Indiana Wesleyan University is the sole provider of all books and materials for students who enroll in a program within the College of Graduate Studies with the exception of those enrolled in the Graduate Counseling and Doctoral Leadership programs. Books and materials will be provided for each student, and will be delivered prior to the first class session. "Sharing of materials" is not an option and all books/materials must be purchased from IWU. Students receive payment schedules during the registration process which indicate the total amount charged for books and materials. The university does have an arrangement with a vendor who conducts "book buybacks" several times a year for all IWU students. Students desiring more information may contact the traditional campus bookstore at 866/468-6498 ext. 2210.
Please note: Textbook changes are inevitable. Should it become necessary for a student to withdraw from a course, all books and materials should be returned immediately, if eligible, to avoid additional charges if/when the course is taken at a later date. If materials are not returned, and course materials change in the time between withdrawal and reentry, the student will be charged for new materials. Materials are eligible for return credit within 60 days from the date of withdrawal provided the student has not attended any of the class sessions, or posted any assignments for online classes, and the materials have not been used or damaged (writing, highlighting, physical damage, CD's & access codes intact in original sealed packaging, etc.) in any way.
Off Campus Library Services provides both mediated and direct access to resources and services designed specifically for the adult student. The Jackson Library in Marion has well over 150,000 titles (including e-books), more than 12,000 audiovisual titles, 680 current paper subscriptions and provides access to thousands of online journals via a searchable database. Branch libraries are available at the Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Louisville, Cincinnati and Cleveland campuses of the university and include some reference books and full access to the library catalog and subscription based periodical indexes. Remote access to the catalog and computerized general and subject specific indexes are available via the library's Web page http://www.indwes.edu/ocls for any students with Internet access and a student ID with a 14-digit library number.
The distance student can contact OCLS via email, Web page form, 800 telephone or fax. Online access to the Library Resource Guide is available from the OCLS Web page, http://www.indwes.edu/ocls/student_services.html. All provided services are further described in this document.
The library is part of a consortium, Academic Libraries of Indiana, which includes access to most library collections of Indiana higher education institutions. If attending classes in Kentucky or Ohio, the regional OCLS librarian will tell you about opportunities in your area.
Spiritcare, the Chaplaincy Program, is a ministry that seeks to care for the spiritual needs of adult students by introducing them to the person, teachings, and community of Jesus Christ. This is done primarily through classroom visits, outside contacts, multi-media presentations, and structured devotionals. The goal is to provide supportive opportunities for the growth of the complete person. Onsite and online students have direct contact with a caring pastor. Spiritcare desires to change the world by changing the heart. Chaplains can provide the following:
For additional information about the Chaplaincy Program, contact the Office of Student Services or visit the Web site at http://caps.indwes.edu/studentServices/chaplain/.
Students are to refrain from using tobacco products in all Indiana Wesleyan University classrooms, including rented classrooms and any building or parts of buildings owned or operated by Indiana Wesleyan University. Refusal to comply may result in dismissal from the university.
Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and firearms are not permitted on Indiana Wesleyan University premises, including rented classrooms and any building or parts of buildings owned or operated by Indiana Wesleyan University. Refusal to comply may result in dismissal from the university.
The university complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and as it appears in final form in June 1976, with subsequent amendments. This law protects the rights of students to review their own records and to challenge any of the content of the record. Students may request access to their records from the following offices:
The law also protects students from the unlawful disclosure of information about their academic performance, personal campus discipline, or financial status.
The law allows the disclosure of five classes of "directory information" as follows:
A student may request in writing that one or all of the five categories of directory information be restricted from publication. In no case will grade, discipline, or financial information be disclosed except in keeping with the law.
CAS students would file such a request with the Records Office. CAPS and CGS students would file such a request with the Adult and Graduate Studies Office of Student Services.
Students should notify the Office of Student Services of any change of address, telephone number, email address, or name so that proper records can be maintained. Name change requests require submission of appropriate documentation.
Students are asked to fill out various surveys as provided by the university. These surveys evaluate the curriculum, instructors, and the services provided by the university.
The process for serving a disabled or impaired student in the College of Adult and Professional Studies is as follows:
Students who believe that they have experienced discrimination on the basis of a disability can seek resolution by following the steps as outlined in the Student Grievance and Appeal Policy (Non-academic).
The university is reluctant to postpone classes because the schedule is already very compressed and it is difficult to schedule make-up classes. The university consults with the instructors and obtains information from the National Weather Service, the State Police, the site managers (when appropriate), and occasionally consults with other universities that serve adult populations. The university cannot make the decision based on an individual student's geographical situation and the driving distance to and from class. Students should be aware, however, that they are expected to use discretion and not to take unreasonable risks. If students choose not to attend class, they must notify their instructor and make appropriate arrangements for make-up work.
Decisions to postpone classes will be announced by the Dean's office. Regional locations will be judged by the Regional Deans/Directors. Classes will be rescheduled by the university in cooperation with the facilitator and class representative. Students unable to attend the rescheduled class must make appropriate arrangements to make up the work.
Postponement decisions for evening classes will be made by approximately 3:00 p.m. on the day of class. Decisions about Saturday classes will be made the evening before, when possible, but may be made during the early morning hours.
Postponement decisions will announced through a variety of methods. In most cases the core group has a designated class representative who will be notified by the university. The representative should then activate the telephone calling tree to disseminate the information to the class. In cases where there is no class representative or calling tree, someone from CAPS and/or the instructor will call the students. No notification will be made unless classes are postponed. Students should contact their class representatives, rather than call the CAPS administrative offices or class sites. In addition to the telephone calling tree, information about postponement will be announced on the university's website at http://www.indwes.edu/classinfo or by calling the university at 1-800-621-8667 ext. 2022. Announcements will also be posted on the student portal.
Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian university of higher education that upholds high standards of personal and professional conduct. Such standards include a classroom environment that promotes a positive learning environment and a professional instructional climate.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner with respect for the rights of both students and faculty. The university or its representatives reserve the right to act in situations where student behavior violates established policy or detracts from the ability of students or faculty to function effectively in the classroom. Such action may include disciplinary procedures issued by the faculty or suspension from the program. (NOTE: All discussion room and live chat postings for online courses are recorded and can be reviewed at the discretion of the university.)
Only regularly enrolled students may attend class unless granted permission by an administrator and arrangements are made with the instructor.
A non-academic grievance involves only those situations in which a student is seeking recourse from (a) a university non-academic program or (b) alleged discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, color, sex, disability, or age, including alleged violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Acts of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, or other state or federal legislation. A student who wishes to file such an appeal must abide by the procedures that follow.
Each stated time frame will be the ordinary process. More time may be necessary in the event of a lengthy investigation, hearing, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. All grievances, with all documents, recommendations, and decisions, will be reported to the Vice President for Adult and Graduate Studies. Because the appeal process is a private university administrative process, legal counsel or representation is inappropriate.
Drug abuse in the United States has become a major problem, and students at Indiana Wesleyan University are not immune. If you need assistance with a drug abuse problem, we encourage you to seek help at your local community drug abuse prevention center. To talk to someone in a strictly confidential atmosphere, please feel free to contact the The Aldersgate Center (800-332-6901) at our Marion campus. All conversations are private and will not affect your attendance at the university.
If you would like to talk to someone outside Indiana Wesleyan University, please feel free to call one of the following numbers, or a hospital or treatment center in your area.
The National Cocaine Hotline
(800) COCAINE
(800) 262-2463
National Institute on Drug Abuse
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 10A-30
Rockville, MD 20857
(800) 662-HELP
(800) 662-4357
IWU Safety Policies can be accessed at http://www.indwes.edu/safety and includes crime statistics on certain reportable crimes, as well as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime reporting and prevention, sexual assault, and other related matters. Anyone wishing a paper copy of the policies may contact the Office of Regulatory Affairs at 765-677-2401 or regulatoryaffairs@indwes.edu.