Source: http://www.atu.edu/academics/dev/catalog/regulations-procedures.html
Timestamp: 2014-10-31 13:07:26
Document Index: 385185284

Matched Legal Cases: ['§99', '§99', '§99', '§99', '§99', '§99', '§99', '§99']

Academic misconduct concerns the student's classroom behavior. This includes the manner of interacting with the professor and other students in the class. For example, students may disrupt the learning environment in a classroom through inappropriate behavior, such as, talking to students, unnecessary interruptions, attempting to monopolize the professor’s attention, or being chronically late to class. Misconduct also covers verbal or nonverbal harassment and/or threats in relation to classes. Student behavior should not infringe on the rights of other students or faculty during a class. Academic Probation
The deadline for adding courses or changing courses or sections is given in the University calendar; thereafter, changing to audit or dropping a course are the only changes permissible. Courses officially dropped after the attendance date and through the thirteenth week of a fall or spring semester will be recorded as “W.” Students may add, drop, or change sections of courses only by following the official procedure which requires that they obtain and return the necessary forms to the Registrar’s Office after obtaining the formal approval of their academic advisor. Failure to complete this procedure can result in a grade of “F” being entered on the student’s record. A fee of $10 will be charged except for changes made for the convenience of the University. Please note: A student accumulating an excessive number of absences in a course may be dropped from the course by the instructor with a grade of “FE.”
Arkansas Tech University is dedicated to learning, the advancement of knowledge and the development of ethically sensitive and responsible persons. Achieving these goals through a sound educational program and by implementing student conduct policies that encourage independence and maturity is a priority. Each member of the Arkansas Tech University community assumes an obligation to obey all rules and regulations made by properly constituted authorities, preserve faithfully all property provided for his or her education, and fulfill his or her duties as a student with diligence, fidelity and honor.
Arkansas Tech University students are responsible for understanding all rules, regulations and policies that shape the structure of our campus community. Students should read, understand and follow the rules and regulations outlined in the Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct as well as those outlined in the Undergraduate or Graduate Catalogs. Failure to comply can result in disciplinary action and sanctions.
In compliance with the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, the Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees is vested with authority to make regulations and policies, consistent with the laws of the land, for Arkansas Tech University. The Student Handbook is located online at http://issuu.com/arkansastechuniversity/docs/studenthandbook2014. Students seeking interpretations of provisions within the Student Code of Conduct may contact Susie Nicholson, snicholson@atu.edu, Vice President for Student Services and University Relations or Amy N. Pennington, apennington@atu.edu, Dean of Students/ Student Conduct Administrator.
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Arkansas Tech University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office
FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from student's education records, without consent of the student, if the disclosure meets certain conditions found in §99.31 of the FERPA regulations. Except for disclosures to school officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of directory information, and disclosures to the student, §99.32 of FERPA regulations requires the institution to record the disclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and review the record of disclosures. A postsecondary institution may disclose PII from the education records without obtaining prior written consent of the student - To other school officials, including teachers, within Arkansas Tech University whom the school has determined to have legitimate educational interests. This includes contractors, consultants, volunteers, or other parties to whom the school has outsourced institutional services or functions, provided that the conditions listed in §99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) - (a)(1)(i)(B)(2) are met. (§99.31(a)(1))
To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency, subject to §99.36. (§99.31(a)(10)) Information the school has designated as "directory information" under §99.37. (§99.31(a)(11)).
Directory information at Arkansas Tech University consists of the student's name, home town, electronic mail address, major field of study, enrollment status (undergraduate or graduate, full-time or part-time), dates of attendance, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received.
If a student on the Russellville campus wishes for this "directory" information to be regarded as confidential, according to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, he or she should notify Susie Nicholson, Vice President for Student Services and University Relations at snicholson@atu.edu or 479-968-0238.
If a student on the Ozark campus wishes for this "directory" information to be regarded as confidential, according to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, he or she should notify Richard Harris, Chief Student Officer at rharris1@atu.edu 479-667-3433.
By authority of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with Legislative Act 328, 1967, Arkansas Tech University requires all members of the faculty, staff, student body and classified personnel to register motor vehicles which they own or operate on the Tech campus or on lands controlled by the University. All registrants shall abide by all traffic and parking regulations as outlined by a printed pamphlet available in the Doc Bryan Student Services Building or at the Department of Public Safety office located at 1508 North Boulder Avenue.
Registration of vehicles shall be accomplished at the time of regular registration for the fall, spring or summer semesters at the Department of Public Safety. All faculty, staff and students must present a current Tech ID card before a permit will be issued. All vehicles on Tech campus are required to register and display a current parking permit. Parameters for the operation and parking of motor vehicles may be viewed on the campus map available at the Department of Public Safety. Vehicles are defined as any self-propelled vehicle having two or more wheels.
Temporary permits are available at the Department of Public Safety for faculty, staff and students who have misplaced their permits. Withdrawals