STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The activities program and student organizations, which form an integral part of this program, constitute the best opportunities for students to achieve educational relevance in leisure time activities. Through participation in campus activities, students are provided with the opportunity to integrate the experiences of the classroom with everyday experiences of living and working in a society of people of varied interests, ideas, and values. The student activities program is therefore considered an extension of the classroom and hence an important part of the total educational program of the university.
There are over 100 student organizations recognized and active on the Loyola campus. They are classified in the following categories: academic and professional organizations, club sports, social fraternities, honorary fraternities and organizations, service organizations, social sororities, special interest organizations, and student communications media. A complete listing of all recognized organizations is contained in the Student Handbook.
The Office of Student Activities also serves as a communication link between the off-campus student population and university programs and services. Commuters comprise approximately 80 percent of the undergraduates, and the university recognizes its responsibility for responding to their unique needs. This office therefore provides an apartment listing service, locker rentals, literature on campus programs and services, and a session during orientation specifically for commuter students.
Communication is further enhanced by the publication of Loyola After Dark and the Commuter Connections. These publications are used to keep commuters in touch with Loyola life. This department also acts as an advocate for commuter concerns and needs to the university administration.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Government Association (SGA) consists of elected members representing the four colleges and the School of Law. The SGA acts as the voice of the student body to the university. Through this body, students act as members on most of the university committees in an effort to insure input in areas of student concern. The SGA enacts legislation, provides services, and assists student organizations through sponsorship and funding of events. Meetings of the SGA are held once a week and are open to all students and members of the university community. Freshmen have the opportunity for representation through special freshman elections held each fall semester. All freshmen are eligible to run for one of these elected positions.
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMING BOARD
As a primary part of the development of the whole person, the University Programming Board (UPB) serves as a base for student interaction and involvement. The UPB is a student-run organization dedicated to providing educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs for the Loyola community.
Through activities such as outdoor movies, mini-music festivals, contemporary lectures, art gallery exhibitions, and performing arts, students can discover other cultures, learn about current events, and be exposed to aspects of life never imagined before. The six committees of the UPB have sponsored Asian New Year celebrations, virtual reality exhibits, student art showcases, prominent speakers, the Loyolapalooza Music Festival, and Loup Garou.
The UPB encourages students to get involved in the life of the campus. By doing so, students will broaden their leadership and communication skills and gain decision-making experiences they can apply to situations later in life.
RECREATIONAL SPORTS
The Department of Recreational Sports provides opportunities for Loyola students, employees, and alumni to participate in competitive and noncompetitive, organized and informal sports and fitness activities. It is the express purpose of Recreational Sports to meet the diverse needs of the university community with a broad-based, comprehensive program including intramural sports, extramural sports, club sports, noncredit instructional programs, open recreation, and special interest programs. Students participating in all sports are responsible for ensuring that they are medically able to withstand the rigors of the physical activity in which they plan to engage. Likewise, all students should have sufficient personal injury insurance in the event of an accident.
The Recreational Sports Complex is a multipurpose sports facility which includes: courts for basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, soccer, and floor hockey; racquetball courts; an Olympic-style natatorium for swimming and diving; a whirlpool; a suspended jogging track; a weight-lifting/conditioning area; and the Loyola Athletic Hall of Fame. It also has locker rooms, each with a sauna and steam room. Students are admitted free with their university ID card and may purchase memberships for immediate family members.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
The Loyola Wolfpack intercollegiate athletic program competes in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), Division I, as a member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). Loyola currently fields teams in the following sports: men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, baseball, women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball. By a student referendum conducted in 1991, the program is financially supported by a student fee dedicated to the intercollegiate athletic program. Loyola offers athletic scholarships in men’s and women’s basketball.
CENTER FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Center for Student Leadership Development offers a wide variety of opportunities for students interested in developing and/or refining skills in leadership. Organizational Leadership is offered through special studies, as theoretical and experiential academic courses for the Emerging Leaders Program. The Resident Assistant Preparation course is offered to students serving as resident assistants in the residence halls, and a practicum in higher education is offered to students interested in working in student affairs as a career opportunity.
Workshops on issues affecting student leaders, skill development, and programming are offered throughout the year. An annual regional student leadership conference is held each spring and the Student Leadership Recognition Banquet is held in April.
The Student Development Transcript program is used to officially document student’s involvement in leadership when applying for professional or graduate school or for a professional job. More information can be obtained about any of the center’s offerings by calling the Office of Student Affairs at (504) 865-3030.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Loyola University complies with Louisiana R.S. 17-3351(c) and the Federal Campus Security Act of 1990 by annually publishing crime statistics and other required information. Following is a synopsis of some of the information required under these acts.
The Reporting of Criminal Actions
The Loyola University Police Department (LUPD) is a fully-authorized police department open seven days a week, 24 hours a day throughout the year. LUPD responds to any and all criminal activity brought to the attention of the department. Such activity is handled in accordance with the guidelines and laws set forth by local, state, and federal criminal justice systems. Crimes or suspicious activity may be reported in person at the department’s headquarters located in Biever Hall on the main campus. LUPD can also be reached through any campus telephone by dialing extension 3434. Emergencies should be reported by dialing 911 from any campus telephone or from the emergency telephones located on the campus grounds and all floors of the parking garages.
The Loyola University Police Department (LUPD) routinely issues warnings to the campus community of potentially dangerous campus and/or neighborhood situations. In addition, a monthly campus crime statistical report is distributed, and the university annually publishes its campus crime statistics. Copies of the pamphlet outlining the university’s Security Policies and Crime Statistics may be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the Loyola University Police Department headquarters. This information is also published each semester in the course schedule, which can be obtained from the Office of Student Records.
Campus Law Enforcement
All uniformed officers at Loyola University are P.O.S.T. certified and commissioned by the state of Louisiana as university police officers. Under the authority of Louisiana Revised Statute R.S. 17:1805, officers are empowered to enforce all local and state laws and have the power of arrest while executing their duties in connection with campus crime. They are also authorized to obtain and execute search warrants and arrest warrants, both on and off campus, for all crimes committed on campus. All commissioned officers are authorized to carry firearms and must meet the minimum qualifications for firearms training set forth by the Louisiana P.O.S.T. Council.
LUPD has cultivated and benefits from a positive and open working relationship with local and state police agencies, a relationship in which all agencies work very closely together to control campus crime and address specific problem areas, as needed.
The administrative office responsible for university police service is the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
University Police Personnel
FULL-TIME |
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1 director |
3 corporals |
1 investigator lieutenant |
16 officers |
1 crime prevention sergeant |
3 dispatchers |
1 administrative assistant |
3 shuttle drivers |
3 shift sergeants |
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PART-TIME |
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6 student marshals - patrol, clerical, and parking enforcement |
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Access to Campus Facilities
Students, faculty, and employees at Loyola have access to academic, recreational, and administrative facilities on campus. Access to the residence halls is limited to resident students and their guests and is a controlled access system. Access to residence halls by university employees is on an "as needed" basis, and incorporates strict key and/or card control procedures. The general public may attend cultural and recreational events on campus; however, their access is limited to parking lots and the facilities in which these events are held. LUPD officers patrol these areas on a 24-hour basis, as well as other areas of the campus community.
Firearms
The possession of firearms, chemicals, fireworks, explosives, knives, weapon replicas of any type, or other instruments used as weapons except as explicitly authorized by the university is prohibited upon the land owned by the university. Violation of this regulation is cause for disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the university. In addition, criminal prosecution and penalties may be applicable under federal, state, and/or city law.
Monitoring Criminal Activities of Off-Campus Student Organizations
The Loyola University Police Department has an excellent working relationship with the Second District of the New Orleans Police Department and the neighboring Tulane University Police Department. This positive relationship and communications link permits us to keep track of criminal activity off-campus, in areas where some of our students may live or frequent.
Loyola University Police requests annual crime statistics from New Orleans Police regarding off-campus property owned or controlled by student organizations recognized by Loyola. In addition, the chosen officers of these organizations are required to report specific crimes, as mandated by federal law, to the Loyola University Police within 48 hours of occurrence.
Alcohol and Drugs
The possession, consumption, and sale of alcoholic beverages on the Loyola University campus is permitted within the limits prescribed by state and federal laws, and in accordance with the specific regulations that have been established by the university. These rules and regulations can be found in the Student Handbook.
The misuse of marijuana and other drugs in this context includes barbiturates, amphetamines, cocaine, tranquilizers, LSD compounds, and any and all substances so defined by state criminal law and is a violation of federal, state, and municipal laws. Loyola University cannot and will not protect students from prosecution under federal, state, and municipal laws.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education Programs
The Loyola University Alcohol and Drug Education Program offers education, information, and assistance for individuals and groups concerned about substance abuse issues. Counseling, assessment, and referral services are available for individuals. An education group is available for students who have been referred to the program because of disciplinary incidents involving alcohol and drugs. A resource library has been created for students, faculty, and staff which contains books, pamphlets, and videotapes addressing a variety of substance abuse issues.
Crime Prevention
The Loyola University Police Department has an ongoing Crime Prevention Program designed to inform all students, faculty, and staff members of services and protection offered. These programs include lectures during orientations, residence hall meetings, and special events (spring break, Christmas, Mardi Gras, etc.). There is an ongoing dedication to educating the campus community on personal safety, not only while on campus, but also while living and traveling in the local community.
Security Lighting and Maintenance
Loyola University maintains a high level of dedication for a safe environment by ensuring proper lighting of the campus at nighttime, along with the trimming of trees and bushes to enhance a safe community. Also, various security measures are evaluated for implementation to reduce risks and add to this safe environment during the construction and maintenance of new or existing buildings.
Other Specialized Services
As support to help provide the Loyola community with a safe and secure campus, Loyola’s University Police Department offers specialized services. These services include 24-hour safety escorts, shuttle runs between the two campuses, security alarm and parking garages closed circuit television (CCTV) monitoring, first-aid and CPR, self-defense training for women, free fingerprinting, motorist assistance, lost and found, free bicycle registration, use of property ID engravers, and parking and traffic enforcement.
CAMPUS PARKING
Students may park on campus by purchasing a parking permit from the Loyola parking services office located on the lower level of the Danna Center. Parking regulations are enforced 24 hours every day, weekends and holidays included. Please refer to the Loyola University parking and traffic regulations brochure, available at the Parking Services office or Loyola University Police Headquarters, for a complete listing of parking regulations.
For further information about on-campus parking, please contact the Loyola Parking Services office at (504) 865-3000.
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS
UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN—This publication contains academic information on undergraduate programs. It is published every two years and is available in the Office of Admissions.
GRADUATE BULLETIN—This publication contains academic information on graduate programs. It is published every two years and is available in the Office of Admissions.
LAW SCHOOL BULLETIN—This publication contains academic information on the School of Law. It is published annually and is available in the School of Law Office of Admissions.
STUDENT HANDBOOK—This publication contains information on the noninstructional aspects of campus life. Policy on student behavioral expectations, student activities and organizations, residential life, and the university’s discipline system are outlined therein. It is published annually and is distributed during registration and is available from the Office of Student Affairs at other times.
COURSE SCHEDULE—This publication lists the course number, department, section, and title in addition to the semester hours, room number, time and day offered, and the instructor. This publication also fulfills the annual notification requirements for The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (F.E.R.P.A.), the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, and the Students-Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990. It is published prior to the fall, spring, and summer semesters for early registration and is available in the Office of Student Records.
Students are responsible for securing copies of official university publications which pertain to them and for knowledge and adherence to the policies, regulations, and procedures published therein.
These publications are also available online at www.loyno.edu