FACULTY HANDBOOK July 2009 - Morgan State University

PAGE 56 * Morgan State University Faculty Handbook2.2.3.13 Policy on Official Graduation DatesIn order to be eligible for graduation, students are expected to know and satisfy all relevant degreerequirements published in the Morgan State University Catalog including General Educationrequirements, college/school requirements, as well as the requirements in their major. See Appendices,page 146. Approved by the Board of Regents 05/14/1997.2.2.3.14 Policy on Faculty, Student and Institutional Rights and Responsibilities ForAcademic IntegrityThe academic enterprise is characterized by reasoned discussion between student and teacher, a mutualrespect for the learning and teaching process, and intellectual honesty in the pursuit of new knowledge.By tradition, students and teachers have certain rights and responsibilities which they bring to theacademic community. See Appendices, page 160. Approved by the Board of Regents 03/20/19962.23.15 Midterm Grade PolicyEach instructor shall evaluate undergraduate students’ progress and assign a midterm grade for eachundergraduate student enrolled in their class using the University’s accepted grade reporting technologyand according to the University’s published Academic Calendar. See Appendices page 188.2.23.16 Addendum to Guidelines on Proficiency ExamsThe purpose of these examinations is to continue the maintenance of MSU’s high academicstandards and to ensure qualitative programmatic growth and advancement, and to ensureexaminations have been requested to satisfy graduation requirements in the major. SeeAppendices, Page 186.2.23.17 Nondiscrimination PolicyIt is the policy of Morgan State University that all employees and students should be able toenjoy and work in an educational environment free from discrimination. Discriminationagainst any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability is prohibited by this Policy. SeeAppendices page 170. Approved by the Board of Regents 05/14/20022.2.3.18 Faculty Leave AccountingSee Appendices, page 171. Approved by the Board of Regents 11/21/2000.2.2.3.19 Policy on CopyrightsThe objective of this policy is to encourage the development of copyrighted works as well as to set forth theparameters by which copyright ownership is achieved. All rights in copyright for works arising from theuse of any University resources shall belong to the University. See Appendices page 172. Approved by theBoard of Regents 03/20/1996.