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VCU Honor
System
Statement
of Philosophy
Virginia
Commonwealth University recognizes that honesty, truth, and
integrity are values central to its mission as an
institution of higher education.
Therefore,
it must act to maintain these values, even to the point of
separating from the University those who violate them. This
policy describes the responsibilities of students, faculty
and administration in upholding academic integrity, while at
the same time respecting the rights of individuals to the
due process offered by administrative hearings and appeals.
All persons enrolled in any course or program offered by
VCU, and all persons supervising the learning of any student
are responsible for acting in accordance with the provisions
of this policy.
Students
are responsible for
·
Understanding the types of conduct which are deemed
unacceptable and, therefore,
are prohibited by this policy.
· Refraining from committing any
act of cheating, plagiarizing, facilitating academic
dishonesty, abusing academic
materials, stealing, lying or soliciting others to engage
in any of the above.
·
Refraining from acts of intimidation, threats of physical
harm, or threats of retribution in
an attempt to prevent the testimony
of another member of the University Community at
any time after charges have been
made.
·
Reporting every instance in which the student has a
suspicion or knowledge that
academic conduct which violates
this policy or its spirit has taken place to the faculty
member responsible for instruction,
or to a member of the Graduate and Professional
Student Honor Council, or to
an Honor System Faculty Coordinator for the
Undergraduate Student Honor
Council.
·
Signing a statement agreeing to be bound by the terms of the
VCU Honor System.
The complete VCU
Honor Code System may be read online
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Services
for Students with Disabilities
Office
of EEO/AA Services
www.vcu.edu/eeoaa
Voice: 804-828-1347 | TTY: 804-828-1420 | FAX: 804-828-7201
Campus location: 901 W. Franklin St., Room 114
Mailing address: PO Box 843022, Richmond VA 23284-3022
See also: Access
VCU,
a Handbook for Students with Disabilities
Virginia
Commonwealth University is committed to providing students
with disabilities equal opportunities to benefit from all
programs, services and activities offered. Federal and state
laws define disabilities as physical or mental impairments
that substantially limit one or more major life activities,
such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks,
walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and
working. Disabilities include, but are not limited to,
multiple sclerosis, migraines, chronic fatigue, traumatic
brain injuries, cancer, diabetes, lupus, epilepsy, deafness,
blindness, attention deficit disorder, specific learning
disabilities and psychological disorders.
The
Office of Disability Support Services determines appropriate
academic adjustments such as program and exam modifications,
classroom accommodations and auxiliary aids.
Students
with disabilities are responsible for self-identification
prior to requesting services and may do so at any time by
presenting documentation to their campus coordinator.
Policy
Statement for Persons with Disabilities
Virginia
Commonwealth University does not discriminate on the basis
of disability in the administration of its educational
programs and activities, including admission and employment
practices, access to or treatment in its programs and
services.
The Director of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Services is responsible for ensuring compliance with
the requirements contained in section 35.107 of the
Department of Justice regulations.
Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, and the rights provided thereunder,
is available by contacting the Office of EEO/AA Services.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Inasmuch as
success in a foreign language course is directly related to
classroom performance, the Department of Foreign Languages
has an established policy which requires every student to
attend class on a regular basis. The policy has been
designed to accommodate reasonable student needs while
maintaining the academic integrity of our courses and
programs.
STUDENTS
SHOULD REMEMBER THAT ANY ABSENCES FROM CLASS MAY ADVERSELY
AFFECT THE CLASS PARTICIPATION / ORAL COMPONENT USED IN
DETERMINING FINAL GRADES.
During
Fall and Spring semesters, the number of absences, either
excused or unexcused, may not exceed:
101
and 102 levels:
8
absences for classes meeting 5 times per week
6
absences for classes meeting 4 times per week
3
absences for classes meeting 2 times per week
201,
202, and 205 levels:
5
absences for classes meeting 3 times per week
3
absences for classes meeting 2 times per week
Students
who exceed these limits before the end of the 8th
week of classes (last day to receive a grade of “W”)
should officially withdraw from the course. The instructor
may choose to initiate the withdrawal process. If the
absence limit is exceed after this date, the students
will receive an “F” as their grade.
STUDENTS
SHOULD REMEMBER THAT IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE
THAT THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
Instructors ARE NOT REQUIRED to give constant
reminders of attendance status to each student.
Dr. Paul F. Dvorak, Chair
Department
of Foreign Languages
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Inasmuch as
success in a foreign language course is directly related to
classroom performance, the Department of Foreign Languages
has an established policy which requires every student to
attend class on a regular basis. The policy has been
designed to accommodate reasonable student needs while
maintaining the academic integrity of our courses and
programs.
STUDENTS
SHOULD REMEMBER THAT ANY ABSENCES FROM CLASS MAY ADVERSELY
AFFECT THE CLASS PARTICIPATION / ORAL COMPONENT USED IN
DETERMINING FINAL GRADES.
During
Fall and Spring semesters, the number of absences, either
excused or unexcused, may not exceed:
101
and 102 levels:
8
absences for classes meeting 5 times per week
6
absences for classes meeting 4 times per week
3
absences for classes meeting 2 times per week
201,
202, and 205 levels:
5
absences for classes meeting 3 times per week
3
absences for classes meeting 2 times per week
Students
who exceed these limits before the end of the 8th
week of classes (last day to receive a grade of “W”)
should officially withdraw from the course. The instructor
may choose to initiate the withdrawal process. If the
absence limit is exceed after this date, the students
will receive an “F” as their grade.
STUDENTS
SHOULD REMEMBER THAT IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE
THAT THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
Instructors ARE NOT REQUIRED to give constant
reminders of attendance status to each student.
Dr.
Paul F. Dvorak, Chair
Department
of Foreign Languages
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