2023-2024 Student Handbook

The Student Handbook is designed to furnish information about Lake Erie College policies, regulations, standards and services. It is intended as a guide to the privileges and responsibilities of membership in the College community. Each Lake Erie College student is responsible for reading the Student Handbook so that he/she/they may understand the policies and regulations by which he/she/they is bound. Policies and regulations are subject to constant review and revision by students, staff, faculty and administration. The College reserves the right to change any provision, regulation or requirement set forth herein. Revisions will be shared electronically. The most updated version of the handbook can be found on the Lake Erie College website.

Mission

Lake Erie College provides an excellent, inclusive, and highly personalized education grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Guided by hope and care, our students are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens

Vision

Lake Erie College will empower students by successfully integrating the following elements into the learning experience:

• Self-Discovery
• The Development of strong personal attributes
• Creative problem solving
• The Balance of the personal and professional goals with the needs of others

The College is committed to being mission-driven, fostering strong partnerships and collaboration in the region, service to the community, embracing diversity and inclusion, and helping students successfully reach their academic goals.

Commitment to Curiosity

Building relationships and valuing community

Engaging our passions with integrity and accountability

Supporting each other’s goals through failure to success

Empowering one another through intentional experiences

Problem Resolution Form

The Problem Resolution form has been created to provide students with a formal process to submit questions, comments, concerns or problems to College officials about campus policies, procedures, regulations and/or person(s). All information is reviewed and recorded by the Problem Resolution Committee who will be following up with submissions on a case by case basis. Any and all complaints are considered helpful feedback for college employees including but not limited to faculty, staff and cabinet members. It is encouraged for all students to take ownership of their Lake Erie College Student Experience by completing the Problem Resolution Form. The form can be found on the Lake Erie College website and also here: https://forms.gle/skbiPFdKpHU8ofZ49

Civility Statement

Student Life Office of Lake Erie College promotes an environment of tolerance for others. Fostering a community based on civility toward one another which is guided by a principal of self-responsibility and accountability for actions. An environment rich in difference is vital to the College experience. In a community of scholarship and citizenship there is no place for hurtful behavior. Specifically:

Safety/ Social Responsibility/ Accountability

• Lake Erie College emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and accountability in the lives of all students.
• All members of the college community strive to create a positive environment through considerate conduct. A living community that promotes and adheres to all policies stated within the student handbook.

Academics

• It is the obligation of all community members to preserve an atmosphere conducive to the freedom to teach and to learn. The College is committed to creating and maintaining a positive learning and working environment both in and out of the classroom.
• Students who submit academic work that is not their own are betraying the academic mission of the College.

Diversity

• Civility can be displayed when a person is willing to embrace diversity and respect individuals with differing backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. All members of the College community are equal and accountable to each other. The College recognizes and welcomes a community comprised of diverse thought in order to provide an atmosphere of cross-cultural understanding so that we can better embrace diversity and celebrate difference.

Respect

• It is with understanding that each member of the community interact with one another according to the “Golden Rule” which is defined as “treating others how you would want to be treated.” Our community is guided by an underlining respect for self, others and property. It is believed that those residing in the community will coexist peacefully and understand that your personal choices do have an effect on the community as a whole.
• Students/Faculty & Staff are encouraged to become involved members of the campus community in order to learn how to serve the greater good through their contributions as global citizens