Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

ACADEMIC LIFE AT THE COLLEGESeminary students - See specific information in Seminary section.The University of Dubuque’s goal is to provide you with the highest quality education possible.We will help you acquire the knowledge and skills that lead to a rewarding career. We will helpprepare you to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We will also encourage you to lead ameaningful life centered in service to the campus, your future community, and the world.Education at the University of Dubuque takes place both in the classroom and through yourinvolvement in residence hall programs, student activities and organizations, athletics, campusministry, student government, and service to the community.There are opportunities to learn and grow everywhere. Getting an education involves learningabout yourself and about what it means to be human. This can often be a challenge, but one ofthe great things about the UD community is that we are committed to helping you through thisprocess of growth and change. You have joined a community of students and educators who areall learning. You will gain experience working on individual assignments as well as collaboratingonprojects as part of a team. You’ll learn to think about your thinking; to question ideas that youhave always taken for granted; to explore the foundations and implications of your attitudes; andto appreciate the insights of other people and cultures as they have searched for meaning,understanding, and hope. Throughout, study at the University of Dubuque takes place in acommunity where, as our vision says, “Christian commitment, intellectual integrity, and academicexcellence are the basis for learning.”We expect great things of you. We expect that you will contribute frequently to classroomdiscussion. We expect you to wrestle with new ideas and present ideas of your own. We expectyou to read a lot and to explore forms and images in print and on-line. We expect you to supportyour classmates and to learn from them. We also know that you will make mistakes along theway. Each honest mistake is an opportunity for reflection and learning. Lifelong learning is ourgoal for you, and our standards are high. We will challenge you to develop your full potential. Inall areas of study, we will help you acquire skills that enhance your ability to think critically, tocommunicate effectively, and to adapt to new situations. We believe that education is a privilegeand that people who are granted this privilege have great opportunity, as well as greatresponsibility, to use their education to be productive and contributing members of society.ACADEMIC INTEGRITYSeminary students – See specific information in the Seminary section and the Values Violationssection of this handbook.The University of Dubuque expects students to be honest in academic matters. We expect eachperson on campus to be forthright and direct and to value integrity in all his/her dealings.Activities and attitudes should be consistent with high academic standards and Christiancommitment and should be consistent with the Mission and Values of the University.Undergraduate and graduate students please see the Values Violations section for appropriatedefinitions, procedures, and possible sanctions related to Academic Dishonesty.21