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Odyssey and Guidebook |
Mary E. Brown, Ph.D., Professor
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Maintaining the CourseFrom the time of acceptance by the Graduate School until the completion of all requirements for the degree, each student must be enrolled every fall and spring term in at least three-credits of coursework or in GED 740. Continuation in a graduate program is contingent upon ongoing positive faculty evaluation of a graduate student's grades, professional or scholarly attributes, performance in real or simulated professional situations, and subjective appraisal of the student's progress and potential. A student may be suspended or dismissed from a graduate program for deficiencies in any of these areas. Continuation in the undergraduate program is contingent upon ongoing positive faculty evaluation of an undergraduate student's grades, professional or scholarly attributes, performance in real or simulated professional situations, and subjective appraisal of the student's progress and potential. A student may be suspended or dismissed from the undergraduate program for deficiencies in any of these areas. All students must complete each core course with a grade of "B" or higher. A course can be repeated only once and a grade of "B" or higher must be achieved. Each grade is included in the grade point average. Failure to receive a grade of "B" or higher when a course is repeated, or if the grade point average falls below 3.0, automatic academic dismissal will result. TextbooksFaculty generally place textbook orders directly with the university bookstore. To find the textbooks that have been ordered for your classes, use the interactive Buy Your Textbooks On-Line Today! from Southern's Bookstore. Accommodation NeedsIf you are a student with a disability, before you may receive accommodations in a class, you will need to contact Southern's Disability Resource Center (DRC). For Further Information please refer to the DRC website: www.southernct.edu/drcParking, ID, GSACParking PermitAll vehicles operated or parked on campus at any time must properly display an SCSU parking decal. Vehicle owners and operators must register their vehicles at the University Police Department (located in the Granoff Student Health Center, Telephone: (203) 392-5375.). Persons seeking a decal must present, at the time of application, a current, valid operator's license and a current, valid vehicle registration. Students must also present their class schedule as proof of their registration. University IDThe University Card Office is located in the Wintergreen Building, room 109. The new Hoot Loot identification and debit card system serves as the university ID card and eliminates the need to use cash at food service outlets, the bookstore, the library and, even some off campus vendors. Staff and faculty can also use the Hoot Loot card as a library card. And, by depositing money in a Hoot Loot account, it can be used as a debit card at the SCSU Bookstore, the Coca-Cola and snack vending machine, the Owl's Nest and other Sodexho food service outlets. Public photocopiers, Tyco copying services and local area vendors will be added during the fall semester, and by spring, laundry machines will be included, as well. In addition, users will have the opportunity to link their Hoot Loot card with an account at the Southern Connecticut Federal Credit Union, which plans to open a branch on campus in the near future. With this strictly optional and separate account, a Hoot Loot card can act as an ATM card, providing bank services at any automated teller around the world. For more details, call the University Card Office at (203) 392-7077, fax 203-392-7013, or e-mail questions to onecard@southernct.edu. Normal hours of operation are Monday 8 am - 6 pm and Tuesday-Friday 8 am -4:30 pm. Distance students who require a university ID should contact the University Card Office via email for more specific information. Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC)The Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC) "is a student organization that is committed to "advancing our agenda for excellence" set by Southern Connecticut State University's School of Graduate Studies. It supports activities that enhance the academic, social and cultural experience of Southern's students through the distribution of the activity fees collected from full-time graduate students. The funds support a variety of graduate student activities including student research and conference attendance as well as university and departmental efforts such as guest lecturers, club events, and special events. GSAC also functions as an advocacy group, representing the needs of Southern's graduate student body." "The Graduate Student Affairs Committee meets on the first Monday of every month of the academic year with the exceptions of January and September. Meetings are held from 3:00 to 4:30 PM in the Alumni Room of the University Student Center. All graduate students and faculty are welcome to attend. For more information please contact the GSAC Coordinator, Arlene Lucibello at (203) 392-6165." Style ManualThe department has adopted the APA Publication Manual as the style manual for all papers submitted for course work. APA Publication Manual (latest ed.) is available from the university bookstore. . Some APA review aids can be found at http://www.southernct.edu/~brownm/students_ask.html#apa Trouble AheadCounseling Service can be reached at 203-392-5475. Student Supportive Services can be reached at 203-392-6814 or 203-392-6887. Veterans' Services can be reached at 203-392-6822. Women's Center and the Men's Corner can be reached at 203-392-6946. Adaptive Technology Lab can be reached at 203-392-5799. Disability Resources Office can be reached at 203-392-6828 University Student Handbook describes students rights and responsibilities. Printed copies can be obtained from Student Affairs, 203-392-5556 All grade reviews and other matters related to course participation are properly handed by:
See pg 14 of the University Student Handbook for policies on grade changes and pg 14 for grade appeal procedures. Review the department's policies on Inappropriate Behavior in Electronic Communication and Plagiarism. Student-University Relations is covered beginning on pg. 104 of the University Student Handbook. Issues covered (including consequences of violations) include Academic Honesty (pg. 104), Student Bill of Rights (pg. 105), Student Grievances (pg. 110). Follow your Planned Program. Be sure all changes are pre-approved in writing. Be sure to file a Change in Planned Program (available from your advisor) to officially amend the Planned Program. Courses are valid toward a degree for six years. Any course that has become invalid (six years have lapsed since the course was taken) must be revalidated through examination or re-taken otherwise it may not count toward a degree. Verifying Graduate Credits/DegreesThe degree will not be posted until the Degree Application is properly filed and a degree audit is successfully completed. If the degree is not posted, the student has not been granted and does not hold the expected degree. The Registrar's office provides interactive forms for times when you need to have a Verification of degree or an official Transcript. If an unofficial transcript will due, you can use Banner |
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