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Michigan Tech's Code of Conduct guidelines are posted on the web site at http://www.sa.mtu.edu/dean/judicial/policies/code/.
Privacy and release of student educational records
Notification of Student Rights under FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law mandating an institutional policy concerning privacy rights of students. The Act prohibits release of student data (except published directory information) to persons other than authorized University officials without your written consent.
Academic integrity and honesty are central to a student's education. Ethical conduct in an academic context will be carried forward into a student's professional career. Academic honesty is essential to a community of scholars searching for and learning to seek the truth. Anything less than total commitment to honesty undermines the efforts of the entire academic community. Both students and faculty are responsible for insuring the academic integrity of the University. In their academic work, students are expected to maintain personal academic integrity; treat all academic exercises as work to be conducted privately, unless otherwise instructed; ask faculty to clarify any aspects of permissible or expected cooperation on any assignment; and report any cheating activity. Please note that use of "scoop" material (old exams) is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the instructor. Definitions of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, and facilitating academic dishonesty, can be found in the Academic Integrity Policy. Copies of the policy are available from the Office of Student Affairs and chairs of academic departments. Students found guilty of academic dishonesty can receive a sanction ranging from academic integrity warning to expulsion. Please refer to Student Rights and Responsibilities in the University Community or the Academic Integrity Policy for more information.
Students may drop courses through the end of the third week of a semester without a grade being reported. From the beginning of the fourth week through the end of the eighth week of a semester, courses dropped will be indicated by a grade of "W" on a student's transcript.
A student may add a course to his or her schedule through the first 5 instructional days of a semester or the same percentage of time if a course is offered under a different time module. From the sixth through the tenth days of instruction (or the same percentage if a course is entered under a different time module), to add a course, the student must obtain the signature of the instructor and their academic advisor. After the tenth day of instruction (or the same percentage if a course is entered under a different time module) a course may not be added to the student's schedule unless both of the following conditions are met:
The University expects that students' work on individual assignments and examinations will be their own private efforts that will follow acceptable practices. While group efforts and study groups are often appropriate and acceptable, students are expected to submit their own work. At times, it is difficult to differentiate between legal study aids and illegal "scoop." When in doubt, confer with the course instructor.
Falsification of records and facts on University forms and documents is forbidden. If you are charged with falsification of records, you are in violation of forgery/ misrepresentation. If you are found guilty under this policy you can receive a sanction ranging from disciplinary warning to suspension. Please refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities in the University Community document for more information.
Information on this subject is contained in the handbook entitled Student Rights and Responsibilities in the University Community. The complete MTU policy statement is published in the on-campus Student Handbook and is available upon request. For questions or concerns, please contact the Affirmative Programs Office at (906) 487-3310.
Michigan Technological University is a diverse community of and for scholars. This community requires an environment of trust and openness where productive work, teaching, and learning can thrive. The University recognizes the necessity of protecting First Amendment rights and encouraging free speech, but also recognizes that certain conduct can threaten the mutual respect that is the foundation of scholarly communities.
This policy is intended to secure the freedom of expression guaranteed by the United States Constitutions while maintaining the trust and mutual respect that are vital to a diverse university community. This policy does not abrogate other policies, rights, and regulations set forth by Michigan Technological University. Further, federal and state laws will be enforced notwithstanding any provision of this policy.
The civil rights statutes prohibit various forms of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, height, weight, or veteran status.
At Michigan Technological University, there is no place for discrimination and/or discriminatory harassment prohibited by Title VII, 42 U.S.C. ß1981, 42 U.S.C. ß1983, Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Michigan Handicappers' Act, the Michigan Ethnic Intimidation Act, the Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, and Board of Control policy. These behaviors by any member of the Michigan Technological University community are prohibited and are subject to disciplinary procedures ranging from reprimand to dismissal.
This policy shall be administered in accordance with procedures established by the provost and senior vice president for academics and student affairs in consultation with the University Senate. In keeping with its responsibilities as an educational institution, Michigan Technological University is committed to a policy of affording equal opportunity to all of its employees, students, applicants for employment, and applicants for admission without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, or marital status. The University is also committed to a policy of educating and employing handicapped individuals and veterans without discrimination. These policies are to be implemented with due regard for the relative qualifications of all involved.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines define two forms of sexual harassment:
Filing a Complaint - Any complaints of such behaviors should be reported to a supervisor, department chair, or the Affirmative Action Office (AAO) at 487-3310. The AAO will discuss the issue with the complainant and determine the appropriate application of relevant laws and MTU policies. The AAO and complainant may explore effective options for informal resolutions at the most local level. Procedures for filing a complaint can be found at the following URL: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/studenthandbook/policies.html#harassment
Students found guilty of sexual harassment can receive a sanction ranging from disciplinary probation to expulsion. For more information, refer to Student Rights and Responsibilities in the University Community or visit the Affirmative Action web site.
You may use the MTU computer system for academic purposes only. The University seeks to protect legitimate computer users by imposing sanctions on those who abuse this privilege. If you need to use university computer facilities, you will receive a copy of the MTU computer use policy. Specific instructions for accessing the MTU computer system will be given to you at the beginning of each course, if necessary.
You can find more policies in the Michigan Tech Student Handbook and by visiting the Office of Student Records and Registration.