2015–2016 CIA Student Handbook, Hyde Park, NY
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Student Handbook & Planner Hyde Park, NY 2015/2016 Table of Contents A MESSAGE FROM STUDENT AFFAIRS Welcome to The Culinary Institute of America! This Student Handbook is a wealth of information with all the social regulations and some helpful academic procedures, but it is also a daily planner with a calendar of events that you will find useful in your day-to-day activities. Please read and become acquainted with the material in this handbook. Carry it with you, as phone numbers, policies, procedures, or calendar listings are important pieces of information you may need at a moment’s notice. Knowing where to go or whom to see can reduce the occasional feeling of confusion or anxiety, so consider this book a friend, a guide—and a passport to your success. You can also find the Student Handbook on CIA Main Menu, the student web portal. As you make your way through the program, please use all the resources available to you. We look forward to your involvement in our campus activities and your ongoing dedication to the profession. Most of all, we expect you to develop the characteristics of excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity that the CIA strives to instill in its students. We anticipate that in the years to come you will make the CIA proud by becoming a leader in our fine industry. You decided to attend the CIA to become a part of the foodservice and hospitality industry. In this profession, friendliness, courteousness, and a willingness to help others are all important attributes. One of the things we ask of you is to always say “hello” or greet fellow students, faculty members, administrators, visitors, and others as you pass them on campus—to put into practice what this industry is all about. We hope your experience at our college will bring new friends, wonderful challenges, huge rewards, and cherished memories, and look forward to meeting each of you as you become an integral part of the CIA family. Be well. Warmest regards, The Student Affairs team CIA Campus Map 2 Notice of Nondiscrimination 4 Academic Calendar 5 Navigating the Campus 6 Office Phone Numbers 14 Degree Program Curricula 15 Campus Life 25 Campus Services 40 Helpful Academic Information 60 General Information 71 Student Code of Conduct 77 Student Rights 86 Student Policies 88 Location of Information 98 Appendix 100 Index 128 The Student Handbook is co-sponsored by the Dean of Student Affairs Office and the Student Activities Office. The CIA reserves the right to alter the policies, curricula, tuition, fees, and other information in this Handbook as needed. ©2015 The Culinary Institute of America THIS STUDENT HANDBOOK BELONGS TO _____________________________ 1 Ecolab Auditorium Shunsuke Takaki School of Baking and Pastry 26 Soccer/Softball Field 11 Conrad N. Hilton Library Danny Kaye Theatre 27 Jesuit Cemetery 25 Tennis Courts 10 McCann Education Annex Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici 24 Escoffier, Carême, and Point Townhouses (Residence Halls) 9 Our Lady of the Way Chapel 22 Clove Lodge (Residence Hall) 23 Nutmeg Lodge (Residence Hall) Ecolab Theatre 21 Ginger Lodge (Residence Hall) 20 Cayenne Lodge (Residence Hall) 19 Juniper Lodge (Residence Hall) 18 Cinnamon Lodge (Residence Hall) 17 Student Commons 16 Jacob Rosenthal Residence Hall lots on campus as well. Please note: There is additional resident/student parking to the north of the lodges, not shown on this map. * There are accessible parking spaces available in other Blue Light Emergency Phones 15 Pick/Herndon Residence Hall 8 Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine 7 Admissions Center 6 J. Willard Marriott Continuing Education Center 5 Marriott Pavilion 4 General Foods Nutrition Center 3 Beverage Garden Plaza 2 Campus Safety Building C Commuter/Student Parking X Accessible Parking Lot* Includes Parking Facility and Elevator 14 Katharine Angell Residence Hall 13 Anton Plaza R Resident/Student Parking V Visitor/Guest Parking Renaissance Lounge 12 Hudson Residence Hall 1 Roth Hall American Bounty Restaurant Apple Pie Bakery Café The Bocuse Restaurant Craig Claiborne Bookstore Hospitality Office Parking Information Renaissance Lounge 24. Escoffier, Carême, and Point Townhouses (Res. Halls) Campus Building Legend Campus Legend CIA Campus Map CIA Campus Map CIA Campus Map 2 3 Notice of Nondiscrimination NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE OFFICERS Joseph Morano—HR Director, Faculty Relations Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Office: Roth Hall, Room S-324 Telephone: 845-451-1314 E-mail: j_morano@culinary.edu Maura King, Director—Compliance 504/ADA Coordinator The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Office: Roth Hall, Room S-351 Telephone: 845-451-1429 E-mail: m_king@culinary.edu OR U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100 Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 Fax: 202-453-6012 TDD: 1-877-521-2172 E-mail: OCR@ed.gov SEPTEMBER 2015 OCTOBER 2015 NOVEMBER 2015 SMTWTFS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 131415 16 171819 2021 22 23 2425 26 27 282930 SMTWTFS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 * 14 1516 17 1112 13 * 21 222324 18 19 20 25 2627 28 293031 SMTWTFS 1 2 34 56 7 8 9† 10 11 121314 1516 17 18 192021 22 23† 24 25 262728 2930 DECEMBER 2015 JANUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 SMTWTFS 123 45 6 7 8 9 101112 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 242526 2728 29 30 31 SMTWTFS 12 3 4 5 6 789 1011 12 13 141516 1718 19 20 212223 * 27 282930 2425 26 31 SMTWTFS 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 101112 13 1415 16 * 17 181920 2122 23 24 252627 2829 MARCH 2016 APRIL 2016 MAY 2016 SMTWTFS 12345 6 7 8 9 101112 1314 15 16 171819 20 212223242526 2728 293031 SMTWTFS 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 16 * 20 212223 17 18 19 2425 26 27 282930 SMTWTFS 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10* 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 192021 22 232425262728 2930 31 JUNE 2016 JULY 2016 AUGUST 2016 SMTWTFS 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 1011 1213 14 15 161718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 SMTWTFS 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 * 13 141516 1011 12 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 2930 31 SMTWTFS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 181920 2122 23 24 252627 2829 30 31 The Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination Policy can be found at www.ciachef.edu/non-discrimination-statement. AOS Entry Date No Classes AOS Graduation BPS Junior-Year Entry Date Special Projects Day: Mon.–Fri. students Restaurants Closed Saturday Classes BPS Graduation No BPS Classes Special Projects Day: Day: Tues.–Sat. students Academic Calendar 4 The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment, in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal, state, and local laws. The CIA does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected group or classification under federal or state laws. These principles also apply to admissions, financial aid, academic matters, career services, counseling, housing, employment policies, scholarship programs, medical services, and all other programs and activities available at the CIA. The Culinary Institute of America, pursuant to Title IX, Title VII, and state laws, also prohibits sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault and sexual violence. The HR Director, Faculty Relations is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator for the CIA. Inquiries to the CIA concerning the application of the Age Discrimination Act and Title IX, and their implementing regulations may be referred to the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator, or to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education. Additionally, complaints including the procedure for filing a complaint regarding this Notice of Nondiscrimination and the CIA’s compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as outlined above, may also be directed to: Academic Calendar 2015–2016 *Additional American Bounty Restaurant and The Bocuse Restaurant closings. Bounty and Bocuse restaurants are open on these Mondays. ‡New AOS students arrive for 5/5/16 entry date. §BPS students and returning externs arrive for 5/5/16 entry date. †American 5 Navigating the Campus TITLE Among the challenges facing any college student is figuring out where things are on campus, knowing the right people to contact for certain information, and keeping track of the academic calendar. This section has all the details you need to navigate your way around the CIA campus. Director Daria Papalia Student Commons 218 Counselor Nancy Bushinsky Student Commons 218 CAMPUS DIRECTORY Christiane Mueller Student Commons 218 Counselor Andrew Binnie Student Commons 218 Need to know where to find a staff member on campus? The following directory will help you locate the person you’re looking for. Unless otherwise noted, room numbers listed are for rooms located in Roth Hall. Administrative Assistant Georgianna Chauvin Student Commons 218 Mark Erickson S-316 NAMELOCATION Admissions Vice President—Admissions and Marketing Bruce Hillenbrand Admissions Center, first floor Advancement Vice President—Advancement and Business Development Victor Gielisse Second floor, south wing Vice President—Stategic Initiatives and Industry Leadership Greg Drescher CIA at Greystone Christina Ringel Bookstore William Carey NG-15 Career Services Director Theresa Hopkins E-258 Associate Director Ron Hayes E-257 Manager Mary Lou De Santis E-260 Manager—Bachelor’s Program Enrollment Duane Brown S-217 Transfer Credit Coordinator Angelika Budnick S-217 Manager—Academic Advising and Transfer Students Crystal DeCarolis S-217 Center for Academic Advising Recruitment and Advising Specialist Kathleen Fitzgerald S-217 Denise Lewin-Cirilo S-217 Central Issuing Chance Coluccio Central Issuing Continuing Education Director—CIA Consulting Michael Sperling S-322 Brendan Walsh S-315 Dean—Liberal Arts and Business Management Kathy Merget S-316 Dean—Baking and Pastry Arts Tom Vaccaro CE, second floor Dean—Academic Planning and Engagement Carolyn Tragni S-319 Senior Director—Food & Beverage Operations Waldy Malouf S-133 Executive Assistant Tammy Polito S-316 Marc Haymon CE, second floor Business Management Annette Graham S-316 Culinary Fundamentals and Assessment Cynthia Keller S-315 Culinary Specializations Howie Velie S-315 Food Production Bruce Mattel S-315 Liberal Arts Denise Bauer S-316 Restaurant Education Tom Peer S-323 Tom Hirst Fac. Mgmt. Bldg., second floor Maria Krupin S-342 Kathleen Gailor Admissions Center, second floor Facilities Management Director Finance and Administration Vice President Financial Aid Administrative Coordinator Issue Manager Vice President—Academic Degree Programs Dean—Culinary Arts Baking and Pastry Arts Campus Safety Director Provost Associate Deans Bookstore Manager Education Navigating the Campus Navigating the Campus Counseling and Psychological Services Counselor TITLE 6 NAMELOCATION Brad Barnes Director Food and Beverage Operations Manager—Equipment and Materials Kari Kinder N-158 C Assistant Director—Food and Beverage Operations Rebecca Morgan S-136 Office Manager Denise Fiore S-136 Associate Director—Dining Services Peg Graham N-158 C CE Center 7 TITLE NAMELOCATION Health Services Director Katherine Miller N-G20 / Student Commons 200 Information Technology Associate Vice President Vacant S-445 Director—Enterprise Information Systems Cindy Scofield S-436 Director—Infrastructure Services Mike Romanovsky S-446 Manager—User and Student Support Joseph Manete (interim) S-441 Manager—Network and A/V Services Rob Harris S-451 International Relations Manager—Admissions and International Student Services Donna Walsh Admissions Center, first floor Library Jon Grennan Hilton Library, 323 Residence Director Vacant Pick/Herndon Hall Residence Director Ronnie Genee Hudson Hall Residence Director Meka Harris Rosenthal Hall Senior Area Coordinator Ryan Butler Clove Lodge Manager—Residential Housing Assignments Ruth Philipp Student Commons 221 Residence Life Assistant Jody Danna Student Commons 221 Residence Life Assistant Karen DiNobile Student Commons 221 Student Affairs Associate Vice President and Dean—Student Affairs Vacant Student Commons 236 Associate Dean Dennis Macheska Student Commons 236 Student Affairs Manager Carole Goldsmith Student Commons 236 Ombudsman Freddy Brash Student Commons 236 Administrative Assistant Janet Pinnavaia Student Commons 236 Megan Schwarze E-261 Linda Terwilliger Admissions Center, second floor Associate Dean—Student Activities/Recreation/ Athletics David Whalen Student Commons 014 Senior Coordinator—Fitness Programs and Intramural Sports Michael Murphy Student Commons 014 Senior Coordinator— Athletics, Aquatics, and Outdoor Recreation Serge Nalywayko Student Commons 014 Senior Coordinator—Student Organizations and Government Eric Howard Student Commons 014 Student Employment Library Learning Commons Coordinator NAMELOCATION Marcy MacInnes Hilton Library, fourth floor Student Employment Specialist Disability Specialist Mary Dietrich Hilton Library, fourth floor Student Financial and Registration Services Senior Manager—Learning Support Services Jodi Amato Hilton Library, fourth floor Director Administrative Assistant Sheri Schwartz Hilton Library, fourth floor Student Recreation Center Mail Room Manager Melanie Pascoe Roth Hall, ground floor Notary Public Julie Kelly Admissions Center, second floor Cheryl Dorney Hospitality, first floor Loreen Gardella S-333 Payroll Manager President’s Office Senior Coordinator— Student Activities Alexa Grosskreuz Student Commons 014 President Admin. Wing Office Manager Sue Haug Student Commons 014 Tim Ryan Administrative Assistant Shannon Camper Admin. Wing Veterans’ Representatives Assistant to the President Lori Abendschein Admin. Wing Veterans Admissions Counselor Eric Jenkins Admissions Center, first floor Interim VA Certifying Official Julie Kelly Admissions Center, second floor Registrar’s Office Registrar Chet Koulik Admissions Center, second floor Associate Registrar Julie Kelly Admissions Center, second floor Ken Turow Student Commons 221 Navigating the Campus Navigating the Campus Director TITLE Residence Life Associate Dean 8 Director—Residential Campus Life James Manley Student Commons 221 Residence Director Christine Albain Angell Hall 9 CAMPUS SERVICES AND FACILITIES STUDENT COMPUTER CENTERS/SUPPORT OPERATING HOURS (Hours are subject to change.) BPS BETTY AXLEROAD COMPUTER LANGUAGE LAB (card–swipe access only) Open for bachelor’s student use when classes are not being conducted in the lab. Roth Hall (S-211) Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–11 p.m. Sunday, noon–11 p.m. BPS COMPUTER CLASSROOM ­­ (card–swipe access only) Open for bachelor’s student use when classes are not being conducted in the lab. Roth Hall (W-205) Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–11 p.m. Sunday, noon–11 p.m. CONRAD N. HILTON LIBRARY Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, noon–11 p.m. COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. CRAIG CLAIBORNE BOOKSTORE Monday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. THE EGG Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.–11 p.m. NURSE Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–8:45 p.m. (Roth Hall) 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (Student Commons), TBA for extended hours PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Monday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. NURSE ASSISTANCE LINE Monday–Friday, 9 p.m.–7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday—24 hours Days with no classes, including some holidays (Check with Student Health Services to make sure you know the schedule.) LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS 10 TUTORING CENTER Hilton Library, fourth floor Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. –5 p.m. Sunday, noon–9 p.m. MAIL ROOM Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Closed on holiday weekends) RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–1 a.m. SAFETY OFFICE OPEN 24 HOURS ST. ANDREW’S (card–swipe access only) Open for student use when classes are not being conducted in the lab. Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, noon–11 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. IT STUDENT HELP DESK Roth Hall (E-453) Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 2–5 p.m. Students are helped during support hours on a first-come/first-served basis. STUDENT RECREATION CENTER Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–midnight Friday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.—11 p.m. POOL HOURS Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–7 p.m. Saturday, noon–7 p.m. Sunday, noon–7 p.m. Navigating the Campus Navigating the Campus HEALTH SERVICES HILTON 11 FOR...CONTACT... FOR...CONTACT... Loans (small/short-term) Student Affairs Office, Student Commons 236; Student Financial and Registration Services, Admissions Center, second floor Academic assistance Your instructor, the associate deans of education, Center for Academic Advising, Roth Hall, second floor Mail/Mail Boxes Mail Room, Roth Hall, ground floor Alcohol concerns or information Counseling offices, Student Commons 218; Health Services, Roth Hall, ground floor / Student Commons 200 Medical Care Health Services, Roth Hall, ground floor / Student Commons 200 Alumni Affairs Roth Hall, third floor, south wing (S-352) Off-campus student concerns Dean of Student Affairs Office, Student Commons 236 Career information Career Services, Roth Hall, second floor, east wing (E-255) Parking information/stickers Safety Office Building Computer labs Hilton Computer Lab, outside Danny Kaye Theatre in the Hilton Library; St. Andrew’s, first floor; Hudson, Angell, Pick/Herndon, and Rosenthal Residence Halls; Ginger Lodge; For BPS students only—Roth Hall Computer Lab, Roth Hall (W-205); Betty Axleroad Language Lab, Roth Hall (S-211) Registration for classes, makeup classes Student Financial and Registration Services, Admissions Center, second floor Residence hall room repairs Residence Life, Student Commons 221 Room changes in residence hall Your R.D. Disabled services Learning Strategies Center, Hilton Library, fourth floor Student activities information Student Commons, front desk Emergency assistance Ext. 1111 for the Safety Office Student Government, clubs, and societies Student Commons, front desk Financial assistance Student Financial and Registration Services, Admissions Center, second floor Study skills assistance Library Learning Commons, Conrad N. Hilton Library, fourth floor General assistance with problems Your R.A. or R.D.s; Student Affairs Office or counselors, Student Commons Transcripts Registrar’s Office, Admissions Center, second floor Tutoring Library Learning Commons, Conrad N. Hilton Library, fourth floor Uniforms (for students) Central Issuing, Facilities Management Building; Bookstore, Roth Hall, first floor Veterans’ information Student Financial and Registration Services, Admissions Center, second floor Withdrawal from school or from assigned classes Student Affairs Office, Student Commons 236; Health Services, Roth Hall, ground floor / Student Commons 200 Group leadersOmbudsman, Student Commons 236 12 Housing information Residence Life, Student Commons 221 ID cards Student Affairs Office, Student Commons 236 Insurance (student health) Health Services, Roth Hall, ground floor / Student Commons 200 International student information International Admissions Manager, Admissions Center, first floor; Ombudsman, Student Commons 236 Intramural sports information Student Commons, front desk IT Help Desk for computer assistance Roth Hall, fourth floor, south wing (E-453) Jobs (part-time) Student Employment Office, Roth Hall, second floor, east wing (E-261) Navigating the Campus Navigating the Campus WHOM TO CONTACT FOR ASSISTANCE IN SPECIFIC AREAS 13 OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS ASSOCIATE IN OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES (AOS) PROGRAM CURRICULA If calling from off-campus or from your cell phone, use area code 845 and 451 as the prefix before the extension for numbers starting with 1, and 905 as the prefix before the extension for numbers starting with 4. AOS in Culinary Arts Credits in parentheses; NC=Non-Credit Office Phone Numbers OFFICEEXTENSION Freshman Year, First Semester Credits Sophomore Year, First Semester Credits Culinary Fundamentals 6.0 Baking and Pastry Skill Development 3.0 Culinary Math 1.5 Garde Manger 3.0 Externship Prep Seminar I NC Cuisines and Cultures of the Americas 3.0 Externship Prep Seminar II NC Controlling Costs and Purchasing Food 1.5 Food Safety 1.5 Cuisines and Cultures of the Mediterranean 3.0 Professionalism and Life Skills 1.5 Cuisines and Cultures of Asia 3.0 Introduction to Gastronomy 1.5 Menu Development 1.5 Nutrition1.5 Introduction to Catering: Product Knowledge Hospitality and Service Management 1.5 TOTAL CREDITS Freshman Year, Second Semester 15.0 Credits TOTAL CREDITS Sophomore Year, Second Semester 1.5 19.5 Credits Introduction to Management 1.5 Wine Studies 3.0 Meat Identification, Fabrication, and Utilization 1.5 Culinary Practical Examination II NC Seafood Identification and Fabrication 1.5 Contemporary Restaurant Cooking 3.0 Modern Banquet Cookery 3.0 Contemporary Hospitality and Service Management3.0 Introduction to À La Carte Cooking 3.0 Formal Restaurant Cooking 3.0 High-Volume Production Cookery 3.0 Formal Hospitality and Service Management 3.0 Culinary Practical Examination I NC Costing Examination Externship Prep Seminar III NC TOTAL CREDITS College Writing or College Writing for ELLs TOTAL CREDITS 3.0 16.5 NC 15.0 TOTAL CREDITS FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE 69.0 Externship3.0 Degree Program Curricula 14 Admissions............................................................................................................................................................. 4101 Alumni................................................................................................................................................................... 1401 Bookstore...................................................................................................................................................... 1229/1228 Career Services............................................................................................................................................. 1275/1452 Externship............................................................................................................................................... 1275/1335 Placement............................................................................................................................................... 1275/1441 Central Issuing.............................................................................................................................................. 1481/1331 Computer Lab Resource Information..................................................................................................................... 1746 Computer Lab, Betty Axleroad Language Lab....................................................................................................... 1881 Computer Lab, Conrad N. Hilton Library................................................................................................................ 1756 Computer Lab, Roth Hall....................................................................................................................................... 1885 Computer Lab, St. Andrew’s.................................................................................................................................. 1710 Continuing Education............................................................................................................................................ 4912 Counseling & Psychological Services..................................................................................................................... 4241 Education...................................................................................................................................................... 4779/1482 The Egg.................................................................................................................................................................. 4747 Facilities Management........................................................................................................................................... 1308 Financial Aid.......................................................................................................................................................... 1612 Functions............................................................................................................................................................... 1388 Health Services...................................................................................................................................................... 1261 Hot Line to Report Harassment.............................................................................................................1-855-373-5906 Information Technology (IT) Help Desk for Computer Assistance.......................................................................... 1698 Learning Strategies Center/Library Learning Commons......................................................................................... 1298 Tutor Hotline.......................................................................................................................................................... 1298 TTY/TDDY......................................................................................................................................................... 4639 Library.................................................................................................................................................................... 1747 Video Center.................................................................................................................................................... 1255 Mail Room............................................................................................................................................................. 1244 Plaza Café.............................................................................................................................................................. 1410 Reg­istrar................................................................................................................................................................ 1347 Residence Life........................................................................................................................................................ 1260 Restaurant Operations........................................................................................................................................... 4010 Restaurant Reservations........................................................................................................................................ 1360 Safety Office.......................................................................................................................................................... 1268 Emergency.....................................................................................................................................................1111 Student Affairs.............................................................................................................................................. 1316/1324 Student Financial and Registration Services.......................................................................................................... 1500 Student Government Association.......................................................................................................................... 1414 Student Recreation Center..................................................................................................................................... 1400 Switchboard................................................................................................. dial “0” from campus phone or 452-9600 Graduation Requirements 15 ASSOCIATE IN OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES (AOS) PROGRAM CURRICULA BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (BPS) PROGRAM CURRICULA AOS in Baking and Pastry Arts Credits in parentheses; NC=Non-Credit BPS in Applied Food Studies All individual courses listed are three credits unless otherwise noted. Graduation Requirements Freshman Year, First Semester Graduation Requirements Credits Credits 6.0 Controlling Costs and Purchasing Food 1.5 Baking Ingredients and Equipment Technology 1.5 Confectionery Art and Special Occasion Cakes 3.0 Students enrolling in the Applied Food Studies major should work with their adviser to select the proper mix of courses that both meet the graduation requirements of the degree and align with their academic goals and career aspirations. The basic requirements are as follows: Culinary Math 1.5 Chocolate and Confectionery Technology Externship Prep Seminar I NC and Techniques 3.0 AOS or AAS in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts........... 69 credits Externship Prep Seminar II NC Contemporary Cakes and Desserts 3.0 Liberal Arts Requirements................................................... 24 credits Food Safety 1.5 Specialty Breads 3.0 Liberal Arts Electives. . ........................................................... 3 credits Professionalism and Life Skills 1.5 Advanced Baking Principles 3.0 Introduction to Gastronomy 1.5 Baking and Pastry Practical Examination II NC 1.5 Menu Development 1.5 Nutrition TOTAL CREDITS Freshman Year, Second Semester 15.0 Credits Hospitality and Service Management TOTAL CREDITS 1.5 Sophomore Year, Second Semester Introduction to Management 1.5 Wine Studies 3.0 Basic and Classical Cakes 3.0 Café Operations 3.0 Individual and Production Pastries 3.0 Beverages and Customer Service 3.0 Baking and Pastry Practical Examination I NC Restaurant and Production Desserts 3.0 Hearth Breads and Rolls 3.0 Restaurant Operations: Baking and Pastry 3.0 Externship Prep Seminar III NC Costing Examination NC 3.0 TOTAL CREDITS Externship3.0 TOTAL FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE..................................... 120 CREDITS 1.5 1.5 16.5 Free Electives....................................................................... 6 credits 19.5 Café Savory Foods Production TOTAL CREDITS Applied Food Studies Requirements..................................... 15 credits Applied Food Studies Electives............................................... 3 credits Introduction to Catering: Principles of Design College Writing or College Writing for ELLs Credits 15.0 TOTAL CREDITS FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE 69.0 Liberal Arts Requirements Applied Food Studies Requirements Anthropology of Food OR Psychology of Human Behavior OR Social Psychology (select one) Anthropology of Food OR Ecology of Food OR Sustainable Food Systems OR Food Policy OR History of Food (select three) College Algebra OR Introduction to Statistics OR Science Fundamentals OR Survey of Mathematics (select one) Applied Food Studies Project in Applied Food Studies Foreign Language—Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish (two in the same language, in sequence) History and Cultures of Asia OR Europe OR the Americas (select two) Literature and Composition Principles of Macroeconomics OR Principles of Microeconomics (select one) Degree Program Curricula Degree Program Curricula Sophomore Year, First Semester Baking and Pastry Techniques Please note: •The foreign language requirement must be fulfilled by the end of the junior year. •Not all electives will be offered each semester. For the most current list of elective offerings, students should check CIA Main Menu (the student web portal). •The Global Cuisines and Cultures elective travel courses take place between bachelor’s semesters in late April/early May and late July/early August. •Course prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the course descriptions. 16 17 BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (BPS) PROGRAM CURRICULA BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (BPS) PROGRAM CURRICULA BPS in Culinary Science All individual courses listed are three credits unless otherwise noted. Graduation Requirements BPS in Culinary Arts Management or BPS in Baking and Pastry Arts Management All individual courses listed are three credits unless otherwise noted. Graduation Requirements Students enrolling in the Culinary Science major should work with their adviser to select the proper mix of courses that both meet the graduation requirements of the degree and align with their academic goals and career aspirations. The basic requirements are as follows: Students enrolling in either of the Management majors should work with their adviser to select the proper mix of courses that both meet the graduation requirements of the degree and align with their academic goals and career aspirations. The basic requirements are as follows: AOS or AAS in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts............ 69 credits AOS or AAS in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts............ 69 credits Liberal Arts Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................... 30 credits Liberal Arts Requirements.................................................... 24 credits Culinary Science Requirements.. . . . . . . . . . ................................... 33 credits Liberal Arts Electives. . ........................................................... 3 credits Business Management Requirements.. ................................... 15 credits TOTAL FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE.. . . . . . .............................. 132 CREDITS Business Management Electives............................................. 9 credits Advanced Concepts Requirements.. ........................................ 3 credits Liberal Arts Requirements Culinary Science Requirements Anthropology of Food OR Psychology of Human Behavior OR Social Psychology (select one) Advanced Concepts in Precision Temperature Cooking College Algebra Culinary Research and Development Foreign Language—Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish (two in the same language, in sequence) Culinary Science: Principles and Applications Liberal Arts Requirements Business Management Requirements Dynamics of Heat Transfer and Physical Properties of Food Anthropology of Food OR Psychology of Human Behavior OR Social Psychology (select one) Finance OR Managerial Accounting (select one) Flavor Science and Perception College Algebra OR Introduction to Statistics OR Science Fundamentals OR Survey of Mathematics (select one) History and Cultures of Asia OR Europe OR the Americas (select two) Introduction to Statistics Literature and Composition Principles of Macroeconomics OR Principles of Microeconomics (select one) Microbial Ecology of Food Systems Modern and Industrial Cooking Tools, Techniques, and Ingredients Degree Program Curricula Senior Thesis: Culinary Science Research Projects •The foreign language requirement must be fulfilled by the end of the junior year. •Not all electives will be offered each semester. For the most current list of elective offerings, students should check CIA Main Menu (the student web portal). •The Global Cuisines and Cultures elective travel courses take place between bachelor’s semesters in late April/early May and late July/early August. •Course prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the course descriptions. Foreign Language—Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish (two in the same language, in sequence) History and Cultures of Asia OR Europe OR the Americas (select two) Literature and Composition Financial Accounting Foodservice Management Human Resource Management Marketing and Promoting Food Advanced Concepts Requirements Advanced Cooking OR Advanced Pastry OR Advanced Principles of Service Management in Hospitality OR Menu Development and Testing (select one) Principles of Macroeconomics OR Principles of Microeconomics (select one) Degree Program Curricula Research Methods: Scientific Evaluation of Traditional Cooking Techniques Please note: 18 TOTAL FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE..................................... 132 CREDITS Culinary Chemistry Ingredient Functionality: Texture Development, Stability, and Flavor Release Science Fundamentals Free Electives....................................................................... 9 credits Please note: •The foreign language requirement must be fulfilled by the end of the junior year. •Not all electives will be offered each semester. For the most current list of elective offerings, students should check CIA Main Menu (the student web portal). •The Global Cuisines and Cultures elective travel courses take place between bachelor’s semesters in late April/early May and late July/early August. •Course prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the course descriptions. 19 BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (BPS) PROGRAM CURRICULA BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (BPS) PROGRAM CURRICULA BPS in Management with Advanced Concepts in Baking and Pastry Concentration New York Campus (with one semester at the California campus) All individual courses listed are three credits unless otherwise noted. Graduation Requirements BPS in Management with Advanced Wine, Beverage, and Hospitality Concentration New York Campus (with one semester at the California campus) All individual courses listed are three credits unless otherwise noted. Graduation Requirements Students enrolling in the Baking and Pastry Arts Management major with the Advanced Concepts in Baking and Pastry concentration should work with their adviser to select the proper mix of courses that both meet the graduation requirements of the degree and align with their academic goals and career aspirations. The basic requirements are as follows: Students enrolling in either Management major with the Advanced Wine, Beverage, and Hospitality concentration should work with their adviser to select the proper mix of courses that both meet the graduation requirements of the degree and align with their academic goals and career aspirations. The basic requirements are as follows: AOS or AAS in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts............ 69 credits AOS or AAS in Baking and Pastry Arts. . .................................. 69 credits Liberal Arts Requirements.................................................... 24 credits Liberal Arts Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................... 24 credits Business Management Requirements.. ................................... 15 credits Liberal Arts Electives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................... 3 credits Business Management Electives............................................. 9 credits Business Management Requirements.. ................................... 15 credits Concentration Requirements................................................ 15 credits Business Management Electives. . . . . . . . ..................................... 6 credits Concentration Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................... 15 credits TOTAL FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE..................................... 132 CREDITS TOTAL FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE.. . . . . . .............................. 132 CREDITS Liberal Arts Requirements Business Management Requirements Anthropology of Food OR Psychology of Human Behavior OR Social Psychology (select one) Finance OR Managerial Accounting (select one) College Algebra OR Introduction to Statistics OR Science Fundamentals OR Survey of Mathematics (select one) Foodservice Management Human Resource Management Marketing and Promoting Food Foodservice Management Anthropology of Food OR Psychology of Human Behavior OR Social Psychology (select one) Human Resource Management College Algebra OR Introduction to Statistics OR Science Fundamentals OR Survey of Mathematics (select one) Foreign Language—Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish (two in the same language, in sequence) Marketing and Promoting Food Concentration Requirements Advanced Principles of Service Management in Hospitality Advanced Wine Studies Concentration Requirements History and Cultures of Asia OR Europe OR the Americas (select two) La Sommelierie—Developing and Delivering a Professional Beverage Program Advanced Pastry Literature and Composition Literature and Composition Business Planning A Sense of Place: Critical Perspectives on the California Wine Industry Principles of Macroeconomics OR Principles of Microeconomics (select one) Creative Artisanal Chocolates Principles of Macroeconomics OR Principles of Microeconomics (select one) Spirits and Principles of Mixology Modern Entremets, Pastries, and Petit Fours Business Management Requirements Required Prerequisite Pastry Concepts and Design Finance OR Managerial Accounting (select one) Beverage Operations Management History and Cultures of Asia OR Europe OR the Americas (select two) Please note: Financial Accounting •The foreign language requirement must be fulfilled by the end of the junior year. Please note: •Not all electives will be offered each semester. For the most current list of elective offerings, students should check CIA Main Menu (the student web portal). •The foreign language requirement must be fulfilled by the end of the junior year. •The Global Cuisines and Cultures elective travel courses take place between bachelor’s semesters in late April/early May and late July/early August. •Course prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the course descriptions. Degree Program Curricula Degree Program Curricula Foreign Language—Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish (two in the same language, in sequence) Financial Accounting Liberal Arts Requirements •Not all electives will be offered each semester. For the most current list of elective offerings, students should check CIA Main Menu (the student web portal). •The Global Cuisines and Cultures elective travel courses take place between bachelor’s semesters in late April/early May and late July/early August. •Course prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the course descriptions. 20 21 BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (BPS) PROGRAM CURRICULA BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (BPS) PROGRAM CURRICULA BPS in Management with American Food Studies: Farm-to-Table Cooking Concentration New York Campus (with one semester at the California campus) All individual courses listed are three credits unless otherwise noted. Graduation Requirements BPS in Management with Intrapreneurship: Driving Innovation from Within an Organization Concentration New York Campus (all semesters in New York) All individual courses listed are three credits unless otherwise noted. Graduation Requirements Students enrolling in either Management major with the American Food Studies: Farm-to-Table Cooking concentration should work with their adviser to select the proper mix of courses that both meet the graduation requirements of the degree and align with their academic goals and career aspirations. The basic requirements are as follows: Students enrolling in either Management major with the Intrapreneurship concentration should work with their adviser to select the proper mix of courses that both meet the graduation requirements of the degree and align with their academic goals and career aspirations. The basic requirements are as follows: AOS or AAS in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts............ 69 credits AOS or AAS in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts............ 69 credits Liberal Arts Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................... 24 credits Liberal Arts Requirements.................................................... 24 credits Liberal Arts Electives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................... 3 credits Liberal Arts Electives. . ........................................................... 3 credits Business Management Requirements.. ................................... 15 credits Business Management Requirements.. ................................... 15 credits Business Management Electives. . . . . . . . ..................................... 6 credits Business Management Electives............................................. 3 credits Concentration Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................... 15 credits Concentration Requirements................................................ 15 credits Free Electives....................................................................... 3 credits TOTAL FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE.. . . . . ............................... 132 CREDITS TOTAL FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE..................................... 132 CREDITS Liberal Arts Requirements Business Management Requirements Anthropology of Food OR Psychology of Human Behavior OR Social Psychology Finance OR Managerial Accounting (select one) Liberal Arts Requirements Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Anthropology of Food OR Psychology of Human Behavior OR Social Psychology (select one) Human Resource Management College Algebra OR Introduction to Statistics OR Science Fundamentals OR Survey of Mathematics (select one) Marketing and Promoting Food Foreign Language—Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish (two in the same language, in sequence) Intraventure Critique, Analysis, and Evaluation Advanced Cooking History and Cultures of Asia OR Europe OR the Americas (select two) Intraventure Planning Literature and Composition Farm-to-Table Restaurant Operations (6 credits) Literature and Composition Introduction to Corporate Ventures Principles of Macroeconomics OR Principles of Microeconomics (select one) Farm to Fork: Practices of a Sustainable Table Principles of Macroeconomics OR Principles of Microeconomics (select one) Menu Development and Testing Please note: Business Management Requirements Managerial Accounting •The foreign language requirement must be fulfilled by the end of the junior year. Corporate Finance College Algebra OR Introduction to Statistics OR Science Fundamentals OR Survey of Mathematics (select one) Mathematics History and Cultures of Asia OR Europe OR the Americas (select two) Human Resource Management Marketing and Promoting Food Concentration Requirements Business Planning •Not all electives will be offered each semester. For the most current list of elective offerings, students should check CIA Main Menu (the student web portal). •The Global Cuisines and Cultures elective travel courses take place between bachelor’s semesters in late April/early May and late July/early August. •Course prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the course descriptions. Intraventure Operations Concentration Requirements Intraventure Operations Technology Degree Program Curricula Degree Program Curricula Foreign Language—Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish (two in the same language, in sequence) Foodservice Management Required Prerequisite Please note: •Menu Development and Testing only offered to students enrolled in Intrapreneurship concentration •The foreign language requirement must be fulfilled by the end of the junior year. •Not all electives will be offered each semester. For the most current list of elective offerings, students should check CIA Main Menu (the student web portal). •The Global Cuisines and Cultures elective travel courses take place between bachelor’s semesters in late April/early May and late July/early August. 22 •Course prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the course descriptions. 23 BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (BPS) PROGRAM CURRICULA BPS in Management with Latin Cuisines Concentration New York Campus (with one semester at the Texas campus) Offered only in the January and May semesters All individual courses listed are three credits unless otherwise noted. Graduation Requirements Students enrolling in either Management major with the Latin Cuisine Studies: New World Flavors, Ingredients, and Techniques concentration should work with their adviser to select the proper mix of courses that both meet the graduation requirements of the degree and align with their academic goals and career aspirations. The basic requirements are as follows: AOS or AAS in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts............ 69 credits Liberal Arts Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................... 24 credits Campus Life For the next two to four years, The Culinary Institute of America is the focal point of your life. The campus you’ll call home has a rich history of education excellence, world-class facilities, and boundless opportunities for its students. We offer clubs and activities designed to make your stay with us as fulfilling and enjoyable as possible, and encourage you to positively contribute to extracurricular life on campus. Read through this section to first learn more about our campus history, then explore the wide variety of activities available to you in the CIA community. Business Management Requirements.. ................................... 15 credits Business Management Electives. . . . . . . . ..................................... 9 credits MISSION STATEMENT Concentration Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . .................................... 15 credits The Culinary Institute of America is a private, not-for-profit college dedicated to providing the world’s best professional culinary education. Excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity are the core values that guide our efforts. We teach our students the general knowledge and specific skills necessary to live successful lives and to grow into positions of influence and leadership in their chosen profession. Degree Program Curricula TOTAL FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE.. . . . . . .............................. 132 CREDITS Liberal Arts Requirements Financial Accounting Anthropology of Food OR Psychology of Human Behavior OR Social Psychology (select one) Foodservice Management College Algebra OR Introduction to Statistics OR Science Fundamentals OR Survey of Mathematics (select one) Marketing and Promoting Food Foreign Language—Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish (two in the same language, in sequence) Advanced Cooking History and Cultures of Asia OR Europe OR the Americas (select two) Human Resource Management Concentration Requirements Ancient Foods in a Modern World: Latin American Crops in the Global Arena Literature and Composition Latin Cuisines: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Principles of Macroeconomics OR Principles of Microeconomics (select one) Latin Cuisines: South America Senior Thesis: Latin Cuisines Business Management Requirements Please note: •The foreign language requirement must be fulfilled by the end of the junior year. •Not all electives will be offered each semester. For the most current list of elective offerings, students should check CIA Main Menu (the student web portal). •The Global Cuisines and Cultures elective travel courses take place between bachelor’s semesters in late April/ early May and late July/early August. •Course prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the course descriptions. 24 In the mid-1940s, faced with a shortage of back-ofthe-house (kitchen) professionals, members of the New Haven Restaurant Association in Connecticut had the idea of creating a school to train World War II veterans in the culinary arts. In 1945, they approached attorney Frances Roth with their idea and asked her to be the school’s administrative director. Mrs. Roth had never worked in a restaurant, but she became determined to establish a school that would become “the culinary center of the nation.” With financial, social, and political support from Katharine Angell—who was married to Yale University President Emeritus James Rowland Angell and who would later become chair of the board of the cooking school—Mrs. Roth set about achieving her vision. Campus Life Finance OR Managerial Accounting (select one) HISTORY On May 22, 1946, the New Haven Restaurant Institute opened its doors in downtown New Haven, CT as the first and only school of its kind in the United States. The Institute enrolled 16 students in its first class and employed a faculty consisting of a chef, a baker, and a dietitian. As the foodservice industry grew, so did enrollment, necessitating a move in 1947 to larger quarters: a 40-room mansion adjacent to Yale University. The school’s name was changed to the Restaurant Institute of Connecticut and, in 1951, it became known as The Culinary Institute of America, reflecting its national scope and the diversity of its students. The college expanded its educational program to two years and introduced continuing education courses for industry professionals. By the time of Mrs. Roth’s retirement in 1965, the CIA had increased its enrollment to 400 students and operated a $2 million facility. Double-class sessions were initiated in 1969 to accommodate a backlog of applications, and an auxiliary campus was leased, but with more than 1,000 students and facilities strained to the maximum, the CIA’s administrators launched a nationwide search for a new home. They found it in St. Andrew-onHudson, a former Jesuit novitiate in Hyde Park, NY. The new campus opened two years later, with its main building renamed Roth Hall. In 1971, the Board of Regents of the State of New York granted the CIA a charter to confer the Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in culinary arts, making it the first culinary college to be so authorized. Other CIA associate and bachelor’s degree programs followed over the years, cementing the school’s status as the world’s premier culinary college. From its humble beginnings in a single building in New Haven, CT, today the CIA continues to influence the future of food through its commitment to advancing knowledge, leading our industry, and making a difference in the lives of people all over the world. 25 COLLEGE COLORS The CIA uses green and gold for the official school colors as they are often found to be food colors. The wheat stalk in the logo is a symbol of strength, quality, and heritage. The logo for our athletic teams (the CIA Steels) is the steel and knife. STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION The Student Affairs Division is comprised of residence life, student activities/recreation/athletics, counseling & psychological services, health services, and the dean’s office. Student Affairs supports your individual growth and development and contributes to your success both in and out of the classroom. Members of the division are student advocates committed to supporting your needs, interests, and concerns, and helping you achieve your personal, professional, and educational goals. Our mission is to assist the student in becoming more self-directed by educating the whole student through the provision of quality services and programming, thus leading to the achievement of life balance, ethical conduct, and self-actualization. 26 The Student Affairs Division endorses an important wellness philosophy to CIA students. This wellness model is used on many college campuses and is the framework for a healthy lifestyle that includes physical, intellectual, emotional, social, occupational, and spiritual well-being and balance. We hope you will learn the framework of such a lifestyle and begin your wellness journey while at the CIA. We also hope these concepts will stay with you throughout your life. STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE The associate vice president—dean of student affairs, the associate dean of students, and the ombudsman are available as resources for issues, concerns, problems, or dilemmas which may arise as you progress through your college experience. As a clearinghouse, the staff is prepared to assist in solving problems directly or in making appropriate referrals. Issues affecting the quality of student life, OMBUDSMAN The ombudsman is available to listen, explain college policies, and assist you in addressing difficult concerns or situations related to academic or campus life. As a member of the Student Affairs staff, this individual advocates for students and can help you navigate the CIA’s culture and the day-to-day issues as you progress through your program. In addition, the ombudsman acts as an advisor to the group leaders. GROUP LEADERS Group leaders are among the most important pieces of the educational system at the CIA. Elected during freshman year and then once again after externship, group leaders act as “coaches of their teams.” They are the liaisons between their group mates and the faculty. They meet often with instructors, hold group meetings, administer surveys and evaluations, relay mail messages, and represent the group on campus. The benefits of leading a group are substantial. There is the value of the leadership experience, the chance to master managerial skills, and a feeling of personal satisfaction and pride from successfully steering your group through the curriculum. There is great worth in exchanging ideas, experiences, and information with the most visible student leaders at the college. This position will also help strengthen your relationship with the faculty and staff. Additionally, your worth as a culinary professional will be greatly enhanced. The leadership and managerial skills you will gain from being a group leader are exactly what prospective employers are looking for in dedicated and capable employees. Students should expect their group leader to be a motivator, facilitator, organizer, troubleshooter, and, most of all, a good communicator. ORIENTATION All students participate in a four-day orientation after their arrival. The first two days encompass individual sessions geared to help you understand the policies and procedures of the CIA as well as all the educational resources to help you become a successful student. The second two days are spent becoming familiar with your culinary kitchen or baking and pastry bakeshop and the beginnings of your curriculum. In addition, all new students are required to complete two online programs within the first two weeks of their arrival on campus. These programs concentrate on two topics: alcohol abuse education and prevention, as well as sexual assault education and prevention. Students are informed of this requirement on the first day of the orientation program. The goal is 100% compliance with this requirement and a passing grade of 70%. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Admissions Department is open between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to handle any questions or problems related to student visas. On day one of your orientation, you will attend an International Student Information Session. You must bring your passport, visa, I-20 form, and proof or confirmation of your health insurance coverage. These documents are required in order for us to register you in the SEVIS system as an enrolled full-time student. As an F-1 student, you are required to have medical insurance while in the U.S. (You may also wish to secure dental coverage.) We strongly recommend that you obtain a medical insurance plan before you leave home that will cover your health costs in this country. If you do need coverage, speak to the manager of admissions and international student services, who can provide advice on optional medical plans. If you’re an international student taking a vacation period or other leave from the United States, you’ll need to obtain the signature of the designated school official on page 3 of the existing Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) prior to leaving in order to re-enter the U.S. Advise the Admissions Department at least one week prior to your departure from the United States so the office can provide this signature. International students are responsible for themselves and their families with regard to immigration and visa laws. CIA staff will provide assistance and advisement where possible, but ultimately, you are responsible for knowing and complying with the laws of the United States, your home country, and the laws of the countries to which you travel while you are a CIA student. International students who hold an F-1 student visa and are enrolled in the bachelor’s and associate degree programs may: m Work on campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week in a non-work study approved position, subject to job availability. m Complete the required externship in the U.S. with authorization by the designated school official. Employment authorization is jobspecific. You must bring your extern agreement and the I-20 form to the Admissions Office. m Accept part-time employment off campus after nine months of full-time study with authorization from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via the application process. The time worked will be deducted from postcompletion employment. m Accept full-time employment after completion of studies with authorization from the DHS via the application process for up to 12 months. The employment authorization takes 90 days to process. You must have a Social Security card to work in the U.S. in all of the above situations. The Social Security card is for employment only. You must obtain an on-campus job before submitting an application to the Social Security Office located at Academy and Main Streets in Poughkeepsie. A complete explanation of the process will be provided from the designated school official in the Admissions Office when you stop by to register attendance in the SEVIS system. Campus Life Campus Life WELLNESS PHILOSOPHY discipline, personal safety, alcohol/drug awareness, and student interactions are examples of reasons to visit the Student Affairs Office in the Student Commons, 236. We are committed to helping you be successful, so feel free to come in and see us if you have any issue you wish to discuss. 27 International students can receive advice and assistance from representatives of the Admissions Office or the ombudsman in Student Affairs. These individuals help to promote an atmosphere of mutual understanding and cultural exchange and help students adjust to their new environment. The Admissions Office and the manager of admissions and international student services are located in the Admissions Center. The ombudsman is located in Student Commons 236. Just as when the CIA was founded to support returning World War II veterans, so are current veteran students an important part of the college community today. If you are a veteran, please use the resources available to you—as student support offices stand ready to assist you, from orientation to graduation. Whether you’re a resident or commuter, consider becoming a part of the Veterans Association and Auxiliary student organization on campus. This can help you meet fellow veterans and get involved in social activities and community events. If you are seeking information about local Veterans Affairs (VA) services for health care, visit www.hudsonvalley.va.gov. The Veterans Services Committee is a collegewide group that meets to monitor the experience of student veterans on campus, and initiates new processes to improve their experience at the CIA. You can contact us at veteranscommittee@ culinary.edu and a member of the committee will reach out to you to follow up and/or invite you to meet to discuss your situation. RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE The opportunity to live on campus adds a unique dimension to your educational life at the CIA. The Residence Life staff wants you to have a good academic experience and continue to grow as a person. Our objective is to make your stay in the residence hall a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Moving away from home and living with room- 28 RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF Each residence hall has an assigned residence director (R.D.) to assist you. There is a senior area coordinator for the lodges and townhouses. Directors are full-time staff members responsible for promoting positive community life in the halls. Each R.D. has a wide range of skills and responsibilities, including individual counseling, program development, staff advisement, and administrative duties. The directors’ offices are located at the entrance of each hall and their office hours are posted outside the office. The office of the senior area coordinator is located in Clove Lodge. Residence directors work a rotating schedule, also posted outside the office. Please check the schedule for each R.D.’s duty hours. There is an R.D. on duty for consultation each night of the week, including weekends and holidays. You should get to know your R.D.; he or she is a valuable and willing resource if you need help. Each residence hall floor is staffed by a resident assistant (R.A.), a full-time student who has been hired for his/her leadership skills and willingness to help other students. The lodges have two R.A.s per building, and the townhouses have one R.A. per building. Resident assistants’ names and duty schedules are posted at the entrance of each residence hall office. You’re encouraged to consult with your R.A. about any questions, or personal problems. He or she can provide you with information and assistance with most problems that may arise in your residence hall. Please feel free to stop by the Residence Life Office (Student Commons 221) regarding any concerns you might have about life on campus. RESIDENCE HALL LICENSE AGREEMENT On-campus housing is a privilege. When you’re a new student in any of the CIA’s full-time degree programs, you must submit a completed application and signed Residence Hall License Agreement prior to your entry date. Specific room requests cannot be guaranteed. The signed Residence Hall License Agreement constitutes a binding lease for two full semesters (30 weeks) in each of the first two years (freshman and sophomore) of the associate degree programs and for the four full semesters during the junior and senior years of the bachelor’s programs. You can terminate the agreement only under the conditions specified in the agreement. If you fail to cancel this agreement in writing 30 days in advance, cancel it while occupying a room, or fail to occupy your room, you are subject to a cancellation fee. Any student wishing to break his or her on-campus housing contract and move off campus must give a full three weeks’ advance notice to the Residence Life Office. Otherwise, the student will be charged for an additional three weeks of on-campus housing, even if he or she has vacated the room. The advance notification is required so your room can be reassigned to another student. Every effort is made to house each student who asks to live on campus. At times of high demand for on-campus housing, you may not be offered a room assignment if you are no longer following your original class schedule (e.g., completing makeup classes or tests, or returning from a leave of absence, suspension, or withdrawal). If you are not enrolled in class, you must vacate your room within 24 hours after attend- ing your last class unless granted permission to remain longer by the associate vice president and dean of student affairs. ROOM COST As a new student, you’ll be pre-billed at the rate of a double-occupancy room with a bath, regardless of your request or actual room assignment. Returning externs are billed at the rate of a double room in the lodges. If you’re assigned to a room with a rent greater or less than the double rate, you’ll receive an adjustment to your student account after arrival. Pre-billing at the double rate does not constitute a guaranteed assignment to a double room. Students beginning the junior year are pre-billed at the rate of a single room in the lodges. ROOM ASSIGNMENTS Four traditional campus residence halls, six lodges, and 20 apartment-style townhouses provide housing for more than 1,700 students on campus. There is an assortment of single- and double-occupancy accommodations available. Students with the highest class seniority generally receive priority for both room and building assignment. Students with established financial need may request assignment to a less-expensive room. However, the college reserves the right to make all assignments and re-assignments as it deems necessary and appropriate. Accommodations are available on campus for married students, provided both are students and they are legally married. New students will receive their housing assignments via their CIA-issued e-mail address, approximately four weeks ahead of their arrival. As an incoming student, you’ll have access to your room between 1 and 5 p.m. the afternoon before registration day. Room keys will be available at the residence director’s office in the residence hall to which you’re assigned. Assignments for the sophomore year and beyond are sent to your CIA e-mail address. Campus Life Campus Life VETERAN STUDENTS mates in a community residence requires you to take increased responsibility for your actions. The CIA’s residence program is designed to help make your transition to such a lifestyle a smooth one. How well you adjust depends mainly on you. Residence hall living can provide you with an unequaled experience of living and working with others and a greater understanding of human relationships. You have the responsibility to make your residence hall a worthwhile place to live. Courtesy and respect for your roommates and neighbors will help meet this objective. The Residence Life staff will help the CIA feel like home for you. Your ideas, support, and participation are greatly appreciated. Information regarding off-campus housing is available on the college’s website at www.ciachef.edu/ny-housing. REVOCATION OF HOUSING PRIVILEGES Your continued residency on campus is contingent upon maintaining successful relationships with 29 other campus residents and staff. Group living requires respect and consideration for the health, safety, and personal well-being of your fellow residents. If you fail to comply with applicable rules or regulations, follow instructions of CIA staff members, or maintain a compatible living environment with roommates, you may have your privilege to reside on campus revoked. the first six weeks on campus. Also, room change requests won’t be honored if you’re scheduled to complete your time at the CIA within six weeks. Room change approvals will be considered for the following reasons: 1.Severe roommate conflict ALTERNATE LIVING OPTION 4.Fourth-semester students who were not accommodated with their prior choice of roommate upon return from externship If an alcohol/substance-free environment is a top priority, you may elect to live in Hudson Hall. This option provides students with a living area which is designated alcohol/substance-free. If you are interested in this accommodation, please call the Residence Life Office at 845-451-1260. HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES In compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, students with documented disabilities may request special housing accommodations within the context of current housing policies. For the procedures to request housing accommodations, please contact the disability support specialist in the Hilton Library or call 845-451-1288. 30 You may at some point wish to request a room change. Priority for approval is based on seniority, mutual requests of roommates, and space availability. You must submit your room change application to the residence director by Thursday of the first week of each block. You’ll receive a written response and instructions concerning the request. If you fail to complete an approved room change, or make an unauthorized room change, you’re subject to a $100 fine and/or loss of room assignment. A common reason for requesting a room change is conflict with your current roommate or discomfort in a new environment. It takes time for you to develop roommate compatibility and familiarity with a new home. Therefore, room change requests will not be accepted during 3.Financial or medical need Direct any questions to the Residence Life Office at 845-451-1260 or via e-mail at reslife@culinary.edu. ROOM CONDITION AGREEMENT Upon assignment or reassignment to a room, you will be required to complete an inventory of the room condition and furnishings with a resident assistant (R.A.) in your residence hall. You’re responsible for the condition of your room and furnishings from the time you check in through the time you vacate the room, check out, and return your key. You’ll be required to reimburse the CIA for all damages and/or losses to the room or furnishings above normal wear and tear. The Room Condition Agreement will be used as the inventory and as the basis for comparison and charges at checkout. Malicious damage and vandalism may result in the immediate loss of campus housing. You may not make alterations to your room or furnishings; remove furniture from any room, including lounges and hallways; exchange furniture from one room for furniture in another; remove screens from windows in the residence halls or remove restrictor arms on windows where applicable, as fines will be assessed; use windows as room entrances or exits, except in the case of an emergency; tape, glue, or attach anything to a residence hall window; place anything on exterior window ledges; or place anything between the windows and the screens. Again, you’re responsible for the actions of your guests, and you may YOUR ROOMMATE Learning to live closely with a new roommate can be a rewarding and broadening experience for you and can lead to a long-lasting friendship. It can also be a difficult task. In building a healthy relationship with your roommate, good communication is essential. Open and honest discussion and active listening will help resolve those little conflicts that invariably occur. Respect for your roommate’s personal property, privacy, and study/ sleep needs will also help foster a successful relationship. Remember, you are a roommate, too. In exceptionally difficult situations, an R.A. or R.D. can act as a mediator. ROOM FURNISHINGS Each room is equipped with a desk, bookcase, desk lamp, wastebasket, desk chair, chest of drawers, wardrobe or closet, bed frame, and mattress (34 inches by 80 inches) for each resident. Most residence hall rooms measure approximately 12 feet by 20 feet although rooms in the lodges and townhouses are of varying dimensions. You’re expected to provide bed linens, blankets, pillows, towels, personal toiletries, soaps, and cleaning supplies. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning. Bumper stickers, permanent fixtures, or posters are not allowed on residence hall doors facing the hallway. Please refer to Fire/Safety Rules and Regulations on pages 34–36 regarding items that may or may not be permitted in your room. RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITY Responsibility for Personal Property: The CIA doesn’t assume any legal obligation to pay for the on-campus loss of, or damage to, personal property belonging to you or your guests. You’re encouraged to carry insurance to cover such losses. You should take steps to secure your property, including but not limited to: locking your door, promptly retrieving your laundry, labeling items stored in a refrigerator, registering your bicycle with the Residence Life Office, and reporting dam- age or thefts to Campus Safety. Responsibility for Communal Property: You’re expected to help ensure that communal property (hallways, baths, stairwells, elevators, lounges, study rooms, utility rooms, lobbies, kitchens, laundry rooms) is not abused. In areas where the CIA determines a majority of the residents are tolerating undue abuse of college property and those responsible cannot be identified, all residents of that area will be held responsible for the resulting repair costs and/or fines. Personal Use Agreement: You must agree that you’ll use the room assigned to you, and won’t transfer or assign the room to another person. The space may not be sublet. Further, you must agree that your room will be used for personal living, sleeping, and studying and that no commercial operations will be conducted there. CHECKOUT PROCEDURE You’re required to check out of your room in person with the residence director or his/her designate. Checkout procedures include scheduling an appointment in advance for inspection of the room, returning all residence hall keys (room key, suite key, locker key), and signing the Room Condition Agreement accepting responsibility for any damages and/or charges. If you fail to schedule a checkout appointment and/or complete the on-site checkout, you’re subject to fines starting at $50 for improper checkout procedure, and you will lose your privilege to contest any additional charges applied for damaged or lost items, failure to properly clean your room, and/or garbage or personal items not removed. You’re expected to check out by 9 a.m. for winter and summer breaks and by 10 a.m. on the day after you graduate, complete your last class before externship or vacation periods, or stop attending assigned classes. Campus Life Campus Life ROOM CHANGES 2.Class schedule conflict share responsibility with your roommate for damages. SERVICES AND FACILITIES Each residence hall has a lounge equipped with a large-screen television, lounge furniture, and tables and chairs for games, studying, or small group meetings. Please treat these common areas—and 31 Campus Life TELEPHONES AND TELEVISION SERVICES Campus Safety, the Student Affairs Office, and the Residence Life Office handle emergency calls for students; however, they’re not equipped to handle non-emergency calls, or to take messages for students. There is a blue calling-card phone for longdistance calls located in each residence hall. Cable TV service is provided in each room. You may want to buy cables and/or splitters as there is only one jack per room. You’ll need to bring a cable-ready television to take advantage of this service. VACATIONS Twice a year, during the summer and winter breaks, the residence halls will be closed and you’ll be expected to vacate your room. The halls will be locked and secured, and you won’t be allowed to remain in, or return to, your room until the official reopening time. Notices will be posted in advance to let you know the dates and times. Every effort will be made to protect personal property, but the CIA cannot be responsible for loss or damage. You can leave your belongings in your room during vacation time, but you’re encouraged to take home all items of value. Please do the following before you leave for vacation: 1.Close and lock windows 2.Leave heater/air conditioner on low; in summer, leave the dehumidifier on, if your room is equipped with one 3.Unplug electrical appliances and defrost refrigerators 4.C­lean room and remove trash 5.Turn off all lights 6.Report any leaking faucets or toilets 7.Take valuables with you 8.Lock the door 9.Follow any other instructions from Residence Life staff Once you have left for vacation, Residence Life and Campus Safety staff members will inspect your room. Failure to complete the items listed above may result in the assessment of fines beginning at $50. HOUSEKEEPING You’re expected to regularly clean your own room and the bathroom within your room, suite, or townhouse. You’re also expected to empty your own trash into the Dumpster and recycle bins located outside the building. Sanitation and healthy living conditions are important in a campus community. To aid in this task, resident assistants have cleaning supplies that you can borrow in exchange for your student ID card if you run out of your own supply. Supplies include cleanser, disinfectant, garbage bags, vacuum cleaners, and cleaning equipment. If you don’t remove trash or keep your room in satisfactory condition, you’ll be subject to disciplinary action, including fines and/ or loss of campus housing. Each residence hall has an assigned custodian. He or she is responsible for the general cleaning and appearance of the building. Your cooperation in keeping the hallways and stairwells clean and free of trash is appreciated. Facilities management staff members are available to repair any physical deficiencies in student rooms or hallways. Please don’t attempt to repair any damaged items. To request repairs, contact the Residence Life Office, Student Commons 221, from 7 a.m.­–5 p.m., Monday–Friday, at 845-4511260. For any emergency repairs needed after regular business hours, contact Campus Safety at 845-451-1268. ENTERING POLICY The CIA and its representatives have the right to enter your room at all reasonable hours for the purpose of examining the room or making repairs or alterations necessary for safety and maintenance. When it’s necessary for staff members to enter your room, they’ll knock twice and announce themselves, wait a reasonable amount of time, and proceed into the room. The door will be closed while the work is being done. Staff mem- bers are not expected to open drawers, suitcases, trunks, etc. When performing routine fire safety and sanitation inspections, staff members will open any refrigerators belonging to residents who are under 21 years of age. Refrigerators found in any room where staff are already responding to suspected violations of the campus Alcohol Policy may also be opened. When facilities management personnel perform work in your room, they will leave a note. The mechanic or housekeeper will make every effort to respond to requested maintenance before 10 p.m. After 10 p.m., no facilities management personnel will enter student rooms unless a serious emergency arises. ROOM SEARCH PROCEDURES In cases where, in the presence of unauthorized CIA property, the use or possession of illegal drugs (or of prescriptions drugs not authorized), fireworks, combustibles, firearms, or any other illegal items is suspected for any reason, the Campus Safety Department will be notified, and a search warrant may be requested by the Campus Safety Department from one of the deans in the Student Affairs Department. Room searches can be conducted without the presence of the resident(s) of the room. In such cases a student representative (Resident Assistant) will be present as a witness to observe the search. Any locked boxes or safes found that cannot be opened at the time of the search will be secured by Campus Safety until they are opened and inspected by a member of Campus Safety. COURTESY HOURS/QUIET HOURS Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours every day to provide for the study, sleep, and privacy needs of all residents. If you create excessive noise or disturbance (including excessive stereo volume), you’re subject to disciplinary action, including the loss of housing. Showing respect and consideration for neighbors is everyone’s responsibility. You shouldn’t bring large musical instruments (e.g., drums, keyboards, amplified guitars, etc.) which Campus Life 32 the rights of all others using the lounges—with respect and care.­ Each residence hall has a laundry room with washers and dryers for your use. The machines are coinless, and there is no charge to residential students to use them. Since the cost of operating the machines is built into the housing fee, students living off campus are prohibited from using the washers and dryers in the residence halls. You should not leave your laundry unattended, as the college assumes no responsibility for any personal items missing from the laundry facilities. Kitchens in Pick/Herndon, Angell, Rosenthal, and Hudson Halls are available for student use to prepare personal meals or to practice culinary arts skills. They are open from 9 a.m. to midnight seven days a week, except when special events are in progress. The kitchens are equipped with appliances and limited small equipment. You are responsible for supplying your own ingredients, utensils, and other small equipment that may be needed. You must clean up the kitchen area after you use it. You also must clearly label all personal food items that you store in the kitchen refrigerators. Unlabeled food, or food items that appear to be improperly stored or are becoming rancid, are subject to disposal without notice by Residence Life staff. Residents of lodges and townhouses have common kitchens subject to the same rules of use and cleanup. Kitchen privileges, or the privilege to visit, or reside in, college housing may be revoked if the college determines that a student has abused his or her kitchen privileges. Computer labs are located in Angell, Hudson, Pick/Herndon, and Rosenthal Halls, as well as Ginger Lodge. Students have access to library holdings at the CIA, as well as employment listings and Internet access from these areas. The college provides wireless Internet access in the residence halls. At orientation, Information Technology (IT) staff will tell you how to purchase the wireless chip, and will assist you with installation as needed. Any repairs to equipment in the computer labs need to be communicated to the residence director of that hall. 33 may disturb other residents. Playing sports or participating in loud or noisy activities in residence hall corridors, common areas, or courtyards is prohibited. The volume of car radios/stereos on campus also needs to be low so that classes and residents are not disturbed. Quiet hours have been established at night to promote an environment conducive to academic pursuits. Please respect these hours: m 11 p.m.–8 a.m., Sunday through Thursday m 1–9 a.m., Friday and Saturday Occasional overnight guests are permitted with written permission from the Residence Life Office, your residence director, or campus safety. You must be present on campus when you have guests. Visitors are expected to follow all campus regulations. You are responsible for the conduct of your guests as well as for any damages to CIA property caused by your guests. Your guest must carry an official form of identification at all times and be prepared to produce it at the request of any college official. A guest is defined as, but is not limited to, a person a student permits into a building and/ or a person involved in an activity in a student’s room. Guests must be 18 years of age or older. Guests may be 16 or 17 years of age if they are members of a student’s immediate family. Proof of relationship is required, and three days notice must be provided to your Residence Director prior to approval. You may have a registered overnight guest in your room twice per semester, each time for a maximum three-day visit. You must submit written permission from your roommate when registering guests. Overnight guests must be registered 24 hours in advance of their stay. Students’ guests who have not received advanced permission to stay overnight must vacate the room and campus by 1 a.m., Monday–Friday and by 2 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. PETS Pets are not permitted in the residence halls (including the lodges and townhouses). The only 34 LOCK YOUR DOOR TO PREVENT THEFT For your protection, you’re encouraged to keep your doors locked at all times. To prevent theft, lock your door and take your keys when leaving your room, even when going to the laundry room. Room keys are issued on registration day, and, at a later date, are to be returned to the Residence Life staff member who assists you in properly checking out of your room. All keys remain the property of the CIA. You will receive a receipt when you return your room key. It’s against the law to duplicate a CIA key. You should report a lost key immediately to Residence Life, and obtain a replacement key. If you lose your key, or do not return your key upon checkout, a $50 fee will be assessed. If you lose your room key more than once, you will be charged for a lock change. If you get locked out of your room, you can request assistance from Residence Life, your residence director, or the Safety Department. You may be assessed a $10 charge for this service. External doors are always kept locked. Only students with valid IDs and escorted guests can enter via the electronic card access system. Do not hold doors open for anyone you do not know. FIRE SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS The following rules and regulations have been established to protect students’ lives. Residence Life staff members will regularly conduct room inspections to help keep living conditions healthy and safe. In addition, an annual fire safety inspection will be conducted by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention Control. Your cooperation is appreciated and is a condition for continued residence. These regulations are subject to revision to comply with state and local law. Bicycles: You may keep a bicycle in your room as long as it doesn’t block egress or access. Bike racks are available outside residence halls. Clear Passage from Room: Items may not block or limit access to the door, window, or heating unit. A 36-inch passage must be maintained through the room. Combustible Furnishings: You’re not permitted to have upholstered furniture, curtains, futons, wooden structures, room dividers, excessive wall coverings (including posters), fabric suspended from walls or ceilings, candles, open flames, or Christmas trees in your room. Only the mattresses provided are to be used. Any request for the use of personal mattresses must be submitted to, and approved by, Residence Life. All mattresses must meet the flammability requirements of California Technical Bulletin 129. Combustible Lamp Shades: Due to their fire danger, lamps with shades made of such material as plastic, cloth, paper, wood, etc. are prohibited. Electrical Items with Heating Coils: Cooking appliances, halogen desk lamps, lava lamps, electric blankets, and portable heaters are strictly prohibited in individual student rooms. Cooking appliances are permitted in the lodges (only if stored in a locker) and in townhouse kitchens. If you possess any of these appliances, your items will be confiscated and you may receive demerits and/or a fine. The CIA reserves the right to remove unauthorized or dangerous appliances. Electrical items permitted in your room include television sets, radios, stereo equipment, fans, small coffee makers (with automatic shut-off), personal computers, desk lamps (except halogen), razors, irons (with automatic shut-off), hairdryers, hair curlers, toothbrushes, and clocks. You are permitted one microwave oven per room, provided it is no larger than .9 cubic feet and its power output is less than 1,000 watts. One 3.5-cubic foot refrigerator is permitted in each single or double room. Any appliance or item may be removed at the discretion of the Residence Life, Facilities Manage- ment, or Safety staffs. Beds cannot be placed on dressers, desks, or any other piece of furniture; alterations cannot be made to the furniture or walls; and partitions cannot be constructed. Electrical Overload: You’re not permitted to engage more than two electrical cords per outlet. Power strips may not be interconnected. In Hudson Hall, the outlet for the dehumidifier—if your room is equipped with one—may not be used for any other purpose. Extension Cords: The use of extension cords is strictly prohibited. Only UL-approved power strips, not exceeding six feet in length and with over-current protection, are permitted. Note: if the power strip has surge suppression, it must also have over-current protection. (It will have a reset button). Fire Doors: Stairwell, hallway, and room doors are fire rated for your protection and must remain closed to be effective. When closed, these doors can slow the progress of fire and smoke and allow more time for a safe evacuation. Do not block or tie open the doors, and never place articles in the doorway that would keep the door from closing completely. Halogen Lighting: Because they burn at an extremely high temperature, halogen lights are strictly prohibited. Heaters/Air Conditioners/Dehumidifiers: You’re not permitted to store any items on top of these units. Height of Storage: Material must be kept at least 18 inches below the level of the sprinkler heads throughout the room. Maximum Visitation: No more than 10 people may be present in your room (12 in a suite in the lodges and eight in a townhouse) at any time due to fire code regulations and the possibility of creating a noise problem. Campus Life Campus Life GUESTS exception is fish—students may have one fish as long as it is kept in a fish bowl (aquarium tanks are not allowed), and there is no filter or heater attached to the bowl. You will be fined $25 for violating this provision and will be required to remove the pet. Subsequent offenses may jeopardize your privilege to live on campus. In addition, no animals may be left in vehicles on campus. Plastics: Most plastic containers and milk crates are not permitted due to the possibility of toxic fumes. Only Underwriter’s Laboratories-approved plastic crates are permitted. Plastic items may be 35 subject to removal at the discretion of CIA staff. Sanitation: Excessive accumulation of bottles, boxes, trash, and debris is not permitted. You must maintain general sanitary conditions and clean and disinfect your bathroom regularly. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in all residence hall rooms and common areas. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking gazebos. This includes the use of electronic cigarettes. Wardrobes: Wardrobes in Hudson Residence Hall must remain flush against the wall at least 18 inches from the sprinkler head. Wardrobes may not protrude into the room or be used as a room divider. Water-filled Furniture: Water beds and other pieces of water-filled furniture are not permitted due to problems of water damage and weight. Electric water coolers are permitted (one per room). Rooms are periodically inspected for fire hazards by residence directors, campus environmental health and safety staff, and New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control officials. You could receive demerits and loss of housing privileges for violations. In addition, you must routinely take your trash to the Dumpsters located outside the residence halls, as allowing trash to accumulate also represents a potential fire hazard. Fire codes and CIA rules prohibit fires on campus for any reason. Barbecue functions and any open burning must be approved in advance. The danger of an open fire on campus is obvious. Your cooperation is needed to ensure a safe campus. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, SMOKE DETECTORS, AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM The fire extinguishers, located in various areas throughout the campus’s buildings and residence halls, serve a serious purpose: they save lives. If you use fire extinguishers for anything other than their intended purpose, you’ll be subject to immediate dismissal. 36 m Alarm silencing is not an automatic signal to return to the building. Wait until a fire department member, campus safety officer, or residence director tells you it is safe to re-enter. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENCE HALLS m Remember, when the alarm sounds, get out fast and stay alive! m If you see smoke or fire, and the building’s fire alarm has not gone off, pull a fire alarm box (located in the hallways and near the exits) on your way out of the building to a safe area. Call the campus emergency number (ext. 1111) to report the fire from a safe location; from a cell phone, dial 845-451-1111. Building-specific evacuation routes are available on CIA Main Menu, the student portal. m If a fire alarm goes off, evacuate the building immediately via the nearest safe exit. Close doors and windows as you leave if it is safe to do so. m Fire alarms will produce visual strobe lights and sound audible horns. m Don’t open the door if the door handle is hot. Instead stay in your room, and seal the bottom of your door with wet towels. Call for help by dialing ext. 1111 or 845-451-1111, or by signaling from your window. Do not jump. The fire department will rescue you. m If the door handle is not hot, open the door cautiously. Check the hallway for smoke or fire before leaving your room. m Take your room key with you in case the hallway becomes impassable. Stay low in smoke; crawl if necessary. m If it is safe to do so, help notify and evacuate others by yelling “fire alarm” and knocking on doors as you move towards the exit. m A quick, orderly evacuation is the priority. Remain calm and encourage others to remain calm. m Once you are outside, move to your assigned safe meeting place so you can be accounted for. Notify the residence director if you know of any STUDENT COMMONS The CIA’s Student Commons offers students state-of-the-art dining, athletic, and recreational facilities. You can muscle inside for a lay-up on one of two official-size basketball courts which are easily converted for volleyball, dodgeball, and other sports activities. Enjoy a run on our indoor (1⁄12-mile) jogging track that encircles the courts from above. Or, take in a game on either of our two racquetball courts. You’ll also find various aerobic and fitness programs such as: Spinning®, cardio firm, running club, yoga, Latin rhythm dance, kayaking classes, and much more. Swim a few laps in the six-lane pool or pump iron with the free-weights or resistance machines in the fitness room. The Student Commons also has a game room, student/faculty/staff locker rooms, Student Government Association/club meeting areas, a multi-purpose room, and a banquet kitchen. A variety of fitness and recreational programs and wellness services are scheduled throughout the year and are open to all students. Students may bring two guests (must be 18 years of age or older) with them per visit to use the recreation center area of the Student Commons. All guests must produce identification and register. Students are responsible for their guests’ behavior. THE EGG Located in the Student Commons, The Egg is an extraordinary area that serves all your dining needs, and is also a great place to hang out, relax, and have some fun. You’ll have a wide variety of dining choices at The Line, The Café, and a foodservice concept designed and operated by bachelor’s degree students. Other features include a microbrewery that will serve as a classroom and production facility for the campus, a stage for entertainment events, a live edible plant and herb wall, and a marketplace featuring a variety of fresh, seasonal foods and beverages for purchase. REC CENTER STAFF Six professional staff members oversee and supervise the sports and activities at the Student Commons with the help of a student staff. They will gladly assist you in achieving your fitness and recreational goals. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS There are currently five intercollegiate sports programs offered in soccer, basketball, tennis, crosscountry, and volleyball. The CIA competes in the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which includes coed teams from similar-sized colleges in the Northeast, from Albany (north) to Long Island (south) to Syracuse (west). If you are interested in an intercollegiate sport, contact any professional member of the Activities, Recreation, and Athletics staff. INTRAMURAL SPORTS CIA students have an array of intramural sports to choose from. Among the listings are: flag football, basketball, softball, floor hockey, volleyball, and dodge ball. Tournaments are also held throughout the year in tennis, billiards, table tennis, and racquetball. Inquire at the front desk for information on sports schedules and seasonal offerings. Campus Life Campus Life FIRE PREVENTION absences. Stay out of the roadways. Be patient, and stay quiet in case there are announcements. Be sure to keep heat and smoke detectors and sprinklers free of any encumbrances. Do not place, tie, wire, stick, or tape anything to them. If you attempt to remove or dismantle a smoke detector, a building alarm will sound and you could lose your campus housing. OUTDOOR FACILITIES Our outdoor athletic and recreational facilities include softball and soccer fields as well as two tennis courts. 37 CHOPT (CHEFS HARNESSING OUTDOOR PURSUITS TOGETHER) CHOPT is an advisory committee that works with the Student Activities Office to plan, schedule, and implement outdoor recreational activities. This advisory group gives students a leadership and decision-making role in outdoor programming for the entire student body. The students involved are passionate about planning outdoor activities that promote health, stress relief, and camaraderie to the campus community. If you’re interested in becoming involved, speak with the CIA senior coordinator of aquatics, athletics, and outdoor recreation. STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE The Student Activities Office, located in the Student Commons, offers a variety of events to enhance your leisure time. These may include performances by bands, comics, and other entertainers; bus trips to regional attractions or sporting events; cooking competitions; casino nights; and dances. We welcome your suggestions. Stop by or give us a call at 845-451-1400. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS m Gourmet Society m Guild of Tea m Korean Student Association m La Papillote (newspaper) m Mixology Club m Modernist Cuisine Society m SkillsUSA m Slow Food USA m Table Top Gaming m Veterans Association and Auxiliary To join one of these organizations, or if you are interested in forming a new club, please contact the Student Activities Office. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION The Student Government Association democratically represents the CIA student community and acts as your official voice in decisions affecting campus life. The SGA holds bi-monthly meetings on Wednesdays at 9:15 p.m. The meetings begin in open session and students are invited to share their suggestions and concerns. The Student Government Association may be reached by e-mail at SGA@cia.culinary.edu or through CIA Main Menu, the student web portal. The SGA has open elections to fill voting positions on the Executive Council. These consist of: m President m Executive Vice President m Baking & Pastry Arts AOS Representatives (2) m Bacchus Wine Society m Culinary Arts AOS Representatives (2) m Baking & Pastry Arts Society m Bachelor’s Student Representatives (2) m Black Culinarian Society Additionally, the Executive Council appoints other non-voting members to fulfill specific support roles: m Secretary m Brew Club m Catholics at the Culinary m Culinary Christian Fellowship m Culinary Voices (music) m Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society 38 m Friends of Chabad Association m Public Relations Manager m Organizational Finance Manager Please contact the SGA to find out the specific duties, qualifications, and procedures for elections/appointments. SPICE (STUDENT PROGRAMMING IGNITING CAMPUS ENTERTAINMENT) CIA students have the ability to work with the Student Activities Office to select, plan, and stage many campus activities and programs through SPICE. This group has brought comedians, hypnotists, magicians, and musical acts to campus. Members are empowered to be creative and think outside the box in selecting acts and programs that their fellow students will enjoy and will enhance the student community at the CIA. If you’re a student in good standing, you are eligible to join SPICE—just come to a meeting! SPICE meets every Thursday at 9:15 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center Conference Room. If you’re interested or have questions, speak with the CIA coordinator of student activities. CAMPUS NEWSPAPER La Papillote (French for “the paper”) is the newspaper of our campus community. The paper is owned by The Culinary Institute of America, which ultimately holds final editorial review, and is distributed free every three weeks. Its primary purposes are to inform the college community; to educate students in writing, journalism, and editorial skills; to celebrate graduation; and to provide a forum for civil discussion and expression. We invite all students to contribute material for publication. Contact the editor at lapapillote@cia.culinary.edu to discuss your content ideas. Letters to the editor may be sent directly to lapapillote@cia.culinary.edu in Microsoft Word or plain text format. They must include the student’s name and provide a current phone number. Letters may be no more than 250 words in length. All submissions are due the second Wednesday of the block. We make every effort to apply the principles of ethical journalism and ensure a publication that is accurate, responsible, and fair. The college reserves the right to not print submissions that fail to align with the paper’s objectives and standards, and to print its response to content that presents a substantial critique of college policy or actions. BULLETIN BOARDS Bulletin boards are available for student notices and are located throughout the campus. Do not fasten notices to windows, doors, moldings, woodwork, or walls. If you would like to display CIA event or club notices, you can neatly post them on 1.Any bulletin board in Roth Hall. 2.Bulletin boards in the Student Recreation Center Any “for sale/for rent” advertisements may be posted on the mailroom bulletin board. Posters can’t be larger than 14 by 18 inches and must clearly state the sponsoring organization of the event or message. Contact the Student Activities Office for additional information and policies related to advertising materials on campus and guidelines for campaigning in student elections. Campus Life Campus Life We encourage you to take advantage of a number of on-campus student clubs to pursue personal interests, meet other students, and hone professional skills. There are many benefits to being involved in student organizations. In general, such students achieve higher grades, develop better leadership and organizational skills, have more friends, and feel more connected to the college. The following clubs were active at the time of publication: m Alliance m Fitness Club 39 Campus Services During your time on the CIA campus, we strive to foster for you a productive and safe environment for learning and personal growth. This section describes the services available to help you get the most out of your educational experience. BOOKSTORE The Craig Claiborne Bookstore is located on the first floor of Roth Hall and is open to students, faculty, staff, and visitors on days when classes are in session. You’ll find a list of more than 1,000 titles, many of which are difficult to find elsewhere. The store showcases The Culinary Institute of America’s line of professional cookware and cutlery, The Masters Collection®. Additionally, you will find many familiar names in professional cooking and baking, including J. A. Henckel, Forschner, Ateco, and others. The bookstore also sells a selection of school supplies, replacement uniforms, health and beauty aids, and a wide range of gift items from sweatshirts and T-shirts to glassware and key chains. The bookstore also features gourmet foods such as fine chocolates, coffee, tea, oils, and vinegars, as well as products by graduates and local merchants. Other services offered are personalized graduation announcements, graduation rings, and elegant diploma frames. Most items in stock are available by mail and web order. The bookstore’s web site may be accessed via www. ciachef.bncollege.com. Please inquire about special-order services for books, knives, and tools. 40 It’s important to remember campus safety is everyone’s responsibility. If every person who sets foot on the CIA campus observes the policies and procedures described in this section, we’ll continue to enjoy a safe, pleasant educational environment. STATEMENT OF STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY The Culinary Institute of America provides a practical learning environment for each of its students. CIA SAFE CAMPUS PROGRAM Colleges need to be prepared and ensure timely campus communication in the event of a violent criminal incident. Here at the CIA, we have developed CIA Safe Campus, the result of a task force specifically investigating best practices for serious violent incidents across the nation. A key component of this is the CIA Emergency Notification System, established to alert the entire campus community in a timely fashion in case of emergency. A three-tiered format has been implemented: Campus Siren Alert: Consists of a siren and preprogrammed verbal message system that is broadcast on campus through outdoor speakers on the roof of Hudson Hall and at the Jesuit cemetery, and indoor speakers in the Student Commons and the Marriott Pavilion. Cable Television Emergency Alert: Once the siren alert is activated, a simultaneous message will be broadcast on all campus televisions. Mass Notification System: Through this system, designed by Everbridge, Campus Safety will send emergency messages to each registered member of the CIA community via transmission of voice mail, e-mail, and text messages according to pre-determined contact lists. Campus Safety will provide you with information to register for this notification system. In the event of a campus emergency, you will likely receive instructions to “shelter in place” for your safety. Shelter in Place is an important concept that requires you to secure yourself and others in the room you’re occupying when the alarm is sounded. Locking doors, pulling shades, and barricading entryways are all strategies for limiting access by an assailant. A training video, Shots Fired on Campus, is available on the Student Portal. We encourage you to view this important training message. Each student who lives on campus has the option to register a confidential contact name and phone number to be notified if the student is determined to be missing. The college will use the same organization—Everbridge—that is used to register for our mass notification system. When choosing your “paths” for the notification system, you will notice fields for “Missing Person Name” and “Missing Person Phone.” For more information, visit www.everbridge.com. SAFETY The Safety Department seeks to assist all students and provide a safe environment for the entire campus community. Campus safety officers are on duty 24 hours a day for your protection and make periodic checks of all buildings and grounds throughout the day. The Safety Office is located adjacent to the maintenance garage behind Roth Hall. Closed-circuit cameras are located at various locations on campus. Gatehouses are located at both campus entrances. During late evening hours, one gatehouse is staffed by Safety Department personnel. The other entrance to campus is closed to vehicular traffic. Students, guests, and visitors are required to provide appropriate ID to be admitted to the campus at night. Your cooperation is appreciated. Emergency (blue-light) direct-ring phones are located at the main entrances to the residence halls and throughout the campus. These phones can be used to report a criminal or suspicious incident, a fire, any other emergency, or to request an escort by a Safety Department officer. REPORTING A MISSING STUDENT To ensure everyone’s safety at the college, you should report a suspected missing student to the Campus Safety, Student Affairs, or Residence Life offices. The Culinary Institute of America has established a Missing Student Notification policy and will initiate the process no later than 24 hours after a student residing in on-campus housing has been determined to be missing. If you suspect that a student is missing, please immediately contact Campus Safety (ext. 1268), Student Affairs (ext. 1324), or Residence Life (ext. 1260). Please be considerate to those who care for your safety—take the time to communicate any change in your arrival and/or travel intentions to friends, roommates, and parents. More often than not, the missing person is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances or to a simple change in plans. ACCIDENTS Report any accident on campus, no matter how minor, to the Safety Department within 24 hours. Any accident involving injury to any person should be reported to the nurse, one of the deans, the Safety Department, or one of the residence hall directors. FIRE SAFETY The State of New York has proclaimed September as “College Fire Safety Month.” Each year the Residence Life and Environmental Health and Campus Services Campus Services CAMPUS SAFETY You’ll be required to participate in a variety of hands-on experiences on or off campus, consistent with training in the culinary field. As a CIA student, you assume the risks and responsibilities inherent in the educational process. Observation and application experiences may at times involve dangers and hazards to which professionals in the foodservice industry are exposed, along with the normal risks of functioning in American society. Although the CIA can assume no responsibility for any of these risks, we do attempt to provide a safe environment and to instruct you in safe practices and procedures. However, we are not immune to injury in the course of our daily lives, work, or field of study, so you should conduct yourself with due and reasonable care in all of your actions. Whether a particular educational experience is a degree requirement or a voluntary extracurricular activity, you must decide whether or not to participate and expose yourself to its possible hazards. If you choose not to participate in a required activity, however, you may fail to satisfy the course or degree requirements. You may wish to discuss the risks noted above with the faculty or staff supervisor of the activity in which you’re participating. 41 Campus Services there is no fire. Vandalism of fire detection or fire suppression equipment may render it inoperative, thus creating a serious fire safety hazard. Report fire-related crimes, including arson, vandalism to fire safety equipment, and malicious false alarms, to Campus Safety at ext. 1111 or 845-451-1111. LOST AND FOUND Turn in any items you find on campus to the Safety Department, located behind Roth Hall. If you lose an item, check with the Safety Department or your residence director to see if anyone has turned it in. PERSONAL PROPERTY AND VALUABLES The CIA does not carry insurance covering the loss of, theft of, or damage to your personal property. To help prevent losses, follow these guidelines: 1.Carry only a small amount of money with you at all times; never carry large amounts of cash 2.Open an account at a local bank. 3.Be sure your room and lockers are locked. 4.Inscribe your name on all textbooks, knives, personal equipment, and clothing—and never leave them lying about unattended. THEFT You can prevent theft by avoiding carelessness with your valuables. Report any theft immediately to the Safety Department and to your residence director in writing. Always report any damage to your personal property to your insurance agent. Such damage claims are usually covered under the provisions of parents’ homeowners comprehensive insurance policy. Unauthorized removal of food, prepared or unprepared, or alcoholic beverages from the kitchens, bakeshops, public restaurants, or designated dining areas of the CIA for personal use will be considered stealing, regardless of who’s removing it. Milk crates and CIA property such as pots, pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, chairs, etc., are not to be removed from classrooms or laboratories. If any of these items are found in your possession, you’ll be subject to disciplinary action and may lose your housing privileges. A student may take special student projects— such as showpieces and inedible products–off campus after being issued a property pass. Property passes are available through the instructors, and their signatures are recognized as appropriate authority on the passes. Property passes may not be issued for edible food products or alcohol. The property pass consists of an original sheet and two copies to be completed and distributed as follows: Original White: Campus Safety Yellow: Person issuing the pass Pink: Property holder Upon completing the property pass, a student must bring the original copy and the item to the Campus Safety Office for inspection. The college reserves the right to inspect parcels and packages leaving the campus premises. Unauthorized possession of a master key is classified as “possession of burglary tools,” a misdemeanor, and is grounds for dismissal. VEHICLE REGISTRATION Having a car on campus is a privilege, not a right; therefore, students must follow outlined policies regarding parking. To be eligible for parking, you must have valid registration and insurance for the vehicle you own or drive. The college is free from any liability arising from private vehicles parked anywhere on campus. MOTORCYCLES designated areas only: 1.Commuter parking with a valid permit 2.Residential student parking, north of the athletic fields 3.Parking spaces in front of the Student Commons, only if you are using the recreational facilities and are a commuter or faculty/staff member. Parking in those spaces at other times—even when you are attending class in the Student Commons—is prohibited. No residential parking is permitted in these areas; no parking is allowed between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m. 4.Convenience parking areas, available near each of the residence halls for quick pickup and drop-off situations of 15 minutes or less. These spaces—printed with green lines for easy identification—are for everyone’s convenience, so the time limit will be strictly enforced. Four-way hazard flashers must be used. 5.Weekend student parking lot—you may use the faculty/staff parking lot adjacent to the cemetery from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Sunday. You must remove your car by 6 p.m. Sunday; towing will begin promptly at that time. NOTE: Student parking is not permitted in the Anton Plaza parking garage at any time. This includes the handicapped spaces whether or not you have a state handicapped parking permit. Handicapped spaces are available near the Campus Safety Office. Vehicles are not allowed: m Outside painted spaces in parking lots m In areas marked by “No Parking” signs If you plan to park a motorcycle on campus, be sure to register it with the Safety Department. You’ll be issued a parking decal and will need to affix it to the motorcycle. Directions to motorcycle parking will be provided. m On the grass or other unpaved areas PARKING m To park overnight in front of or around the Student Recreation Center (parking for commuters is permitted only while using the Center) Student parking is signified by yellow parking spaces. You’re authorized to park in the following m In fire lanes or fire zones m In an unauthorized parking lot (i.e., faculty, staff, visitor) m In designated recreational areas Campus Services 42 Safety Departments organize a week of interactive activities and educational programs to heighten fire safety awareness on campus. You are encouraged to attend and participate in as many of the programs as possible. The knowledge you gain may save your life. In accordance with New York State law, all residence halls are equipped with fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors, pull boxes, fire doors, fire sprinklers, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency power, exit signs, and building floor plans. Tampering with any of these devices will result in disciplinary action and, in some cases, criminal prosecution. Your cooperation is appreciated and is a condition for continued residence. These regulations are subject to revision in order to comply with state and local law. Fire alarms are installed for the protection of all staff and students. Drills are scheduled in each hall to acquaint you with building evacuation procedures and practice your escape plan. Should an alarm sound, everyone must leave the building immediately. If you do not leave your room immediately when the fire alarm sounds, you will be subject to disciplinary action. False fire alarms can cause inconvenience and waste productive time, create hazards from unnecessary building evacuation, and create traffic hazards for responding emergency personnel. Excessive false fire alarms can cause building occupants to become complacent and noncompliant with emergency evacuation procedures. Maliciously causing a fire alarm by pulling a fire alarm box is considered among the gravest violations of CIA regulations and may result in arrest. Penalty for conviction is a $1,500 fine and/or one year in jail. If you’re found to be responsible for causing a false alarm, you may also be fined up to $1,000 by the CIA. A $250 reward will be paid to the person or persons whose information leads to the apprehension and conviction of anyone who intentionally sets a fire or causes a fire alarm to sound when 43 m To park in a handicapped or medical parking permit space without an approved permit If you commute to school, you must obtain a commuter parking decal for your vehicle. Decals are available at the Campus Safety Office, and must be affixed to the left side of the vehicle’s rear bumper. Commuter parking is located along Route 9 in the gated area just south of the north entrance to campus. Spaces for faculty/staff and visitors are signified by white spaces. Areas marked “Visitors” and “Restaurant Parking” are for the use of CIA guests only. Please do not park in these spaces. You must notify Campus Safety if you’re planning to leave your vehicle on campus for summer or winter break, or during the Food, Wine, and (Agri)culture Trip; this parking privilege is based on availability of spaces. Please do not leave your car on campus during your externship semester or during your semester off campus for the BPS concentrations. Areas of up to 75 feet around all buildings are designated as FIRE ZONES. All access roads to campus buildings are FIRE LANES. Parking at residence hall entrances is therefore illegal. Fire lanes and fire zones must be kept clear at all times to ensure maximum safety to all residents. In addition, you may not wash cars or any other vehicles on campus. PARKING PERMITS 44 TEMPORARY PARKING All vehicles parked on campus should have the authorized CIA decal properly affixed to the left rear bumper. However, vehicles being used on a HANDICAPPED/MEDICAL PARKING Students who have state-issued handicapped parking permits may park in all designated parking spaces, with the exception of the Anton Parking Garage. Students who have a temporary medical issue that requires special parking permission must provide doctor’s verification to the Health Services Office. Health Services will provide the student with authorization for a temporary medical parking permit through the Campus Safety Office. Permits are valid for up to 30 days. MOVE-IN DAY PARKING During periods of high traffic volume, especially student move-in days every three weeks, the Campus Safety Department must regulate the number of vehicles near the residence halls to keep fire lanes available. During student move-in, only new students’ vehicles are permitted to enter the residence hall areas. All residents and visitors will be directed to a parking lot. This usually occurs between the hours of noon and 6 p.m. Campus Safety will also regulate traffic and create a oneway roadway during this time, with the entrance to residence hall areas located near the Conrad N. Hilton Library and the exit located near the student lodges. DISABLED VEHICLES If your vehicle becomes disabled and is blocking a fire zone or obstructing traffic as a result, please report this immediately to the Safety Department so remedial action can be taken. If you discover your vehicle’s battery is dead, the Safety Department can assist you. They have equipment to jump-start most automobiles. They also have a tool to use in the event you lock your keys in the car. Vehicles left on campus without valid registration plates attached will be removed from campus at the owner’s expense. In the event the vehicle is sold, yet not currently registered, the last owner will be responsible for owed fines or towing expenses. VIOLATIONS AND FINES If you fail to obey the campus speed limit of 10 miles per hour, drive recklessly, park illegally, or commit some other traffic violation on campus, you will initially receive fines. Further violations will result in immobilization or towing (at your expense and risk) and loss of parking privileges and the privilege to operate a vehicle on campus. Excessive violations may result in suspension from the CIA. All parking violations are $50. The fine for on-campus moving violations, such as speeding, going the wrong way on one-way streets, and going through stop signs is $75. Moving violation tickets will be mailed to the violator. Fines are charged to your student account. If you leave your vehicle in a fire lane while loading or unloading items or passengers, one person should stay in the vehicle so it can be moved in an emergency. Students are responsible for parking and moving violations incurred by their guests. Parking and Moving Violation Process Students may not incur more than three tickets total. First three $50 or $75 fine each, depending on tickets:violation. Total of Vehicle will be immobilized four tickets: (“booted”) or towed ­$100 fee to remove boot $100+ fee for towing Student placed on parking contract by Student Affairs Office Further Immobilization or towing* violations: (see fines above) (total of Loss of privilege to park and operate a five tickets) vehicle on campus for 15 weeks * towing at your expense and risk Violating suspended parking/driving privileges may result in permanent loss of vehicle privilege and/or suspension from the CIA. All fine monies collected are deposited to the P.A.R.C. student scholarship to assist students with financial need. Appeals To appeal a parking or moving violation, you must fill out a Parking Appeal form. The forms are available at the Student Affairs Office, third floor, east wing, Roth Hall and at the Campus Safety Office. You must make your appeal within three days of receiving a ticket. The ticket must accompany the appeal. Ticket appeals are reviewed by the student solicitor general of the Judiciary Board. The student solicitor general will make a decision and will notify the student. This is the final step in the appeal process. Tickets issued for the following reasons cannot be appealed: 1.Parking permit was not properly displayed on vehicle. 2.Parking in designated fire lane. Also, fees paid for boot removal or towing cannot be appealed. WEAPONS Campus regulations and New York State law prohibit the possession of any weapons on a college campus. Students will be immediately suspended or dismissed if they are found to have a weapon anywhere on campus (i.e., in a room, vehicle, locker, or storage; among belongings; on one’s person; or anywhere other than the Campus Safety Office). Suspension/dismissal is in addition to, and irrespective of, any arrest or legal sanctions to which you may be subjected. NO excuses are acceptable. If you have a weapon, including paintball guns, for the purposes of hunting or target shooting, you must immediately surrender the weapon to Campus Safety and a receipt will be issued. At no time may any weapon be openly displayed. New York State mandates a 3½-year prison term for possession of illegal loaded firearms. PROHIBITION OF HAZING The Culinary Institute of America prohibits hazing of any type on its campus or in any CIA-sponsored program. To maintain public order and the safety of all, both within and outside the campus community, any form of hazing—direct, indirect, or Campus Services Campus Services Permits are issued by Safety Department personnel. All vehicles parked on campus should have the authorized CIA decal properly affixed to the left side of the rear bumper. If you don’t display this decal in the designated position, your vehicle may be ticketed, immobilized, or towed. You’ll be fined $50 each time your vehicle appears on campus without an official CIA parking permit properly displayed. temporary basis must be registered with the Safety Department, and a temporary permit will be issued. These permits may be obtained 24 hours a day from the Safety Department. 45 passive—is strictly prohibited. Violation of the Hazing Policy can result in severe consequences. Hazing constitutes the activities of soliciting, directing, aiding, or otherwise participating actively or passively by any student, staff, faculty, visitor, contractor, or third party in a premeditated act of power and control over others that leads to victimization. Hazing is prohibited in the course of initiation in or affiliation with any organization. Acts of hazing include, but are not limited to: m The forced consumption of alcohol or drugs, m The forced consumption of food or drink, m Degrading an individual through humiliating activities, m Creating situations that cause physical harm or emotional strain, and/or m Using brutality or force. Passive participation in hazing may include: m Witnessing hazing as a group member, affiliate, or guest, and/or m Participating in or being present in person or via technology in discussions where hazing is planned. Any person or organization found in violation of the Hazing Policy will be subjected to penalties ranging from written warning, loss of privileges, restitution for damages, ejection from campus or from the organization with which affiliated, dissolution of the organization, suspension, dismissal, termination, and/or involvement of local law enforcement. The full Hazing Policy can be found on the Policies and Procedures page of CIA Main Menu at https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/student. Just “search” the policy name. 46 Hate crimes, also called bias crimes or bias-related crimes, are motivated by a person’s bias or attitude against a victim or group based upon their protected classification, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS SAFETY State education law requires all private colleges to provide an advisory committee on campus safety. The CIA’s committee is titled the Student Safety and Sexual Assault Awareness Committee and is under the supervision of the associate vice president and dean of student affairs and/or designee. The committee meets once in the fall (usually October) and once in the spring (usually April) at a minimum. The chair is currently a member of Student Affairs, the director of campus safety is a permanent member, and the committee must consist of at least six members, with one half of the membership being female. Membership must also consist of students as well as faculty/staff. A report will be written for the college president at least once each year. POND Known to students as Lake Velouté, the pond located in front of Pick/Herndon Hall is for the enjoyment of all. Fishing is limited to “catch and release,” and can only be done on the shores. No boats, rafts, or flotation devices are permitted. Swimming is not allowed. Pollution or littering of Lake Velouté is strictly prohibited. Ice skating (or walking) on ice is not permitted. Year-round (indoor) ice skating is available at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie. Call 845-454-5800 for information. RAILROAD TRACKS AND CLIFFS Due to the obvious danger they present, the cliffs along the edge of the CIA’s property are off limits from sunset to sunrise. These cliffs are owned by CSX, and if you are found in these areas you will be considered trespassing. In addition, the railroad tracks and adjacent areas below, which run along the banks of the Hudson River, are also CSX property and are off limits at all times. Please cooperate and be sure you and your visitors stay clear of these areas. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION New York State enforces strict laws to protect our environment. Properties along the Hudson River, including The Culinary Institute of America, are under special scrutiny to ensure that the fragile ecosystem of the estuary is not compromised. Fines of up to $10,000 may be imposed by the Department of Environmental Conservation for various violations (e.g., oil/grease spills, recycling infractions, etc.). It is extremely important that you obey the college’s policies and procedures relating to environmental issues to avoid possible liability in an incident. SOLICITING AND CANVASSING Soliciting or canvassing on campus by outside firms, businesses, staff, or students acting on behalf of such is strictly prohibited. You may not use bulletin boards, doors, walls, student rooms, or the internal mail system for this purpose. The CIA prohibits the advertising, marketing, or merchandising of credit cards to students on any U.S. domestic campus or at any CIAsponsored program. Banks, credit unions, and other businesses approved by the associate vice president and dean of student affairs to be present at student orientation or other campus activi- ties may not provide credit card applications to students during those events. Any exception to the prohibition outlined will be considered by the associate vice president and dean of student affairs to ensure it complies fully with applicable state and federal laws. The full Credit Card Marketing to Students Policy can be found on the Policies and Procedures page of CIA Main Menu at https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/student. Just “search” the policy name. SKATING ON CAMPUS—SKATES OR SKATEBOARDS A safe campus environment must be maintained for everyone, and all individuals using modes of transportation are expected to refrain from reckless behavior that endangers individuals and property. If you’re using campus roadways, you assume personal risk and will be held liable for your actions. The following policies apply to all types of skating: 1.Skating is prohibited during quiet hours (11 p.m.–8 a.m., Sunday–Thursday; 1–9 a.m., Friday–Saturday). 2.Skating is prohibited inside all campus buildings. 3.Skating is prohibited on campus roadways on move-in days from noon–5 p.m. 4.Skating is prohibited on Anton Plaza and Beverage Garden Plaza (formerly Heinz Plaza). 5.Skating is prohibited on sidewalks. 6.Skateboards are prohibited inside the dining areas in Roth Hall and the C.E. building. 7.Skaters are encouraged to wear protective equipment. If you violate the skating policies, you will be issued a “Notice of Infraction” citation, which may include a warning or successive fine ($25, $50, $75). The privilege of using skateboards or skates may be revoked for repeated offenses. You may appeal a “Notice of Infraction” through the Student Affairs Office, and payment of fines is made to Student Financial and Registration Campus Services Campus Services HATE/BIAS CRIMES marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. The victim, and indeed, the entire college community, is adversely affected by such behavior, which may include bias-related physical or verbal misconduct, use of racial or sexual slurs, threats, intimidation, harassment, and hazing. State and federal laws sanction individuals convicted of a hate crime with penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment depending on the nature of the crime, use of violence, or previous convictions. A student who commits a hate crime is also subject to campus disciplinary procedures with sanctions including, but not limited to, demerits, fines, suspension, or dismissal. Procedures for the investigation, adjudication, and reporting of hate crimes are contained within the CIA’s Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination Policy, which can be found on the CIA’s website and in this Student Handbook on page 100. 47 Services. All fines collected go toward CIA student scholarships. WOODED PROPERTY The CIA’s wooded property located north of and adjacent to the main campus is open only during daylight hours. All CIA policies are in effect in this area, including but not limited to: no open campfires, no alcohol consumption, no illegal substances, no littering, no hunting, and no offroad motorized vehicles. No person shall injure, destroy, deface, remove, fill in, tamper with, or cut any tree or other plant life. CIA SAFETY REPORT A Commitment to Your Safety: CIA Campus Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements, crime statistics, and fire statistics for the college. The policy statements address the CIA’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, such as policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses. Statistics—broken out by campus—are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildings and property owned or controlled by the CIA, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to campus. This report is available online on the following pages of the CIA website: www.ciachef.edu/safety-and-security www.ciachef.edu/consumer-information You may also request a hard copy of the report from: m William Carey, director—campus safety 48 The Office of Career Services (OCS), located in Roth Hall, room E-255, supports our students and graduates with their career management needs. Career management is the ongoing, active dedication to moving your career forward. Securing a job begins long before looking at postings and sending applications. The OCS team is here to ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWING Employers recruit on the CIA campus during career fairs and throughout the year for both externship and full-time job opportunities. Watch for announcements so you can identify employers of interest to you. Interview sign-ups may be done in person in the Career Services Office. To properly prepare for the interview, be sure to research information about the employer and available opportunities. When you sign up for an interview, you are making a commitment the CIA considers extremely important. You need to provide at least 48 hours notice to cancel an interview appointment, barring extenuating circumstances. If you don’t appear for a scheduled interview without giving proper notification to Career Services, it’s considered a serious lack of courtesy and professionalism. A letter will be forwarded to the Student Affairs Office with the strong recommendation that you be assessed three demerits. A second occurrence will result in the loss of your privilege to interview with employers visiting the campus to recruit, with an additional recommendation to the Student Affairs Office that you be assessed three demerits. Failure to appear for two or more scheduled interviews during the interview day of a Career Fair will result in the loss of your on-campus interview privileges. COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS) OFFICE Personal difficulties and emotional stress can negatively affect your quality of life and ability to succeed. Our role is to help you achieve your educational goals and to address problems that may get in the way of your success. Speaking with a trained, objective professional can increase selfawareness and help you build better coping strategies and resilience. Students use the Counseling and Psychological Services Office for a variety of reasons. These include life and career transitions, adjusting to a new environment, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, family matters, low self-esteem or confidence, depression, and alcohol or drug use concerns. Confidentiality and trust are very important to the counseling process. As governed by law, the information disclosed in counseling will not be shared with anyone outside of Counseling & Psychological Services. Counseling records arenot part of your educational record. The office is staffed by licensed mental health professionals who abide by codes of ethics, and by federal and New York State laws regarding confidentiality. For currently enrolled Hyde Park students who are not on leave, there is no cost for counseling services on campus. However, there may be fees for community-based resources that are not available on campus, such as psychiatry. Individual personal counseling is focused on the particular needs of the student. You and your therapist will discuss your concerns and come up with a plan to address them. We offer what is described as “talk therapy.” This includes solution-focused counseling, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. Some concerns require a comprehensive treatment approach, which means that talk therapy will be only one part of your care. We can assist you with referrals to area psychiatrists, nutritionists, or other specialists as needed. For instance, eating disorders should be addressed with therapy, medical monitoring, and nutrition counseling. We will work with your other provider(s) as part of your treatment/support team. Alcohol and other drug use concerns can be assessed in confidence by CAPS. We can help you plan a broad approach to dealing with substance misuse and related personal matters. As needed, we work in collaboration with community-based treatment and self-help resources. Please note that we do not provide court-ordered counseling but can refer you to appropriate providers. When you are concerned about a friend, you may request a consultation with a counselor. We will discuss your concerns and provide suggestions for managing the situation and referring your friend for appropriate assistance. Confidential support for sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, or harassment is provided by CAPS. As needed, we provide services for students who may have experienced sexual assault, other violent crimes, or harassment. Please note that we are not involved in the investigation or grievance process, and we do not report information to campus officials. As such, we provide a place for students to discuss their concerns without having to file a formal complaint. We can help you understand the resources available to you, explore your options for reporting incidents, and provide emotional support for you. As needed, psychotherapy can help address the emotional aftermath of these crimes. Educational programs for wellness-related topics are offered by our staff counselors. If you are interested in arranging a workshop for your student organization, contact us. Also, we offer confidential screening programs for depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Campus Services Campus Services CAREER SERVICES assist you with creating career goals and specific plans to achieve them; with building your professional network; with creating résumés, cover letters, portfolios, profiles, blogs, and any number of other means of advertising your skills and value to potential employers; and with finding and creating opportunities to move your career forward. We often say that we “teach people how to fish,” meaning we provide the tools and training to empower our students and grads to manage their own careers. In fact, you have lifelong career services. You will be introduced to OCS during your new student orientation. Each incoming cohort is assigned a career services advisor. Through Externship Prep sessions and one-on-one advising sessions, you will be prepared to seek out and secure your externship location. The advisor will remain in contact with you during your externship experience, and will work with you postexternship to assist with career planning as you prepare to graduate. 49 Crisis intervention, outside of our regular office hours, can be requested through Campus Safety by calling 845-451-1268. You may also contact the Dutchess County Helpline, seven days per week, day or night, at 845-485-9700. To contact us for an appointment, call 845-9054241. Therapists typically work by appointment in order to set aside time to address your concerns. For urgent mental health concerns, a same-day consultation can be requested. If you need to reschedule the time or decide not to attend, please contact us as far in advance as possible so another student may have access to an appointment. Students who miss multiple appointments without advance notice may be denied CAPS services and referred off campus instead. Our offices are open from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and we are located in Student Commons 218. Please note that our offices are closed during the winter and summer break periods. FINANCIAL AID Financing your education is a primary concern during your CIA career. The following information will help you understand the eligibility requirements and where to find more information. 50 Students must reapply for financial aid each school year by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The CIA’s federal code is 007304. Students selected for verification will be asked to provide additional information to the Student Financial and Registration Services (SFRS) Office such as official IRS transcripts of the federal tax returns. Incoming students will automatically be considered for CIA merit-based aid through the admissions process. The CIA has a FAFSA priority deadline of April 15. Students who file by this date will be processed first and given priority for institutional and federal campus-based funds. Students also STUDENT ELIGIBLITY RESPONSIBILITY To be eligible for federal or state financial aid, you must not owe repayment on a federal or state grant, or be in default on any guaranteed/federally insured student loan. Also, you must be making satisfactory progress in the academic program (see “Satisfactory Academic Progress” in the Financial Aid section of the CIA Academic Catalog ). Aid Suspension Due to Drug Conviction The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, suspends aid eligibility for students who have been convicted under federal or state law of the sale or possession of drugs, if the offense occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal student aid. If you have a conviction for this offense, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 or go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and click “Before Beginning a FAFSA” in the left column, and submit the Student Aid Eligibility Worksheet to find out how this law applies to you. If you have lost your federal student aid eligibility because of drug conviction, you can regain eligibility if you successfully complete a qualified drug rehabilitation program or pass two unannounced drug tests administered by such a program. You may also regain your eligibility if your conviction is reversed, set aside, or removed from your record so that fewer than two convictions for sale, or three convictions for possession, remain on your record. FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS For more information about federal, state, and CIA aid, including award descriptions, please refer to the Financial Aid section of the CIA Academic Catalog. GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS Throughout the year, many organizations generously offer scholarship assistance to students enrolled at the CIA. More than $2 million was awarded in donated scholarship funds last year. Criteria and application procedures vary, and are listed on the $HEF site at ciachef.academicworks.com. CIA students are encouraged to check this site often to learn of possible new scholarship opportunities that become available throughout the year. HOW NEED IS DETERMINED When you file your FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education determines your expected family contribution (EFC). Need is calculated by subtracting your EFC from the cost of attendance (COA). COST OF ATTENDANCE In addition to the fixed direct cost listed in the Tuition and Fees section, the CIA is required to estimate a cost of attendance (COA) that includes indirect cost such as personal expenses and transportation. While COA is one of the more confusing aspects of the financial aid process, it gives students and their families an idea of what costs might be incurred beyond tuition and fees so they can plan accordingly. It is important to differentiate between direct and indirect costs, as indirect costs are simply estimates used by the Student Financial and Registration Services (SRFS) Office during the awarding process to determine a student’s financial need, while direct costs are actual amounts that will be charged to the student’s account. Keep in mind that SFRS can only award an amount of aid equal to or less than your associated cost of attendance budget. If you have questions regarding your budget, would like consultation in planning your budget, or would like a copy of the cost of attendance, please contact SFRS. EMERGENCY LOAN PROGRAM In an emergency, you may borrow up to $150 in an interest-free loan from The Culinary Institute’s Emergency Loan Program. Inquiries should be made to SFRS. Loan Repayment All loans taken out to finance your education must be paid in full and in a timely manner. Failure to repay loan(s) will affect your credit rating as well as jeopardize loan programs for all students. Upon graduation, student borrowers will be given information on loan repayment. HEALTH SERVICES OFFICE The Health Services Office is a great resource to turn to for care, health education, and support when you’re not feeling well. The services of registered nurses and a physician assistant, under the direction of a medical director, are available to you. The cost of off-campus doctor visits, prescriptions, and vaccines will be your responsibility. Campus Safety should be notified of all emergencies. All emergency room visits must be reported to the Health Services Office. There is a $15 fee for the physician assistant’s consultation, along with any prescription medication costs, which are charged to your student account. If you have insurance that covers prescriptions, please present your card to Health Services staff at the time of your visit. You should be aware that some out-of-state prescriptions may not be filled in New York State. The New York State Department of Health and the CIA require documentation of screening for tuberculosis (TB) and documentation of having received two MMR vaccinations. If these requirements are not met, you will need to be screened for TB and/or re-immunized for MMR. If the MMR vaccine is administered at the CIA, $65 will be charged to your student account. The CIA requires vaccination against hepatitis A given in two injections six months apart. If this vaccine is administered by the CIA, $65 per shot will be charged to your account. Vaccination against Campus Services Campus Services CONTINUED AID ELIGIBILITY need to make satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the registrar, in order for aid to continue. If make-up course work is required before starting a new semester, financial aid will not be awarded for the new semester until the course work has been completed and the registrar determines the student’s eligibility to start the new semester. There is no federal, state, or CIA aid offered for the costs of making up courses. 51 hepatitis B and meningitis is recommended but not required. The hepatitis B vaccine is given in three injections over six months. If this vaccination is administered by the CIA, $65 per shot will be charged to your account. The Menactra vaccine to protect against meningitis is available in one injection for a $115 fee, charged to your student account. In addition, if you have an illness that the medical director, physician assistant, or Department of Health feels would endanger other students, it may be mandatory that you leave campus. MEDICAL CONTRACT If you arrive on day one with missing or incomplete medical information, please be reminded that you signed a contract stating that all medical forms, immunizations, and lab tests must be completed by the end of your first week or you will be charged $200. If you do not comply with this contract, the registrar will not add your name to your class roster and you will not be permitted to attend classes until all information is completed and approved by Health Services. You also will be responsible for paying the class makeup fee. NURSE RESPONSE LINE The nurse response line provides nursing medical services through a medical answering system after the Student Health Office closes. Call 845451-1261 and a nurse will answer your questions and professionally advise you. If you need an ambulance, call the Safety Office at ext. 1111 or 845-451-1111. 52 If you are unable to shave facial hair because of a health-related issue, you must submit the appropriate documentation in writing to the Health Services Office. Health Services will then issue authorization for the associate vice president—dean of student affairs to issue you a variance. This letter must be carried on your person at all times. SERIOUS ILLNESS When a student has a serious disease, it will be treated according to the nature of the illness and in accordance with CIA policy. STUDENT ACCOUNTS The CIA does not provide health insurance. You can purchase it through the Health Insurance Exchange in your state of permanent residence if you are not covered under your parents’ insurance plan. We strongly recommend that you review your individual insurance coverage with your parents or spouse to avoid any chance of not being able to continue at the CIA due to unexpected medical expenses. As a not-for-profit educational organization, The Culinary Institute of America depends largely on student tuition, room rent, and other fees to maintain daily operations. It is important that you understand the following: ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT Various departments hire student workers for employment. If you’re interested in working on campus, you must submit an employment application, which is available on CIA Main Menu, the student portal. Click on the Student Employment tab and find the job board link at the bottom right of the page. You will also find a list of openings on this page. Please note that Federal Work-Study students receive priority in hiring; however, campus employment is not guaranteed. When you’re hired, you must complete new-hire paperwork, including W-4 and I-9 forms. The I-9 form, required by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, establishes eligibility to work in the United States, and requires you to present original documentation to verify that eligibility. To process this information, contact the student employment specialist at 845-451-1364. Once you start your job, you should talk with your supervisor about the procedures to follow to ensure proper payment, including payroll deadlines for timesheet submission. You have the option to sign up for direct deposit at a local bank or a bank at home. To begin direct deposit, provide the CIA Payroll Office the name of the bank, its routing number (also referred to as the transit ABA number), and your checking or savings account number. A form will be provided with your employment materials. PRIVACY AND YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT Information about your bill is private, and will not be disclosed to anyone unless you give us permission. Therefore, if you wish us to discuss your finances with family members, please be sure to submit a Consent to Release Form. This form is available in any student services office or can be downloaded from CIA Main Menu under documents on the Student Financial and Registration Services (SFRS) page. Payment Policy Your student account balance must be paid in full prior to the start of any new semester. To avoid any additional charges, you must pay one-half of tuition 60 days prior to the beginning of each semester. The unpaid balance of tuition and fees, less anticipated financial aid, must be paid 14 days prior to the semester start date. Payment will be considered late after five days, at which time students may be assessed a $75 late fee. You are required to pay one-half of tuition 60 days prior to your start date. This payment is an indication of your preparedness to pay and financial commitment to the college. Financial aid, which is not paid until you start your semester, cannot be used to meet the one-half-of-tuition payment requirement. For students with financial aid, half-tuition or your balance—whichever is less—must be paid 60 days prior to your semester start date. Payment for the Global Cuisines and Cultures elective is billed and payable with the semester prior to your travel date. Makeup fees, re-registration fee, and other miscellaneous charges are assessed as they are incurred and billed monthly, with payment due by the 30th of the month in which the statement is mailed. If you’re leaving for externship, you must have a zero balance or an approved payment plan in place in order to begin work at your externship site. If you’re graduating, you must have a zero balance in order to attend graduation ceremonies. Financial Clearance and Registration for Classes You must report to the SFRS—Express prior to the beginning of each new semester to receive financial clearance. Special dates are set aside for this purpose and vary depending on your semester. Your reporting dates and times will be e-mailed to you. Those students who have met their financial obligations will receive a Class Admit Card during this clearance process. Failure to report will result in a $75 late registration fee. Financial Clearance and Your Student Account There are two types of financial aid credits on your student account—an anticipated credit and an actual credit. An anticipated credit is money you expect but which has not yet been received by the college. An actual credit is money that has been disbursed to your student account. Both anticipated and actual credits reduce the balance due on your student account. We cannot disburse financial aid to your student account until you register; as a convenience, we post an anticipated credit to your account when we bill each new semester. If there is no expected anticipated credit on your account, it is often because you did not apply for financial aid on time. It takes time to process a financial aid application—especially in cases involving student loans—so make sure you meet all the deadlines. We will not remove any late charges on your student account simply because you did not file for financial aid on time. You can check the status of your financial aid on CIA Main Menu at “My Financial Aid” or contact SFRS at 845-451-1500. Unless otherwise notified, the CIA will use current-semester financial aid in excess of currentsemester institutional charges to pay a prior or future miscellaneous charge or balance due. If Campus Services Campus Services FACIAL HAIR VARIANCE—HEALTH-RELATED HEALTH INSURANCE 53 you do not want the excess financial aid applied in this manner, you must notify the Bursar’s Office in writing. How Do I Pay? Payments to the CIA can be made in any of the following ways: By Mail or In Person m We accept checks, bank checks, and money orders. m Make all checks and money orders payable to The Culinary Institute of America. Please include your ID number and start date on all checks. We do not accept post-dated checks. To pay by mail, send to: Student Financial and Registration Services, The Culinary Institute of America, 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499. In-person payment should be directed to SFRS—Express, Admissions Center, second floor. Electronic Payments m Make a one-time payment using our payment gateway provided by Tuition Management Systems (TMS). Access the TMS website at www.afford.com/ciachef, use the link on CIA Main Menu at “Student Accounts,” or call 1-800-722-4867 for help from a TMS representative. Note: TMS charges a $10 convenience fee for operator-assisted transactions. 54 Past Due Balances Students with balances from prior semesters will not be allowed to register, receive a transcript, or have a degree conferred. Payments will be considered late after five days, and you will What Will Happen If You “Bounce” a Check? If the bank does not honor your check for any reason (insufficient funds, stop payment, etc.), a fee of $60 will be assessed and automatically charged to your student account. Restitution of the check will be expected immediately. What Else Do You Need to Know? Statements You will receive a statement every month that reflects any activity on your student account. This statement will be mailed to your “billing address” at the end of each month. Unless we are notified otherwise, your billing address is your permanent address. You must notify us in writing with any change of address. All billing inquiries or errors should be directed to 845-451-1500 or you may e-mail us at SFRS@culinary.edu. You can access your account on CIA Main Menu at “My Student Account.” It is your responsibility to pay amounts owed even if you do not receive a mailed bill. E-Statements Save time (and a tree) by signing up to get your monthly statement electronically. This free, environmentally friendly option lets you—and anyone you designate, such as a parent—receive your CIA E-Statement via e-mail. Log in to CIA Main Menu, go to “My Student Account,” and click on “E-Statement Service” at the top of the page. When Can I Get My Refund? Refundable credits are reviewed and approved weekly and refund checks are made payable to the student. Submit a “Permission to Release Funds” form to SFRS if you want your refund to be issued to someone other than yourself. Refunds based on anticipated financial aid will not be available until the financial aid is paid. Payment or disbursement of loans may take up to six weeks from the beginning of your semester, so please plan your finances accordingly. If half tuition is due for the next semester, your refund will be applied toward that semester. Contact SFRS if you do not want us to hold your refund towards the half tuition. Current students will be notified when and where to pick up their refund checks. Checks not picked up after 21 days are mailed to the billing address. Graduates and students no longer attending the CIA will have their refunds mailed to their billing address. Note that the law requires any excess PLUS funds to be returned to the parent. The college will refund the parent when the PLUS is the only payment on the account and the PLUS disbursement is more than the student’s institutional charges. If you have any questions about the availability of your refund, please contact SFRS. Double-occupancy with bath........................ $3,540.00 Double-occupancy room............................... $3,200.00 Lodges/Townhouses Single suite.................................................... $4,025.00 Double suite.................................................. $3,675.00 REQUIRED FEES Board fee—meals (per semester)..................... $1,400.00 General fee (per semester)................................... $660.00 Books, Uniforms, Supplies: Freshman Year Culinary Arts............................................... $1,540.00 Baking & Pastry Arts................................... $1,365.00 Sophomore Year Culinary Arts.................................................. $480.00 Baking & Pastry Arts...................................... $510.00 GLOBAL CUISINES AND CULTURES Effective August 1, 2015 Full-time tuition (12—18 credits) for all students is $13,965 per semester. Tuition and fees are subject to increase each year. Students in the bachelor’s degree programs may take a three-credit elective in Global Cuisines and Cultures. The costs for these trips are subject to change based on seasonal costs and exchange rates at the time of booking. Rates will be announced prior to registration for the course and currently average $5,000 per trip. PART-TIME AND OVERLOAD FEES OTHER CHARGES THAT MAY BE ASSESSED Students who take less or more than the full-time course load will be charged according to the following schedule: Auditing per credit............................................... $465.50 TUITION AND FEES—2015–2016 All students: More than 18 credits............ $931 per additional credit Less than 12 credits...............................$931 per credit Board-meal fee while taking these courses will be assessed based on the amount of time needed to complete the course load. Students living off campus may qualify for other meal plan options. RESIDENCE HALL RATES Rates per semester are as follows: Angell, Pick/Herndon, and Rosenthal Residence Halls Single-occupancy with bath.......................... $4,025.00 Double-occupancy with bath........................ $3,540.00 Hudson Residence Hall Single-occupancy room................................. $4,025.00 Externship and the Global Cuisines and Cultures trip are not eligible for audit. Weekend Flex Points: 300 points........................................................ $300.00 600 points........................................................ $580.00 900 points........................................................ $860.00 Cancellation of Enrollment Agreement................ $100.00 ID card replacement................................................. $5.00 Incomplete medical requirement(s) fee............... $200.00 Independent study, per credit.............................. $931.00 Late payment fee.................................................... $75.00 Late registration fee............................................... $75.00 Late/no-show registration fee, externship........... $100.00 Library fine for non-returned book....................... $300.00 Library late fine........................................................ $2.00 Campus Services Campus Services Payment Plans m Our payment plans, administered by TMS, allows you to spread your educational expenses over equal, manageable monthly payments. Your only cost is a $60 enrollment fee. You are encouraged to join the plan 60 days prior to the start of your semester. Access the TMS website at www.afford.com/ciachef or use the link on CIA Main Menu at “Student Accounts.” be assessed a $75 late fee and a financial hold will be placed on your registration record. You must keep your account current or your enrollment may be terminated. Should you cease to attend for any reason, the date of delinquency for unpaid charges will be based on the last semester attended and will be determined to be the month and year that represents the end of that semester. Lost or unreturned mailbox key............................. $25.00 55 Makeup fees: WITHDRAWAL REFUNDS AOS per credit.................................................. $931.00 You can cancel your enrollment at any time. Suspension for any reason is considered a withdrawal.­­­ In computing refunds, the last date of class attendance will be considered the date of withdrawal or termination. Refunds will be issued as follows: (additional room and board fees may apply) administrative withdrawal per dean’s permission........................................ $60.00 costing and practical no show........................... $60.00 externship failure............................................. $150.00 No-show cancellation fee, externship.................. $100.00 NRA ServSafe® Certification rescheduling fee....... $60.00 Parking fines: fire zone violation.............................................. $50.00 handicap/medical zone violation....................... $50.00 moving traffic violation...................................... $75.00 non-registration.................................................. $50.00 removal of immobilizer (“boot”)..................... $100.00 towing by outside company...................... current rate for towing Physician assistant consultation fee...................... $15.00 Residence hall fines/fees: cancellation fee................................................$100.00 failure to set up checkout appointment or complete checkout procedure........................$50.00 failure to return issued or loaned room key, lost key..................................$50.00 illegal appliance fine..........................................$25.00 lock change........................................................$50.00 lock-out service fee............................................$10.00 pets fine.............................................................$25.00 unauthorized room change..............................$100.00 Returned check fee.................................................$60.00 Re-registration fee..................................................$60.00 Scheduling change.................................................$60.00 Skills remediation fee.............................................$60.00 Smoking fines: first offense........................................................$10.00 second offense...................................................$25.00 56 Transcript copy.........................................................$5.00 Tuition cancellation fee........................................$100.00 Tuition Payment Plan enrollment fee.....................$60.00 Board Fees Board fee are refundable on a prorated basis. Cancellation and Withdrawal from Travel Programs If you fail to cancel your travel arrangements 60 days prior to your travel date, you’ll be responsible to reimburse the college for non-recoverable travel expenses. Tuition Refunds m At least 90 days prior to registration or within three days of signing enrollment agreement: Full tuition refund m Within the first three days of class in the first semester, if the student has not toured the campus: Full tuition refund m Prior to the start of each semester: Full tuition refund less $100.00 Refund for First Semester: Days Refund amount 1–2 100% of tuition less $100.00 3–7 90% of tuition less $100.00 8–14 80% of tuition less $100.00 15–21 70% of tuition less $100.00 22–28 60% of tuition less $100.00 29–35 50% of tuition less $100.00 36–42 40% of tuition less $100.00 43–70 No refund is due Refund for Subsequent Semesters: Days Refund amount 1 100% of tuition less $100.00 2–7 90% of tuition less $100.00 8–18 55% of tuition less $100.00 19–35 30% of tuition less $100.00 36–70 No refund is due TREATMENT OF TITLE IV AID WHEN A STUDENT WITHDRAWS The law specifies how the college must determine the amount of Title IV program assistance that you earn if you withdraw from school. The Title IV programs covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants, Federal Direct Stafford Loans, PLUS, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOGs), and Federal Perkins Loans. When you withdraw during your period of enrollment, the amount of Title IV program assistance that you have earned up to that point is determined by a specific formula. If you received (or the college or parent received on your behalf) less assistance than the amount that you earned, you may be able to receive those additional funds as well. If you received more assistance than you earned, the excess funds must be returned by the college and/or you. The amount of assistance that you have earned is determined on a pro rata basis. For example, if you completed 30% of your period of enrollment, you earn 30% of the assistance you were originally scheduled to receive. Once you have completed more than 60% of the period of enroll- ment, you earn all the assistance you were scheduled to receive for that period. If you did not receive all of the funds that you earned, you may be due a post-withdrawal disbursement. If the post-withdrawal disbursement includes loan funds, you may choose to decline the loan funds so that you don’t incur additional debt. The college may automatically use all or a portion of your post-withdrawal disbursement— including loan funds, if you accept them—for tuition fees and room and board charges (as contracted with the college). For other college charges, the college needs your permission to use the post-withdrawal disbursement. If you do not give permission (which some colleges ask for when you enroll), you will be offered the funds.* However, it may be in your best interest to allow the college to keep the funds to reduce your debt. There are some Title IV funds that you were scheduled to receive that you cannot earn once you withdraw because of other eligibility requirements. For example, if you are a first-time, firstyear undergraduate student and you have not completed the first 30 days of your program before you withdraw, you will not earn any Direct Loan funds that you would have received had you remained enrolled past the 30th day. If you receive (or the college or parent receive on your behalf) excess Title IV program funds that must be returned, the college must return a portion of the excess equal to the lesser of: 1.your institutional charges multiplied by the unearned percentage of your funds, or 2.the entire amount of excess funds. The college must return this amount even if it wasn’t kept in your Title IV program funds. If the college is not required to return all of the excess funds, you are responsible for returning the remaining amount. If you have any loan funds that must be returned, you (or your parent for a PLUS Loan) must repay them in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. That is, you make scheduled payments to the holder of the loan over a period of time. Campus Services Campus Services third offense.......................................................$50.00 Residence Hall Fees Residence hall fees are refundable on a prorated basis only when the CIA is able to fill the vacancy. Withdrawal of Application Applicants who have not visited the school prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three business days following either the regularly scheduled orientation procedures or following a tour of the facilities and inspection of equipment where training and services are provided. The CIA will credit to your student account any tuition due as indicated above, and will pay any balance due to you from unliquidated tuition deposits within 30 days of the date the college determined the withdrawal. New, unused equipment may be returned to the college’s Central Issuing Department within 20 days of withdrawal for credit to your student account. Uniforms that have been embroidered with your name may not be returned. If you have a prolonged illness, you’ll receive a proportional refund from the college. 57 Any amount of unearned grant funds that you must return is called an overpayment. The amount of a grant overpayment that you must repay is half of the unearned amount. You must make arrangements with the college or the Department of Education to return the unearned grant funds. The requirements for Title IV program funds when you withdraw are separate from any other refund policy the college has. Therefore, you may still owe funds to the college to cover unpaid institutional charges. The CIA may also charge you for any Title IV program funds that the college was required to return. *Unless otherwise notified, the college will use current semester financial aid in excess of current semester institutional charges to pay other miscellaneous college charges, such as parking fines and residence hall damages. If you do not want the excess financial aid applied in this manner, you must notify Student Financial and Registration Services in writing. If you have questions about Title IV program funds, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FEDAID (1-800-433-3243). TTY users may call 1-800-730-8913. Information is also available on “Student Aid on the web” at www.studentaid.ed.gov. The CIA will make available upon request examples of how our refund policy is applied in specific situations. TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS WIRELESS NETWORK 58 If you bring your computer to campus: Recommended Hardware Specifications (minimum): m Intel or AMD Dual Core Processor or better m 4 GB RAM m 100 GB Hard Drive Software Requirements: m Microsoft Windows 7 or newer, or Mac OS X and above. All operating system software should be fully updated with the most current patches. m Current antivirus and anti-spyware software installed and up to date m Updated wireless adapter drivers if you plan on using the wireless network PEER-TO-PEER FILE SHARING Peer-to-peer file sharing is not allowed and is blocked on the CIA network using bandwidthshaping technology. Under the Higher Education Opportunity Act (H.R. 4137), illegal distribution of copyrighted materials may be subject to criminal and civil penalties. The CIA is legally obligated to assist authorities in identifying individuals who violate copyright law pertaining to peer-to-peer file sharing. It is also in violation of school policy to use technology designed to circumvent the blocking of this activity. WIRELESS NETWORK SUPPORT As a first step in troubleshooting wireless network problems, you must bring your device to the Student Help Desk during support hours. Any recommendations the Student Help Desk makes must be followed before any further troubleshooting will be done. In-room visits are made only to verify wireless coverage issues when all other options have been exhausted. All software, hardware, and other configuration changes must be done at the Student Help Desk prior to scheduling an appointment. STUDENT HELP DESK Support for student-owned computers is offered at the Student Help Desk located in Roth Hall E-453. The Student Help Desk is available to assist you in connecting to the wireless network, preventing and removing virus/spyware infection, and answering any other technology-related questions you may have. For more information, see Information Technology Student Support Policies and Procedures on the Student IT Help Desk—Hyde Park page of CIA Main Menu, located under Campus Resources and Information Technology (IT) Services. STUDENT COMPUTER CENTERS If you do not have your own computer, there are more than 200 PCs in 12 labs available for student use. Software applications installed include MS Office, ESHA Food Processor, Micros POS, and language learning software. Many of these labs are equipped with black-and-white and color laser printers and scanners. Individual tutoring sessions are also available. Computer lab locations include Conrad N. Hilton Lab*, Conrad N. Hilton Library reference area and Video Center*, St. Andrew’s Lab, BPS Computer Lab**, Betty Axleroad Language Lab**, Career Services Placement Lab, Library Learning Commons, and all residence halls. For more information, visit the Student Computer Labs—Hyde Park page of CIA Main Menu, located under Campus Resources and Information Technology (IT) Services. *Printing available **Only available to students in their junior and senior years of study. CONRAD N. HILTON LAB The Conrad N. Hilton Lab is a full-service and fully staffed computer lab. Services and supplies are paid for using Culinary Cash, and include black and white and color printing, resume paper, envelopes, transparencies, lamination, faxing (sending and receiving), scanning, and tutoring. Hilton Lab hours can be found on page 11. If you have questions regarding lab hours or services provided, please call the student computer lab specialist at 845-451-1746. ONLINE RESOURCES Within your first week you will receive login account information for the online resources that are available to you. CIA MAIN MENU CIA Main Menu (ciamainmenu.culinary.edu) is the online portal where you can go for all campusrelated news, announcements, and information including your grades, class schedule, financial aid, and student account records. You can also view and request room changes and submit housing applications to the Residence Life Office. Access to online course registration for students in their junior and senior years is also available on CIA Main Menu. Please note: Internet Explorer is the supported browser for all CIA applications. MOBILE CIA MAIN MENU CIA Main Menu is also accessible on tablets and other mobile devices. Just go to our mobile site at m.ciamainmenu.culinary.edu. Information available includes grades, schedules, dining information, academic calendars, and campus maps. New information continues to be added and will be announced as it becomes available. CIA STUDENT E-MAIL ACCOUNTS The CIA-issued e-mail account is the official way in which the faculty and administration communicate with students. This e-mail account allows us to communicate various and often sensitive information in a secure way. It is the student’s responsibility to check their CIA-issued e-mail on a regular basis. CONRAD N. HILTON LIBRARY CATALOG You can access the CIA’s library holdings online to find books, DVDs, videos, images, periodicals, and more. CULINARY COURSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Moodle is the online learning platform you will use to access your course materials online. Instructors post course guides, recipe manuals, and other supporting material such as PowerPoint presentations, videos, and assignments in Moodle. Access to courses in Moodle is only available to you while you’re currently enrolled. CAREER CONNECT The CIA’s Career Connect houses information on thousands of employers and even more approved externship, part-time, and full-time positions available for CIA students and graduates, providing career services for life. Campus Services Campus Services The CIA has a state-of-the-art network infrastructure that supports a high speed wireless network. Residence halls as well as several other buildings on campus are equipped with an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ ac-compliant wireless network. m 802.11a/b/g/n/ac-compliant 59 Helpful Academic Information You’ll find academic information more closely related to your daily student life at the CIA in this section. For more information on academic policies and procedures at the college, please see your CIA Academic Catalog. POLICY ON ATTENDANCE CLASS ATTENDANCE Given the demands of the college’s degree programs, the amount of material covered in classes, and the nature of the curriculum, students are required to arrive on time and remain in class for all class sessions. If you miss more than a specific number of classes within a course, you will automatically fail that course and must repeat the entire course. If you miss more than a specific number of classes throughout the 30-week, twoyear, or four-year program, you’ll be suspended. Each faculty member may have established his or her own requirements regarding attendance. Refer to course guides for all such requirements. You’re responsible for finding out the specific requirements for each particular class and instructor. Missing Classes for Freshmen and Sophomores If you are absent for a class in which daily participation is graded, you’ll receive a grade of zero for that class. If you miss more than a specified number of classes in a course (as follows), you shall automatically fail that course and will have to retake it unless you have been administratively withdrawn prior to the end of the course: m Two classes in a 1.5- or three-credit, 12-, 13-, 14-, or 15-day course, or in a 14- or 15-week course. m Four classes in a six-credit course. m Four classes in the three-credit College Writing course that meets over the course of 12 weeks. 60 Missing Classes for Juniors and Seniors If you miss more than six classes in a three-credit course, you will automatically fail that course. You will have to retake the course unless you’ve been administratively withdrawn from the class prior to the completion of the course. For threecredit courses that meet only once per week, each absence counts as two absences. Major Vacations If you miss class(es) on either the day before or the day after the college’s summer or winter vacations, or the April break for bachelor’s students, you will earn two absences for each class that you miss. You should verify class schedules with your instructors before making any travel plans for these vacation periods. Attendance Probation for Cumulative Absences If you miss 10 classes in the freshman and sophomore years, you will be reminded of the attendance policy, placed on attendance probation, and warned of possible suspension or dismissal by the Student Affairs Office. In cases where two or more courses meet in one day, each class that you miss counts as one absence. Because juniors and seniors normally attend three classes a day, students who miss 24 classes in the junior and senior years will be reminded of the attendance policy, placed on attendance probation, and warned of possible suspension or dismissal by the Student Affairs Office. Each class you miss counts as one absence. Attendance Review If you’re on attendance probation and miss additional classes, you may be required to attend a meeting of the Attendance Committee. If you do not attend the scheduled meeting of the Attendance Committee, you will be automatically suspended, and the Committee will determine whether and under what conditions you will be allowed to continue your studies at the college. Attendance Suspension Freshmen and sophomores who accumulate more than 18 absences in their freshman and sophomore years may be suspended from the college by the Attendance Committee. Medical, legal, and family emergency reasons for missing classes will be taken into account by the Attendance Committee so long as students notify the Student Affairs Office at the time and can provide the Office with appropriate documentation. Juniors and seniors who accumulate more than 36 absences in their junior and senior year may be suspended from the college by the Attendance Committee. Medical, legal, and family emergency reasons for missing classes will be taken into account by the Attendance Committee so long as you notify the Student Affairs Office at the time and can provide appropriate documentation. Personal Emergencies and Exceptional Circumstances If you’re forced to miss a class due to sickness, personal emergencies, or unforeseen circumstances, you must notify the Health Services Office or the Student Affairs Office, who will notify the faculty member. Depending on the nature of the situation and the academic circumstances, the associate vice president and dean of student affairs, after consultation with the faculty member, may recommend an administrative withdrawal from the course. In exceptional circumstances and if you have not exceeded the maximum number of absences that would cause you to fail the course, the faculty member may assign you additional work and give partial credit for a missed class. In the event that you are sick on the day(s) of your practical exam and/or make-up practical exam, you should (if possible) go directly to Health Services or to a physician for an evaluation. If warranted, Health Services will issue a sick note for you to take to the exam proctor, who will inform Student Financial and Registration Services (SFRS) of the No Show due to sickness. After discussing it with you, SFRS will re-schedule the test date, and you will not be charged for the new test date. Baking and pastry arts students should refer to their practical exam criteria for the baking and pastry two-day practical examination for additional grading criteria and information. Religious Holidays/Military Reservist Duty If you’re observing a religious holiday or have required military reservist duty that coincides with regularly scheduled class days, you are excused for that time period. In such cases, you can be excused for no more than two days of that class, and will be held accountable for information you missed. If you need to take more than two days for religious or military service reasons, you will be required to take an Administrative Withdrawal (AW). As a participant in religious or military reservist activities, you will not be academically penalized for missing class. Helpful Academic Information Helpful Academic Information Attendance Committee The members of the Attendance Committee will include the associate vice president and dean of student affairs (as chair) or his or her designee, an associate dean, two faculty members, and the registrar or his or her designee. Since the decision of the Attendance Committee is final, there is no appeal. LEAVE OF ABSENCE A leave of absence (LOA) may be requested for military service or medical, personal, or financial situations in which you may find it impossible to continue in regularly scheduled classes without interruption. To qualify for a leave of absence, you must provide a reasonable expectation that you will return to the CIA at the same location in the curriculum from which you left. You may not take an LOA in lieu of disciplinary action or to delay your return to the CIA from externship. Regardless of semester, all students may request an LOA upon the completion of a semester and prior to the commencement of a new semester with a valid reason. If you’re currently enrolled in the middle of first semester of the associate program or in any junior- or senior-year semester of the bachelor’s 61 Helpful Academic Information m delay in obtaining any housing refund, m failing grades due to absences, and/or m delay in returning to classes. Withdrawal from the CIA could affect your financial aid, including loan repayment terms and/or loan grace periods. If you fail to return from a leave of absence, you will be automatically withdrawn, and the schedule for a withdrawal refund applies effective from your last day of attendance. TEMPORARY MEDICAL CONDITION If you have a medical condition requiring an arm cast, a sling, a leg cast, or crutches, or other temporary condition that significantly affects mobility, you will not be permitted in culinary, baking, pastry, or table service classes for safety reasons. If you are currently enrolled in one of these classes at the time of the injury, you may be administratively 62 withdrawn from the class. When your condition is fully healed, you must present a note from your doctor to Health Services in order to resume culinary, baking, pastry, or table service classes. Faculty concerned about a student’s participation in class for these reasons should inform the Health Services Office and send the student to that office. If you’re unable to participate in a cooking, baking, pastry, or table service class for these reasons, SFRS will try to schedule you in a business management, liberal arts, or other class. If you cannot be registered for a business management, liberal arts, or other class, you may need to take a leave of absence or withdraw until classes are available or you are medically cleared. WITHDRAWALS Withdrawal from the CIA is granted when you anticipate that you will not be returning to the college. You will be placed on withdrawal at the time that a requested leave of absence exceeds 90 days, or if you do not continue attending classes and have not requested a leave of absence in writing. You should make a request for withdrawal to the Student Affairs Office. Externship candidates who have not provided Career Services with a signed training agreement from an approved externship site within the first three weeks of the semester prior to the start of the externship will be officially withdrawn. If you leave your externship site prior to the agreed-upon timeframe for whatever reason, you will be considered as not being enrolled and will be withdrawn. After a withdrawal, you are responsible for any curriculum modifications that occurred during your absence, even if you were already beyond that point in the curriculum. You will be charged full tuition appropriate to the class. If you have federal loans, once you withdraw, repayment of loans may begin within six months. classes for which you are registered. If an illness or personal emergency prevents you from continuing in an assigned class, you must immediately request an administrative withdrawal from the class. You must request to withdraw from a course within the first five days of the course. First-semester freshmen, juniors, and seniors may not qualify for an administrative withdrawal for a class unless they are able to retain their full-time status. Self-withdrawal from an assigned class without being granted an administrative withdrawal may result in failure of the class, and the entire tuition to retake the class will apply. All requests for an administrative withdrawal are considered, but not all requests are granted. AOS students granted an administrative withdrawal will be assessed a $60 fee to retake the class. Bachelor’s students in the junior and senior years who are granted an administrative withdrawal will need to retake the course in subsequent semesters as part of their full-time credit load at full tuition cost. Please note that if you are failing a class in which you were enrolled prior to dropping the course, you may be issued a failing grade for the class. Regarding a request for an administrative withdrawal (AW), please be aware of the following: m If you notify the appropriate office during the time period outlined above, you will most likely be granted an AW. GRADING m Following this time period, the circumstances surrounding the AW may be reviewed with the faculty member to support such a decision. At the end of each course, your grades will be posted on CIA Main Menu. If you feel there has been a grading error, you should immediately contact the instructor, who may authorize a Grade Correction Form to correct the error. m In the final week of a course, no AWs will be granted unless there is an extreme emergency. m If you become ill at any time, an AW from a class may be granted as long as the illness can be verified. Please note that, in such a case, you would be removed from all classes due to illness, not just the one specified. ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL/ DROPPING A COURSE It’s your responsibility to seek out the appropriate office when requesting an AW: m Health Services Office (for medical reasons) You are expected to attend and complete all m Student Affairs Office (all other reasons) The college operates on a quality-point alpha grading system as follows: GRADE/SYMBOL NUMERIC RANGE QUALITY POINTS A 95–1004.00 A- 90–943.66 B+ 87–893.33 B 84–863.00 B- 80–832.66 C+ 77–792.33 C 74–762.00 C- 70–731.66 D 65–691.00 F below 65 P N/A0.00 HP N/A0.00 NS N/A0.00 AW N/A0.00 I N/A0.00 TC N/A0.00 AU N/A0.00 W N/A0.00 IP N/A0.00 Helpful Academic Information program, you do not qualify. To apply for a leave of absence, you must submit a written request or complete an Interruption of Studies Form. Supporting documentation may be requested by the college to grant the LOA. A leave of absence is valid for a period of 90 calendar days. After 90 days, under certain circumstances (typically military or medical), a second leave of absence may be granted with supporting documentation, provided the total number of days of all leaves of absence does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period. During a leave of absence, a tuition credit may be placed on your student account to reflect the unused portion of tuition. This tuition credit will be reversed when you return from your leave. No tuition refund will be issued during a leave. You must contact Student Financial and Registration Services six weeks prior to returning from a leave of absence. Enrollment is based on class size and availability. If you leave the CIA without requesting a leave of absence, you will be withdrawn from the college, and the following may also result: m additional campus housing charges, 0.00 Note: for more information on grading symbols and what they mean, please see your CIA Academic Catalog. CALCULATING A GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) The GPA is calculated by multiplying the credits earned by the grade points for each course separately to calculate the quality points. All the quality points are then added together, and the total is 63 Helpful Academic Information BUSM-245 CULP-122 1.5 credits—grade: B+ 3.0 credits—grade: C ________________________________________ 1.5 credits x 3.33 (B+) = 4.995 Quality Points 3.0 credits x 2.00 (C) = 6.00 Quality Points _________________________________________ 4.5 total credits= 10.995 total Quality Points _________________________________________ 10.995 (total Quality Points) ÷ 4.5 (total credits) = 2.44 GPA PROFESSIONALISM, UNIFORM, AND HYGIENE POLICY Professionalism As professionals at The Culinary Institute of America, we are constantly working to enhance the status of the hospitality industry. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni all share a common pride in their work, workplace, and appearance. We have all chosen the hospitality industry as our vocation. It is an ancient and respected profession. It takes many years of hard work, training, dedication, and tenacity to become a leader in this industry, but it takes only a few moments to dress, act, and think like a professional. The following standards of conduct are expected of anyone who aspires to be regarded as a professional in the hospitality industry. Professionals: m refrain from abusive and foul language; m speak and act without prejudice to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation; m demonstrate and adhere to ethical business practices, with due respect for customers and colleagues; m promote understanding and respect for those alcoholic beverages used in the hospitality industry; m refrain from the abuse of drugs and alcohol; m treat all equipment and property with respect as if personal property; 64 m are polite and courteous to all visitors, peers, and colleagues; m work with a positive attitude; m dedicate themselves to learning; m stay open-minded to the opinions of others; m share knowledge with others; m act reliably and dependably; and m act with honesty and integrity in their interac- tions with all people. Personal Hygiene Every professional in the culinary field should be acutely aware of the necessity to maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene and to present a businesslike appearance at all times. In the early stages of your program, you are issued a ServSafe® textbook, which discusses personal hygiene in detail. It is the responsibility of all foodservice professionals to bathe or shower, practice oral hygiene, and use deodorant daily. Food Safety and Kitchen Sanitation The CIA has developed comprehensive food safety and sanitation programs. You are responsible for food safety and food preparation area sanitation as an integral part of your learning experience, and are expected to abide by the guidelines set forth in each food production area. You are expected to taste food in kitchens using tasting spoons. Eating is allowed only in designated dining areas. Drinking liquid from a closed container and away from the workstation is the only acceptable way to consume liquids in kitchens and classrooms. Uniform Care You are expected to wear your uniform with pride and make sure it is neat and clean at the start of each class. Sitting on the floor, the ground, or the stairs in your uniform is not acceptable. The maintenance of your appearance is a professional matter; therefore, you are responsible for laundering and ironing your own uniform. For students living on campus, laundry facilities are located in each residence hall for your convenience. Alterations to your uniform are your responsibility. In the event uniforms do not fit properly, return them within five days of receiving them to Central Issuing in Roth Hall. New uniforms will be issued within five days. The Student Dress Code General Promoting an environment where students learn to dress professionally is one of the ways in which the CIA helps its graduates achieve success. As such, the students, faculty, and administration of the college share the responsibility to maintain a Student Dress Code. While we present the code as a set of rules and requirements, we aspire to create a culture of enthusiastic cooperation and self-governance among the student body itself. The Student Dress Code must be observed in all academic buildings on days, and during hours, that the campus is open for student and/or public access: m Roth Hall, McCann Center, East Wing, Colavita Center, Admissions Center, Marriott Pavilion The following are standards that are required when attending any class, or accessing any academic buildings: m You must be clean-shaven, with sideburns not exceeding the middle of the ear for men. Beards are not permitted. m Mustaches must be neatly trimmed and must not extend beyond the corner of the lips. m Facial jewelry (including spacers, gauges, etc.), in eyebrows, eyelids, lips, tongue, upper ear, or nose, is not permitted, and covering (with bandages, etc.) jewelry in place, such as piercings, is not acceptable. m Sheer or see-through clothing is not permitted. m Colored or logo T-shirts are not permitted. m Leather or denim clothing (of any color) is not permitted. m Hats, other than CIA-issued chef’s toques, are not to be worn. m In all instances, hair must be of a natural color, groomed, and clean. m Headphones are not acceptable in class, nor in hallways and public contact areas. Chef’s Uniform m CIA-issued cleaned and pressed chef’s checkered pants of proper fit, neither pegged nor cuffed. Pants must be hemmed above the natural heel and below the ankle. Helpful Academic Information divided by credits earned, including credits for “F” grades that have not been repeated. Example: m CIA-issued cleaned and pressed white chef’s jacket embroidered with your name. Sleeves of the chef’s jacket may be folded only to the wrist, except in cases where practicality of the work being done requires otherwise. m CIA-approved clean white neckerchief. m CIA-issued clean white hat. m CIA-issued cleaned and pressed apron. m Black or white socks (only), which cover the ankle. m One plain ring and one watch are the only jewelry permitted. A CIA-issued group leader or student government pin will be permitted on the right front collar of the uniform. In addition, veteran students are permitted to wear a CIA-issued pin that indicates their branch of service alongside the American flag. This pin must be worn on the left front collar of the uniform. m White undergarments are required for both men and women—colors or logos are not permitted. m The breast pocket of the chef’s jacket may only contain one clip-on pen, one clip-on thermometer, and notecards or a small notebook. m Fingernails should be short, trimmed, clean, neat, and free of polish. m For sanitation reasons, gloves, aprons, side towels, and hats are not worn during certain activities that might lead to contamination (i.e., going to the restroom, taking out the garbage), as well as in non-class activities such as entering or leaving academic buildings, or eating meals in student dining rooms. 65 Helpful Academic Information m Fingernails must be short, trimmed, clean, neat, and free of polish. m All students in culinary (including meat and fish fabrication) and baking classes must wear clean, polished, black, sturdy work shoes that provide support to stand and work for long hours. They must have a closed back, non-slip soles, and black laces (when applicable). m If pants have belt loops, a solid black belt is required. m Hair must be restrained above the collar in a professional manner, with solid white or black hair restraints, barrettes, or scrunchies. m Anything not specified in this section may not be worn with the uniform. Uniforms must be complete and worn as designed. Hospitality and Service Management Uniforms for Culinary Arts m Clean and pressed white dress shirt. m White undergarments are required for both men and women—colors or logos are not permitted. m CIA-issued ties are required. m CIA-issued pressed bistro apron and properly fitting CIA-issued black vest. m Clean and pressed black skirt (no more than two inches above the knee) with hosiery for women, or trousers for women and men. Pants must be hemmed above the natural heel and below the ankle. No jeans, pants with grommets, or leggings. Pants should not be taper fitted, but have a flow of hemmed trousers/slacks. m Plain flesh-colored or black hosiery (no prints or seams) with skirts for women. m Plain black socks (above the ankle) with trousers for men and women. m Clean, black, polished, leather, low-heeled dress shoes or closed-black clogs. Shoes must be slipresistant. m One plain ring and one watch are the only pieces of jewelry permitted. Spacers and gauges are not permitted. No facial/dermal piercings. 66 m Two black click pens (no logo), one de-crumber, and one corkscrew must be carried in the apron pocket. m Hair must be restrained in a professional manner and off the face, with solid white or black hair restraints, barrettes, or scrunchies. m For safety reasons, wallet chains, visible key rings, and straps are not permitted. m No excessive makeup, cologne, aftershave, or detectable sprays and lotions. Hospitality and Service Management Uniforms for Baking & Pastry Arts m Clean and pressed café chef’s jacket m White undergarments are required for both men and women—colors or logos are not permitted m CIA-issued black bistro apron. m Clean and pressed black skirt with hosiery for women, or trousers for women and men. Pants must be hemmed above the natural heel and below the ankle. No jeans, pants with grommets, or leggings. Pants should not be taper fitted, but have a flow of hemmed trousers/slacks. m Plain flesh-colored or black hosiery (no prints or seams) with skirts for women. m One plain ring and one watch are the only jewelry permitted. m Fingernails must be short, trimmed, clean, neat, and free of colored polish. m Clean, black, polished, low-heeled dress shoes or closed-back clogs. Shoes must be slip-resistant. m Hair must be restrained in a professional manner and off the face, with hair restraints or barrettes. m For safety reasons, wallet chains, visible key rings, and straps are not permitted. m No excessive makeup, cologne, aftershave, perfumes, or detectable sprays or lotions. Student Maître d’Hôtel Uniform m Traditional business suit, or jacket, tie, and trousers for men. m Traditional business suit, dress, or skirt/blouse combination for women. No jeans, pants with grommets, or leggings. Pants should not be taper fitted, but have a flow of hemmed trousers/slacks. m Clean and pressed dress-style shirts appropriate to the suit worn. m Flesh-colored or dark hosiery/dark socks (that cover the ankle) only. m Clean and polished dress shoes. Platform shoes and those with excessive heels (more than two inches) are unsafe and are not acceptable. m Jewelry accessories permitted—one post or stud earring per earlobe, one necklace, one watch, one brooch/pin, one ring, and one bracelet. Leather and cloth jewelry are not permitted. than two inches) are unsafe and unacceptable. Open-toe dress shoes for women may be worn; however, due to health and safety codes, they are not allowed in kitchens at any time, so plan accordingly. m Jewelry accessories are permitted; however, in the spirit of encouraging a professional environment, discretion is advised. m No sheer or see-through clothing is permitted. Guidelines for Graduation Dress In recognition of the commitment to professionalism and hospitality, students are expected to wear the following at graduation: Associate Degrees m Flesh-colored or dark hosiery/dark socks only. Liberal Arts and Business Management/Hospitality Classes: Freshman and Sophomore Years m Students in all associate degree classes wear the required culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, or hospitality and service uniform. m Clean and polished black dress shoes. Liberal Arts and Business Management/Hospitality Classes: Junior and Senior Years m Traditional business attire, such as suits, dresses, and sport coats, is recommended. m CIA-issued clean, white paper hat. m Ironed or pressed pants or skirts may be worn. Skirts need to be no shorter than two inches above the knee. Pants must be hemmed or cuffed. No shorts or capri pants. Leggings worn under clothing are acceptable. m Students are expected to dress neatly with clean and pressed shirts tucked in as appropriate. Turtlenecks and collared polo shirts are acceptable. T-shirts, or undershirts worn as outerwear, are not acceptable. Tops revealing bare shoulders, midriff, or cleavage are not permissible. m A sweater, tie, or sport jacket may be worn along with a collared shirt or turtleneck. m Shoes must be appropriate for wear at a professional business meeting. Sneakers, hiking sandals, shower shoes (flip-flops), or bedroom slippers, for example, are not acceptable. Platform shoes and those with excessive heels (more Helpful Academic Information m For safety reasons, wallet chains, visible key rings, and straps are not permitted. m Black trousers, or black knee-length skirts for women (no short skirts or leggings). m CIA-issued, cleaned and pressed white graduation chef jacket buttoned to the top. m Hair must be a natural color, groomed, and clean. Hair colors such as green, blue, or pink, as well as outlandish hairstyles such as Mohawk cuts, are unacceptable. Bachelor’s Degrees m CIA-issued black cap and gown. m Dark, solid-colored pants for men. m Flesh-colored or dark hosiery/dark socks only. m Clean and polished black dress shoes for both men and women. m Hair must be a natural color, groomed, and clean. Hair colors such as green, blue, or pink, as well as outlandish hairstyles such as Mohawk cuts, are unacceptable Additional Considerations m Outerwear (sweaters, coats, hoodies, and sweatshirts) may not be worn into the kitchens or bakeshops. Please use the lockers provided to store these items. 67 Helpful Academic Information m Students with hand cuts and lacerations must obtain clearance from the Health Services Office to attend kitchen and bakeshop classes. m For the fish butchery room, white turtlenecks or white thermal shirts may be worn without a neckerchief. This is the only area that this substitution may be made. m White cotton headbands may be worn in hot weather. However, no portion of the headband should be visible under the chef’s hat, and the headband must be removed when the chef’s hat is removed. Facial Hair Variance—Religious Beliefs If you are unable to shave facial hair because of religious beliefs/customs, you must submit the appropriate documentation in writing to the Student Affairs Office. The associate vice president—dean of student affairs will then review your documentaion and, if approved, issue you a variance. This letter must be carried on your person at all times. Penalties for Non-Compliance While you are in academic buildings on days the campus is open, the uniform and dress code must be adhered to, and will be enforced. You need to be in proper attire to be admitted to the Roth Hall dining rooms or self-service meal lines. The penalties for non-compliance with the dress code are consistent for all classes at the CIA: m Of your final grade, 10% will be for Professionalism, Uniform, and Hygiene. The professor will assess each violation of the policy while you are in the class. m You risk the possibility of having demerits issued. 68 m If you are non-compliant, you will be dismissed from class to make the needed corrections. You can avoid these penalties by demonstrating professionalism in all you do. POLICY ON GRADUATION PARTICIPATION The Registrar’s Office conducts graduation audits and is responsible for certifying that every student is eligible to participate in graduation. For the associate degree graduation, this audit will be conducted during the second semester of the sophomore year. For the bachelor’s degree graduation, the audit will be conducted during the second semester of the senior year. You are expected to complete all program requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.0 for graduation. You will be permitted to walk in the graduation ceremony with six credits outstanding as long as you are registered in the subsequent semester and have arranged a method of payment. You should confer with the Registrar’s Office and Student Financial and Registration Services for approval. You will be acknowledged by your proper name during the ceremony and in the graduation program. Participation in the graduation ceremony is not verification that you have met all of the academic requirements and have earned your degree—all requirements must be completed satisfactorily. Upon final review, once all grades have been submitted, library books returned, outstanding fees and charges paid, and/or outstanding disciplinary actions resolved, your diploma will be distributed. GRADUATION RATES The CIA is proud of its graduation rates. Per federal reporting guidelines, the college’s current graduation rate information may be viewed on the Consumer Information page at www.ciachef.edu/ consumer-information/#gr. COMMENCEMENT AWARDS Qualified students will be recognized at the graduation ceremony with awards to honor their academic achievement and distinguished service: BPS AND AOS The college presents the following awards to qualified graduating students: The Culinary Institute of America Judiciary Award Given to a student who has successfully completed 15 weeks of service and is recommended for this award by the Judiciary Board’s advisors The Culinary Institute of America Student Government Service Award Given to a student who has completed a distinguished period of service and accomplishment and is recommended for this award by the SGA advisors BPS The CIA presents the following awards to deserving students graduating from the college’s bachelor’s degree programs: Craig Claiborne Communication Award Given to a student who writes consistently in an engaging, scholarly style; demonstrates a willingness and ability to express him/herself verbally; and earns a GPA of 3.5 or higher in communication courses President’s Humanities Award Given to a student who demonstrates an intellectual curiosity in the true tradition of humanist thinking, and earns a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the required humanities courses Helpful Academic Information m Students with injuries that require casts, crutches, slings or other aids for temporary conditions that significantly impair mobility cannot take culinary, baking, or table service courses. Student Financial and Registration Services will make every effort to place the student in an appropriate business management course. Provost’s Culinary Science Award Awarded to a student who demonstrates scientific literacy, cross-discliplinary thinking skills, and a sincere desire to address the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly complex food system, and earns a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the required culinary science courses. AOS IN CULINARY ARTS Special awards for deserving students in the AOS Culinary Arts program are presented at commencement. These include: Culinary Award Recognizes the student with excellent skills in culinary arts Frances Roth Leadership Award For outstanding leadership, professionalism, and service to the college Katharine Angell Academic Achievement Award Given to the student with the highest GPA through the Contemporary Restaurant Service class Management Award For excellence in management classes Founders’ Management Award Awarded to a student who demonstrates critical thinking, communicates well, participates in class activities, and maintains a GPA or 3.5 or higher in the required management courses The Young Professional’s Medal of Merit of the Académie Brillat-Savarin Given to a student demonstrating excellence in wine knowledge Jacob Rosenthal Leadership Award For exemplary leadership and professionalism inside and outside the classroom Special awards for deserving students in the AOS Baking and Pastry Arts program are presented at commencement. These include: Julius Wile Academic Achievement Award Given to the student with the highest cumulative GPA through the end of the first semester of the senior year Frances Roth Leadership Award For outstanding leadership, professionalism, and service to the college AOS IN BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS 69 Helpful Academic Information Katharine Angell Academic Achievement Award Given to the student with the highest GPA through the Beverages and Customer Service class Management Award For excellence in management classes The Young Professional’s Medal of Merit of the Académie Brillat-Savarin Given to a student demonstrating excellence in wine knowledge ACADEMIC HONORS Academic honors will be awarded to students who have earned their degrees and have attained commendable cumulative grade point averages at the CIA. Those students anticipated to receive honors are recognized in the graduation ceremony program. Notations will be made on the diploma once all grades and cumulative GPAs have been verified. Bachelor’s Degrees Summa Cum Laude (with highest honor): 3.80 or higher GPA Magna Cum Laude (with high honor): 3.60 to 3.79 GPA Cum Laude (with honor): 3.40 to 3.59 GPA Associate Degrees High Honors: 3.75 or higher GPA Honors: 3.50 to 3.74 GPA Perfect Attendance Students who have a perfect attendance record at the completion of their program (associate or associate/bachelor’s) will receive a certificate of merit along with a notation on their diploma. 70 This section includes additional information that will be helpful to you during your time as a student at The Culinary Institute of America. ADMISSIONS RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CIA STUDENTS The Admissions Department employs students between their sophomore and junior years as admissions seasonal demonstrators, who conduct admissions presentations and culinary demonstrations to prospective students in high school culinary classes around the country. Seasonal demonstrators are paid an hourly wage and awarded $6,000 towards the cost of tuition for their junior and senior years. If you’re interested, contact the Admissions Department for details. Also, if you are interested in sharing your experiences at The Culinary Institute of America with a high school or group in your home town, please let the Admissions Department know and you’ll be provided with literature to distribute to prospective students. CELL PHONES AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES Although cell phone and personal electronic devices are commonly used conveniences, they can be distracting and inhospitable when used inappropriately. Therefore, please do not use them in classroom situations, in the hallways of the academic facilities, in dining rooms, as you enter the kitchens, or as you wait to receive food. You are expected to put these items away if asked to do so by a CIA official. CONTINUING EDUCATION The CIA is here to support you throughout your career, with custom educational programs and materials designed to further your professional development. Through the college’s custom education programs, you can: m Contact CIA Consulting to design or participate in custom courses in areas such as culinary arts, world cuisines, baking and pastry, culinary technology, menu R&D, foodservice management, and professional wine studies at foundation, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. m Put your skills to the test by earning CIA ProChef ® Certification at one of three levels of industry-recognized achievement. m Demonstrate your wine knowledge to the world with a prestigious Certified Wine Professional™ credential from the CIA, offered at foundation and advanced levels at the college’s California campus. General Information St. Honoré Baking & Pastry Award Awarded to the student with excellent skills in baking and pastry courses General Information m Participate in conferences for industry professionals. m Reinforce your skills or train your team with a wide range of educational materials from the CIA. Available in a variety of media—from DVD and online to print publications and apps—these training materials cover knowledge areas as diverse as cooking methods, confectionery, front-of-the-house management, and more. Please visit www.ciachef.edu/academics or call 1-800-888-7850 to learn more. COPY CENTER Printed versions of course guides, PowerPoint presentations, and recipes are available through the Copy Center (adjacent to the mail room) for five cents per printed side. You can e-mail requests to copycenter@culinary.edu if required items are not stocked at the center. Color prints are available for 10 cents per printed side as well, but must be course-related and on Moodle. Due to the volume of requests, orders may take a day to a few days to complete. Only Culinary Cash is accepted as payment. Club leaders and bachelor’s degree students doing their dining event should always have faculty approval and know their club’s or event’s account number to charge before bringing any 71 COPY MACHINES There are three self-service printer/copier station locations on campus. Print from our labs as well as your own devices, including laptops and desktops, smartphones and tablets, Google Drive, Dropbox, and flash drives. Collect your prints when you’re ready using Culinary Cash at the Hilton Computer Center, library reference area, and St. Andrew’s computer lab (a 24/7 location). For information on using PrintMe, please go to the IT Student Computer Labs page on CIA Main Menu or visit us in the Hilton Computer Center. CULINARY CASH 72 Culinary Cash is a cash debit system placed on your student ID card. A minimum deposit of $25 is all that is needed to get started in the program. Culinary Cash is mandatory for all students who wish to print any material from the student computer labs. In addition to student computer labs, the library, all restaurants, and The Egg accept Culinary Cash. It can also be used to buy tickets from the Student Activities Office. After each transaction, the remaining dollar amount appears on each receipt, making it easy to monitor the balance. As an added convenience, students and their families may add funds to their Culinary Cash account using our online deposit system—GET Funds. This deposit system is available 24/7 and accepts MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or debit cards as payment options. At the end of your academic career, any balance on your Culinary Cash account will be transferred to your tuition account and applied to outstanding financial obligations. If the remaining balance is over $10, a refund must be requested via Student Financial and Registration Services. Unclaimed balances will be transferred to the Student Activities account. E-MAIL AND STUDENT PORTAL RESPONSIBILITY Students are responsible for checking their e-mail accounts and CIA Main Menu (the student portal) on a regular basis. The faculty and administration communicates with the student body through the college-issued e-mail account and CIA Main Menu. Additionally, you may access your grades, class schedules, housing information, billing, and other important information on CIA Main Menu. The college recommends that you check both resources often. EQUIPMENT The CIA has high-quality kitchen, bakeshop, and dining room equipment for use as teaching tools. It is important for these items to be available for student use during all class times. As a result, no one is allowed to borrow CIA equipment. China, flatware, and glassware are not to leave the kitchen or dining room to which they are assigned. You will face disciplinary action if you’re found to be in unauthorized possession of CIA equipment without proper approval documentation. EXHIBITION AND SHOWPIECES CIA students frequently prepare food displays and centerpieces to be exhibited at off-campus functions and shows. If you prepare an item for a show, you will create your artwork under the supervision of a CIA instructor. The results are entered as CIA showpieces and may not be used for per­sonal functions. IDENTIFICATION CARDS Identification cards are issued to all students and you must carry yours at all times. If you lose your card, you can get a replacement from the Student Affairs Office. A $5 nonrefundable fee will be placed on your student account when a replacement card is issued to you. Students are warned that the alteration or forgery of any information contained on a CIA-issued ID card, or of the card itself, is a serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct and the New York State Penal Law. You are not permitted to give your identification card to anyone under any circumstances. Such actions may result in sanctions ranging from demerits and fines to suspension. New York State considers this to be a crime punishable by fines and imprisonment. MAIL The mail room is located on the ground floor of Roth Hall, adjacent to the Health Services Office. Every student is required to have a campus mail box. Please be sure to memorize your box number and to always have your key with you. The mailroom cannot check boxes or give mail over the counter. To help speed up mail sorting, please also communicate your correct address to all correspondents. Failure to do so will delay your mail. The correct mailing address is as follows: Your name Campus Box Number (CBN) 1946 Campus Dr. Hyde Park, NY 12538 Due to the time of mail arrival, mail will not be in your box until 5 p.m. every day. Postal mail, including Registered, Express, Insured, and Certified, is normally delivered between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Federal Express and UPS normally delivers between 12:30 and 1 p.m. This also applies to Saturday mail delivery as well, except for Federal Express and UPS. You will be notified of package receipt with a purple slip in your mailbox. Please bring that slip and a valid photo ID to the mailroom window to pick up your package. The CIA mail room is not a post office, nor is it affiliated with the U.S. Postal Service. For your convenience, stamps may be purchased at the Barnes & Noble (Craig Claiborne) Bookstore. If you are mailing a large package, you will have to put stamps on it for the equivalent amount. For further postal needs, use the Hyde Park Post Office, located north of the college on Route 9. STUDENT DINING Student dining at The Culinary Institute of America is much more than a typical college meal plan. It’s an important part of the campus culture at the CIA, fostering community and teamwork by preparing and sharing meals together. Most important, student dining is a vital part of a CIA education, both for those students preparing the meals and those partaking in them. The college’s unique dining program is driven by the curriculum and provides the campus population with a vast array of menu options each class day. General Information General Information jobs to the Copy Center. Please provide originals that are ready to copy or print and allow at least 24 hours for us to work on your job. For your convenience, you can e-mail your jobs to copycenter@culinary.edu. MEALS The CIA’s standard meal plan provides a predetermined number of points for every regularly scheduled class day as part of your board fee. A set number of points may be deducted as an education requirement at a specific location or part of the class you are taking. You may purchase additional points that will allow for more meal options throughout the entire semester and may be used during the week, on weekends, and on other days when there are no scheduled classes. Meals are nontransferable. You must have your valid student ID card to be served. You should not give your ID card to another student for the purpose of obtaining a meal; this is a code of conduct violation subject to disciplinary action. You also must be in uniform or following the proper dress code to be served in Roth Hall. Uniform/proper dress code is not required in the Student Commons. The meal program may be modified in the event of severe weather or power outages. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS Understanding that some students may have medical restrictions—including food allergies and sensitivities—that affect their diet, the college’s Learning Strategies Center (LSC) staff is available to assist in addressing these limitations as they apply to the technical requirements of the curriculum. If you have a dietary restriction, you must provide medical documentation of that restriction to LSC staff. For information about reasonable accom- 73 General Information DELIVERY OF MEALS TO ROOM-BOUND STUDENTS If you’re unable to leave your residence hall room due to illness, a meal may be brought to you. You must observe the following procedures: 1.You must first be on file with the Student Health Office as being ill and absent from class. 2.You must initiate the request for a meal delivery from Dining Services. You should ask a classmate, roommate, or friend to assist you as the “runner” of your meal. 3.The chef and the kitchen will handle the meal just like any other order, except that the meal is served to the “runner.” 4.The “runner” should not miss a class to deliver a meal. Under no circumstances are non-disposable plates, utensils, or equipment to leave Roth Hall, the J. Willard Marriott Continuing Education Center, or The Egg. Students who violate this policy will be assessed a $25 fine. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT If you accept part-time or occasional employment to perform culinary services for outside organizations, you do so as a private individual and not as an agent of the CIA. Any request from an outside organization for the donation of services intended to represent the CIA or on behalf of the CIA should be forwarded to the special events and community relations manager, for review and approval by the appropriate division head to determine if the CIA will participate. In all cases, the CIA reserves the right to control the use of its name in connection with any services performed by its authorized agents, and proposed uses must 74 be approved by the vice president—admissions and marketing. PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOS, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Periodically, photographers and videographers will be on campus to take photographs or videos that may be used in CIA advertising, in publications, or on our website. As a condition of your enrollment, you grant The Culinary Institute of America the right to reproduce, use, exhibit, display, broadcast, distribute, and create derivative works of college-related photographs, videotapes, or other electronic media that include your image or your participation in classes for use in promoting, publicizing, or explaining the college and its activities. If you do not wish to have your image or class projects used by the CIA in this way, please see the director of creative services in Roth Hall. Also, you are not allowed to use any intellectual property of The Culinary Institute of America (including, but not limited to, CIA photography, videos, and logos) without the permission of the director of creative services. RESTAURANTS AMERICAN BOUNTY RESTAURANT With a focus on the seasons and products of the Hudson Valley, contemporary and traditional regional dishes are brought to life at the American Bounty Restaurant in an honest and flavorful way. Rounded out with a first-class American wine list and comfortable warm service, this casually elegant restaurant sets the stage for an unparalleled dining experience in New York’s Hudson Valley. APPLE PIE BAKERY CAFÉ Featuring baked goods and café cuisine in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, the café offers everything from savory items to fresh artisan breads and from elegant pastries to luxurious confections that tempt the palate. As assortment of cold and hot beverages complete the café experience. THE BOCUSE RESTAURANT Sleek and strikingly contemporary, this French restaurant is named for the most famous chef in France, Paul Bocuse. The Bocuse Restaurant re-imagines the execution of classic French cuisine through the lens of ultra-modern cooking techniques, brings a new style of casual yet sophisticated service, and offers a breathtaking architectural interior design. With an exceptional French wine list and innovative cocktail program, The Bocuse Restaurant is a unique and exciting world-class dining experience. RISTORANTE CATERINA DE’ MEDICI Truly authentic regional Italian cuisine takes center stage at Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici, a sophisticated dining room overlooking a stunning herb and rose garden. Enjoy wood oven pizza and other simple rustic dishes in the more casual Al Forno Trattoria. Dining at this grand Tuscan-style villa is a culinary escape to another world without ever having to leave the beautiful Hudson Valley. DISCOUNTS AND RESERVATIONS All students are entitled to a 25% discount for themselves and three guests at The Bocuse Restaurant and the American Bounty Restaurant, Tuesday through Thursday. The 25% discount is available in the Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici Monday through Thursday. A 10% student discount is available in the Al Forno area of the Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici from 11:30 a.m.– 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Students also receive a 10% discount in the Apple Pie Bakery Café on food items only. Each student will receive an invitation from the president to dine with a guest in one of the public restaurants. These invitations are not transferable and not replaceable. To help prevent misplaced or lost invitations we encourage you to use them towards the beginning of your educational stay with us. The invitation may be used Monday through Thursday during any month, excluding October. The exception would be if a graduation falls on a day other than Friday, the invitations may not be used the day before graduation. Only students who are 21 or older will be permitted to drink alcoholic beverages, but since this is an educational experience, we must limit your alcohol consumption to 6 oz. regardless of your age. Make reservations for lunch or dinner by calling ext. 4901 (campus phone) or 845-451-6608 (off campus or from your cell), or by visiting CIA website at www.ciarestaurantgroup.com (except when using your student invitation). SERVICE CHARGE General Information modations for class assignments, product handling, and/or student dining options as related to medical dietary restrictions, please contact the Learning Strategies Center at 845-451-1298. If you have non-medical dietary restrictions or other dietary needs, contact Dining Services at 845-905-4517. A key component of the education process at the CIA is learning how to deliver outstanding service. As an enrolled student in a restaurant class or as a student worker in a restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America, you are not permitted to accept tips. This is in accordance with IRS regulations and the CIA Student Code of Conduct (see page 78, section 7). If you are registered for a restaurant class and are found to be taking a tip in that class, you will fail the class. If you are an employed student working in a restaurant and are found to be taking a tip, you will lose your privilege to work on campus for the remainder of your stay at the college. The CIA’s adherence of this no-tipping policy as a campus-wide directive allows for the best possible customer service at all times. In light of this policy, and to keep your experience focused on education, we have included a 17% service charge on each restaurant check. All monies from the service charge are returned to students through scholarships, support of student activities, and the purchase of graduation jackets. TELEPHONE MESSAGES We suggest you let your family and friends know your cell phone number. The CIA isn’t equipped to handle a large volume of telephone messages, so only emergency calls will be taken through the switchboard, Student Affairs Office, Residence Life Office, or Safety Office. 75 General Information REQUIRED INFORMATION USE OF THE ELEVATOR Please remember that a medical permit is required for students to ride the elevator in Roth Hall. An exception is made for students delivering heavy materials required for a class that could only be transported via the elevator. WEATHER Due to the large number of students living on campus, classes will rarely be canceled as a result of bad weather. If you miss classes, you will be marked absent for the class sessions for which you are not present. If you live off campus, use your own judgment before attempting to drive. Our Inclement Weather Policy provides for possible delays in AM classes, early closing, or complete closing for the day. Delayed openings will be announced by 5:30 a.m. or earlier. If weather is such that the breakfast portion of the HighVolume Production Cookery class needs to be delayed or canceled, a decision will be made by midnight. Any closings or delays will be posted on our home page at www.ciachef.edu, and are available via our weather hotline (845-905-4444) and on the following radio stations: Dutchess/Ulster Counties WPDH—101.5, 106.1 FM WRRV—92.7, 96.9 FM MIX 97—97.7 FM 76 In addition, you’ll be notified through our Mass Notification System on campus. All students are urged to register for this free service. An invitation to join will be sent to your CIA student e-mail account. Student Code of Conduct The Student Code of Conduct promotes the necessary order, safety, and security of the CIA community and safeguards the individual and collective rights of everyone on campus. Actions by individuals or groups which interfere with the orderly functions of the CIA or actions that endanger any member of the community will not be tolerated. You have the right to conduct your personal life and behave as you wish, as long as you don’t interfere with the rights of others or the educational process. ARTICLE I: JUDICIAL AUTHORITY A.Any member of the CIA community may report violations of the code directly to the Student Affairs Office or to any appropriate faculty or staff member. Violations of the code will also be considered when information is provided from one who is not a member of the college community. B. The associate vice president and dean—student affairs or the appointed designee has the judicial authority to assess penalties and sanctions in accordance with Article III, Section B. Reported violations may be referred to other individuals or offices for resolution. C.Appeal: See Article III, Section A (3). Note: Violations involving harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct must follow the process outlined in the Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination Policy to address, adjudicate, and appeal such violations. (see page 100). ARTICLE II: JURISDICTION AND PROSCRIBED CONDUCT A. JURISDICTION OF THE CIA Unless otherwise specified in the CIA’s written regulations, CIA jurisdiction and discipline is limited to conduct on the premises, conduct during CIA-sponsored field trips or off-campus educational activities, conduct during externship or intersession periods, or conduct which adversely affects the college community and/or the pursuit of its objectives. Arrest for criminal activity off campus may also affect a student’s status. B. CONDUCT: RULES AND REGULATIONS Violations of the code include, but are not limited to, the behavior outlined below. The administration may, at its discretion, bring charges against any student who conducts himself or herself in violation of the CIA’s rules or regulations. Any student found to have committed the following misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in Article III: Section 1. Verbal or physical conduct or any form of retaliation that threatens or endangers the health or safety of oneself or others, whether actual or implied, or results in personal injury to oneself or others. Student Code of Conduct All CIA correspondence is sent to your CIA e-mail address. Students must provide the Registrar’s Office with the following information: permanent address and current phone number, emergency address and phone number, and–if you are living off campus–a local address. Everyone must supply a current cell phone number (or land line) at which they can be reached. Each semester, it is your responsibility to update this information with Student Financial and Registration Services. THE WOLF—97.3 FM WPBM—94.3 FM Section 2. Illegal or unauthorized possession or use of any type of firearms, including but not limited to BB or other pellet/air guns, paint guns, explosive fireworks, martial arts weapons, combustibles, open flames, or knives (except for small pocket knives and knives specifically required by the CIA for laboratory classes) or the possession of any other weapon or instrument which could be used to inflict injury, or which might cause a person to believe he or she may be in danger of being harmed. Section 3. The possession, solicitation, sale, distribution, or use of any illegal drugs or substances on the CIA campus, even in cases where a student may have a medical prescription for the use of such drugs or substances; the possession of drugrelated paraphernalia (e.g., bongs, pipes, syringes) or the use of hookahs; the use of legal substances in an illegal manner; being in the presence of anyone using illegal drugs or legal substances in an illegal manner. A search warrant may be authorized by Student Affairs or a designee, and a search of a residence hall room conducted by Campus Safety, if drug activity is suspected regardless if the activity took place on or off campus. 77 Section 4. Behavior, on or off campus, which would tend to damage the reputation of the CIA or its students, or which would tend to cause any injury or hardship to anyone. This includes, but is not limited to, non-payment of bills, writing checks with insufficient funds, providing misleading information, or misrepresentation of student status. Section 6. Vandalism, defacement, damage to, or careless use of any part of Culinary Institute premises or the personal property of any member of the college community. Section 7. Violations of any federal, state, or local law or regulation, such as students working in CIA restaurants accepting tips, or students convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI). These may result in prosecution and sanctions by civil authorities. However, violations which adversely affect the interests and reputation of the CIA may result in disciplinary action being taken against any student by the college itself, independently of civil authorities. (Please refer to page 81, C, for additional information.) Section 8. Violation of the campus alcohol policy, including, but not limited to, the following: a. Consuming alcohol in a public or communal area (e.g., parking lots, gazebos, athletic fields, halls, lounges, kitchens, alcohol-free CIA-sponsored events, etc.) b. Providing minors with alcohol c. Consumption of alcohol by a minor (tasting is permitted in a class supervised by a CIA instructor) d. Possession of alcohol by a minor (includes possession of empty containers of alcohol and brands of “low/no” alcohol malt or wine beverages) e. Engaging in inappropriate behavior involving alcohol 78 g. Consuming or possessing an excessive amount of alcohol (not to exceed twelve 12-ounce containers of beer or pre-mixed beverage alcohol, or two 750ml bottles of wine, or one-fifth of distilled alcohol) per resident. Guests may not bring additional alcohol that would exceed the permitted amount for a resident. h. Students over 21 may not be present in a room with minors if there is alcohol in the room. The exception is if one roommate is under 21, as long as both roommates are the only two people in the room at the time the alcohol is present. i. Students over 21 may not consume alcohol if there are minors present. j. Students under 21 may not be present in a room if there is alcohol in the room except if one roommate is over 21 as long as both roommates are the only two people in the room at the time the alcohol is present. k. Hosting a party (defined as more than 10 non-residents present in a room, suite, or townhouse) in which alcohol is present l. Consuming alcohol in Hudson Hall m.Possessing alcohol in Hudson Hall (Also refer to the CIA’s Alcohol Policy on page 89.) n. Being in the presence of anyone with alcohol in Hudson Hall o. Excessive number of empty alcohol containers Section 9. Tampering with or damaging any mechanism that is part of the fire alarm or fire suppression system (fire extinguisher, smoke detector, sprinkler, etc.), including willfully, or through negligence, causing a fire alarm to sound, or failing to evacuate the building when an alarm sounds. The violations listed above are very serious, potentially endangering all campus residents. Thus, sanctions can include fines as high as $2,000, dismissal from the college, and additional arrest, prosecution, and possible imprisonment by civil authorities. Section 10. Furnishing false information to the CIA or making false statements or false reports to CIA officials; engaging in forgery, alteration, or improper use of any CIA record, key(s), identification card, or other document; withholding information a student knew or reasonably should have known to disclose to the college; or information which has been requested by a member of the CIA community who is authorized to request such information. The use of false identification is a crime under state law. l. Excessive furniture in room (non-CIA) Section 11. Failure to comply with directions of, or interference with, any CIA official, faculty, or staff member, including the failure to properly identify oneself or to produce an identification card when requested to do so. r. Unauthorized room change, failure to complete scheduled room change, or occupying both sides of the room Section 12. Violation of the Residence Hall License Agreement, including, but not limited to, the following: a. Possession of contraband items (e.g., official street signs, CIA furniture, dishware, etc.) prohibited by law or CIA policy; the presence of such items in a student’s room is considered possession b. Violation of guest policy c. Violation of quiet hours and/or disturbing others during non-quiet hours both inside and/or outside the residence halls m.Having a dart board with steel-pointed darts in a residence hall room n. Improper disposal of trash o. Failure to prepare room for incoming students p. Participating in hall or courtyard sports q. Smoking in residence halls (including the use of electronic cigarettes); this includes hallways, lounges, TV lounges, computer labs, kitchens, laundry rooms, student rooms, etc. s. Failure to check out properly t. Violations of the CIA Code of Conduct occurring in a residence hall room, whether or not the actual residents are present u. Tampering and/or damage to window screens v. Engaging in commercial activities in a residence hall or solicitation on behalf of an outside party, such as distribution or posting of leaflets or flyers w.Failure to follow proper closing policies for summer or winter breaks x. Failure to maintain appropriate cleanliness in your residence hall room/suite or bathroom­ d. Unauthorized alterations of a room including painting, construction of lofts, or installing hooks in the ceilings or walls Section 13. Violations of the Professionalism, Uniform, and Hygiene Policy. (Please refer to page 65 for additional information.) e. Possession of pets Section 14. Unprofessional conduct, including, but not limited to, the use of foul language, insulting behavior, or other personal conduct (including spitting in public areas, or discarding cigarette butts or litter on the ground, in wooded areas and ponds, or otherwise not in proper receptacles) which would tend to demean the reputation of CIA students, staff, faculty, visitors, or guests; failure to honor part-time or volunteer work commitments to CIA offices or to attend scheduled job interviews arranged through the Office of Career Services. f. Cooking in rooms, including the use or possession of heating coils and open flames g. Unauthorized refrigerator or microwave h. Possession or burning of candles or incense i. Failure to attend a mandatory meeting j. Violation of a CIA policy by a guest (student hosts are responsible for ensuring their guests’ compliance with CIA policy) k. Violation of fire/safety regulations Student Code of Conduct Student Code of Conduct Section 5. Attempted or actual theft of CIA property or property of a member of the college or local community. This includes theft of services or unauthorized use of CIA property, equipment, facilities, or services. f. Possession of, or being in the presence of, a beer keg/tap system, or beer games (e.g., beer pong, flip cup, funneling) 79 Section 16. Theft or other abuse of computer time or phone service including, but not limited to, the following: a. Unauthorized entry into a file for any purpose, including to use, read, or change its contents b. Unauthorized transfer of a file c. Unauthorized use of another person’s identity and/or password d. Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member, or college official e. Use of computers or personal electronic devices to send inappropriate messages f. Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operation of the CIA computing system g. Fraudulent use of phone service h. Improper use of personal access code number Section 17. Tampering with, damaging, or compromising any equipment that is part of the door access system or campus surveillance system (doors, card readers, locks, closed-circuit TV cameras, etc.). These systems are in place to help protect the safety and security of all residents. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: a. Improper entry into a building without permission, or without using properly issued keys or ID card access. b. Improper use of an access card (your own or one belonging to another person). 80 c. Propping open a door to prevent it from closing and/or locking properly. h. Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under this code d. Forcing open a door or window through any means other than through proper use of a door access card or key. i. Actually influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the judicial system e. “Piggybacking”—entering a building by waiting for someone else to enter or exit, without using your own access card or key, or because you do not have access privileges. The college considers the above to be the equivalent of “breaking and entering” as defined in most criminal codes. Violations of any of the above are very serious, and may result in fines up to $2,000, dismissal from the college, and arrest and prosecution by civil authorities. Students are cautioned to not allow access to residence halls by any person that they do not know personally. Immediately report all suspicious persons or activities to Campus Safety (845-451-1268 or, if calling from a campus phone, ext. 1111). Section 18. Abuse of the judicial system including, but not limited to, the following: a. Failure to obey the summons of the Judiciary Board or a CIA official b. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before the Judiciary Board c. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a judicial proceeding d. Initiating a judicial proceeding when you know there is no cause to do so e. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the judicial system f. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of the Judiciary Board prior to, and/or during, the course of the judiciary proceeding g. Engaging in inappropriate verbal or physical conduct towards a member of the Judiciary Board prior to, during, and/or after a judicial proceeding C. VIOLATIONS OF LAW AND CIA DISCIPLINE 1.If a student is charged with an off-campus violation of a federal, state, or local law or regulation, but not with any other violation of the Student Code of Conduct, disciplinary action may be taken and sanctions imposed for misconduct that demonstrates a disregard for the college or local community. 2.The CIA’s disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with violation of a law or regulation that is also a violation of this code. Proceedings under this code may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following any civil or criminal proceedings off campus. 3.When a student is charged by federal, state, or local authorities with a violation of law, the CIA will not request or agree to special consideration for that individual because of his or her status as a student. If the alleged offense is also the subject of a proceeding before a judicial board under this code, however, the college may advise off-campus authorities of the existence of this code and of how such matters will be handled within the CIA community. The college will cooperate fully with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student violators. Individual students and faculty members, acting in their personal capacities, remain free to interact with governmental representatives as they deem appropriate. The CIA reserves the right to defer or pursue any disciplinary proceeding during a related criminal or administrative proceeding. ARTICLE III: JUDICIAL POLICIES A. CHARGES AND HEARINGS 1.Any member of the CIA community may file charges against any student for misconduct. Charges will be prepared in writing and directed to one of the deans in the Student Affairs Office. Any charge should be submitted within 30 days of the realization and/or discovery of the alleged violation, exclusive of holidays. This time limit does not include charges as a result of criminal acts which involve offcampus law enforcement authorities or if existing laws prohibit this time limit. 2.One of the Student Affairs deans will direct an investigation along with other college professional staff members to determine whether the charges merit sanctions, or if the matter may be resolved by other means. The judgment of violations is rendered on the basis of common sense, where a reasonable belief exists that a violation has occurred and is deemed sufficient to issue sanctions. If this is found to be the case, either one of the deans or his or her designee will issue a judgment and a penalty. The college does not operate under the auspices of “beyond a reasonable doubt.” This legal precept is reserved for the criminal courts of the local, state, and federal judicial systems. No college official can promise you that discipline will be overlooked if you cooperate with the official or provide any additional information when asked. Cooperation from students is expected, but disciplinary sanctions are always consistent according to the particular violation. All decisions related to a charge or charges against a student will be presented to the accused student in writing. Student Code of Conduct Student Code of Conduct Section 15. Participation in a campus activity or demonstration which disrupts the normal operations of the CIA and infringes upon the rights of other members of the college community; leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any campus building or area; intentional obstruction which unreasonably interferes with freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular, on campus. An attempt to make a change to a campus policy or practice via petition is not permitted. 3.Appeals a. A decision reached by the dean may be appealed to the Judiciary Board by adjudged student(s) or complainant(s) within three weekdays, exclusive of holidays, of the issuance of the decision. Such appeals will 81 b. The chief justice of the Judiciary Board will decide whether an appeal hearing will be granted. If the appeal is not granted, the student can take no further action to overturn the dean’s decision unless the sanction includes loss of campus housing, suspension, or dismissal from the college. In such cases only, the student may file a written appeal of the Board’s recommendation to the associate vice president and dean— student affairs, the final step in the appeal process. c. There are four independent qualifying bases upon which an appeal hearing will be granted by the Judiciary Board. The Board will decide whether or not one or more of these criteria have been met: i. The decision reached regarding the adjudged student was based on substantial evidence, that is, whether the facts of the case were sufficient to establish that a violation of this code occurred and the adjudged student committed the violation. ii. The sanction(s) imposed was appropriate for the violation of this code the student was found to have committed. ii. The procedures were properly followed. iv. New evidence is available to alter the original determination. 5.Hearings will be conducted by the Judiciary Board according to the following guidelines: a. Unless otherwise provided in this code, hearings will be conducted in private. No one outside the board, with the exception of the CIA administration and a Student Government Association officer, will be allowed to be present at the hearing without the consent of the chief justice. No one may inspect the records of the board without permission from the chief justice. The presence of a Student Government officer is a courtesy extended by the Judiciary Board. Therefore, it is not mandatory that the officer attend hearings. The officer can act only as an observer and will be allowed to ask questions for clarification purposes only but will not be allowed in the Boardroom during deliberations. b. In hearings involving more than one adjudged student, the chief justice, at his or her discretion, may permit the hearings concerning each of the students to be conducted separately. d. If an appeal hearing is granted, a date and time will be set by the chief justice of the Judiciary Board. c. The adjudged may have access to evidence which supports the charges and dean’s decision. e. Appeals of violations under Section B12 should be made to the Residence Life Office. d. The adjudged has the right to be assisted by an advisor, at his or her own expense. The adjudged is responsible for presenting his or her own case and, therefore, advisors are not permitted to speak or to participate directly in any hearings before the college’s Judiciary Board. Attorneys are permitted f. Written warnings, residence hall closing violations, and administratively issued demerits for not completing a required educational program cannot be appealed. 82 4.The Judiciary Board is empowered to recommend to the deans the elimination or alteration of the penalties or sanctions previously decided. The deans will review the recommendations made by the Board and either uphold the sanctions or make changes. If necessary, a copy of the amended sanctions will be sent to the student appellant within a few days after the hearing. to serve in the role of an advisor only in instances where a criminal charge has been filed against the accused student. e. The adjudged will have the opportunity to challenge any one judge whom he or she believes may be prejudiced about his or her case. f. The adjudged will have the right to present witnesses, subject to the right of the cross examination by the Judiciary Board. g. Pertinent records, exhibits, and written statements may be accepted as evidence for consideration by the Judiciary Board at the discretion of the chief justice. h. All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the chief justice. i. After the hearing, the Judiciary Board will determine, by majority vote, whether the student has violated the section(s) of this code the student was adjudged to have violated. j. The Judiciary Board’s determination will be made on the basis of whether it is more likely than not that the adjudged student violated this code. 6.There will be a single verbatim record, such as a tape recording, of all hearings before the Judiciary Board. The record will be the property of The Culinary Institute of America. 7.Students will be notified of the date, time, and place of their scheduled hearing. If the student fails to appear, the evidence in support of the charge(s) will be presented, considered, and adjudicated in the student’s absence. B. SANCTIONS 1. The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to have violated this code. Any combination of sanctions listed in this section may be imposed for any single violation. a. Warning: A notice in writing informing the student that he or she is violating or has vio- lated college regulations, and warning that repeat violations will result in more severe disciplinary sanctions. A verbal warning may occasionally be given to allow a student to correct a violation in a timely manner. b. Demerits: One to 10 demerits may be assessed for verified violations of this code. An accumulation of 10 demerits may result in suspension or dismissal from the CIA. Demerits may disqualify a student from becoming a resident assistant, participating in the Manager-in-Training (MIT) Program, living in specific residence halls, or holding certain student offices. Student Code of Conduct Student Code of Conduct be in writing and will be delivered to the chief justice or his/her designee. c. Probation: Probation for a designated time may be assigned. Probation may include certain specific directives that the student is instructed to follow, a warning that additional sanctions may be assigned for further violations, and a signed behavioral contract agreement. d. Loss of Privileges: Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time. This includes, but is not limited to, any and all privileges pertaining to campus housing, operating and parking motor vehicles, use of the Student Recreation Center, visitation, student employment, or use of any campus facility or service. e. Fines: Fines may be assessed. The amount will reflect the degree of seriousness of the violation. All fines are considered legitimate debts to the CIA, and non-payment may result in any of the stated penalties, prevention from continuation in classes, and/or prevention from attending the graduation ceremony, receiving of the diploma, and receiving copies of student transcripts and records. Fines are usually given in addition to demerits during the student’s last nine weeks at the college. f. Restitution: Compensation for loss, 83 damage, or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement. h. Residence Hall Suspension: Separation of the student from the residence halls for a definite period of time. Students with serious disciplinary records are not permitted to reside in or visit residence halls as deemed appropriate. i. Residence Hall Dismissal: Permanent separation of the student from the residence halls. Students dismissed from the residence halls are not allowed to visit the residence halls or the grounds adjacent to them. j. Completion of an Alcohol Education or Rehabilitation Program: Successful completion of an approved alcohol or substance abuse rehabilitation or educational program may be required as a condition for continued matriculation if the violation(s) involves alcohol, illegal drugs, or the abuse or misuse of any legal drugs. This may include required drug testing by the treatment facility or the college. k. Required Assessment or Educational Sessions: A completed assessment or educational session by a licensed counselor or medical doctor may be required for students exhibiting behavioral concerns that compromise the safety of oneself or others. l. Involuntary Leave of Absence: Significant concerns regarding health and wellness may require the college to place a student on an involuntary leave of absence until said concern is addressed. m. Suspension: Suspension from the CIA is often for 15 weeks to one year, but may be for lesser or greater periods of time. Suspen- 84 n. Dismissal: Permanent separation of the student from the CIA. o. No Contact Orders: No Contact Orders (NCOs) are temporary directives issued by the Student Affairs Office prohibiting communication between or among designated students when, in the judgment of the CIA, there is reason to believe that an order would be in the best interest of all parties. NCOs prohibit all forms of communication between students: direct or indirect, written, electronic, or through a third party. NCOs are not similar to court-imposed restraining orders and do not guarantee that designated parties will avoid sightings or interactions in class, on the campus, or in the local community. In some circumstances, an NCO may restrict a student from parts of the campus where he/she would not have to engage in required academic activities. 2.Following are those sanctions that may be imposed upon groups or organizations: a. Those sanctions which are listed above in Article III, Section B (1) (a–n) b. Deactivation: loss of all privileges, including CIA recognition, for a specified period of time 3.NOTE: Other than suspension or dismissal from the CIA, disciplinary sanctions will not be made part of the student’s permanent academic record. All disciplinary sanctions, however, are a part of the student’s confidential record main- tained in the Student Affairs Office. After a period of five years from the student’s date of last enrollment in any degree program, all sanctions—except dismissal from campus housing, suspension, and dismissal from the college— are removed from the confidential record. C. IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL Under the following circumstances, the associate vice president and dean—student affairs or a designee may impose a CIA suspension or dismissal or residence hall suspension or dismissal. 1.Immediate suspension or dismissal may be imposed only: a. To ensure the safety and well-being of members of the college community or preservation of property Student Code of Conduct Student Code of Conduct g. Community Service: Work assignments, providing a useful service to the CIA campus community for a specified number of hours. sion may take effect immediately upon the dean’s decision, and includes suspension from classes, residence halls, and all campus visitations, unless specifically authorized. Any student arrested by the civil authorities and charged with a felony may be immediately suspended from classes, pending further decision by the deans. Suspensions may result in the same loss of privileges as listed under Article III, Section B (1)(b): “Demerits”. b. To ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety and well-being c. If the student poses a definite threat of disruption of, or interference with, the normal operations of the college 2.During the suspension or dismissal, students will be denied access to the residence halls and/or to the campus (including classes) and/or all other CIA activities or privileges for which the student might otherwise be eligible, as one of the deans may determine to be appropriate. ARTICLE IV: INTERPRETATION AND REVISION A.Any questions of interpretation regarding this code will be referred to the associate vice president and dean of student affairs or his/her designee for final determination. B. This code of conduct will be reviewed from time to time under the direction of the associate vice president and dean of student affairs or his/her designee. 85 Student Rights At The Culinary Institute of America, it is our goal and duty to create a welcoming, tolerant campus that’s free of bias and discrimination while fostering respect and consideration. Our students can only grow in an environment that encourages freedom of expression with responsibility and embraces all cultures while celebrating the uniqueness of each individual. This section outlines ways you can protect your rights and help us maintain an enriching campus experience for all students. In order to protect the educational integrity of the CIA student experience and ensure a positive living and learning environment, all CIA students have the following rights and responsibilities. The CIA Student Government Association (SGA) and college administration have both agreed to review this document annually. 1. Students have the right to choose a major and receive courses that satisfy their educational goals. 8. Students have the right to be represented by a democratically elected Student Government Association. Furthermore, students have the right to run for offices for which they are eligible on the Student Government Association without discrimination based on age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any protected group or classification under federal or state law. 2. Students have the right to be treated in a respectful and professional manner in all forms of communication and interaction with college personnel. 9. Students have the right to have appropriate issues, questions, and concerns addressed through the Student Government Association. Through the SGA’s regularly scheduled open/ public meetings, appropriate concerns may be brought to the college’s administration for review and consideration. Furthermore, students have the right to be informed on policy changes that involve the student body. 3. Students have the right to receive information making them aware of opportunities for personal and academic growth within the CIA. 4. Students have the right to never be graded on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any protected group or classification under the law. 5. Students have the right to learn in an environment free from political, religious, and anti-religious influences, although understanding that the college encourages appropriate discourse on such matters as a function of its efforts to promote diversity, knowledge, tolerance, and community responsibility. 86 7. Students in the Bachelor of Professional Studies degree programs have a right to be given, approximately two weeks prior to online registration, all required information regarding courses and professors. Students in the Associate in Occupational Studies degree programs have a right to view their subsequent semester schedules online two to three weeks prior to the new semester. 10.Students have the right to initiate, organize, or join any club, organization, or campus activity, within guidelines established by the college, without discrimination towards age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any protected group or classification under federal or state law. If necessary, hosts of such events will make reasonable accommodations to include all students. 11.Students have the right to an appeal process for judiciary and academic issues as outlined within the Student Handbook. 12.Students have the right to request and receive accurate information regarding their financial obligations to the college. Students shall be provided with a payment policy that is clear and readily accessible through the Student Handbook and CIA Main Menu, the student web portal. 13.Students have the right to expect that the college will strive to provide a safe campus community; participating and sharing in this responsibility by observing and practicing appropriate behavior. 14.Students have the right to express differences of opinion both inside and outside of the classroom, while acknowledging their responsibility to do so with civility and respect. 15.Students have the responsibility to be respectful of all others in the college community, including guests and visitors, and to conduct themselves in a professional manner. 16.Students have the responsibility to be respectful of the college’s property and the personal property of all members of the campus. 17.Students have the responsibility to recognize that student actions, both on and off campus, reflect upon the individuals involved and upon the entire college community. 18.Students have the responsibility to recognize the college’s obligation to provide an educational atmosphere both inside and outside of the classroom. 19. Students have the responsibility to be fully acquainted with the published college student rules and expectations, and to comply with them and the laws of the land. aging campus and classroom atmosphere which inspires the participation of all students. The CIA celebrates the differences students, faculty, and staff bring to the campus. Only with this diversity of knowledge and people can we effectively address the challenges of an increasingly multicultural society and the ever-growing foodservice and hospitality industry. It is the responsibility of faculty and staff members to review their classroom and campus behaviors, and those of any staff they supervise, to ensure students are encouraged, are valued, and receive equitable treatment and evaluation regardless of individual differences. STUDENT QUESTIONS Many times when you have a question, you can resolve it on your own by speaking with the party involved. If, however, after speaking with the student or employee, you do not feel the matter is addressed, you may see the following college officials: Student Rights Student Rights STUDENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6. Students have the right to be exposed to differing points of view within our industry, including topics that might be currently controversial and/or reflect other practical methodologies. CURRICULUM AND FACULTY QUESTIONS m Deans and Associate Deans in Education FINANCIAL QUESTIONS m Director—Financial Aid m Director—Student Financial and Registration Services REGISTRATION AND COURSE SCHEDULING QUESTIONS m Student Financial and Registration Services RESIDENCE LIFE QUESTIONS m Associate Dean—Residence Life m Director—Residential Campus Life m Senior Area Coordinator/Residence Directors GENERAL STUDENT QUESTIONS m Associate Dean—Students CAMPUS CLIMATE The Culinary Institute of America, with its international faculty and emphasis on cuisines from around the world, values the diversity of its students and is committed to providing an encour- m Associate Vice President and Dean—Student Affairs For information on the Program Integrity Rule, please see the CIA Academic Catalog or visit the Consumer Information page at www.ciachef.edu. 87 Student Policies This section will help you become familiar with the CIA’s policies and regulations governing student life. You have the right to an enjoyable and productive experience at the college, and these policies and regulations help ensure such an environment for all students. ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICIES The Culinary Institute of America is committed to the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. In addition, the CIA is committed to supporting and adhering to local, state, and federal laws regarding alcohol consumption and the prohibition on the use of illicit or controlled drugs and other substances. The CIA imposes sanctions for illegal alcohol or drug use and violation of this policy. In addition, individuals violating the law with the use of alcohol and drugs may be subject to criminal charges as applicable under local, state, or federal law. The CIA will cooperate fully with all civil authorities and enforcement agencies. POLICY STATEMENT ALCOHOL POLICY The CIA is committed to creating and maintaining a campus and work environment that is free of drug and alcohol abuse and complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing the service and consumption of alcohol and the use and possession of illegal substances. The CIA prohibits: m The unlawful use, manufacture, distribution, dispensation, sale, transportation, purchase, or possession of any non-prescription drugs or controlled substances on its owned, operated, or controlled property or any other location m Possession of drug paraphernalia m The unlawful service, distribution, sale, possession, consumption, or other unlawful use of alcoholic beverages m Unlawful behaviors involving alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances, including but not limited to underage drinking, public intoxication that impacts the CIA, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and manufacturing, distributing, and using false identification m The unlawful use, purchase, and distribution of medication, including but not limited to prescription and over-the-counter medications 88 m Any activities involving the forced consumption of alcohol or drugs, including activities encouraging consumption of large amounts of alcohol or repeated consumption of alcohol in a confined amount of time The CIA takes seriously the problems which commonly arise from alcohol misuse and has implemented an alcohol consumption policy. It is our goal to continually reinforce responsible alcohol consumption through educational, counseling, and rehabilitative programs. Alcohol addiction, disruptive and destructive behavior, and the destruction of individual health and talents are dangers which require recognition and prevention. The CIA’s alcohol consumption policy is based on the following underlying beliefs: 1.Whether you use alcoholic beverages is your decision. The alcohol consumption policy encourages responsible consumption by students of legal age who choose to use alcohol. The policy also respects the decisions of everyone who chooses to abstain. 2.The CIA’s mission is twofold: to provide the highest quality culinary education in the world and to create an environment conducive to professional and social growth. Drinking patterns which interfere with these goals are unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action. The CIA supports, and is subject to, the laws of Dutchess County and the State of New York. All college policies and procedures must conform to local and state laws governing the service and consumption of alcohol and the use and possession of illegal substances. General Rules Governing Campus Alcohol Use Underage Consumption of Alcohol New York State and the campus alcohol policy limit possession and consumption to those students 21 years of age or older. 1.You may not give alcoholic beverages to anyone under the legal drinking age. This includes purchasing alcoholic beverages for underage students, or in any way allowing them to take, have, or help themselves to alcoholic beverages. 2.You cannot engage in any public consumption of alcoholic beverages in or on CIA-owned facilities or properties. The exceptions to this regulation are when consumption is part of the legal, accepted course work within the college’s classrooms and laboratories, during approved school functions, and at the Student Commons in designated areas. 3.Open containers of any alcoholic beverage are prohibited in any indoor or outdoor public area of the CIA, including but not limited to parking areas; athletic fields; gazebos; outdoor patios; sidewalks and walkways; or residence hall corridors, lounges, meeting/study rooms, laundry rooms, kitchen areas, and the wooded area north of the main campus. 4.Beer kegs are not permitted anywhere on campus except in approved campus restaurants. Possession of a keg will result in the assessment of nine demerits. Excessive amounts of alcohol are not permitted in residence hall rooms or at informal gatherings. The limit in any student room on campus is twelve 12-ounce containers of beer or pre-mixed beverage alcohol, two 750 ml bottles of wine, or one-fifth of distilled alcohol per resident who is at least 21 years of age. Alcohol present or stored in the common areas of the suites in the lodges or in the common areas in a townhouse is limited to twentyfour 12-ounce containers of beer or pre-mixed beverage alcohol, four 750 ml bottles of wine, or one-fifth of distilled spirits. Guests may not bring additional amounts. Possession of excessive amounts of alcohol will result in beverage confiscation, fines, and demerits, with penalties increasing for repeated offenses. 5.Beer or other alcohol-related drinking games (i.e., beer pong, funneling, and flip cups) are strictly prohibited. Also prohibited are “all-youcan-drink” activities. 6.Any member of the CIA administration can terminate an activity involving alcohol in your room at any time. 7.If you are in possession of any alcohol in violation of the campus Alcohol Policy, it will be confiscated and disposed of by residence directors, resident assistants, safety officers, and/ or any other designated CIA staff. Confiscation of alcohol may take place under the following conditions: a. If you’re under the New York State legal drinking age of 21 years. Student Policies Student Policies PURPOSE m The reckless or intentional acts that endanger mental or physical health or conduct that creates a substantial risk of injury to a person in the course of initiation or affiliation with any organization, club, or institution b. If you’re endangering yourself by continuing to possess or consume alcohol, even if you’re of legal drinking age. c. If you possess an open container or consume alcohol in a public area such as a corridor, lounge, stairwell, bathroom, or any other public area on campus. d. If you are 21 or older and have any open container(s) of alcohol in a residence hall room where a minor is present. The only exception is when the minor is your roommate, and you are the only two people in the room. e. If you are found in possession of alcohol in Hudson Hall, whether it is in an open or a closed container. Hudson Hall has been designated as an alcohol-free environment. 89 f. If you are in possession of amounts greater than those previously specified in number 4. g. If alcohol is present when other conduct code violations are in effect, it may be confiscated and disposed of. 8. You are prohibited from providing any identification or evidence of age that is false, fraudulent, or not actually your own, for any purpose including that of obtaining alcohol. 9.If a student is deemed by college officials to need transport to a hospital due to alcohol consumption, it will result in six demerits, entry into an alcohol education program, and/or parental notification. Approved Functions and Restaurants 1.To serve alcoholic beverages at functions which involve students, you must get permission from the associate dean of student activities/recreation/ athletics. 3.You’re not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages while wearing a chef’s or table service uniform (except in approved classes). 4.You’ll be required to carry your student ID card with you at all locations and functions where alcohol is being served. If you’re under 21 years old, you won’t be permitted to order, purchase, or consume alcoholic beverages. At certain functions, as determined by the supervisor(s) of the event, you may not be permitted to enter the function area if you’re underage. 5.If you attempt to misrepresent your true age in any way for the purpose of entering a function or to obtain alcoholic beverages, you’ll be subject to disciplinary action and/or civil prosecution. 6.If you appear intoxicated, as determined by the supervising staff, you will not be permitted into the location or function. 7.The possession and consumption of alcohol will be limited to beverages sold or served at 90 8. Supervising CIA administration members must be present for the full duration of any student function where alcohol is served. USE OF CIA VEHICLES Students who are authorized drivers of CIA vehicles are prohibited from being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while operating these vehicles. The CIA reserves the right to test students for the use of drugs or alcohol following any accident in which they are in a CIA vehicle. The use of drugs or alcohol while operating a CIA vehicle will result in immediate suspension of the driver’s ability to operate these vehicles, in addition to penalties for policy violations as specified in Section 1, page 91. ILLEGAL DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES: POLICIES The Culinary Institute of America, in accordance with state and federal legislation, has developed policies and guidelines to deal with the possession, use, solicitation, sale, distribution, or being in the presence of illegal drugs and substances. Any such activity is absolutely prohibited on campus or at any CIA-controlled events. Drug-free Campus Policy: The CIA implemented this policy in response to feedback from our students and the foodservice and hospitality industry. The college will not tolerate the possession, use, or sale of controlled substances. The intent of this policy is to promote an academically and personally supportive environment for our students that is consistent with the mission of the college. Students who violate this drug policy will be subject to immediate suspension: First offense: 15 weeks; First offense (hard drugs deemed potentially more potent than marijuana): six months; Second offense: Two years. Suspended students will not be eligible to reside on campus upon return to classes. Any student requiring medical treatment for a drug overdose may be prevented from continuing classes by the CIA pending further evaluation and treatment that may involve an extended leave of absence. If the college determines that a student has been involved in the sale of illegal drugs, that student will be dismissed. No one may use, possess, sell, distribute, or be in the presence of illegal drugs or substances, or drug paraphernalia anywhere on CIA grounds or at college-sponsored events on or off campus. Students who are arrested by civil authorities for illegal drug use or possession, or who fail drug tests for externship or other employment, will also be subject to CIA sanctions. Throughout this policy, the term “other substances” refers to illegal substances including, but not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, LSD, PCP, amphetamines, heroin, lookalikes, and any substances commonly referred to as “designer” or “synthetic” drugs. The inappropriate use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs is also prohibited. The use, possession, cultivation, or being under the influence of marijuana—whether or not it’s for medical purposes—is not permitted in or on any CIA campus, facility, or property, nor is it permitted at any CIA-sponsored event or activity that takes place in an off-campus environment. The CIA’s drug policy remains in effect for students on externship since this is an integral part of the academic program. Additionally, a student who has been convicted of any offense under federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance during the period beginning on the date of such conviction and ending after an interval specified by the federal government. This policy reflects the importance that the college places on providing the foodservice industry with the best-qualified employees and the most promising leaders in the field 1. Sanctions for Violations of Alcohol, Drug, and Illegal Substances Policies CIA sanctions may be imposed in addition to sanctions applicable under local, state, or federal law. The CIA will cooperate fully with all civil authorities and enforcement agencies. Students who violate the alcohol and drug policy can receive sanctions ranging from written warnings, fines, demerits, community service, and suspension from the CIA and/or loss of campus housing privileges. Serious or repeated violations may also result in dismissal from the CIA. The severity of penalties will increase with each repeated violation of CIA policy. In addition to sanctions, students may be expected to complete individualized educational sessions, assessment by a licensed counselor or medical doctor that may include drug testing, and/or completion of specified drug/alcohol rehabilitation programs (see page 92). 2. Governmental Sanctions Alcohol: m Anyone engaged in the illegal manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, without obtaining the necessary and proper permits from federal alcohol authorities, is subject to fines of up to $1,000. m Anyone who acquires alcoholic beverages for someone under 21 years old is subject to a fine and imprisonment. m Anyone under 21 years old who purchases or attempts to purchase alcoholic beverages through fraudulent means is subject to a fine, community service, and/or loss of driver’s license. Student Policies Student Policies 2.You must limit the quantities of alcohol you serve to a specific amount, at the discretion of the office authorizing the function. the approved event or location. You can’t bring additional alcoholic beverages to, or take alcohol from, these areas. m Anyone under 21 who possesses any alcoholic beverage with the intent to consume such beverage is subject to a fine. Controlled Substances: m Articles 220 and 221 of the New York State Penal Law are directly aimed at unlawful traffic in mind-affecting drugs. These articles set criminal penalties for possession or sale of drugs considered harmful or subject to abuse. The seriousness of the offense and penalty imposed upon conviction depend upon the individual drug or amount held or sold. m Section 220.45 makes criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument a Class A misdemeanor. 91 m Section 220.46 makes criminal injection of another person with a narcotic drug with consent of that person a Class E felony. m Section 220.50 makes possession or sale of drug paraphernalia, the use of substances that dilute drugs (like dextrose or mannite), and the use of commercial drug preparation materials (such as gelatin capsules or plastic envelopes) or scales/ balances used for drug weighing a Class A misdemeanor. m Section 220.60 makes criminal possession of certain “precursors” of controlled substances used in their preparation and manufacture (such as ergot or diethyl amide), without possession of the drugs themselves, a Class E felony. Section 220 Controlled Substance Offenses and Sentences: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance: m 7th degree: Class A misdemeanor (up to one year in prison) Criminal Possession or Sale of a Controlled Substance: m 5th degree: Class D felony (up to seven years) m 4th degree: Class C felony (up to 15 years) m 3rd degree: Class B felony (up to 25 years) m 2nd degree: Class A II felony (minmum/ maximum set by court) m 1st degree: Class A I felony (minimum/ maximum set by court) The degree of possession or sale depends on the amount of the controlled substance provided. All sentences are for first-time offenders. 3. Health Risks m Alcohol alters judgment, vision, speech, and coordination, and can cause long-term damage 92 Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups in the area can be located online at: www.ny-aa.org www.newyorkna.org m Marijuana contains THC, a psychoactive chemical which alters the sensory activities of the brain, including long-term damage to memory capabilities. Inhaling marijuana smoke can cause lung cancer, and chronic use can adversely affect reproductive ability in women. 5. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs The CIA offers students a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program that includes an annual notice to all students including the following information: m The standards of conduct outlined under this policy; m Cocaine and crack are highly addictive and can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and long-term brain damage. m Ecstasy and designer drugs can lead to short-term memory loss, seizures, paranoia, aggression, or even death. m Alcohol and drug use increase the risk of sexual assault and other violence. 4. Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling and Assistance Use of alcohol or other substances may be the way one has learned to cope with personal stress. Yet, students may experience decreased academic performance, relationship dissatisfaction, health concerns, anxiety, and other negative side effects from the misuse of alcohol and other drugs. Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) can provide a confidential assessment to better understand patterns of use and the role alcohol or drugs are playing in your life. Our therapists can assist you with planning a broad approach to deal with substance misuse and related personal matters. As needed, we work in collaboration with community-based treatment centers and self-help resources. Personal counseling is also available for students who have been affected by a family member’s or friend’s alcohol or drug use. You can call us at 845-905-4241 or stop by our offices in Student Commons 218 to set up an appointment. Please note that we do not provide court-ordered assessment or treatment, but we can refer you to appropriate providers for those situations. m A description of the local, state, and federal legal sanctions for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol; m A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol. m A description of the available drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or reentry programs for students; and m A copy of the disciplinary sanctions that can be issued under this policy. The CIA conducts a biennial review of its prevention programs to determine their effectiveness and implement changes to the programs as needed. As a part of this review, the CIA will ensure that the disciplinary sanctions described on page 91 are consistently enforced. The CIA will submit a written certification of its drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs on a regular basis to the Office of the Secretary, Department of Education as required by law. For further information, see the CIA’s Policy on Alcohol and Drugs on CIA Main Menu at https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/student. Just “search” the policy name. PROPERTY PASS POLICY PURPOSE The Culinary Institute of America is committed to protecting the assets of the college by preventing theft of its property, equipment, or other goods such as food products. This policy clarifies the acceptable use of such assets. POLICY STATEMENT The CIA purchases and provides equipment, food products, and other items for use by employees and students to meet the education mission and objectives of the college. An employee or student may remove certain CIA-owned property, equipment, or other goods from a kitchen or the CIA premises only with a proof of purchase or appropriately signed CIA Property Pass or CIA Education Food Pass. Certain items owned by the CIA may not be approved for removal from any CIA premises. These items include but are not limited to raw food products, ingredients, supplies, and alcohol. Gifts, other items, or products received from business contacts, sponsors, or vendors (regardless if they are currently doing business with the college) are the property of the CIA and may not be approved for removal from CIA premises in accordance with this policy. Promotional gift items of a nominal value (t-shirts, ball caps, pens, etc.) may be removed from campus and are not subject to the controls of this policy. For further information, see the CIA’s Property Pass Policy on the CIA Main Menu at https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/student. Just “search” the policy name. Student Policies Student Policies It’s important to be aware that under the Penal Law, a gift of drugs, including marijuana, is treated as a sale. New York State Penal Law defines a misdemeanor as a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than 15 days but not more than one year. A felony is a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. to the liver. It severely impairs your ability to function and is a primary cause of vehicular accidents. Binge drinking can lead to alcohol poisoning or death. SMOKING POLICY New York State health and fire safety laws—as well as campus regulations—prohibit smoking (including the use of electronic cigarettes) in all indoor areas, including individual residence hall rooms, common areas, and outdoor areas not specifically designated for smoking. Smokers are asked to use the outdoor locations/gazebos specifically designated for smoking. In the spirit of hospitality and concern for the comfort of all who study and work at the CIA, smoking is permitted under the gazebos in the following designated areas only: m McCann parking lot m Outside Hudson Hall (north side) m Old pavilion by river m Between Pick-Herndon and Angell Halls (near circle) 93 m Across the road from the Student Commons next to the parking area m West side of Roth Hall at the top of the foot path leading to Rosenthal Hall and the Student Commons m At the front of the parking lot adjacent to the cemetery m Outside back kitchen door of Colavita Center m Outside Cinnamon Lodge SOCIAL MEDIA m Outside Ginger Lodge (across foot bridges) Although the college does not monitor Facebook ­and other social media Internet sites for content, violations of the Student Code of Conduct or illegal activities through the use of these sites are grounds for disciplinary action by the college as well as possible criminal prosecution. Violations of state and campus regulations governing smoking will result in warnings, fines, and/ or other disciplinary sanctions. Serious or repeated violations which occur in residence hall rooms or common areas may also result in the loss of campus housing privileges and additional fines. Smoking or loitering is prohibited on any of the stairs or walkways leading to or from Roth Hall, the J. Willard Marriott Education Center, or the Marriott Pavilion. To help keep the campus clean, we ask that you use the ash urns provided and refrain from disposing of cigarette butts on the ground or the floor. Inappropriate disposal of cigarette butts is considered littering and a violation of this policy. FINES AND APPEALS PROCEDURE FOR SMOKING POLICY Any student who is seen smoking in a smoke-free area will be given a verbal warning or issued a fine via a three-part form which tells the offender that he/she has been cited for smoking in a non-smoking area. It does not list the amount of the fine. Fines are $10 for a first offense, $25 for a second offense, and $50 for a third offense. The original copy of the form goes to the offender and two copies go to the Student Affairs Office, which assesses the fine based on the number of prior offenses and sends the third copy to Student Financial and Registration Services. The Student Affairs Office will notify the offender of the amount of the fine and of the appeal procedure by letter. The offender will STUDENT COMPUTER AND NETWORK USAGE POLICY PURPOSE This is a college-wide policy adopted by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to allow for the proper use and management of all CIA computing and network resources. These guidelines pertain to all CIA campuses regardless of the networks or systems operated. The CIA grants access to its networks and computer systems subject to certain responsibilities and obligations set forth herein and subject to all local, state, and federal laws. Appropriate use should always be legal, ethical, and consistent with the CIA’s mission. Users must realize that providing access is a privilege provided by the CIA and should be treated as such. Enforcement of established rules will help provide a benefit to all users. The Information Technology (IT) Department views the CIA’s network and computing resources as shared resources and their use as a privilege. The primary purpose of these resources is to allow access to information that will support the CIA administration, educational process, and mission. Thus, network abuse or applications that inhibit or interfere with the use of the network by others are not permitted. Should it be determined that network traffic being generated from any connection is drastically inhibiting or interfering with the use of the CIA’s network and computing resources by others, the college reserves the right to terminate any user’s access without notice. AUTHORIZED USE An Authorized User is any student who has been granted access by the CIA to its computing and network resources and whose usage complies with this policy. PRIVACY Users must recognize that there is no guarantee of privacy associated with their use of CIA network and computer systems. The CIA may find it necessary to view electronic data and it may be required by law to allow third parties to do so (e.g., electronically stored data may become evidence in legal proceedings). It is also possible that messages or data may be inadvertently viewed by others. Any information traffic sent over the CIA’s network and computing resources, whether wire or wireless, becomes CIA property. Users cannot have any expectation of privacy concerning this information, its source, or its destination. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES Common Courtesy and Respect for Rights of Others All users are responsible for respecting and valuing the privacy of others, behaving ethically, and complying with all legal restrictions regarding the use of electronic data. All users are also responsible for recognizing and honoring the intellectual property rights of others. Communications on CIA computers (which includes any personal devices registered on the CIA network, regardless of ownership) or networks should always be businesslike, courteous, and civil. Such systems must not be used for the expression of hostility or bias against individuals or groups; offensive material such as obscenity, vulgarity or profanity; inappropriate jokes; or other non-businesslike material. Sexually explicit material, cursing, and name-calling are not appropriate communications. Users who engage in such activity will be subject to disciplinary action. Content Users who make use of forums, chat rooms, or social networking sites do so voluntarily, with the understanding that they may encounter material they deem offensive. Neither the CIA nor IT assumes any responsibility for material viewed on these network communication utilities. Furthermore, IT reserves the right to limit access to any content deemed offensive or lacking in educational value. To ensure security and prevent the spread of viruses, users accessing the Internet through our network and computing resources must do so through the CIA Internet firewall. Copyright Infringement and Peer-To-Peer File Sharing Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Higher Education Opportunity Act (H.R. 4137), illegal distribution of copyrighted materials may be punishable by law. These materials include, but are not limited to, the unauthorized distribution of songs, videos, games, textbooks, or other type of creative content. In addition to any other charges that might be brought against you, the copyright holder can file suit, which can result in legal fees and damages that must be paid. Therefore, peer-to-peer file sharing is not allowed and is blocked on the CIA network using bandwidth-shaping technology. The CIA is legally obligated to assist authorities in identifying individuals who violate copyright law pertaining to peer-to-peer file sharing. It is also in violation of the college’s policy to use technology designed to circumvent the blocking of this activity. Student Policies Student Policies m Outside Point Townhouse 94 then have three days to appeal the fine to the associate vice president—dean of student affairs. All collected fines benefit the Student Scholarship Fund. For further information, see the CIA’s Policy on Smoking and Tobacco on CIA Main Menu at https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/student. Just “search” the policy name. Responsible Use All users are responsible for refraining from all acts that waste CIA computer or network resources or prevent others from using them. Computer 95 accounts, passwords, and other types of authorization are assigned to individual users and must not be shared with or used by others. Permitting Unauthorized Access All users are prohibited from running or otherwise configuring software or hardware to intentionally allow access by unauthorized users. Unauthorized Activities Users are prohibited from attempting to circumvent or subvert any security measures implemented for the CIA computing and network systems. The use of any computer program or device to intercept or decode passwords or similar access-control information is prohibited. This section does not prohibit use of security tools by IT system administration personnel. Deliberate attempts to degrade the performance of a computer system or network or to deprive authorized users of access to or use of such resources are prohibited. Denial of Service Attacks Denial of service attacks, “fire-bombing,” “flaming,” “hacking,” “cracking,” and any other type of malicious or mischievous intrusion or network attack against any network and computing resource user, any host on the CIA’s network, or any other host on the Internet by any member of the CIA community will be grounds for immediate removal of said individual from the CIA network. Harmful Activities The following harmful activities are prohibited: creating or propagating viruses; disrupting services; damaging files; intentionally destroying or damaging equipment, software, or data belonging to the CIA; and the like. Unauthorized Access All users are also strictly prohibited from: (1) damaging computer systems, (2) obtaining extra 96 Tampering of Equipment or Resources No computer equipment, including peripherals, networking resources, or software applications, will be moved from its current location without authorization from IT. This includes the tampering, modification, or additions to network software, hardware, or wiring. Use of Licensed Software/Downloading No software may be installed, copied, or used on CIA resources except as permitted by IT. Software subject to licensing must be properly licensed and all license provisions (installation, use, copying, number of simultaneous users, term of license, etc.) must be strictly adhered to. Only authorized personnel may install legal software on CIA-owned resources. The downloading of software via the Internet is prohibited due to the possibility of legal or copyright ramifications. Network and computer resource users in the residence halls are responsible for the physical and software security of their personal computers. The registered owner of the computer will be held responsible for any violation of CIA or IT policies traced back to the computer, regardless of whether or not the owner personally committed the violations. Personal Business, Political Campaigning, and Commercial Advertising The CIA’s computing and network systems are a CIA-owned resource and business tool to be used only by authorized persons for CIA business and academic purposes. Except as may be authorized by the CIA, users should not use the CIA’s computing facilities, services, and networks for (1) compensated outside work, (2) the benefit of organizations not related to the CIA, except in connection with scholarly pursuits (such as faculty publishing activities), (3) political campaigning, (4) commercial or personal advertising, or (5) the personal gain or benefit of the user. RESPONSIBILITIES The owner of the computer must be present whenever IT personnel work on it. Before work will be done on your machine, you will sign a waiver releasing IT from any liability. Machines must meet or exceed minimum requirements for both hardware and software before an IT staff member will do any work on them. The details of these requirements are available on page 58. Any machine that requires IT support will be verified as in full working condition before and after IT does any work. It is your responsibility to maintain and update virus and spyware software on your computer to avoid any Internet or wireless network performance issues. SECURITY System Administration Access Certain system administrators of the CIA’s systems will be granted authority to access files for the maintenance of the systems, as well as storage or backup of information. CIA Access The CIA may access usage data such as network session-connection times and end-points, CPU and disk utilization, security audit trails, network loading, etc. Such activity may be performed within the reasonable discretion of IT management, subject to CIA approval. Availability IT will make every effort to ensure the operation of the CIA network and the integrity of the data it contains. In order to perform needed repairs or system upgrades, IT may, from time to time, limit network access and/or computing resources for regular or unexpected system maintenance. IT will make every effort to give notice of these times in advance, but makes no guarantees. As a CIA student, you waive the right to compensation for lost work or time that may arise from these shutdowns. Neither the CIA nor IT can compensate you for degradation or loss of personal data, software, or hardware as a result of your use of CIA-owned systems or networks, or as a result of assistance you may seek from IT personnel. You are responsible for making backup copies of your computer files. Wireless Access Points The Information Technology Department provides wireless service for use by students. Wireless access is also available to faculty, staff, and guests. Since wireless is provided centrally by IT, the installation of private wireless access points (APs) and other devices used to boost wireless signal coverage is not allowed on campus. These devices can and do interfere with the CIA’s centrally provided wireless network system. The IT Department will take steps to shut down any personal network access devices we detect. Virus Protection and Device Security All CIA computers, including file servers, utilize virus detection software. All personal devices such as desktops, laptops, or any other devices that may compromise the security of the CIA network are required to utilize a fully functioning and updated virus detection software application. In addition, all personal devices must be fully updated with the most recent vendor-supplied security patches. Student Policies Student Policies Termination of Access At the time you cease being a member of the CIA community, you may not use facilities, accounts, access codes, privileges, or information for which you are not authorized. resources without authority, (3) depriving another user of authorized resources, (4) sending frivolous or excessive messages (e.g., chain letters), (5) gaining unauthorized access to CIA computing and networking systems, (6) using a password without authority, (7) utilizing potential loopholes in the CIA’s computer security systems without authority, and (8) using another user’s password. AMENDMENTS The Culinary Institute of America and Information Technology reserve the right to amend the policies herein as needed. Users will receive copies of these amendments whenever possible. 97 Location of Information Information pertaining to subjects important to CIA students is available in campus publications and other printed materials. Most of this information can also be found on the Consumer Information page of our website (www.ciachef.edu/consumer-information). The table that follows, in accordance with the federal Higher Education Act, is designed to help you locate information you may need. INFORMATION Description of available financial aid 98 LOCATION Catalog and other printed material Student Financial and Registration Services (SFRS), website Catalog and other printed material FORMAT LOCATION Instructional and physical facilities Catalog Admissions Office, website Faculty and instructional personnel Catalog Admissions Office, website Facilities for students with disabilities Catalog Admissions Office, website Peer-to-peer file sharing policies Catalog, Handbook Admissions Office, website, Information Technology Department Names, titles, and locations of employees available for information dissemination Catalog, Handbook Admissions Office, website, Student Affairs Office Graduation rates Report Office of Assessment and Institutional Research, website Degree and certificate placement data Printed report Career Services Office Supporting accreditation documentation Printed material, website Office of Accreditation Names of accrediting, approving, or licensing body Catalog, website Office of Accreditation, website SFRS, website Financial aid eligibility requirements Catalog and other printed material SFRS, website Selection criteria for aid recipients Catalog and other printed material SFRS, website Criteria to determine financial aid awards Catalog and other printed material SFRS, website Criteria for continued eligibility Catalog and other printed material SFRS, website Satisfactory academic progress and financial aid Catalog and other printed material SFRS, website Institutional security policies and crime statistics* Safety & Security Information Report Campus Safety, Student Affairs Office, Human Resources, Residence Life, Admissions Office, Payroll Office, website Re-establishing eligibility for financial aid Catalog and other printed material SFRS, website Campus emergency response information Handbook, Safety & Security Information Report Campus Safety, Student Affairs Office Method and frequency of financial aid disbursement Financial Aid Brochure and other printed material SFRS, website Crime and fire information** Daily crime and fire log Campus Safety Loan repayment information Catalog and other printed material SFRS, website Missing persons procedure Handbook, Safety & Security Information Report Campus Safety, Student Affairs Office Terms and conditions of federal student loans Catalog and other printed material SFRS, website Fire safety information Handbook Campus Safety, Student Affairs Office General Federal Work-Study conditions Catalog and other printed material SFRS, website Vaccination policy Catalog, Handbook Student Affairs Office, Admissions Office, website Federal Perkins and Federal Stafford exit counseling information Exit Counseling Forms SFRS Cost of attendance Catalog and other printed material SFRS, website Specific costs, charges, and fees Catalog, Handbook Admissions Office, website, Student Affairs Office Refund policy Catalog, Handbook, Enrollment Agreement Admissions Office, website, Student Affairs Office, SFRS Refund Distribution Catalog, Handbook Admissions Office, website, Student Affairs Office, SFRS Degree and certificate programs Catalog Admissions Office, website Transfer of credit policies and articulation agreements Catalog Admissions Office, website * The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. Contact the associate vice president and dean of student affairs at 845-451-1262 to request a hard copy of the statistics, which will be provided within 10 days, or view them at http://ope.ed.gov/security. ** The crime log for the most recent 60-day period is open for public inspection during normal business hours. Location of Information Location of Information Financial aid application procedure FORMAT INFORMATION 99 APPENDIX Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination Policy CONTENTS 1. POLICY STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 2. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 3. POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 4. REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 5. INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 6. APPEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 7. OTHER SPECIAL PROCEDURES & PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 8. DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from harassment. Members of the CIA community, guests, and visitors have the right to be free from any form of harassment (which includes sexual misconduct and sexual harassment) or discrimination; all are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. The Culinary Institute of America prohibits harassment against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin, or any protected group or classification under federal or state laws. These principles also apply to admissions, financial aid, academic matters, career services, counseling, housing, employment policies, scholarship programs, medical services, and all other programs and activities available at the CIA. Members of the CIA community, guests, and visitors who believe that he or she has been or is being subjected to a form of harassment is strongly urged to use the resolution procedures described in this policy. The Culinary Institute of America’s Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination Policy is consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008, and other applicable state or federal law. In some instances, this policy will be amended to extend beyond federal protections when state laws or statutes (such as California’s Leonard’s Law) provide compelling reasons to do so. 2. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment, in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal, state, and local laws. The CIA does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, 100 Adopted October 22, 2013 Joseph Morano–HR Director, Faculty Relations Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538 Office: Roth Hall Room S326 Telephone: 845-451-1314 Email: J_Morano@Culinary.Edu Or U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100 Telephone: 800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 877-521-2172 Email: OCR@ed.gov 3. POLICY Verbal or physical conduct, intimidation, hazing, bullying, or stalking by or towards an individual based on a protected category can be viewed as harassment, or discrimination and is a violation of this policy depending on the circumstances of the incident. A. Harassment can take many forms, such as words, visual images, gestures, or other verbal or physical conduct by any means. To constitute harassment there must be a finding that the conduct was: Appendix Appendix 1. POLICY STATEMENT national or ethnic origin, or any other protected group or classification under federal or state laws. These principles also apply to admissions, financial aid, academic matters, career services, counseling, housing, employment policies, scholarship programs, medical services, and all other programs and activities available at the CIA. The Culinary Institute of America, pursuant to Title IX, Title VII, and state laws also prohibits sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault and sexual violence. The HR Director, Faculty Relations is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator for The CIA. Inquiries to the CIA concerning the application of the Age Discrimination Act and Title IX, and their implementing regulations may be referred to the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator, or to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S Department of Education. Additionally, complaints including the procedure for filing a complaint regarding this Non Discrimination statement and the CIA’s compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as outlined above, may also be directed to: 1. based on one or more of the protected categories listed in the policy statement above. 2. unwelcome and offensive 3. either severe or repeated and pervasive such that it had the intended purpose or the effect of: a. interfering with an individual’s work/academic performance; or b. creating an intimidating, hostile, or abusive work or educational environment. Adopted October 22, 2013 101 Harassment also includes Sexual misconduct including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature depending on the circumstances of each case. Examples of sexual misconduct include: sexual harassment, physical assault with sexual intent, sexual contact without consent, sexual intercourse without consent, and/or attempts to commit a sexual activity. In order for individuals to engage in sexual activity of any type with each other, there must be clear, knowing, and voluntary consent prior to and during sexual activity. Individuals who consent to a sexual activity must be able to understand what they are doing. Under this policy, “No” always means “No,” and “Yes” may not always mean “Yes.” Anything but a clear, knowing and voluntary consent to any sexual activity is equivalent to a “No.” The use of force or coercion to obtain consent or engage in a sexual activity is a violation of this policy and the law. Even with consent, there are inherent risks in any romantic or sexual relationship between individuals in unequal positions (such as professor and student, supervisor and employee). These relationships may be less consensual than perceived by the individual whose position confers power. Intimate relationships also have the potential to interfere with the CIA’s ability to provide an appropriate and safe working environment for students, faculty, and staff; and may constitute sexual harassment or other unlawful discrimination. As a result, the CIA has adopted a comprehensive Fraternization Policy, which can be found on the student and staff/faculty portals. B. Discrimination occurs when an individual acts in a prejudiced or biased manner in the conduct of his/her day-to-day CIA activities such as when attending class or at work. All members of the CIA community, guests, and visitors are expected to contribute to a work and study atmosphere that fosters trust and respect. Students, staff, faculty, guests, and visitors must be treated equitably and be respected for their individuality. When a person intentionally or inadvertently creates a situation of discrimination, there can be negative consequences both to the persons involved as well as to the educational and working environment of the CIA. The CIA does not permit either harassment or discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin, or any protected group or classification protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Any individual who believes they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment in violation of this policy should follow the procedure outlined in this policy to report these concerns. This process involves an immediate initial investigation to determine if there is reasonable cause to believe that this policy has been violated. If so, the CIA will initiate a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation. This investigation is designed to provide a fair and reliable determination about whether this policy has been violated. If so, the CIA will take steps to prevent further harassment and/or discrimination, to correct its effects if appropriate, and prevent its recurrence. Individuals who wish to report a concern or complaint relating to discrimination or harassment may do so by reporting the concern to the CIA Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator: Joseph Morano, HR Director–Faculty Relations Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive 102 Adopted October 22, 2013 Individuals with complaints of this nature also have the right to file a formal complaint with the United States Department Education: Office for Civil Rights (OCR) 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100 Customer Service Hotline #: (800) 421-3481 Facsimile: (202) 453-6012 TDD#: (877) 521-2172 Email: OCR@ed.gov Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr A. REPORTING PROCESS When reporting an incident all individuals have the right and can expect: 1. to have incidents of harassment or discrimination taken seriously by the CIA, 2. to have those incidents investigated and properly resolved through appropriate administrative procedures, and 3. that only people who need to know will be advised of the circumstances and that this information will be shared only as necessary with Investigators, witnesses, and the accused individual. Depending upon the nature of the incident, every reasonable effort should be made to constructively resolve an issue or concern directly using one or more of the following steps: Informal Resolution Process This informal process is not appropriate for complaints of sexual assault, rape, or other violent acts. 1. Whenever possible and safe, the problem or issue should first be discussed by the person who has the concern with the individual who has demonstrated the offending behavior. 2. If satisfactory resolution to the problem or issue is not reached after discussion with the individual(s) involved, the direct supervisor of the offending individual should be contacted in order to attempt to resolve the situation. 3. If the efforts above are unsuccessful OR the person with the concern believes that the conduct cannot be effectively addressed through these informal means, a formal reporting process should be initiated. Appendix Appendix 4. REPORTING Hyde Park, N.Y. 12538-1499 Phone: 845-451-1314 Fax: 845-451-1076 Email: J_Morano@Culinary.Edu 4. If the issue is not resolved or the person with the concern determines that the resolution is unsatisfactory within twenty-one (21) Business Days after the alleged incident occurred the formal process should be initiated. 5. If the formal process is initiated it must be done so as soon as practicable, but no later than sixty (60) Business Days after the alleged incident occurred. Adopted October 22, 2013 103 In resolving any problem or issue as outlined above, The CIA does not require the person with the concern to contact either the student/faculty/staff member involved or their supervisor if doing so is impractical or inappropriate due to the nature of the matter. Formal Resolution Process In initiating a formal process, the individual reporting their concern (the “Complainant”) is encouraged to speak with appropriate CIA officials as outlined herein to report the incident(s) of the alleged harassment or discrimination as soon as practicable after it is deemed that an attempt at informally resolving the matter will not be possible, but no later than sixty (60) Business Days after the alleged incident occurred. Additionally, the Complainant has the right to file a complaint with a local law enforcement agency. All CIA employees in the following roles; campus safety, residential life, faculty, student affairs, human resources, directors, deans, managers, and other supervisory campus employees are considered “Responsible Employees” and thus are required to report any incident of assault, sexual harassment, harassment or discrimination to their Manager, the Office of Student Affairs, the Campus Safety Office, and/or the Human Resources Department. All Responsible Employees shall also report the complaint to the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. The Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate procedures are followed during the investigation process. A formal report / statement outlining the incident(s) / nature of the harassment or discrimination should be prepared by the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator or his/her designee as part of the preliminary process which shall form the basis of the complaint (“Complaint”) and possible subsequent investigation. Campus employees who work in the Health Services or Counseling and Psychological Services offices are required (except as outlined under Section B. Confidential Reporting) to report any assault, sexual harassment, or violent crime (direct or indirect knowledge of) along with any potential threats made towards any individual on or off campus. 1. When reporting an incident, the Complainant should contact one of the following Department/areas: a. Students – Reporting should be made in person (in writing or orally) to the: ii. Greystone Students – Education Department at Greystone - https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/ academicprograms/aos/culinaryartsgs/pages/greystone_culinary_arts.aspx iii.San Antonio Students – Education Department at San Antonio - https://ciamainmenu.culinary. edu/academicprograms/aos/culinaryartssa/pages/san_antonio_culinary_arts.aspx iv.Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator – http://www.ciachef.edu/consumer-information b. Faculty / Staff – Reporting should be made in person (in writing or orally) to the: (Contact information may be found on the student portal or by visiting the links listed below). 104 Adopted October 22, 2013 ii. Managing Director at Greystone - https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/divisions/branch_campuses/greystonecampus/pages/greystone_campus.aspx iii.Managing Director at San Antonio - https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/divisions/branch_campuses/sanantoniocampus/pages/san_antonio_campus.aspx iv.Managing Director at Singapore - https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/divisions/branch_campuses/singaporecampus/pages/singapore_campus.aspx v Department Head - https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/campusresources/employeeresources/ pages/employee_phone_directories_resources.aspx vi Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator – http://www.ciachef.edu/consumer-information 2. All Complainants (students, faculty, or staff) should complete the following steps when formally reporting an incident of harassment or discrimination: a. Submit a formal Complaint, in writing including: i. the Complainant’s name and all contact information. ii. the description of the alleged incident(s) or behavior, who specifically was involved, when and where it occurred, and the desired remedy sought. As much detail as possible should be provided regarding the incident such as who, what, when, where, why, and how. iii.A brief outline and description of all informal efforts, if any, to resolve the issue(s) with the individual(s) involved and/or that individual’s supervisor. This includes names, dates and times of attempted or actual contact along with a description of the discussion and the manner of communication made in the course of each effort. If contacting the individual(s) involved and/ or their supervisor is impracticable or inappropriate, the complainant should state the reasons why. All Complaints should be signed by the Complainant. b. Provide, if possible, any supporting documentation and evidence of the incident(s) or behavior which are immediately available. These items should be referenced within the body of the formal Complaint. c. Submit any additional supporting materials as quickly as is possible. 3. Any guest, visitor, or third parties who wish to file a Complaint for violations of this policy may contact the CIA’s Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education. Appendix Appendix (Contact information may be found on the student portal or by visiting the links listed below). i. Hyde Park Students - Office of Student Affairs in Hyde Park – https://ciamainmenu.culinary. edu/studentservices/studentaffairs/pages/student_affairs_hyde_park.aspx i. Human Resource Department at Hyde Park and Greystone - https://ciamainmenu.culinary. edu/divisions/administrationsharedservices/humanresources/pages/human_resources.aspx 4. The CIA has an obligation to investigate any complaint of harassment or discrimination which is reported. B. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING When a Complainant consults CIA officials regarding matters covered within this policy, he/she should be aware of the concepts of confidentiality, privacy, and mandatory reporting in order to make informed choices. Adopted October 22, 2013 105 Although the CIA will make every effort to ensure the confidentiality of any investigation and the privacy of those persons involved, once a Complaint has been filed, it is the CIA’s responsibility to take appropriate action to resolve the situation. When an employee of the CIA has been informed of an incident or issue of discrimination or harassment, they have a mandatory duty to report the situation as described to a Responsible Employee as further defined within Section A of this policy. All Complaints will be held in confidence and disclosed only to the extent necessary for the investigation. If a Complainant desires that a particular incident be discussed on an entirely private and confidential basis, he/she should speak with one of the designated personnel or agencies listed below (“Confidential Resources”): serious sanctions may be used to reasonably ensure the rights and safety of the CIA community. Not all forms of harassment and discrimination will be deemed as equally serious offenses and the CIA reserves the right to impose different sanctions ranging from written warning to dismissal, depending on the severity of the offense. For the purposes of this policy, this process or investigation protocol will be applied to all harassment and discrimination complaints as defined in this policy; especially those governed by Title IX, including sexual violence, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or gender-based bullying or hazing. 1. off-campus mental health counselors, or A. Investigation Process 2. off-campus health service providers, or B. Investigation Findings 3. off-campus rape crisis resources who can maintain confidentiality, or i.Student vs. Student 4. members of the clergy who in their capacity as a spiritual advisor will also maintain confidentiality. ii.Student vs. Staff / Faculty 5. on-campus licensed mental health professionals (whose licensure requires confidentiality from reporting incidents or complaints of sex discrimination and harassment/assault) working in their professional capacity. The on-campus licensed mental health professional shall provide information as to how to file a complaint with the designated Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator, and will assist the victim in filing a complaint, if appropriate. iii.Staff / Faculty vs. Staff / Faculty In such instances, the CIA shall not be considered to have knowledge of the incident or situation and therefore, the Complainant should have no expectation of the matter being investigated or resolved by College authorities. Neither the CIA nor the law requires that the private information shared by an individual with those working as Confidential Resources will be divulged except in circumstances such as when the reporting party discloses a) information which can be reasonably interpreted as a situation where there is risk of harm to self or others or b) incidents that involve a minor. Otherwise, a Complainant may seek assistance from these Confidential Resources without starting a formal process that is beyond the Complainant’s control, or that may violate her/his privacy. The CIA will make every reasonable effort to protect the Complainant and other student, staff, faculty, or third parties who believe themselves to be the object of harassment, or discrimination and/or are involved in a complaint process or investigation from any type of retaliation. Retaliation against anyone who is involved in a complaint process is a violation of law and this policy. The malicious reporting of a false complaint of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation is also a violation of this policy. Claims of retaliation or malicious reporting will be viewed as a separate complaint under this policy and will be thoroughly investigated. 5. INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES The CIA reserves the right to take measures deemed necessary in response to an alleged violation of this policy in order to protect both the rights as well as personal safety of students, faculty, staff members, or Third Parties. When a student, faculty, staff member or Third Party is found to have violated this policy, Adopted October 22, 2013 iv.Third Party Involvement A. INVESTIGATION PROCESS Upon receipt of a Complaint, the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator working with the appropriate CIA office will open a formal case file and assign an Investigator. The Investigator will direct the investigation process and confer with the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator on interim actions, accommodations for the Complainant (if required), and/or other necessary remedial short-term actions. There will be no retaliation against any individual for filing a Complaint and/or for assisting, testifying, or participating in the investigation of such a complaint. All Complaints will be held in confidence and disclosed only to the extent necessary for the investigation. During the course of an investigation, certain investigative procedures may take place which include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. An initial meeting with the student, faculty, staff member, or third party (the “Respondent”) will be held to inform him/her that a formal complaint has been filed against him/her and to explain the nature of the allegations. 2. While the investigation is pending, the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator working with the appropriate CIA offices may: i. take immediate and appropriate interim action to address harassment allegations before a final determination is made on the complaint. Appendix Appendix C. RETALIATION AND MALICIOUS REPORTING 106 Elements of this process are focused around the following: ii. take any other necessary actions to ensure compliance with applicable law and CIA policy. iii.based upon the nature and seriousness of the allegations, request that the Human Resources Department immediately transfer or remove the Respondent employee from their duties on a temporary basis while the investigation is ongoing. iv.based upon the nature and seriousness of the allegations, request that the Respondent student be moved into alternate classes, suspended or otherwise re-assigned on a temporary basis while the investigation is ongoing. Adopted October 22, 2013 107 v. based upon the nature and seriousness of the allegations, bar a third party respondent from access to the campus or engagement with the complainant to the extent provided by law. 3. A formal investigation will be held; usually initiated within ten (10) Business Days after the Complaint is made. The Investigator will take the following steps: i. Thoroughly review the Complaint and all supporting documentation and evidence. ii. Confirm the identity and contact information of the Complainant. iii.Meet with the Complainant. iv.In coordination with the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator, initiate any necessary remedial actions. v. Commence a thorough, reliable and impartial investigation by developing an investigation plan, including a witness list, evidence list, intended timeframe, and order of interviews for all witnesses and the Respondent, who may be given notice prior to or at the time of the interview. vi.Contact or request meeting(s) with other staff, faculty, students, or others who may be able to provide additional relevant information as part of the investigation. vii. Make a finding, based on a preponderance of the evidence whether a policy violation is more likely than not to have occurred. 4. No audio or video recording (of any kind) of the proceedings under this policy is permitted by any party, unless circumstances require such accommodations. The decision to permit an accommodation will be made by the Investigator and the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. 5. At the Investigator’s discretion, he/she may remove anyone disrupting a meeting which is being held under their authority from further discussions. 6. The Investigator will normally complete the investigation within sixty (60) Business Days after the investigation is commenced. The Investigator will then issue a formal report detailing the results of the investigation and recommended corrective action, if any, for consideration by the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. 8. Where the Respondent or Complainant is an individual guest, visitor, contractor, restaurant patron, continuing education student, or any other person not under the direct employment of the CIA or attending a CIA credit program (“Third Party”) a best effort will be made by the Investigator to contact said individual to obtain a written statement along with any materials that may support the Investigation process. B. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS – STUDENT VS. STUDENT Following completion of the investigation process, the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator will appoint a Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer has final decision-making authority with regard to the resolution of formal complaints. Such decisions are subject to appeal as outlined further within this policy. 108 Adopted October 22, 2013 1. The Investigator will provide a final report within fifteen (15) Business Days after the conclusion of the investigation on the findings of the investigation to the Hearing Officer and Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator for review and consideration. 2. The Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator, Office of Student Affairs, or Hearing Officer will hold individual meetings with the Complainant and Respondent to review the investigation findings within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome. The Complainant and Respondent will be provided in writing the outcome of the investigation findings at these individual meetings. a. In cases that are directly related to harassment the Complainant will also be informed of any sanctions placed upon the Respondent, in instances where the sanction directly affects the Complainant. 3. Where the Respondent was not found responsible for the alleged violation(s) to this policy, the investigation should be closed and all parties will be notified in writing within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome of this determination. 4. If the Respondent violated this policy, a meeting with the Hearing Officer will be held with the Respondent within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome to review the investigation findings. If the Respondent accepts the findings, the Hearing Officer will impose appropriate sanctions in writing for the violation, after consultation with the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. 5. If the Respondent or Complainant rejects the findings of the investigation (in whole or in part), they must notify the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator in writing within five (5) Business Days of receiving the written determination. a. Where the Respondent or Complainant has rejected the findings of the investigation (in whole or in part), the Hearing Officer will advise the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator who will call a hearing within twenty-one (21) Business Days over which the Hearing Officer shall preside. The intent of this hearing will be to provide an equitable resolution via an equitable process, respecting the civil and legal rights of all participants. The Hearing Officer will be charged with making a final ruling following the hearing on the basis of the preponderance of the evidence. Such ruling shall be subject to appeal as outlined within this policy. i. During the hearing, the Hearing Officer will review the findings of the investigation and consider other and/or additional evidence and/or witnesses presented by the parties to the Complaint. ii. If it is determined that the Respondent violated this policy, the Hearing Officer shall impose appropriate sanctions for the violation. iii.If it is determined that the Respondent did not violate this policy, the Hearing Officer will close the investigation. Appendix Appendix 7. The formal report and any additional supporting documentation is to be shared with the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator who does have the option of sharing with appropriate CIA administrative personnel and/or legal counsel if needed. The contents of the final report and supporting documentation will not be shared with the Respondent or Complainant in written format and is the sole property of The Culinary Institute of America. The following procedures will be followed at the conclusion of an investigation: iv.All parties will be notified in writing within fourteen (14) Business Days of the final determination of the Hearing Officer. In cases that are directly related to harassment the Complainant will also be informed of any sanctions placed upon the Respondent, in instances where the sanction directly affects the Complainant. Adopted October 22, 2013 109 C. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS – STUDENT VS. FACULTY / STUDENT VS. STAFF / STAFF VS. STUDENT / FACULTY VS. STUDENT ii. If it is determined that the Respondent violated this policy, the Human Resources Department shall impose appropriate sanctions for the violation. At the conclusion of the investigation process, the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator will appoint a Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer has final decision-making authority with regard to the resolution of formal complaints. Such decisions are subject to appeal as outlined further within this policy. iii.If it is determined that the Respondent did not violate this policy, the Hearing Officer will close the investigation. The following procedures will be followed at the conclusion of an investigation: 1. The Investigator will provide a final report within fifteen (15) Business Days after the conclusion of the investigation on the findings of the investigation to the Hearing Officer, the Human Resources Department, and Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. 2. The Hearing Officer and Human Resources Department shall determine whether a policy violation has occurred. 3. The Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator, Office of Student Affairs, or Hearing Officer will hold individual meetings with the Complainant and Respondent to review the investigation findings within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome. The Complainant and Respondent will be provided in writing the outcome of the investigation findings at these individual meetings. a. In cases that are directly related to harassment the Complainant will also be informed of any sanctions placed upon the Respondent, in instances where the sanction directly affects the Complainant. 4. Where the Respondent was not found responsible for the alleged violation(s) to this policy, the investigation should be closed and all parties will be notified in writing of this determination within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome. 5. If the Respondent has violated this policy, the Human Resources Department, Department Head, Dean, or Managing Director will meet with the faculty or staff member and provide them with a written notification of the investigation’s outcome along with any appropriate sanctions within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome. a. Where the Complainant or the Respondent has rejected the findings of the investigation (in whole or in part), the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator will call a hearing within twenty-one (21) Business Days over which the Hearing Officer shall preside. The hearing will provide an equitable resolution via an equitable process, respecting the civil and legal rights of all participants. The Hearing Officer will be charged with making a final ruling following the hearing on the basis of the preponderance of the evidence. Such ruling shall be subject to appeal as outlined within this policy. i. During the hearing, the Hearing Officer will review the findings of the investigation and consider other and/or additional evidence and/or witnesses presented by the parties to the Complaint. 110 Adopted October 22, 2013 D. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS – FACULTY / STAFF VS. FACULTY / STAFF At the conclusion of the investigation, the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator and Human Resources Department shall determine whether a policy violation has occurred. All decisions are subject to appeal as outlined further within this policy below. The following procedures will be followed at the conclusion of an investigation: 1. The Investigator will provide a final report within fifteen (15) Business Days after the conclusion of the investigation on the findings of the investigation to the Human Resources Department and Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. 2. The Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator or Director of Human Resources will hold individual meetings with the Complainant and Respondent to inform them of the outcome of the investigation within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome. The Complainant and Respondent will be provided in writing the outcome of the investigation findings at these individual meetings. a. In cases that are directly related to harassment the Complainant will also be informed of any sanctions placed upon the Respondent, in instances where the sanction directly affects the Complainant. 3. If it is deemed that the Respondent was not found responsible for the alleged violation(s) to this policy, the investigation should be closed and all parties will be notified in writing of this determination within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome. 4. If the Respondent has violated this policy, the Human Resources Department, Department Head, Dean, or Managing Director will meet with the faculty or staff member and provide them with a written notification within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome. 5. If the Respondent or Complainant rejects the findings of the investigation (in whole or in part), they must notify the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator in writing within five (5) Business Days of receiving the written determination. Such ruling shall be subject to appeal as outlined within this policy. Appendix Appendix 6. If the Respondent or Complainant rejects the findings of the investigation (in whole or in part), they must notify the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator in writing within five (5) Business Days of receiving the written determination. iv.All parties will be notified in writing within fourteen (14) Business Days of the final determination of the Hearing Officer. In cases that are directly related to harassment the Complainant will also be informed of any sanctions placed upon the Respondent, in instances where the sanction directly affects the Complainant. E. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS – THIRD PARTY At the conclusion of the investigation, the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator and Hearing Officer shall determine whether a policy violation has occurred. The following measures must be followed at the conclusion of an investigation where the a) Third Party is the Complainant or b) Third Party is the Respondent. All decisions are subject to appeal as outlined further within this policy below. Adopted October 22, 2013 111 1. The Investigator will provide a final report within fifteen (15) Business Days after the conclusion of the investigation on the findings of the investigation to the Hearing Officer and Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. 2. The Hearing Officer, Office of Student Affairs, Human Resources Department, Department Head, Dean, or Managing Director will hold individual meetings with the Complainant and Respondent to review the investigation findings within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome. The Complainant and Respondent will be provided in writing the outcome of the investigation findings at these individual meetings. a. In cases that are directly related to harassment the Complainant will also be informed of any sanctions placed upon the Respondent, in instances where the sanction directly affects the Complainant. 3. If the Respondent was not found responsible for the alleged violation(s) to this policy, the investigation should be closed and the Respondent and Complainant will be notified in writing of this determination within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome. 4. Where the Respondent has violated this policy, the Hearing Officer, Office of Student Affairs, Human Resources Department, Department Head, Dean, or Managing Director will provide the Respondent with a written notification within fifteen (15) Business Days of the investigation’s written outcome along with any appropriate sanctions. 5. If the Respondent or Complainant rejects the findings of the investigation (in whole or in part), they must notify the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator in writing within five (5) Business Days of receiving the written determination. a. Where the Respondent or Complainant has rejected the findings of the investigation (in whole or in part), the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator will call a hearing within twentyone (21) Business Days over which the Hearing Officer shall preside. The hearing will provide an equitable resolution via an equitable process, respecting the civil and legal rights of all participants. The Hearing Officer will be charged with making a final ruling following the hearing on the basis of the preponderance of the evidence. Such ruling shall be subject to appeal as outlined within this policy. ii. If it is determined that the Respondent violated this policy, the Human Resources Department or Office of Student Affairs shall impose appropriate sanctions for the violation. iii.If it is determined that the Respondent did not violate this policy, the Hearing Officer will close the investigation. iv.The Respondent and Complainant will be notified in writing within fourteen (14) Business Days of the final determination of the Hearing Officer. 6. APPEALS If a Respondent or Complainant does not accept the findings of the investigation and/or Hearing Officer, those findings can be appealed through the following procedures. Appeals are confined to a review of 112 Adopted October 22, 2013 1. The decision reached was not based on substantial evidence, i.e. whether the facts of the case were not sufficient to establish that a. a violation of this policy occurred; and / or b. the accused committed the violation of this policy. 2. The procedures were not properly followed as outlined in this policy. 3. New evidence is available to alter the original determination. The procedures governing the hearing of appeals include the following: 1. Student Appeals: Any party who files an appeal must do so in writing to the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. The request for appeal will then be forwarded to an appointed Appeals Officer for review. 2. Faculty / Staff / Third Party Appeals: Any party who files an appeal must do so in writing to the Vice President of Administration and Shared Resources. The Vice President of Administration and Shared Resources and/or designee will be the acting Appeals Officer. 3. If the Appeals Officer determines that an error (material, procedural, or applicable) occurred, he/she may return the original Complaint to the original Hearing Officer with instructions to reconvene to remedy the error. The results of a reconvened hearing cannot be appealed. 4. In rare cases, where the error cannot be remedied by the original Hearing Officer (as in cases of bias), the Appeals Officer may order a new hearing on the Complaint with a new Hearing Officer appointed by the Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. The results of a new hearing with a new Hearing Officer can be appealed, once, on the grounds for appeals listed above. 5. The Appeals Officer may at his/her discretion suspend any sanctions imposed by the Hearing Officer. 6. The Appeals Officer will render a written decision on the appeal to all parties within twenty-one (21) Business Days from request for appeal. Appendix Appendix i. During the hearing, the Hearing Officer will review the findings of the investigation and consider other and/or additional evidence and/or witnesses presented by the parties to the Complaint. the written documentation or record of the original hearing, and pertinent documentation regarding the grounds for appeal. Appeals are not intended to be full re-hearings or the basis for a new investigation of the Complaint. The Appeal Officer may accept or modify the original decision and the Appeal Officer’s decision to deny appeal requests is final. Respondents or Complainants must petition in writing for an appeal within five (5) Business Days of receiving the written decision. The party requesting an appeal must do so in writing showing error, the ONLY grounds for appeal are as follows: 7. OTHER SPECIAL PROCEDURES & PROVISIONS 1. Attempted violations In most circumstances, the CIA will treat attempts to commit any of the violations listed in the Student Code of Conduct or Employee Handbook as if those attempts had been completed. 2. CIA as Complainant As necessary, the CIA reserves the right to initiate a complaint, to serve as complainant, and to initiate conduct proceedings without the complainant’s formal complaint of misconduct. Adopted October 22, 2013 113 3. False Reports The CIA will not tolerate intentional false reporting of incidents. It is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct or Employee Handbook to make an intentionally false report of any policy violation, and it may violate state criminal statutes and civil defamation laws. Sanctions for such false reporting may include disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the College. 4. Parental Notification The CIA reserves the right to notify parents/guardians or other individuals indicated as an emergency contact of students regarding any health or safety risk. The CIA also reserves the right to designate which CIA officials have a need to know about individual conduct complaints pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 5. Notification of Outcomes The outcome of a campus hearing is part of the educational record of the accused student, and is protected from release under a federal law, FERPA. However, the CIA observes the legal exceptions as follows: a. Complainants in non-consensual sexual contact/intercourse, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, stalking, and relationship violence incidents have an absolute right to be informed of the outcome, essential findings, and sanctions of the hearing, in writing, without condition or limitation. b. The CIA may release publicly the name, nature of the violation and the sanction for any student who is found in violation of a CIA policy that is a “crime of violence,” including but not limited to: arson, burglary, robbery, criminal homicide, sex offenses, assault, destruction/damage/vandalism of property and kidnapping/abduction. The CIA will release this information to the complainant in any of these offenses regardless of the outcome. 6. Alternative Testimony Options a. Complainant or a witness, will be given alternative testimony options, such as placing a privacy screen in the hearing room, or allowing the complainant or witness to testify outside the physical presence of the accused individual, such as by Skype. 8. DEFINITIONS All definitions listed below are for the sole purpose of this policy only to aid in understanding. Business Days: Business Days defined for the purposes of this policy are the days of operation for the College: i.e., Monday–Friday, where classes are in session and/or administrative offices are open, except for the designated summer break and winter holiday break when campuses are closed. Coercion: Coercion happens when someone is compelled by force to act out of character through, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition. Coercive behavior differs from seductive behavior based on the type of pressure someone uses to get Consent from another. When someone makes it clear that he/she does not want sex, wants to stop, or does not want to go past a certain point of sexual interaction, continued pressure beyond that point can be considered coercive. 114 Adopted October 22, 2013 Consent: Consent can be given by word or action, but non-verbal Consent is not as clear as talking about what a person wants sexually and what they do not. Consent to some form of sexual activity cannot be automatically taken as Consent to any other form of sexual activity. Silence--without actions demonstrating permission--cannot be assumed to show Consent. When alcohol or other drugs are being used, a person will be considered unable to give valid Consent if he/she cannot fully understand the details of a sexual interaction (who, what, when, where, why, or how) because he/she lacks the capacity to reasonably understand the situation. Individuals who Consent to sex must be able to understand what they are doing. CIA Community: The CIA Community is considered to be student, staff, and faculty at of The Culinary Institute of America at all campus locations. This shall include vendors and contractors doing business with The Culinary Institute of America. Employee: An Employee is an individual paid by The Culinary Institute of America. All full time, parttime, temporary, and contracted individuals fall under this class. Force: Force is the use of physical violence and/or imposing on someone physically to gain sexual access. Force also includes threats, intimidation (implied threats), and Coercion that can overcome an individual’s resistance. Hearing: A Hearing is a formal meeting conducted by a Hearing Officer to review the findings of an investigation and opportunity for all parties to be heard. Hearing Officer: The Hearing Officer is appointed by the CIA’s Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator to oversee the hearing of a reported case. Investigator: An Investigator is an individual appointed by the CIA’s Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator to perform and document an inquiry for ascertaining facts through detailed and careful examination of all information presented using various means of information discovery. Non-Consensual Sexual Contact: Non-Consensual Sexual Contact is any intentional sexual touching, however slight, with any object, by a man or a woman upon a man or a woman that is without Consent and/or by force. Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse: Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse is any sexual intercourse however slight, with any object, by a man or woman upon a man or a woman, that is without consent and/or by force. Respondent: The Respondent is any student, faculty, staff, visitor, guest, or third party who has a formal complaint filed against him/her. Retaliatory Harassment: Retaliatory Harassment is intentional action taken by an accused individual or allied third party, absent legitimate non-discriminatory purposes, that harms an individual as reprisal for filing or participating in a civil rights grievance proceeding. Appendix Appendix Appeals Officer: Appeals Officer is appointed by the CIA’s Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator to oversee the appeals process as outlined. Complainant: A Complainant is any student, faculty, staff, visitor, guest, or third party who files a formal report or statement of harassment or discrimination that is in violation of this policy. Stalking: Stalking is the act or an instance of pursuing or harassing and threatening another in an aggressive and unwanted and/or illegal manner. Student: A student is an individual who is registered in a credit or degree program at The Culinary Institute of America. Adopted October 22, 2013 115 Sexual Harassment: Sexual Harassment is unwelcome, gender-based verbal or physical, or conduct of sexual nature, that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it has the effect of unreasonably interfering with, limiting, or denying someone the ability to participate in or benefit from the CIA’s educational program. The unwelcome behavior may be based on power differentials (quid pro quo), the creation of a hostile environment, or retaliation. Examples include: attempting to coerce an unwilling person into a sexual relationship; repeatedly subjecting a person to egregious, unwanted sexual attention; punishing a refusal to comply; conditioning a benefit on submitting to sexual advances; engaging in sexual violence; engaging in intimate partner violence, stalking, and gender-based bullying. Sexual Exploitation: Sexual Exploitation occurs when an individual takes non-consensual or abusive sexual advantage of another for his/her own advantage or benefit, or to benefit or advantage anyone other than the one being exploited, and that behavior does not otherwise constitute one of other sexual misconduct offenses. Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not limited to: • invasion of sexual privacy • prostituting another person • non-consensual taking and/or distributing photography, video, or audio-taping of sexual activity • allowing third parties to observe sexual activities without Consent Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination Policy—Campus SaVE Act ADDENDUM 1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE This Addendum supplements and amends The Culinary Institute of America’s Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination (HSMD) Policy (adopted October 22, 2013), as that policy applies to alleged incidents of sexual assault or other sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking in accordance with Title VII, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and the Campus SaVE Act. Unless otherwise specifically noted in this Addendum, alleged incidents of sexual assault or other sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking as set forth above shall be investigated and processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in the HSMD Policy. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the HSMD Policy and this Addendum, the provisions of this Addendum will control. This policy applies to all members of the CIA community, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, vendors, contractors and third parties visiting CIA facilities. • engaging in voyeurism 2. FORMS OF HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION • knowingly transmitting an STI or HIV to another student The forms of harassment and discrimination that are prohibited by the HSMD Policy shall specifically include, without limitation, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking as defined more specifically below in accordance with the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and the Campus SaVE Act. • exposing one’s genitals in non-consensual circumstances; inducing another to expose his/her genitals • sexually-based stalking and/or bullying may also be forms of sexual exploitation Third Party: Third Party is an individual who is a guest, visitor, contractor, restaurant patron, continuing education student, or any other individual not under the direct employment of the CIA or attending a CIA credit program. 3. DEFINITIONS Dating violence: The term “dating violence” means violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. Appendix Sexual Assault: Sexual assault means an offense classified as a forcible or non-forcible sex offense under the uniform crime reporting system of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Appendix Domestic violence: The term “domestic violence” includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction. Stalking: Stalking means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of others or suffer substantial emotional distress. Stalking can include, for example: m Repeated, unwanted, intrusive, and frightening communications from the perpetrator by phone, mail, and/or email. 116 Adopted October 22, 2013 Adopted September 30, 2014 117 m Repeatedly leaving or sending victim unwanted items, presents, or flowers. m Following or lying in wait for the victim at places such as home, school, work, or recreation place. m Making direct or indirect threats to harm the victim, the victim’s children, relatives, friends, or pets. m Damaging or threatening to damage the victim’s property. m Harassing victim through the Internet. m Posting information or spreading rumors about the victim on the Internet, in a public place, or by word of mouth. m Obtaining personal information about the victim by accessing public records, using Internet search services, hiring private investigators, going through the victim’s garbage, following the victim, contacting victim’s friends, family work, or neighbors, etc. 4. REPORTING AND OPTIONS FOR ASSISTANCE Members of the CIA community who believe that they have been or are being subjected to harassment or discrimination, including but not limited to any form of sexual misconduct, have the right, but are not required, to report the matter and to seek assistance from the CIA or resources off-campus or both. A. IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE Hyde Park campus—see page 126. San Antonio campus—see page 126. Greystone campus—see page 127. B. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM (SART) SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Advisors at each campus are trained staff and administrators who are first responders to complaints of sexual misconduct. These SART Advisors can provide the complainant with support and assistance, access to resources, as well as information about sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. SART Advisors use a survivor-centered approach by providing the complainant with information about resources on and off campus and letting the complainant make decisions based on what feels comfortable. m Provide guidance on procedures to be followed and names to be contacted for gaining rapid access to these resources. m Offer to make initial contacts with resource providers and to introduce the complainant to appropriate contact people, both on and off campus. m Clarify distinctions between campus, civil, and criminal adjudication procedures and offer to help you make initial contacts with appropriate offices on campus. m Serve as a liaison with other members of SART who may share more extensive knowledge of particular resources that the complainant is interested in pursuing. m Remain in close contact with the Title IX Coordinator to ensure a coordinated, timely and appropriate support system for the complainant. 118 Adopted September 30, 2014 SART Teams Hyde Park campus—see page 124. San Antonio campus—see page 125. Greystone campus—see page 125. As is discussed in the HSMD Policy, some resources are “confidential” resources—i.e., persons who can offer support, advice or other services and who, as a general matter, are not required to further report, initiate an investigation, or otherwise take action in response to the information you provide— while other resources are not confidential. The only on-campus “confidential reporting” resources are the counselor and therapists in the CAPS office in Hyde Park. Students are encouraged to carefully review all of their reporting options before deciding whether or to whom to report. C. PRESERVING EVIDENCE The CIA will provide the following information to complainants (victims) regarding the Preservation of Evidence in accordance with the Campus SaVE Act: i. Seek medical care as soon as possible. Even if you do not have any visible physical injuries, you may be at risk of becoming pregnant or acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. ii. Ask a healthcare provider, law enforcement, or rape crisis center where you can go for a sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) to be conducted. Note: you are not required to have a sexual assault forensic exam. iii. It is best to collect forensic evidence from the body within 72 hours. iv. Consider preserving evidence: If possible do not change your clothes and avoid bathing, urinating, washing hands, or brushing your teeth. v. If you need to change, place all clothing in a brown paper bag, so that it can be preserved as evidence, and bring to hospital if you decide to seek medical care. vi. If you suspect you have been drugged, request that a urine sample be collected. Inform the sexual assault nurse examiner that you suspect you were drugged. vii.If possible, write down, or record by any other means. D. COOPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT The CIA also maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with local law enforcement in each of its domestic campuses. The purpose of the MOU is to ensure cooperation between local law enforcement, Campus Safety and the Title IX Coordinator during the course of an investigation in accordance with the Campus SaVE Act, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Clery Act. Appendix Appendix Upon initial contact, SART Advisors will: m Offer information about resources that the complainant might use to address personal, medical, psychological, safety, and academic concerns related to the incident. SART Teams have been established at each campus. 5. AMNESTY FROM DRUG, ALCOHOL AND OTHER CONDUCT POLICIES The CIA strongly encourages the reporting of all sexual assaults and other sexual misconduct. The College recognizes that an individual who has been drinking or using drugs may be hesitant to make a report because of potential consequences for their own conduct. An individual who reports a sexual assault or other sexual misconduct, either as a Complainant or a third party witness, will not be subject to disciplinary action by the College for their own personal consumption of alcohol or drugs at or near the time of the incident, provided that any such violations did not place the health or safety of any other person at risk. Adopted September 30, 2014 119 6. INVESTIGATION AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES OVERSIGHT The Title IX/Age Discrimination Act Coordinator’s responsibilities include overseeing all complaints of harassment and discrimination and identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that may arise, including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking in accordance with Title VII, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and the Campus SaVE Act. The Investigation procedures contained in the CIA’s HSMD policy will apply to any incident of sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, subject to the additional procedures and information contained in this policy. The HSMD Policy is located at https://ciamainmenu.culinary.edu/divisions/ administrationsharedservices/humanresources/Documents/ORG-009-Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination Policy.pdf Rights of Complainants and Respondents Both the complainant (the person complaining) and the respondent (the person who has been accused) have the following rights with respect to complaints of harassment and discrimination: Complainant Statement of Rights As a complainant of sexual misconduct you have a right to: m Privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The College will make all reasonable efforts to ensure the preservation of privacy, restricting information to those with a legitimate need to know; b. Rescheduling of an exam, paper, or assignment; c. Taking an incomplete in a class; d. Administratively withdrawing (AW) from a class; e. Transferring to a different class section; f. Taking a temporary leave from the CIA; g. Adjusted work schedule. m Understand that you are not responsible for the crime(s) committed against you; m NOT have mediation offered to you as the sole means of addressing or resolving your complaint; m Have a “no contact” order issued from the college and to be notified if the accused is prohibited from contacting you or entering your residence hall; m Appeal the outcome and/or sanction(s) in accordance with the process outlined in the Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, & Discrimination Policy; m Know that a violation of the Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, & Discrimination Policy will be based on preponderance of evidence (more likely than not); m Privacy to the extent possible and allowed by law/policy; m NOT have any personally identifiable information released to the public without your consent; m Be treated with dignity and respect throughout the process; m NOT experience retaliation for reporting the incident; m Information regarding how to access available resources such as counseling, advocates, support, mental health and medical treatment on and off campus; m Be given a copy of these rights when you make a complaint. m Choose to contact off-campus law enforcement and campus safety to assist you; m Refuse all of these options without reproach from any CIA official with the understanding that such refusal may impact an investigation and action by the CIA; m A prompt and thorough investigation of the complaint; m An advisor of his or her choice through the investigation and/or appeal process; m An outcome based solely on evidence presented during the conduct process. Such evidence shall be credible, relevant, based in fact, and without prejudice; m Be notified, in writing, of the investigation outcome, including the outcome to any appeal and any sanctions that apply; m Be fully informed of the Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, & Discrimination Policy and procedures to report, investigate, and resolve a complaint as well as possible sanctions; m The same support opportunities available to the accused throughout the investigation; m Information regarding the status and outcome of the investigation/hearing; m Options to change/modify your academic schedule or on-campus living situation if such changes are reasonably available. These changes can happen regardless of a formal complaint, investigation, Adopted September 30, 2014 Respondent (Accused) Statement of Rights An individual who is accused of sexual misconduct (the respondent) has certain rights guaranteed under the Clery Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. As an individual accused of sexual misconduct you have a right to: m Privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The College will make all reasonable efforts to ensure the preservation of privacy, restricting information to those with a legitimate need to know; m An investigation and appropriate resolution of all credible complaints of sexual misconduct; m Be treated with dignity and respect throughout the process; m Information regarding how to access available resources such as counseling, advocates, support, mental health and medical treatment on and off campus; m Timely written notice of all alleged violations within the complaint, including the nature of the violation and possible sanctions; Appendix Appendix a. Moving from one on-campus residence to another on-campus residence; m An investigation and appropriate resolution of all credible complaints of sexual misconduct; m Report the incident through the process outlined in the CIA’s Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination Policy and/or the off-campus law enforcement system; 120 campus or criminal charges. These changes may include: m A prompt and thorough investigation of the allegations; m An advisor of his or her choice through the investigation and/or appeal process; m An outcome based solely on evidence presented during the conduct process. Such evidence shall be credible, relevant, based in fact, and without prejudice; m Be notified, in writing, of the investigation outcome, including the outcome to any appeal and any Adopted September 30, 2014 121 sanctions that apply; m Be fully informed of the Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, & Discrimination Policy and procedures to report, investigate, and resolve a complaint as well as possible sanctions; m The same support opportunities available to the complainant throughout the investigation; m Information regarding the status and outcome of the investigation/hearing; m Options to change/modify your academic schedule or on-campus living situation if such changes are reasonably available. These changes can happen regardless of a formal complaint, investigation, campus or criminal charges. These changes may include: a. Moving from one on-campus residence to another on-campus residence; b. Rescheduling of an exam, paper, or assignment; c. Issuing an incomplete in a class; d. Administratively withdrawing (AW) from a class; e. Transferring to a different class section; f. Taking a temporary leave from the CIA; g. Adjusted work schedule. m Know in advance, if possible, of any public release of personal identifiable information; m Appeal the outcome and/or sanction(s) in accordance with the process outlined in the Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, & Discrimination Policy; sexual assault. Resources shall be available through the Office of the Title IX Coordinator, the Office of Student Affairs, SART Teams, Campus Safety and Human Resources at all CIA domestic campuses. All Campus Safety officers will receive an annual training on reportable crimes under the Clery Act including all forms of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking as set forth in this SaVE addendum. Campus Safety on all CIA campuses provides an escort service upon request. All administrators, faculty and staff will be trained with respect to sexual harassment including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking in accordance with Title VII, Title IX, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and the Campus SaVE Act during their first 60 days on campus. This training may occur through Sexual Harassment and SaVE online courses, as well as necessary training updates on sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking as set forth in this SaVE addendum. Any CIA employee who is involved in responding to, investigating, or adjudicating sexual misconduct as set forth in the HSMD Policy, as well as this SaVE addendum will also receive training and updates on an annual basis facilitated through the Office of the Title IX/Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. The Title IX/Age Discrimination Act Coordinator and all investigators are initially certified through ATIXA training, and will receive continuing education to include information on sexual harassment including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking as set forth in this SaVE addendum. m Know that a violation of the Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, & Discrimination Policy will be based on preponderance of evidence (more likely than not); m Privacy to the extent possible and allowed by law/policy; m Be given a copy of these rights when you are notified of the complaint. 122 The Culinary Institute of America provides programs designed to promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including primary prevention and awareness programs for all incoming students and new employees which address the institution’s prohibition against such conduct, the definitions of such conduct, the definition of consent in reference to sexual activity in the applicable jurisdiction, safe and positive options for bystander intervention, and information on risk reduction to recognize warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks. This policy SaVE addendum, along with the HSMD policy, is posted on the CIA portal as well as in all employee, faculty and student handbooks. This information is provided to students during their orientation to the CIA, through mandated online programs. Various programming efforts may occur throughout the year, which may include but not be limited to: Department of Health/Planned Parenthood presentations, The Red Flag Campaign, Sex Signals program, an Annual Wellness Expo with participation from a variety of community organizations, as well as other appropriate educational programs. Each campus location shall have resources for students on support, prevention, and awareness of Adopted September 30, 2014 Appendix Appendix 7. SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING Adopted September 30, 2014 123 SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM (SART) SAN ANTONIO, TX The following employees make up the SART advisors at each of the branch campuses: NAME TITLE SART ROLE HYDE PARK, NY April Goess Director, Education Able to give students options for reporting to local law enforcement, as well as community resources for medical and emotional support. Reporting an incident to any CIA official will result in a formal investigation by the CIA. Mar-y-Sol Salinas Manager, Learning Strategies Able to give students options for reporting to local law enforcement, as well as community resources for medical and emotional support. Reporting an incident to any CIA official will result in a formal investigation by the CIA. Shannon Gerome Manager, Student Affairs Able to give students options for reporting to local law enforcement, as well as community resources for medical and emotional support. Reporting an incident to any CIA official will result in a formal investigation by the CIA. NAME TITLE SART ROLE Director, Counseling & Psychological Services Provides confidential resources to victims in Title IX cases. Able to confidentially give students options for reporting to campus authorities, local law enforcement, as well as community resources for medical and emotional support. Speaking with a counselor does not constitute a formal report to the CIA. Nancy Bushinsky Counselor, Therapist Provides confidential resources to victims in Title IX cases. Able to confidentially give students options for reporting to campus authorities, local law enforcement, as well as community resources for medical and emotional support. Speaking with a counselor does not constitute a formal report to the CIA. Christiane Mueller Counselor, Therapist Provides confidential resources to victims in Title IX cases. Able to confidentially give students options for reporting to campus authorities, local law enforcement, as well as community resources for medical and emotional support. Speaking with a counselor does not constitute a formal report to the CIA. Counselor, Therapist Provides confidential resources to victims in Title IX cases. Able to confidentially give students options for reporting to campus authorities, local law enforcement, as well as community resources for medical and emotional support. Speaking with a counselor does not constitute a formal report to the CIA. Daria Papalia Andrew Binnie Ryan Butler Area Coordinator *Aside from Counselors, all SART members are mandated to report any Title IX complaints to Joe Morano, Title IX Coordinator in Hyde Park, NY. ST. HELENA, CA NAME TITLE SART ROLE Kathleen Herrera Counselor, Therapist On call Residence Life staff that would be most likely to receive an initial report of a Title IX incident. Reporting an incident to a Residence Life staff member will result in a formal investigation by the CIA. Provides confidential resources to victims in Title IX cases. Able to confidentially give students options for reporting to campus authorities, local law enforcement, as well as community resources for medical and emotional support. Speaking with a counselor does not constitute a formal report to the CIA. Joshua Martin Residence Life Director On call Residence Life staff that would be most likely to receive an initial report of a Title IX incident. Reporting an incident to a Residence Life staff member will result in a formal investigation by the CIA. Catherine Réblé Manager, Student Affairs Able to give students options for reporting to local law enforcement, as well as community resources for medical and emotional support. Reporting an incident to any CIA official will result in a formal investigation by the CIA. Ronnie Genee Residence Director On call Residence Life staff that would be most likely to receive an initial report of a Title IX incident. Reporting an incident to a Residence Life staff member will result in a formal investigation by the CIA. Meka Harris Residence Director On call Residence Life staff that would be most likely to receive an initial report of a Title IX incident. Reporting an incident to a Residence Life staff member will result in a formal investigation by the CIA. Christine Albain Residence Director On call Residence Life staff that would be most likely to receive an initial report of a Title IX incident. Reporting an incident to a Residence Life staff member will result in a formal investigation by the CIA. *Aside from Counselors, all SART members are mandated to report any Title IX complaints to Joe Morano, Title IX Coordinator in Hyde Park, NY. 124 Appendix Appendix *Aside from Counselors, all SART members are mandated to report any Title IX complaints to Joe Morano, Title IX Coordinator in Hyde Park, NY. 125 ST. HELENA, CA IMMEDIATE RESOURCES If the campus and local resources below do not provide the information you need, please visit rainn.org to speak to a counselor or find a rape crisis center near you. Please note that in an emergency situation, such as a student is at risk of harm to self or others, you should report directly to Campus Safety/Security or 911. HYDE PARK, NY ON CAMPUS (CONFIDENTIAL) CIA Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Student Commons 218 845-905-4241 ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS (CONFIDENTIAL) Campus Safety 845-451-1268 Family Services, Inc. 29 North Hamilton Street Poughkeepsie, NY 845-452-1110, ext. 3083 Provides advocacy, forensic nursing services, and counseling Dutchess County Sheriff 150 North Hamilton Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-486-3800 Student Affairs Student Commons 236 (M–F: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.) Dennis Macheska 845-451-1316 Rape Crisis and Crime Victims Hotline (24 hours) 845-452-7272 Hyde Park Police 845-229-9340 Appendix Rape Crisis and Crime Victims Hotline (24 hours) 210-349-7273 April Goess or Shannon Gerome (M–F: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.) 210-554-6452 Bexar County Mental Health Services (24 hours) 210-207-2581 OFF CAMPUS Campus Security 707-548-2478 Napa Emergency Women’s Services (NEWS) 1141 Pear Tree Lane, Suite 220 Napa, CA 94558 707-252-3687 St. Helena Police Department 1480 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574 707-967-2850 Paul Osincup (M–F: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.) 707-967-2486 Crisis Line 707-255-6397 Napa Police Department 1539 First Street Napa, CA 94559 707-257-9223 Victim Witness Assistance 1820 Jefferson Street Napa, CA 94559 707-252-6222 St. Helena Emergency Room 10 Woodland Road St. Helena, CA 94574 707-963-6425 TITLE IX COORDINATOR OFF CAMPUS San Antonio Police Department 210-207-7273 The Culinary Institute of America, pursuant to Title IX, Title VII, and state laws prohibits sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault and sexual violence. Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator will require the CIA to conduct an investigation. While your confidentiality can not be guaranteed, your privacy will be protected to the extent possible: Joseph Morano—HR Director, Faculty Relations Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538 Office: Roth Hall Room S-326 Telephone: 845-451-1314 E-mail: J_Morano@Culinary.edu Appendix 126 Pearl Security 210-889-5287 OFF CAMPUS (CONFIDENTIAL) FROM ANY CAMPUS SAN ANTONIO, TX OFF CAMPUS (CONFIDENTIAL) ON CAMPUS Queen of the Valley Medical Center 1000 Trancas Street Napa, CA 94558 707-252-4411 Mid Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center 845-483-5000 https://www.sfhospital.org/ ON CAMPUS Kathleen Herrera Student Counselor 707-967-2420 OFF CAMPUS Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) Provides GYN exams, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, HIV and STD testing ON CAMPUS (CONFIDENTIAL) ON CAMPUS (CONFIDENTIAL) 127 Index Academic Calendar, 2015–2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Academic Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Academic Information, Helpful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Additional Considerations (Uniforms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Administrative Withdrawal/Dropping a Course . . . . . . . 62 Admissions Recruitment Opportunities for CIA Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Advisory Committee on Campus Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Alcohol and Drug Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Alcohol Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover Alternate Living Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Appeals (Parking or Moving Violations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Appendix: Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Approved Functions and Restaurants (Alcohol) . . . . . . . 90 Assistance in Specific Areas, Whom to Contact for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) Program Curricula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Athletics, Intercollegiate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Attendance, Policy on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) Program Curricula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, Students’ . . . . . . . . . 86 Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Bulletin Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Calculating a Grade Point Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Campus Alcohol Use, General Rules Governing . . . . . . 89 Campus Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Campus Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Campus Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Campus, Navigating the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Campus Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Campus Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 128 Emergency Loan Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Hazing, Prohibition of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination Policy . . . . . 117 Employment, On-Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Campus Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Employment, Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Health Services Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Campus Services and Facilities (Operating Hours) . . . . . 10 Entering Policy (Residence Halls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Honors, Academic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . 71 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Hospitality and Service Management Uniforms . . . . . . . 66 Charges and Hearings Evacuation Procedures from Residence Halls, Housekeeping (Residence Halls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 (Student Code of Conduct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Housing Accommodations Policy and Procedures . . . . . 30 Charges That May Be Assessed, Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Exhibition and Showpieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Housing Privileges, Revocation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Checkout Procedure (Residence Halls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How Need is Determined (Financial Aid) . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Chef’s Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Facial Hair Variance—Health Related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 CHOPT (Chefs Harnessing Outdoor Pursuits Together) . 38 Facial Hair Variance—Religious Beliefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Identification Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Clubs and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Fees, Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Illegal Drugs and Substances: Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Code of Conduct, Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Illness, Serious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Colors, College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Financial Aid Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Insurance, Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Commencement Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Fines and Appeals Procedure for Smoking Policy . . . . . 94 Intercollegiate Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Computer and Network Usage Policy, Student . . . . . . . 94 Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors, International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Computer Centers, Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 and Sprinkler System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Interpretation and Revision Continued Aid Eligibility (Financial Aid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Fire Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 (Student Code of Conduct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Interviewing, On-Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Copy Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Fire Safety Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Intramural Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Copy Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Food Safety and Kitchen Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Cost of Attendance (Financial Aid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Judicial Authority (Student Code of Conduct) . . . . . . . . 77 Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Office . . . . 49 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Judicial Policies (Student Code of Conduct) . . . . . . . . . . 81 Courtesy Hours/Quiet Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 General Rules Governing Campus Alcohol Use . . . . . . . 89 Jurisdiction and Proscribed Conduct Culinary Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Global Cuisines and Cultures (costs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 (Student Code of Conduct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Grade Point Average, Calculating a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Delivery of Meals to Room-Bound Students . . . . . . . . . 74 Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Dietary Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Graduation Participation, Policy on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Liberal Arts and Business Management/ Dining, Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Graduation Dress, Guidelines for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Hospitality Classes (Uniform) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Disabled Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Graduation Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Loan Repayment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Discounts and Reservations (Restaurants) . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Grants and Scholarships for Enrolled Students . . . . . . . 51 Location of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Dress Code, The Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Group Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lock Your Door to Prevent Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Dropping a Course, Administrative Withdrawal . . . . . . 62 Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Handicapped/Medical Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Maître d’Hôtel Uniform, Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Egg, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 and Discrimination Policy (Appendix) . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Map, CIA Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Elevator, Use of the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Eligibility Responsibility, Student (Financial Aid) . . . . . . 50 Policy (Campus SaVE Act Addendum) . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Meals to Room-Bound Students, Delivery of . . . . . . . . . 74 E-mail and Student Portal Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Hate/Bias Crimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Medical Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs . . . . . . . 93 Drug-free Campus Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Index Index Campus Map, CIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Campus SaVE Act Addendum: Harassment, 129 Medical Condition, Temporary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Reservations, Discounts and (Restaurants) . . . . . . . . . . 75 Student Computer and Network Usage Policy . . . . . . . . 94 Message from Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Residence Hall License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Student Computer Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Missing Student, Reporting a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Residence Hall Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Student Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Residence Life Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Student Eligibility Responsibility (Financial Aid) . . . . . . 50 Motorcycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Residence Life Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Student Government Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Move-in Day Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Resident Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Student Help Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Student Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Navigating the Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Revocation of Housing Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Student Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Newspaper, Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Room Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Student Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Notice of Nondiscrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Room Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Students’ Bill of Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . 86 Nurse Response Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Room Condition Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Suspension or Dismissal, Immediate Room Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 (Student Code of Conduct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Ombudsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Room Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 On-Campus Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Roommate, Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Technology on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Operating Hours, Campus Services and Facilities . . . . . 10 Room Search Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Telephone Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 130 Telephones and Television Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Outdoor Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Safe Campus Program, CIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Temporary Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Outside Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Safety Report, CIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Title IV Aid When a Student Withdraws, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sanctions (Student Code of Conduct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Treatment of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Parking, Handicapped/Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Sanitation, Food Safety and Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Tuition and Fees—2015–2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Parking, Move-in Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Scholarships for Enrolled Students, Grants and . . . . . . . 51 Parking Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Serious Illness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Underage Consumption of Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Parking, Temporary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Service Charge (Restaurants) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Uniform Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Part-time and Overload Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Services and Facilities, Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Use of the Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Penalties for Non-Compliance, Uniform Code . . . . . . . . 68 Services and Facilities (Residence Halls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Personal Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Services, Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Personal Property and Valuables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Skating on Campus—Skates or Skateboards . . . . . . . . . 47 Vehicle Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Smoking Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Vehicles, Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Phone Numbers, Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Smoking Policy, Fines and Appeals Procedure for . . . . . 94 Vehicles, Use of CIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Photography, Videos, and Intellectual Property . . . . . . . 74 Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Veteran Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Pond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Soliciting and Canvassing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Violations and Fines, Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Prevention Programs, Drug and Alcohol Abuse . . . . . . . 93 SPICE (Student Programming Igniting Campus Privacy and Your Student Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Entertainment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Professionalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Statement of Student Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Professionalism, Uniform, and Hygiene Policy . . . . . . . . 64 Student Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Wellness Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Property Pass Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Student Activities Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Whom to Contact for Assistance in Specific Areas . . . . 12 Student Affairs Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Withdrawal Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Railroad Tracks and Cliffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Student Affairs Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Withdrawals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Rec Center Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Student Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Wooded Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Required Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Student Commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Index Index Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 131 THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA ALMA MATER You’ve prepared us to practice the discipline Of Careme and Escoffier Armed with practical lessons, we’ll enrich our profession As we each find our own way Forming bonds with our colleagues at CIA High above the Hudson’s banks We’ll remember with pleasure all the friendships we treasure And for these, we offer thanks Culinary Institute of America Venture forth but still be true to the school we love Culinary Institute of America Venture forth but still be true to the school we love Taking pride in traditions of excellence Shine a torch to lead the way From the best education to the newest innovation We’ll remember CIA Breaking bread signals friendship around the world Sharing wine mends a fray You shape public perception give support and direction And so in our hearts we say Culinary Institute of America Venture forth but still be true to the school we love Culinary Institute of America Venture forth but still be true to the school we love Words by Heidi Joyce and Carol Lally Metz Music by Randall Fleischer and Heidi Joyce The World’s Premier Culinary College
