Towson University Student Government Association's Bereavement Procedure

Towson University Student Government Association (SGA)'s Bereavement Procedure Purpose: To promote the general mental health of Towson University students by allowing them the opportunity to grieve and be available for ther families during times of death and grief. Excused Academic Days: All students who opt to use the Bereavement Procedure should be given five(5) academic days off to mourn the loss of an individual with a significant relationship. Unexcused absences already prescribed in the course syllabus should not be used in congruence with the Bereavement Procedure. Significant relationship can include, but is not limited to, individuals with the following legal titles: • Uncles) or Aunt(s) • Cousin(s) • Niece(s) or Nephew(S) • Legal in-law(s) • Grandparent(s) • Step-Relation Individual(s) • Child(ren) or Individual(s) in which the Mourner has Legal Guardianship Over • Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) • Sibling(s) • Spouse or Legal Civil Union Partner Traveling Day(s) system: • students should be alotted two days, in addition to the five mourning days, to travel to and from ther respective locations. These locations include the home of the deceased, the home of the student grieving or the location of the funeral/ SErViCES. • Travel dayS will be calendar days, not academic days. students opting to use the Bereavement Procedure can speak to the professor and/ or Division of Student Affairs if more travel days are needEd. The:e requests will be ha1dloo on a case-by-case basis. Missed Academic Work: The Towoon University S3A suggests that the student vvho is mourning be given a reasonable amount of days to ma<e up any academic work thct will not be completed as they mourn and/ or travel.