The University is open to all qualified applicants according to its published admissions policies and standards. Upon matriculation, each student has access to all services and facilities for the student is qualified. Access will be denied to persons who are not students. RIGHTS Instructors are expected to encourage open discussion and inquiry. Students may take reasoned exception to information offered in any course in the continual search for new understanding. Students’ views, political associations, and beliefs which are confided to instructors and advisors during the performance of duties are confidential. The University is committed to complying with all the mandates set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled students may requests for reasonable accommodations to the Academic Dean, and are required to provide medical certification of disability. In certain circumstances, early registration may be available for students with disabilities. The purpose of appeal procedures is to provide a system that will represent and the absence of “fairness arbitrariness.” With the intent of assuring fairness and objectivity, the University has created and implemented procedures for appeals by students. The University makes every effort to assure that the appeal procedures are clear to students and are not burdensome. Students have the right to appeal any academic policy or requirement if either of the following conditions is present: Extenuating circumstances make it impossible to comply with the policy or requirement. An hardship would result from a strict application or interpretation of the policy or requirement. Please note, however, that extenuating circumstances must be beyond student control and that undue hardship must be a condition far more serious than simple inconvenience. Documentation will be required and the timeliness of the appeal will be taken into consideration. If you appeal an academic policy or requirement, that appeal will be reviewed by the Academic Dean. Academic dishonesty or acts of student conduct that violate University standards and Code of Conduct will subject the student to disciplinary action that may include dismissal from the University. However, in conformance with Due Process and prior to implementing any disciplinary action, the student is given a hearing before an impartial committee. The student is also given an opportunity to appeal any decision that is considered to be unfavorable. The University strives to provide an environment in which the dignity and worth of the members of the school community are based on mutual respect. Sexual harassment is considered unprofessional conduct by employees and students and is unacceptable behavior. It will not be tolerated. The University is committed to an employment and academic environment that encourages excellence. This environment includes freedom
The University is open to all qualified applicants according to its published admissions policies and standards. Upon matriculation, each student has access to all services and facilities for the student is qualified. Access will be denied to persons who are not students. Instructors are expected to encourage open discussion and inquiry. Students may take reasoned exception to information offered in any course in the continual search for new understanding. Students’ views, political associations, and beliefs which are confided to instructors and advisors during the performance of duties are confidential. The University is committed to complying with all the mandates set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled students may requests for reasonable accommodations to the Academic Dean, and are required to provide medical certification of disability. In certain circumstances, early registration may be available for students with disabilities. The purpose of appeal procedures is to provide a system that will represent “fairness and the absence of arbitrariness.” With the intent of assuring fairness and objectivity, the University has created and implemented procedures for appeals by students. The University makes every effort to assure that the appeal procedures are clear to students and are not burdensome. Students have the right to appeal any academic policy or requirement if either of the following conditions is present: Extenuating circumstances make it impossible to comply with the policy or requirement. An hardship would result from a strict application or interpretation of the policy or requirement. Please note, however, that extenuating circumstances must be beyond student control and that undue hardship must be a condition far more serious than simple inconvenience. Documentation will be required and the timeliness of the appeal will be taken into consideration. If you appeal an academic policy or requirement, that appeal will be reviewed by the Academic Dean. Academic dishonesty or acts of student conduct that violate University standards and Code of Conduct will subject the student to disciplinary action that may include dismissal from the University. However, in conformance with Due Process and prior to implementing any disciplinary action, the student is given a hearing before an impartial committee. The student is also given an opportunity to appeal any decision that is considered to be unfavorable. The University strives to provide an environment in which the dignity and worth of the members of the school community are based on mutual respect. Sexual harassment is considered unprofessional conduct by employees and students and is unacceptable behavior. It will not be tolerated. The University is committed to an employment and academic environment that encourages excellence. This environment includes freedom RIGHTS
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