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Freedom of InquiryThe Adler Graduate School acknowledges and respects the rights of all individual students, faculty and the general public to engage freely in inquiry into all issues related to programs of the School, with no restrictions on personal, religious, academic or professional convictions. As a further guide, the School follows the Joint Statement on Rights and Freedoms of Students, revised in November 1992 and endorsed by the American Association for Higher Education. Academic Freedom The Adler Graduate School demonstrates deep respect and support for the dignity and rights of each person. Academic freedom is preeminent among the rights of persons engaged in learning. Moreover, scholarly achievement depends upon the spirit of free inquiry characteristic of the best university traditions. The intellectual and personal maturity of students is equally dependent upon their participation in this tradition of freedom. The School not only supports the rights of its faculty and students to academic freedom, but attempts to create an environment conducive to the exercise of that right. This environment encourages open discussion, debate, assent, and dissent. It recognizes that independent, disciplined minds must be prepared to follow uncharted paths to knowledge, to gather evidence contrary to accepted concepts, to challenge the ideas of fellow scholars, to express convictions honestly and firmly, and to change one’s own position. In the classroom, the instructor is free to introduce controversial issues that are relevant, and students are free to disagree. As citizens, faculty members may speak or write without institutional control, mindful at the same time of the ethics of a learned profession and the fact that she/he is a member of a learned institution, not a spokesperson for it. In protecting the scholar's right to seek truth, the School also protects the rights of all to hold religious and other deeply held personal commitments. Responsible academic freedom does not extend to the deliberate abuse of individual persons, religious or ethnic groups. Confidentiality of RecordsThe Adler Graduate School complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 (the Buckley Amendment) in maintaining and releasing personally identifiable information and records for currently enrolled or former students. Each student has the right to inspect and review any and all educational records maintained by the School and directly related to the student in accordance with the provisions of this Act. A current student may inspect his or her educational records after making an appointment to do so with the Registrar. Applicants who are not admitted have no right of access to their submitted educational records. A student who believes that her/his educational records contain inaccuracies or misleading information, or that her/his right of privacy is violated on the basis of information contained in such records, has the right to challenge such information and to have it changed or removed from her/his record or to include in the record her/his own statement of explanation. To initiate a challenge to the educational record, the student shall make a request in writing to the President of the School. The President, or her/his designee, shall review the record in question and either order the correction or deletion of such alleged inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate data or notify the student of the right to a hearing. If a hearing occurs, the student and other persons directly involved in the establishment of the record shall have an opportunity to present evidence to support or refute the contention that the data specified in the request are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate. The hearing will be conducted by a School representative who does not have a direct interest in the outcome. The student has the right to attend the hearing, to be advised by an individual of her/his choice, and to call witnesses on her/his behalf. The Hearing Officer has the right to seek legal counsel for advice. The Hearing Officer will arrive at a final decision on the matter based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing and will prepare a written summary of the evidence and reasons for the decision. A student may not request a hearing to contest the assignment of a grade. However, a hearing may be requested to contest whether or not the assigned grade was recorded accurately in the student’s educational records. In general, directory information pertaining to students or graduates may be released to the public. This information could include some or all of the following data: name, address, telephone listing, field of study, date and place of birth, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, most recent previous school attended, post-graduate employer and job title, participation in officially recognized activities, and recognition of honors received. If any or all of this information should not be released, the student must inform the Registrar in writing. School policy prohibits releasing personal information over the telephone, including student and faculty home telephone numbers, home addresses, transcripts, or grades. Disclosure of any student’s record to persons or agencies who are not associated with the School requires the student’s written consent. Original copies of transcripts or letters of recommendation submitted for admission to the School will not be released, nor will copies be made of such records for purposes of transfer. A student who thinks that his or her rights have been violated has the right to file a written complaint at any time with the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence SW, Washington, DC 20202. However, it is expected that before filing such a complaint a student will normally exhaust internal administrative remedies for relief available to him or her, according to the School’s procedures. Student Privacy in Online Courses To ensure privacy, students are encouraged not to use work or other educational institution-owned email accounts. In the online educational environment, student work is visible to other students. The Moodle site is secure and password protected. AGS online instructors can “open” the course rooms only to specific individuals, with an identified purpose, and for a specific period of time. This purpose may be related to:
Additionally, if a student discloses crisis, suicidal intent, threat to or by others, AGS reserves the right to take actions necessary to warn and protect. Any disclosure made in such circumstances, and in good faith, will be limited to the above purpose. If a student has concerns about the visibility of his or her private information, experiences a genuine need for protection, and requires alternative accommodations, the student is encouraged immediately to contact the course instructor, the AGS Online Education Program Director, or AGS’ Academic Vice-President. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy Adler Graduate School maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free and smoke-free environment. Students, faculty and staff are prohibited from abusing and misusing controlled substances, intoxicants, alcohol and prescription drugs while working on campus or while attending school sponsored off-campus events. Also prohibited is the unlawful possession or intent to distribute illegal, mood-altering substances. Individuals found in violation of these regulations will be subject to the following: Under Minnesota Law: Go to: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=152 for a complete list of penalties. Under Federal Law: Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance 21 U.S.C. 844(a): First conviction up to l year of prison, fine of at least $1000 but not more than $100,000 or both. After 1 prior drug conviction: at least 15 days in prison, not to exceed 3 years and fine of at least $5000 but not more than $250,000 or both. After 2 or more prior drug convictions: At least 90 days in prison, not to exceed 3 years and fined at least $5000 but not more than $250,000 or both. There are special sentencing provisions for possession of crack cocaine. Additional possible penalties for the illegal possession of drugs under 21 U.S.C. 853(a)(2) and 881(a)(7) are forfeiture of real or personal property used to possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled substance if that offense is punishable by more than 1 year imprisonment. Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used to transport or conceal a controlled substance; civil fine of up to $10,000. Also denial of Federal benefits such as student loans, grants, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses up to 1 year for the first offense, up to 5 years for second and subsequent offenses; ineligible to receive or purchase a firearm. Adler Graduate School Disciplinary Actions: Students found in violation of the policy will face disciplinary action, including the possibility of suspension and/or dismissal. Employees found in violation will also face disciplinary action, including the possibility of suspension and/or termination. Health Risks The health risks associated with abusing drugs and alcohol are vast. Listed below are the drugs and the effects they have on one’s health.
This list is not all-inclusive. Students and employees should contact their physicians for additional information. Treatment and Counseling Resources The State of Minnesota offers many treatment programs and facilities. Some facilities may have a sliding or no fee program while others are covered by insurance. The insured should contact their insurance provider to determine if the costs are covered. Adler Graduate School recommends the following low to no fee programs: Intensive Out-Patient Facilities:
In-Patient Residential:
Other: United Way – 2-1-1 Alcoholics Anonymous – www.theagapecenter.com Alanon/Alateen – 952-920-3961 Campus Crime Report
Hate Crimes - On Campus and Public Property * There were no reported hate crimes for the years 2011, 2012 or 2013. SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT POLICY Policy as established by Administrative Council, Adler Graduate School As members of an education community, students, faculty, staff and administrators must be able to operate in mutual trust and respect. Any violation of trust, including acts of sexual violence and sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Students, faculty, staff, volunteers and administrators must be assured that the Adler Graduate School will take action to prevent such misconduct and, if it occurs, persons responsible will be subject to disciplinary action. Incidents of sexual violence will be treated as violations of the code of criminal sexual conduct and dealt with under law. Incidents of sexual harassment will be addressed according to the Adler Graduate School’s institutional policies and procedures. It is against institutional policy for any member of the school community to retaliate against any individual for reporting an incident of sexual violence or sexual harassment. DEFINITIONS Definitions – Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment as defined by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when: (1)submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic advancement, (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions or academic decisions affecting such individual, (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment. Sexual Harassment as defined by The Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education Sexual harassment of students is a real and increasingly visible problem of serious consequence in higher education. A sexual harassment experience can affect all aspects of a student’s life; it can threaten a student’s emotional well-being, impair academic progress, and even inhibit the attainment of career goals. Most sexual harassment incidents involve a male harasser and a female victim although there have been several reported cases involving female harassers and male victims, as well as same-sex harassment. Other forms of discrimination, such as that based on race, may be combined with an incident of sexual harassment and further compound the severity of its effect and the difficulty of its resolution. Whatever the circumstances, academic institutions must address the problem in order to ensure all students a just and equal learning opportunity. Sexual harassment in educational institutions is not simply inappropriate behavior; it is against the law. Sexual harassment of students is a violation of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments in that it constitutes a differential treatment on the basis of sex. Definitions – Sexual Assault (defined under Minnesota law) Sexual activity, including sexual penetration or sexual conduct carried out under coercion, with the threat of a weapon, through the threat of bodily harm, through a position of authority, or when the victim/survivor is mentally handicapped or physically helpless constitutes criminal sexual conduct. Under Minnesota law, having a previous relationship of any nature, including prior sexual contact with the victim/survivor is not an accepted defense for sexual assault. The victim/survivor does not need to prove that she/he resisted and another witness is not needed to prosecute the case. The relative age of the persons involved, the victim’s/survivor’s fear of bodily harm to self or another, the use of threat to use a weapon by the perpetrator, and the infliction of either physical or emotional anguish upon the victim/survivor are among the criteria taken into account by Minnesota State Law concerning Criminal Sexual Conduct. Individual Rights/procedures The Adler Graduate School will inform victims/survivors of sexual harassment or violence of their rights under the Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights, including the right to assistance from the Crime Victim’s Reparations Board and the office of Crime Victim’s Ombudsman. The Adler Graduate School’s Sexual Harassment and Violence Policy is posted on the bulletin board in the copy room and in student lounge area. Members of the Adler Graduate School community who believe they have been sexually harassed or assaulted may properly seek assistance from a school administrator, including President, Dan Haugen or Program Director Marina Bluvshtein. Whether or not a person consults either school official, in the case of a sexual harassment complaint, options exist for making either an informal or formal complaint, as outlined below. In the case of a sexual violence complaint, the process of observing rights and procedures is, by definition, typically formal. No retaliatory action may be taken against any person who makes a complaint or any member of the Adler Graduate School who serves as an administrator or advocate or is an object of a complaint. Victims’/Survivors’ Rights/Procedures – Sexual Assault All persons in the Adler Graduate School’s community are required to abide by, federal, state and local statutes and ordinances relating to criminal sexual assault. The Adler Graduate School will do whatever possible to offer safety, privacy and support to victims/survivors of sexual assault. Assisting the victim/survivor is the School’s primary concern. The Adler Graduate School will assist the victim/survivor of sexual assault in contacting the appropriate agency (listing attached). If the assault takes place on School premises, or off school premises but includes someone associated with the Adler Graduate School, the survivor should immediately contact Program Director Marina Bluvshtein or President Dan Haugen for assistance. School representatives may not reveal the name of the victim/survivor unless she/he chooses to be identified. In any case, the victim/survivor of sexual assault will be given the names and numbers of local law enforcement agencies and sexual assault centers that can be called upon for immediate help. If the assault is perpetrated by a student, faculty, staff or Board member of the Adler Graduate School, either on-campus or during an off-campus, School-sponsored event, criminal, civil and School-specific disciplinary action may be taken that could include dismissal, immediate termination and/or the notification of appropriate licensing boards. In the case of sexual assault, the objective is always to achieve resolution. Applicable considerations and steps are listed below.
Victims’/Survivors’ Rights/Procedures – Sexual Harassment Informal Complaint and Resolution In the case of sexual harassment, the objective is always to achieve resolution. Suggested first steps are listed below.
Formal Complaint and Resolution
MINNESOTA PREDATORY OFFENDER REGISTRATION Minnesota law requires a person convicted of a predatory offense (including sex offenders) to register with the local law enforcement agency. City of Richfield Office of Public Safety is required by State law to notify home and business owners when a level 3 sex offender is moving into their area. After notifying the Adler Graduate School’s administration of a level 3 offender residing in the area, the administration will promptly email the notification to all faculty, staff and students. To obtain information regarding the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry and the National Sex Offender Search, go to http://www.nsopw.gov/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 Offensive Behavior The Adler Graduate School promotes a productive educational environment for all students and employees. The educational environment should be free of verbal or physical conduct that is offensive or degrading. The School prohibits any student, faculty member or staff member from asking any other member of the AGS community to engage in illegal, immoral or unethical conduct. The School will not tolerate any physical violence or threats to the safety of any student or employee. Student Copyright & Infringement Policy Copyright is the protection provided to authors of “original works of authorship”. Copyright is extended to both published and unpublished works. These types of works include: literary, dramatic, musical and artistic. Copyright gives the author the ability to reproduce, distribute, perform, record and display their work. Copyright also gives the author the authority to allow others to reproduce, distribute, perform, record and display their work. Without consent from the author, the above actions are illegal and copyright is violated. Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violating Federal Copyright Laws Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the web site of the U.S. Copyright Office at, http://www.copyright.gov/ especially their FAQ’s at http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/. “Fair Use” Under section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act is a list of circumstances under which reproduction of a piece of copyright may be considered fair. They are: comments, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, criticism and research. In order to determine whether or not use of a particular work is fair, the following four factors will help make that determination:
Adler Graduate School Penalties for Student Copyright Infringement: If there is a documented and confirmed case of copyright infringement, sanctions may include penalties up to and including expulsion. A first offense will include a written warning; a subsequent offense will result in expulsion. Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism will not be tolerated at AGS. For purposes of AGS policy, plagiarism is defined as the use of another author’s ideas or statements without properly acknowledging the source of these ideas or statements. If plagiarism is documented and confirmed, sanctions may include penalties up to and including expulsion for students and termination for faculty members. For example, a first instance of plagiarism could result in sanctions, including a warning and compensatory education concerning plagiarism. A second instance of plagiarism will result in expulsion or termination. To avoid plagiarism, you must give credit whenever you use:
Important concepts:
Faculty Ethics Faculty are expected at all times to adhere to the ethics of their profession, as defined in the code of ethics identified and selected by each individual faculty member. Those who fail to do so jeopardize their appointment to the faculty of the School. In addition to their professional code of ethics, they are expected to adhere to AGS’ All-School Ethics Policy and to AGS’ policies and procedures. Specific guidelines for faculty/student relations follow:
Professional Contact outside the School between Faculty and Students:
Students have a right to know that no names or other forms of personal identification will be used outside of class and that a request for specific confidentiality will be honored, except as below. Student Grievance Procedure Individuals with a grievance who wish to exercise their rights of due process should observe the following procedures:
Student Crisis Information At times in the course of going through AGS, a student may encounter a personal crisis, such as a death in the family, a divorce, a health issue, increased demands at work or family issues. These problems can impact the student’s ability to progress through the program in a timely fashion. AGS understands that this occasionally happens, and is available to work out an alternative plan, if necessary. A meeting should be set up with the Program Director to discuss options if help is needed to address the current crisis and time necessary to resolve it. If referrals are needed to find additional help, the Program Director will discuss possibilities that are available. If the plan is changed, a letter should be sent to the Registrar stating the circumstances and the plan that has been approved by the Program Director. If faced with an extended crisis, students should follow the Leave of Absence guidelines included in this Catalog / Handbook. III. All-School Policies – Academic / Student Student Responsibility Each student is responsible for knowledge of, and adherence to, all regulations and program requirements published in this Catalog / Student Handbook and other posted, mailed, or E-mailed notices. Each student is responsible for knowing course pre-requisites and for enrolling in appropriate courses. Registration Registration materials, including class schedules, are online at the School’s web site: http://www.alfredadler.edu/services/registrar. New class schedules are posted two months before the start of each term. It is advisable to register early to ensure completion of the enrollment process and placement in selected courses. Registrations by students with delinquent financial accounts or two or more grades of “I” (Incomplete) and/or “R” (Retake) on their transcripts will not be accepted. Yüklə 184,75 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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