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Knox College Student Handbook

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Division of Student Development

2 East South Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

309-341-7222

Fax: 309-341-7077

dsd@​knox.edu

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The Student Handbook is maintained by Division of Student Development  and contains information about College policies, rule, regulations and procedures as well as information related to resources, activities, organizations, and standards governing life on campus. It is the student's responsibility to know, to understand, and to follow the policies and procedures explained in the Student Handbook. This is not a contract and may be changed at any time.

Each student will receive an email with instuctions on how to locate the information contained on the Student Handbook Web page on the Knox College website at the start of each academic year.

College Student Policies and Procedures

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Our Mission

The Knox college statement of mission explains the college's philosophy on curriculum, learning environment, residential living, and the Knox community.

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Student Code of Conduct

Knox College strives to maintain a community that values academic excellence, social responsibility, and social justice.

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Community Living Standards

Students are expected to familiarize themselves and comply with the Housing Agreement and all policies outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

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Acceptable Use Policies

Knox College Policy on Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources

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Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Knox College affirms its commitment to create and maintain an environment free from acts of sex discrimination and sexual harassment and to foster within that environment respect for the dignity of all members of the community.

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Discrimination & Harassment

Consistent with Knox College's historical commitment to inclusivity, the College today aims to create a campus that is welcoming for all students, staff, and faculty and a climate that is safe, respectful, and free from all forms of bias.

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Student Grievance Procedures

The purpose of this procedure is to establish a process for students to express and resolve misunderstandings, concerns, or grievances that they have with any College employee in a prompt, fair, and equitable manner.

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Student Activities Resources

We'll help you take care of your basic needs so you can focus your energy on learning.

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Statement on Romantic or Sexual Relationships Between Students and Knox College Employees

No faculty or staff member shall enter into a romantic, dating, or sexual relationship with a currently enrolled Knox College student.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report provides information required by the Clery Act which includes, but is not limited to, an overview of law enforcement relationships with the Department of Campus Safety, various crime and fire safety policies/ procedures, emergency response/notification procedures, and protocols for missing persons.

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Missing Student

Information on steps to take if you suspect a student of missing.

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Media Policy

Staff and students working in Communications may take photos and audio or video recordings to be used on the Knox College website and other digital communications, in print publications, and for publicity purposes.

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The Knox College Honor System

The Honor Code has been an integral part of life at Knox College since 1951, when the student body initiated the introduction of a system of academic integrity.

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Campus Life Resources

Academic Resources

Campus Services

Computer and Telecommunications Center

Information about Knox College Information Technology Services.

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Bike Shop and Bike Share

Bicycles are a welcome addition to the Knox College campus, from our short and long-term bike share to encouraging the community to use this healthy alternative transportation source.

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Share Shop

Suggestions for on-campus waste reduction for the Knox Community

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Bicycle Information: Registration, Parking and Storage

All bicycles on the Knox campus must be registered at the Campus Safety office

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Television

Knox College provides Xfinity on Campus streaming television service to all students in on campus housing at no charge.

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Telephone

Knox College telephone services.

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Postal Services

Postal Services handles all incoming and outgoing mail via U.S. Mail and standard shipping services, special shipping requests, and maintains all student and faculty campus mailboxes.

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Financial Aid

We offer a wide variety of need-based financial aid to help you cover your college tuition and expenses, and we're here to guide you through the financial aid process.

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Business Office

The Business Office processes, records, maintains, and reports in a timely manner, the financial transactions of Knox College to internal and external users while complying with applicable statutes, rules, and governing regulations.

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Shuttle Service

Knox College offers shuttle service at the beginning and end of each term for students flying into or out of Quad City International Airport in Moline, Illinois, or Greater Peoria Regional Airport.

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Handshake

Helps students apply for on-campus student employment; gain valuable experience; explore and choose careers; and connect with alumni, employers, and graduate programs.

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Knox College

https://www.knox.edu/offices/student-development/knox-college-student-handbook

Printed on Saturday, October 12, 2024