will be imposed as well as others deemed appropriate.
1. Completion of an individual assessment by an outside provider for further assessment and treatment, if needed, with any
associated costs or fees incurred by the student.
2. Notification (oral, written, or electronic) that the student will likely be suspended or expelled if found responsible of a
second violation of this policy.
3. A fine of no more than $150 must be paid to Wofford College.
4. Completion of up to 20 hours of community restitution on campus.
5. The College will notify (oral, written, or electronic) the student’s parents/guardians.
Second Offense:
Students must meet with a member of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff to arrange an
administrative hearing. If the student accepts responsibility or is found responsible, the administrative hearing board
will determine whether the student will be suspended or expelled from Wofford. In the event of suspension, the
report from the administrative hearing board will confirm the length of the suspension. The College will notify (oral,
written, or electronic) the student’s parents/guardians. The Dean of Students, the Registrar, the Director of Financial
Aid and the Director of Residence Life at Wofford will be notified that the student has been suspended or expelled.
The Dean of Students or their designee will confirm any terms or conditions for readmission to Wofford College.
Part B: Provisions for the Possession and Consumption of Alcohol at Student Organizational and
Community Events and Associated Sanctions
Wofford encourages social activities for students and social gatherings on or off campus. Organizations and
individuals given permission to host an event on or off campus at which alcoholic beverages will be present may be
held responsible for the actions and well-being of their guests. All social events, on or off campus, must be registered
in the Division of Campus Life and Student Development. Registration forms are available online in the MyWofford
portal and are maintained by the Division of Campus Life and Student Development. These forms must be completed
by noon on the Tuesday prior to the event to be approved by the Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life or their
designee.
The definitions and requirements stated below are the minimum standard to be followed. Organizations and
individuals governed by regulations from bodies, including, but not limited to, the NCAA, National Panhellenic
Conference, North American Interfraternity Conference, and National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations may have
additional regulations that must be met.
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DEFINITIONS
1. Social events include, but are not limited to, band parties, mixers, formals, theme parties, fundraisers, or other activities
taking place on or off-campus.
2. Organizational/individual sponsorship is defined as an event to which: the organization or individual has invited students
to attend by either verbal, written or electronic invitations; or the organization or individual is associated with, has leased
or owns the location where the event is being held.
REQUIREMENTS
Wofford faculty, staff, students and organizations are expected to know the Wofford College Policy Statement on
Beverage Alcohol and Drug Abuse. To promote personal responsibility and self- governance, organizations and
individuals that sponsor social events shall assume the responsibility of enforcing the following guidelines, unless
exceptions are approved by the Wofford administration for non-student events:
1. Wofford expects any group of students formally or informally organized to act responsibly and to obey Wofford policies,
and to follow all applicable local, state and federal laws.
2. Before hosting an event, officers, social chairs and sober party monitors of the organizations or sponsoring individuals are
required to complete risk management training conducted by staff members of the Division of Campus Life and Student
Development and the College attorney. Risk management training must be renewed annually for social organizations.
3. Organizational officers or individuals sponsoring the event are encouraged to assist in making arrangements for the safety
of those who appear to be impaired.
4. The sponsoring organization or individuals shall designate at least four students to serve as monitors (referred to as “sober
party monitors” or “SPMs”) for the event. The monitors must not consume alcoholic beverages before or during the event.
The monitors are to ensure that the age of each attendee is checked and some type of identification, such as wristbands,
indicates individuals who are of legal age to possess and consume alcohol.
5. If alcoholic beverages are being consumed at an event that is individually sponsored or under the aegis of a student
organization, whether the event is held on or off campus, the members of the group and guests (who are at least 21 years
old) must bring their own alcoholic beverages to the event (BYOB) or the alcohol must be provided by a third-party vendor.
6. If a social event is to be held off campus, if it will be a BYOB or if it will be a third-party vendor event, the sponsoring
organization or individuals must provide transportation for all students and guests.
7. At every social event where alcohol is to be served, all attendees shall be required to have a valid state-issued identification
card with birth date listed. Wofford students are additionally required to have their Wofford student identification card.
8. Events sponsored by organizations or individuals are closed to all but members and their invited guests.
9. Social events may not include any form of drinking contests in their activities or promotions. No alcoholic beverages may
be awarded as prizes or incentives.
10. Organizations or individuals sponsoring an event may not distribute alcoholic beverages to attendees, including free
alcoholic beverages. They may not use common containers or distribute alcoholic beverages that were brought to the event
by a host, a member or a guest.
11. Organizations or sponsoring individuals are to provide non-salty food items and non-alcoholic beverages.
12. Organizations or sponsoring individuals shall hire third-party security personnel to maintain order and to enforce all
applicable laws and policies.
13. Advertisements, posters or invitations that are intended for public viewing may not mention or depict alcohol or use terms
referring to alcoholic beverages, such as “beer” or “happy hour.”
14. SPMs should supervise the amount of alcohol consumed by individual attendees of the social event.
15. Campus Safety officers and staff members may visit social events periodically to check with the persons responsible for
the event, primarily to offer assistance. If a violation of the law or college policy is observed, the officer will issue a violation
and report the incident to the appropriate college official.
SANCTIONS
If an organization, an individual or a group of individuals hosts an event at which alcoholic beverages are present
and one or more of the 15 requirements listed above are not adhered to, the individual(s) or organizational leaders
may be charged with an organizational violation of the alcohol policy. Depending upon the severity of the situation,
the Associate Dean of Students or their designee may propose one or more of the following sanctions for the
violation(s):
· Formal written warning.
· Monetary fine.
· Educational seminar.
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· Community restitution on campus.
· Creating and hosting dry events.
· Loss of social privileges for events with alcohol on and/or off-campus.
· Loss of use of Wofford facilities.
· Suspension of college charter.
The individual(s) or organizational leaders may sign and accept the sanctions and the deadline for completing them
or they may request an administrative hearing. If the organization or sponsoring individual is found in violation of
the provisions of this policy, the administrative hearing can impose the same (including, but not limited to) sanctions
listed above. The Dean of Students reserves the right to impose interim measures to suspend the activities of an
organization or deny the ability of individuals to sponsor social events when said organization or sponsoring
individual has been charged with a violation, pending the findings and resolution of the administrative hearing.
GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING DRUGS
DEFINITIONS
1. Drugs are defined as any controlled substance or illegal drug to include, but not limited to, marijuana, hashish,
amphetamines, LSD compounds, mescaline, psilocybin, DMT, narcotics, opiates, other hallucinogens including Spice, K2,
and synthetic cannabinoids, salvia and pyrovalerone derivatives (found in substance marketed as “bath salts”).
2. Manufacture, sale and/or distribution of any illegal drug or controlled substances (consistent with federal, state or local
laws) is strictly prohibited.
3. The possession, distribution, sale or use of prescription drugs without a legally valid medical prescription is prohibited.
4. The use of prescribed medication and substances not as directed (over-use, huffing, snorting, smoking or otherwise
possessing or using legal substances) is prohibited.
5. Possession, consumption, sale and and/or distribution of synthetic stimulants, such as “bath salts” (also known as Cloud 9,
White Dove, Hurricane Charlie, White Lightning) is prohibited. Normal bathing salts are permitted.
6. The use or possession of drug paraphernalia, including, but not limited to, weights, scales, rolling papers, e- cigs, blunts,
vapes, hookahs and other smoking devices used to consume illegal substances is prohibited.
7. Students may not be in the presence of the possession, sale or use of prohibited, controlled or illegal substances, to include
prescription medications.
8. Students may not manufacture, or share prohibited, controlled or illegal substances, to include prescription medications.
9. Misbehaving or causing disruption as a result of drug use on or in college property or at events sponsored by the college or
by a chartered organization is prohibited.
10. Students who are members of NCAA-sanctioned teams may be drug tested. Students with positive results of illegal drug
testing conducted by Wofford or the NCAA will be considered to have consumed drugs. They will be referred to the judicial
system for violating this policy.
11. Students convicted of any offense involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance may be deemed ineligible to
receive financial aid.
SANCTIONS
Wofford College will cooperate with all law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of laws both on and off
campus. Anyone who violates the drug policy is subject to Wofford’s sanctions in addition to criminal sanctions. At
the same time, Wofford will assist students according to the Medical Amnesty/Assistance Policy who voluntarily
submit themselves to college officials for assistance with the misuse of alcohol or drugs, as long as the students are
not involved in the sale or distribution of drugs to others.
Persons convicted of drug possession under state or federal law may be ineligible for federal student grants and loans
for up to one year after the first conviction and five years after the second. The penalty for distributing drugs is loss
of benefits for five years after the first, 10 years after the second and permanently after the third conviction.
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Wofford will impose sanctions on students who violate the drug policy. The following minimum sanctions will apply
for violations. Repeated violations of the drug policy may result in suspension or expulsion. It should be noted that
drug violations which are also in conjunction with other student conduct code violations may result in additional
sanctions.
For all offenses listed below, Wofford will notify the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) of the pending charge, the
hearing date, and the findings of the hearing by letter, email or telephone call.
Category 1: Simple possession and/or use of a controlled substance or illegal drug
Examples include but are not limited to marijuana, synthetic marijuana (K2 and “Spice”), salvia and pyrovalerone
derivatives (found in substance marketed as “bath salts”); prescription drugs without a valid/current medical
prescription; use of prescribed medication not as directed (over- use, snorting prescribed medication, etc.); huffing,
snorting, smoking or otherwise possessing or using legal substances not as intended.
First Offense: Students may sign and accept the following sanctions or request an administrative hearing. If the
student accepts responsibility or is found to be responsible for a violation, the following sanctions will be imposed
as well as others deemed appropriate.
1. The student will meet with Campus Life and Student Development staff to be referred to a certified addiction specialist for
an individual assessment and treatment if indicated, with any associated costs or fees incurred by the student. The student
will agree to have a report from the external agency communicated to the Division of Campus Life and Student
Development.
2. A fine of no more than $100 must be paid to Wofford College.
3. Completion of up to 25 hours of community restitution on campus within 30 days of the date of the sanction.
4. Notification (oral, written, or electronic) that the student will likely be suspended if found responsible of a second violation
of this policy.
Second Offense: Students must meet with a member of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff
to arrange an administrative hearing. If the student accepts responsibility or is found responsible, the administrative
hearing board will determine whether the student will be suspended (minimum one academic semester) from
Wofford. In the event of suspension, the report from the administrative hearing board will confirm the length of the
suspension. The Dean of Students, the Registrar, the Director of Financial Aid and the Director of Residence Life at
Wofford will be notified that the student has been suspended. The Dean of Students or their designee will confirm
any terms or conditions for readmission to Wofford College, including, but not limited to, possible loss of College
housing and completion of a substance abuse program and completion of all recommended treatment at student’s
expense prior to application for re-enrollment.
Category 2: Possession and/or use of other drugs including, but not limited to, cocaine, heroin, LSD, and PCP.
First Offense: Students must meet with a member of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff
to arrange an administrative hearing. If the student accepts responsibility or is found responsible, the administrative
hearing board will determine whether the student will be suspended (minimum of two academic semesters) from
Wofford. In the event of suspension, the report from the administrative hearing board will confirm the length of the
suspension. The Dean of Students, the Registrar, the Director of Financial Aid and the Director of Residence Life at
Wofford will be notified that the student has been suspended. The Dean of Students or their designee will confirm
any terms or conditions for readmission to Wofford College, including, but not limited to, possible loss of College
housing and completion of a substance abuse program and completion of all recommended treatment at student’s
expense, and a fine of no more than $150 paid to Wofford College prior to application for re- enrollment.
Second Offense: Students must meet with a member of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff
to arrange an administrative hearing. If the student accepts responsibility or is found responsible, the administrative
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hearing board will determine whether the student will be expelled from Wofford. The Dean of Students, the Registrar,
the Director of Financial Aid and the Director of Residence Life at Wofford will be notified.
Category 3: Possession of drug paraphernalia, including, but not limited to, pipes, roach clips, bongs, e-cigs, blunts,
vapes, hookahs, blow tubes, papers, scales or any material or apparatus containing drug residue.
First Offense: Students may sign and accept the following sanctions or request an administrative hearing. If the
student accepts responsibility or is found to be responsible for a violation, the following sanctions will be imposed
as well as others deemed appropriate.
1. The student will meet with a Wellness Center staff member (or designee) to be referred to the appropriate assessment and
treatment program with all costs incurred by the student.
2. A fine of no more than $75 must be paid to Wofford College.
Second Offense: Students may sign and accept the following sanctions or request an administrative hearing for
resolution. If the student accepts responsibility or is found to be responsible for a violation, the following sanctions
will be imposed as well as others deemed appropriate.
1. The student will meet with a Wellness Center staff member (or designee) to be referred to a certified addiction specialist
for an individual assessment and treatment if indicated, with any associated costs or fees incurred by the student. The
student will agree to have a report from the external agency communicated to the Director of Medical Services.
2. A fine of no more than $125 must be paid to Wofford College.
Category 4: Present and/or an accessory during the possession, use or sale of controlled or illegal substances,
including prescription medications.
First Offense: Students may sign and accept the following sanctions or request an administrative hearing. If the
student accepts responsibility or is found to be responsible for a violation, the following sanctions will be imposed
as well as others deemed appropriate.
1. The student will meet with a Campus Life and Student Development staff member and complete an educational requirement
if indicated, with any associated costs or fees incurred by the student.
2. A fine of no more than $75 must be paid to Wofford College.
Second Offense: Students may sign and accept the following sanctions or request an administrative hearing. If the
student accepts responsibility or is found to be responsible for a violation, the following sanctions will be imposed
as well as others deemed appropriate.
1. The student will meet with a Campus Life and Student Development staff member to be referred to a certified addiction
specialist for an individual assessment and treatment if indicated, with any associated costs or fees incurred by the student.
The student will agree to have a report from the external agency communicated to the Division of Campus Life and Student
Development.
2. A fine of no more than $150 must be paid to Wofford College.
Category 5: Distribution or intent to distribute: including the sale, sharing, or exchange (including without
financial gain) of controlled, illegal or prohibited substances, to include prescription medications.
First Offense: Students must meet with a member of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff
to arrange an administrative hearing. If the student accepts responsibility or is found responsible, the administrative
hearing board will determine whether the student will be suspended (minimum two academic semesters) or expelled
from Wofford. In the event of suspension, the report from the administrative hearing board will confirm the length
of the suspension. The Dean of Students, the Registrar, the Director of Financial Aid and the Director of Residence
Life at Wofford will be notified that the student has been suspended or expelled. The Dean of Students or their
designee will confirm any terms or conditions for readmission to Wofford College including but not limited to
possible loss of college housing and completion of a substance abuse program and completion of all recommended
treatment at student’s expense prior to application for re-enrollment.
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Second Offense: Students must meet with a member of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff
to arrange an administrative hearing. If the student accepts responsibility or is found responsible, the administrative
hearing board will determine whether the student will be expelled from Wofford. The Dean of Students, the Registrar,
the Director of Financial Aid and the Director of Residence Life at Wofford will be notified.
MEDICAL AMNESTY/ASSISTANCE POLICY
Wofford College supports a safe and inclusive campus environment which promotes the development of the whole
student and student success. Students are encouraged to safeguard their health and safety and that of their peers.
This Medical Amnesty/Assistance Policy benefits the Wofford community by encouraging students to make
responsible decisions in seeking medical attention in serious or life-threatening situations that result from alcohol
and/or other drug use or abuse and in any situation where medical treatment is reasonably believed to be appropriate.
This policy seeks to diminish fear of disciplinary and conduct sanctions in such situations and to encourage
individuals and organizations to seek needed medical attention for individuals in distress from alcohol and drug use.
Alcohol or other drug consumption, including, but not limited to, excessive consumption, consumption of a
dangerous or illegal substance, or consumption by someone with sensitivity) can cause serious harm or pose a threat
to life. Given these risks, students are encouraged to make responsible decisions and to seek medical attention in
serious or life-threatening situations that result from alcohol and/or other drug consumption and to call campus safety
at (864) 597- 4911 or call 911 for medical attention.
Students are also encouraged to seek help in any situation where medical treatment is reasonably believed to be
appropriate or when problematic use and/or abuse is an issue. If a student is incapacitated, letting that person "sleep
it off" or having a friend “look after” that person are not reasonable alternatives to getting them the necessary medical
help. Under this policy, a student who seeks emergency assistance on behalf of themselves, another student, or a
friend experiencing an alcohol and/or other drug-related emergency will not be subject to disciplinary action under
the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Although students who qualify for Medical Amnesty are exempt
from the student judicial process, they are required to meet with a staff member, complete educational measures and
pay for any incurred costs.
In addition, if a registered student is transported to an emergency medical treatment center for intoxication or drug
use, the student's parent(s) or guardian(s) will typically be notified by a representative from the Division of Campus
Life and Student Development if it is determined to be necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or
other individuals. It is the expectation of the Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff that a student
will use Medical Amnesty only once. If the student is involved in any subsequent (i.e., repeat) alcohol and/or drug
abuse incidents, the situation will be evaluated by Campus Life and Student Development staff to determine if the
student qualifies for a medical amnesty exemption. The availability of medical amnesty exemptions for students
with repetitive violations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. This subsection applies only to students
receiving medical attention; students who help others seek medical assistance are not limited to one medical amnesty
exemption.
This policy does not grant “full immunity” to a student or an organization who acts under this policy (i.e., seeks
emergency assistance on behalf of him- or herself, another student, or a friend experiencing an alcohol and/or drug
related emergency) if a determination is made, independent of any information gained as a result of the call for
medical attention, that charges are appropriate for other violations of the Code or any other (non-alcohol) college
policy (such as hazing, injury to persons and vandalism).
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HEALTH RISKS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE AND ABUSE & SUPPORT
Alcoholic beverages, in the form of beer, wine, wine coolers or distilled spirits, require no digestion. They are
absorbed directly into the bloodstream from the digestive tract. Within approximately three minutes after drinking,
alcohol may be found in the brain and all other tissues, organs and body fluids.
Even low dosages of alcohol can significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely or
perform other tasks in a safe manner. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental
functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses of alcohol may
cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other central nervous system depressants, such as some
seizure medications, antihistamines and sleeping pills, lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described.
Long-term drinking of moderate to large quantities of alcohol can have significant effects on the body. The following
are some of the serious physical consequences: heart disease and failure; liver disease, including hepatitis and
cirrhosis; gastrointestinal disorders; cancer of the lungs, pancreas, esophagus, stomach and mouth; high blood
pressure; and malnutrition. Heavier users may also experience periods of amnesia, called blackouts. During these
periods, the person functions, but later cannot remember what he or she has done during this time.
Repeated use of alcohol and other drugs can lead to chemical dependency. When dependency has occurred, sudden
withdrawal is likely to produce a variety of symptoms, including irritability, anxiety, insomnia, tremors,
hallucinations, convulsions, etc. Severe alcohol withdrawal can be fatal.
Drug
Short Term
Effects
Long Term
Effects
Ampheta
mines:
speed,
meth, ice,
dex,
Ritalin,
uppers:
increased
breathing and
heart rate, high
blood pressure,
increased
alertness and
energy,
impaired
judgment,
impulsiveness,
death
severe anxiety,
chronic
sleeplessness,
malnutrition, heart
problems,
agitation
Cocaine:
coke,
nose,
rock,
blow,
crack
anxiety,
delusions,
headache,
nausea,
impaired
judgment,
death
loss of appetite,
dehydration,
constipation,
impotence, nose
and nostril
damage, heart
problems,
psychosis
Designer
Drugs:
MDMA,
X,
ecstasy,
cat, AMF,
TMF,
MPPP
euphoria,
dizziness,
nausea,
sweating,
increased
blood pressure,
extreme
wakefulness,
hyperactivity,
loss of
appetite, death
aggression,
depression, mood
and sleep changes
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Hallucino
gens:
LSD,
acid,
shrooms,
special K:
impaired
coordination,
increased heart
rate and
temperature,
nausea,
detachment,
fatigue,
hallucinations,
paranoia,
mental
confusion
generally
unknown,
flashbacks,
depression
Inhalants:
nitrous
oxide,
whip- its,
paint,
glue
irregular heart
rate, depressed
respiratory
rate, nose and
eye irritation,
nausea,
vomiting,
spasms,
headache,
suffocations,
death
brain damage,
tremors, poor
coordination,
speech problems,
lung, liver and
kidney damage,
chromosomal
abnormalities
Marijuana
: pot,
weed,
dope,
ganja,
chronic,
purp,
grapes,
kush, ents
reddening of
eyes, dry
mouth,
increased heart
rate and body
temperature,
hunger,
dizziness,
drowsiness
upper respiratory
problems, lung
damage, lower
immune system
responses,
memory
loss, concentration
impairment
Opiates:
Heroin,
smack,
morphine,
black tar
pain relief,
mental
confusion,
drowsiness,
nausea,
constipation,
muscle
constriction,
low blood
pressure and
heart rate,
respiratory
arrest, death
chronic
constipation,
vision
impairments,
hallucinations
Sedatives:
Blues,
roofies,
GHB,
seconal,
reds,
barbs
dizziness,
lethargy,
drowsiness,
lack of
coordination,
nausea, death
chronic fatigue,
vertigo, reduced
sex drive, visual
disturbances
Tobacco
increased heart rate &
blood pressure,
adrenaline production,
muscle relaxation,
lung problems, chronic
cough, blockage of blood
vessels, chronic
respiratory infections and
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relief of tobacco
withdrawal
problems, reduced
fertility, death
Community Helplines and Support Groups
Wofford 24-Hr Support Line
864-597-4393
Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
864-235-2335
Crisis (Mental Health Association)
864-583-5802
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Favor Upstate
864-385-7757
SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service
1-800-868-2284
Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center 864-582-6616
Spartanburg Health Department
864-596-2227
Substance Abuse Information
1-800-662-HELP
Local Hospitals and Emergency Care
Emergency
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Mary Black Memorial Hospital
864-573-3000
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
864-560-6000
Regional Nurse on Call
864-591-7999
For additional information, contact the Wellness Center (864-597-4370) and the South Carolina Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Drug Information Access Line (1-800-942-DIAL).
Education
Wofford is committed to education and the sound development of mind, body and spirit. Therefore, a commitment
to alcohol and drug education is a continuing priority. Educational programs are organized and conducted throughout
the year to promote continued awareness and to encourage an attitude of concern and caring for others. All money
collected from sanctioned fines for alcohol and drug violations will be applied toward educational programming.
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Information on responsible use, effective event management, indicators of abuse or addiction, and resources for
assistance are available through Wofford’s Wellness Center. Examples of these programs include, but are not limited,
to campus programming facilitated by members of the residence life staff; First Year Inquiry courses; alcohol
awareness programming as part of focus weeks; communitywide educational programs; training opportunities and
workshops for officers and members of Greek-letter organizations and other chartered organizations; and substance-
free social events in collaboration with the Office of Student Involvement and individual organizations.
Counseling
Wofford is committed to providing students with confidential referrals for professional assistance if they are
needed. An awareness of the negative effects of alcohol consumption or drug use may assist students in
making safe and responsible choices. Students may make an appointment for an assessment and/or
counseling by contacting the Wellness Center. Counseling services are available to students as part of the
comprehensive fee on a time-limited basis. Long-term counseling, specialized services or
outpatient/inpatient therapy are not covered by the comprehensive fees.
BIENNIAL REVIEW OF POLICY STATEMENT ON BEVERAGE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
A biennial review will be conducted by Wofford to determine the policy’s effectiveness and implement changes
if needed, and to ensure that the sanctions outlined are consistently applied. Reviews conducted:
2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
Business Policies
Financial Obligations to the College
Comprehensive fees (tuition, fees, and room and board), traffic and other fines, returned checks and any other
financial obligations to Wofford College are charged to the student’s account receivable in the Business Office. All
such amounts must be paid in a timely manner.
Acceptance and Cashing of Checks
Wofford College will accept personal checks of students (and their parents or other party having financial
responsibility for a student) in payment of college expenses, college store purchases, etc. Such checks should be for
the balance of fees due or for the specific purchase.
Wofford College strongly recommends that students establish bank accounts in Spartanburg. There are numerous
banks within walking distance of the campus. BB&T has placed an automatic teller machine in the lower level of
the Burwell Building.
For the convenience of resident students, the Business Office will cash personal checks for students up to $25.
Second- party checks (personal checks of one person that are to be endorsed and cashed by a second person)
will not be cashed. In order to cash a check, the check must be drawn payable to cash and then must be signed in
the presence of the employee handling the transaction. Presentation of a current Wofford College identification
card is required.
Wofford College will make every effort to protect itself against any loss from checks returned for insufficient
funds. If a check is returned unpaid by a bank to Wofford College, the college will charge a $25 fee. (This penalty
is in addition to any fees charged to the maker by the bank on which the check is drawn.)
The privilege of making any payment to Wofford College by check or cashing checks on campus will be denied to
anyone who presents a single bad check until that check has been cleared. This privilege will be denied
permanently to anyone who presents a second bad check. If the transaction is fraudulent (forgery, no account,
advance knowledge that a check will not be paid by the bank, etc.), Wofford College may prosecute the offender.
All returned checks must be promptly paid by cash, certified check or money order.
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Post Office Policy
The Campus Post Office Policy authorizes the handling of the following items without any censorship whatsoever,
but with the individual or organization sending communications having the sole responsibility for them:
1. All mail originating through the United States Postal Service, providing that it bears the name of an enrolled
student or an employee of Wofford College. Otherwise, said mail will be returned to the sender marked
“Addressee Unknown.”
2. All faculty and administrative communications, which should be labeled with a correct name and box number.
All communications must be dated and bear a signature.
3. Communications published in conformity with the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Such
communications must be dated and bear a signature. No other items are to be placed in Campus Post Office
boxes.
The advent of internet shopping has prompted an increase in mail order purchases. Unfortunately, some students
are under the impression that the use of their given names is not safe, and therefore they use aliases to protect
their identity
However, in order to receive the merchandise at the CPO, all members of the Wofford community must use their
legal names and present valid picture IDs.
Students must show a picture ID to pick up packages sent to their College Post Office (CPO) box. A signature is required
for pickup. Mail sent to a CPO under an alias does not conform to this policy, and such packages will be returned to the
sender marked “Addressee Unknown.” Any package that has not been picked up within 60 days of receipt by the
Campus Post Office may either be returned to sender (postage due) or disposed of.
Publicizing Information
Chartered organizations, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to publicize activities and events in which the
Wofford College community has the opportunity to be involved. All public notices or publicity material posted on
college property must be sponsored by a chartered organization or college department, or otherwise approved by
the dean of students or a designee. In addition, advertising that promotes the use and/or sale of alcohol is
prohibited. Publicity should bear the following information:
1. Name of the activity.
2. Time of the activity.
3. Place of the activity.
4. Name of the person or organization responsible for the activity.
All publicity must be removed within two days of the date of the event by the individual or organization that posted
it. Publicity of off-campus events and activities must be approved by a member of the campus life and student
development staff.
Items can be posted on:
1. Bulletin boards in the Burwell Building, the Franklin W. Olin Building, the Daniel Building, Main Building, Sandor Teszler
Library, the Mungo Student Center, the Richardson Physical Activities Building and residence halls (do not block any
windows in the doors).
2. Windows inside the Burwell Building lobby in the labeled window (for the appropriate day of the week).
3. Bulletin board in the Mungo Student Center.
Please use only masking tape, Scotch tape or thumbtacks and staples (bulletin boards only) to hang items. No duct tape
is to be used on any postings.
Items cannot be posted on/in:
• Trees.
• Sidewalks.
• Iron railings.
• Lampposts.
• Painted surfaces.
• Glass doors and windows.
• Front doors and front windows of the Burwell Building.
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• Mickel Chapel, Harley Room, Acorn Café, Papadopoulos Room and Leonard Auditorium.
• The doors/windows of the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts, the Roger Milliken Science Center, the
Franklin W. Olin Building, the Papadopoulos Building, the Daniel Building, the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium and the
Sandor Teszler Library.
• Interior doors of the Commons in the Mungo Student Center.
Class Attendance Policies
Students are expected to attend all classes and activities scheduled for courses in which they are registered for credit. If they do
not do so, they must accept the personal academic consequences of that behavior. It is in class meetings that students not only
receive instruction, but engage in discussion, present responses and listen to those of fellow students. In such a
teaching/learning process both the student and the class suffer a loss when the student is absent.
Student Responsibilities Regarding Absences
Absences from class, including those excused in accord with the provisions outlined below, do not excuse
students from the responsibilities they bear for fulfilling the academic requirements of their courses. Instructors
will determine whether make-up work will be required or permitted for students who miss tests or other course
work because of their absence from class for reasons other than documented illness and participation in official
college events. When absences are excused, the instructor will make every reasonable effort to help the student
make up missed work in a non-punitive way. But in every case of missed class, students are ultimately responsible
for the material and experiences covered during their absence.
A student who is absent from a final examination for a reason deemed acceptable by the instructor may request
permission to take the final examination at a later date during the exam period. Permission to take a final
examination after the end of the examination period will be granted only in extenuating circumstances.
Typically, students will receive a grade of Incomplete (or “I”) if they are unable to take the final examination
by the end of the scheduled examination period. The grade of “I” factors into the term and cumulative GPA as
a failing grade. This will be the grade of record until a final grade is submitted. A grade of “I” is changed to an
“F” if the required work is not completed by midterm the following semester.
Other College Events
Student absences resulting from participation in official college events are generally considered excused. The policy,
approved by the faculty, is as follows:
1. An official college event is either: (a) an NCAA athletics event or (b) a non-athletics event approved by the
provost.
2. It is the students’ responsibility to inform faculty members as soon as possible of any tests or other required
work they will have to miss to participate in the event.
3. Because students bear the responsibility for completing all academic requirements of their courses, they should
structure their academic and extracurricular to minimize conflicts, and make proper arrangements with their
instructor when conflicts occur.
Absences for Personal Reasons
In all matters involving a class absence for personal reasons it is the responsibility of the student to communicate
with the instructor as quickly as practical that they will not be present in class. The student should discuss the
need for the absence with the instructor and make arrangements to complete the required course work, preferably
in advance.
1. Absences resulting from personal emergencies (such as a death in the family) are generally considered
excused. In the case of an emergency, students should notify the Office of Campus Life and Student
Development or the Wellness Center, who will then inform the students’ instructors. Students will
provide confirmation of personal emergencies, if necessary. Approval for the excused absence rests with
the discretion of the instructor.
2. Absences because of special events (such as the marriage of a sibling) or opportunities (such as an
interview for a job or scholarship) will not automatically be excused. These are likewise to be discussed
well in advance with the instructor and the student may be required to provide confirmation.
3. Students who are ill or injured should be seen by a member of the Wellness Center staff and if
appropriate the Wellness Center will send a notification of medical absence through Starfish.
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4. Wofford College recognizes the importance of religious and spiritual practice of diverse faiths. Students
planning to be absent from class due to participation in religious holidays or observances must notify
instructors no later than two weeks prior to the intended absence. Approval for the excused absence rests
with the discretion of the instructor.
Excessive Absences
A student in danger of exceeding a course’s allowed absences should be warned by the faculty member through
Starfish. If students exceed the allowed number of absences, they may be administratively withdrawn from the
course. The warning and administrative withdrawal process is as follows:
1.
Through Starfish, the instructor submits a Class Attendance Warning. Starfish automatically notifies the
student and relevant on-campus parties (coaches, advisors, etc.) making them aware of the concern.
2.
If the student fails to respond to the alert from Starfish or fails to show satisfactory improvement in
attendance, the instructor may administratively withdraw the student from the course.
3.
To withdraw a student, the instructor will notify the Office of the Registrar by entering one of two Starfish
flags for withdrawal, Administrative Withdrawal-Passing or Administrative Withdrawal-Failing. The student
will be assigned a grade of WP or WF, respectively, as determined by the instructor.
4.
The Office of the Registrar will update the student’s academic record accordingly and send an email to both
the student and the faculty member confirming that the change has been made.
Since absences from class are sometimes a sign of other, non-academic concerns, faculty should notify College
officials through Starfish whenever a student misses two consecutive class meetings.
Appeal Process
Students who believe they were inappropriately withdrawn from a course (i.e., the process described above was
not followed) may submit a written appeal, with supporting documentation, requesting reinstatement to the course.
Upon receipt of the email from the Office of the Registrar that they have been withdrawn, students have until 5
p.m. of the following business day to submit an appeal. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Office of the
Registrar at [email protected]. The subject line must read, Appeal for Administrative Withdraw. The
Registrar will communicate the appeal to the Academic Standing Committee.
The appeal should present clear, concise and detailed information explaining: 1) why absences should be excused,
2) why continuing in the course should be permitted, and 3) how the withdraw process deviated from the outlined
policy. The Academic Standing Committee may confer with the persons involved to inform their decision. The
committee will make every effort to decide on the appeal in a timely manner. The committee’s resolution is
binding on all parties. Both the instructor and the student will be notified through their Wofford email.
Class Attendance During Appeal
If the student chooses to appeal, the student is required continue attending the course until the committee decides
on the appeal and communicates the decision to the student and instructor.
Class attendance & Inclement Weather
Wofford College ordinarily does not close because of weather that brings snow and ice to the area. Every effort
will be made to hold classes and to have offices open. Commuting students should understand that classes are
held, but that they are to run no unreasonable risk to get to the campus. They will be permitted to make up work
they miss. If an exception is made to this policy, area radio and television stations will be notified. A notice will
also be posted on the college’s official Facebook page. Otherwise, it is safe to assume that the college is open and
conducting classes as usual.
Inclement Weather Policy
Wofford College ordinarily does not close because of weather that brings snow and ice or other threatening weather
conditions, such as hurricanes or tornadoes, to the area. Every effort will be made to hold classes and to have offices open.
Commuting students and employees should understand that classes are held, but that they are to run no unreasonable risk
to get to the campus. Students will be expected to make up missed work.
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If an exception is made to this policy, notice will be given through the Wofford email system, Wofford website
(wofford.edu) and Wofford official Facebook page (facebook.com/woffordcollege/), and if the situation warrants,
through the Wofford emergency alert system (Rave Mobile Safety). Notice also will be provided to local television and
radio stations.
If there is no cancelation or delay notice on these sources, it is safe to assume that the college is open and conducting
classes as usual.
Note that all Wofford students, faculty and staff are registered in Rave Mobile Safety with their Wofford email
addresses. All are urged to register their cell telephone numbers in Rave as well. To do this, log into Rave through
myWofford (using your Wofford ID and password, unless you have changed your Rave password) and add your cell
number; you also may register the email address and/or the cell telephone number of your parent or spouse into your
account so that they may receive alerts. Note that all registered users will receive test alerts and all other emergency
alerts, not just inclement weather notifications. All faculty and staff who have Wofford-issued cell phones are
required to register those numbers in their Rave account to receive text messages.
Involuntary Leave Policy
The college is committed to providing optimal educational opportunities to all students. However, occasions exist
when a student’s physical or emotional health and behaviors place unmanageable risks on the individual or the
college. For this reason, the college reserves the right to require further evaluation of a student through appropriate
professionals, to establish conditions under which a student may continue at the college and to recommend voluntary
or involuntary withdrawal of the student from the college. Moreover, the college reserves the right to suspend a
student whose conduct is disruptive or poses a danger to the college community.
Medical Withdrawal Policy
Wofford supports all students who need to withdraw from the college due to physical illness/injury or to seek
treatment for chemical dependency or other psychological condition. Students must submit a formal request to the
Office of Accessibility and Counseling Services. Those who withdraw are eligible to return once they have been
cleared to return by their health care provider. The Office of Accessibility and Counseling Services may confer with
the appropriate campus offices in evaluating the student’s request. This may include, but is not limited to, medical
or mental health professionals, current course instructors and advisers, the dean of students, the director of
residence life, the registrar and/or the provost. The student is required to provide supporting documentation from
the health care provider.
Supporting documentation must be provided within 30 days of the initial medical withdrawal request. Once the documentation
is reviewed and approved, students who are granted a medical withdrawal will receive a grade of W for ALL courses
attempted during the semester or term in question. A W does not affect the student’s GPA nor hours earned, but will be noted
on the transcript. Students who do not provide appropriate supporting documentation will be held to the regular withdrawal
policy, which will result in either a grade of WP or WF,(or for a pass fail course a WS or WU) at the instructor’s discretion.
Students granted a medical withdrawal will have a hold placed on their records pending readmission to the college. The
college expects the medical leave to be of sufficient duration to allow the student to address the issues that necessitated
the withdrawal and thus enhance the likelihood of success upon return.
A student requesting a medical withdrawal must complete the following steps:
1. Submit a request by the last day of class of the term in question. Medical withdrawals will not be
retroactively considered or applied. Written requests may be submitted to
accessibilityservices@wofford.edu or through the myWofford student tab under Accessibility Services
Accommodations and Submit Accommodations Request.
2. Provide documentation from the health care provider stating the student’s diagnosis and support for
withdrawal from the school, as well as confirmation of treatment plan during the withdrawal period.
Documentation must be received within 30 days of the request for medical withdrawal. If appropriate
documentation is not received in this time, the college’s withdrawal policy will apply and the medical
withdrawal is no longer applicable.
3. The Office of Accessibility and Counseling Services will notify the appropriate campus offices as well as
the student’s faculty, of the withdrawal. The student is responsible for following up with the Office of
Financial Aid and/or the Business Office to discuss financial aid, scholarships and tuition/fees. This may
be done at the student’s convenience and is not necessary during the initial request.
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4. A student wishing to return after a medical withdrawal must complete the following steps:
5. Notify the Office of the Registrar of their desire to return by completing the readmission application
available online and through the Office of the Registrar.
6. Submit documentation from the health care provider to the Office of Accessibility Services attesting to the
student’s ability to resume studies with a reasonable likelihood of success. The statement must provide a
description of the student’s diagnosis and the treatment rendered. It must outline, as appropriate, a plan of
treatment to be followed upon return. All documentation will be maintained in strict confidence in the
Office of Accessibility Services.
7. The readmission application and medical documentation must be submitted at least one month prior to the
beginning of the semester the student wishes to return, but exceptions can be granted when appropriate.
8. Contact the Office of Financial Aid and/or the Business Office to discuss financial aid, scholarships and
tuition/fees.
9. Contact the Office of Residence Life, if on-campus housing is desired.
10. Submit an official transcript to the Registrar’s Office if coursework was taken at another institution.
Once all appropriate documentation is received, the Office of the Registrar, in consultation with other campus
offices as appropriate, will make the final determination regarding the student’s readmission request. Upon
readmission the student will need to work with the Registrar’s Office regarding registration for the upcoming term.
Upon re-enrollment, students are expected to meet with a staff member in the Wellness Center to discuss a
treatment plan for the initial semester of return and follow the treatment plan as established by the health care
provider.
*Special consideration for Interim
A student who is able to finalize the request before the first day of Interim is eligible for a pre-approved Interim
waiver. This allows the student to waive one of the four Interims required for graduation. The student is still
responsible for the hours necessary for the appropriate degree. To be eligible, the student must make the formal
request, provide appropriate documentation, and receive a status of “Finalized” from Accessibility Services. Students
who finalize the withdrawal process after the start of Interim will be considered for the waiver on an individual
basis.
Missing Student Notification Policy
Wofford College establishes the following policies and procedures concerning when a student residing in oncampus
housing is determined to be missing in compliance with 20 U.S.C. § 1092 and 34 C.F.R. § 668.46.
Most missing person reports in the college environment result from students changing their routines without informing
roommates and/or friends of the change. For purposes of this policy, a student will be considered missing if a
roommate, classmate, faculty member, staff member, friend, family member or other campus person has not seen or
heard from the student in a reasonable amount of time. In general, a reasonable amount of time is 24 hours or more
but may vary with the time of day and information available regarding the missing person’s daily schedule, habits and
reliability.
Individuals also will be considered missing immediately if their absence has occurred under circumstances
that are suspicious or cause concerns for their safety, such as if a student has expressed suicidal thoughts or
may be in a life threatening situation.
Designation of emergency contact information
Students age 18 and above and emancipated minors. (Emancipated minors are those students under the age of 18
who have been legally granted adult status.) All students (including those students 18 and above and emancipated
minors) can confidentially identify and designate one or more individuals to be contacted if the student is
determined to be missing. The contact person may be anyone, including, but not limited to, the person the student
has otherwise identified as an emergency contact. Students may register and update this contact information at any
time. This information is accessible only to the director of campus safety/designee and the dean of students/designee
in the event that an on-campus student is determined to be missing. The contact information will be registered
confidentially, accessible only to the authorized campus officials listed above, and it will not be disclosed, except to
law enforcement personnel to further a missing person investigation. The designation will remain in effect until
changed or revoked by the student. Students over the age of 18 and those under 18 but otherwise emancipated may
designate their missing student contact by going to the student tab under their myWofford page and selecting the
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Personal Information tab and selecting missing student contact. Students may make changes to their contact
information at any time. Current resident students will be reminded of the ability to designate a missing student
contact and the procedures to do so at the beginning of each semester by email. All incoming first-year students will
be asked to designate a missing student contact as part of their required information necessary to be supplied prior
to the start of classes at the college as part of the FYI checklist.
If a student under the age of 18 and not emancipated is determined to be missing, the college is required by federal
law to notify a custodial parent or guardian no more than 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing, in
addition to notifying any additional contact person designated by the student.
Missing Student Procedure
1. Any individual at Wofford who has information that a residential student may be a missing person must
notify the Wofford Department of Campus Safety immediately at 864-597-4911.
2. Campus safety will begin an immediate investigation and gather all essential information about the missing
student from the reporting person, from the student’s acquaintances and from college personnel and from
official college information sources.
3. Campus safety will notify the dean of students, the residence life office and the Wellness Center to aid in
the search and location of the student.
4. A person shall be determined to be missing if:
• Search efforts are unsuccessful in locating the student in a reasonable amount of time.
• It is apparent immediately that the student is a missing person (e.g. witnessed abduction).
• It has been determined that the student has been missing for more than 24 hours.
5. No later than 24 hours after determining that a student is missing, the dean of students or his/her designee
or campus safety will notify the confidential contact person previously identified by the student and the
custodial guardian/parent (for students under the age of 18 and not emancipated) and advise that the student
is believed to be missing. Not later than 24 hours after determining the student to be missing. campus safety
also will notify other law enforcement agencies to report the student as a missing person.
Responsibilities
a. Campus safety
Begin an immediate investigation that includes gathering the following information:
• A physical description of the missing person, including the clothes were last worn.
• Student’s cell phone number (if known).
• Where the student might be, who the student might be with, vehicle description.
• Information about the physical and emotional well-being of the student.
• A class schedule and when the student last attended class.
• Last time the student used his/her ID card.
• Determine locations of the student by utilizing surveillance camera system.
Attempt to contact the student and others that might know the missing student’s whereabouts by the following:
• Calling the student’s cell phone.
• Emailing and/or texting the student.
• Entering the student’s residence hall room.
• Talking to roommates, hall mates and other friends.
• Notifying external law enforcement agencies, to include the State Law Enforcement Division (if appropriate) no later
than 24-hours after the student is deemed to be missing.
b. Dean of students:
• Notify the president and other appropriate members of the college staff.
• Notify the confidential contact previously identified by the student and the custodial parent/guardian (if the under the
age of 18 and not emancipated) and advise that the student is believed to be missing. Maintain contact with the
contact person/custodial guardian or parent throughout the investigation.
c. Residence life:
Assist in the attempt to locate the student by:
• Making frequent checks of the student’s room.
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• Utilizing resident assistants to inquire of their residents about the possible locations of the student or possible reasons
for the disappearance.
d. Registrar’s office:
• Provide a mechanism for students to identify and maintain confidential contact personal information
• Assist the investigation by providing class schedule or other pertinent student information to authorized personnel
Office of Marketing and Communications Policies
Notice of Intent to Publish Certain Personally Identifiable Information
As required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Wofford College hereby informs
current students of its intent to respond to legitimate, third-party requests for the following information: (1) legal
name(s) during periods of attendance; (2) date and place of birth; (3) dates of attendance and actual or projected
date of graduation; (4) degrees awarded and honors received, including the dean’s list; and (5) participation in
officially recognized activities and intercollegiate sports.
On its website, Wofford College publishes an abbreviated student directory that confirms current registration
and provides an email address and Campus Post Office box.
For official college publications and certain types of news media releases, directory information that is allowed to
be released to third parties includes: (1) legal name; (2) campus address (residence hall and room number,
Campus Post Office box number, Spartanburg phone number and email address); (3) legal residence and the name
of parent, spouse or legal guardian; and (4) photographs made by the staff of student publications, college staff or
photographers under contract to Wofford College, including candid photography or videography of students
involved in college-sponsored academic or extracurricular activities. Because this information is allowable for
release does not mean the college automatically will release it upon request; consideration is given regarding the
requesting party and the purpose of the request. Students who have questions or who wish to withhold permission
to publish certain information should contact the director of communications in the Office of Marketing and
Communications at woffordnews@wofford.edu or 864-597-4538.
Students will be asked specifically for permission prior to the release of most other personal information. Faculty
and staff members have been duly cautioned that discussion of such information with third parties is prohibited.
Photography and Videography Policies
This policy is intended to regulate the activities of commercial, news and other photographers and videographers.
Photographers/videographers wishing to conduct activities on Wofford College’s campus must make their
requests to:
Director of Communications
Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC)
Phone: 864-597-4538
Policies:
• Photography/videotaping are prohibited in residence halls.
• Photography/videotaping inside any other campus building must be approved by the senior director of
public relations, and photographers/videographers must be escorted by a designated staff person.
• The use of yards or porches of private residences on campus is prohibited without specific approval from
the senior director of public relations and communications. These homes are: the Kilgo-Clinkscales House
(Dean’s Home), the President’s Home or the Carlisle-Wallace House (home of the dean of students). See
the campus map at http://www.wofford.edu/uploadedFiles/Wofford_map_download.pdf for these
locations.
• Photography/videography also is prohibited at the Stewart H. Johnson Greek Village, including the
Richardson Family Pavilion, during the academic year; during the summer months, permission must be
granted by the senior director of public relations and communications. (Exception are
photographers/videographers contracted on behalf of campus Greek organizations.)
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• Photographers/videographers may not disrupt any campus activity.
• Photographers/videographers should carry appropriate identification/business cards and must show
identification if asked by campus personnel.
• Photographers/videographers under contract with the college or a sanctioned campus organization must
display identification and/or credentials and must produce identification and/or credentials when
requested by a member of the Office of Marketing and Communications, Department of Campus Safety
or a senior administrator. This includes, but is not limited to, photographers/videographers engaged on
behalf of fraternities and sororities. Copies of contracts between these organizations and the
photographers must be provided to the director of news services before the date of these events.
• Wofford restrooms or other facilities may not be used as dressing or preparation areas, except as approved
for day-of preparations for duly scheduled weddings through the Office of Campus Ministry.
• Vehicles are not allowed on sidewalks, grass or streets on Wofford’s campus; please park in designated
parking lots.
• As a private institution, Wofford reserves the copyright/trademark on all of our buildings and grounds,
and commercial photography/videography of these features intended for sale must be licensed through
Learfield Licensing, Wofford’s licensing agent. Contact [email protected]du for more information.
Any offer for sale or sale of such photography/videography must be approved.
• Photographs or video of Wofford buildings or grounds may not be used for advertising or other
commercial purposes without written permission of the vice president for marketing and communications
or the director of news services.
Special notes:
• Photographers, videographers and reporters making requests for athletics events must follow the
procedures and guidelines set forth by the Department of Athletics. Contact Brent Williamson, assistant
athletics director for media relations, at 864-597-4093 or willi[email protected] for details,
credentials or permissions.
• Photographers and videographers, including news media, on campus for events being hosted by outside
parties will abide by policies and procedures established by those outside parties in collaboration with the
Office of Marketing and Communications as appropriate.
• Wedding photography/videography conducted on the day of the wedding scheduled on campus through
the Office of Campus Ministry is exempt from these policies, except for the provisions prohibiting the use
of residence halls, yards/porches of private residences and indoor photography, except for the location of
the ceremony; and the provision prohibiting the use of photographs/videography for advertising purposes.
Policy on the Operation of Drones/Unmanned Aircraft
Updated November 2018
Purpose
To define the requirements for the use of drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and/or unmanned
serial systems (UASs), on Wofford College-owned or -controlled property in compliance with the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and all applicable federal, state and local laws as well as Wofford College policies.
Scope
Drones, UAVs and UASs (hereafter collectively referred to as “drones”) are defined as any contrivance invented,
used or designed to navigate or fly in the air that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention
from within or on the aircraft. The scope of this policy applies to, but may not be limited to, the operation of drones
on Wofford College property, including the Goodall Environmental Studies Center at Glendale, S.C.;
collegecontrolled property or for college- affiliated events held elsewhere (hereafter collectively referred to as
“college property”).
Policies
To ensure the safety and privacy rights of individuals and ensure the legal operation of drones on college property,
the use of all drones must be approved by the Wofford Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC).
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The FAA is responsible for regulating and overseeing the use of all aircraft, including drones, and recognizes that
drones may be used for recreational/hobby purposes or for commercial use. Drone users must be registered and/or
certified by the FAA for the appropriate purpose.
All persons requesting to use a drone for any purpose on college property are personally responsible for compliance
with current FAA regulations, state and federal laws, and college policies.
The use of personal drones for hobby, recreation, campus activities or coursework on college property is prohibited.
Before operating on Wofford College property, users are required to:
• Contact the office of Regional One Air Medical at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center at 864-
5601363 to inform them of the flight scheduled, including the date, time and specific campus
location(s).
(Regional One usually is willing to contact the GSP International Airport FBO in Greer, Cerulean
Aviation, and Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport. Cerulean Aviation contact number is 864-655-5221.)
• Contact the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport with the same information, if Regional One is
not contacting. FBO, 864-574-8552; after hours, 864-347-2304.
Drones may not be operated on college property at a height of more than 200 feet.
Users are specifically prohibited from operating drones over or near Gibbs Stadium, Snyder Field or athletics
practice fields without specific approval in writing from the Office of Marketing and Communications AND the
Department of Athletics.
These policies apply to any contractor or third-party drone operator contracted by any personnel of any office at Wofford
College.
Any use of a drone on campus or properties described above must be approved by the Wofford Office of Marketing
and Communications. The decision regarding approval or disapproval of the request is at the sole discretion of the
director of communications.
Contact: Director of Communications
Office: 864-597-4538
Email: WoffordNews@wofford.edu
Requests to operate a drone on Wofford College property must be made at least three (3) weeks before the
requested date for the operation.
The user must provide: Name, company name, address, telephone number, Email address, date/time requested and purpose of
activity.
The user will be required to sign an agreement that includes, but may not be limited to, these provisions:
• The operation of unmanned aircraft systems, including drones and model aircraft, requires compliance with
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), relevant state laws and Wofford College established procedures
in order to ensure compliance with those legal obligations and to reduce risk to safety, security and privacy.
• The user will be responsible for obtaining and paying for the license required to operate the drone on
college property.
• In operating a drone for the purposes of recording or transmitting visual images, the user must take all
reasonable measures to avoid violations of areas normally considered private. The UAS shall not be used to
monitor or record areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy in accordance with accepted
social norms. These areas include, but are not limited to, restrooms, locker rooms, individual residential
rooms, changing or dressing rooms, and health treatment rooms.
• The drone may not be used in indoors areas.
• The drone may not be used over groups of people.
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• The user assumes all risks that may or can arise out of operating a drone on the college campus or other
properties described herein.
• The user agrees to indemnify, keep, save and hold Wofford College, its Board of Trustees, officers,
directors, agents, employees, subcontractors or assignees, harmless for any direct, indirect, special or
consequential damages connected to this activity that may occur as a result of any act or omission by the
college from and against any and all liabilities, damages, losses, claims, expenses, demands, suits, fines or
judgments, including attorney’s fees, costs and expenses incidental thereto and to the full extent as allowed
by the laws of the state of South Carolina. In the event of any such injury, including death, loss, damage or
claims therefore, the user shall give prompt notice to the college.
• The user hereby releases, waives and discharges the college for any and all liability associated with
operating the drone on college property. This waiver and release are intended to include all claims for
injuries, accidents, illnesses or property loss, whether known or unknown or anticipated or unanticipated. •
If the user intends to, and does, take photographs or videos during the use of the drone on Wofford
College property, the user agrees to provide Wofford College with copies of said photographs/video free of
charge and agrees to allow the college to use said photographs/video for any purpose the college deems
appropriate without further compensation.
• The user hereby agrees that this agreement shall be construed in accordance to the laws of the state of
South Carolina.
• If any term or provision of this agreement shall be held illegal, unenforceable or in conflict with any law
governing this agreement, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected thereby.
• Copies of applicable FAA registrations/certifications and proof of insurance must be provided to the college
before the user receives approval.
Social Media Acceptable Use Policy
Wofford College social media accounts exist to communicate about the college with the Wofford community and
other interested stakeholders. These accounts will share updates about the college; its offices, departments and
programs; and its students and alumni. All official Wofford College social media platforms also may be used by
the Office of Marketing and Communications to disseminate information in the event of a crisis. More information
about the Office of Marketing and Communications can be found at wofford.edu/omc.
Wofford College social media account administrators can, and will, block users who attempt to spam college
accounts. We also will remove posts that advertise services or promote ideals or events that are not in keeping with
the mission of Wofford College.
We recognize and value differences of opinion but will remove posts that are:
• Abusive, bullying, threatening or in any way endangering the health or safety of others.
• Lewd, profane or sexually explicit.
• Racist.
• Encouraging violence.
• Violating privacy or copyright laws.
• Contrary to Wofford’s mission and values.
The college reserves the right to remove posts in accordance with the above criteria at any time, without
warning. This Social Media Acceptable Use Policy applies to all official accounts that represent
Wofford College.
Residence Life Policies
Resident Student Classification
Wofford College is a residential liberal arts college. Because living on campus offers important academic, social and co-
curricular benefits, the college prioritizes a residential experience for all students. First-year students are expected to live in
the college residence halls, and the college makes every effort to accommodate returning students who follow established
guidelines. Campus housing, however, may be limited. Each year students should submit a housing application or a request to
live off campus and commute in accordance with published residence life housing procedures and deadlines.
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Students must be enrolled in nine or more hours to reside in on-campus housing. Exceptions may be granted by the
director of residence life or their designee upon application and justification.
Wofford does not provide married student housing. Housing fees are the same in all residence halls for double
occupancy rooms. Most rooms are designed for occupancy by two students, but a few single rooms are available.
Single occupancy rooms are assigned by the director of residence life; there is an additional $750 fee per semester
for students living in single rooms.
Residence Hall Assignments
Each spring, Wofford College holds a lottery for residence hall rooms and apartments. Students are eligible to
participate if they are in good standing and if they pay the non-refundable $500 reservation fee by March 15 of
that year. The order of the lottery is based on the year students entered Wofford. Students may contact the director
of residence life for a complete list of the rules and regulations of the lottery. First-year students are able to
participate in a room lottery for rooms in Greene, Marsh and Richardson Halls. Transfer students who meet the
admissions office deposit deadline are placed in rooms based on availability.
Wofford College reserves the right of final approval of all room and residence hall assignments. Additionally,
Wofford College reserves the right to move a student from one room or residence hall to another at any point during
the year.
Residence Life Staff
Residence Life Coordinators
Wofford College employs staff members to supervise the campus residence halls. These staff members are
referred to as residence life coordinators. They are selected for their abilities to assist and advise students and
help develop a community within each building. They are responsible for enforcing policies and regulations,
responding to emergencies and overseeing the resident assistants. They report to the assistant director and director
of residence life.
Resident Assistants
The office of residence life hires upper-class students to be resident assistants in the residence halls and the
Village apartments. There is one resident assistant assigned to each hall community in every residence hall. They
are selected for their abilities to help to develop a community within each building, assist and advise students,
respond to emergencies and enforce policies. They work with the Campus Life and Student Development staff to
create an atmosphere conducive to the well-being of all students and to develop among residents the recognition
that they themselves must be responsible for maintaining such an atmosphere. Wofford students are encouraged to
get acquainted with their resident assistant and resident director and to participate in the hall programs.
Duties of Residence Life Coordinators and Resident Assistants
Residence Life coordinators and resident assistants are assigned specific areas of responsibility in the residence
halls. In addition, they maintain a schedule for duty to ensure that both a resident director and a resident assistant
are on campus in the evenings and weekends when the offices are closed. One resident assistant per residence
hall area is on duty beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 8:00 a.m. the following morning. The dispatcher center has
a roster of resident assistants and can assist students needing to locate the resident assistant on duty in their area.
Contact information for the resident assistant on duty is posted in each hall.
Residence Life coordinators and resident assistants:
• Are available as resources and mediators for students.
• Share with all other residents the responsibility of protecting the rights and privileges of Wofford students against
the infractions of regulations by others.
• Help maintain orderly living conditions.
• Help create a campus community by providing educational and social programs for students.
• Are responsible for reporting infractions to the dean of students and the director of residence life.
• Work with the office of residence life in checking students into their rooms at the beginning of the fall semester and
checking them out of their rooms at the end of the spring semester.
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• Assist the office of residence life with health and safety inspections.
Individual Student Responsibility
Students should expect to live in residence halls that are sanitary and conducive to study and that provide an
environment where rights of privacy are respected. If these rights are not observed, students should not hesitate to
contact violators personally, with the help of a resident assistant and, if necessary, report the problem to the director
of residence life. Any student having difficulties adjusting to life in the residence hall should not hesitate to contact
a member of the residence life staff. Students who demonstrate an unwillingness to uphold their responsibilities
within the community may be removed from campus housing.
Access
Access to the residence halls is controlled by a card-key system. Every student is issued a card-key, which serves as
a means of identification. Students are required to carry their cards with them 24 hours a day and use them for
access to the residence halls. Students who lose their cards must report the loss to the Department of Campus
Safety immediately, so that the building can be secured. Each resident student is issued one key to his/her room
when checking in at the beginning of an academic term. Keys are for personal use only and are not to be given to
other residents or guests. Each card is the property of Wofford College and is for the sole use of the person to
whom it was issued. Propping open doors or otherwise tampering with the access control and alarm systems is
strictly prohibited. Persons found responsible for such violations will face disciplinary action.
Room Key
Each resident student receives a room key at check-in. If a key is temporarily misplaced, students may seek assistance
from the resident assistant on duty in their building or borrow an extra key from the Office of
Residence Life during office hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday). If a student borrows a key from the Office of
Residence Life and does not return the key within 24 hours, a re-key will be ordered, and a new key will be issued
at a cost of $150to the student. If a key is lost or stolen, the loss or theft should be reported immediately to the
Office of Residence Life; a re-key will be ordered at the cost of $150 to the student. This is necessary for the
protection and security of the student, the roommate and their belongings. Room keys must be turned in at checkout
or whenever there is a change in a student’s residence status, or there will be a charge of $100.
Personal Safety
Students should take the following security precautions:
1. Always lock the door to your room when not in the room and when you are sleeping.
2. Do not lend your keys to another person.
3. Do not keep large amounts of money in your room.
4. Lock your bicycle.
5. Keep your vehicle locked, conceal audio equipment and place packages, luggage and other valuables out of sight.
6. Secure prescription medications.
7. Report suspicious persons and do not let unescorted strangers into the residence halls.
8. Record serial numbers of electronics.
If something is stolen from a student’s room, that student should immediately report the theft to a resident assistant
and a campus safety officer. Wofford College is not responsible for the loss, damage or theft of any personal
property. Students are able to obtain insurance for personal belongings through independent vendors if they choose
to do so.
Visitation Policy
Wofford College provides eight residence halls and the Village apartments that form a unique residential community
on the campus. Because it is important for students to establish a safe environment that they can call home, Wofford
College understands the need for positive social interaction and the introduction of guests into the residence halls.
All students residing in a residence hall and any visitor to campus must abide by the following:
General Visitation Policy
1. Each student may decide what persons are allowed to be in his or her room. A student may refuse entry to the
room by any person except his or her roommate(s). College officials are not considered visitors and may not
be denied access to a room.
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2. Each student must respect his or her roommate’s rights to sleep and study. A student’s guests should never
infringe upon these or other basic rights of personal privacy.
3. Overnight guests are not permitted.
Guests of Residents
Wofford students must take responsibility for damages and/or any other inappropriate behavior of their guests. It is
a privilege to entertain guests in the residence halls. Students must inform their guests of all pertinent rules. All
guests must be escorted by their hosts. All unescorted guests will be removed from the residence hall. Any student
who believes a roommate or hall mate is abusing this privilege should contact the resident director or director of
residence life.
Sales and Services
All on-campus sales and solicitations must be operated or sponsored by a chartered student organization and must
receive the proper authorization. Sales and solicitations in any area (student rooms, apartments, porches, lounges,
offices and other common areas) of the residence halls must be approved in writing by the director of residence
life. Sales and solicitations in other public and common areas on campus must be approved by the associate dean
of students.
Babysitting and other service activities can present health and safety issues when infants, toddlers and other
nonstudents are in the residence halls. It is potentially dangerous and disruptive. Students cannot conduct such
activities in any area of the residence halls as defined above or any other common areas on campus.
Pets, other than fish in tanks of 10 gallons or less, are not allowed in residence halls, therefore, students cannot conduct
activities such as pet-sitting in any area of the residence halls.
Alterations and Modifications
Residents and/or their parents or guests shall not make any alterations, additions, improvements or changes to any
rooms within the residence halls or the apartments. This includes, but is not limited to, putting holes in the
walls/ceilings; installing wall shelving; painting the walls, ceiling, furniture or fixtures; wallpapering; putting
contact paper in drawers or cabinets; applying stickers to walls, windows or furniture; installing ceiling fans and
making lighting alterations.
Students should not drill through walls for wiring or other purposes. Floors should not be altered in any way
with the exception of area rugs. Alterations can result in substantial fines. Any damage to a room as a result of
alterations or modifications will result in a monetary charge and disciplinary action. Command strips are allowed
and should not be removed by student at end of year. Cinder blocks are prohibited in residence hall or
apartments.
Furniture
Students are responsible for the furniture in their rooms provided by Wofford College. This furniture is not to be
modified or removed from the rooms. Students will be charged to replace or repair missing and/or damaged
college furniture. Furniture placed in the hallways or common areas for removal remains the responsibility of the
student, who must ensure that furniture is in the room at the time of checkout. Students may personalize their
rooms by adding carpet and other items. Students are responsible for removing all the items they bring, or they
will be fined. Students also will be charged for any piece of college furniture that is missing from the room upon
checkout.
Lofts
Lofting is not allowed in any residence hall or apartment on campus. Residents are allowed to use bed risers no higher
than 12 inches high.
Windows
Students may not hang any item from their rooms’ windows. This includes clothing, shoes, flags, etc. Students
also are prohibited from throwing trash and unwanted belongings from their windows. Violators will be fined $25
per item per day and will face disciplinary actions.
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Walls
Students should not damage the walls of the residence halls or apartments. Items that should not be used include,
but are not limited to, nails, double-sided foam tape or duct tape. 3M Command strips are encouraged to hang
posters, pictures, etc. Only products approved by the staff of the physical plant are permitted for use to attach items
to surfaces. The use of other products is subject to fines. Absolutely no holes of any type are permitted to be made
onto any surface.
Other
Students, parents or guests are not allowed to adhere satellite dishes or cable equipment in, around or outside
the residence halls.
Changing Residence Hall Rooms
A $300 fine will be assessed against any student who changes rooms without the written approval of the
director of residence life. Students who change rooms without written approval from the director of residence
life may also jeopardize their on-campus housing privileges.
Room Inspections
1. The residence life staff conducts health and safety inspections each semester. The inspections are announced
by email at least 24 hours in advance.
2. Information about searches of students’ rooms or houses and offices leased to student organizations can be
found in Article VII, Section A of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
3. Wofford College reserves the right to enter rooms without prior notice for the purpose of safety, maintenance
or detection of a suspected rule violation or emergency situation.
4. Residence life coordinators and resident assistants may act as agents of the office of the dean of students,
making inspections of rooms at pre-announced times in accordance with the Code of Student Rights and
Responsibilities. Article VII, Section A3: “Custodial Inspection: At reasonable intervals and on advance
notice, any residence hall or fraternity house may be inspected for maintenance, repair, health or safety
purposes.”
Closing Procedures
Members of the residence life and campus safety staffs secure the residence halls to protect students’ rooms
during breaks and holidays. During these breaks, students are not allowed to live in the residence halls. Any
student unable to check out by the closing deadline must receive, submit a late stay request on the housing
portal and receive approval to remain on campus. Students should follow the closing procedures posted by the
staff. Members of the residence life staff will check every room when securing the building. Students are
responsible for any violations observed in their rooms. For a complete listing of the dates that the residence
halls close, please refer to the academic calendar provided on the college’s website.
Damages
Members of the Wofford community, including faculty, staff and students, are expected to assist in keeping the
campus a safe and pleasant place to live and to study. Each resident student must pay a $250 residence hall
damage deposit. The residence hall or apartment damage deposit is held on account in the Business Office while
the student resides on campus. Charges will be made against a student’s deposit for fees, fines and financial
restitution related to damages in the student’s room, the hallway or other public areas. Throughout the year,
damage does occur to college property for various reasons, including natural causes (weather, age) and accidental
or malicious actions of individuals. However, Wofford College operates on a self-supporting basis and no
provision is made in the institution’s budget for the repair of unnecessary damages to the campus, especially to
the residence halls and apartments.
Students found responsible for intentionally damaging college property will be fined at least $100 and be required
to reimburse the college for the cost of repairs. Students are responsible for keeping damages to a minimum and
reporting to the resident assistant or director of residence life any damages they, their guests or other members of
the hall cause. Only then can timely repairs be made and the responsible party or parties be charged. Students must
pay all damage fines and restitution fees to bring their residence hall damage deposit balance back to the original
level each week. Any unused balance will be refunded to the student upon graduation or withdrawal from Wofford
College.
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Hall Sports
Students are not allowed to play sports in interior hallways. Games played in the hallways of residence halls or
apartments (football, golf, basketball, bowling, etc.) are a major source of hall damage. Although these activities
may not seem destructive, they are dangerous and costly to students and to Wofford College. Damage as a result of
games played indoors will be treated as if it were a result of vandalism. Students found playing sports in the
hallway may face disciplinary action. Wofford College reminds students to play outside.
Community Damage
When the person(s) responsible for the theft or damage to college property in a common or public area cannot be
identified, the cost to replace or repair the damages will be divided equally between the residents of the hallway
or in the building. In cases of severe damages, students may be charged with a violation of the Code of Student
Rights and Responsibilities. For further information, please read the code.
Each floor is responsible for respective hallways, stairwells and bathrooms. As a general rule, lounges and laundry
rooms are the responsibility of all residents. The assistant director of residence life will determine which hall
communities to assess for damages based on the building layout.
If students believe that they are being billed unfairly, or if they have information about those responsible for the
damage, they have the opportunity to appeal to the director of residence life. Residents must submit copies of
their written appeal (email is acceptable) to the director of residence life within 48 hours of a damage billing
notice being sent. The appeal should include the following information:
1. Name, CPO, email and phone number of the individual(s) submitting the written appeal.
2. Date and location of the damage/excessive cleaning.
3. A description of the incident including what was damaged/cleaned, how it happened, cost for service or repair, what
is being appealed and a suggested course of action.
The director of residence life will review all submitted appeals. Within one week of receiving the appeal, he/she
will contact the individual(s) submitting the appeal to inform them if the appeal has been granted. If applicable,
the director of residence life will base his/her decision on the information in the appeal in conjunction with the
appeals committee. All decisions are final and letters will be sent to all affected individuals.
Individuals submitting an appeal may be called in to discuss the situation with the director of residence life or the
appeals committee.
If no information about community damage is submitted within two weeks from the date the damages were
reported to the staff, the fine and replacement costs will be assessed to each resident’s account and can no longer
be contested or appealed.
Cleaning Provisions Rooms
Cleaning of individual rooms is the responsibility of the student or students assigned to the rooms. Students who
have excessively dirty rooms may be required to clean them to maintain health and safety standards.
Bathrooms
Community bathrooms are located in Marsh, Greene, Richardson and Shipp and DuPré halls. Wofford College’s
housekeepers regularly clean these bathrooms. Students are reminded that several residents share these facilities,
and students should not leave personal items in the shower stalls or around the sinks. The rooms in Carlisle,
Lesesne and Wightman halls and the Village apartments are built in suite style, with a bathroom between every
two rooms. The students who live in the adjoining rooms and who use the bathrooms are responsible for cleaning
and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Students living in the apartments are responsible for cleaning and
maintaining their entire apartment, the porches, the stairways and the grounds around the balcony and apartment
building. Toilet paper is provided and may be obtained from the housekeeper in the building.
Halls
Every member of the community shares the halls of each building. Students are prohibited from storing personal
items in the hall. Items left in the hall will be documented and removed by the residence life staff. Items that are
removed from the halls will not be returned to students.
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Check-in/Checkout Procedures
All students must follow check-in and checkout procedures at the beginning and end of each academic term.
Students check in with the residence life staff. In addition, students who change rooms at any time during the
year should check out of one room and into the new room with the staff members responsible for each building.
Check-in
All students will check in through the Division of Campus Life and Student Development. At that time resident
students will receive a room key. Each resident must complete a room condition report (RCR) in the housing portal
within the first week after checking in.
Checkout
Prior to all scheduled closings of residence halls, the office of residence life will communicate specific closing
policies and procedures via email. Students must follow the given procedures to check-out of their rooms.
During exams, the resident assistants will post information about checkout procedures throughout the halls and
through email.
If students have permission to make a room change during the year, they will check out with a member of the
residence life staff before moving to the new room. A new RCR must be completed for the room into which the
student is moving. After the student has cleaned out his/her room, the staff member will note any damage or missing
furniture on the RCR. Any charges for damaged or missing furniture will be deducted from the student’s residence
hall damage deposit.
Students who do not follow the appropriate check-out procedures will be fined $100 from their residence hall
damage deposit.
Alcohol
The full Beverage Alcohol and Drug Policy is listed in this handbook. Please refer to it as well as this information:
Students who are 21 years or older may consume alcoholic beverages in their rooms or the room of another
student who is at least 21 years of age. Students who are 21 years old may not take alcoholic beverages into a
room or apartment in which the residents are not 21 years old. Alcohol may not be possessed or consumed in
common areas, such as bathrooms, hallways or lounges.
Students who are not yet 21 may not possess or consume alcoholic beverages on campus. A student who is 21
and shares a living space with students who are under 21 should store all alcohol in his/her cubicle or closet
when he/she is not present. In rooms where both residents are under the age of 21, the room is considered an
alcohol-free area. No alcohol or empty alcohol containers are permitted in these rooms. Persons found violating
these policies will face disciplinary action. Beer pong tables, drinking games, and devices used for the rapid
consumption of alcoholic beverages are not allowed (and will be confiscated), and the room will be charged a
$75 fine.
Drugs
The full Beverage Alcohol and Drug Policy is listed in this handbook. Please refer to it as well as this information:
Students are prohibited from possessing, distributing or using illegal substances. Students may not use or possess
drug paraphernalia on campus. Students may not use or possess prescription drugs that are prescribed for
another individual. All prescription drugs shall be maintained or stored in the original prescription container per
South Carolina state law. Students who accept responsibility or are found responsible for violating any college
policies related to drugs and other illegal substances may be removed from campus housing.
Smoking
Wofford College is a tobacco free campus to provide a healthy, smoke-free environment. Smoking or the use of any
non-medically necessary vaporizing device is not permitted in any building or anywhere on campus. The use of
any and all tobacco products is prohibited in residence hall rooms and apartments on campus. Students found
violating this policy in a building will be fined $100 per occurrence.
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Firearms and Weapons
The possession and/or use of firearms, weapons and other propelling devices, as well as explosives such as fireworks,
ammunition or chemicals that are explosive in nature, are prohibited on campus. Unauthorized use, possession or
storage of any weapon on campus constitutes a violation of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities and
college policy. All weapons are strictly prohibited in students’ rooms and elsewhere on campus. Firearms are
permitted for official use by the Department of Military Science and the College Rifle Team.
Weapon is defined by the college as any object or substance designed to cause reasonable apprehension of physical
harm to any person, inflict a wound, cause injury, incapacitate or damage personal property and includes, but is not
limited to, all firearms, guns, Airsoft guns, BB guns, potato guns, paint guns, pellet guns, stun guns, axes, saws,
slingshots, nunchakus, knives (with blades three inches or more in length and all switchblades), box cutters, darts
and bows and arrows. The official policy of the College is that no weapons, other than those officially used by
campus safety, ROTC or the rifle team are permitted on campus, even in cases allowed by S.C. law in the possession
of concealed weapons permit holders.
Note: Wofford College reserves the right to confiscate anything it deems hazardous or dangerous.
Fire Safety
Fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, hoses and their connections, emergency signage and other devices for
giving alarms or fighting fires are placed in college buildings for the protection of occupants. Such systems
and devices are required by applicable municipal and state laws, and they must be in operating condition at
all times.
The unlawful use, destruction or theft of fire alarm and firefighting equipment is a serious offense. Students
determined to be responsible for the unlawful use, destruction or theft of this equipment will be fined a minimum
of
$250 and reassignment, eviction, or further disciplinary action. Wofford College may pay a reward for
information leading to the adjudication of any person or persons guilty of committing such an offense.
Wofford College will prosecute any offenders to the fullest extent. Wofford’s policies do not supersede the
jurisdiction of the city, county, state or federal laws; therefore, in addition to being charged with a violation of
the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, students may face prosecution in the South Carolina
criminal courts.
At a minimum, Wofford College will conduct fire drills each semester in all residence halls and during each summer
school semester. Campus safety also will conduct fire drills in academic, athletic and administrative buildings
throughout the year. Each student is expected to participate in each fire drill. When the alarm sounds, all students
must vacate their rooms. Any students found residing in a room during a fire drill will be charged with a violation
and fined $50.
No open flames, such as candles, oil lamps or incense, are allowed in residence hall rooms. If observed, members
of the residence life, student affairs or campus safety staffs will confiscate these items. Students found in
violation of this policy will be fined $20 plus $5 per item, and will be subject to disciplinary actions.
Maintenance
The members of the facilities staff are responsible for all maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of
approximately 75 buildings on the 200-acre campus. If there is a need for maintenance in a residence hall room,
students are asked not to make repairs themselves. Students may make their request online at fixit.wofford.edu
or contact their resident assistant concerning any maintenance problem.
Wofford College reserves the right to enter a student’s room for maintenance purposes. Facilities employees
wear designated uniforms. When work has been performed in an individual residence hall room, the facilities
staff will notify the residents of the room either by placing information in a conspicuous location in the room
or through electronic communication.
Heating and cooling systems in some residence halls require approximately six to eight hours to switch modes.
Every effort is made to anticipate the need to switch modes and make the change as quickly as possible. Students
are encouraged to be patient and understand that the change cannot be made instantaneously. It is important that
students do their part in helping keep energy costs down. Students are encouraged to make a conscious effort to turn
off lights and other electrical equipment.
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Housekeeping is provided for all common areas in the residence halls, such as corridors, lounges, lobby areas,
laundry rooms and community bathrooms. Students are responsible for maintaining an acceptable level of cleanliness
in their rooms, as well as for cleaning up after themselves in public areas.
Prohibited Appliances
The following appliances have been deemed a fire hazard and are not allowed in the residence halls: hot plates,
Bunsen burners, toasters, toaster ovens, George Foreman Grills, black lights and halogen lamps. Additionally,
microwave/toaster combination appliances are not permitted. Any student found in possession of these items will
be subject to disciplinary action and fines, and the items will be confiscated. Extension cords and multi-plug
outlet adapters are also prohibited items. Students should use quality surge suppressors in place of extension
cords.
Noise Policy and Quiet Hours
Students are responsible for creating a community that is conducive to living and learning. Noise from stereos,
televisions, gaming systems and computers should be kept at moderate levels, audible in the room of origin.
Students are also responsible for maintaining a courteous noise level while conversing in the hall. Students found
guilty of violating the noise policy will face disciplinary sanctions including a $25 fine, administrative room
reassignment, loss of sound equipment or removal from college housing.
Quiet hours extend from 10 p.m.-8 a.m. seven days a week. During these hours, any student making noise that is
disturbing to other residents will face the disciplinary sanctions listed above. Courtesy hours, as described
above, are in effect during all other times. During exam week, 24-hour quiet hours are in effect.
Campus Animal Policy
Wofford College is committed to a safe and healthy learning, living and working environment. Therefore, pets and
other animals are prohibited from all college-owned buildings with the following exceptions:
• A service animal in the service of a person with a disability;
• An emotional support animal (ESA) approved by Accessibility Services in accordance with the Emotional Support
Animal policy;
• An animal used for an official college research purpose;
• An animal that lives in one of three on-campus administrative personal residences;
• Common aquarium fish in tanks smaller than 10 gallons within Wofford residence halls;
• Animals invited to campus for an approved event, including, but not limited to, therapy dogs and trained performing
animals; and
• A Boston terrier used by the college as an official mascot for a verified college event or promotion.
Only service animals and other animals approved by Accessibility Services may enter a college building or
instructional space. All animals on Wofford’s campus must comply with all relevant city and county animal
control ordinances. All animals must be under restraint when in public places, must have received all required
vaccinations, and must not create a nuisance (e.g., most not damage private property, cause unsanitary
conditions, cause disturbances through excessive noise making, or attack or threaten persons or other animals
on public or common property). Animals that fail to meet one or more of the indicated requirements may be
banned from campus.
Wofford community members with animals authorized to be on campus are responsible for collecting and
properly disposing of their animals’ solid waste. Persons found in violation of this policy may be fined. Wofford
students found with an unauthorized animal on campus will be subject to conduct sanctions and in the case of
repeat offenses, extensive property damage, or the creation of a campus nuisance, removed from campus
housing without refund.
Members of the Wofford community and our Spartanburg neighbors can walk their pets on campus as long as the
animals are not taken into a college building, are under restraint at all times, and animal waste is collected and
disposed of properly. Persons found in violation of these expectations may receive a trespassing notice and be
denied future access to the campus.
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Village Policy and Housing Contract
Preamble: Living in Wofford’s Village apartments is considered a privilege, not a right. The highest standards of conduct,
cleanliness and decorum are expected. Persons failing to meet these expectations will lose the privilege of residing in these
houses.
All Wofford College policies apply to all residents in the Village apartments. A complete copy of the policies is
available online. All resident students must sign a Wofford College Housing Contract to live in college housing.
Students who choose to live in the Village apartments must agree to live by the additional policies listed in this contract,
and they must sign this second contract which will be kept in the Division of Campus Life and Student Development.
Any student who does not want to live by these policies will be reassigned to housing in a residence hall or may move
off campus.
Property Liability: Wofford College recommends that students and/or their parents cover belongings with
the appropriate insurance. Wofford cannot take responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged property.
Prohibition on Alterations: Residents and/or their parents or guests shall not make any alterations, additions,
improvements or changes to the apartments. This includes, but is not limited to putting holes in the
walls/ceilings, installing wall shelving, painting the walls, ceiling, furniture or fixtures; wallpapering; putting
contact paper in drawers or cabinets, applying stickers to walls, windows, or furniture, installing ceiling fans,
making lighting alterations, inserting window air conditioning units, or heaters with exposed heating elements.
In order to hang appropriate decorations on walls students should use 3M Command Strips.
Students should not drill through walls for wiring or other purposes. Floors should not be altered in any way with
the exception of area rugs. Alterations can result in substantial fines.
The following items are prohibited: halogen lamps, additional beds, live trees (i.e.., Christmas trees), candles,
other open flames, dart boards (including magnetic dart boards), and hammocks. Each resident is allowed a
small refrigerator in their bedroom that may be used in addition to the large refrigerator provided.
Residents will be held responsible for all furniture in the apartment and will be charged if it is not present at the
end of the academic term or when the student vacates the apartment.
No outside or inside construction is permitted without written permission from either the director of residence
life or the director of the physical plant.
Rules and Regulations
1. The apartments will be inspected for cleanliness during health and safety inspections each term and before the
following breaks: Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Breaks and once during Interim. Inspections are announced in
advance. Failing an inspection will result in fines and a 48-hour period to correct problems before re-inspection.
2. Residents of the apartments are required to keep the apartments, porches and stairwells clean and provide their own
cleaning materials. Residents may obtain toilet paper from Village laundry facilities.
3. All residents are required to remove trash and recyclable materials and deposit them in the appropriate containers
located behind the houses in designated locations. Students must ensure that trash can lids are securely fastened after
depositing bags into the receptacles. Bags of trash are not allowed to remain on the porches or in the stairwells.
Failure to dispose of trash promptly and in secure bags will result in disciplinary action including fines. Throwing
trash is strictly prohibited. When moving out of the apartments at the end of the academic year, trash and unwanted
items that do not fit in a single can must be taken to the nearest dumpster.
4. Residents of the apartments are responsible for all guests and persons found in their apartments.
5. Residents of the apartments may not tamper with the ID card-key system or the door locks. Exterior doors of
apartments should NOT by propped at any time and locking mechanisms should NOT be disabled. Residents of the
buildings will be fined $50 when a door is found to have been tampered.
6. Lights are provided on Village porches for convenience and safety purposes. Residents may not remove bulbs or
otherwise obstruct lights placed by the college.
7. Sidewalks and fire lanes are OFF LIMITS to all vehicular traffic and may not be used for parking,
loading/unloading, etc. Fire lanes will be opened for loading/unloading only during special circumstances which will
be communicated to students in advance; non-fire lane sidewalks are always off limits to parking.
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8. Residents are not allowed to have overnight guests for an extended period, in accordance with the visitation
guidelines outlined in Residence Life Policies
9. Residents must respond cooperatively to campus safety officers and residence life staff members at all times.
10. Throwing or dropping any objects whatsoever off the porch or from the windows of the apartment is not allowed.
Residents will face disciplinary action and/or possible eviction for such incidents.
11. Residents are responsible for keeping porch areas and stairwells attractive, healthful and pest free.
12. Porches should be swept regularly and are not to be used as storage areas for personal items (clothes, shoes, gear,
etc.).
13. Porch-style furniture is allowed, but upholstered furniture is not. All college-issued furniture must stay indoors.
14. Many houses have utility closets for use by college staff. These closets are not to be opened or used by any students.
15. While stairways are cleaned by the housekeeping staff once a week, trash and rubbish deposited anywhere other
than the available receptacles will result in fines for the entire building. Residents are strongly encouraged to assist
the college by keeping the stairwells clean. Stairwells that are carpeted may be vacuumed by residents in the
building. Residents may decorate the stairwells tastefully.
16. Fire regulations prohibit bicycles, scooters, motorcycles and other conveyances from being chained to or parked on
stairwells, porches and handicap ramps. Residents are reminded to use the bike racks placed around the Village.
17. Cooking out on porches is not allowed. Both indoor and outdoor grills are prohibited in or around college buildings.
Community grills (charcoal use only) are located at different locations around the Village. Residents must supply
their own grilling supplies for use with the community grills. Grills found by college staff will be confiscated.
18. No flags, laundry, clothing or other items can be hung from the windows, the porches or the roofs.
19. No pets are allowed in the apartments except for small aquarium fish in tanks smaller than 10 gallons. Residents
found with pets will pay the fine outlined in Residence Life Policies and will be responsible for associated cleaning
and treating costs. Pets are not allowed to visit in the apartments. Students wishing to request an accommodation of
an Emotional Support Animal should follow the procedures outlined in the Guide to Accessibility Services.
20. Students are expected not to feed stray animals on campus or lay out food for animals in any location on campus.
This includes feeders of any kind.
21. Bunk beds and lofts are not permitted in the apartments.
22. Roofs and ledges of all buildings are off limits. Fines of $100 per person may be imposed on violators among other
sanctions deemed appropriate by the residence life staff.
23. Hitting golf balls (including plastic golf balls) is not allowed.
24. In accordance with college policy, smoking and or vaping is not allowed. Smoking is NOT allowed inside
apartments, in stairwells, or on porches. If cigarette butts are found on a porch or in the grass around an apartment,
the residents of the apartment in the nearest building will be held accountable. The sanctions for the first offense for
cigarette butts is a $50 fine, the second offense is a $100 fine and community restitution hours, and the third offense
will be removal from the apartments.
25. In accordance with college policy, vaping is not allowed in any Village buildings.
26. Students should not disable smoke detectors or tamper with fire equipment in any way. Tampering with fire
equipment may cause the fire alarm system to initiate and dispatch the local fire department. Students who cause a
fire alarm due to tampering with fire equipment will be fined for the full cost of the dispatch and may face
reassignment.
27. Residents must comply with the Wofford College Beverage Alcohol and Drug Policy.
Apartment Parties & Gatherings
All parties must be registered with the Office of Residence Life by submitting the party registration form by noon on
Thursdays for weekend parties and 24 hours in advance for weekday parties. This form may be obtained from the Office of
Residence Life or online. In addition, campus safety and residence life officials reserve the right to shut down a party at any
time. A party is defined as more than 16 people, including residents of the house, being present within the house at one time.
The maximum number of people allowed in an apartment for a registered party is 35. The maximum number of people
allowed on a porch during a registered party is 20, unless otherwise posted. If at any time a resident has guests over for a
spontaneous gathering and the number exceeds 16, the resident MUST contact the resident assistant on duty
IMMEDIATELY. The resident assistant on duty then will, in turn, alert campus safety and the resident director on call.
1. All parties must be registered with the Office of Residence Life, the registration form can be found online.
2. Parties are not considered approved until residents of the apartment have received explicit written approval from a
member of the residence life staff.
3. No more than two apartments in a building can be approved to host party during the same times (except MSBVC).
Parties will be approved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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4. In order to host a party, all residents of an apartment must complete the party registration workshop offered by the
Office of Residence Life.
5. Parties must be registered by a resident of the hosting apartment.
6. Individual apartments may not be approved to host more than three parties in a week.
7. Party requests may not be submitted more than two weeks in advance.
These policies outlined in the Village Housing Contract apply to the exterior and interiors of the apartments unless
otherwise stated. Therefore, failure of residents to observe and abide by these policies will result in disciplinary
action and/or possible eviction. Multiple violations can be reported within the same incident. Each violation below
does not have to be on separate occasions. Members of the Wofford College staff will monitor the outdoor Village
areas, the stairwells and the porches on a regular basis. Any violations of college policies will be documented.
1. The first violation will result in the residents being given a formal warning.
2. A second violation will result in the resident being fined and serving community restitution hours determined
by the office of residence life.
3. A third violation will result in students being reassigned to other residence halls or being evicted from college
housing.
Students wishing to appeal sanctions for Village policy violations should contact the director of residence life within
48 hours of the notice of sanctions.
Village residents who accept responsibility or are found responsible for violating the college policy on drugs and
illicit substances may be evicted from campus housing.
In addition to these set policies, students are expected to abide by the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities
and all college policies. At any time, these policies may be changed or updated by the Office of Residence Life or the
dean of students. Apartment residents will be notified via email within 24 hours of changes or updates to these
policies.
Responding to Faculty and Staff Members
Students are expected to respond to all communications from members of the faculty or staff of Wofford College.
Both email and the Campus Post Office are channels for official communications. The preferred method of
communication is email, and each student is required to have and check a valid Wofford College email account.
In addition, all students are required to have Campus Post Office boxes where they may receive other notices and
requests from college personnel. Students are expected to check their mail and email daily and to respond to faculty and
staff during the next class day after they receive a request. Failure to comply may be grounds for academic or
disciplinary sanction.
Student Organizations Policies
Wofford College recognizes the rights of individuals to associate on campus and acknowledges that a wide range
of campus organizations may enhance the college environment. Therefore, Wofford College encourages
organizations to be chartered. Student organizations should contribute positively to the Wofford College
community in a distinctive manner and have objectives that correspond to the Purpose of the College. Student
organizations should aim to develop students’ intellectual curiosity, independence of thought, maturity of
judgment, self- discipline, religious faith and moral character. They should foster citizenship and leadership and
promote community service. Organizations should seek a positive and open relationship with Wofford College.
In order to foster this relationship with Wofford College, every formal organization should seek formal
recognition of the organization through the granting of a charter. Even without a formal charter, Wofford College
emphasizes that every organization operating on campus (chartered or informal) is accountable to the following
policies and procedures.
Charter Application Process
The duties of the Student Experience Committee include the power and responsibility to grant and/or withdraw
charters to all student organizations with due regard to their contribution to campus life, student development
and acceptable standards of conduct or impose restriction when organizations fail to serve useful functions or
maintain acceptable standards.
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Applications for charters are available online. The Student Experience Committee will accept applications at any time.
The committee may seek opinions from existing organizations on charter applications.
Once an organization is granted a charter, it may renew the charter at the end of the spring semester by
completing an annual report distributed by the Student Activities office.
Independent organizations that apply for and receive a charter from the Student Experience Committee receive
specific benefits. This does not mean that those organizations are controlled by Wofford College, or that Wofford
College is responsible for the organizations’ contracts or other acts or omissions, or that Wofford College
approves of the organizations’ goals or activities.
Relationship Between Student Organizations and Wofford College
Wofford College is a private not-for-profit corporation, and the organizations that apply for charters are not part
of that corporation, but, rather, exist and operate independently of Wofford College. Student organizations are not
agents, servants or employees of Wofford College, but, rather, independent contractors, which manage their own
affairs. The purpose or purposes of a student organization must not conflict with the educational functions or
established polices of Wofford College.
Benefits of Chartered Organizations
1. Chartered student organizations in good standing may use college facilities subject to the rules governing
such use.
2. Chartered student organizations that lease facilities from Wofford College are subject to all the terms of
that lease.
3. Chartered student organizations in good standing may petition the Campus Union for funds for the purpose
of fulfilling their organization plans or goals.
4. Chartered student organizations in good standing may advertise their meetings and fundraisers on campus
(subject to the rules of publicizing information as stated in this Student Handbook).
5. Chartered student organizations in good standing may hold fundraising activities on campus (subject to the
rules of solicitation and canvassing) with permission from the associate dean of students.
Good Standing and Operation
1. Individuals who join together in a student organization collectively share a common responsibility to
themselves, their group and Wofford College. All student organizations will be held responsible by
Wofford College for abiding by federal, state and local laws, as well as all college regulations.
2. Nondiscrimination: A student organization is ineligible for chartered status when membership is restricted
by reason of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability or handicap, gender, race, religious creed, national
origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or veteran status. Consideration shall be given to
organizations that may be exempt from Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 relating to the
discrimination of gender.
Notwithstanding these requirements, a student organization may restrict membership based on an ability to
perform the activities related to the organization’s purpose. In determining cases of discrimination, it is not
sufficient to look merely to the constitution of an organization but also to its actual practices and operations.
3. Financial standing: Chartered organizations must not operate with an end-of-the-year deficit or have
substantial debt.
4. Annual report: Chartered organizations must complete an annual report form for the college at the end of
the academic year. The form is distributed by the Office of Student Activities.
5. Judicial standing: Student organizations that have been sanctioned by a body of Wofford College must
complete all the sanctions to attain good standing.
6. Student organizations shall not disturb or infringe upon the privacy of the residents in college residence
halls, or disturb or interrupt the conduct of classes or extracurricular activities for the purposes of
recruiting new members and/or raising funds.
7. The president or student leader of the organization must provide each member of the organization with a
copy of these policies and procedures.
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Membership
Only currently employed faculty, staff and currently registered students shall be eligible for active membership
status in student organizations. All full-time and part-time officially registered students shall be eligible to
preside, officiate, vote, officially represent or solicit funds on the campus on behalf of the organization. Only
current students in good standing shall be eligible to serve as appointed or elected officers.
Fundraising
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Chartered student organizations in good standing may hold fundraising activities on campus with
permission from the Associate Vice President for Campus Life and Student Development or their
designee.
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The Office for Campus Life and Student Development defines fundraising as the collection of money
though donations, sales or programming for the intent of charitable donations or adding to the
organizational budget.
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The sponsor of the fundraising activity must have prior approval and complete the room reservation
and event request process. The sponsor will be contacted once the requests have been received and will
meet with a staff member to go over specific details such as money collection, deposits, etc.
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Applications for fundraising should be completed and submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Wofford College reserves the right to require third parties participating in fundraising events to meet
additional requirements. These requirements may include providing evidence of insurance coverage
acceptable to the college and/or agree to indemnify the college and college personnel against liabilities
arising from their acts or omissions.
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The Office of Campus Life and Student Development should coordinate any requests from student
clubs and organizations to solicit businesses and vendors for monetary donation and/or services. Those
seeking donations from local vendors for events/prizes/etc. should be aware of and sensitive to the fact
that they receive many requests from both the Wofford community and other members of the
community. Coordinating these efforts enables the college to ensure that we are not overburdening the
same businesses and vendors for support.
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Publicity for fundraising events must have clear advertising, including the name of the organization
sponsor and may only be posted in appropriately designated posting spaces on campus.
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Please note that the college reserves the right to review and approve all items as part of the
fundraising effort.
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Door-to-door solicitation in residential areas or to college offices is strictly prohibited.
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Fundraising is prohibited for any political office or political campaigns unless approved by college
administration.
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Sales may not be in conflict with the college’s normal merchandise or policies from college offices
such as philanthropy, food services, bookstore, athletics, etc.
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An itemized financial report must be submitted to the Associate VP for Campus Life and Student
Development or their designee within 2 days of the event’s conclusion. Any deposits need to be made
within 2 working days after the event.
Solicitation
Solicitation activities shall be defined as 1) donations without products or services being rendered or 2)
activities that raise funds through the direct sale of merchandise or service for the benefit of a student
organization or non-college charitable organizations. Student organizations may be required to verify the nature
of the charitable purpose or existence of the organization.
Canvassing
• Canvassing is any effort to influence opinions, gain support or promote a particular cause or
interest, specifically excluding solicitation or fundraising as defined by current policy. Surveys are
not considered canvassing for purposes of this policy.
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• Canvassing shall be restricted to 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Canvassing may occur outside of the Burwell Building, the Mungo Student Center and the
Michael S. Brown Village Center.
• Canvassing may not occur in individual residence hall rooms, apartments or classrooms.
• Canvassers must abide by all college rules and regulations. Violators will be subject to referral to
the dean of students and may lose the privilege of being a chartered organization.
Group Responsibility
When persons are functioning in their capacity as members of a student organization, they will be held
accountable for their conduct individually and collectively. Any group or collection of a group’s members
acting in concert is responsible for the actions of the members. Occasional misconduct of an individual
member is not chargeable to the group; however, group conduct exists where:
• Members of the group act in concert to violate the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities or college
policies.
• A violation arises out of a group-sponsored, financed or endorsed event.
• A group leader(s) has knowledge of the incident before it occurs and fails to take corrective action.
• The incident occurs on the premises leased, owned or operated by the group.
• A pattern of individual violations is found to have existed without appropriate group control, remedy or
sanction.
• An organization, or members of a group acting in concert, provides the impetus for violation of Wofford
College rules, policies and regulations.
Groups will be held responsible for the acts of their members when those acts grow out of or are in any way
related to group life. Each organization has the duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent any infraction of
college rules and state laws growing out of, or related to, the activities of the organization. This duty is applicable
to all members at all times. (All members should be aware that their misdeeds could result in the sanctioning of
their entire organization and themselves as individuals.)
If a student organization violates a college policy or a local, state or federal law, the following process shall take
effect: a member of the student body, the faculty or the staff of Wofford College shall complete an incident report
form. The form shall be given to the dean of students, who will determine what charge shall be lodged against the
organization. The president or leader of the organization shall meet with the dean of students to receive the charge.
The charge and the organization will be referred to the appropriate body.
Any conduct of a student organization that is not covered by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities shall
be referred for action to the Student Experience Committee.
Sanctions
Organizations found guilty of violating the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, local, state or national
laws may be subject to one or more of the following sanctions:
• Completion of educational and training programs.
• Loss or suspension of charter.
• Suspension of fundraising activity.
• Suspension of solicitation activity.
• Assessment of financial reimbursement and/or community restitution related to the offense.
• Loss of use, or restricted use, of college facilities.
• Suspension of the privilege to apply for funds from Wofford College.
• Receipt of administrative warning.
• Referral of individuals and/or organizations to a Judicial Hearing Board or the Student Experience Committee of the
faculty.
• Receipt of other sanctions as defined in the code or as deemed appropriate.
Organizations charged with violating other policies or procedures of Wofford College shall be referred to the
Student Experience Committee. If the committee decides that an organization should be sanctioned, it may choose
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the sanction(s) from those listed above. Individuals and organizations may appeal the decision(s) of the committee
by submitting within three class days a letter requesting a review to the president of Wofford College.
Advisers
All chartered organizations are required to have a faculty or staff adviser. The adviser must be a full-time
employee of Wofford College. The purpose of an organization having an adviser is to provide assistance to the
officers and the members in accomplishing the group’s goals and have oversight of its activities. The adviser
must attend an annual training session sponsored by the Campus Life and Student Development Division. The
adviser may assist the organization by providing counsel on specialized subjects in which the adviser is
experienced or expert and on general matters relating to the conduct of organization affairs. Advisers are
encouraged to offer constructive criticism and guidance. Advisers shall be informed of any judicial proceedings
taken with the organization.
Use of Wofford College’s Name and Symbols
Wofford College will allow the use of its name as part of the student organization’s name only if the
organization takes appropriate steps necessary to prevent persons and organizations with which it deals from
receiving the impression that the organization is part of, controlled by or acting on behalf of Wofford
College. The organization shall not use any marks, symbols, logos, mottos or indicia of Wofford College
without its express prior written consent. Contact the Office of Marketing and Communications at 864-
5974184 or woffordnews@wofford.edu for more information.
Taxes
An organization shall not use the Wofford College taxpayer identification number or Wofford College’s tax-exempt
status in connection with purchases or sales by the organization, gifts to the organization, interest or other income
of the organization or any other activity of the organization.
Liability, Insurance and Defense
The organization understands and agrees that Wofford College, its employees and agents will not be liable for any
of the organization’s contracts, torts or other acts or omissions, or those by the organization’s directors, officers,
members, staff or activity participants. The organization understands and agrees that neither it nor its directors,
officers, members, staff or activity participants are protected by Wofford College’s insurance policies or self-
insurance plans, and that Wofford College will not provide any legal defense for the organization or any such
person in the event of any claim against any of them.
Tobacco/Smoking Products Use Policy
(Adopted Fall 2019)
Background
Wofford College seeks to provide a safe, healthy and comfortable environment in which all members of our campus
community can live and work. Wofford College and the American College Health Association support the findings of
the surgeon general and acknowledge that any form of tobacco use, whether active or passive, is a significant health
hazard. The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health both
have classified second-hand smoke as a known carcinogen (cancer causing). A version of this policy, which included
designated smoking areas, took effect at Wofford College at the beginning of the fall semester of 2019. The policy
was reevaluated in the spring of 2020, and the decision was made to prohibit the use of all smoking and tobacco
products on campus beginning fall 2020.
Policy
I. The use of any tobacco or smoking product is prohibited inside buildings or vehicles that are leased,
owned or controlled by Wofford College whether signs are posted or not. This includes, but is not limited
to, buildings on college-owned, leased or controlled land, offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, laboratories,
residential rooms and apartments, elevators, stairwells, balconies, decks, porches, restrooms, bridges and
walkways, sidewalks, hallways, entrances, lobbies and athletics venues. II. “Tobacco and smoking
product(s)” include all tobacco-derived or containing products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes (e.g.
clove, bidis, kreteks), electronic cigarettes, vaporing devices, cigars and cigarillos, pipes, water pipes,
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smokeless tobacco products or substitutions (spit and spitless, chew, pouches, snuff) or any other device
intended to simulate smoked tobacco.
III. The solicitation of tobacco and smoking products is prohibited on campus and in all college
publications.
IV. Officers with the Department of Campus Safety may issue citations for use of tobacco/smoking
products in violation of this policy with a fine of $25 when a violation is noted. Fines will be collected
by the Department Campus Safety. Continual violations of the policy prohibiting the use of
tobacco/smoking products may result in additional disciplinary action.
V. Failure on the part of a faculty or staff member to abide by the policy prohibiting the use of
tobacco/smoking products may result in administrative action by the person’s supervisor or the Office
of Human Resources.
