The principles herein are designed to facilitate communication, foster academic integrity and defend freedoms of inquiry, discussion and expression among members of the College community. Such principles should safeguard and enhance conditions conducive to learning, and will serve as a guide for students, faculty and administrators involved in programs of instruction and classroom activities. As a liberal arts private college, Loras College is committed to serving a wide spectrum of people. Access to programs and services of the College should be governed by the following principles. Within the limitations of its facilities, resources and personnel, the College should be open to all persons who are qualified according to admissions standards.
Students are responsible for representing themselves truthfully and accurately at all times.
Providing false or misleading information to gain admission to the College, or advancement in a program or course of study violates this responsibility and may result in forfeiture of ones right to access to an academic program. The College should endeavor to provide a learning environment where honest academic conduct is fostered and where evenhanded treatment in all aspects of the teacher-student relationship exists. The following principles will facilitate such an environment. Students should enjoy free inquiry and expression. They should be free to take reasoned exception to the data and views offered in a course and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion.