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General Institutional Information CMU Factbook, 2024-25 CMU Factbook, 2023-24 Privacy of Student Records: As required by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act issued by the Federal Trade Commission, Central Methodist University has safeguards in place designed to: ensure the security and confidentiality of student information, protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any student. 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This day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, "recognizing all who, are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens." Educational institutions receiving Federal funds are required by law to hold an educational program on the United States Constitution for Constitution Day. Technology Acceptable Use Policy Study Abroad: General Policy Financial Aid Policy Student Financial Aid (CMU Financial Aid: 660-248-6245, finaid@centralmethodist.edu Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information Contact Information and Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs Institutional Grants Loans Work Study Student Loan Information Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers Exit counseling for Student Borrowers Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans Historical Lender List Preferred Lender Arrangements: not applicable Institutional Default Rates 2020 Official 3-yr cohort default rate is 0.0% 2021 Official 3-yr cohort default rate is 0.0% 2022 Official 3-yr cohort default rate is 0.0% National cohort default rate: 7.8% i. Percentage of CLAS students who borrow: 67% ii. Percentage of CGES undergraduate students who borrow: 52% iii. Percentage of graduate students who borrow: 44% FAFSA Verification Standards of Academic Progress Health and Safety Statement of Nondiscrimination: Central Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, or federally defined disability/state defined handicap ("disability"). This includes but is not limited to recruitment and admission of students, educational programs, services, activities, financial aid, and scholarship programs. The University complies with all federal and state non-discrimination requirements. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Office of Human Resources Central Methodist University, 411 CMU Square, Fayette, MO 65248, 660-248-6680 Drug and Alcohol Abuse: CMU fully supports all state and federal laws and local ordinances regulating the sale and possession of alcoholic beverages. The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages by students or their guests and the use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or other dangerous and illegal drugs on CMU property is strictly prohibited. It is the responsibility of the officers and members of each student organization to see that those in attendance at their social functions and meetings conduct themselves in accordance with CMU regulations. Use of alcohol and other drugs has been shown to be a health risk. The campus counselor is trained and available to help students with these issues. Violation of this policy may result in discharge or other discipline in accordance with University policies and procedures. Drug Free Workplace Policy Student Handbook Employee Handbook Vaccination Policy Campus Security Background Checks Fire Safety Policies Fire Statistics and Fire Log Clery Report Information for all campuses Emergency Response Plan: Central Methodist University's Emergency Operations Plan includes information about the Emergency Response Team; Situations and Assumptions; Concept of Operations; Phases of Emergency Planning; Types of Crisis, Emergency Notification Plan; Organization and Assignment Responsibilities, Administration and Logistics; Building Evacuation Procedures, Plan Review and Maintenance. University Departments assisted by University Safety are responsible for developing contingency plans and continuity of operations plans for their staff and areas of responsibility. The University conducts numerous emergency response exercises each year, such as a table top exercise, fire drills, field exercises, and tests of the mass emergency notification systems at all primary campuses. These tests are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution. When a serious incident occurs that causes an immediate threat to the campuses, the first responders to the scene are normally Campus Safety, local law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services. Typically, these agencies respond and work together to manage the incident. Depending on the nature of the incident, other Central Methodist Departments and other state or federal agencies could also be involved in responding to the incident. General information about the emergency response and evacuation procedures for all Central Methodist University locations are publicized each year as part of the institution's Clery Act compliance efforts. This information is contained in the Central Methodist University Annual Security Report: Safety Reports & Training Student Outcomes Retention Rates College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: 63.6% average over the last three years: 64.7% (2022-23); 61.8% (2023-24); 63.9% (2024-25) College of Graduate & Extended Studies: Most students in CMU-CGES are transfer students and historically there has been a very small number of first-time full-time freshmen each fall. In the Fall of 2022 Central Methodist University began its Prison Education Program which has led to an increase in first-time full-time students: 52.8% average over the last three years: 65.0% (2022-23); 54.9% (2023-24); 38.6% (2024-25). Graduation Rates College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduation Rates 32.9% < 4 years (2020 Cohort), 48.7% <5 years (2019 Cohort), 51.5% <6 years (2018 Cohort). Graduation rate by aid Graduation rate by ethnicity Graduation rate by gender College of Graduate and Extended Studies: Most students in CMU-CGES are transfer students and historically there has been a very small number of first-time full-time freshmen each fall. In the Fall of 2022 Central Methodist University began its Prison Education Program which has led to an increase in first-time full-time students. The Prison Education Program students who entered in Fall 2022 have not yet reached the completion rate threshold. As a result, CMU-CGES currently reports a 0% graduation rate for full-time, first-time freshmen. These cohorts are too small to break down by gender, ethnicity, and aid. 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