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32 Honor Code and Code of Values Cumberland School of Law Honor Code The Cumberland School of Law Honor Code establishes the principles by which the students of Cumberland School of Law will govern their conduct. This code is intended to provide fair protection to the members of the student body from the unethical activities of fellow students and to protect the rights of all students accused of such activities. Students should familiarize themselves with the conduct that is expected from them and the procedures associated with the Honor Code. Students are asked to access the online version of the Cumberland School of Law Honor Code prior to orientation. Students sign a pledge that they have read and understand the Cumberland School of Law Honor Code at orientation. Student Rights and Responsibilities Samford University has a Code of Values found in Appendix C that affirms the value of a peaceful and purposeful community. The Code of Values outlines the principles that underlie the rights and responsibilities of members of the University community. Included in the Code of Values are definitions of inappropriate behaviors (value violations), a description of the process that ensues when a student is charged with such behavior and the sanctions that may be imposed if a student is found guilty of such behavior. While the Cumberland School of Law Honor Code governs academic wrongdoing, the Samford University Code of Values governs other inappropriate behavior. This code is shared by all students who attend Samford University and applies to law students, even emancipated adults. Students should familiarize themselves with the Code of Values and refrain from participating in behavior that has been deemed actionable by the university.
4-22-10 FACULTY POLICIES ON ACADEMIC STANDARDS Appendix A: Academic Standards In the event that any provision contained in this Faculty Policies on Academic Standards appears contrary to or inconsistent with any provision published in any edition of the Samford University Catalog governing Samford University undergraduate students, this Policy shall control matters pertaining to academic standards governing law students. 100 ACADEMIC STANDARDS COMMITTEE 101 RESPONSIBILITIES: The Academic Standards Committee, by delegation from the faculty, has the primary responsibility for the supervision and governance of all law school matters pertaining to the academic performance of its students, including but not limited to the following specific functions: students; (a) Establishment, subject to faculty approval, of appropriate standards governing academic dismissal of (b) Administration of academic standards relative to the readmission of students dismissed for academic reasons; and (c) Administration, within established faculty guidelines, of minimum academic requirements for graduation. 102 MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING: The Academic Standards Committee will consist of a chairperson and two members. All members will be full time law school faculty; each will have one vote in all matters before the Committee--a majority vote will govern in all matters. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will be an ex-officio member empowered to vote when a regular member cannot vote. 103 NO APPEAL: Decisions of the Committee are final. There is no specific right of appeal to the law school faculty as a whole. 104 COMMITTEE PROCEDURES: The Committee may establish its own internal operating policies and procedures as it deems appropriate. 105 ACADEMIC RULE-MAKING: All formal academic rules shall be approved by a majority vote of the faculty. The Academic Standards Committee shall have no rule-making authority that is not expressly delegated by the faculty. 200 ACADEMIC POLICIES 201 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE: Students who have completed ninety (90) credit hours of acceptable credit (credit given for a“D-” or higher in a course) with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher (“C” or higher); and who have satisfactorily completed the required curriculum, upon vote of the law school faculty, shall be recommended for the Juris Doctor degree (J.D.). (a) Transfer Students: A student must be in good standing at another law school that is also accredited by the American Bar Association to be considered for a transfer to the Cumberland School of Law. In addition to the 33
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