Graduate students have the right to an accurate description of the financial support available and an indication of the likelihood that they will receive it. This information, including eligibility and service requirements, shall be made available to both prospective and enrolled students. The availability of resources should be communicated to all students to ensure equal access to them. Recognition as Members of the Academic Community 17. Graduate students have the right to be respected as persons, as scholars of merit, and as junior colleagues of the faculty upon gaining admission to a graduate program.
Students have the right to intellectual freedom and to be treated with respect at all times.
Students' vulnerability in having a lesser status and authority may not be exploited by faculty or administrators. Graduate students have the right to appropriate recognition for their contributions to research and publications. Graduate students have the right to participate in the scholarship of their field, through conferences and symposia, publications, and fellowships. Whenever possible, faculty should assist students in these endeavors, such as by informing students of opportunities, assisting in the preparation of presentations and papers, and providing funding for participation by their students. Graduate students have the right to be included in appropriate decision-making processes in their department, graduate program, Faculty, and University.