aCademiC Catalog 2013-2014 - Lorenzo de Medici

3. INSTITUTE POLICIES
3.1 GENERAL POLICIES 3.2 RULES OF CONDUCT
Right to Modify: It is the policy of LdM to adhere to the
rules, policies, procedures and course offerings that are
announced in this catalogue. In exceptional cases, LdM
nevertheless reserves the right to expand, delete, update
or revise its course offerings, course content, and academic
and administrative rules and procedures; to alter its fees
and other charges; and to modify any other information
described in this catalogue whenever such changes are
deemed necessary, and without prior notification. Every
attempt has been made to ensure that the information
contained in this catalogue is correct.
Policy of Non-Discrimination: LdM does not discriminate
on the basis of age, race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs,
national or ethnic origins in the administration of admission
policies, educational policies, and/or any of the academic
and non-academic activities available.
In an attempt to be morally and academically fair towards
all students, the administration of LdM bases its governing
policies mainly on Italian standards with certain academic
procedures adopted by US institutions.
Students with Learning Disabilities: Students with
documented learning disabilities attending LdM programs
may not be provided with the same accommodations offered
by their home institution. One of LdM’s goals, however, is to
promote an environment of respect for all students. Based
on current and official documentation of the disability,
LdM provides assistance to these students. After official
verification of the disability is on file in the Registrar’s/
Dean of Student’s Office, one (or all when appropriate) of
the following will be arranged: Italian language tutoring,
administration of exams in separate classrooms, and extra
time for completion of exams.
Complaints Policy: Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici is committed
to providing quality teaching and student services. From
time to time a student may not feel completely satisfied with
his or her dealings with the institute. In the case of everyday
academic issues that may be easily resolved, we encourage
communication between students and their professors. For
more serious complaints involving both academic and other
issues, students are encouraged to speak to their advisor.
If complaints cannot be resolved at this level they may be
referred to one of the following, depending on the nature
of the complaint: Dean of Students, Academic Committee,
General Director.
Introduction and General Clause
Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici takes seriously its academic
mission of fostering the creative and intellectual potential
of each of its students in an international environment that
values tolerance and respect. We believe in the concept of
informed decision-making and wish to promote healthy
behavior.
In order to maintain an atmosphere that nurtures this
potential, Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici has established Rules
of Conduct consistent with this goal. By accepting admission
to LdM, students are accepting the conditions as described
in these Rules of Conduct.
These conditions apply to behavior both on and off campus
(e.g. in the city, bars, clubs and other meeting places). These
Rules apply also to students’ behavior in the apartment (or
family) where they reside while attending Istituto Lorenzo de’
Medici.
In addition, the Rules contained herein supersede other LdM
publications or documents (e.g. housing flyers, residence
life brochures or handbooks, etc.) Any changes to the
terms and conditions of these Rules of Conduct will be
communicated to students in writing and will replace the
relevant portions of this text.
1) General Conduct
Each student is expected to:
in language, personal interactions and the treatment of
property.
recognize the inherent dignity and worth of every person
in the community.
a serious learning environment. Dressing in a disrespectful
or offensive manner is not allowed. Appropriate dress and
footwear during all studio art and cooking courses is required.
during lectures.
academic activities.
persons, of Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici itself, and of the
community at-large.
safe.
speech, physical violence and harassment.
sexual orientation, religion, philosophies, ethnic groups,
cultural background, physical abilities, and so on – and
strive to understand one another and protect and affirm
the right of all persons to be themselves.
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LdM Academic Catalog 2013-2014