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The responsibility to promote by words, attitude, and actions a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to the teaching and
learning process for all concerned and to respect the standards of conduct established by the university and each faculty
member
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The responsibility for class attendance and to submit all class assignments (e.g. examinations, tests, projects, reports), by
scheduled due dates or accept the penalties. If any problem arises regarding coursework or attendance the student will be
responsible for initiating contact with the instructor.
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The responsibility for meeting degree requirements as provided in the university catalog
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The responsibility to register, add, and/or drop courses in a timely manner to ensure others will have an opportunity to
take courses. The student is responsible to follow the university guidelines if he/she desires an incomplete or needs to
withdraw from the university.
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The responsibility for the financial cost of attending the university
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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 intellectual property belongs to the owner.)
Basic Rights of Students
Students enrolled at the university enjoy certain rights, including, but not limited to:
Access
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The right to access the programs and services of the university without regard to color, sex, race, age, disability, or
national/ethnic origin
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The right to receive counsel regarding financial aid sources and implications of student debt repayment prior to incurring
financial obligation to the institution
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The right to withdrawwithout obligation within a time frame published by the university
Appeal
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The right to appeal decisions involving judicial or administrative action
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The right to appeal decisions involving grades
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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 requirements that must be met, the
system of grading, and the attendance policy
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The right to full disclosure of all expenses per semester prior to becoming financially obligated 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 intellectual 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 formulation and improvement of educational programs, policies, and services
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The right to organize, to assemble, and express opinions subject to established procedures
Judicial
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The right to know, in person when possible, the charges made against him or her 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 disagrees 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 university’s Student Senate and is present only to assist the student in presenting his or her 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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