Academic Policies & Requirements
Social Work Academic Integrity
Social Work Students are expected to submit all work in compliance with Andrews University’s Code of Academic Integrity quoted as follows:
Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to the following:
A. Falsifying or presenting falsified documents
B. Plagiarizing
C. Misusing copyrighted material and/or violating licensing agreements
D. Using media from any source or device, including the internet, in
ways that mislead, deceive or defraud
E. Presenting another person's work as one's own
F. Using materials other than those specifically allowed by the teacher
or program during a quiz or examination
G. Stealing, accepting or studying from stolen quizzes or examination
materials
H. Obtaining information from another student or any other source
during a regular or take-home test or quiz
I. Assisting others in acts of academic dishonesty, such as falsifying
attendance records or providing unauthorized course materials
J. Acting deceitfully in any other academic matter
General Principles
The University is committed to principles of trust, accountability, clear expectations and consequences. It is also committed to redemptive efforts, which are meaningful only in light of these principles. Students will be granted due process and the opportunity for an appeal.
Academic dishonesty offenses generally are subject to incremental disciplinary actions. Some first offenses, however, receive severe penalties, including dismissal from the University or degree cancellation. Some offenses are subject to legal action, in addition to university disciplinary action.
Discipline may be retroactive if academic dishonesty becomes apparent after the student leaves a course, a program, or the University.
If evidence of academic dishonesty becomes apparent after a degree has been granted, the degree may be annulled and a notification affixed to the student's official transcript record.
General Disciplinary
The following is a non-comprehensive list of possible actions apart from dismissal from the University: denial or revocation of admission; warning from a teacher, a department chair, program director or academic dean; a lower or failing grade on an assignment, test or course; suspension or dismissal from the course; suspension or dismissal from the academic program.”
More specifics on this policy, including disciplinary measures, can be found at http://www.andrews.edu/academics/academic_integrity.html
Assessment of Student Professionalism
By the end of each course, the instructor will assign each student a score for professionalism by completing the Assessment of Student Professionalism (ASP) form. If an instructor has a student in more than one course that semester, he/she needs to complete the form only once. There are 10 practice behavior sections. A score of 1-5 will be assigned for each section. Total ASP scores will range from 10-50. Students will be given the results by the last day of class.
Process to Address Unprofessional Behavior
1-Faculty member discusses issue with student(s). Resolution can take place at this level. The resolution is in writing, signed by both student and faculty member, implemented immediately, and mentioned in faculty meeting to ensure effective departmental communication and to document the action in department meeting minutes.
2-At the end of each semester, the faculty meet to review the professional behavior of all students. Those students who demonstrate challenges in the area of professionalism will be discussed by staff. Scores of the Assessment of Student Professionalism (ASP) will be reviewed. Corrective action will be determined and communicated to the student in writing. A copy will be placed in the student's file.
Student Grievance Policy
The social work faculty created the following procedures to protect students' rights and give them an opportunity to defend themselves against unfair criticism and treatment.
The following protocol has been established to address potential problems should a student feel that his/her academic or personal rights have been violated. The student should first address his/her concern with the person thought to have made the violation (e.g., faculty, other student, Field Liaison, Field Instructor or advisor). Students are encouraged to make every attempt to use professional discretion, integrity, respect and impartial judgment in resolving issues amongst themselves and colleagues.
If, after talking to the individual involved, the problem continues and the student's concern is with:
• A faculty member or another student, the student should then
discuss the matter with his/her advisor or the Student Advocate;
• A Field Instructor or Faculty Liaison, because it is related to the
student's field experience, it should then be shared with the Director
of Field (if related to the student's field experience) or the Student
Advocate;
• An advisor, it should then be addressed with the Student Advocate.
The Student Advocate is available to assist any student within the
Department of Social Work who may have special concerns regarding
their program. No one shall be penalized for seeking assistance
from the Student Advocate and all information presented to him/her
by persons seeking assistance shall be considered confidential.
If the problem continues to be unresolved, then the student should notify the department Chair, in writing, about the concern. In all cases, the student may appeal to the President of the University, after all other channels have been explored, if the student perceives the concern has not been satisfactorily resolved. No student shall suffer any penalty for seeking correction of a perceived wrong. (Also see Andrews University Working Policy 3:292.)
Procedure for Students’ Probation and Termination
from the Department
For more information on probation and/or termination from the program, students should see the department chairperson.
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