2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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cumul<strong>at</strong>ive grade point average <strong>of</strong> 3.00, approval by the course instructor, faculty advisor,and consent <strong>of</strong> the dean or chair <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fering unit must be presented as part <strong>of</strong> thepetition. Normally, undergradu<strong>at</strong>e students will not receive gradu<strong>at</strong>e credits when takinga gradu<strong>at</strong>e class. When circumstances warrant, upon petition from the student, theGradu<strong>at</strong>e Council may authorize awarding gradu<strong>at</strong>e credit. However, students enrolling ingradu<strong>at</strong>e courses for gradu<strong>at</strong>e credit (not undergradu<strong>at</strong>e credit) may not apply such creditsto undergradu<strong>at</strong>e degree requirements.Academic Conduct CodeAcademic dishonesty involves any act th<strong>at</strong> undermines the pr<strong>of</strong>essional standardsand integrity <strong>of</strong> the academic programs <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong>. Academicdishonesty includes, but is not limited to: A) Che<strong>at</strong>ing, B) Plagiarism; and, C) Misuse<strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Documents.Academic dishonesty is considered uns<strong>at</strong>isfactory progress and may result in an “F”grade(s), withdrawal from a course(s), dismissal from the UAM Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School and/orfrom the gradu<strong>at</strong>e degree program. The level <strong>of</strong> penalty is determined by the facultymember, advisor, school dean, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Dean.DismissalAny gradu<strong>at</strong>e student whose course work is uns<strong>at</strong>isfactory or viol<strong>at</strong>es good studentconduct or campus employment rules may be dismissed from gradu<strong>at</strong>e courses orgradu<strong>at</strong>e programs.Policy and Regul<strong>at</strong>ion ChangesThe <strong>University</strong> further reserves the right to change any other regul<strong>at</strong>ions affecting thestudent body. Changes shall become effective whenever the proper authorities sodetermine, and shall apply not only to prospective students, but also to those currentlyenrolled in the <strong>University</strong>.Gradu<strong>at</strong>ion Under a Particular <strong>C<strong>at</strong>alog</strong>Students have a maximum <strong>of</strong> six years to gradu<strong>at</strong>e under the c<strong>at</strong>alog in effect <strong>at</strong> thetime <strong>of</strong> their original enrollment.Students have the following two options: 1) abiding by the requirements <strong>of</strong> the UAMc<strong>at</strong>alog in effect <strong>at</strong> the time <strong>of</strong> their original enrollment, or 2) abiding by a more currentactive UAM c<strong>at</strong>alog, as long as they were enrolled <strong>at</strong> UAM during the period th<strong>at</strong> thec<strong>at</strong>alog was in effect. Changes in academic programs or actions taken by authoritiesexternal to the <strong>University</strong> (e.g., accrediting agencies or st<strong>at</strong>e agencies) may make itnecessary for a student to move to a more recent c<strong>at</strong>alog.The present c<strong>at</strong>alog is in force from Summer II <strong>2003</strong> through Summer I <strong>2005</strong>.Appeals <strong>of</strong> Academic PolicyAppeal rights are open to all students in gradu<strong>at</strong>e programs. Appeals should beiniti<strong>at</strong>ed through the gradu<strong>at</strong>e student’s advisor and pursued with the school dean, ViceChancellor for Academic Affairs/Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Dean, and the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Council.Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs221