Student Handbook - Marymount University

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Academic Affairs 99Sherri Lind Hughes, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 99Liane Summerfield, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs 99Andrea Saunders, Sr. Administrative Assistant 99Elaina Wells, Administrative Secretary ]Rowley ] Hall 1004 [(703) [ 284-1550 lacademic.affairs@marymount.edu l YYwww.marymount.edu/academics Academic Advising The academic advising program provides students with access to faculty for assistance in preregistration, change of major, course substitution, approval of courses for transfer credit, and add/drop decisions. Academic advisors also assist students in developing career plans, preparing for internships, and beginning a professional network. Registration and program changes are preceded by an advising session with a faculty or professional advisor. For information on being assigned to a faculty advisor, students should check their Marynet account, or contact the school office which houses their program: [Arts [ and Sciences, (703) 284-1560 [Business [ Administration, (703) 284-5910 [Education [ and Human Services, (703) 284-1620 [Health [ Professions, (703) 284-1580 Undeclared students or those desiring to change majors should contact a professional advisor in the Center for Teaching and Learning. An advisee and advisor work collaboratively to develop and carry out an academic plan that meets the student’s professional and personal goals. The university values the advising relationship as a continuous dialogue from admission through graduation. This conversation encourages the student’s participation in the university community, the exploration of the Liberal Arts Core, the fulfillment of major requirements, and the development of a career. 26 Students are responsible for • making decisions based upon their own best judgment and upon the best information or advice available to them • arranging appointments with an advisor • coming prepared to advising meetings • knowing where to find information about their academic program • understanding degree and major requirements • being candid about personal reflection and selfawareness of goals, interests, needs, etc. Each school is responsible for • implementing an advising model that matches the institution’s mission and the needs of all students • encouraging the development of advising skills by promoting “best practices” • assigning students an advisor, then communicating those assignments to advisors and advisees • evaluating faculty advisors to ensure continuous improvement Faculty are responsible for • taking the initiative to engage advisees in the academic planning process • monitoring the academic progress of their advisees • making referrals to support services and offices • announcing and keeping regular, sufficient hours for consulting with advisees • monitoring personal and professional progress • becoming aware of the whole person The university is responsible for • promoting the central role of advising in the academic life of the community • assuring that advising policies are clear, that advising procedures facilitate advisor and advisee relationships, and that advising resources are sufficient • providing support and recognition for faculty advisors • providing advisors and advisees with user-friendly information systems • assessing the advising program regularly
Faculty Evaluation Marymount students evaluate faculty through a formal written evaluation at the conclusion of each semester. The information is used by the university to improve teaching and to reward good teaching. Complaints and Problems Students who have academic complaints should attempt to resolve them promptly and informally in discussions with the appropriate faculty member or their advisor. Complaints that are not resolved informally between students and faculty members are to be referred in writing (email or letter sent by post) to the appropriate department chair and the school dean. The chair and school dean will adjudicate the complaint and resolve the matter. The decision of the school dean regarding the issue or issues of concern is final. For consideration, a student should bring forward a complaint no more than 45 days from the end of the semester in which the concern occurred. Nonacademic complaints should be addressed first to the office in which the problem originates. Complaints not resolved at this level may be referred in writing (email or letter sent by post) to the supervisor for that office. If the student is not satisfied with the resolution of the problem by the supervisor, he or she may refer the concern to the office of the vice president who supervises the area in which the complaint originated. The decision of the vice president for that area regarding the issue or issues of concern is final. This policy applies to oral and written nonacademic complaints. Requests for Exceptions to Academic Policies In extenuating circumstances, a student may submit a request for an exception to an academic policy, such as withdrawing from all classes after the last day to withdraw, receiving a refund for a class dropped after the last day that refunds are granted, receiving a medical withdrawal from some classes while staying in others, or converting an Incomplete from a course in a previous semester to a withdrawal. Requests for exceptions to academic policies must be submitted in writing (email or letter sent by post) to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs within 45 days of the end of the 27 term in the situation requiring an exception occurred. The Academic Enrollment Committee meets regularly to review requests for exceptions. Appeals of committee decisions are only permitted if the student has new information to submit that was not reviewed by the committee. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Management within 5 business days of receipt of the committee’s decision. Class Cancellations Weather-related closings are announced via MU Alerts and area television and radio stations. For the most upto-date information concerning Marymount weather and emergency closings, call (703) 526-6888 (ext. 6888 on campus) or see the website, www.marymount.edu. Center for Teaching & Learning 99Carolyn Oxenford, Executive Director 99Pamela Moreno, Associate Dean for the First-Year Experience 99Susan Conrad, Director of Instructional Technology & Design 99Hope Fisher, Director of Student Access Services 99Jameela Anderson, Assistant Director for Academic Support & Student Success 99Carolyn Juba, Assistant Director for Academic Advising & Retention 99Sylvia Whitman, Writing Specialist 99Peter Redding, Tutoring Coordinator 99Robert Miller, Learning Associate 99Ted Alvis, Instructional Media Specialist 99Cynthia Mitchell, Administrative Assistant 99Canzada Colden, Administrative Secretary ]Rowley ] Hall G105 [(703) [ 284-5761 YYwww.marymount.edu/ctl
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