kgsm student handbook graduate

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The student handbook contains policies and guidelines related to enrolling and participating in online programs.

Greetings!

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Management (KGSM) Programs online. KGSM has a long and exciting history, and we are delighted that you have chosen to be a part of its future. Regardless of your educational and career preferences, let us assure you that all of us at KGSM have a vested interest in your success and are committed to assisting you in your chosen endeavor.

The information in this handbook provides an overview of the services here at KGSM. We urge you to become familiar with its content and take advantage of the many services offered.

As you undertake the challenge of your education at KGSM, you will find the demands will be great, but the rewards will be even greater. For many of you, that seemingly distant goal of graduating from KGSM will be upon you much sooner than you imagine today.

Our best advice to you is to participate in class often... study hard... keep an open and inquisitive mind... if in doubt, ask... and keep a healthy perspective about yourself and your studies. Organize your time and apply yourself. With these skills, it is our hope that you will succeed admirably.

As you are embarking on a new challenge in your life, we are glad that KGSM Online is part of it! Congratulations and good luck!

Sincerely,

Your KGSM Online Team 1200 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563

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Student Handbook Table of Contents

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Academic Administration 3

Academic Integrity Policy 7

Student Finance Office 14

Registrar 16

Records 17

Student Code of Conduct 20

Miscellaneous 25

Academic Administration

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Academic Advising The purpose of academic advising is to provide academic support for students in the accomplishment of their educational goals, while ensuring that the academic standards of KGSM are upheld. KGSM Online provides academic advisors which are available to students by telephone Monday-Friday, 7am-8pm (CST). They can be reached at 877-496-9050 or by going to the website http://help.keller.edu. Advisors can inform and advise students in making various academic decisions assist in preventing academic problems, help to resolve academic issues, and administering the academic appeal process. Students should become well acquainted with their academic advisors as this is a system which can support the steady improvement of your academic performance and satisfaction. Academic Dismissal Students are dismissed from their program for failure to make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Students who are dismissed may petition for re-admission. Re-admission will not be granted without strong evidence of a change in the student’s ability to satisfactorily fulfill program requirements or until twelve months have passed since the date of dismissal. Students requesting re-admission must submit a dismissal appeal form, with valid supporting documentation within 7 business days of dismissal notification. Students should contact their academic advisor for more information on SAP dismissal procedures. Academic Honors A student graduating with a CGPA of 3.7 or higher is determined to be a Graduate with Distinctions Academic Probation Students are placed on academic probation when they do not meet the required Satisfactory Academic Progress criteria. Generally, the student will remain on probation until their next term is completed; at which time, another academic evaluation will be made. When students are placed on academic probation, they must contact their academic advisor for mandatory probation advisement. Academic Progress KGSM has established standards of academic progress as an integral part of its goal to foster student success. Each student must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress towards graduation from their program of study. KGSM uses qualitative standards including grade point averages, grades, and academic performance, and quantitative standards including rate of progress (credits attempted versus credits earned), as well as, the student must meet both qualitative and quantitative standards in order to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress. A student who does not meet these standards in one or more areas is subject to academic probation and/or dismissal. Attendance and Make-up Policies Each student is expected to participate in the classes in which he or she is enrolled. Participation is an important component of grading. Failure to enter a course during the first two weeks of attendance will cause a student to be dropped from the course. Policies on participation and make-up work vary by individual course, and are stated in the syllabus for the particular course. Career Services Services offered to potential graduates include career advising, resume preparation assistance, and help in development of job search strategies and interviewing skills. More information on career services can be found at http://www.devry.edu/keller/whykeller/career_assistance.jsp Course Withdrawals

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A student may withdraw from any course anytime during the session prior to week 8, except after the final exam has been attempted. A student cannot withdraw from an online class after taking or attempting to take their final exam. The student's academic records will show a "W". To withdraw a course from your schedule, you must complete a request by contacting Student Services at 877-496-9050 or by visiting the Student Services website at http://help.keller.edu.

Course Drops To remove a course from a schedule prior to the beginning of the course, please contact Student Services at 1-(877) 496-9050, or go to the Online Student Services website at http://my.devry.edu

Final Exams Online final exams are not returned to students at the end of a course. Students may request to review final exam content by telephone with their instructors. If this proves to be unsatisfactory, the student may request to see their final exam in a proctored setting, at a specified DeVry/Keller location. For more information on viewing a final exam, contact your academic advisor.

Grade Appeal Policy Students who wish to appeal their final grade from a specific course must meet with their instructor during the 8-week session immediately following the session in which they took the course. The instructor will review the students concern and will respond to the student, in writing, within 5 days of the student’s initial contact. If the grade appeal remains unresolved after meeting with the instructor, students may request further review by appealing in writing to their academic advisor. The advisor will lead the student through the process of furthering their grade appeal. A grade can only be appealed if it meets the following criteria:

o It is appealed within 8 weeks of the class’s ending. o You have discussed the grade appeal with the instructor and he/she has denied the

grade appeal request. o You have supporting documentation to show that you were graded unfairly, including

documentation to prove that you have contacted your instructor regarding this grade. o You have determined that if your grade appeal is approved, your final course grade will

improve by at least ½ a letter grade. For example, a C may go to a B- or an A- may go to an A.

o You understand that your entire body of work for this class may be reviewed, and that your final grade has the potential to be increased, decreased, or remain the same.

Grades Grades are submitted by online instructors the Friday following week 8. Grades are normally available for view early the following week (usually Tuesday or Wednesday). GPA information is updated once a SEMESTER. It may not be available immediately after grades are posted.

You may view and print your official grade card online by following the steps below. TO OBTAIN ANOFFICIAL GRADE CARD

1. Go to the student portal at http://my.devry.edu

2. Click the "View grade card" link in the left menu.

3. Click on the term/session to view your grades and GPA.

REPORT CARD MAILING REQUEST

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4. If you need a copy of your grade card mailed directly to your employer, click on the tab "Questions / Requests / Register for Class" at the website http://my.devry.edu to submit your request. Choose your school and category (Academic Records, Grades). In the "Question" box, please include: Full Name, DSI#, Semester/Term and the address where you want the grade card sent. This request is for ONLINE students only. The TURNAROUND TIME is 5-7 business days. **NOTE: Campus students can contact their local campus Registrar’s office to request a mailed copy of their grades**. Students may also view their grades and GPA through http://my.devry.edu or in Degree Navigator.

TO VIEW YOUR ACADEMIC HISTORY

1. Login to https://my.devry.edu

2. Click on the “Register for my classes” link

3. Click on the "DVU OSS Student Self Service" link (on the left side).

4. Click the "Home" link that is under DVU OSS Student Self Service in the middle of the screen.

5. If you have never logged into this screen, you may need to verify some demographic information. Click the "Verified" button on the upper-right side once confirmed.

6. Click the "View Grades/Academic Record" link on the right side of the page under "Academic Connection".

7. Your degree program will appear in the Career box. Click on “GO”.

8. Then select “SHOW” for the term in which you would like to view your grades (EX: May 06 or Summer B).

9. Scroll to the bottom to view your GPA (under "Statistical Details"). DEGREE NAVIGATOR

To access Degree Navigator login to the Student Self Service site at http://my.devry.edu Click on the “My degree requirements” link under my tools on the left side of the page. To find your GRADES, click on "Course List" on the right-hand side of the screen. A new screen will open with the courses you have taken and the grades received. To find GPA, click on your program listed under your name on the upper right hand side of screen.

Click on the Degree Description drop down box in the middle of your screen Choose either "Audit - Short Progress Report" or "Audit - Full Progress Report With Course Status" Scroll down to the bottom for your GPA

Intra-System Transfers Policy A student desiring to transfer between KGSM locations must file a request to do so no later than the Sunday before week 2 of Session B with the registrar at the location the student is currently attending. Exceptions to the deadline will be made for those students with special circumstances. All grades and credits earned at one KGSM location will be carried forward to the new location.

A student's financial obligations to KGSM must be fulfilled before transfers will be approved. Fulfillment of financial obligations means a student is current on Educard payments and non-delinquent in any other assessed financial charges. Such transfers are granted only at the conclusion of the term. A student on academic or disciplinary probation will continue on probation at the new location. The receiving location has the right to refuse the transfer request of a student who is not in good academic standing.

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A student not eligible to continue at his/her current location due to academic, financial or disciplinary suspension will not be eligible for transfer. Non-Participation Dismissals Students who do not participate in their online class during the first two weeks of a session are sent a dismissal letter and withdrawn from their online course(s). A "W" will be recorded on the student's academic record.

Registration and Course Scheduling A student must select all courses and have all financial and academic obligations to KGSM resolved prior to the close of registration each semester. Registration is closed at the end of the Friday before the first week of class. A student wishing to delete a course from his or her schedule must notify the registrar before the end of the first day of the session. To remove a course from a schedule prior to the beginning of the course, please contact Student Services at 877-496-9050 or go to the Student Services website at http://my.devry.edu/

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/ ADA Accommodations Students who have a disabling condition can request a special accommodation for their academic courses. Upon successful completion of a request form, a physician or other qualified professional’s statement, and/or a previous 504 accommodation plan, the student’s information will be reviewed and an accommodation may be granted. Accommodations are not retroactive, and can only be utilized beginning on the day that a students completed paperwork has been turned in. If you have any questions regarding ADA Accommodations, please contact your KGSM Online academic advisor at 877-496-9050.

Transfers Between Locations - General Criteria Students planning to transfer from one KGSM location to another must request information through http://help.keller.edu. Transfers from one location to another may only be accomplished between semesters. Applicants and students who wish to transfer must meet the admission and placement requirements of the desired location and program, and their basic skills assessment will be reviewed against the receiving location's standards. Students with delinquent or unresolved financial obligations may not transfer. Transfer of External Credit As with any educational institution, KGSM Online retains full discretion in the awarding of external credit. The student is responsible for requesting an evaluation of external coursework, must provide an official academic transcript, and if requested by the evaluator, an academic catalog or calendar, or other more detailed materials from the institution where the credits were earned. In general, all materials should be provided no later than the end of the student's first semester of enrollment at KGSM. For a potential applicant who, as a part of the decision to enroll, desires to have an estimate of the amount of credit that might be awarded, an unofficial transcript may be presented to the appropriate academic administrator, who will provide a "preliminary estimate. The preliminary estimate is neither an award nor a commitment to award credit. Only actual applicants who have provided all requested materials, including an official transcript, may be awarded credit. A minimum portion of the program requirements must have been met through coursework successfully completed in attendance at KGSM. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for graduation requirements. Withdrawals from the University

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To withdraw from the school after classes have begun, a student must formally withdraw by contacting their academic advisor at 877-496-9050. Withdrawal is considered official when all forms have been completed and returned, and all financial obligations have been met. Official transcripts of work completed are not issued until all obligations to KGSM have been met. Please refer to your enrollment agreement or academic catalog for information regarding the refund policy. Please refer to your enrollment agreement or academic catalog for information regarding the refund policy

Zero Tolerance Policy At KGSM, we believe that every student, faculty member and employee has the right to expect their University to be safe and free from violence of any kind. Because of this belief, we have adopted a zero tolerance policy for violence or perceived violence both inside and outside of the school environment. Students or employees who display any of several perceived behaviors of violence against students, faculty, administrators, and all employees of KGSM, Inc. will be reported to the local authorities. Perceived threats include but are not limited to: physical, verbal (oral or written), sexual, and/or psychological abuse. When this behavior is recognized, it is KGSM’s policy to immediately report this person to the authorities, and to have them removed from access to KGSM’s programs and premises until a thorough investigation can be completed.

Academic Integrity Policy Ideas and learning form the core of the academic community. In all centers of education, learning is valued and honored. No learning community can thrive if its members counterfeit their achievements, or seek to establish an unfair advantage over their fellow students. The academic standards at DeVry University are based on a pursuit of knowledge and assume a high level of integrity in every one of its members. When this trust is violated, the academic community suffers injury and must act to ensure that its standards remain meaningful. The vehicle for this action is the Academic Integrity Policy. This Academic Integrity Policy is designed to foster a fair and impartial set of standards by which alleged violations of this policy will be judged. All students are required to adhere to these standards. The policy defines academic integrity violations as those which are cited in the following paragraphs. This list is not all-inclusive, and instructors may establish certain other standards based upon the nature of the course or the setting in which the course material may be delivered or applied. The following, however, does constitute the minimum basis upon which academic integrity will be measured. Prevention Techniques for Students All DeVry University students have a responsibility to adhere to the Academic Integrity Policy, as do all members of the University community. Following is a list of some ways in which students can prevent and confront academic integrity violations: 1. If you observe or have first-hand knowledge of a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy,

report it to one of the following:

o The faculty member teaching the course o The Dean of Students or his/her designee o The Center Dean or his/her designee o The Director of DeVry University Online or his/her designee o The Associate Dean of Student Services

2. Make it difficult and unacceptable for other students to cheat by:

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o Not sharing your written work with other class members unless it is required as a part of a

team assignment o Refusing to give away or share written assignments, homework, and term papers o Refusing to provide current and old quizzes and exams to other students without the

consent of the faculty member o Keeping your computer password a secret o Refusing to discuss a quiz or exam with other students until all members of the class

have taken it and grades have been posted o Denying others access to your computer programs o Covering your work during exams o Giving discouraging glances to students trying to cheat o Reporting suspicious test-taking behavior during the quiz or exam so that it can be

documented o Taking take-home, non-proctored quizzes and exams alone and in a secluded

environment 3. As a student, you can avoid violations of the Academic Integrity Policy by:

o Avoiding the temptation to cheat through communication technology. o Understanding that the technology of the Internet also works for your instructor. Google

searches and plagiarism checkers can detect plagiarism on your papers and exams in a manner of minutes

o Becoming familiar with Modern Language Association (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA) methods of documenting your sources. These can be found in the Hub your English class handbooks, at www.mla.org, or www.apa.org. Your university librarian can also help you to find resources on citation principles

o Clarifying assignments with your instructor. Your instructor may encourage you to work collaboratively with your classmates on assignments but expect that the work that you turn in has been done individually. If you are in doubt about your instructor’s requirements for an assignment, it is important that you seek clarification.

Violations of Academic Integrity Violations of academic integrity, for the purposes of this policy, are those which permit a student to gain an unfair advantage over other students. The following violations, though not an all-inclusive list, are violations of academic integrity.

A. Copying

The act of copying is not limited by the method of conveyance. Visual, oral, notes, printed matter, or electronic means all constitute methods by which copying can occur.

1) Any act of copying information from another student by any means to obtain

an advantage for one's self.

2) Any act of conveying information to another student for the purpose of providing unfair advantage to that student.

3) Any act of representing another’s work, whether copyrighted or not, as one's

own. Another’s work includes, but is not limited to, homework, written papers, examinations, laboratory assignments, published work, circuit designs, software, etc.

B. Plagiarism

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In speaking or writing, plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional act of representing someone else's work as one's own. In addition, plagiarism is defined as using the essential style, and manner of expression, of a source as if it were one's own. If there is any doubt, the student should consult his/her instructor or use a "when-in-doubt,-document" philosophy and reference the information source. Also, any statement made without documentation is, de facto, claimed as one’s own and may subject one to plagiarism. Examples of plagiarism include:

1) A submitted paper or other written assignment that contains word-for-word

passages of others' work without proper acknowledgment. 2) The paraphrasing of others' work which contains specific information or ideas

and which is not properly acknowledged. 3) Two or more submitted papers, lab assignments, computer programs, etc., that

contain a resemblance decidedly beyond the bounds of reasonable coincidence. 4) A submitted paper, examination, or assignment that contains data or conclusions

which, upon questioning, the student cannot explain, support, or demonstrate direct knowledge of.

5) Computer piracy, which includes any act of copyright infringement (protected by

federal, state, or local law); the use of software which has otherwise been expressly prohibited; copying; duplicating software code; and copying of notes, specifications, technical descriptions of any software code whether copyrighted or not.

C. Collaboration

1) Any act of two or more students actively cooperating on any assignment when

the instructor has not expressly permitted such cooperation. This may include, but is not limited to, homework, papers to be completed outside of the normal classroom hours, in-class assignments, laboratory exercises or reports, and take-home examinations.

2) Any individual representing another student or being represented by another

person for the purpose of taking an examination; authoring a paper or assignment, including homework, for another student; or in any other way fulfilling the obligation of another student when that obligation is expected to be the work of the nonparticipating student.

D. Alteration of Records

1) Any act by which the signature of an instructor or any authorized agent of the

instructor (including student faculty assistants) is changed or forged for the purpose of misrepresenting the signature of the instructor or his/her authorized agent.

2) Any act which changes or alters the time or date of a submitted assignment for the purpose of misrepresenting an established due date or time.

3) Any act of altering any previously completed examination, record of an examination, or any other assignment which has been returned to the student, in an attempt to claim instructor error. This includes any attempt to gain an improved grade or additional credit for work not originally demonstrated.

E. Aids

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Any use of aids which have not been expressly permitted. Aids include, but are not limited to, calculators, notes, books, electronic recording devices, photocopied materials, files stored on your hard drive, cell phones, the Internet, PDAs, etc.

F. Proprietary Material

Any unauthorized use of or giving to others proprietary materials obtained by any means. This includes, but is not limited to, examinations; problem solutions; copyright or patent infringement; computer piracy; or unauthorized use of any other material regulated by federal, state, or local law.

G. Offering of Money or Other Incentives

1) Offering money, any item, or service to a faculty member or any other person to

gain academic advantage for oneself or another.

2) Offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting any unauthorized information in exchange for anything of value.

H. Lying

Lying is the deliberate misrepresentation by words, actions, or deeds, of any situation or fact, in part or in whole, for the purpose of enhancing one's academic standing or for the purpose of avoiding or postponing the completion of any assignment, duties, test, or examination in a course, internship, or cooperative education assignment or program.

I. Other

1) Misrepresenting the facts regarding an absence, or work that has not been

completed, for the purpose of gaining an extension of an established due date or for taking a make-up examination.

2) Using the material of others, however obtained, for the purpose of gaining advantage or credit, unless the use of such material is expressly authorized.

3) Entering online discussion threads under false pretenses or not complying with instructor or DeVry University authorship rules.

4) Using any work previously submitted for credit unless the use of such previously completed work is expressly authorized.

5) Stealing, as theft of grade books, from faculty offices or elsewhere.

6) Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting, in whole or in

part, the contents of an unadministered test.

7) Intentionally or knowingly helping, or attempting to help, another to commit any act of academic dishonesty.

8) Inappropriately accessing, or attempting to access, students’ academic records.

Procedures

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A. Any member of the University community may report a violation of the standards of conduct as described in this policy. Any violation should be reported as the violation is observed or immediately after the event has taken place. If a violation is reported, observed or suspected, the instructor will discuss the incident with the student. The student will be given the opportunity to deny the alleged violation, provide an explanation of the incident in question, or admit fault. If the student admits fault or presents an unsatisfactory explanation, the instructor will inform the student that the case is being referred to the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee for action. The instructor will complete the Academic Integrity Violation Incident Report; attach copies of supporting documents, and forward copies of all documents to the appropriate above-listed individual.

Upon receipt of the Incident Report, the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee will review the student’s electronic record to determine whether the incident is the student's first, second, or third offense.

1) If the incident is the student's first offense, the Associate Dean of Student

Services or his/her Designee, will review the case and send an appropriate notice to the student within five calendar days. The notice will include date of incident, charges, action taken, appeal rights, and deadlines. A copy of the Student Academic Integrity Policy, or the URL, will be included with the notice. A copy of the notice will be sent to the instructor for his/her records, and the instructor will record no credit or a grade of zero (see Sanctions).

2) If the incident is the student's second or third offense, an Academic Review

Committee will be convened and all procedures used for an Academic Review Committee will be followed. If the student is found in violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee will then impose appropriate sanctions based upon the results of the hearing.

Procedures for Faculty Members Faculty members are encouraged to uphold high standards of academic integrity in their classrooms. With this in mind, students should be aware of the seriousness of academic dishonesty and the types of sanctions that might be imposed. Instructors discourage all forms of academic dishonesty. If a student has violated standards of academic integrity as described in the Academic Integrity Policy, the instructor will be required to turn the student’s suspect work over to the appropriate judicial personnel. The student will be given an opportunity to respond to the claim of non-compliance to both their instructor and to the investigating party. After full review and consideration, the finding of the judicial personnel will be communicated to the student and the instructor (with appropriate directions for any grade alteration.) Upon final disposition of the case, the finding will be placed in the permanent record of the involved student.

The Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee will record all offenses in the student’s electronic record. A student’s record of violations of academic integrity is carried forward and violations are cumulative, whether the student is dismissed, withdraws, returns, or is an undergraduate student enrolling as a graduate student.

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Sanctions The mandatory sanctions are the minimum required. The discretionary sanctions for each offense may be imposed, if deemed appropriate, by the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee, for the first, second, and/or third recorded offense.

A. First recorded offense

Mandatory

o Student receives zero credit for the entire paper, exam, quiz, homework, lab,

etc., in which the incident of academic dishonesty occurred. No partial credit may be given.

o Where the incident involves a graded assignment that would be one that the

student could request be “dropped” for grading purposes, the student may not exercise that option.

o Where the incident involves a graded assignment that has been so

compromised that the assignment must be voided for the entire class, the offending individual's grade for the class will be based upon the inclusion of the zero for the voided assignment.

B. Second recorded offense

Mandatory

o Undergraduate Student: Student receives a failing grade for the class, lab, etc.,

in which the second offense occurs.

o Undergraduate Student: Dismissal for a minimum of one academic year.

o The second offense need not be in the same location, class, program, or term as the first offense to invoke this sanction. Withdrawal from the course will not alter the failing grade.

o A student’s record of violations of academic integrity is carried forward, and

violations are cumulative if the student is dismissed or withdraws and returns, or if an undergraduate student enrolls as a graduate student.

Discretionary

o Graduate or Undergraduate Student: Permanent expulsion from DeVry

University

C. Third recorded offense

Mandatory

o Permanent expulsion: Student is permanently expelled from DeVry University.

o The third offense need not be in the same location, class, program, or term as either the first or second offense to invoke this sanction.

Appeals/First Offenses

A. The action of the instructor may be appealed by the accused student to the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee within seven calendar days of receipt

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of notice of the action. Such appeals will be in writing. The student will have the opportunity to select either a hearing by a Academic Review Committee or a hearing by the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee.

B. The Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee will contact the student

inform him/her that their work is being reviewed for academic integrity. The Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee may require a hearing by a Academic Review Committee when he/she feels that such a procedure is in the best interest of the University or student.

C. All charges shall be presented to the accused student in written form. A time shall be

set review the student’s case, not fewer than two nor more than ten calendar days, after the student has received notification of the charges. Maximum time limits for scheduling of hearings may be extended at the discretion of the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee.

D. Hearings shall be conducted according to the following guidelines:

1) The Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee may serve (in a

non-voting capacity) as Chairperson of the Hearing Panel. 2) Hearings normally shall be conducted in private.

3) Admission of any person to the hearing shall be at the discretion of the Academic

Review Committee and/or the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee.

4) In hearings involving more than one accused student, the Associate Dean of

Student Services or his/her Designee, at his or her discretion, may permit the hearings concerning the students to be conducted together.

5) The complainant and the accused, at their own expense, have the right to be

assisted by any advisor they choose. The advisor may be an attorney, but it should be understood that this is an administrative action taken by the University and not a legal action or proceeding. The complainant and/or the accused are responsible for presenting their own case and, therefore, advisors are not permitted to speak or to participate directly in any part of the hearing.

6) The complainant, the accused and the University shall have the privilege of

presenting witnesses, subject to questioning by the Academic Review Committee or Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee.

7) Pertinent records, exhibits and written statements may be accepted as evidence

for consideration at the discretion of the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee.

8) All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the Associate Dean of

Student Services or his/her Designee.

9) After the hearing, the Academic Review Committee shall determine (by majority vote, if the panel consists of more than one person) whether the student has violated one or more provisions of the Student Academic Integrity Policy.

10) The Hearing Panel's determination shall be made on the basis of whether it is

more likely than not that the accused student(s) violated the Student Academic Integrity Policy.

11) There shall be a single verbatim record, such as a tape recording, of all hearings.

The record shall be the property of the University.

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Appeals/Second or Third Offenses

A. A decision reached or a sanction imposed by the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee may be appealed by the accused student or complainant to the Academic Review Committee within seven calendar days of the decision. Such appeals shall be in writing. In cases where the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee has personally chaired the Academic Review Committee or has imposed sanctions, the appeal shall be directed to the next administrative level.

B. Except as required to explain the basis of new evidence, an appeal shall be limited to

review of the verbatim record of the initial hearing and supporting documents for one or more of the following purposes:

1) To determine whether the original hearing was conducted fairly in light of the

charges and prescribed procedures, giving the complaining party a reasonable opportunity to prepare and present evidence that the Academic Integrity policy was violated, and giving the accused student a reasonable opportunity to prepare and present a rebuttal of those allegations.

2) To determine whether the decision reached regarding the accused student was

based on substantive evidence; that is, whether the facts in the case were sufficient to establish that a violation of the Student Academic Integrity Policy occurred.

3) To determine whether the sanction(s) imposed were appropriate for the violation.

4) To consider new evidence sufficient to alter a decision or other relevant facts not

brought out in the original hearing, because such evidence and/or facts were not known at the time of the original hearing.

C. If an appeal is upheld by the Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee the matter shall be remanded to the original Academic Review Committee and Associate Dean of Student Services or his/her Designee for re-opening of the hearing to allow reconsideration of the original determination and/or sanctions.

Student Finance Office

A student finance representative can assist with questions regarding financing your education, tuition charges, fees, payments, refunds and EDUCARD® inquiries. Student finance representatives can be reached at 877-496-9050. Electronic Course Materials Some courses require electronic course materials, which may include tutorials, simulations, study guides, electronic versions of textbooks and other interactive study materials. Students enrolled in these courses will be charged for the electronic materials; charges are nonrefundable after the add/drop period. If electronic versions of textbooks are included, hard-copy textbooks are no longer required but may be purchased for an additional cost.

Financial Assistance Office For specific financial assistance information, refer to the catalog http://www.devry.edu/keller/catalog/. More information may also be available via the Student Finance site at finance.devry.edu.

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Graduation Fee Candidates for graduation who reside close enough to a site-based KGSM location to attend a commencement ceremony will be charged a fee for cap and gown rental.

Late Registration Fee A $50 charge may be assessed to continuing, resuming and transfer students who fail to register before the end of the designated registration period. Loans All students who received Stafford federal student loans are required to complete an “exit interview” prior to leaving school.

Non-sufficient Funds Check Fee A $25 fee is charged for each check returned to KGSM unpaid because of non-sufficient funds or any other reason. Refunds Generally, refunds are available to students within fourteen (14) business days after a transaction has been made on an account. In addition, refunds of payments, made by personal check, are generally available within fourteen (14) business days. All students who have received any federal student loans are required to complete an "exit interview" prior to leaving school. Satisfying Financial Obligations Students who anticipate difficulties meeting their financial obligations at KGSM should discuss their options with a student finance representative. Students are responsible for satisfying any and all financial obligations to the school. Failure to do so may result in a curtailment of services (including non-reproductions of transcripts or awarding of diplomas) and/or dismissal from the school.

Student Payments All payments by check must be for the exact amount of payment. Please include your student DSI number on all checks to ensure proper crediting of your payment. We accept all major credit cards for payment of Educard. Students may also make payments through their online student portal at http://my.devry.edu. Click on “View or Pay My Bill.

Verification of Financial Assistance Information The federal government may require that federal aid applicants prove the accuracy of their reported information. KGSM requires financial aid applicants to submit the required documentation to verify their information before any aid is disbursed to them. As part of this process, students and/or their parents may be required to submit a copy of their prior-year federal income tax return and additional household information. Other documents may also be required. If the information or any of the documents conflict with what was reported on the federal aid application, students may be required to provide additional information. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in loss or non-receipt of aid funds.

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For a more detailed explanation of sources of financial assistance and ways to finance your education, go to the Financial Aid section of the KGSM web site, http://www.devry.edu/keller/tuition/financial_assistance.jsp. Financial assistance requirements do change as federal regulations change. The Student Finance Office will make every effort to keep you apprised of such changes. It is to each student's advantage to work closely with the Student Finance Office staff relative to his/her individual status and to respond promptly to requests for additional information.

Registrar

Annual Notifications KGSM will annually notify all students currently in attendance at KGSM of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended. Students will be notified of their FERPA rights annually by online posting. Name or Address Change Any student whose name or address changes while attending KGSM should notify the registrar's office. This will enable KGSM to keep you better informed of changes occurring. It is the student’s sole responsibility to keep this information up to date.

Privacy Rights and Access to Education Records KGSM respects the rights and privacy of its students and acknowledges the responsibility to maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable information. The Family Educational Rights and (ACT) is a Federal law that allows students to review certain educational records maintained by KGSM. This law also provides that the Institution will maintain the confidentiality of the student's educational records. KGSM reserves the right to revise this policy, in accordance with the ACT, at any time. Requests for Registrar Services All requests for registrar services should be made through http://help.devry.edu.

Resume Student Policy (Re-Admission) 1. Application to Resume:

A student who has withdrawn from school must contact an academic advisor for resumption of studies within three semesters. If withdrawal occurred during a semester, that term is not counted as the first of the three permitted. Contact should be made at least six weeks prior to the desired class start date. Students who do not make contact an academic advisor within three semesters must re-apply with Admissions.

2. Academic Requirements:

A student who has been academically dismissed from school and denied an appeal for immediate readmission may not apply for readmission for the term following the period of suspension (1 semester). The application for readmission will be reviewed, and a decision will be made by the appropriate academic administrator.

3. A student must be up to date on all financial obligations to the school prior to resuming studies.

4. Students with Stafford, Perkins or SLS Loans should call the registrar regarding deferment forms for these loans.

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Transcript Requests

All requests for copies of academic transcripts should be made to the registrar. The firs transcript copy is provided free of charge. Each additional copy is $5. Official transcripts of work completed will not be issued until all obligations to KGSM Inc. have been met.

Records Following is KGSM’s procedure for this policy. Definitions: For the purpose of this policy, KGSM has used the following definitions of terms: Student - any person who attends or has attended KGSM. Education Record - any record (in handwriting, print, film or other medium) maintained by KGSM or by an agent of KGSM that directly relates to a student, except: 1. A personal record kept by a staff member, if it is kept in the personal possession of the

individual who made the record, and information contained in the record has never been revealed or made available to any other person except the maker's temporary substitute.

2. An employment record of an individual, whose employment is not contingent on the fact that he or she is a student, provided the record is used only in relation to the individual's employment.

3. Records maintained by personnel furnishing security services to KGSM if the records are maintained solely for law enforcement agencies of the same jurisdiction, and the security personnel do not have access to education records maintained by KGSM.

4. Records (if any) maintained by the Student Services Office that relate to health matters if the records are used only for treatment of a student and made available only to those persons providing the treatment.

5. Alumni records that contain information about a student after he or she no longer attends KGSM and the records do not relate to the person as a student.

Correction of Education Records: Students have the right to request their records, that they believe are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of their privacy rights, be corrected. Following are procedures for correction of records:

1. A student must ask the registrar to amend a record. In so doing, the student should identify the part of the record that he or she believes is inaccurate, misleading or in violation of his or her privacy or other rights.

2. KGSM may or may not comply with the request. If it decides not to comply, KGSM will notify the student of the decision and advise him or her the right to a hearing to challenge the information believed to be inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student's rights.

3. Upon request, KGSM will arrange for a hearing and notify the student reasonably in advance of the date, place and time of the hearing.

4. The hearing will be conducted by a hearing officer who is a disinterested party; however, the hearing officer may be an official of KGSM. The student shall be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues raised in the original request to amend the student's education records. At the hearing officer's discretion, the student may be assisted by one or more individual's, including an attorney.

5. KGSM will prepare a written decision based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing. The decision will include a summary of the evidence presented and the reasons for the decision.

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6. If KGSM decides the challenged information is not inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student's right of privacy, it will notify the student that he or she has a right to place in the record a statement commenting on the challenged information and/or a statement setting forth reasons for disagreeing with the decision.

7. The statement will be maintained as part of the student's education records as long as the contested portion of the record is included.

8. If KGSM decides the information is inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student's privacy rights, it will amend the record and notify the student, in writing, that the record has been amended.

Directory Information KGSM designates the following items as directory information.

1. Student name, address and telephone number

2. Date and place of birth

3. Major field of study

4. Participation in officially recognized activities

5. Dates of attendance and degrees and awards earned

6. Most recent and/or previous school attended

KGSM MAY DISCLOSE AS DIRECTORY INFORMATION THE ABOVE INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS UNLESS A REQUEST NOT TO DO SO IS MADE, IN WRITING, BY THE STUDENT, TO THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR EACH TERM. SEPARATE REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH TERM. Disclosure of Educational Records KGSM will disclose information from a student's education records only with written consent of the student, except: 1. To school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records:

A school official is a:

o Person employed by KGSM in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research or support staff position.

o Person elected to the board of directors. o Person employed by, or under contract to, KGSM to perform a special task, such as an

attorney or auditor.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official is: o Performing a task that is specified in his or her position description or by a contract

agreement. o Performing a task related to a student's education. o Providing a service or benefit relating to the student or the student's family, such as

advising or financial aid. o Performing a task related to the discipline of a student.

2. To an official of another school, upon request, in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

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3. To certain officials of the U.S. Department of Education, the comptroller general, and state and local educational authorities, in connection with certain state and federally supported education programs.

4. In connection with a student's request or receipt of financial aid, as necessary to determine the eligibility, amount or conditions of the financial aid, or to enforce terms and conditions of the aid.

5. If required by a state law requiring disclosure that was adopted before November 19, 1974.

6. To organizations conducting certain studies for, or on behalf of, KGSM.

7. To accrediting organizations to carry out their functions.

8. To parents of an eligible student who claim the student as a dependent for income tax purposes.

9. To comply with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena.

10. To appropriate parties in health or safety emergencies.

Fees for Copies of Records The fee for copies is $1 per page. This fee covers only the cost of copying time and postage; it does not cover KGSM's cost for search and retrieval of the records. Procedure to Inspect Education Records The coordinator of student services/designee coordinates inspection and reviews procedures for student education records. Students wishing to review their educational records must make a written request to the registrar identifying as precisely as possible the records he or she wishes to inspect. The student shall be notified when and where the records may be inspected. When a record contains information about more than one student, the student may inspect and review only that part of the record relating to him or her. Record of Requests for Disclosure KGSM will maintain a record of all requests for, and/or disclosure of, information from a student's education records. The record will indicate the name of the party making the request, any additional party to whom it may be redisclosed, and the legitimate interest the party had in requesting or obtaining the information. The record may be reviewed by the eligible student. KGSM will not include in this record requests for, and/or disclosure of, information to a school official, to a party with written consent from a student, to a party seeking directory information, or to a student seeking to review his or her own records.

Right of KGSM to Refuse Access KGSM reserves the right to refuse to permit a student to inspect the following records:

1. The financial statement of the student's parents

2. Letters and statements of recommendation for which the student has waived his or her right of access or that were placed in his or her file before January 1, 1975.

3. Records connected with an application to attend KGSM if that application was denied.

4. Refusal to Provide Copies:

KGSM reserves the right to deny transcripts or copies of records not required to be made available by FERPA in any of the following situations:

a. The student has an unpaid financial obligation to KGSM.

b. There is an unresolved disciplinary action against the student.

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Academic Freedom and Integrity KGSM recognizes that the intellectual and professional vitality of its academic community depends on the ability of its members to exchange ideas freely and to explore their assumptions, beliefs, methods, and knowledge base of their disciplines. Although we promote freedom of speech in our classroom setting, we also realize that it must be accompanied by tolerance for differing views and by discretion regarding the sensibilities of others. With this in mind, academic freedom does not include the right to use one’s position to promote dialog, pictures, web-links, and other modes of expression that may be offensive to others in the class.

Although many conduct violations do not apply to an online student, we are presenting the code in its entirety.

ARTICLE I: DEFINITIONS 1. The term "KGSM" means KGSM.

2. The term "student" includes all persons taking courses through KGSM, both full time and part time, pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies. Persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with KGSM are considered "students," with the exception of KGSM officials.

3. The term "faculty member" means any person hired by KGSM to instruct courses.

4. The term "KGSM Official" means any person employed by KGSM, with the exception of student employees.

5. The term "member of the KGSM community" includes any person who is a student, faculty member or KGSM official, or any other person employed by KGSM. A person's status in a particular situation shall be determined by KGSM.

6. The term "KGSM premises" means all land, buildings, facilities, online learning platforms, and other property in the possession of, or owned, used or controlled by KGSM (including parking lots, housing, adjacent streets and sidewalks.)

7. The term "judicial body" means any person or persons authorized by the director to determine whether a student has violated the Student Code and to recommend imposition of sanctions.

8. The term "judicial advisor" means a KGSM official authorized on a case-by-case basis by the director to impose sanctions upon students found to have violated the Student Code. The director may authorize a judicial advisor to serve simultaneously as a judicial advisor, and as the sole member or as one member of a judicial body. Nothing shall prevent the director from authorizing the same judicial advisor to impose sanctions in all cases.

9. The term "shall" is used in the imperative sense.

10. The term "may" is used in the permissive sense.

11. The director is that person responsible for the administration of the Student Code of Conduct.

12. The term "policy" is defined as the written regulations of KGSM as found in, but not limited to, the Student Handbook, Housing Handbook and graduate catalog.

13. The term "organization" means any number of persons who have complied with the formal requirements for Institute recognition/registration.

ARTICLE II: JUDICIAL AUTHORITY 1. The judicial advisor shall determine the composition of judicial bodies and determine which

judicial body shall be authorized to hear each case. The judicial body shall contain, at minimum, one student, one faculty member and one staff member.

2. The judicial advisor shall develop policies and procedures for the judicial program and for the

conduct of hearings not inconsistent with the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct.

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3. Decisions made by a judicial body and/or judicial advisor shall be final, pending the normal appeal process.

ARTICLE III: PROSCRIBED CONDUCT

A. Jurisdiction of KGSM: Generally, KGSM jurisdiction and discipline shall be limited to

conduct that occurs on KGSM’s premises. KGSM’s jurisdiction and discipline may extend to off-campus activities when such activities adversely affect the KGSM Community and/or the pursuit of its objectives.

B. Conduct Rules and Regulations: Any student found to have committed the following misconduct is subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in ARTICLE IV. (This list is not all-inclusive but does include categories of misconduct as defined by KGSM.)

1) Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:

a) Furnishing false information to any KGSM official, faculty member or office.

b) Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any KGSM document, record, or instrument of identification

c) Computer piracy, including duplicating computer software, copyright infringement, and unauthorized computer entry.

2) Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, in disciplinary proceedings and other KGSM activities.

3) Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment (including, but not limited to, sexual harassment), coercion and/or other conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person, either on KGSM premises or at any KGSM-sponsored activity.

4) Attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to KGSM property or property of a member of the KGSM community or other personal or public property.

5) Violation of published KGSM policies, rules or regulations.

6) Violation of federal, state or local law on KGSM premises or at KGSM-sponsored or supervised activities.

7) Conduct that is disorderly, lewd or indecent; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting or procuring another person to breach the peace on KGSM premises or at function sponsored by KGSM.

8) Aiding, abetting or inducing another to commit a violation of the Student Code.

9) Theft or other abuse of computer time, including, but not limited to:

a) Unauthorized entry into a file to use, read or change the contents, or for any other purpose.

b) Unauthorized transfer of a file.

c) Unauthorized use of another individual's identification and password.

d) Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member or KGSM official.

e) Use of computing facilities to send obscene or abusive messages.

f) Use of computing facilities to interfere with the normal operation of KGSM’s computing system.

g) Introduction, reproduction and/or emulation of any computing virus.

h) All other areas as determined by the judicial body.

10) Abuse of the judicial system, including but not limited to:

a) Failure to obey the summons of a judicial body or KGSM official

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b) Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a judicial body.

c) Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a judicial proceeding.

d) Institution of a judicial proceeding knowingly without cause.

e) Attempting to discourage an individual's proper participation or use of the judicial system.

f) Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a judicial body prior to and/or during the course of the judicial proceeding.

g) Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a member of a judicial body prior to, during and/or after a judicial proceeding.

h) Failure to comply with sanction(s) imposed under the Student Code.

i) Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of judicial system.

C. Violation of Law and KGSM Discipline

1) If a student is charged with an off-campus violation of federal, state or local laws, but not with any other violation of the Code, disciplinary action may be taken and sanctions imposed for grave misconduct that demonstrates flagrant disregard for the KGSM community.

2) KGSM disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with violation of a federal, state, or local law which is also a violation of this Student Code (for example, if both violations result from the same factual situation), without regard to the pendency of civil

3) Litigation in court or criminal arrest and prosecution. Proceedings under this Student Code may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off campus.

4) When a student is charged by federal, state or local authorities with a violation of law, KGSM will not request or agree to special consideration for that individual because of his or her status as a student. If the alleged offense is also the subject of a proceeding before a judicial body under the Student Code, however, KGSM may advise off campus authorities of the existence of the Student Code and of how such matters will be handled internally within the KGSM community. KGSM will cooperate fully with law enforcement of criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student violators. Individual students and faculty members, acting in their personal capacities, remain free to interact with a governmental representative as they deem appropriate.

ARTICLE IV: JUDICIAL POLICIES

a) Charges and Hearings

1) Any member of the KGSM community may file charges against any student for misconduct. Charges shall be prepared in writing and directed to the judicial advisor responsible for administration of KGSM’s judicial system. Any charge should be submitted as soon as possible after the event takes place.

2) The judicial advisor may conduct an investigation to determine if the charges have merit and/or if they can be resolved by mutual consent of the parties involved on a basis acceptable to the judicial advisor (such as mediation). Such disposition shall be final, and there shall be no subsequent proceedings. If the charges cannot be disposed of by mutual consent, the judicial advisor may later serve in the same matter as the judicial body or as chairperson of the judicial body.

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3) All charges shall be presented to the accused in written form. A time shall be set for a hearing, not less than two (2), nor more than fifteen (15) calendar days after the student has been notified. Maximum time limits for scheduling of hearings may be extended at the discretion of the judicial advisor.

4) The student will be afforded the opportunity to select either a hearing by the full judicial body or a hearing by the judicial advisor. The judicial advisor may require a hearing by the full judicial body when he/she believes such a procedure is in KGSM’s best interest.

5) Hearings shall be conducted by a judicial body according to the following guidelines:

a) The judicial advisor may serve, in a nonvoting capacity, as chairperson of the judicial body.

b) Hearings normally shall be conducted in private.

c) Admission of any person to the hearing shall be at the discretion of the judicial body and/or its judicial advisor.

d) In hearings involving more than one accused student, the chairperson of the judicial body, at his or her discretion, may permit the hearings concerning each student to be conducted together.

e) The complainant and the accused have the right to be assisted by an advisor they choose, at their own expense. The advisor may be an attorney. The complainant and/or the accused is/are responsible for presenting his or her own case, therefore, advisors are not permitted to speak or to participate directly in any hearing before a judicial body.

f) The complainant, the accused and the judicial body shall have the privilege of presenting witnesses, subject to the right of cross-examination by the judicial body.

g) Pertinent records, exhibits and written statements may be accepted as evidence for consideration by a judicial body at the discretion of the chairperson.

h) All procedural questions are subject to final decision of the chairperson of the judicial body.

i) After the hearing, the judicial body shall determine (by majority vote, if the judicial body consists of more than one person) whether the student has violated the specific section(s) of the Student Code with which the student is charged.

j) The judicial body's determination shall be made on the basis of whether it is more likely than not that the accused student violated the Student Code.

6) There shall be a single verbatim record, such as a tape recording, of all hearings before a judicial body. The record shall be the property of KGSM.

7) Except in the case of a student charged with failing to obey the summons of a judicial body or KGSM official, no student may be found to have violated the Student Code solely because the student failed to appear before a judicial body. In all cases, the evidence is support of the charges shall be presented and considered.

B. Sanctions

1) The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student that is found to have violated the Student Code:

a) Warning - A notice in writing to the student that the student is violating or has violated KGSM regulations.

b) Probation - A written reprimand for violating specified regulations. Probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe

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disciplinary sanction if the student is found to be violating any KGSM regulation(s) during the probationary period.

c) Loss of Privileges - Denial of specified privileges for a specified period of time.

d) Fines - Previously established and published fines may be imposed.

e) Restitution - Compensation for loss, damage or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement.

f) Discretionary Sanctions - Work assignments, service to KGSM or other related discretionary assignments.

g) Housing Suspension - Separation of the student from his or her KGSM-referred housing for a definite period of time, after which the student is eligible to return.

h) Housing Expulsion - Permanent separation of the student from KGSM-referred housing.

i) KGSM Suspension - Separation of the student from KGSM for a definite period of time, after which the student is eligible to return.

j) KGSM Expulsion - Permanent separation of the student from all KGSM locations.

2) More than one sanction listed above may be imposed for any single violation.

3) In each case in which a judicial body determines that a student has violated the Student Code, the sanction(s) shall be determined and imposed by the judicial advisor. In cases in which persons other than or in addition to the judicial advisor have been authorized to serve as the judicial body, the recommendation of all members of the judicial body shall be considered by the judicial advisor in determining and imposing sanctions. The judicial advisor is not limited to sanctions recommended by members of the judicial body. Following the hearing, the judicial body and the judicial advisor shall advise the accused in writing of its determination and of the sanction(s) imposed, if any.

4) Other than KGSM expulsion, disciplinary sanctions shall not be made part of the student's permanent academic record, but shall become part of the student's confidential record. Upon graduation, the student's confidential record may be expunged of disciplinary actions other than those regarding housing expulsion, or KGSM suspension or expulsion, upon application to judicial advisor. Cases involving imposition of sanctions other than housing expulsion shall be expunged from the student's confidential record three (3) years after final disposition of the case.

C. Interim Suspension

In certain circumstances, the dean of students/designee may impose a KGSM or housing interim suspension prior to the hearing before a judicial body.

Interim suspension may be imposed only:

1) to ensure the safety and well-being of members of the KGSM community or preservation of KGSM property

2) to ensure the student's physical or emotional safety/well-being or

3) if the student poses a definite threat of disruption or interference with the normal operations of the school

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Appeals

1. A decision reached by the judicial body or a sanction imposed by the judicial advisor may be appealed by the accused student or complainant to the director within five (5) school days of the decision. Such appeals shall be in writing. In cases where the director is the judicial advisor, the appeal shall be directed to the next administrative level.

2. Except as required to explain the basis of new evidence, an appeal shall be limited to review of the verbatim record of the initial hearing and supporting documents for one or more of the following purposes:

a. To determine whether the original hearing was conducted fairly in light of charges and evidence presented, and in conformity with the prescribed procedures giving the complaining party a reasonable opportunity to prepare and present a rebuttal of those allegations.

b. To determine whether the decision reached regarding the accused student was based on substantial evidence, that is, whether facts in the case were sufficient to establish that a violation of the Student Code occurred.

c. To determine whether sanction(s) imposed were appropriate for the violation of the Student Code which the student was found to have committed. (Refer to Article IV (5) (j) for standard of proof.)

d. To consider new evidence sufficient to alter a decision or other relevant facts not brought out in the original hearing, because such evidence and/or facts were not known to the person appealing at the time of the original hearing.

3. If an appeal is upheld, the director shall determine if sanctions are to be imposed or dismissed. Such decision shall be final, and there shall be no subsequent proceedings.

ARTICLE V: INTERPRETATION AND REVISION

A. Any question of interpretation regarding the Student Code shall be referred to the coordinator of student services/designee for final determination.

B. The Student Code shall be reviewed every three (3) years under the direction of the judicial administrator and KGSM Inc.’s home office legal department.

MISCELLANEOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT STATEMENT KGSM cooperates with all city, county or state police forces. Assistance includes providing direct information about a student (as outlined in the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended), delivery of a student to an officer possessing a warrant to be served, delivery of a student to an officer for arrest or providing first-hand information (e.g., witness, victim) about a student during the course of an investigation. REPRODUCTION OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE Reproduction of copyrighted software in violation of KGSM's license agreement with the software owner or applicable copyright law is illegal and prohibited. Students who make, acquire or use unauthorized copies of computer software are disciplined as appropriate under the circumstances. Questions about this should be directed to the program dean. TRADEMARKS Students and/or student organizations wishing to use "KGSM" or any of its trademarks on any of its materials must obtain permission to do so from the Director of Marketing.

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TITLE VI KGSM complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed or national origin.

TITLE IX Title IX of the Education Amendments (P.L. 92-318) of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. KGSM does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. Inquiries or complaints concerning application of Title IX should be referred to the dean of students/designee or to the director of the Office of Civil Rights for the Department of Education in Washington, D.C. KGSM is an educational institution that admits academically qualified students without regard to gender, age, race, national origin, sexual orientation or disability and affords students all rights, privileges, programs, employment services and opportunities generally available. KGSM complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Additional information about this policy or assistance to accommodate individual needs is available by contacting your academic advisor at 877-496-9050 or by contacting: Keller Graduate School of Management Online One Tower Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630/571-7700 800/73-KGSM THIS DOCUMENT SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES ANY AND ALL PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED DISCIPLINARY CODE OF CONDUCT. Dated September 14, 2007

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