College in High School Disclosure

Dear “College in High School” Student,

On behalf of Saint Francis University, I would like to extend to you a warm welcome to the university community, along with aspirations for your success in your educational career. In welcoming you to the Saint Francis University family, I would like to share with you certain required disclosures that provide information about our university community and outline responsibilities that are to be undertaken by both parties.

The United States Code of Federal Regulations requires certain information to be disclosed to current students, prospective students (and/or their families), current employees, prospective employees, and/or the community. Saint Francis University compiles and discloses this information on its Student Consumer Information webpage.

Disclosures of particular significance that are also contained in this packet include: 1) the Privacy of Student Records and Release of Information (i.e., FERPA) policy disclosure (page 2); 2) the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program disclosure (page 3); and 3) the Title IX disclosure and the Student Handbook notification (page 4). Questions related to the Privacy of Student Records and Release of Information policy should be directed to the Registrar. Questions related to Title IX and the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. Questions related to the Student Handbook should be directed towards the Associate Dean of Students.

Other disclosures accessible through the Student Consumer Information webpage include, but are not limited to, 1) Saint Francis University’s Annual Fire Safety and Security Report, which details the University’s fire safety and security policies, fire and crime statistics, and crime log, in compliance with the Clery Act, and 2) access to Saint Francis University’s Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data report, in compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act.

Paper copies of any of the above-mentioned disclosures will be provided upon request. Please submit any requests for a paper copy to academiccompliance@francis.edu or by sending a letter to Academic Compliance Specialist, Saint Francis University, P.O. Box 600, Loretto, PA 15940. Please direct any questions concerning this notice to the same email and/or mailing address.

Warm Regards,

Dr. Tricia McFadden, PhD, MBA, MA Dean, Division of Professional Studies

FERPA Disclosure

Saint Francis University is committed to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of education records and to compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

In accordance with the FERPA, Saint Francis University is required to send students an annual notification of their rights.

This letter serves as the annual notification and contains links to the University’s robust policy. The policy outlines the student’s rights and required school definitions.

Additional information can be found in the Academic Catalog and the complete Privacy of Student Records and Release of Information policy is available in its entirety, in the Student Consumer Information section of the University’s website.

Full addresses for the policy and pages referenced above (copy paste into your browser address bar if links about do not work for you):

Academic Catalog:

https://catalog.francis.edu/content.php?catoid=16&navoid=735#family_educational_rights

Privacy Policy:

https://my.francis.edu/apps/sfu_policies/policy_detail_print.asp?policiy_id=546

Student Consumer Information Page:

https://www.francis.edu/about-us/student-consumer-information

Jacob Taylor

University Registrar
Military Affairs Coordinator
Veterans Affairs, School Certifying Official (SCO) Principal Designated School Official, NSD-SEVP

Annual Notification Statement: Drug Free Schools and Communities Act

The Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program is published via the Saint Francis University website.

Saint Francis University recognizes the severe effects of alcohol and other drug abuse on the performance and wellbeing of its students, faculty, and staff. While respecting the independence of its community members, the college administration requires that all members of the campus community comply with University policy, local and federal laws, including those that govern the use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD).

To promote such compliance and to support a healthy campus culture, the University has implemented a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAAPP) that is designed to be comprehensive while addressing the needs of each population within the institution by articulating common standards for conduct, legal and institutional sanctions for violations, health risks associated with AOD abuse, and available resources such as counseling and treatment.

The Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAAPP) document is found on the www.francis.edu(https://www.francis.edu) website under the About Us tab under Student Consumer Information.

Should you have any questions regarding this document, please contact: Ms. Lynne Banks, M.Ed.
Associate Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Student Development 232 Padua Hall

814-472-3002 lbanks@francis.edu

Annual Notification Statement
2023-24 Saint Francis University Student Handbook

The 2023-24 SFU Student Handbook is published via the Saint Francis University website.

The Saint Francis University Student Handbook (The Handbook) provides information about many services that are available to students including information on Title IX, Education

Amendments of 1972, and Title IV, The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. In addition, the Handbook contains the University’s Code of Student Conduct which includes policies, behavioral expectations, and an outline of student rights and responsibilities.

Saint Francis University students are responsible for understanding the information, policies, and procedures in this document. The University has made a great effort to provide current and accurate information in The Handbook but reserves the right to make changes or additions to The Handbook as necessary. Once those posted online, said changes are in effect. Students are encouraged to check the online version of The Handbook for the most current versions of all policies and procedures.

The University also maintains support information online on Title IX. This information can be found at: https://www.francis.edu/nondiscrimination-and-no-harassment

Should you have any question regarding this document please contact:

Ms. Lynne Banks, Associate Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator

Office of Student Development 232 Padua Hall 814-472-3002

lbanks@francis.edu

I have read the proceeding statements concerning:

The description and location of the Saint Francis University Student Handbook
The description and location of the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAAPP)

Once you have read the above information please return to your application.

College in High School Disclosure