2011-2013 CATALOG - The Art Institutes

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2. Paraphrase: Prompt acknowledgment is required
when material from another source is paraphrased
or summarized in whole or in part in your own
words. To acknowledge a paraphrase properly,
one might state: “to paraphrase Smarte’s
comment…” and conclude with a footnote
identifying the exact reference. A footnote
acknowledging only a directly quoted statement
DOES NOT suffice to notify the reader of any
preceding or succeeding paraphrased material.
3. Borrowed Facts or Information: Information
obtained in one’s reading or research, which is
not common knowledge among students in the
course, must be acknowledged. Examples of
common knowledge might include the names
of leaders of prominent nations, basic scientific
facts, general knowledge, etc.
Materials which contribute to one’s general
understanding of the subject may be acknowledged in
a bibliography and need not be immediately footnoted.
One footnote is usually sufficient to acknowledge
indebtedness when a number of connected sentences
in the paper draw their special information from one
source. When direct quotations are used, however,
quotation marks must be inserted and prompt
acknowledgement is required.
Faculty Policy on Academic Dishonesty
Evaluation of student performance is the exclusive
province of the faculty. The faculty will make reasonable
efforts to verify that work is done by the student who
is to receive credit for its completion. Examinations
should be proctored or monitored to prevent
students from copying or exchanging information.
Examinations and answers to examination questions
should be secured in a way that students cannot have
prior access to them: the authenticity of quotations
and references cited by students should be reviewed
by faculty to ensure that proper credit is given for
ideas and information taken from other sources, etc.
If, in the faculty member’s sole judgment, there is
evidence of academic dishonesty on the part of a
student, the faculty member will take action against
the student as described below.
First Offense:
In the case of a first offense of the academic
dishonesty policy, the incidence will be reported
to the Academic Director, and the incident report
will be forwarded to the Dean of Student Affairs
for adjudication. If a student has been found to
be academically dishonest in any class or with a
class project (visual, audio or written) he/she will
immediately receive an “F” on the project and may
fail the course in which the incident occurred and be
placed on permanent conduct probation.
Second Offense:
In the case of a second offense of the academic
dishonesty policy, the incidence will be reported
to the Academic Director, and the incident report
will be forwarded to the Dean of Student Affairs for
adjudication. If the student has been found to be
academically dishonest in any class or with a class
project (visual, audio, or written) for a second time,
he/she will immediately fail the course in which the
incident occurred, and the Dean of Student Affairs
will conduct a hearing to determine whether or not
the student will be dismissed from the Institution.
Students may appeal to the School President or designee
any decision following the appeal procedures contained
within the student conduct policy.
APPEAL PROCESS FOR
ACADEMIC TERMINATION
A student has the right to appeal any change in
his/her academic attendance, conduct status,
termination, or eligibility for continued receipt of
financial aid based on The Art Institute of Phoenix’s
academic progress standards. All appeals must be
received by the Dean of Academic Affairs within
seventy-two (72) hours or three (3) business days of
student notification, and will be heard by the Appeals
Panel of The Art Institute of Phoenix.
The process to appeal requires the student to
request the opportunity to appeal a dismissal in
writing; the reason for the appeal must be the result
of mitigating circumstances, and documentation
supporting a claim of mitigating circumstances must
be provided.
If a student appeals and is denied the appeal, he
or she must remain out of school until one year
after the quarter in which the appeal was denied.
The student can then request an additional appeal
for reinstatement, but will have to demonstrate
accomplishments or changes that show a degree of
college readiness that reliably predict success.
Appeals Panel
The Art Institute of Phoenix’s Appeals Panel
is composed of the Dean of Academic Affairs
(Chairperson of the panel) or his/her designated
representative, Academic Directors, and other Art
Institute of Phoenix officials as deemed appropriate by
the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Appeal Procedure
1. The student must request the appeal in writing to
The Art Institute of Phoenix’s Dean of Academic
Affairs.
2. The student must provide a complete
explanation of the basis for the appeal and attach
all appropriate documentation that provides
evidence, justification, or reason for the student’s
situation. This includes documentation to support
medical and/or family emergencies.
3. The panel will convene at the earliest opportunity
to hear and consider the appeal.
4. The panel or the student may request the
appearance of the student to clarify any
materials/statements presented by the student.
5. The panel is responsible for reviewing all
materials presented by the student and available
from The Art Institute of Phoenix and renders
a decision in each appeal that is in the best
interests of the student and The Art Institute of
Phoenix. In addition, any appeal for reinstatement
of student financial assistance can only be
approved if the student provides evidence of
exceptional mitigating circumstances that led
to the denial of continued enrollment and/or
denial of financial assistance. The decision of the
Appeals Board is final.
Reinstatement
In cases where the Appeals Panel elects to reinstate
the student in classes at The Art Institute of Phoenix,
the panel and/or Dean of Academic Affairs reserves
the right to establish any conditions that apply to the
student’s continued enrollment in the school.
A student may be reinstated in classes either with or
without financial assistance, depending on the nature
of the appeal. If the student is reinstated in school
without financial assistance, the student must bear
the responsibility of paying tuition for a minimum of
one quarter. Once the student has met the specific
requirements for reinstatement, the student’s
financial assistance may be reinstated.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE
Students should dress appropriately for their
profession while attending The Art Institute
of Phoenix.
CHANGING PROGRAMS
Students will be allowed only one change of
program. Changes of program must occur prior to
the student’s final term leading to graduation. The
following are considered to be a change of student
status and not a change of program:
• From day to evening status in the same program,
• From associate’s level to bachelor’s level or vice
versa in the same program
Change of student status must occur prior to the
student’s final term leading to graduation. Students
completing any program may return in another
program area of study as a new enrollment; this is not
considered a change of program or status. A change
of program or student status may affect financial aid
and accounting.
A change of program or student status should be
discussed with the appropriate office prior
to finalization. Students are allowed one change
in program and must be making satisfactory
academic progress at the time a request is made
to change programs.
CLASS SIZE
The maximum number of students per lab is 30.
The maximum number of students per lecture is 60.
CLASSROOM
RECORDING POLICY
The use of audio, video, web or image/capture
to mechanically, electronically or digitally record
classroom, lecture, lab and/or distribute classroom
materials (printed or digital) without the written
permission of the instructor is strictly prohibited.
Students who have secured necessary permissions
from Student Affairs for reasonable accommodations
authorized under the American Disabilities Act will
be exempted from this policy. Student shall notify
instructor of these said permissions. Violation of the
policy will result in a conduct review hearing.
CLOCK HOUR/CREDIT
HOUR CONVERSION
All course work at The Art Institute of Phoenix is
measured in quarter credit hour. One quarter credit
hour is awarded for 10 classroom contact hours of
lecture, 20 classroom contact hours of laboratory
instruction, or 30 contact hours of externship. One
classroom contact hour is defined as 60 minutes; 50
minutes of instruction for every 10 minutes of break.
CURRICULUM AND
SCHEDULING
Program and courses are periodically revised to keep
pace with the changing industry needs, standards,
equipment, supplies, and resource materials. The Art
Institute of Phoenix reserves the right to change course
titles, content, or sequencing of courses, subject to
regulatory approval, any time it deems such action
is necessary to enhance the educational program.
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHOENIX 2011-2013 COURSE CATALOG