University of Strathclyde Calendar 009-10 Part General Regulations
Regulations Governing Payment of Allowances in respect of Term-Time Study outwith the University and Vacation Study
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- 6.10 Regulations Governing the Hearing of Student Appeals by the Appeals Committee of Senate
- 6.11 Regulations Governing Use of Computing Facilities and Resources
- Definitions In these regulations the following definitions apply: accessing
- Conditions for Use – Rights and Responsibilities
- Publishing Information in Electronic Format
- Misuse – Penalties and Sanctions
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- 6.13 Copyright General
- 7 Fees 7.1 Payment of Fees
- Fees for Home and EU Students (full and part-time)
- Fees for Overseas Students (full and part-time) 7.2.3 http://www.strath.ac.uk/registry/students/finance/d.en.58255
6.8 Regulations Governing Payment of Allowances in respect of Term-Time Study outwith the University and Vacation Study[Editorial note: These procedures are currently being revised.] 6.8.1 Allowances in respect of term-time study outwith the University and vacation study shall normally be payable to full-time students undertaking activities specified as compulsory parts of their courses. These allowances shall not normally be payable to postgraduate students or to overseas students in receipt of scholarships, studentships or other awards. 6.8.2 Payment of allowances and associated expenses shall be made only in respect of field courses, directed study and study visits approved by the Advanced Studies and Scholarship Committee which may from time to time vary the number, duration and types of activities approved and the rates of payment. 6.8.3 The allowances payable for vacation study shall be a flat-rate payment made at a home-based rate for single students able to live at home during the period of claim and the appropriate lodgings-based rate for other students (see Note 1). 6.8.4 For term-time study outwith the University living expenses in excess of normal term-time expenditure shall normally be refunded, up to the maximum rate approved by the Advanced Studies and Scholarship Committee (see Note 2). 6.8.5 All reasonable travelling expenses and tuition and laboratory fees payable to an institution other than the University incurred in connection with activities approved by the Advanced Studies and Scholarship Committee shall normally be refundable. 6.8.6 Payment of appropriate allowances and expenses shall be made only in respect of each day spent on approved study or activities in any period of claim and upon certification by the appropriate Head of Department, or his nominee, that the student has undertaken the study or activity in respect of which the claim is being made. [Editorial note: For current rates, please refer to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS): A Guide] 6.9 Data Protection Act 6.9.1 All staff and students are required to comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act. Final responsibility to the University Court for compliance with the Act rests with Heads of Departments and Services. 6.9.2 Personal data as defined by the Act must be registered with the Data Protection Registrar. The University has accepted corporate liability for compliance with the Act and therefore such registrations will be in the name of the University rather than in the name of individual employees or Departments. 6.9.3 It is the University's policy to observe the Data Principles embodied in the Act: namely that (i) the information to be contained in personal data shall be obtained, and personal data shall be processed, fairly and lawfully; (ii) personal data shall be held only for one or more specified and lawful purposes; (iii) personal data held for any purpose or purposes shall not be used or disclosed in any manner incompatible with that purpose or purposes; (iv) personal data held for any purpose or purposes shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to that purpose or purposes; (v) personal data shall be accurate and where necessary kept up to date; (vi) personal data held for any purpose or purposes shall not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose or those purposes; (vii) an individual shall be entitled (a) at reasonable intervals and without undue delay or expense (i) to be informed by any data user whether he holds personal data of which that individual is the subject; and (ii) to access to any such data held by a data user; (b) where appropriate, to have such data corrected or erased; and (viii) appropriate security measures shall be taken against unauthorised access to, or alteration, disclosure or destruction of, personal data and against accidental loss or destruction of personal data.
(i) a student should only use personal data on a University computer for a purpose related to his or her studies in the University; (ii) a student must not construct or maintain computer files of personal data for use in connection with his or her academic work without the express authority of an appropriate member of staff; (iii) when giving such authority the member of staff should make the student aware of the Act's requirement; (iv) The use of personal data held in machine readable form by students should be limited to the minimum consistent with the achievment of academic objectives and, whenever possible, such data should be de-personalised so that students are not able to identify the data subjects; (v) students must abide by the Data Protection Principles (Regulation 6.9.3 i-viii above) in all cases where they use or come into contact with personal data held in machine readable form. 6.10 Regulations Governing the Hearing of Student Appeals by the Appeals Committee of Senate 6.10.1 The appeal must be lodged in writing with the Director of Corporate Services and be supported by all available and appropriate evidence. The appeal must be accompanied by details of the witnesses, if any, that the appellant would wish to have called to the hearing. 6.10.2 Upon receipt of the appellant's appeal and evidence, copies shall be sent to the Dean of the appropriate Faculty and to Heads of relevant Departments or their nominated Deputies. These persons shall be requested to return their written comments to the Director of Corporate Services, normally within 14 days, together with the names of proposed witnesses. The Convener of the Senate Appeals Committee shall determine on behalf of the Committee whether proposed witnesses should be called upon to give evidence, and whether such evidence should be written or oral. The Convener shall also determine whether written or oral comments or evidence should be sought from any other source. 6.10.3 The appellant shall be advised in writing that (s)he may be represented by, or accompanied by, a person of his/her choice. The appellant shall also be notified as soon as practicable of the names of witnesses called by the Convener to give oral evidence to the Appeals Committee. 6.10.4 A copy of all written comment or evidence received by the Appeals Committee must be given to the appellant, normally at least 14 days before the hearing of the appeal. The appellant shall have the right to submit additional written material in response but is not required to do so. Such material must be submitted within seven days of receipt of the written comments or evidence from the Director of Corporate Services so that it may be circulated to the Appeals Committee before the hearing. 6.10.5 If no witnesses are called to give oral evidence the Appeals Committee shall proceed to hear the appeal on the basis of the written evidence and any oral submission by the appellant or the appellant's representative. 6.10.6 At the hearing of the appeal by the Appeals Committee the appellant (or the appellant's representative) shall be confined to addressing the Committee as to the appeal. The Committee shall have the right to question the appellant or the appellant's representative on the appeal. The Committee shall also have the right to call on such persons as it sees fit to assist it by making oral statements on the appeal at the hearing. The appellant or the appellant's representative shall have the right to suggest the names of such persons to the Convener of the Appeals Committee but the Committee will not be obliged to call on these persons to appear before it. 6.10.7 It shall be competent for the Committee on cause shown to adjourn or continue the hearing for a period not normally exceeding 14 days. 6.10.8 If any person other than the appellant is called by the Appeals Committee to make an oral statement then the appellant and the appellant's representative shall have the right to be present at the Appeals Committee hearing throughout the time that other persons are also present before the Committee. The Convener of the Appeals Committee may, at his/her discretion put questions to such other persons if requested by the appellant but there will be no right of cross-examination by the appellant or the appellant's representative. 6.10.9 Minutes of the meeting of the Appeals Committee shall be kept. Extracts of the minutes as far as they are relevant to the decision of the Committee on the appeal shall be made available to the appellant. The decision of the Committee shall be communicated to the appellant in writing. 6.10.10 Service of notices and documents shall be in accordance with Statute XXV.
6.11.1 These regulations cover the use of all computing facilities and resources administered by the University of Strathclyde, including use by staff and students of the University and by any other person authorised to use these facilities; and use at the University’s property and/or through any networked links to the University’s computing facilities. Anyone using any kind of computer hardware or software, for any purpose, at the University, even if it is their own equipment and even if it is only connected to the institution through a network, is required to abide by the terms of these regulations. ‘Computing facilities and resources’ includes central services such as those provided by Information Services through the Divisions of Information Systems and Networking and Computing Services, and through the Centre for Educational Systems and AV Media Services; the University Libraries; departmental computers; microcomputers and peripherals; personal computers, whether desktop or portable, when linked to facilities provided by the University; any associated software and data including data created by others, and the networking elements which link the facilities together. 6.11.2 The University of Strathclyde provides a wide range of computing facilities and resources for use by staff and students in pursuit of teaching, learning, research and administration. Use of the facilities solely for the purposes of the University is encouraged as part of the University’s strategy of ensuring that any use the University makes of information technologies will be for the improvement of the University’s high educational standards. 6.11.3 Use of computing facilities requires that individuals accept certain responsibilities as set out in these regulations (see 6.11.9). The University recognises that new measures are required for managing information in electronic forms, much of which will represent the University as a first point of contact with the rest of the world. The intention of these regulations is to ensure that the University’s computing facilities should be used in a manner which is ethical, legal, appropriate to the University’s aims, and not to the detriment of others. The regulations set out the conditions for use of the University’s network for the publication of all material and demands that the same sensitivity is applied to information in electronic format as is normally applied to the written word. Access to Facilities 6.11.4 Computing facilities are provided by the Department of Information Services and others for the University as a whole, and by Faculties and departments for their staff and students, solely for use by staff and students in connection with the aims and purposes of the University (see 6.11.8). Computing facilities should not be used for personal or recreational purposes. 6.11.5 On special application being made, the University may authorise the use of its computing facilities for work outside the scope of normal University purposes, including consultancy and use by external users. Any charges for provision of such facilities will be determined by the Director of Information Services. Other use may be allowed, by agreement with the Director of Information Services, as a privilege not a right and if abused may be deemed to be a breach of these regulations. 6.11.6 In order to use the computing facilities of the University of Strathclyde a person must first register with the Department of Information Services as an authorised user in the manner prescribed in these regulations. Registration grants authorisation to use some or all of the facilities of the University. Access to facilities is normally arranged by allocation of a unique user ID (sometimes called a login or user name) and will require the production of a University ID card or other form of identification. On most computer systems a password is required to gain access. Users should choose a password that is secure and not easily guessed, and should keep it secure at all times. If a user suspects that the security of their computing facilities has been breached or compromised it should be reported to Information Services Help Desk or departmental computing staff as soon as possible. 6.11.7 Bona fide visitors to the University such as the staff of institutions connected to JANET (Joint Academic Network) and visiting scholars from overseas can request access to the University’s computing facilities. Appropriate arrangements will be made by the Department of Information Services to register them as an authorised user in the normal way. The Director of Information Services may permit other legal entities to connect to the University network under the terms and conditions laid down in the United Kingdom Education and Research Networks Association (UKERNA) document “Sponsored and Proxy Connections to JANET Guidelines for Hosting Organisations”. Definitions
6.11.9 Conditions for Use – Rights and Responsibilities All users will be required to sign an agreement to become a registered user of the University’s computing facilities and resources and by so doing have understood and agreed to abide by the terms of these regulations and other appropriate University regulations. Users must also comply with the provisions of any current UK or Scots law (see 6.11.15) and will be held responsible for any and all activity on computing facilities which is initiated by their user ID. It is every users responsibility to act in a manner which will not cause damage to computing facilities or adversely affect the performance of any service available on these facilities. Users should not allow any other person access to their user ID or password; use another person’s user ID or password; or modify or interfere with information belonging to another user without their permission. 6.11.10 The University of Strathclyde will not permit the use of its computer facilities and resources for the access to or transmission of information which is considered by the University to be unacceptable; illegal; in breach of university policies, such as those on Equal Opportunities and Harassment; wasteful of resources; or not commensurate with the provision of facilities for legitimate educational purposes. Examples of such unacceptable use may include – accessing or displaying pornographic material; stating defamatory opinions or views concerning individuals or organisations; accessing or displaying discriminatory material or material which encourages discrimination; engaging in games or chain E-mail; publishing information which is intended to misinform and thereby cause anxiety or inconvenience in another, unauthorised use of University logos, titles etc; spamming; corrupting or destroying other user’s data; violating the privacy of other users; disrupting the work of others; using JANET in a way that denies service to others; misuse of networked resources such as the introduction of viruses. 6.11.11 The University may actively monitor usage of University computer facilities and resources which includes monitoring the access to, publication or receipt of any Internet materials by any user, and reserves the right to remove or require the immediate removal from the University systems of any material which, in the opinion of the Vice Principal or depute to whom authority has been delegated, is unacceptable (see 6.11.8). It is the University’s policy to provide information obtained by monitoring, when required to do so, to the UKERNA CERT team or other relevant agency. 6.11.12 No user will by any wilful or deliberate act jeapordise the integrity of the computing equipment, communications network, systems programs or other stored information. No user will connect to the University network any piece of equipment which by its function could adversely affect the performance of the network without the prior agreement of the Director of Information Services. Any user connecting their own equipment to the University network agrees that by doing so the Director of Information Services has the right to audit the equipment and data stored on it at any time. 6.11.13 Users may only use JANET for the purposes which meet the conditions agreed by the Secretary of State for Education for the operation of the network, and as set out in the UKERNA document “JANET Acceptable Use Policy”. Users must also comply with the provisions of the Code of Conduct for the Use of Software and Datasets at Higher Education and Research Council Establishments. This code does not constitute a licence and, in all cases, users of software should acquaint themselves with the provisions of the relevant licence when they obtain a copy and before putting the same into use. Further information about JANET and the Code of Conduct are available from the Information Services Help Desk in the first instance. 6.11.14 At the request of the Director of Information Services, any user holding or transmitting encrypted data must provide corresponding decrypting tools to the Director of Information Services for investigation purposes. Any dispute arising over material of a commercial or military sensitive nature will be referred to the Vice Principal for decision. Legal Framework
The Act prohibits the holding, processing or disclosure of personal data about others on computer, unless the user is properly registered under the terms of the Act and observes the principles of data protection. Use of such information is subject to the University’s Data Protection Registration and information about this can be obtained from the University’s Data Protection Officer. All users are responsible for ensuring that they comply with the terms of the Act.
The Internet makes use of the “public telecommunication system” as defined by the Act. Under the Act it is a criminal offence to send a message or other matter that is grossly offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing in character via the public telecommunications system or to send a false message for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to another, and those found guilty could face a substantial fine or a term of imprisonment.
The Act requires that the permission of the owner of the intellectual property must be sought before any use is made of it. It is therefore unlawful to use or copy any material without proper authorisation and this includes computer software. Penalties include unlimited fines and up to 2 years imprisonment. It should be noted that the University titles and logos are the property of this University and may only be used for official University documents.
The Act makes it a criminal offence to access, attempt to access or encourage others to access computer material without proper authority or to make unauthorised modification of computer material. This would include ‘hacking’, the introduction of viruses and knowingly receiving or using material from an unauthorised user who has gained access to computer material. Penalties for conviction include up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine.
The publication, which includes transmission over a network, whether for gain or not, of material intended to be read, heard or looked at which is such as to tend to deprave and corrupt persons having access to it is a criminal offence under this Act. Penalties include up to 3 years in prison.
This legislation consolidates the protection of minors by making it a criminal offence to possess pornographic or obscene material of or involving minors, or material considered to be excessively violent. In the context of computer facilities it applies to the transmission, receipt and storage of text, audio, graphic and manipulated images. (Note: The Acts referred to in (v) and (vi) above apply in England and Wales but not in Scotland where prosecutions for similar offences are mounted on the basis of common law as opposed to Statute).
The Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against others on the grounds of sex, gender and marital status and any information published or received via the Internet which discriminates or encourages discrimination is illegal.
The Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against others on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and any information published or received via the Internet which discriminates or encourages discrimination is illegal.
Any publication of a statement, comment or innuendo about another individual or organisation which cannot be justified at law may render the author liable to an action for defamation.
Users should be aware that material they produce and transmit may be available world wide, and care should be taken to ensure that no international laws or treaties are contravened. Specific examples include importing specified materials from a country for which an embargo is in force, and exporting material legally obtained in the UK but which when accessed in another country may constitute an offence in that country. It also includes accessing material which, though legally available in another country, is illegal in the UK. European Community law is constantly changing particularly in the area of sex discrimination, harassment and unequal treatment. Increasingly EC Directives and regulations are being interpreted to afford protection to people who are discriminated against or harassed because of their sexuality. The information about the Sex Discrimination Act (see (vii) above) should be read with this in mind.
Some work carried out under contract from the government or its agencies may be subject to the provisions of this legislation. Any publication of material which contravenes obligations under this legislation is a criminal offence and punishable by imprisonment and/or a fine. Publishing Information in Electronic Format
Misuse – Penalties and Sanctions
6.11.25 In the event of loss being incurred by the University or members of the University as a result of a breach of these regulations by a user, that user may be held responsible for reimbursement of that loss. use of copyright software or datasets copyright acknowledgement institution I agree that any usage of any Software or Computer Readable Datasets, hereafter referred to as "Product", issued or otherwise made available to me by a School or Department of an Institution is subject to the following conditions: 1. I will ensure that all the requirements of the agreements or contracts under which Product is held by the Institution will be maintained. (Copies of the relevant agreements or contracts may be seen by application to the School or Department which made Product available.) 2. I will not remove or alter the Copyright Statement on any copies of Product used by me. 3. I will ensure the Security and Confidentiality of any copy realised to me, and will not make any further copies from it or knowingly permit others to do so. 4. I will use Product only for purposes defined in the Agreement, and only on computer systems covered by the Agreement. 5. I will not incorporate a modified version of Product in any program written by me without express permission of the Licensor. 6. I will not reverse engineer or decompile Product or attempt to do without such permission explicitly being permitted within the terms of the Agreement for the use of Product. 7. I will return all copies of Product at the end of the course/year/period of employment or when requested to do so. In signing this Agreement I realise that the institution reserves its right to take legal action against individuals who cause it to be involved in legal proceedings as a result of violation of its licensing agreements. Name (Block capitals) Course Signed Year Date Dept 6.12 Regulations Governing Complaints from Students 6.12.1 The University Court and Senate have agreed procedures for dealing with complaints from students. These procedures cover student appeals about academic decisions and complaints about the provision of academic and other services to students and about the behaviour of students and staff. The procedures, which include information on how to make a complaint, are made available to students in course handbooks and are also available from Faculty Officers and the Governance, Management and Policy Team. 6.13 Copyright General 6.13.1 The laws on copyright apply to all literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works; to the typographical arrangement of published editions; to sound recordings, films, broadcasts or cable programmes; and to computer programs and electronic forms of material. The legislation which applies at present is the Copyright Designs and Patents Act (1988). In order to copy, perform, adapt, translate or issue all or part of any such work, it is essential for staff or students to obtain the permission of the holder(s) of the copyright, unless those copyright owners are a party, with the University, to an agreement with a licensing body empowered by the Act. If such a licence is in place, it is essential to abide by its provisions. Details are available through the office of the Chief Operating Officer. Heads of Departments have a responsibility to the University Court to ensure, so far as practicable, the staff (and, through them, students) are aware of the implications of the Act and the licence agreements. 7 Fees 7.1 Payment of Fees 7.1.1 Students become liable for the payment of the full annual fees detailed in the following sections on or before registration. The University reserves the right, however, to revise fees payable at any time without notice. 7.1.2 At registration students must (i) present satisfactory evidence that they hold a grant or award from which the fees will be paid or (ii) pay the fees due. Cheques should be made payable to the University of Strathclyde. 7.1.3 Students withdrawing from attendance may be entitled to a refund of a proportion of the tuition fees paid as decided by the Director of Corporate Services. 7.1.4 It should be noted that under Ordinance 5 no degrees, diplomas or certificates may be conferred upon persons unless they have paid the fees prescribed and any other sums due to the University. 7.1.5 It should be noted that under Regulation 6.4, students who fail to pay the fees due may have their registration suspended or be barred from registration in a subsequent academic year.
7.2.1 The following inclusive annual fees cover registration, tuition and entrance to examinations but do not include fees for graduation. Fees for Home and EU Students (full and part-time) 7.2.2 For details of fees for Home and EU students see http://www.strath.ac.uk/registry/students/finance/#d.en.58255 Notes: The Students' Association membership fees are not included in the Part-time fees. See separate prospectus offered by the Centre for Lifelong Learning. Fees for Overseas Students (full and part-time) 7.2.3 http://www.strath.ac.uk/registry/students/finance/#d.en.58255 Notes: The Students' Association membership fees are not included in the Part-time fees. See separate prospectuses for the fees for short courses offered by the Strathclyde Graduate School of Business, Management Studies courses offered by the Scottish Business School and courses offered by the Centre for Lifelong Learning. 7.2.4 Unless otherwise stated all undergraduate courses are deemed to be full-time courses for fee purposes. Students on full-time courses which include periods of industrial, professional or other training prescribed by the University pay the full annual fee, except as provided in Regulation 7.2.8. 7.2.5 Students engaged in part-time postgraduate study outwith the University pay the same fees as those for internal students listed above. 7.2.6 Students engaged in full-time postgraduate study outwith the University pay the same fees as those for internal students. Postgraduate students required to attend on a full-time basis for part of the year pay fees in proportion to those listed above except when engaged on a split PhD programme (see Regulation 7.2.7). 7.2.7 Students engaged in full-time postgraduate study through the split PhD programme pay the full fees while in attendance at the University; while studying outwith the University they pay 10% of the full-time fee plus supervision expenses set in each individual case by the Director of Corporate Services on the recommendation of the appropriate Head of Department. 7.2.8 Research students with a period of study of not less than twenty-one months or thirty-three months pay not less than two or three annual tuition fees respectively. 7.2.9 Overseas students who are in doubt about their status and consequently about fees should consult the Director of Corporate Services. 7.2.10 Students who for some official reason (e.g. students in suspension or engaged on a training year) are not required to be in attendance for a session are not required to pay any fee; except that students suspended to resit exams are required to pay a registration fee of £75. If they wish to use the Library, they must pay the annual charge for membership prescribed by Regulation 3.9; if they wish to use the Students Union they must pay the full Students Association subscription.
7.2.11 In order to qualify for registration for a higher degree as a member of staff, the individual must hold a contract from Human Resources of not less that 12 months duration coinciding with the period of study. Discounted fee rates for postgraduate instructional courses (as per 7.2.14 and 7.2.15) are subject to a quota for each course, which is agreed annually between the relevant Dean and the Secretary. 7.2.12 Members of staff taking undergraduate classes are charged 50% of normal fees. Members of staff taking classes at the Centre for Lifelong Learning are charged at the concession rate advertised in the Centre's Extension Programme and Learning in Later Life Booklets for the current year. 7.2.13 Members of staff of the University registered for a higher research degree are exempt from payment of an annual registration fee (although Departments will receive FTE load recognition) and shall pay a fee of £130 on submission of a thesis for the degree of Master, a fee of £155 for submission of a thesis for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration and a fee of £155 for submission of a thesis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. 7.2.14 Members of Staff of the University registered for a higher degree by instruction on a course in the FTE economy are exempt from payment of a tuition fee (although Departments will receive FTE load recognition). 7.2.15 Members of staff of the University registered for a higher degree by instruction on a course not in the FTE economy shall pay a fee equivalent to the normal fee for the course less the standard home postgraduate fee (ie less £3,315 in 2008--09). This fee may be paid in whole or in part from Central and/or Departmental training budgets. 7.2.16 (Number not used)
7.2.17 Registration Suspended Students £75 Extension to maximum period of study for Higher degree £160 Validation £170 Registration in Attendance £300 Thesis/Dissertation Submission Resubmission of thesis £70 Submission of dissertation MSc/LLM £850 Staff Members - submission of Master's thesis £130 - submission of PhD thesis £155 Presentation Fee DSc and DLitt (internal candidates) £300 DSc and DLitt (external candidates) £500 Graduation In person £35 In absentia £20 Yüklə 1,07 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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