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 Measles Immunization. If youre going to live on campus, you must provide documentation of two (2) live measles immunizations (MMR or MR) at least four (4) weeks apart or serological evidence of immunity on file in the Health Services Office. Students who do not comply with this regulation may be expelled from the residence halls. If you need to update your vaccinations, you can do so for a minimum fee at the Health Services Office on campus. Exemptions from the MMR requirement are provided to students born prior to 1956. Student Activities Supporting the notion that education isnt just for the classroom, student activities are designed to create and support opportunities for student leadership and involvement as well as provide ongoing community outreach that promotes intellectual and cultural growth. Students will find a variety of activities ranging from performing arts to recreational activities to live intercollegiate athletic events provided on campus. A schedule of events is available at the Campus Life Department located in the College Union. Student Government The Student Government Association (SGA) is the student government agency for the College. The SGA holds annual elections for the positions of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and public relations officer. In addition, appointed commissioner positions are available as needed. The SGA holds open meetings throughout the year. For more information, contact the Coordinator for Student Activities, who serves as the SGA advisor, in the College Union at (928) 344-7576. Clubs and Organizations College affiliated clubs and organizations offer an outstanding opportunity for students to become participants in the total education experience. All student clubs and organizations must be approved and registered through the Campus Life Department. In addition, all student activities initiated by college-recognized clubs and organizations must be approved through the Campus Life Department and supervised by a college-approved employee. For a list of recognized clubs and organizations available for membership, or to register your club or organization, visit the Campus Life Department in the College Union. Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa, an International Honor Society, recognizes and encourages leadership, fellowship, and service among community college students. If you have completed 12 credits of course work towards a degree, and have a cumulative 3.5 grade-point average, you may be eligible for membership. Call the honors faculty advisor, Honors Center, for information at (928) 344-7685. College Union The College Union does more than house the Campus Life Department and dining facilities. Its the center for social and recreational programs. Plan to visit the Union often. You will find a well-equipped game room on the second floor, complete with table tennis, billiards, arcade games, and other activities. Right across from the game room is the College bookstore, where you will find your textbooks and other useful college supplies. The SGA offices are located in the Union along with three comfortable meeting rooms. Students and organizations who use the Union must abide by the regulations contained in the Student Code of Conduct. Student Rights and Responsibilities Arizona Western College considers all students enrolled in the College as adult students responsible and accountable for their own behavior. Enrollment in the College carries with it the requirement that all students conduct themselves as responsible members of the campus community and maintain the highest degree of integrity and honesty. It is the expectation of AWC that students will obey local, state, and federal laws and conduct themselves in accordance with the Colleges standards of conduct as defined in the Arizona Western College Student Code of Conduct. This document is intended to provide a framework for an orderly and stable College community and to protect the due process rights of students and other members of the campus community. The Code covers student conduct which occurs on College property, at a College sponsored, sanctioned, or supervised activity or function regardless of location, and, in any manner, on or off campus, is associated with the College or otherwise deemed to affect the operation of the College. The Student Code of Conduct is available on the College website at http://www.azwestern.edu/Code_of_ Conduct and printed in the AWC Student Handbook. Printed copies are available in the Vice President for Student Services Office. Examples of prohibited conduct include, but are not limited to: . academic dishonesty . disruptive conduct

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