SCSU Rights and Responsibilities
Statement of Nondiscrimination
St. Cloud State University is committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation/affectional preference, national origin, mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistance or physical disability or any other group or class against which discrimination is prohibited by State or Federal law. Further, the University will not tolerate acts of sexual harassment/assault within its area of jurisdiction. St. Cloud State University will continue to remain in full compliance with: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the 1992 Crime Bill.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of affirmative action, equal opportunity or Title IX at St. Cloud State University should be referred to the affirmative action officer, 320.308.5123. Inquiries about services offered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should be referred to the director of student disabilities services, 320.308.3117.
Cultural Diversity
SCSU students are members of a university community that is committed to creating a positive, supportive environment which welcomes a diversity of opinions and ideas for students, faculty, and staff of all cultures. SCSU is dedicated to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, gender, age, status or physical condition. We will not tolerate racism or harassment or any derogatory remarks about a student's race, class, age, gender, or physical limitations. The best and most effective learning for tomorrow's leaders takes place in a multicultural setting.
Campus Safety
Providing the safest possible environment is part of SCSU's mission. The University annually publishes a Campus Security Report with policy statements for a range of security programs. This report is available in print or electronically from University Public Safety at 320.308.3333, via E-mail from pubsafe@stcloudstate.edu, or on the Web at: www.stcloudstate.edu/publicsafety.
HuskyNet for Official Communication
SCSU will use HuskyNet E-mail as an official communication channel for sending students university-related notification and information. The University will use HuskyNet accounts as the official E-mail contact for all SCSU student. This means that all:
- SCSU students will be required to activate their HuskyNet account.
- Students will need to check their HuskyNet accounts regularly to ensure they receive important messages from SCSU.
- SCSU will send official messages to HuskyNet accounts only.
- University offices will use HuskyNet E-mail to send students information regarding registration, financial aid, campus security and more.
- Faculty members may use HuskyNet E-mail to send students course information.
Student Conduct
University regulations which express expectations of behavior and provide for the protection of the rights of individuals are published yearly online and in the Student Handbook. Students who violate University or system regulations shall, after due process, be subject to University sanctions. Contact the associate vice president of student life and development, 106 Atwood Center, if you need additional information or assistance with a complaint.
Student Records and Directory Information
Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, students at St. Cloud State University are entitled to review records, files, documents, and other materials containing information directly related to them which are maintained by the University. In accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, students may request a hearing to challenge the content of education records to ensure that the records are not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of their rights. A student may insert in his or her records a written explanation respecting the contents of such records if suggested corrections or deletions are not made by the University.
Access and review is subject to the following conditions:
- The University has 45 days to comply with a student's written request to review her/his records.
- All information declared confidential by the Act or excluded from the definition of "education records" in the Act is not available for inspection.
- After reviewing records, a student may request the unit maintaining the record to remove or modify information the student believes is misleading, inaccurate, or inappropriate. If the request is refused, the student may insert in the records a written explanation respecting the contents objected to or the student may file an appeal with the office in charge of the records. This appeal will be heard by a person or committee appointed by the director of the office involved.
The Act further states that certain information can be construed to be directory information which is available to the public. These are the items the University declares to be directory information available to the public:
- name
- address (restricted to local or permanent postal address)
- telephone listing
- date and place of birth
- major field of study
- e-mail address
- class status (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
- participation in officially recognized activities and sports
- weight and height of members of athletic teams
- dates of attendance
- degrees and graduation honors received
- and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended
Confidential information will not be released regardless of the student's financial support. A student has the right to inform the University that any or all of the above information should not be released without prior consent. Students who wish to restrict the release of this information must complete a written request to that effect with the Office of Records and Registration, 720 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498. After the required written request has been made, appropriate offices will be notified so that they can begin to comply with the request as soon as possible. This restriction pertaining to the release of directory information remains in effect until the Office of Records and Registration is notified by the student in writing to remove it, even after a student graduates or ceases enrollment. For further information, contact the Office of Records and Registration, 320.308.2111.
SCSU usually requires a student's consent before releasing information which is not public. Exceptions are provided for in the law which allows SCSU, at its discretion, to release nonpublic information without consent; however, nonpublic information generally will not be given to parents or legal guardians, regardless of financial support, without the student's consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; representatives of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU), including the Board of Trustees, chancellor, chancellor's staff; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the University discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Policies
MnSCU and SCSU policies and procedures forbid sexual harassment and sexual violence and provide for the reporting, investigation, and disposition of such incidents. Incidents of sexual harassment are to be reported to the Affirmative Action Office, AS 208, 320.308.5123. Incidents of sexual assault or violence are to be reported to the Women's Center, 320.308.4958, Campus Security, Pubic Safety Department, 320.308.3453, or the St. Cloud Police, 911. Copies of sexual harassment and sexual violence policies are available in the above named SCSU offices.
University Parking Policies
St. Cloud State University maintains 25 parking lots for the use of faculty, staff, students and guests. Permits are required. Signs posted at the entrances to all University lots provide detailed information about parking rules, regulations, and parking hours.
St. Cloud State University reserves the right to ticket, autoclamp, or tow at the owner's expense any vehicle in violation of established parking regulations. Persistent violators may have their parking privileges denied. Autoclamping will result after five or more citations during the academic year (paid or unpaid fines).
All persons associated with St. Cloud State University will be held accountable for family members' and friends' traffic violations incurred on St. Cloud State University property. Failure to pay fines may result in holding of grades, transcripts, and registration privileges. All past due financial obligations need to be credited at least three days before your earliest registration time in order to register on time.
Day/Evening Parking
University parking permits are required 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in faculty/staff/student
lots. Some pay-lot parking is also available. Information regarding parking
permits and enforcement may be obtained by contacting the Public Safety Department, 320.308.3453.
Daily Enforcement
Parking is prohibited in areas specifically designated as delivery areas,
service areas, no parking zones, state vehicle parking
zones, fire zones, driveways, lawns, sidewalks, and other posted areas
(handicapped zones, timed zones, fire lanes, and loading zones). The above
are enforced each and every day of the year, regardless of the academic
calendar. Persons park in University lots at their own risk and are therefore
encouraged to lock their vehicles at all times.
Americans With Disabilities Act
In compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the ADA, if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability (e.g., wheelchair accessibility, interpreter, or an alternative non-print means of receiving information about the University) such an accommodation can be available upon advance request. Please contact Student Disability Services, 320.308.4080.
