Sexual Harassment and Sex Offenses

The Appalachian State University community will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment or sex offenses. They are incompatible with the mission of the university.

What is sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances for sexual favors, physical contact of a sexual nature, or words or actions that create a hostile environment. Such behavior constitutes sexual harassment when

• Acceptance or rejection becomes a condition of your employment or academic standing.
• It serves as a basic for academic or personnel decisions which conern you
• It interferes with your performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working, learning, or living environment.

Individuals may be harassed by co-workers or fellow students as well as by supervisors or faculty. Sexual harassment may be blatant or subtle.

What are sex offenses?

By law, sex offenses are defined as forcible—any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim in incapable of giving consent, and nonforcible—unlawful, nonforcible sexual intercourse (e.g. sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent).

These same definitions and laws apply regardless of whether the assailant is a stranger or is an acquaintance. The type of force may involve physical violence, coercion, or the threat of harm to the victim. Other acts such as unwanted touching of an intimate part of another person's body are also considered to be a form of sexual assault. Sexual harassment can also be a form of sexual assault.

Where can I go?

The University has developed procedures to facilitate the prompt resolution of complaints regarding sexual harassment and sexual offenses. If you have a complaint of sexual harassment, you may contact Dr. Melissa Barth at 262-6494 in the Equity Office. In case of sex offenses you may contact Barbara Daye, 262-2060 in the Office of Student Development.

A number of persons at the University serve as liasons, or contact persons. They are persons who are knowedgeable about university policies and procedures and can assist you in seeking assistance. They, along with their campus telephone number and office locations, are listed below.

Brad Berndt, Coordinator
Academic Services for Athletes—200 D.D. Dougherty—262-2291

Lisa Osborne Goodman, Registrar
Conferences and Institutes—University Hall—262-3045

Judy Haas, Area Coordinator
Residence Life Office—262-2106 or 266-6753 

Tom Hilgers, Area Coordinator
Residence Life Office—262-2160

Heather Kilmer, Residence Education Specialist
Residence Life/Watauga College—152 East Hall—262-2416

Residence Life Office—262-2160

Roachel Laney, Athletics Director
Owen's Field House—262-4010

Jane Nicholson
News Bureau/University Advancement—Founders Hall—262-2345

Priscilla Peebles, Assistant Professor/Voice
306 Broyhill Music Center—262-6451 

Art Quickenton
College of Education—Duncan Hall—262-3162

Doug Searcy, Area Coordinator
Residence Life—262-2160

Tierza Watts, Coordinator
Residential Programs / Reisdence Life Office—262-2535 or 262-2160

Judy Williamsen
Biology Department—Rankin Hall—262-3026

Ron Branch, Chair
Department of Military Science—D.D. Dougherty, Room 106—262-2992

Jeremy Fox
Raley Hall, Room 4067—262-6225

Myrna B. Garnes, Assistant Director
African American Student Development

Center for Student Involvement and Leadership—262-6252

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SANTA AT THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE - Santa will be at your University Bookstore Wednesday, December 4, and Thursday, December 5, dispensing goodies and holiday cheer to all Appalachian students, faculty & staff!! Come by and wish him (and let him wish you) a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season!! P.S. Bring your camera.

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The Student Health Service will be offering flu vaccinations to students from Monday, October 21 through Wednesday, November 27. Vaccinations will be given on a first come, first served basis Monday-Friday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:15-3:30 p.m. Students requesting the vaccination should sign in at the front desk with a valid student ID. The cost is $3.

The vaccine is not recommended for persons having allergies to chickens or feathers.

The Health Service is offering a Travel Clinic to provide appropriate travel information, immunizations, and medications in preparation for foreign travel. The clinic operates on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon by appointment only. Costs to students will include immunizations and medications that are recommended. For further information about the Travel Clinic, contact Laquita Norrington or Susan Tumbleston at 262-3100.

Fall Semester Operating Hours

Weekdays

Note: for direct dialing to the appointment secretary, please call 262-6577.

The Health Service opens at 9:00 a.m. on Fridays.

To inquire about immunization records, call 262-6578 for a direct line to the immunization secretary between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Weekends

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During the week of November 15 - 22, join ACT and ASU clubs and organizations in raising money and collecting canned goods for area agencies (Habitat for Humanity, The Hospitality House, Hunger Coalition, and OASIS). Individuals are still needed to obtain sponsors and participate in the fast and the sleep out. Call the ACT office (262-3032) for more information about how you can be involved.

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Summer program in
Germany
July 1997

Trip includes Cost: $1850.00
(Financial Aid Available)

• Three day trip to Munich
• Glacier skiing and hiking in Austria Call or visit:
• Six credit hours Dr. Ulrich Froehlich
• Excursions on the Romantic Road Sanford Hall 532

262-2303

This program is open to German classes of all levels.

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Appalachian State University reserves the right to cancel classes during inclement weather. The Chancellor exercises this right, which in his absence is transferred to the Provost. The Chanellor consults with the vice chancellors and other university personnel as necessary to determine whether or not to cancel classes due to inclement weather.

Personnel in the Office of Public Affairs and News Bureau notify local media (e.g. WASU, WATA/WZJS, Cable Channel 6) of cancellations by 6:00 a.m., if possible. Regional and state media are also notified when appropriate.

Faculty should not ask the media to make announcements concerning the cancellation of individual classes. Faculty should consult the Faculty Handbook for University policy regarding their absence from class.

SPA staff should follow the state adverse weather policy as distributed by the Office of Personnel Services.

When classes are not cancelled, students are expected to use their discretion about traveling to campus. The University does not expect anyone to travel to campus if it endangers his or her well-being.

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Nominations are now open for UNC System and Appalachian University Annual Teaching Awards. Students, faculty, administrators, and alumni are invited to nominate ASU faculty members who have demonstrated excellence and commitment to teaching. For complete information, please conatct Dr. Roxann Knutson at (704) 262-2172. Deadline for nominations is December 4, 1996.

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There are currently positions available for assistant secretary and assistant rules chair. Applications are available in the Student Government office. They are due by noon on Tuesday, November 26.

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Appalachian State University students have the opportunity to participate in two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies on campus on December 5th.

The 12th annual United Campus Ministries tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in front of Belk Library. In addition to the tree lighting, there will be refreshments and music.

The 2nd annual renewable energy Christmas tree lighting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in front of Kerr Scott Hall. This tree-lighting ceremony is sponsored by the Department of Technology and its student chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. Chancellor Francis T. Borkowski will flip the switch for the solar and wind powered lights at 6:30 p.m.

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Friday, December 6th. Please join us!

Patricia Beaver, Department of Anthropology will present:

To Embrace the Male Offshore Other:
The Ubiquitous Native Grandmother in America's Cultural History.

Watauga River Room 102
Plemmons Student Union
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Bring a lunch and join in!

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The National Security Education Program provides grants for undergraduate and graduate study abroad in less than traditional overseas venues and for less than traditional languages. The aim of the program, which is sponsored by the Department of Defense, is to expand the base of Americans who can speak other than mainstream languages, e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Russian, etc. and who have studied the cultures of people not normally targeted by American study abroad programs. For example, study in Western Europe, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia will not receive grant support. Students must design their own study programs directly with institutions overseas. This is a national competition requiring the highest of academic acheivement and future potential. The deadline for submission of applications to Washington for the 1997-98 Academic Year is early February 1997 so applicants should not delay. Check with the office of International Programs, 2019 Raley Hall for additional details and application materials.

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Belk Library will observe the following schedule during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tuesday, Nov 26 - Wednesday, Nov 27
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, Nov 28 - Saturday, Nov 30
Closed

Sunday, Dec 1
12:30 p.m. - Midnight

through December 13
Exhibit — Catherine J. Smith Gallery
Elastic Visions (computer generated and computer based)
Reception on November 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Catherine J. Smith Gallery
Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free — 262-3017

November 20-24, 8 p.m.
Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
J.B. by Archibald MacLeish
J.B., the modern counterpart of the Biblical Job, is brought down by the deaths and violent catastrophes that seem to have no meaning. The set is a circus tent in which two clowns act out God and the devil. In the play, as in the book of Job, J.B. does not curse God and agrees along with his wife to accept the Universe and begin life over again, expecting no justice but unswerving in their devotion to God.
Valborg Theatre
Students $3, All Others $5 – 262-3063

November 21, 8:00 p.m.
Lecture — Forum Series
Author and NPR Commentator Andrei Codrescu
Co-sponsored by the Visiting Writers Series
Farthing Auditorium
Free — 262-4046

November 21, 5:15 p.m.
Lecture — Appalachian Humanities Social Forum Series
"Animal Rights/Human Wrongs: Some Art Education"
Speaker: Gayle Weitz (Department of Art)
Reception and cash bar at 4:30 p.m.
Broyhill Inn
Free — 262-2428

November 21-22, 8:00 p.m.
Opera — School of Music
Opera Workshop: Joseph Amaya, director
Rosen Concert Hall
Free — 262-3020

December 3, 8:00 p.m.
Concert — School of Music
Appalachian Chorale: Brian Bailey, conductor
Rosen Concert Hall
Free — 262-3020

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We are happy to announce the calendar of events for the Fall 1996 season of the Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University. We appreciate the additional funding and contributions of the North Carolina and Watauga County Arts Councils, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Friends of Belk Library, Gideon Ridge Inn, and The Red Onion restaurant. Please feel free to contact Susan Weinberg (265-0393) or Lynn Doyle (262-3979) for further information about readings or attendance at additional workshops by the visiting writers. Admission to all events is free.

Thursday, November 21:
Author and NPR Commentator Andrei Codrescu
Farthing Auditorium, 8:00 p.m.
for information, please call the Office of Cultural Affairs at 262-6084

Admission to all events is free. Community members wishing to attend a class session with a particular writer should reserve a space by calling 262-2871. The University Bookstore will sell books by the authors at each reading.

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The Biology Department Greenhouse is taking orders for poinsettias through December 5. Grown in 6" or 7" pots, they are available in dark red, bright red, marble (white with pink veins), monet (dark pink and red), and white. The plants cost $8.00, $10.00 and $14.00. For more information or to place an order, call 262-4025 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Plase leave a message if no one is available to take your call.

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