Introduction

• Notice of Nondiscrimination
• Accreditation
• The Clery Act
• Title IX
• Graduate Education Council
• The Honor Tradition
• The Honor Code
• The Graduate Honor Council
• Honor Code Infractions
• Sanctions for Honor Code Infractions
• Appeal Process
• General Appeal Procedures
• Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Sexual Misconduct
• Student Grievances and Appeals
• Educator Preparation Program Complaint Process
• Salem College Facts
• Campus Buildings and Facilities
• Library Services
• Beyond the Campus

The Salem College Graduate Catalog includes official announcements of academic programs and policies. Graduate students are responsible for knowledge of information contained therein. Although the listing of courses in this catalog is meant to indicate the content and scope of the curriculum, changes may be necessary and actual offerings in any term may differ from prior announcements. Programs and policies are subject to change in accordance with the procedures established by the faculty and administration of the College.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Salem Academy and College, in furtherance of its values as an educational institution and in compliance with civil rights laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, *sex, *gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, veteran status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law in admission, treatment, access to, or employment in its programs and activities.

Discrimination and harassment are antithetical to the values and standards of the Salem community; are incompatible with the safe, healthy environment that the Salem community expects and deserves and will not be tolerated. Salem is committed to providing programs, activities, and an education and work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Salem is also committed to fostering a community that promotes prompt reporting and fair and timely resolution of those behaviors.

Inquiries concerning discrimination or harassment based on a protected characteristic or status other than sex should be referred to:

•  The Director of Human Resources and Benefits and Title IX Coordinator at hr@salem.edu or 336-917-5721 

• For College Students: The Chief Campus Culture Officer and Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, AJ Mazaris, at aj.mazaris@salem.edu or 336-917-5268 (for College students).

Inquiries concerning sex discrimination and harassment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Orielle Hope, at titleix@salem.edu or 336-917-5721.

*As an all-girls school, Salem Academy admits only female students as permitted by law. As a women’s college, Salem College admits students who were assigned female at birth or identify as a woman in its undergraduate program as permitted by law. In its graduate programs, Salem College does not restrict admission on the basis of sex or gender identity/expression. 

Accreditation

Salem College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Salem College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.  Questions about the accreditation of Salem College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

The Department of Teacher Education and Graduate Studies in Education has approval for all educator licensure programs by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Salem College is an equal-opportunity educational institution as defined by Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal law intended to provide students, members of the campus community, and the public with information about crimes that occur at colleges and universities. In accordance with the Clery Act, Salem College publishes 

and distributes its Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report on a yearly basis. Pursuant to the Clery Act, Salem College also maintains a public log of all reported crimes, and the statistics for reported Clery Act crimes are published with the United States Department of Education on an annual basis. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by Salem College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to or accessible from, the campus. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies related to alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and emergency response. Campus members may obtain a copy of the Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report by contacting Public Safety or visiting the Public Safety webpage of the Salem College website.

Title IX

Salem College prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX) and the Salem Academy and College Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Sexual Misconduct Policy, Salem strongly encourages the prompt reporting, and is committed to the timely and fair resolution, of complaints of sex discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and non-Title IX sexual misconduct. Sexual harassment includes sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. For additional information about Title IX or to learn more about Title IX-related responsibilities, reporting options, grievance procedures, and support resources, please contact the Title IX Coordinator (titleix@salem.edu or 336-721-2702), review the institutional Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Sexual Misconduct Policy, or visit the Title IX webpage of the Salem College website.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment, was passed and put into effect in January 1975. Salem College complies with FERPA as amended. The purpose of the law is to protect the College student against the wrongful use of personal information and permit the student to know what material is maintained in her educational record. The law provides that information from student educational records may be released without prior consent of the student in such instances as:

1. to either parent, if the student is a dependent of either parent according to the IRS tax code;
2. to faculty and staff of Salem College who have an educational interest in the student;
3. to officials of other schools where she seeks to enroll (transcripts only);
4. to certain government agencies specified in the legislation;
5. to an accrediting agency in carrying out its function;
6. in emergency situations where the health or safety of the student or others is involved;
7. to educational surveys where individual identification is withheld;
8. in response to a properly issued judicial order or subpoena;
9. in concession with financial aid.

Under the law, a student may request access to her official records and files. The registrar and placement office files excluded from student access are:

1. confidential information placed in the record before January 1, 1975;
2. medical and psychological information;
3. private notes and procedural matters retained by the maker or substitutes;
4. financial records of parents.

A student may challenge any data in her educational record that she considers inaccurate or misleading or in violation of privacy or other rights of the student. The student shall file a written challenge with the dean of the College. A committee made up of the dean of the College and two members of the Academic Appeals Subcommittee, appointed by the dean of the College, will review and rule on any challenge. Transcripts from  other institutions which have been submitted to Salem College become the property of Salem College and cannot be returned or reissued.

The College is permitted to make public certain “directory information” which may include name, home and residence hall address and phone numbers, home and school email addresses, student identification numbers, photo, date and place of birth, major, participation in officially recognized extra- and co-curricular activities, dates of attendance, enrollment status (full-time or part-time), student classification, previous institutions attended, degree, honors and awards.

Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) may be referred to the Office of the Registrar. Any student who wishes to place a further privacy hold on the release of directory information must notify the registrar in writing.

The Salem College Graduate Catalog is published every year by Salem College, 601 South Church Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. Phone: (336) 721-2600.

Salem College Student Rights and Responsibilities
STUDENT RIGHTS

Safety
Students at Salem College have the right to learn in a safe campus community.
This right can be exercised by contacting the Public Safety Director at 336-917-5555 or at publicsafety@salem.edu.

Nondiscrimination

Students at Salem Academy and College have a right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law in admission, treatment, access to, or employment in Salem’s programs and activities. 

*As an all-girls school, Salem Academy admits only female students as permitted by law. As a women’s college, Salem College admits students who were assigned female at birth or identify as a woman in its undergraduate program as permitted by law. In its graduate programs, Salem College does not restrict admission on the basis of gender identity/expression.

This right can be exercised by contacting the Title IX Coordinator at 336-917-5450 or by email at titleix@salem.edu.

Student Records

Salem College complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which affords certain rights to students and/or their parents:

• The right to inspect and review the student’s education records after receipt of a request by Salem;
• The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are accurate or misleading;
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosures without consent; and
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Salem to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

These rights can be exercised by contacting the Registrar at 336-721-2670 or registrar@salem.edu.

Financial Aid

A student has the right to review all materials in their financial aid record except parental financial reports.

This right can be exercised by contacting the Assistant Vice President for Financial Aid at 336-721-2808 or by -mail at financialaid@salem.edu.

Activism and Demonstrations

Students have the right to gather and demonstrate in accordance with parameters outlined in the Salem College Handbook.

Currently, actively enrolled students may gather on college property for the purpose of Demonstrations, provided they abide by the following requirements:

1. No Demonstration may interfere with the orderly operation of the College. For example, no Demonstration may obstruct, disrupt, or interrupt any class, approved student activity, function of college offices, or College-sponsored event.
2. No Demonstration may interfere with the free flow of vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic or otherwise block stairways, hallways, doorways, or entrances to buildings. The right of way of all streets, sidewalks, thoroughfares, and byways shall be maintained at all times.
3. No Demonstration may violate fire code regulations or safety requirements for any space or location the Demonstration occupies.
4. All Demonstrations shall take place within the location specifically designated by the Office of Public Safety. To assist the College in designating an appropriate location, the Demonstration organizer(s) must provide the Chief of Public Safety with advance written (no less than forty-eight (48) hours before such a Demonstration) of the planned Demonstration as set forth below and may identify preferred location options for consideration. The Chief of Public Safety will notify the Demonstration organizer(s) of the approved location.
5. No Demonstration may harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate any person or coerce any person to participate in the Demonstration.
6. No Demonstration may discriminate against any Demonstration participant based on race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
7. No Demonstration may use a public address system or any other form of sound amplification device. Demonstration noise level will be monitored and enforced by the Office of Public Safety.
8. Demonstrations may not take place on Reading Day or during the final exam period.
9. No Demonstration may involve overnight tenting or camping.
10. No Demonstration may involve the promotion or sale of commercial merchandise.
11. No Demonstration may involve the solicitation of any person for monetary gain or other commercial purposes.
12. No Demonstration may charge admission to participate.
13. No Demonstration may otherwise violate any College rules, policies, or procedures or any applicable laws or regulations.

NOTICE TO COLLEGE

Current student(s) planning to conduct a Demonstration shall register their intent to conduct a Demonstration by submitting advance written notice to the Chief of Public Safety no less than forty-eight (48) hours before such Demonstration. In order to facilitate efficient and effective communications, such notification shall include:

1. the name, cell phone number, and e-mail address of the current student(s) organizing the Demonstration;
2. the date and time of the Demonstration;
3. a general description of the Demonstration; and
4. the expected number of participants. Notifications of intended Demonstrations submitted without complete information as requested in this section will be returned to the registrant(s) for completion and may be resubmitted.

Recognizing that there may be times when students wish to react quickly to rapidly changing current events, Salem College will consider reasonable requests for exceptions to the 48-hour notice on a case-by-case basis. In such situations, students must provide the requested information to the Chief of Public Safety, who will work with the Dean of Students to consider and address the request.

This right can be exercised by contacting the Director of Public Safety at 336-917-5555 or by e-mail at publicsafety@salem.edu.

Graduate Education Council

1. Jurisdiction: The Graduate Education Council is charged with planning, approving, and monitoring graduate and professional studies programs and with creating appropriate policies and procedures for program administration.
2. Membership: Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, chair; all full-time faculty members who teach graduate courses; Director of Libraries, ex officio; one faculty member elected at-large; Registrar, ex officio; Education Clinical Coordinator, ex officio
3. Organization and duties: The Graduate Education Council is responsible for developing, approving, and overseeing academic policies and curriculum for graduate and professional studies. Once the Graduate Education Council has approved proposals for a new program or a major curriculum change (change affecting 25% or more of a program), the Council presents those proposals to the faculty at the next General Faculty Meeting for a vote. Additionally, the Graduate Education Council is responsible for developing and monitoring graduate admissions, degree completion requirements, and retention policies; hearing and acting upon student appeals; and assisting in the recruitment of graduate students.

The Honor Tradition

The Honor Tradition is a vital and unifying aspect of the Salem College community that encourages each member to ethical and responsible living. The Honor Code is upheld by the entire student body and stands on the principle of mutual respect. It is only as strong as the community that lives by it. Graduate students are bound by the Salem College Honor Code.

The Honor Tradition is longstanding at Salem College and is highly regarded by students, faculty, staff and administration. In keeping with its custom, each student assumes full responsibility for her/his actions in all phases of life at Salem. Such a tradition is only possible in a community that respects the individual and maintains a commitment to communication. Every student is responsible for encouraging other students to uphold the Honor Tradition.

The Honor Code

Salem College is a community of honor. I will show respect for my community by behaving with honesty, integrity and civility.

As a responsibility to my honor community:

• I will show respect for my classmates and faculty by maintaining honesty in my academic work and refraining from cheating.
• I will show respect for my community and peers by maintaining integrity and honesty in my daily life and refraining from stealing and lying.
• I will show respect for faculty, staff and members of the administration by maintaining civility and refraining from disruptive and abusive language and behavior.

I will acknowledge responsibility and accept the consequences of my actions. In choosing Salem College, I pledge to uphold the principles of the Honor Code and will cherish and guard its traditions.

The Graduate Honor Council

The Graduate Honor Council acts as a neutral body established to hear all cases involving possible Honor Code infractions. The Council does not judge the accused student as a person but rather judges the student’s action as it relates to the Honor Tradition.

The Graduate Honor Council is chaired by the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies , and includes the chair of the undergraduate Honor Council, at least one graduate faculty member, and a graduate student. Any member of a judicial body who has a role or personal interest in a case must recuse her/himself from the proceedings related to that case.

Honor Code Infractions

Infractions of the Honor Code will be investigated and acted upon by the Graduate Honor Council. The Graduate Honor Council will handle cases related to test and examination procedures; cases involving the unauthorized removal of library materials; and issues of plagiarism or dishonesty. The administration of the College reserves the right to investigate and take any action in any violation of the Honor Code. The director of the student’s graduate program will hear minor infractions. The administration will hear cases of the most serious nature including alleged violations of the following policies: weapons, illegal drugs, hazing, harassment, and other cases of an urgent nature (such as when there is immediate danger to one or more students).

Procedures for reporting Honor Code infractions:

1. Self-reported infractions
   Acknowledging an Honor Code violation is the first step in correcting it. A student who wishes to acknowledge a violation should report it to the Graduate Honor Council by way of the student’s graduate program. The director will talk to all parties involved and will gather evidence for the hearing of the case.
2. Infractions reported by a student
   A student who witnesses a violation of the Honor Code by another student is expected to confront the accused and explain the nature of the infraction to her/him. She/he should tell the accused to contact the director of the student’s graduate program to report the violation. The accuser must reveal the nature of the infraction to the student before contacting the director.
3. Infractions Reported by a Faculty or Staff Member

All faculty members are to report suspected violations of the Honor Code to the Director of Graduate Studies of that student’s program. Faculty members have the option of completing a “Faculty Adjudication Form” to document adjudication of an Honor Code violation in a student’s judicial file for allegations of first-time violations. Faculty members should confer directly with the Director of Graduate Studies to determine whether the allegation is for a first-time offense or repeat violation. If the allegation is for a repeat violation, it would be officially referred to the Graduate Honor Council to begin the formal hearing process. The faculty member should contact the director after explaining the nature of the alleged infraction to the student.

Sanctions for Honor Code Infractions

The Graduate Honor Council deems as serious any violations of the Honor Tradition and other areas of jurisdiction. The Council may recommend one of the sanctions discussed below. Failure to fulfill a sanction by the date specified by the Graduate Honor Council will result in an automatic exclusion from the college.

A student brought before the Graduate Honor Council will be notified of the Council’s decision following a deliberation period immediately after the hearing. Additionally, the student will be notified in writing by the director of the student’s graduate program within 48 hours of the hearing.

One or more of the following sanctions may be deemed appropriate, depending on the nature and severity of the violation, and whether the student is a repeat violator of community standards. Specific terms of a sanction will be determined by the Council in accordance with precedent set by previous cases and the seriousness of the violation.

• Warning

This sanction is given when a student is responsible for a violation that does not warrant severe action. When a student acknowledges responsibility or is found responsible by the Council, a warning is put in the graduate student’s file. The Council advises the student to learn from this experience as she/he reflects on the importance of the Honor Tradition to the Salem College community.

• Probation

This sanction is given when the student is responsible for a violation that is of a serious nature. It is stressed to a student that this is a time for reflection and contemplation about what she/he has done and what it means to live and abide by the Honor Tradition. Probation may entail educational assignments and a punishment to fit the violation based on the decision of the Council.

• Suspension

This sanction is given when the student is found responsible for a violation of an extremely serious nature. The student must leave campus immediately unless he/she decides to appeal the decision. A student who chooses to appeal shall continue attending classes during the appeal process. Continued class attendance, however, shall have no effect upon the outcome of the appeal. Once the sanction has been served, the student is free to return to Salem. Suspension remains on the student’s record for at least two years after graduation or licensure completion.

• Expulsion

This sanction is given when a student is found responsible for a violation that is of the most severe nature. This sanction is given when the Council feels that the student grossly neglected the importance of the Honor Tradition. This may include such violations as being a repeat violator of the Honor Tradition. The student must leave campus immediately unless he/she appeals the decision. A student who chooses to appeal shall continue attending classes during the appeal process. Continued attendance, however, shall have no effect upon the outcome of the appeal. A student who receives the sanction of expulsion may not return to Salem’s campus for any reason, including alumnae events. The sanction remains on the student’s record.

Appeal Process

An accused student who feels that the director of his or her graduate program, the Graduate Education Council, or the Graduate Honor Council violated her/his rights or that the decision (handling and/or sanction) reached was arbitrary shall have the right to appeal to the office of the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of the College. Students wishing to appeal all administrative cases must do so in writing within 24 hours of receiving written notification from the director of his or her graduate program. Appeals must first be made to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of the College and then to the President of the College.

General Appeal Procedures

Filing an Appeal

The appellant must inform the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of the College in writing concerning the basis on which the appeal is being made and the reasons why she/he deems her/his case worthy of hearing by the Appeal Board. The student must file this formal appeal within 24 hours after the student receives written notification of the decision of the Graduate Education Council or the Graduate Honor Council. A student who chooses to appeal shall continue attending classes during the appeal process. Continued class attendance, however, shall have no effect upon the outcome of the appeal.

Convening the Appeal Board Hearing

The Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of the College will notify the Graduate Education Council and the Honor Council Chair regarding the appeal and will convene the board. A formal hearing date will be set by the board so that the complete process will not exceed seven business days (from the time the Dean of the College receives the written appeal to the time of the hearing). When possible, a decision must be rendered no less than three days before commencement. The guidelines for the hearing are as follows.

• The Appeal Board will meet to consider the appeal. If the board decides the case has no merit, the decision of the Graduate Education Council or the Graduate Honor Council stands.
• The Dean of the College will explain the board procedure to the student who is appealing the decision of the Council.
• During the appeal hearing, the Graduate Education Council or the Graduate Honor Council representatives will enter the room and detail the decision. The Appeal Board may pose questions to the Graduate Education Council or the Graduate Honor Council representative. At the conclusion of the statement, the representative will be excused from the meeting but may be recalled for further information, if needed.
• The student who has submitted the appeal is then asked to enter the meeting and provide a statement. The student is permitted to be accompanied by an adviser for the judicial process during the hearing. Advisers must be full-time faculty or administrators of Salem College and may confer with the student during the hearing but may not address the board. The board may ask the student questions. When the student has made the statement and all questions asked by the board have been answered, the student is excused from the hearing.
• The Appeal Board will render a decision in writing. If issues related to the appeal are sufficiently problematic, the Appeal Board holds the right to reopen the substantive case.
• The Dean of the College will notify all parties involved of the decision that was reached. In Honor Council cases brought by the faculty, the faculty member will be notified of the sanction.

Decision

Should the Appeal Board uphold the original sanction, the sanction becomes effective as soon as the student receives written notification of the decision. Should the Appeal Board render a different sanction, the student will be notified in writing of the sanction and its stipulations. The Appeal Board cannot render a more severe sanction than that of the Graduate Education Council or the Graduate Honor Council.

Appeal to the President

If the student feels that he/she was not treated justly by the Appeal Board, he/she may appeal to the President of the College. The student must appeal in writing to the President of the College within 24 hours after the student receives notification of the outcome of the Appeal Board hearing.

Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Sexual Misconduct

Salem prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. Salem strongly encourages the prompt reporting of, and is committed to timely and fair resolution of, complaints of sex discrimination and harassment, including Sexual Harassment and Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct as defined in the Salem Academy and College Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Sexual Policy. The Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Sexual Misconduct Policy is incorporated into this Handbook by reference and applies to any allegation of sex discrimination and harassment made by or against a student or employee of Salem or a third-party, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender expression, or gender identity. Concerns or complaints of sex discrimination or harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator pursuant to the Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Sexual Misconduct Policy and will be resolved in accordance with the grievance procedures contained therein. The Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Sexual Misconduct Policy is available via this link, by visiting the Salem College Title IX webpage, and by contacting the Title IX Coordinator

Student Grievances and Appeals

Salem College publishes policies regarding appeals of admission, grading and grade appeals, appeals regarding retention, judicial review of Honor Council rulings, the appeal of financial aid awards, and the appeal of campus parking/traffic citations. These policies and procedures may be found in the respective sections of the Salem College Graduate Catalog. Salem College graduate students who have concerns in areas not covered by these policies may seek resolution through the following general grievance policy and procedure:

Candidates are encouraged first to try to resolve other concerns themselves by talking directly with the College personnel involved. If resolution is not reached, students may file a written grievance with the director. This process should be initiated as soon as possible, preferably within 30 days of the occurrence. The student should complete the Student Grievance Form, which is available in the Office of Teacher Education, and submit it to the director. The director will review the written grievance and respond to the student within 15 business days (while the College is in session). Depending upon the nature of the grievance, the director may request that all parties involved meet to mediate the situation and find a reasonable solution.

If the matter is not resolved in consultation with the director, the student may then refer the matter to the Graduate Education Council. The student should submit a letter addressed to the Graduate Education Council describing the grievance to the director. The director will present the letter then to the Graduate Education Council for deliberation and decision and will report the Graduate Education Council’s decision back to the student.

If the Graduate Education Council’s resolution is not satisfactory to the student, she/he may refer the matter in writing to the vice president for academic and student affairs and dean of the College for further consideration.

If you were unable to resolve a complaint through the institution’s grievance procedures, please submit a complaint to:

North Carolina Department of Justice
Consumer Protection Division
9001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-9001
Phone number: 1-877-566-7226
An online complaint form is available at: www.ncdoj.gov/complaint

Educator Preparation Program Complaint Process

According to § 115C-269.55., the State Board of Education shall adopt and establish a process for students to report an alleged violation by an Educator Preparation Program (EPP). This form provides explicit instructions for this process and the form in which a student may file that complaint. 

Salem College Facts

Date of founding: 1772

Degrees granted: bachelor of art, bachelor of science, master of arts in teaching, master of education, master of music, master of health administration.

Majors offered: biochemistry, biology, business administration, chemistry, communication and media studies, health communication, design, English and writing studies, environmental studies, exercise science, health advocacy and humanitarian systems, health humanities, health sciences, history, integrative studies, mathematics, nonprofit management and community leadership, political science, psychological science, public health, race and ethnicity studies, religious studies, sociology, Spanish, teaching schools and society, visual and performing arts.

Calendar: 4-4
Faculty: 55 full and part-time faculty
Student-faculty ratio: 8:1
Average size of classes: 11 students
Location: Winston-Salem, NC (population approximately 239,000), within historic Old Salem
Size of campus: 47 acres
Size of student body: approximately 500 students

Library facilities:The Dale H. Gramley Library is the main library on Church Street.

Number of residence halls: five, each accommodating from 36 to 128 students; plus Bahnson House, an on-campus house for 16 juniors and seniors.

Geographical distribution of undergraduate students: 62% in-state, 38% out-of-state

Salem College: A History

Salem Academy and College began as a school for young girls in 1772 in the Moravian town of Salem, North Carolina which had been established just six years earlier by Moravian missionaries. It is the oldest educational institution for both girls and women in the United States. Although no longer a part of the Moravian Church, the history of the school has been an integral part of the town of Salem. Remarkably, the school has always remained in operation even during wars and pandemics.

Today, the Academy and College share a 47-acre campus at its original location in the heart of Old Salem, part of the city of Winston-Salem. During its long history, the institution has developed into Salem Academy, a college preparatory school for girls in grades 9 through 12, Salem College, a liberal arts school for women, as well as a graduate program, open to men and women.

The school catalogs of the 19th century clearly demonstrate common elements of the school’s philosophy that have remained consistent throughout its history from its earliest days. Early administrators outlined the intention of the faculty to develop girls and young women according to their individual needs. This included an emphasis on physical wellness and exercise, the promotion of high standards for its students and faculty, and attention to the whole student for the development of her character as well as her mind. The school placed its chief emphasis upon the individual pupil. These were the concerns of the early Moravian teachers of the school in the 18th century, and they continue to be the focus of the institution in the 21st century.

From the beginning, the school has been dedicated to female education. At a time when public education did not exist in most areas of the country or the world, even for boys, the Moravians of Salem believed in the importance of educating all members of the church community. As the Moravian Bishop John Amos Commenius declared in the 17th century:

“No reason can be shown why the female sex … should be kept from a knowledge of languages and wisdom. For they are also human beings, an image of God, as we are … in their minds they are equally gifted to acquire wisdom … Why then should we merely dismiss them with the ABC and drive them away from books: Are we afraid of their meddling? The more we introduce them to mental occupations, the less time they will find for meddling, which comes from emptiness of mind.”

Commenius’s words were revolutionary in the 17th century as were the attitudes toward women’s education and work among the Moravians of North America in the 18th century. The Moravians of Europe ordained women preachers and accepted enslaved Africans and free people of African descent as full members of the church in its American and European communities. Rebecca Protten, a Black Moravian preached in Germany and founded a Moravian school in West Africa. In the 18th century, school policy in Salem, in keeping with Moravian beliefs of spiritual equality, allowed enslaved students to attend the school. Unfortunately, later generations of Moravians in North Carolina did not remain true to the church’s earlier beliefs.

By the early 1800s, the town of Salem had segregated its church, its graveyard, and its schools. Salem Female Academy rented enslaved laborers from its neighbors and eventually owned people outright. In the 19th century, Salem Female Academy educated 13 Moravian Cherokee students who came to board at the school, but for almost a century afterwards, Salem was a segregated institution. In the 1960s, however, the school embarked upon a program of integration. Today, Salem Academy and College is one of the most diverse educational institutions in the country.

Salem has been remarkably progressive in its education of girls and women throughout its history. Almost from its founding, Salem has educated women to work in the community. Many of its teachers have been former pupils, and alumnae continue to return to Salem for employment. Although the school was initially opened only for local girls of the Moravian faith, its reputation drew girls from surrounding areas who boarded with Salem families. In 1802, the church decided to begin a boarding school for non-Moravians, and raised funds to build a separate building now known as South Hall. By the late 1800s, the school offered both bachelor’s and master’s degrees to women.

Even in the late 19th century, the school recognized in its catalog “the fact that many pupils will need to earn their own living, and will prefer to do it in offices rather than in the school-room.” Beginning in 1885, the school offered courses in bookkeeping, commercial law, telegraphy, shorthand, and typing. This was at a time when women made up less than 20% of the American labor force.

Salem’s roots go deep much like the oldest trees on campus. The traditions loved by College and Academy alumnae would have been recognized by the students of the late 19th century. For over 100 years the daisy has been the college flower, Academy graduates have worn white at graduation exercises, College seniors have planted a tree to mark their time at Salem, and Academy girls have sung Standing at the Portal to mark the opening of the school year.

Although many traditions have changed over the centuries, many of them which began as practices of students at one or both schools continue to this day. Thus, for example the colors yellow and purple, once used by College women are now the colors of the Academy. Other traditions that began before the creation of separate College and Academy programs continue for both student bodies such as the use of marshals to escort graduates at commencement exercises.

Throughout its history, Salem Academy and College has demonstrated a reverence for the past tempered by the realization that change must come. In each generation, the institution has strived for excellence both to serve its mission and to thrive. Salem has a long history of being at the forefront of education. Examples of its innovation include the music and business programs in the 1800s, being the first North Carolina college to offer a nationally accredited teacher program, the development of the Academy and College Center for Women in Entrepreneurship and Business, the opportunities for Academy students to take college courses years before the first early college programs in North Carolina, and in 2020, the creation of the health leadership initiative for the College.

Across America and around the world, Salem’s more than 15,000 alumnae are serving as teachers, physicians, researchers, artists, musicians, inventors, community volunteers, and business executives. Salem continues to innovate and thrive while educating the next generation of leaders in all fields. And the extraordinary education that Salem provides continues to be grounded in the Moravian tradition of high ideals and respect for all.

In its history, Salem Academy and College has had 23 Inspectors, Principals and Presidents:

Statement of Core Values:

Our values are aspirational and interconnected. They are dynamic expressions of our commitments to one another as members of the Salem College community and the larger world as we strive to live them every day.

• Intellectual Curiosity
  We are fervent about cultivating an environment where a love of learning and thirst for knowledge are the driving forces.
• Intentional Community
  Community is created when we are purposeful in nurturing connections, collaboration, creativity, care, courage and the regard for each person’s unique contributions. We affirm that the health of the individual and the health of the community are interdependent.
• Equity and Belonging
  We believe our community is strengthened by the diversity of its members, by our intentional efforts to welcome all who are part of the Salem community, by the sense of belonging that they feel, and by the equitable outcomes of our work.
• Innovative Spirit
  Our ethos of courage and resilience, exemplified by Salem’s founders, fuels each generation of Salem students and graduates to be change-makers in their own time.
• Courageous Leadership
  The Salem community provides students with both buoyant support and the challenge to be fiercely courageous. With confidence in our individual and collective strengths, we claim the responsibility to make a meaningful difference in the world around us, each in our own unique ways.
• Honor and Integrity
  At Salem College, our Honor Code calls us to live, learn, and lead with integrity. To do so is to act with love - embracing the shared stewardship of our community and purposefully demonstrating our convictions to the greater world.

Salem College Mission Statement

Salem College, a women’s college grounded in the liberal arts, values its students as individuals, develops their leadership potential, and prepares them to create healthier and more equitable communities.

ALMA MATER

Strong are thy walls, oh Salem,
Thy virgin trees stand tall,
And far athwart the sunlit hills,
Their stately shadows fall.

Chorus:
Then sing we of Salem ever,
As proudly her name we bear,
Long may our praise re-echo.
Far may our song ring clear.
Long may our praise re-echo.
Far may our song ring clear.

Firm is thy faith, oh Salem,
thy future service sure.
The beauty of thy heritage,
Forever shall endure.
Chorus

True is our love, oh Salem,
Thy name we proudly own.
The joy of comradeship is here,
Thy spirit makes us one.
Chorus

Campus Buildings and Facilities

Salem’s campus, located in Historic Old Salem, is a delightful blend of the past and present. Three buildings from the 19th-century town now serve as residence halls, classrooms and administrative offices. All of the buildings erected since then-as well as the brick walkways, hooded archways over doors and even the benches, light posts and steps-have been carefully designed to complement these earliest structures. Visitors from around the world come to Old Salem each year to see exhibits depicting early Moravian life and to take tours in horse drawn carriages. The most prominent building on campus is Main Hall, built in 1854 and located on Salem Square. It houses faculty and administrative offices, classrooms and a supply center.

The oldest building on campus, the Single Sisters House, was built in 1785. Extensive renovation of the house was completed in 2007, and it now serves as a welcome center and the home of the Single Sisters House Museum, open to the public. Also located in the building are the Office of Admissions, the Office of Communications and Public Relations, and seminar and lecture rooms. Residence halls are: South Hall (1805), built for the first Salem boarders; Alice Clewell Residence Hall (1922); Louisa Wilson Bitting Residence Hall (1930); Hattie Strong Residence Hall (1942); Mary Reynolds Babcock Hall (1955); and Dale H. Gramley Residence Hall (1965).

The Robert E. Elberson Fine Arts Center, completed in 1965, houses the Ralph P. Hanes Auditorium, which seats approximately 750 people; the H.A. Shirley Recital Hall, which seats 220; the Drama Workshop Theatre, which holds 150; extensive art-gallery space for exhibits by students as well as outside artists; a School of Music that includes 14 teaching studios and 28 practice rooms.

The Student Center, completed in spring 2014, houses a café and convenience store with outdoor patio seating; an office suite for the director of student activities and clubs and organization workroom; the Huber Theater which seats 90; flexible meeting spaces; many student gathering spaces; and the lower pleasure grounds, an outdoor patio with a fire-water feature.

The Salem Commons contains the fitness center and dance studio. Bryant Hall, a “great hall” that opens onto a beautiful brick courtyard, serves as an ideal location for official Salem meetings as well as student mixers, dances and band parties that attract students from other nearby colleges and universities.

Athletic Facilities

Salem offers a variety of physical education activities and intercollegiate sports. The Student Life and Fitness Center contains a 25-yard indoor swimming pool with six lanes for competition, varsity and practice gymnasium; a dance studio; fully equipped locker facilities; and faculty offices. Outdoor facilities include the Bert Lain Tennis Complex and Blixt Field, which consists of softball, and soccer fields. Additional practice fields are available.

Library Services

Library Services

Salem Academy & College Library supports instruction and research at the undergraduate level and in the disciplines awarding graduate degrees. The library holds membership in the American Library Association and the Association of College & Research library. The main collection totals over 70,000 volumes and over 40,000 music scores, sheet music, and audio visual materials. Subscriptions to over 500,000 electronic books, more than 100,000 periodicals and serials, largely of scholarly content, and 138 databases are also maintained by the library. The library uses an online catalog for discovery of materials and which also provides access to electronic resources and journals. Course reserve materials, both electronically and in print, are available through the library. Through interlibrary loan service, students, faculty and staff may obtain materials from other libraries at no charge. Salem is also a member of the Triad Area Library Association (TALA), allowing students and faculty to borrow materials from nine area academic libraries. The library provides research services in person and online. Librarians work with classes across disciplines and one-on-one with students at all phases of the research process.

In addition to the main collection, the library holds: the Salem Academy and College Archives; a curriculum materials collection (supporting the undergraduate and graduate education curriculum); a film collection; and a popular reading collection.

The library is equipped with wireless internet access, group study rooms, private study spaces, desktop computers, laptops for checkout, printer, copier, and scanner. The library is open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 5pm on Friday during the fall and spring semesters. Extended hours are offered the week before and during final exams. A full description of the library’s resources, services, policies, and hours is found at https://library.salem.edu/.

Academic Computing Facilities

Although Salem College recommends that students bring a Windows or Mac laptop for personal academic use, the college also provides several computer labs for student use. In addition to printing services, these labs provide access to the Microsoft Office Suite as well as specialized software serving many academic divisions. The college also provides a specialized Apple Computer lab reserved for film editing, music, art and design applications. In addition to its own computer lab, the library offers laptop computers for checkout and a group-study room equipped with a large-screen monitor and PC. College classrooms are equipped with multimedia equipment for audio/video display. Separate, campus-wideWiFi networks are in place for student and faculty/staff WiFi use. Visitors can use limited-access guest WiFi networks.. 

Salem Academy and College Electronic Resources Usage Policy

Purpose and Scope

Salem Academy and College (“Salem”) recognizes the value of computers, networks, email, the Internet, and other electronic resources (collectively, “Electronic Resources”) to improve1 student learning and to enhance the administration and operation of its schools. In support of the mission and goals of the institution, Salem requires responsible use of Electronic Resources. This policy establishes general guidelines for students, employees, and guests regarding acceptable use of Electronic Resources owned, leased, operated, or maintained by Salem or on Salem’s behalf regardless of location. This policy may be supplemented and reviewed in conjunction with other specific use policies as established by Salem to govern use of Electronic Resources.

Acceptable Usage Responsibility

It is the policy of Salem to maintain an environment that promotes ethical and responsible conduct in all Electronic Resources usage, including any online network activities, by students and employees. It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee, student, or guest of Salem to engage in any activity that does not conform to the established purpose and guidelines set forth in this policy. Salem retains the following rights and recognizes the following obligations with respect to Electronic

Resources usage:

• To monitor Electronic Resource use and file storage used by all users as necessary for the following:
  • During administration of such systems.
  • When required by law, regulations, other Salem policies, or contractual obligations, including but not limited to compliance with a validly issued subpoena.
  • When required to protect the health or safety of individuals, the community, or the general public.
  • When required to perform essential functions in furtherance of Salem’s ‘s mission and operations.
  • When required to diagnose or correct issues with Electronic Resources, or to otherwise preserve the availability, integrity and confidentiality of Electronic Resources.
  • When required to investigate suspected violations of law, Salem policies, or other misconduct.
  • When required in connection with the Salem’s representation, claims, or defenses in a lawsuit or regarding a legal claim.
• To assume no responsibility or liability for files or communications deleted due to violation of file, cloud, or storage allotments, network or other computer errors, miscommunication, human error, or any other circumstances resulting in data loss.
• To manage (create, edit, or delete) user accounts.2
• To monitor use of online activities, including without limitation real-time monitoring of network activity, limiting access to websites deemed harmful, and/or maintaining a log of Internet activity for later review, for the purpose of protecting users and limiting the potential for malware, ransomware, or other installations or intrusions that may damage, or impede access to, Electronic Resources.
• To provide internal and external controls as appropriate and feasible. Such controls shall include the right to determine who will have access to Salem-owned equipment and electronic services, and to exclude those who do not abide by this acceptable use policy or other policies governing the use of school facilities, equipment, and materials. Salem reserves the right to restrict online destinations through software or other means.
• To provide guidelines and make reasonable efforts to train students and employees regarding acceptable use expectations under this policy and other policies governing Electronic Resources usage.

Faculty and Staff Responsibility

• Faculty and staff members who supervise or control students’ use of Electronic Resources or otherwise have the occasion to observe students’ use of Electronic Resources shall make reasonable efforts to monitor such use and ensure that it conforms with the mission and goals of Salem and the obligations of this policy.
• Faculty and staff should make reasonable efforts to become familiar with the Electronic Resources they require students to use as part of their educational curriculum so that effective monitoring, instruction, and assistance may be achieved.

General Standards for Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources

Use of Salem’s Electronic Resources is a privilege that offers a wealth of information and opportunities for research. Where they are available, Electronic Resources are offered to students, employees, and guests of Salem at no cost. In order to maintain the privilege, users agree to learn and comply with all of the provisions of this policy, including the following general standards for acceptable use of Electronic Resources:

• Except for incidental personal use, Electronic Resources must only be used in support of the educational, instructional, research, and business objectives of Salem.
• Incidental personal use of Electronic Resources by employees is permitted provided such use does not interfere with the performance of job duties, cause Salem to incur costs, negatively impact network, system, or service performance for Salem users engaged in educational, research, academic instructional, and business activities, or otherwise violate this policy.
• Students may use the Salem Electronic Resources for recreational purposes provided such use does not negatively impact network, system, or service performance for Salem users engaged in educational, research, instructional, and business activities, cause Salem to incur cost, or otherwise violate this policy.
• Employees must adhere to the employment performance and conduct expectations set forth in the Faculty Guide and Personnel Manual as applicable. Students must adhere to the code of conduct set forth in the Student Handbook.
• Users must use caution in electronically revealing their personal information. The unauthorized disclosure of the personal information of another user is prohibited.
• Network accounts are to be used only by the authorized user to which the account is assigned or by Salem for an authorized purpose.
• Use of Electronic Resources for the distribution, storage, or viewing of pornographic or similarly inappropriate material or files is dangerous to the integrity of the local area network and prohibited.
• Subscriptions to Salem operated electronic mailing lists are automatically maintained. Users agree to membership within these mailing lists as a matter of course as they are used to communicate, often vital, information. Salem accounts are not to be used to sign up for third-party mailing lists, promotional emails, or other services unless such activities are directly related to the performance of Salem employees’ job functions or students’ educational activities and coursework.
• Users are expected to display exemplary behavior in all aspects of Electronic Resources usage as a representative of the Salem community. As a community of honor, Salem expects Electronic Resources to be used by students and employees in a manner consistent with such interpersonal and ethical obligations. Salem prohibits the use of Electronic Resources for the purpose of cheating, stealing, making false or deceiving statements, plagiarism, vandalism, or harassment. Salem students and employees should use only the Electronic Resources they have been authorized to use in the ordinary course of their employment or student status at Salem.
• Antivirus software must be installed on all computers used on campus. The failure to have antivirus software will be a violation of this policy. Please contact the Information Technology (IT) Help Desk if you need help obtaining or installing antivirus software.
• Any use of the Salem network for commercial or political advertisements or solicitations is prohibited.
• Users may not use Electronic Resources for the purpose of communicating the position or stance of Salem on any particular matter except where authorized.
• Users may not install personal software (e.g., shareware, freeware) on Electronic Resources owned, leased, operated, or maintained by Salem.
• Users may not use Electronic Resources to misappropriate or modify without authorization any information, files, data, or passwords belonging to other users.
• Users may not use Electronic Resources to misrepresent their user status or identification on the network.
• Users may not use the Salem network in a manner that disrupts its use by others (e.g. applications that negatively affect network bandwidth). Hardware and/or software on Electronic Resources shall not be destroyed, modified, or abused in any way. Certain network protocols will have their speeds throttled or controlled to ensure adequate access to available bandwidth.
• Malicious use of Electronic Resources to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system is prohibited.
• The Salem network may not be used for downloading entertainment software or other files not related to the mission and objectives of Salem for transfer to a user’s home or personal computer or other electronic media. This prohibition pertains to all copyrighted material, commercial and non-commercial software for which licenses need to be acquired, and all other software and files not directly related to the instructional and administrative purposes of Salem. For example, users may not download copyrighted materials such as movies, music, or other files unless they are related to academic coursework and they have been authorized to do so. This prohibition does not pertain to subscription streaming services that users are entitled to access.
• Downloading, copying, otherwise duplicating, and/or distributing copyrighted materials without the specific written permission of the copyright owner is prohibited, except where authorized by law.
• Use of Electronic Resources for any unlawful purpose is prohibited.
• Use of Electronic Resources in a manner that violates any other Salem policies or rules is prohibited.
• Use of Electronic Resources to communicate profanity, obscenity, defamation, threats, or hate mail or to engage in stalking, bullying, harassment, discrimination, or any other abusive behaviors is prohibited.
• Connecting network devices or running network services on any personal computer (PC) is prohibited. Network devices such as hubs and wireless access points may not be installed on the Salem network as they can disrupt regular network traffic. Additionally, PCs should not be set up to share files with others. This could be construed as illegal file sharing and also potentially exposes personal files to others (including hackers).
• Use of devices on campus that broadcast radio frequencies in the same bandwidths as wireless signals and that interfere with Salem wireless networks is prohibited. Users who need help disabling this functionality should contact the IT Help Desk.

Any purchase of an Electronic Resource, engagement into a service level agreement pertaining to Electronic Resources, or other engagement of, third party services that could meet Salem’s definition of an Electronic Resource will be approved by the Director of Information Technology and/or the CIO. Any contracts for such services will be signed by the Director of Information Technology or the CIO, as will any invoice for such resources or services. The disposition, dispensation, or charges to divisions for such Electronic Resources is at the sole discretion of the Information Technology Department.

Disciplinary Action

Violations of this policy by students will be addressed by the student conduct and administrative hearing processes stated in the Student Handbook. Employees in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures by the supervisory authority to which the employee is subject. Violation of local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations may also result in civil or criminal proceedings.

Salem has the right to suspend or modify computer access privileges and passwords and to examine files, accounting information, printouts, tapes, and any other material that may aid in maintaining the integrity and efficient operation of its Electronic Resources. Users whose activity is viewed as a threat to the operation of Salem’s Electronic Resources, who abuse the rights of other users, or who refuse to cease behavior that violates this policy may have their user privileges revoked.

Notes to ERUP

¹Electronic Resources include any computer, computerized device, peripheral device, software, computer network, electronic communication carried by computer network, Internet access, telephone, mobile device, domains, or electronic infrastructure or files, regardless of whether it is used for administration, research, teaching, or other purposes, which is owned, leased, operated, or maintained by Salem Academy and College.

²Salem does not offer Salem students a permanent Salem email address after they graduate or leave. Approximately one year after Salem students graduate or otherwise leave, their account will be suspended and/or deleted. For example, the email account of a student who leaves Salem in the spring and does not return as a student by the following spring will be deleted and any data associated with that account will be lost.

Salem Academy and College Computer Lab Acceptable Use Policy

Purpose

Salem Academy and College (“Salem”) recognizes the value of computers, networks, email, the Internet, and other electronic resources (collectively, “Electronic Resources”) to improve1 student learning and to enhance the administration and operation of its schools. In support of the mission and goals of the institution, Salem requires the responsible use of Electronic Resources and implements this policy for the purpose of establishing general guidelines for students, employees, and guests regarding the acceptable use of Electronic Resources owned, leased, operated, or maintained by Salem. This policy supplements and is to be reviewed in conjunction with Salem’s Acceptable Usage of Electronic Resources policy.

Scope

This acceptable use policy (AUP) pertains to Computer Labs and is intended to supplement the general, Electronic Resource AUP. It is the view of the Information Technology Department and the Information Technology Advisory Council that the following rules and guidelines promote the good of the student computing community and are in the spirit of the Salem community. To this end, Salem makes the following assertions:

• Computer labs at Salem are Salem Electronic Resources and are made available only to students, faculty, and staff. Further, access to these Electronic Resources is wholly at the discretion of Salem.
• Using the labs is a privilege.

Faculty and Staff Responsibilities

• Faculty and staff members who supervise students, control electronic equipment, or otherwise have occasion to observe student use of said equipment shall make reasonable efforts to monitor the use of this equipment to assure that it conforms to the mission and goals of Salem.

User Responsibilities

• Abide by the general Salem Academy and College Acceptable Use Policy
• Take reasonable measures to protect your account information, lab combinations, and any other information related to access to Salem data resources
• Use best practices for securing your computer accounts:
  • Use strong passwords, i.e., passwords that are at least eight characters long and contain uppercase, lowercase, and numeric characters
    • Avoid passwords that are the same as your login name, first or last name, or any word that would be easy to guess
    • Remember your password and do not write it down
  • Lock your workstation if you are going to leave it for longer than a few minutes. However, in the computer labs, please log off and remove your personal items if you anticipate being gone for more than 10 minutes to give others an opportunity to use the computer.

Standards for Acceptable Use of Computer Labs

Users will practice proper computer and Internet etiquette and to abide by the following rules governing lab use:

• No food or smoking in the labs. Covered drinks are allowed as long as they are removed when you leave.
• Paper, staplers or staples, tape or dispensers, hole punchers, computer or IT equipment, chairs or anything else should not be removed from the computer labs.
• Class-related work takes precedence over ANY other use of the computers.
• Only one active session is allowed per person to a computer at a time.
• The entry code to lab doors may not be given to anyone else. The door to the lab shall be kept closed. The door may not be opened by someone inside the lab to admit someone who does not have the combination.
• Playing games on laboratory computers is prohibited unless specifically authorized by a faculty member for instructional purposes.
• No activity that creates an environment non-conducive to studying is allowed. Examples of such activity include, but are not limited to:
  • loud talking
  • music played without headphones
  • taking calls on cell phones
  • excessive texting without silencing vibration and sounds

Disciplinary Action

Violations of this policy by students will be addressed by the student conduct and administrative hearing processes stated in the Student Handbook. Employees in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures by the supervisory authority to which the employee is subject. Violation of local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations result in civil or criminal proceedings.

Salem has the right to suspend or modify computer access privileges and passwords and to examine files, accounting information, printouts, tapes, and any other material that may aid in maintaining the integrity and efficient operation of the system. Users whose activity is viewed as a threat to the operation of the Electronic Resources of Salem, who abuse the rights of other users, or who refuse to cease behavior that violates this policy may have their user privileges revoked.

User Agreement

By using Electronic Resources on campus, I agree that I have read, understand, and will abide by the above Acceptable Usage of Electronic Resources Policy when using computer and other electronic resources owned, leased, operated, or maintained by Salem Academy and College. I further understand that any violation of the guidelines stated in this policy may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation of this policy, I acknowledge and agree that my access privileges may be revoked, disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action may be initiated.

Note

¹Electronic Resources include any computer, computerized device, peripheral device, software, computer network, electronic communication carried by computer network, Internet access, telephone, mobile device, domains, or electronic infrastructure or files, regardless of whether it is used for administration, research, teaching, or other purposes, which is owned, leased, operated, or maintained by Salem Academy and College.

Beyond the Campus

The city of Winston-Salem (population 239,000) is widely recognized as an artistic and cultural center. Local entertainment includes numerous restaurants, movie theaters, music clubs and coffee houses. There is also a minor-league baseball team, the Winston-Salem Dash. Among the many cultural offerings are Winston-Salem Piedmont Triad Symphony concerts at the Stevens Center; performances by big-name artists at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum; numerous drama and music events at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts; the annual the RiverRun Film Festival; and art exhibits at the Sawtooth Center, the Reynolda House Museum of American Art and the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA).

Salem College students themselves make a valuable contribution to the cultural life of Winston-Salem. Each year, many visitors come to Salem to enjoy exhibits of student artwork; concerts by faculty; students and guest artists sponsored by the School of Music; plays staged by the Pierrette Players; dance recitals choreographed and performed by the Salem College Dance Company; and presentations by lecturers and artists invited to the College by the faculty, staff and students of the Cultural Events Committee or the Center for Women Writers.

Recreational offerings in North Carolina include intercollegiate sports events, horseback riding, skiing in the North Carolina mountains and trips to the coastline and the Outer Banks. Davidson College, Duke University, North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are within easy driving distance and sponsor many activities of interest to Salem students.

The Winston-Salem community provides a wealth of academic opportunities as well. Students have the opportunity to take classes at Wake Forest University and mingle socially with students at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Possibilities for volunteer and internship locations are nearly endless. They include the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Baptist Medical Center, Forsyth Medical Center, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public schools and local businesses as diverse as law firms and television stations. Informal courses and study programs in historic preservation are available at Old Salem and its Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA).

Salem welcomes visitors to our beautiful campus. A map and more detailed information about touring the campus are available at https://salem.edu/visit, by calling the Salem College Office of Admissions at 1-800-32-Salem, or by emailing admissions@Salem.edu. For detailed admissions information, see below. Accessibility-focused options are available, and those unable to travel to Salem for an admissions visit may be eligible for some travel reimbursement. Salem also has a virtual tour at https://salem.edu/tour.