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2012-2013 Graduate Programs Academic Catalog
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The right to seek exceptions to program
requirements or academic policies by petition.
Information
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The right to inspect and review educational
records except where a student has waived
such rights or where access is prohibited by
the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974.
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The right to receive a syllabus for each course
that states the goals of the course, the require-
ments that must be met, the system of grad-
ing and the attendance policy.
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The right to full disclosure of all expenses per
semester prior to becoming financially obligat-
ed to the institution.
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The right of access to campus crime statistics.
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The right to data on advancement, retention
and graduation ratios.
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The right to own intellectual property created
in fulfillment of coursework unless specified
otherwise in writing. All revenue generated or
compensation awarded through such intellec-
tual property belongs to the owner.
Privacy
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The right to prevent disclosure of directory
information or educational records to a third
party.
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The right to seek amendment of educational
records.
Voice
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The right to be heard with regard to the formu-
lation and improvement of educational pro-
grams, policies and services.
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The right to organize, to assemble and to
express opinions, subject to established pro-
cedures.
Judicial
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The right to know, in person when possible,
the charges made against the student in any
disciplinary procedure.
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The right to expect that two or more witnesses
and/or corroborating evidence support any
accusation.
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The right to an appeal process if a student dis-
agrees with disciplinary measures assigned by
a representative of the university.
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The right to request that a neutral party be
present as an advocate at appeal meetings.
This person must be a member of the universi-
ty’s Student Senate and is present only to
assist the student in presenting the student’s
case or testimony, not to serve in a role
defending the student’s actions.
Complaints
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The right to bring formal complaints against
the university and, if not resolved through the
normal channels, to register a complaint with
the university’s accrediting agencies.
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The right to file a formal complaint of discrimi-
nation on the basis of disability with the Office
of Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of
Education.
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The right to notify the State Postsecondary
Review Entity (SPRE) of complaints related to
the university’s management of the Title IV
programs, or regarding misleading or inappro-
priate advertising and promotion of the univer-
sity’s educational programs or other
complaints about the institution.
Policies and procedures governing the above
responsibilities and rights appear in various uni-
versity publications. Revisions may be made to
such policies and procedures and shall become
effective following dissemination or update.
Student Discipline
When Student Life personnel must address mat-
ters of student conduct requiring discipline, it is
done with redemptive intent. Assessment takes
into account the nature of the problem and the
student’s attitude, previous conduct and length of
enrollment at CIU. Students are offered opportu-
nities to grow through counseling and/or logical
or natural consequences. The ultimate goal is
restoration of healthy relationships with God,
other individuals and the community. The Student
Handbook lists some of these avenues.
Student Complaints and Grievance Policy
It is the goal of CIU to provide services and edu-
cational opportunities without discrimination on
the basis of age, race, color, national origin, dis-
ability or sex. CIU provides a process for students