As with any community, the University has established standards of conduct for its members. As members of the University community, students are expected to adhere to all published rules, regulations and policies. Students also are obligated to the laws of the city, county, state and nation. Students should be fully acquainted with the university catalogues, the Timetable of Classes and this handbook. Additionally, students living in University-operated housing units should be acquainted with the appropriate published procedures and regulations of the Department of Student Housing . Failure to comply with University policies and regulations may subject a student to disciplinary action as defined in the University Senate Code and/or the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities .
NOTE: The following sections identifies many, but not all, of the important policies and regulations which address the expectations and obligations of students. For additional information go to the KU Policy Library at www.policy.ku.edu .
Academic advising is a developmental decision making process during which students identify and realize their educational potential through communication with an academic advisor. Advising is an ongoing, multifaceted process, a responsibility shared by the student and advisor. Academic advising addresses students' intellectual goals including: career planning, enrollment, and course and major selection. Advising establishes and maintains a relationship between faculty members or professional advisors and students.
The University Advising Center offers comprehensive advising services for new, undeclared and pre-professional students including Pre-Law, Pre-Nursing and Pre-Allied Health. Regular contact between students and advisors is strongly recommended. Academic advising is required for students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences &S) who are new, undeclared or pre-professional.
Declared students in CLA&S are strongly encouraged to seek
advice from faculty members in their department.&S
Student Academic Services
works with all CLA&S students, answering questions and providing information
about academic policies and requirements. Advising for Pre-Medical professions
also is available in&S. Advising requirements in Professional Schools
varies so students should contact individual Schools for more information.
An undergraduate student may request the Office of the University Registrar, with approval of the Dean, to invoke academic forgiveness in cases where the following conditions are met. (The term “academic forgiveness” shall mean the suspension of University Senate Rules and Regulations, Article 2.4.2.1, in order to discount the coursework of past academic semester(s).) Academic forgiveness shall be available once to those undergraduate students who meet these requirements.
When invoking academic forgiveness, a student may designate not more than three (3) academic terms to be discounted in his/her academic record. Only terms completed prior to returning to the University of Kansas may be designated.
Academic terms discounted for a student using the academic forgiveness policy shall not be computed into the student’s current G.P.A., nor shall any hour completed or degree requirements satisfied in these discounted terms be counted toward a degree granted from the University of Kansas.
When invoking academic forgiveness, a student must obtain the approval of the Dean in his/her academic unit. The student then submits a request for academic forgiveness to the Office of the University Registrar, who will return a confirmation to the Dean’s Office.
2.6.1
Academic misconduct by a student shall include, but not
be limited to, disruption of classes; threatening an instructor or fellow
student in an academic setting; giving or receiving of unauthorized aid on
examinations or in the preparation of notebooks, themes, reports or other
assignments; knowingly misrepresenting the source of any academic work; unauthorized
changing of grades; unauthorized use of University approvals or forging of
signatures; falsification of research results; plagiarizing of another's
work; violation of regulations or ethical codes for the treatment of human
and animal subjects; or otherwise acting dishonestly in research.
Academic misconduct by an instructor shall include, but not be limited to,
grading student work by criteria other than academic performance, willful
neglect in the discharge of teaching duties, falsification of research results,
plagiarizing of another's work, violation of regulations or ethical codes
for the treatment of human and animal subjects, or otherwise acting dishonestly
in research.
2.6.2 After consultation with the department chairperson, an instructor may, with due notice to the student, treat as unsatisfactory (1) any student work that is a product of academic misconduct or (2) a student's performance for a course as unsatisfactory when there are severe or repeated instances of academic misconduct as defined in Section 2.6.1. If an instructor deems other sanctions for academic misconduct by a student to be advisable, or if a student wishes to protest a grade based upon work judged by an instructor to be a product of academic misconduct, or if a faculty member is charged with academic misconduct in connection with the assignment of a grade or otherwise, the case shall be reported to the Dean of the College or School in which the course is offered and processed in accord with applicable procedures.
2.6.3 If either party to a charge of academic misconduct or to a grade appeal involving a charge of academic misconduct is dissatisfied with the unit level resolution of the charge, he or she may seek review by the Judicial Board in accordance with applicable procedures.
2.6.4 Every instructor shall make clear, at the beginning of each course, his or her rules for the preparation of classroom assignments, collateral reading, notebooks, or other outside work, in order that his or her students may not, through ignorance, subject themselves to the charge of academic misconduct. An instructor has the authority to set reasonable rules for classroom conduct. When an instructor judges that a student's behavior is disruptive or obstructive to learning, the instructor can request that the student leave the classroom. Refusal to comply with a request to leave a classroom can itself be grounds for a charge of academic misconduct.
2.6.5 The following sanctions may be imposed upon a student or an instructor for academic misconduct:
(1) Admonition: An oral statement that his or her present actions constitute academic misconduct.
(2) Warning: An oral or written statement that continuation or repetition, within a stated period, of actions that constitute academic misconduct may be the cause for a more severe disciplinary sanction.
(3) Censure: A written reprimand for actions that constitute academic misconduct. Censure may include a written warning.
Other
sanctions that may be imposed upon a student for academic
misconduct are:
(4) Reduction of Grade for specific work: Treating as unsatisfactory any work that is a product of academic misconduct. Reduction of grade may include the assignment of an F for that specific work.
(5) Reduction of grade for the Course: Reduction of grade may include the assignment of an F in the course.
(6) Exclusion from Activities: Exclusion from participation in specified privileged or extracurricular activities for a period not exceeding one school year.
(7) Transcript Citation for Academic Misconduct: The student's transcript will state that the student has been cited for academic misconduct. This sanction will include a determination of the final grade in the course. This grade may be an "F." The statement will be permanent unless the student applies to the University Provost for removal of the statement and the application is granted.
(8) Suspension from a specific course: An instructor may suspend a student from the instructor's section of a course for academic misconduct. In cases involving physical violence or disruptive behavior, the suspension should occur immediately. In cases where a physical threat is made, the suspension should be reported to the KU Police Department. During suspension, a student is not permitted to withdraw, pending decision by the hearing committee. A suspended student may complete work for the course only if reinstated. Conditions for reinstatement to the course shall be stated by the instructor at the time of suspension. These initial conditions are subject to review by the hearing committee. When suspending a student, the instructor shall, before the next meeting of the course, inform the chairperson of the department in which this course is offered. The department chairperson shall notify the student in person or by certified mail (postmarked on or before the day of the next class meeting) of the opportunity to be heard on the suspension. The department chairperson shall also inform the Vice Provost for Student Success and other appropriate offices according to guidelines of the academic unit involved. If the student requests a hearing, the appropriate procedures (See Section 2.6.2) of the School or College, or at the department level where feasible, shall be initiated within five working days. The suspension will remain in effect pending review. Because this sanction places an immediate burden upon the suspended student, the department is obligated to act promptly. Options in such review include: reassignment of the student to another section of the course; reinstatement of the student into the course; upholding the suspension. In case of suspension through the end of the semester, a grade will be assigned by the instructor, subject to review by the hearing committee.
(9) Suspension: Immediate exclusion from all courses and other specified privileges or activities for a definite period not to exceed two years, subject to review by the hearing committee. The student's transcript will state that the student is suspended for academic misconduct. The statement will be permanent unless the student applies to the University Provost for removal of the statement and the application is granted.
(10) Expulsion: Termination of student status for an indefinite period. The conditions of readmission, if any, shall be stated in the order of expulsion. The student's transcript will state that the student is expelled for academic misconduct. The statement will be permanent unless the student applies to the University Provost for removal of the statement and the application is granted.
Other sanctions that may be imposed upon an instructor for academicRecommendation of Suspension: Recommendation to the Chancellor that an instructor be excluded from teaching and other specified privileges or activities for a definite period not to exceed two years.
Recommendation of Dismissal: Recommendation to the Chancellor that an instructor be dismissed from the University staff for an indefinite period.
More than
one sanction may be imposed upon a student or an instructor
for the same offense
or offenses.
2.6.6 All sanctions of Reduction of Grade for Specific Work, Reduction of Grade for the Course, Exclusion from Activities, Transcript Citation for Academic Misconduct, Suspension from a Specific Course, Suspension, and Expulsion that are applied by the College and the Schools or their designated departments will be communicated to the Office of the Provost.
2.6.7 Students who receive a D or F in a course due to academic misconduct by a unit, school or Judicial Board hearing body may repeat the course but are not eligible for the grade replacement provisions of USRR 2.2.9.
All programs, services and facilities of the University are intended to be equally accessible to everyone, so let us know about barriers or other challenges you encounter. In accordance with Section 504, Rehabilitation Act, 1973, revised, the University must provide access to students, staff and faculty with disabilities. Disability Resources coordinates academic and other accommodations to provide an equal opportunity to students who identify themselves to us. You may contact us at 22 Strong Hall, (785) 864-2620. For more information, see www.disability.ku.edu . Also see “Disabilities” in this section and in the “Services and Resources” Section.
It is the policy of the University to provide maximum physical access to its programs and, thus, to remove unauthorized obstructions to the intended routine use of University facilities, including sidewalks, ramps, stairways, handrails, doorways and halls.
Removed obstructions may be impounded. Locks and chains may be cut. Any removed bicycles, mopeds or scooters will be stored, at University request, by a vehicle towing service. The owner will be responsible for reclaiming the vehicle and paying any fees assessed by the towing service.
The University of Kansas prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of alcohol or drugs by students or by employees on its property or as part of its activities.
The University is committed to a program to prevent the illegal use of drugs and alcohol by students and employees. Any student or employee found to be using, possessing, manufacturing, or distributing controlled substances or alcohol in violation of the law on University property or at University events shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with policies of the State of Kansas, the Board of Regents, and the University of Kansas.
For employees, the University will take appropriate personnel action for such infractions, up to and including termination. Students who violate this policy will be subject to sanctions which include completion of an approved drug or alcohol rehabilitation program, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension and expulsion from the University.
As a condition of employment, all employees of the University of Kansas shall abide by the terms of this policy statement and will notify the University of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. The University will, in turn, notify as appropriate, the applicable federal agency of the conviction within ten days of receipt of notification of conviction. The university will initiate personnel action, up to and including termination, within thirty days of receiving notice of such conviction.
Employees may also be required to satisfactorily participate, at their own expense, in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program before being allowed to return to work. For purposes of this policy, "conviction" means a finding of guilty (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by a judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the federal or state criminal drug statutes.
Alcoholism is the number one drug problem in the United States and takes a toll on personal lives by affecting employment, finances, health, social relationships, and families. College campuses are not exempt. Accidents and injuries are more likely to occur on University property or at University activities when alcohol or other drugs are used.
The abuse of alcohol and other drugs may lead to serious consequences. These may include the loss of resistance to disease, the development of drug tolerance and psychological dependence after sustained use, and criminal prosecution stemming from injuries inflicted on others due to driving under the influence. Every year thousands of people die in alcohol related motor vehicle accidents. Impaired drivers are responsible for almost half of all traffic fatalities.
Alcohol
University of Kansas Policy
Possession and Consumption
City of Lawrence Ordinance
Kansas Law
Driving Under the Influence (Kansas Law)
Refusal to Submit to Alcohol or Drug Testing (Felony)
Use and Misuse of Forms of Identification (Kansas Law)
Drugs
Kansas Law
Federal Law
Student Financial Aid
Legal Services for Students
The consumption of alcoholic liquor on the campus of the University of Kansas is prohibited by State statute except under special circumstances provided by law. Any alcoholic liquor service must conform to the policies of the Kansas Board of Regents and the University of Kansas and must be approved by the Chancellor.
"Regulations Governing the Use of Alcoholic Liqour at University Events" is available from the Office of the Provost , 250 Strong Hall.
In addition to the University of Kansas policies on cereal malt beverages and alcoholic liquor, state laws and city of Lawrence ordinances provide criminal penalities for specific violations occuring on campus. The most common are as follows:
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
30 days in jail; $500 fine; perform 40 hours of public service; completion
of an alcohol/chemical substance education program; up to 1 year
suspension of driving privileges.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
6 months in jail; $200 fine.
It is illegal for anyone under 21 years of age to possess, purchase, attempt to purchase or consume cereal malt beverage or alcoholic liquor except where specific exemptions are provided by law.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
1 month in jail; $200 fine (18-21 years of age); $500 fine (under 18 years
of age); perform 40 hours of public service and attend an alcohol
education program
and up to 1 year suspension of driving privileges.
It is illegal for anyone to furnish cereal malt beverage or alcoholic liquor to another person under 21 years of age.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
6 months in jail; $1,000 fine.
In Kansas it is illegal to operate or attempt to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both alcohol and drugs with a breath or blood alcohol content of .08 or more. For anyone under 21, it is illegal to do so with a breath or blood alcohol content of .02 or greater.
If convicted, you are subject to the following penalties:
First Conviction - (Misdemeanor)
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
6 months in jail (48 hours mandatory) or 100 hours of public service; $1,000
fine; required completion of an alcohol education program; suspended
driver's license for 30 days (then restricted for 330 days)*; impoundment
of vehicle for up to one year, with costs, if alcohol concentration
is .15 or greater, license suspended for one year*, for
person under 21, with alcohol concentration of .08 or greater,
license suspended for one year)*.
Second Conviction - (Misdemeanor)
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
1 year in jail (5 days mandatory); $1,500 fine; completion of an alcohol
treatment program; suspended driver's license for 1
year,
then use of ignition interlock devise for 1 year (2 years,
if alcohol concentration is .15 or greater); impoundment
of vehicle for up to one year, with costs.
Third Conviction - (Felony)
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
1 year in prison (90 days mandatory); $2,500 fine; required completion of
an alcohol treatment program; suspended driver's license
for 1 year, then use of ignition interlock devise for 1 year (3
years, if alcohol concentration is .15 or greater); impoundment
of vehicle for up to one year, with costs.
Fourth and Subsequent Convictions - (Felony)
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
1 year in prison (90 days mandatory); $2,500 fine; participation in alcohol
abuse program; required mental health counseling; 1 year post-release
supervision; suspended driver's license for 1 year, then use of ignition
interlock devise for 1 year (4 years, if alcohol concentration
is .15 or greater); revocation for one year of the license
plate or temporary registration certificate of the motor vehicle
driven during the violation; impoundment of vehicle for up to one
year, with costs.
(on 5th conviction driver's license is permanently revoked)
REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO ALCOHOL OR DRUG TESTING (Felony)
PENALTY:
1st Time - suspended driver's license for 1 year;*
2nd Time - suspended driver's license for 2 years,*
3rd Time - suspended driver's license for 3 years,*
4th Time - suspended driver's license for 10 years,*
5th Time - license is permanently revoked.
*In addition, at the end of suspension, driving is restricted by interlock device for one year.
Possession, use, attempting to obtain, sale, manufacture of altered or false driver's licenses or identification cards are prohibited by criminal laws. Criminal conviction may jeopardize employment status in professions requiring licensing, certification or security clearances.
In Kansas, it is also illegal to lend a driver's license or identification card to another person under 21 years of age in order to obtain cereal malt beverage and/or alcoholic liquor.
Possession or display of any fictitious or fraudulently altered driver's license or identification card is a Class B nonperson misdemeanor.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
6 months in jail; $1,000 fine.
Lending their driver's license or identification card to a person under 21 years of age for use in obtaining cereal malt beverage and/or alcoholic liquor, is a Class B nonperson misdemeanor (first conviction):
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
at least 100 hours public service; $500 fine, 6 months in jail; (severity
level and penalties increase with subsequent convictions).
Other crimes relating to false identifications can be more severe. Dealing in false identification documents is a severity level 8 nonperson felony. Penalities will vary based upon factors considered in sentencing guidelines.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
23 months in prison; $100,000 fine.
The illegal possession or illegal use of drugs may subject individuals to criminal prosecution. The University will refer violations or proscribed conduct to appropriate authorities for prosecution.
Kansas law also mandates for certain offenders a non-prison sanction of placement in drug abuse treatment programs. Certain other offenders, including habitual drug users and those convicted of unrelated felonies, remain subject to punishment of imprisonment.• The unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance is a drug severity level 1 felony.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
17 years imprisonment; $500,000 fine.
• Illegal possession or use of opiates, amphetamines, and narcotics is a drug severity level 4 felony.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
3 1/2 years imprisonment; $100,000 fine.
• Unlawful possession or use of depressants*, stimulants, hallucinogenic drugs (including marijuana), anabolic steroids, and paraphernalia is a Class A nonperson misdemeanor and may escalate to a level 4 felony.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
1 year imprisonment; $2,500 fine;
With a prior conviction for this offense: 31/2 years imprisonment; $100,000
fine.
• The sale or distribution of these drugs is a drug severity level 3 felony and may escalate to a level 1 felony.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
4 yrs & 3 months imprisonment; $300,000 fine.
With prior convictions for this offense: 17 years imprisonment; $500,000
fine.
*Depressants include barbiturates and barbital; hallucinogens include LSD and psilocybin.
The Federal Controlled Substances Act provides penalities for the following:
• Intentional unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
Life imprisonment; $4,000,000 fine (first conviction);
With prior conviction for this offense; fine amount is $8,000,000.
• Unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
20 years imprisonment; no maximum fine exists.
• Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, manufacturing, or employing or persuading a person under 18 to unlawfully distribute a controlled substance on or within 1,000 feet of a school or university.
MAXIMUM PENALTY:
Up to three times the term of imprisonment and fine otherwise authorized
by law.
FINANCIAL AID: A student may be ineligible to receive financial aid if the student has been convicted of an offense involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs. If you have questions, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243.
LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS: A campus law office funded by KU Student Senate for use by KU students, providing legal services and educational programs on legal matters.
Eligible faculty and staff members may also contact the State of Kansas Lifeline, a 24-hour toll-free assistance line (1-800-284-7575) for a referral to a professional counselor. Further information about LifeLine is available at http://www.lifelineeap.com/index.htm
No pets are allowed in campus buildings. The following animals are permitted: 1) laboratory animals, 2) museum exhibit animals, and 3) owner-accompanied service animals, either certified by the agency that trained the animal or individually trained to perform specific services for an individual with a disability. A service animal is permitted in campus buildings as a reasonable accommodation to assist the individual with the disability.
Grievance Procedures for Users of Services, which allow resolution of conflicts concerning services provided by any university office or department, are available in every office on campus. The Judicial Board, accessed through the University Senate Executive Committee, (785) 864-5169, may hear appeals and handle complaints not resolved through other grievance procedures. Appeals and grievance procedures are as follows:
Appeals and Grievances (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Consult with:
Academic Probation or Dismissal (Undergraduate)
Undergraduate Catalogs
Contact CLA&S Student Academic Services/School for appeal/petition process.
Misconduct (Undergraduate)
Contact CLA&S Student Academic Service or School in which course is offered
for appeal process.
Academic Concerns about Instructors (Undergraduate)
Consult with:
Academic Concerns about Instructors (Graduate)
Consult with:
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals
Other Financial Aid Issues
Gail Sherron, Associate Director, Office of Admissions & Scholarships, KU Visitor Center, 1502 Iowa St., (785) 864-3911.
A student may initiate a grade appeal of a final course grade
if he or she believes there has been an improper application of the grading
procedures announced for the course by the instructor.
Consult with:
Appeals to library charges, including overdue fines, lost item replacement charges, and processing fees, must be made within 30 days of the first library billing date for the charge. For further information about library billings or appeals, contact the Libraries' Circulation Business Office (785) 864-4715, email libfines@ku.edu , or in person at the Watson Library Service Desk (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).
(Tickets)
(Parking Permits)
(Living group rules and student conduct issues)
If a student is charged with a violation of the Student Code or a violation of the law, other procedures apply.
It is the goal of the University of Kansas to provide a safe and secure workplace, free from threats and violence, for all those involved in the business of the University. Personal harassment, abusive behavior, and violence are not tolerated in our workplace. In addition, the University prohibits students, employees and visitors from possessing, carrying or using weapons on property owned by or under the control of the University. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal of employees or expulsion of students. The University fully supports the State of Kansas Workplace Violence Policy and has developed procedures for responding to situations of potential or actual violence. The primary contacts are the KU Public Safety Office 911 or (785) 864-5900 and the Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity (785) 864-4946.
In 1991, the U.S. Congress passed the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, which requires colleges to report the three previous years of statistics on murder, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft, and statistics on arrests for drug and alcohol violations and weapons violations. In October 1998, President Clinton signed an amendment renaming the act the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and requiring that all crimes motivated by hate or bias be included in the statistics. The University of Kansas recognized the importance for an institution of higher learning to develop and maintain a safe and secure environment in which the academic and social pursuits of its members can be fully realized. For the full Clery Act Annual Security Report, see www.ku.edu/safety .
In search of an equitable solution: Communities establish rules in order to protect the rights of all. Your rights are explained in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities and other policies of the university. If you feel your rights have been infringed, there are established processes for resolution. Likewise, if your circumstances warrant a valid exception to a rule, you have a right to justify your claim.
Knowing where to go, knowing who is responsible for what, and knowing how best to present your case are important factors in resolving conflicts and disputes. The Appeal/Grievance Procedures section in this book can help guide you in this process.
The University Ombuds Office , is available at any point to assist in making use of university channels for managing conflicts and obtaining fair and just treatment. The University Ombuds Office may also be contacted by calling (785) 864-7261. The resources of Campus Dispute Assistance Services are also available through the University Ombuds Office.
The Academic Achievement & Access Center (22 Strong Hall, (785) 864-4064) is also available to give you advice and direction.
Academic and professional trust and ethics are put at risk when members of the university community engage in, or attempt to initiate, romantic or sexual relationships that involve persons of unequal power. Such relationships represent a special form of conflict of interest.
The consenting relationships policy addresses situations in which two persons have an apparently voluntary romantic or sexual relationship, but where a power differential exists because of their roles within the university. The policy states that faculty members, administrators, or supervisors should not initiate or accept such a relationship with a student or a staff member over whom they have an evaluative role.
Who may copyright a work?
Copyright is secured automatically when a work is created and immediately becomes the property of the author who created the work.
In the case of work "made for hire," the employer and not the employee is considered to be the author.
(The following is an excerpt from Copyright, published by the Margaret Hashinger Residence Center for the Creative Arts in cooperation with Legal Services for Students, University of Kansas.)
One way to help establish that the work is original and may be copyrighted is to keep a detailed, dated diary as the work is created. The diary may include notes or sketches concerning the development and progress of the work.
To inform others of who owns the copyright, proper notice should be given. The notice should be affixed in a manner and location that give sufficient information of the copyright claim.
The notice has three parts:
(Unless otherwise noted, the following are excerpts from Questions and Answers on Copyright for the Campus Community, published 1989 by The National Association of College Stores, Inc. and The Association of American Publishers)
Reproduction of copyrighted material, without prior permission of the copyright owner, particularly in an educational setting, is an issue of concern for the academic community. Unfortunately, the impropriety of much unauthorized copying is all too often overlooked by users in an educational setting.
Although copying all or part of work without obtaining permission may appear to be an easy and convenient solution to an immediate problem, such unauthorized copying can frequently violate the rights of the author or publisher of the copyrighted work, and be directly contrary to the academic mission to teach respect for ideas and for the intellectual property which expresses those ideas.
Without understanding the copyright law, including elements such as the doctrine of "Fair Use" and its application and limitations in the educational setting, faculty members, copy centers, college stores,universities and colleges themselves, and others, will be at risk for engaging in illegal photocopying.
The following guidelines state the minimum and not the maximum standards of educational fair use.
Agreement on Guidelines for Classroom Copying in Not-For-Profit
Educational Institutions with Respect to Books and Periodicals
Multiple copies (not to exceed in any event more than one copy per pupil in a course) may be made by or for the teacher giving the course for classroom use or discussion, provided that:
Original work of authorship
fixed in tangible form may be copyrighted, including:
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Students with visual impairments, learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, attention deficit disorders, hearing impairments, dexterity impairments, medical limitations or mobility impairments may need accommodations in order to access a college education.
Not every student with a disability wants or needs special accommodations. For those who do, Disability Resources (D.R.) works to ensure classroom and course content accessibility. The staff's goal is a positive and fulfilling college experience for students with permanent and temporary disabilities. The D.R. office is located in 22 Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd., (785) 864-2620 (Voice/TTY). www.disability.ku.edu .
Students are responsible for requesting services. Documentation of a disability is request, but only after the admission process is complete.
The University of Kansas (Lawrence and Edwards Campuses) provides electronic mail [1] for use by students, faculty, staff, and others affiliated with KU. The University encourages the appropriate use of email to further its mission goals. KU provides email for use when engaging in activities relating to instruction, research, clinical and public service, and management and administrative support. KU also permits incidental personal use provided that such use does not interfere with KU operations, does not generate incremental identifiable costs to KU, or does not negatively impact the user's job performance. [2]
KU email may not be used for commercial purposes, for personal financial gain, to distribute chain mail, or to support outside organizations not otherwise authorized to use University facilities. Individuals who wish to use KU email in support of external organizations (charities, for example) must secure written or email approval of the Provost or the Provost's designee. The Provost ordinarily will approve such use only when it furthers KU's mission and goals.
Registered student and campus organizations such as the College Republicans or the KU Young Democrats may use their membership list-serves to notify members of meetings, speeches, or rallies. Faculty members may use electronic systems for course-related discussions of political topics. Individuals may use email to exchange ideas and opinions, including those dealing with political issues. The latter is generally considered an incidental use of the email system. However, KU email may not be used to support partisan political candidates, party fundraising, or causes. [3]
The University supports a climate of trust and respect and does not ordinarily read, monitor, or screen electronic mail. However, complete confidentiality or privacy of email cannot be guaranteed. Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed because of the nature of the medium, the need for authorized staff to maintain email systems, and the University's accountability as a public institution. The Provost or his designee may authorize access to employee or student email in a number of circumstances including, but not limited to, situations involving the health or safety of people or property; possible violations of University and Board of Regents codes of conduct, regulations, or policies; possible violations of state or federal laws; subpoenas and court orders; other legal responsibilities or obligations of the University; or the need to locate information required for University business.
The University routinely uses email for both formal and informal communication, including emergency messages, with faculty, staff and students. Faculty, staff, and students are required to register an email account or utilize a University-provided account during their enrollment or employment at the University. These addresses are used for University business and official University communications. All faculty and students, and all staff who have access to email, are expected to check their email regularly for University communications. Official University communications include, but are not limited to, enrollment information, grade reports, financial statements and other financial information, library overdue notices, and policy announcements.
KU email may be used to survey faculty, staff and students. Requests to conduct surveys through email should be directed to the Office of the Provost.
Because use of broadcast email places stress on the email system, it is Lawrence campus policy to use the broadcast function very sparingly. In addition to the business communications cited above, it is used for messages from the Chancellor's Office, the Provost's Office, or other offices about mission-related matters or issues of broad interest to the University community, and for emergency messages dealing with power outages, street closings, or other public safety matters. Any request to use broadcast email to contact students, faculty, or staff, including survey results, must be approved in advance and in writing or by email by the Office of the Chancellor or the Office of the Provost.
The broadcast function generally is not used to announce events such as concerts, theatre performances, conferences, symposia, or colloquia sponsored by KU units or organizations. Public events sponsored by KU units or registered student and campus organizations may be posted on the electronic KU calendar (for instructions, see http://www.ur.ku.edu/news/calendar.shtml ). The Office of University Relations regularly broadcasts a complete KU Calendar of Events.
KU email accounts remain the property of the State of Kansas. The University routinely disables accounts after graduation or termination from the University.
Consequences:
Violations of this policy may result in the full range of sanctions, including
the loss of computer or network access privileges, disciplinary action,
suspension, termination of employment, dismissal from the University,
and legal action. Some violations may constitute criminal offenses under
local, state, and federal laws. If appropriate, the university will carry
out its responsibility to report such violations to the appropriate authorities.
Employment actions should be handled by the appropriate department with the advice and guidance of Human Resources/Equal Opportunity and the Office of the General Counsel. Student disciplinary actions should be handled by the appropriate department in collaboration with Student Success.
Recourse/Appeals:
If there is disagreement with an employment action or student disciplinary
action made under this policy, appeals must be directed through existing
University appeal procedures established for employees and students.
See also related policies: Acceptable Use of Electronic Information
Resources https://documents.ku.edu/policies/Information_Services/AcceptableUse.htm
and Responsible Use Agreement for ResNet Service
http://www.resnet.ku.edu/datauseragreement.shtml
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[1] "Email" refers to the direct or remote use of, or access to, KU's central or peripheral computer hardware, software, networks, or other related systems or support services, to generate, transmit, store, or otherwise manipulate electronic mail, electronic mail attachments, or other such messages by computer. Use of electronic bulletin boards, electronic mail lists ("listserves"), account passwords, logon IDs, headers, and "signatures" are included in this definition.
[2] This statement is consistent with the policy dealing with "Commitment of Time, Conflict of Interest, Consulting and Other Employment" contained in the Kansas Board of Regents Policy and Procedures Manual (13F).
[3] This statement is consistent with Kansas law and Board of Regents policy on political activity cited below:
In the event of personal emergency, dial 911. On conventional phone systems, you will reach the agency providing police, fire and ambulance response for that specific area. On cell phones, you will reach the agency in which the receiving tower provides coverage; the operator will take the information, especially your location, and inform the appropriate agency for response. There are 79 emergency telephones on campus that provide the same response as calling 911. (To see the campus emergency telephone locations click here .)
In the event of a campus emergency, the University Emergency Plan will go into effect. For more information about this plan and information on individual or family emergency planning, see www.policy.ku.edu/operational.shtml . For information about severe weather emergencies, see "Weather" on this page.
(The entire Weapons on Campus Policy at the University of Kansas is in the KU Policy Library at https://documents.ku.edu/policies/provost/WeaponsPolicy.htm .)
Students are subject to disciplinary action under Art. 22. (Non-Academic
Misconduct) of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities for
possessing or carrying any firearm, weapon or explosive on University premises.
The entire Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities is in the KU Policy
Library at
https://documents.ku.edu/policies/Student_Success/VPSS/
Code_Student_
Rights_Responsibilities.htm
.
2.2.9 If a student takes a course at KU, receives a D or F in the course, enrolls in and repeats the course at KU, the new grade may be used in place of the original grade for purpose of GPA calculation, subject to the limitations herein.
1) The course must be numbered 000-299, and have been taken in the Fall 2001 semester or thereafter.
2) The grade of D or F can not be the result of an academic misconduct determination.
3) The grade recalculation will happen by default.
4) The original grade will remain on the transcript, although it will not be used to calculate the GPA.
5) Students may have a grade replaced no more than five times, meaning a student may retake five courses, or a course five times, or any combination thereof. Multiple retakes of a course are discouraged, but not explicitly prohibited. The time and date of registration of the second (repeat) enrollment will be used to determine the limit of five repeat courses for grade replacement.
The University of Kansas Prohibits Racial and Ethnic Discrimination
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, is committed to programs and activities that are free of racial or ethnic discrimination. To carry out the mission of this institution, the university community must provide and maintain a working and learning environment that fosters respect among all members of the community. The university's goal is to provide an environment where individuals are free to develop intellectually, personally, professionally, and socially without intimidation or fear. Intimidation and harassment affect not only those who suffer the harassment, but also the entire community. Racial and ethnic discrimination is a violation of federal and state law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination
Kanss Board of Regents Policy
“The Kansas Board of Regents is particularly concerned about the continued societal problems of racial harassment . . . It is the policy of the Board that such conduct cannot and will not be tolerated at the institutions under its governance and control. Each Regents institution shall develop and maintain specific policies which seek to (i) identify prohibited conduct in these areas, (ii) educate campus consitutencies with regard to these negative behaviors, (iii) eliminate such behaviors, and (iv) set forth the manner in which such behaviors or conduct are to be addressed.” (Adopted April 1989)
University of Kansas Policy Prohibiting Racial and Ethnic HarassmentRacial and ethnic harassment is a form of illegal discrimination and is contrary
to the nature and mission of our institution. It may take many forms, from
outright criminal acts (e.g., assault and battery, vandalism, or destruction
of property) to anonymous, malicious intimidation.
Whatever its form, however, racial and ethnic harassment is motivated by
fear, ignorance, or hatred of ethnic and cultural differences that are perceived
as threatening to the offending party. Racial or ethnic harassment will not
be tolerated in the university community. The University of Kansas, Lawrence,
is committed to preventing or stopping racial harassment whenever it may
occur at the university or in its programs. Campus administrators, faculty,
staff, students and supervisors who become aware of such harassment should
contact the Department of Human Resources &
Equal Opportunity to prevent continuation of the harassment.
This policy is not intended to infringe upon the freedom of expression or
academic freedom. The University of Kansas, Lawrence, recognizes that such
freedoms are fundamental to the educational process. This policy will be
administered with respect for the necessity for the free exchange of ideas
in the academic community.
What is Racial and Ethnic Harassment?
Racial and ethnic harassment at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, includes, but is not limited to, racially or ethnically motivated:
The University takes all complaints seriously. Any University
of Kansas student, or employee may initiate a complaint about racial or ethnic
harassment that occurs on university premises, at university-sponsored activities
or results from an association within the university community. Visitors
and other persons attending university programs, using university facilities
or participating in a university-sponsored activity may initiate a harassment
complaint. Persons who experience such harassment should carefully document
all incidents, noting dates, specific conduct or behavior and any witnesses.
If the behavior constitutes a threat of bodily injury, a complaint of criminal
conduct should be made to police or public safety officers.
Complaintsshould be reported to the Department of Human
Resources and Equal Opportunity (HR/EO), 101 Carruth-O’Leary Hall,
1246 West Campus Rd, (785) 864-3686. Complainants are encouraged to file
their complaints within one calendar year of the most recent occurrence of
alleged harassment. The Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity
will consider complaints received after one calendar year of the alleged
harassment. However, (HR/EO) may determine that the complaint cannot be investigated
effectively due to the significant lapse of time. Following an evaluation
of any complaint, the Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity
staff will determine the appropriate action required. When necessary, the
HR/EO staff will contact the appropriate administrator responsible for the
area or department where the alleged harassment occurred. The Human Resources
and Equal Opportunity staff and the appropriate administrator may determine
that further inquiry and discussion with the individuals involved may resolve
the problem.
Other informal resolution measures may be taken including mediation between
the parties, assignment to relevant workshops, letters of apology, restoration
of personal property or other actions. Or, the Human Resources and Equal
Opportunity staff and the appropriate administrator may determine that an
investigation of the complaint should occur. The investigation will follow
the procedures for investigation set forth in the University's Discrimination
Complaint Resolution Process. Investigations will be prompt and will be kept
confidential. Recommendations for disciplinary action will be made when the
investigators find violations of this policy.The University takes all complaints
seriously. However, filing a false complaint is also subject to sanction.
Retaliation against persons who file racial or ethnic harassment complaints
is also a violation of this policy and of the law. Complainants who seek
assistance as a result of this policy should not be subjected to retaliation.
Retaliation can result in disciplinary action.
Sanctions
When an individual is found to be in violation of the racial and ethnic harassment
policy, the following sanctions may apply:
For Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees:
Warning
Censure
Reduction or elimination of merit increase
Reassignment of duties
Demotion
Suspension without Pay
Dismissal
For Students:
Disciplinary Warning
Disciplinary Probation
Suspension
Expulsion
If the respondent wishes to contest a proposed disciplinary action, he or she may request a hearing before the appropriate hearing body as determined by the respondent's position in the university. Following the hearing, any sanction will be imposed by the appropriate administrator.
State and Federal Reporting of Racial and Ethnic Harassment
Employees may file racial discrimination complaints through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Kansas Human Rights Commission. Students may file racial or ethnic discrimination complaints through the Office of Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education or the Kansas Human Rights Commission. The Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity can provide additional information about filing deadlines and procedures.
If you know someone who has been harassed because of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin, you may be able to help. Encourage the person to file a complaint with the Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity office. Or, report the harassment yourself to HR/EO. Although confronting racial and ethnic harassment is difficult and takes courage, each individual who comes forward to stop unwelcome behavior helps to improve the university community. When racial and ethnic discrimination and harassment occur on campus, the entire university community is negatively affected.
Steps for Confronting Racial and Ethnic Harassment
Inquiries regarding all aspects of racial and ethnic harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action on the Lawrence campus may be made to Ola Faucher, Director, Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, 101 Carruth-O’Leary Hall, 1246 West Campus Rd., Lawrence, KS, 66045-7505, phone (785) 864-3686. See www.hreo.ku.edu for more information.
The University of Kansas Prohibits Sexual Harassment.
Sexual harassment is a violation of professional ethics as well as a violation of federal and state law. Specifically, sexual harassment is a form of illegal discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination.
Sexual harassment takes a variety of forms. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to, the following:
Repeated or unwanted sexual attention or sexual advances are forms of sexual harassment. Students, faculty, or staff members should not be penalized in the evaluation of their academic or employment performance for refusing to accept unwanted sexual attention or advances as a condition for receiving awards. Sexual harassment occurs when acceptance of such attention is made a condition of reward, or of penalty, for employment or academic performance.
Sexual harassment may occur when there is a power difference between the persons involved,as when a faculty member or supervisor exploits his or her relationship with students or subordinates. Sexual harassment may also occur between persons of the same university status, e.g., student to student, faculty member to faculty member, staff member to staff member, or between persons of the same sex.
Examples of verbal or physical conduct that are prohibited include but are not limited to
Any University of Kansas, Lawrence, student or employee may initiate a complaint of sexual harassment that occurs on the university premises or at a university-sponsored activity or results from an association within the university community. Visitors and other persons attending university programs, utilizing university facilities or participating in a university- sponsored activity may also make a sexual harassment complaint. Persons who experience such harassment should carefully document all incidents, noting dates, specific behaviors, and their effect..
Although you are not required to do so, if you feel comfortable, speak directly to the individual whose behavior you perceive as sexually harassing, make it clear that you find the behavior objectionable and that it must stop. Document any such conversation and the original incident. In addition, or alternatively, contact the individual’s immediate supervisor, advise them of the conduct you perceive to be sexually harassing, and ask them to intervene to resolve the problem.
Filing a false complaint of sexual harassment is considered a serious violation of policy and is subject to sanction.
Complaints regarding sexual harassment should be reported to the Department
of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, (785) 864-3686,
www.hreo.ku.edu
.
Complainants are encouraged to file their complaints within one calendar year of the most recent occurence of the alleged harassment. HR/EO will consider complaints received after one calendar year of the alleged harassment. However, HR/EO may determine that the complaint cannot be investigated effectively due to the significant lapse of time. Upon receiving any complaint, HR/EO staff will evaluate the complaint and determine the appropriate action required.
In some cases, informal steps may be taken to resolve the problem. In other instances, the HR/EO administrator may determine that an investigation of the complaint should occur. Any investigation will be prompt and confidential and will follow the procedures for investigation set forth in the university’s Discrimination Complaint Resolution Process.
Retaliation against persons who file sexual harassment complaints is also a violation of this policy and of the law. Complainants who seek assistance as a result of this policy should not be subjected to retaliation of any kind. Retaliation can result in disciplinary action.
When an individual is found to be in violation of the sexual harassment policy, the following sanctions may apply:
If a respondent wishes to contest a proposed disciplinary action, he or she may request a hearing before the appropriate hearing body as determined by the respondent’s position in the university. Following the hearing, any sanction will be imposed by the appropriate administrator.
Employees may file sexual harassment complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Kansas Human Rights Commission. Students may file sexual harassment complaints through the Office of Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education or the Kansas Human Rights Commission.
If you know someone who is being harassed you may provide important support. Encourage the person to report the harassment to HR/EO, or report the harassment to HR/EO yourself. Each individual who comes forward to stop sexual harassment improves the university community.
Inquiries regarding sexual harassment, affirmative action, gender discrimination, racial harassment, or equal opportunity on the Lawrence campus may be made to Linda Fund, Assistant Director, Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, Carruth-O’Leary Hall, 1246 West Campus Rd., Room 101, Lawrence, KS 66045-7505, (785) 864-3686. See www.hreo.ku.edu for more information.
For assistance regarding sexual harassment or for a complete copy of the Policy Against Sexual Harassment, you may also contact
The University of Kansas requires the following immunizations and/or screenings of its student body:
Failure to comply with the requirements described above will result in an enrollment hold. For more information call (785) 864-9533 or visit www.studenthealth.ku.edu.
The purpose of the Intellectual Property Policy is to foster the creation and dissemination of knowledge and to provide certainty in individual and institutional rights associated with ownership and with the distribution of benefits that may be derived from the creation of intellectual property. The policy applies to all full or part-time employees, including students, creating intellectual property related to the scope of their employment while under contract with the University. When revenues are to be shared, the creator(s) shall obtain his/her share only after the University has recouped any direct costs borne by the University for equipment and materials and costs paid to third parties. The portion of the revenues to be shared among multiple creators shall be shared equally unless otherwise agreed in writing by the creators. The policy also addresses ownership of student academic creations.
Students, like all citizens, should expect that they may be called for jury duty in the federal courts, in their home communities, or in Douglas County, if they have registered to vote here. Because jury duty is a civic responsibility, the University will not ask that students as a class of citizens be excused from jury duty.
However, when such service will work a personal hardship or jeopardize a student's academic wortk, the student may wish to seek a release through the procedures of the appropriate judicial district. The Douglas County District Court has indicated that a student will be excused from jury duty in the Seventh Judicial District when:
The Academic Achievement & Access Center, www.achievement.ku.edu will provide assistance upon request for students called for jury duty. The Academic Achievement & Access Center is located in 22 Strong Hall, (785) 864-4064.
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, marital status and parental status, in accordance with state, federal law, and related Board of Regents and University nondiscrimination policies. The university also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status as a matter of policy. Discrimination is prohibited in employment and all education programs and activities of the university and its affiliates. Sexual harassment, racial and ethnic harassment are forms of discrimination which are also expressly prohibited by university policy.
The University’s nondiscrimination policy applies to employment practices, conditions of employment, personnel actions and all educational programs of the University and its affiliate organizations. This policy applies to the University and to its affiliate organizations and to any University-sponsored event or program. Leaders of the institution continuously examine all areas of the University and implement strategies to prevent discrimination wherever necessary. Full texts of the university policies related to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action, sexual harassment, and racial and ethnic harassment are available at www.hreo.ku.edu . For specific concerns regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Steve Ramirez, ADA Coordinator at (785) 864-3686.
The Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity provides informational programs regarding equal opportunity, diversity and affirmative action and administers the grievance procedures for formal discrimination complaints. For specific concerns regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act, please contact Steve Ramirez, ADA Coordinator at (785) 864-3686.
Inquiries regarding the university affirmative action program, equal opportunity policy, nondiscrimination policy, and reports or allegations of discrimination or harassment on the Lawrence campus should be made to the Director, Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, Carruth-O’Leary Hall, 1246 West Campus Rd., Room 101, Lawrence, KS, 66045-7505, (785) 864-3686, www.hreo.ku.edu .
As a premier learning and research institution, the University
of Kansas, Lawrence, must continuously address issues of diversity and multiculturalism.
Every member of the university community is expected to engage in action
that leads towards the development of a more democratic and inclusive community.
Proactive efforts towards increasing diversity and the elimination of discrimination
are necessary in our university.
In accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the
Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967,
Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section
503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Jobs for
Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other
applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination statutes, the University of
Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, ancestry, disability, and veterans status.
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, is committed to the full participation of previously excluded or neglected classes of people. Thus, it is also the policy of the university to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status. The university's nondiscrimination policy extends to employment practices, conditions of employment, personnel actions and all other educational programs and activities of the university and its affiliates. Leaders in the university community continuously examine all areas of the institution, make policy decisions, and implement strategies to eliminate and prevent discrimination wherever necessary. Reports of discrimination shall be evaluated promptly and acted upon in the manner deemed necessary by the appropriate faculty and administrators and as prescribed by the appropriate grievance procedure.
Inquiries regarding university policies on discrimination, racial and ethnic harassment, sexual harassment, equal opportunity, and affirmative action on the Lawrence campus may be made to Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, 101 Carruth-O’Leary Hall, 1246 West Campus Rd., Lawrence, KS 66045-7505, (785) 864-3686, www.hreo.ku.edu .
For inquiries regarding discrimination or harassment on the KU Medical Center campus, contact Equal Opportunity Office, 1054 Wescoe, KU Medical Center, Mail Stop 2014, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS, 66160, (913) 588-1206, (913) 588-7963 (TDD), www.kumc.edu/eoo .
The established policy of the Board of Regents of the State of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical handicap or disability, status as a Vietnam Era veteran, sexual orientation or other factors which cannot lawfully be considered, within the institutions under its jurisdiction. All fraternal and campus-related organizations shall follow this policy in the selection of their members, except the prohibition against sex discrimination shall not apply to social fraternities or sororities which are excluded from the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
The right of organizations to establish standards for membership is acknowledged, provided that all students are afforded equal opportunity to meet those standards. Just as all students have the right to choose those with whom they would associate on the campus, an organization shall have the right to select its members subject to these principles. Nothing in this policy shall be interpreted as imposing a requirement which would violate the principle of selection on the basis of individual merit. The responsibility for compliance with this policy lies with each organization. In discharge of this responsibility, each organization shall acknowledge its understanding of this policy. Such acknowledgement shall assure that there exist no restrictions on membership, either local or national, which violate this policy.
Determination of Appropriate Student Activities and Fees: The chief executive officer shall be ultimately responsible for reviewing proposed expenditures from fees required of every student as a condition of enrollment and as determining whether such expenditures are in support of an appropriate student activity.
For additional information on permissible political activity, see the entire policy in the KU Policy Library at the URL given above.
Examinations and tests other than final examinations should not be scheduled in conflict with mandated religious observances. In order to ascertain in a given class if a scheduled examination conflicts with a mandated religious observance, at the beginning of the semester the instructor shall ask students who may be affected to identify themselves privately so that a make-up examination may be scheduled at a mutually acceptable time. For more information, see University Senate Rules & Regulations 1.4.3, in the KU Policy Library at https://documents.ku.edu/policies/governance/USRR.htm .
There are certain types of research or activities that may not
be pursued unless specific prior approval and/or training has been obtained.
The student’s responsibilities for research involving human subjects,
ionizing radiation sources, animals and hazardous materials are described
on the Vice Provost for Research website at
www.rgs.ku.edu
,
The URL for accessing Human Subjects Committee - Lawrence (HSCL) instructions,
applications, sample consent forms, and online tutorial is
www.rcr.ku.edu/hscl
.
Smoking is not permitted in any Lawrence Campus or Edwards Campus building, or in the facilities of the KU Public Management Center in Topeka. Smoking also is prohibited in the Kansas and Burge Unions, the Adams Alumni Center, and the facilities of the KU Center for Research, Inc. (KUCR). In Memorial Stadium, smoking is permitted only in designated areas on the east and west ramps and outer concourse.It is prohibited in the press box, concourses, and all seating areas.
All facilities operated by the Department of Student Housing are smoke free.
Each campus building has at least one fully accessible smoke-free entrance. These entrances are clearly marked and no smoking is permitted within a twenty-foot radius of them. Smoking also is prohibited in any other outdoor areas where "No Smoking" signs are posted.
Complaints regarding smoking and suggestions or complaints regarding smoke-free entrances should be brought to the attention of the Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, www.hreo.ku.edu, (785) 864-4946.
The University of Kansas affords all of its students their full rights as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This law was enacted to protect the privacy of students and to provide for the right to inspect and review education records. These rights include, but are not limited to the following:
"name; current address and telephone number; permanent address and telephone number; e-mail address; level and school; date of birth; major field of study; enrollment status (full-time; half-time; less than half-time); participation in officially recognized activities and sports; height and weight of members of athletic teams; dates of attendance; degrees and awards received; and the most recent previous educational institution attended by the student. The name(s) and address(es) of the student's parent(s) or guardian(s) may be disclosed when used for an official University news release about the student's receipt of degrees or awards or about participation in officially recognized activities or sports. Such parent information may also be disclosed for purposes in the interest of University advancement. The name(s), position(s), length of service and courses taught may be disclosed for student employees."
The University may, without the consent of the student, disclose directory information, as described above. If a student wishes to have such information withheld, he/she must notify the Office of the University Registrar in writing. If a student wishes to prevent the publication of such information in the University telephone directory, he/she must notify the Office of the University Registrar, in writing, by the end of the first week of the term.
The Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities describes exactly what its title implies--protects rights of each and every student and describes responsibilities or expectations for student conduct.
As such, it forms a significant part of the rules of the campus community. Included are rights to free speech, expression, assembly, pursuit of educational goals, privacy, and due process. It outlines how student and campus organizations may operate. The Code also describes non-academic misconduct such as threats and violence against persons, theft, vandalism, hazing, carrying firearms, falsely reporting bomb threats, forgery, fake IDs, disrupting University classes and events, and hearings.
Technology and networking resources at KU are provided by Information Technology, a division of Information Services.
Getting Computing Help - For computing help, call the IT
Customer Service Center at (785) 864-8080. Find the IT Customer Service Center
hours at www.csc.ku.edu. You can also email question@ku.edu.
If you live on campus in Student Housing facilities, ResNet’s Residential
Computer Consultants (RCCs) can help you connect to and use the Internet
through the KU network. Find out more about RCC support at www.resnet.ku.edu.
KU on the Web - The official Web site of the University
of Kansas at www.ku.edu offers current news, events, and information about
academic and administrative units at KU. The site also includes a comprehensive
list of student organizations as well as the helpful People Search finder
to access KU directory information at www.ku.edu/organizations.
The Kyou Student Portal - The student portal at students.ku.edu
provides online access to important information and services online, anytime,
anywhere. Log in using your KU online ID to
The KU Online ID - Your KU online ID is your login for accessing
a variety of online services at the University of Kansas, consisting of a
name and secure password you choose. The name you choose as your KU online
ID will be seen by others; it will appear in Blackboard, for instance, and
will be used as your email address if you sign up for email service at KU.
Keep the password for your KU online ID secret! You'll use it to access your
grades, enroll for classes, and look at your financial information.
To register for a KU Online ID, log in to
www.technology.ku.edu/accounts
and follow the instructions provided. Your KU Online ID password must be
updated during the fall and spring semesters. You will receive notice online.
Wireless - Wireless is available on the KU Campus and in
common areas of specific residence halls. For more information on wireless
coverage go to
www.technology.ku.edu/~technology/internet/wireless.
Email at KU - All enrolled KU students are eligible for free email
service with 500 MB storage. To sign up for this service, log in to
www.technology.ku.edu/accounts/. Email service is provided, as well as personal
calendars, notes, and task management tools.
Once you've signed up for email service, you can check email on the web using
Outlook Web Access (
https://owa.ku.edu
), which provides access to email, calendar, and other services provided
on Exchange; or through the Kyou Portal at
https://students.ku.edu
. For more information about Exchange service at KU, visit
www.email.ku.edu.
As a KU student, you are required to provide KU with an
active email address. This can be either a ku.edu email address or an external
email address that KU will use to communicate with you. Register an external
email address at
www.technology.ku.edu/accounts/.
Web Space - All enrolled KU students are also eligible for 50 MB free space, which can be used for personal or class web sites. To learn more about web hosting, go to www2.ku.edu/~webservices/hosting/.
In accordance with Board of Regents policy, the University prohibits students, employees and visitors from possessing, carrying or using weapons on property owned by or under the control of the University. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal of employees or expulsion of students. Violators also may be asked to leave University property, and if they refuse to do so, such refusal may constitute an unlawful trespass.
This prohibition shall not apply to the performance of job duties by duly authorized law enforcement officers while acting in the scope of their employment, Board of Regents approved academic programs or university approved activities/practices requiring the possession, carry or use of weapons. Request for such use of weapons must be submitted to the Provost Office for review and subsequent notification to the Board. Any unit approved to have a weapon(s) is required to have a procedure that outlines the safe possession, use and storage of such devices.
Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal of employees or expulsion of students. Violators also may be asked to leave University property, and if they refuse to do so, such refusal may constitute an unlawful trespass.
For the purpose of this policy, "weapons" means:
Siren Testing:
The Douglas County Emergency Management Office tests the outdoor warning
siren system on a regular basis. The test occurs at 12 noon on the first
Monday during the months of August through February and on the first
and third Monday during the months of March through July. Tests are cancelled
for potential or occurring severe weather and in the event of extreme
cold or ice on the sirens.
In March, siren activation is done as part of a statewide tornado drill in
conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week. These drills are typically
conducted on Tuesday or Thursday (back-up date) afternoon.
Sounding of Sirens:
Sirens will be sounded when the local determination has been made that a
tornado threat to the area exists. This determination is made by Douglas
County Emergency Management Staff and will be based upon evaluation of
all available information. This may include, but is not limited to, National
Weather Service watch and/or warning text, weather radar and reports
from trained weather spotters or law enforcement officers.
Anytime you hear the sirens sound, it means to take immediate safety precautions. There is NO all clear siren, Watches and Warnings are allowed to expire.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch/Warning or Tornado Watch:
A severe thunderstorm or tornado watch is issued by the National Weather
Service whenever weather conditions are favorable for the development
of severe thunderstorms or tornadoes, respectively, in and close to the
watch area. A severe thunderstorm warning is issued when a severe thunderstorm
is detected by radar or a spotter reports a thunderstorm producing at
least 1 inch hail or 58 mph winds. In case of a severe thunderstorm watch
or warning or a tornado watch:
Tornado Warning:
A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been detected on radar or
is sighted by a weather spotter. In case of a tornado warning:
Snow and Ice Storms:
Cancellation of classes because of weather rarely occurs. However, if circumstances
warrant, refer to
Thunderstorms or Tornado Watch
in this section.
Download a pamphlet on Severe Weather at
http://www2.ku.edu/~kucops/
resources/pamphlets.shtml.
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