Office Of Student Affairs Student Handbook
Office of Student AffairsStudent Handbook2018–2019
Office of Student AffairsStudent Handbook2018–2019
Welcome to American University of Sharjah (AUS). We are the bestinstitution where learning in and out of class will promote your holisticdevelopment.Student Affairs nurtures your aesthetic, ethical, intellectual, personal,social and talent growth through extracurricular engagement. Weoffer student support services, facilities and programs that will enableyou reach your extracurricular goals. We ease your transition fromschool to university. We offer a host of opportunities that will supportyour passion for sports, leadership, volunteerism, cultural or interestoriented activities, event coordination and management, socialawareness, media, humanitarian causes, music, photography and more.Student engagement is the product of motivationand active learning. It is a product rather than a sumbecause it will not occur if either element is missing.—Elizabeth F. BarkleyStudent life at AUS is transformational. You can build your decisionmaking skills by forming and running clubs and organizations throughthe Student Development and Organizations department. Participatingin student clubs and organizations gets you involved in meaningfulactivities and programs. Your passion for volunteerism and social andhumanitarian causes will be supported by Community Services. Learnabout different cultures and traditions through the MulticulturalLearning Program.AUS offers a vibrant athletic program. Whether you are beginner or anadvanced athlete, we offer training and coaching in multiple sports,and excellent fitness and sports facilities to support these pursuits. Oursports teams have the opportunity to compete locally, regionally andinternationally.Bring out the leader in you by participating in leadership enrichmentprograms. Our training programs, seminars, conferences, inspirationallectures and other programs are truly beneficial.Student Residential Life will help you adjust to life in the dorms, withassistance available 24/7. Living in a comfortable and safe residentialhall will support your academic pursuits.At AUS, we expect you to maintain the highest standards of behaviorconsistent with the values of the university. I encourage you to read,understand and abide by the Student Code of Conduct, which isincluded in this handbook.Participating in out-of-class activities will open a world of opportunitiesfor you. Take the lead and engage in student life! You’ll make manygood memories as you advance through your university career.I wish you the best at AUS.Sincerely,Moza Al Shehhi, PhDDean of Students
IntroductionAmerican University of Sharjah (AUS) wasfounded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr.bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of theSupreme Council of the United Arab Emiratesand Ruler of Sharjah, who envisioned AUS asa leading educational institution in the Gulfregion. American University of Sharjah is anindependent, not-for-profit, coeducationalinstitution. Consciously based upon Americaninstitutions of higher education, AUS isthoroughly grounded in Arab culture andpart of a larger process of the revitalization ofintellectual life in the Middle East.American University of Sharjah has succeededin building a multicultural educationenvironment that brings together peoplefrom diverse nations and backgrounds. AUSstrives to instill in its students the importanceof appreciating and understanding diversity,global issues and their own roles in society.AUS is a leading comprehensive coeducationaluniversity in the Gulf, serving students from theregion and around the world. AUS students areintroduced to a culture of high aspiration andachievement to aid them in leading productiveand meaningful lives. AUS is also dedicated tothe preservation of the physical environment,free from pollution and neglect. This sense ofenvironmental responsibility is passed on to AUSgraduates in order to create ecologically awarecitizens.In keeping with its mission, AUS offersstudents an education that will enable them tocomprehend the dynamism and complexity ofcontemporary global processes. Through theintegration of liberal studies and professionaleducation, students are given both breadth ofknowledge and specialization in their chosenfields. Education at AUS runs the gamut fromart, poetry and religions from past civilizationsto the latest skills and technologies of today’sinformation age. These are all presented tostudents in order to produce future leaders witha firm understanding of how society has reachedits present state. The combination of traditionaland innovative teaching methods provides aneducational environment in which students canrealize their individual potential and pursue theirgoals.AUS is well qualified to meet the challengesinherent in preparing its students for life inthe age of electronic communication, globaleconomies, social pluralism and politicalinterdependence.The university offers undergraduate andgraduate degrees through the College ofArchitecture, Art and Design; the College of Artsand Sciences; the College of Engineering; andthe School of Business Administration.While Arabic is the official language ofthe United Arab Emirates, the language ofinstruction at AUS is English. All classes andadministrative functions are conducted inEnglish.Islam is the official religion of the state, andArab Islamic culture predominates in the UAE.The nation is also distinguished by its tolerancetoward its large expatriate communities, whichcomprise diverse nationalities, cultures andreligious beliefs. Following in this spirit ofunderstanding and acceptance of all peoples,AUS admits students solely on the basis of theiracademic qualifications regardless of race, color,gender, religion, disabilities, age or nationalorigin. The university’s mission is to create amulticultural, international academic communityin order to prepare its students to becomelifelong learners equipped to adapt to the needsof our changing world.AUS was established as an “American”university not only in its formal academic andorganizational characteristics but also in therecognition that the total culture and philosophyof the educational community is as significantas the formal program of studies. Students learnthe lessons of the classroom and the lessonsof life in a coeducational, multicultural andmultinational environment. From its inception,AUS was envisioned as a place that would “feel”like an American campus.Accreditation and LicensureAUS is licensed and its programs are accreditedby the Commission for Academic Accreditationof the Ministry of Education’s Higher EducationAffairs Division in the United Arab Emirates.AUS has been accredited in the United Statesof America by the Middle States Commissionon Higher Education (3624 Market Street,Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA, Tel 1 215 6625606) since June 2004. The bachelor of sciencedegree programs in chemical engineering, civilengineering, computer engineering, electricalengineering and mechanical engineering offeredby the College of Engineering are accredited bythe Engineering Accreditation Commission ofABET (www.abet.org). The bachelor of sciencedegree program in computer science offered bythe College of Engineering is accredited by theComputing Accreditation Commission of ABET(www.abet.org). The School of BusinessAdministration is accredited by the Associationto Advance Collegiate Schools of Business(AACSB International), www.aacsb.edu. TheBachelor of Architecture program of the Collegeof Architecture, Art and Design is accredited bythe National Architectural Accrediting Board(NAAB) of the United States, www.naab.org.
1.1 On-Campus Services1.1.1 Banking1.1.2 Bookstore1.1.3 Copy Center1.1.4 Dining1.1.5 ID Cards1.1.6 Immigration-Related Services1.1.7 Lost and Found1.1.8 Mini-Marts1.1.9 Parking1.1.10 Personal Services1.1.11 Pharmacy1.1.12 Post Office and Mail1.1.13 Safety1.1.14 Security1.1.15 Transportation1.1.16 Travel Office1.1.17 University Health Center1.2 Academic Facilities and Resources111111111111111111111212121212121213141. Services and Resources9
1. Services and Resources101. Services and Resources1. Services and Resources1.1 On-Campus Services1.1.1 BankingLocated on the ground floor of the MainBuilding, Sharjah Islamic Bank offersbanking services such as checking andsaving accounts, ATM transactions andtransfer of funds. ATMs are located at thebank, the Student Center and the Women’sWelcome Center.1.1.2 BookstoreLocated in the Student Center basement,the bookstore sells all required textbooks,other books, art supplies, stationery,notebooks and other general gift items.1.1.3 Copy CenterThe AUS Copy Center is located on theground floor of the Main Building. It servesfaculty, staff and students by providing avariety of quality and reasonably priceddocument reproduction services. Thecenter also offers professional binding,lamination, stapling and other relatedservices.1.1.4 DiningMany restaurants, coffee shops and snackservices are located in the Student Center.Most of these outlets offer a deliveryservice.Most residential halls are equipped withkitchenettes, which include refrigeratorsand hot plates, in addition to vendingmachines containing snacks and beverages.1.1.5 ID CardsStudents must carry their IDs with themat all times and have them available uponrequest. ID cards must be validated bythe Office of Protocol and Security everysemester (including summer term) toavoid charges. The Office of Protocol andSecurity also issues AUS ID cards for faculty,staff and their dependents.111.1.6 Immigration-Related ServicesImmigration-related services are offeredfor students, faculty and staff, includingpassport custody, medical test assistance,and the processing of visas and residencepermits. For specific details, contact PublicRelations at gr@aus.edu.1.1.7 Lost and FoundThe lost and found is located at theStudent Center reception desk. Lost andfound items are held for a specific periodof time. After the holding period expires,the procedure for disposing unclaimeditems goes into effect.1.1.8 Mini-MartsThe Sharjah Co-Op Supermarkets provide alarge variety of grocery items, fresh fruitsand vegetables, and other householditems. One outlet is located in the StudentCenter; a second outlet is located in theWomen’s Welcome Center.1.1.9 ParkingParking lots, free and paid, are providedfor faculty, staff, students and visitors.Vehicles must be registered with the Officeof Protocol and Security, which is locatedon the mezzanine floor of the MainBuilding, (offices MM 29/30/31/32/33); itcan be reached at 515 2114/515 2074 orat aus security@aus.edu. Once the vehicleis registered, a car parking card is issued.Faculty, staff and students using rented carsor using cars on a temporary basis, as wellas visitors, are issued temporary permits.AUS parking cards should always be visiblydisplayed on the car’s windshield. Thesestickers must be renewed during the firsttwo weeks of every academic year.Parking regulations and details on issuingcar stickers are posted on the universitywebsite.The university reserves the right tomake changes in urgent situations withoutany prior notice.
121. Services and Resources1.1.10 Personal ServicesA beauty salon is located in the Women’sWelcome Center, and a barbershop islocated in the Student Center. Regular anddry-clean laundry services are available onthe west and east sides of campus near thefaculty housing.1.1.11 PharmacyLocated in the Student Center, thepharmacy is part of the health coverageprogram and offers a full range ofmedication and various health, hygieneand cosmetic products.1.1.12 Post Office and MailAUS provides a full-service post office onthe ground floor of the Main Building.Mail is sorted daily in the post office anddistributed to all offices. All mail intendedfor university offices and for those residingon campus should be addressed to:American University of SharjahPO Box 26666Sharjah, UAE1.1.13 SafetyCampus safety is monitored by the Safetydivision, which provides information onoccupational safety and health hazards,and promotes a safe and healthyenvironment on campus. The Safetydivision is located in the Campus ServiceCenter (office 1022) and can be reached at515 2068.1.1.14 SecurityThe Office of Protocol and Security isresponsible for campus security, as wellas serving as the university’s contact withfederal and local government entities,embassies and consulates. The office alsoprovides services such as AUS ID cards,parking stickers, lost and found, assistancewith car registration, assistance withprocedures related to traffic violations andon-campus accidents, vehicle assistance1. Services and Resourcesand official letters required by theUniversity City Police.The Office of Protocol and Securitymonitors security on the entire campus,including residential halls and all universityowned buildings, and works to ensurethat UAE laws and AUS regulationsare implemented. If a violation occurs,the security officers have the right towithdraw any ID. AUS reserves the right torestrict or prohibit access to the campus.The office oversees the campus trafficand parking system and is authorized toenforce all related regulations. It alsoprovides security personnel 24 hours aday on university premises, including theresidential areas, and for campus eventswhen requested.The Office of Protocol and Security islocated in the west Mezzanine Floor of theMain Building (offices MM 29/30/31/32/33)and can be reached at 06 515 2114/5152074/2075 or at aus security@aus.edu.1.1.15 TransportationAUS offers a shuttle bus service betweenthe student residential halls and otherareas of campus. Students who wishto commute off campus may contactTransportation Services, which providestransportation to the cities of Sharjah,Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. For moreinformation on all routes and schedules,contact Transportation Services at 5152171 or visit www.aus.edu/parking-andtransportation. For taxi services,call 600 525252.1.1.16 Travel OfficeThe Travel Office, located in the StudentCenter, offers efficient and cost-effectiveservices designed to assist all AUS students,faculty and staff. The office handles alltravel arrangements, negotiates the mostfavorable rates and provides informationon special offers.1.1.17 University Health CenterThe University Health Center (UHC)provides primary health care to all AUSstudents, and faculty and staff membersand their dependents. The center is openSunday–Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. and provides 24-hour accident andemergency care as well. Depending on theseverity of the illness, patients are referredto hospitals for further treatment. Greatemphasis is placed on making the campusa healthy and safe place to study, workand live through providing preliminaryphysical examinations to all studentsand employees as a mandatory part ofregistration/employment process, followedby continued quality care throughout theirtime at AUS, including fitness checks forsports teams.The UHC is staffed with a highly qualifiedmedical team, which includes generalpractitioners, clinical counselors, andregistered nurses. The UHC is equippedwith an observation room (day care)to closely monitor patients for shortstays before transferring to a hospitalif required. The UHC has access to anon-campus laboratory and pharmacy toassist in serving the AUS community. Anambulance is on standby 24 hours a daywithin University City.1.1.17.1 Health Education ProgramsAs part of an educational institution, theUHC plays an active role in educatingthe university community and promoteson-campus health and wellness activitiesthroughout the academic year. UHCprograms include awareness campaignson health-related issues such as first-aidtraining and CPR courses.1.1.17.2 University Counseling ServicesUniversity Counseling Services (UCS) offerssupport services to enhance the success ofstudents. These services include assistingwith academic growth, educational and13career goals, problem solving, decisionmaking, understanding and appreciationof oneself, and interpersonal relationships.UCS provides different types of counselingservices: individual counseling, groupcounseling, crisis counseling and personalitytesting, and the Let’s Talk program.Counseling is strictly confidential. Theinformation shared with a studentcounselor will not be disclosed to anotherindividual or organization without thewritten consent of the student. Servicesare free, voluntary and available to allundergraduate and graduate studentscurrently enrolled at AUS.Appointments may be arranged by visitingthe UCS at the rear of the University HealthCenter. For more information, please emailUCS at ucs@aus.edu.1.1.17.3 Health Insurance Plans forStudentsAs part of the registration procedures,every undergraduate student must enrollin one of two health insurance plans (PlanI and Plan II) by visiting the UniversityHealth Center and completing thenecessary paperwork.Plan I is compulsory for AUS-sponsoredundergraduate students but optional forthose who are covered by private insurance(proof of coverage must be submittedto UHC). Plan I students must submit therequired health insurance registrationdocuments by the semester registrationdeadline to avoid incurring governmentfines at the time of UAE residence visarenewal. The University Health Center willnot be liable for any such fines.Plan II is compulsory for all undergraduatestudents who are not enrolled in Plan I.For more information on the healthinsurance plans, visitwww.aus.edu/health-center.
141. Services and Resources1. Services and Resources15On-Campus Outletswww.aus.edu/commercial-outletsAll Prints Bookstore515 2013Al Manara University Pharmacy558 9004American University Salon558 9655AUS Barbershop515 2793Blends & Brews Coffee ShopsBreakpointBurger KingLibrary BranchSBA BranchDelivery558 9678555 8819574 5601050 444 0475600 522 224Copy Center/Post Office515 2019Dunkin’ Donuts515 2765Grab N Go545 8562ITL World Travel Office515 2010Kals Chicken545 8985Kava and Chai552 7038Medical Lab515 2694Sahara LaundrySharjah Co-operative Society (Mini-Marts)515 3106050 727 7846Student Center BranchWomen’s Welcome Center Branch558 5767558 9663Sharjah Islamic Bank599 9999599 9504599 9505Starbucks593 3579Subway558 9632AUS Transportation Services515 2171Sharjah Taxi Services600 52 52 52Yogurberry050 475 97771.2 Academic Facilities andResourcesThe university offers a variety of learningresources, academic support servicesand laboratory facilities. For specificinformation, see the university website orAUS Undergraduate Catalog.The University Library can be accessed athttp://library.aus.edu/.
2.1 About the Office of Student Affairs182.2 OSA Departments202.3 Student Recognition222.1.1 OSA Vision2.1.2 OSA Mission2.1.3 OSA Core Values2.3.1 AUS Partial Scholarships2.3.2 Most Outstanding Active Student Award2.3.3 Student Recognition and Achievement Awards1818182222232.4 Student Athletics and Recreation242.4.1 Objectives2.4.2 AUS Sports Facilities2.4.3 General Rules and Regulations2.4.4 Policies2.4.5 AUS Sports Programs2.4.6 Hours of Operation2.4.7 FAQs2.4.8 Contacts24242627282828292.5 Judicial Affairs2.5.1 Student Conduct2.5.2 Authority for Student Discipline2.5.3 Student Code of Conduct2.5.4 Student Rights and Responsibilities2.5.5 Policy Statement2.5.6 Procedures/Guidelines2.5.7 Special Cases2.5.8 Parental Notification2.5.9 Non-Compliance with Policy2.5.10 Non-Academic Sanctions2.5.11 Disciplinary Files and Records2.5.12 Conduct of Students on Student Council or Boards of UniversityRegistered Clubs/Organizations2.5.13 Conduct of Participants and Spectators at Sports Events2.5.14 General Regulations Regarding Use of Student Center Facilities2.5.15 Library Code of Conduct303030313333404242434545454646472.6 Mediation Services2.6.1 Purpose of Mediation2.6.2 Benefits of Mediation2.6.3 Conflicts that May Be Referred to Mediation Services2.6.4 The Mediation Process2.7 Student Leadership Program2.7.1 Overview2.7.2 Programs Offered2.7.3 AUS St
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