FACULTY HANDBOOK July 2009 - Morgan State University

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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.
PAGE 57 * Morgan State University Faculty Handbook2.23.20 Policy on Student Residency Classification for Admission, Tuition andCharge DifferentialIt is the policy of the Board of Regents of Morgan State University to recognize the categories of In-State and Out-of-State students for the purpose of admission, tuition, and charge differentials. SeeAppendices, page 175. Approved by the Board of Regents 02/05/2008.2.23.21 Release Time PolicyAccording to the published policies found in the Faculty Handbook, the normal workload for graduatefaculty includes a 9 credit teaching load, and for undergraduate faculty a 12 credit teaching load persemester plus, advising graduate and undergraduate students, directing graduate and undergraduatestudents, conducting their own research and/or collaborating with or guiding the research of others, beingengaged in service to the department, school, University, and the community, and where appropriateserving in quasi-administrative structures (e.g., committee chairs, task force chairs, etc.).See Appendices, page 179.2.23.22 Polices and Procedures for Termination of Faculty Members for CauseSee Appendices, page 81. Approved by the Board of Regents 04/17/1996.2.3.23 Policy on the Award of Honorary DegreesUpon approval by the Board of Regents, it is the policy of Morgan State University to award honorarydegrees on a selective basis to individuals who have distinguished themselves in their community orprofession. The purpose of this policy is the recognition of individuals who have made significantcontributions to society which are consistent with the values for which Morgan State University stands.See Appendices page 184. Approved by the Board of Regents July 11, 2006.2.23.24 Policy on Teaching Outside the Home Institution By Full-Time FacultySee Appendices, page 158. Approved by the Board of Regents March 20, 1996.2.23.25 Policy on Drug and Alcohol AbuseSee Appendices page 132, Approved by the Board of Regents on November 16, 1999.2.23. 26 Policy on Student Code of Conduct The summary of this Code is found in theAppendices, Page 192. Also, the summary provides a link to the complete Code.
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