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2012-2013 Undergraduate Programs
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The right to own intellectual property created in
fulfillment of coursework unless specified other-
wise in writing. All revenue generated or com-
pensation awarded through such intellectual
property belongs to the owner.
Privacy
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The right to prevent disclosure of directory infor-
mation 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 formula-
tion and improvement of educational programs,
policies and services.
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The right to organize, to assemble and to
express opinions, subject to established proce-
dures.
Judicial
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The right to know, in person when possible, the
charges made against the student in any disci-
plinary 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 pres-
ent at appeal meetings as an advocate. This
person must be a member of the university’s
Student Senate and is present only to assist
students in presenting their case or testimony,
not to serve in a role defending students’
actions.
Complaints
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The right to bring formal complaints against the
university and, if not resolved through the nor-
mal channels, to register a complaint with the
university’s accrediting agencies.
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The right to file a formal complaint of discrimina-
tion 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 Title IV pro-
grams, or regarding misleading or inappropriate
advertising and promotion of the university’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.
Campus Residency Requirements
for Single Students
We believe the best possible way to experience
the total life training CIU provides is through living
on campus. By living in community with others,
students have the opportunity to experience close
Christian fellowship with the possibility of devel-
oping lifelong friendships. The chance to develop
and improve a disciplined lifestyle is enhanced
and there are greater opportunities for participat-
ing in social activities. Because of this we have
established a campus residency requirement. Full-
time students who are single and under 23 years
of age are required to live on campus. Students
living with immediate family within commuting dis-
tance are required to live on campus for a mini-
mum of two semesters during their First Year of
attendance at CIU. (This includes dependents of
CIU employees.) The student must be 23 years of
age before Aug. 1 of the current school year to be
eligible to live off campus during that school year.
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 opportuni-
ties 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
CIU provides a process for students to voice
complaints and file formal grievances when they
are dissatisfied with a university service or policy
or an action by a university employee. The