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9. UMUC POLICIES: STUDENT AFFAIRSIn addition to familiarizing themselves with UMUC policies regarding faculty rights and responsibilities, facultymembers should be aware of selected key policies pertaining to UMUC students.9.1 Disability ServicesFaculty should not attempt to determine on their own if a student is eligible for accommodations or whataccommodations are appropriate. Faculty members must not provide accommodations to students withoutthe approval of Disability Services.If a faculty member is approached by a student who claims to be disabled and requests accommodations, the facultymember must immediately direct the student to Disability Services (http://www.umuc.edu/students/dss.shtml) at800-888-UMUC, ext. 22287, or 240-684-2277 (TTY) for the student’s needs to be assessed appropriately.If a student has been granted an accommodation by Disability Services, the faculty member will be notified andmust comply with the accommodation.9.2 Discrimination and Sexual HarassmentUMUC is committed to eliminating discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, creed,gender (including sexual harassment), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, mentalor physical disability, sexual orientation, and veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state, and locallaws. UMUC expects its faculty to behave in a professional manner befitting their status as faculty members of apublic university.UMUC’s Policy 040.30 Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Sexual Harassment may be found athttp://www.umuc.edu/policy/admin04030.shtml.9.3 Confidentiality and Disclosure of Student Records (FERPA)It is important that faculty members understand the laws governing the confidentiality of student academicrecords. For example, a faculty member may not discuss a student’s class performance with that student’s parentunless express written permission has been provided by the student. As detailed in UMUC Policy 210.14 Disclosureof Student Records (http://umuc.edu/policy/academic/aa21014.shtml), UMUC complies with the FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 (also known as the Buckley Amendment), which protectsthe privacy of students.9.4 Plagiarism and Academic IntegritySection I.2.9 explains how UMUC faculty members should handle cases of student plagiarism or cheating.Students should understand that they also share the institution-wide responsibility for academic integrity. Inaccordance with the USM Policy III-1.00 on Faculty, Student, and Institutional Rights and Responsibility forAcademic Integrity (http://www.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionIII/III100.html), UMUC has therefore developedPolicy 150.25 Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism (http://www.umuc.edu/policy/academic/aa15025.shtml),which applies to students, faculty, and administrators.9.5 Student Grievances and Conflict ResolutionIn accordance with the USM Policy V-1.00 on Student Affairs (http://www.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionV/V100.html) and UMUC Policy 130.70 Student Grievance Procedures (http://www.umuc.edu/policy/academic/aa13070.shtml), students may seek redress for the acts or omissions of individual UMUC faculty or staff members,academic departments, or administrative units.January 2011 www.asia.umuc.edu 24
9. UMUC POLICIES: STUDENT AFFAIRS9.6 Code of Student ConductIn accordance with the USM Policy V-1.00 on Student Affairs (http://www.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionV/V100.html), disciplinary regulations are set forth in writing to give students general notice of prohibitedconduct. According to UMUC Policy 151.00 Code of Student Conduct (http://www.umuc.edu/policy/student/stud15100.shtml), the university reserves the right to take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-beingof the UMUC community.9.7 Drugs and AlcoholUMUC Policy 151.00 Code of Student Conduct (http://www.umuc.edu/policy/student/stud15100.shtml) prohibitsunlawful use, distribution, or possession of any controlled substance, illegal drug, or alcohol on UMUC orUSM premises or at UMUC- or USM-sponsored activities.January 2011 www.asia.umuc.edu 25
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