Syracuse University Policies and Procedures

1. Syracuse University Policies and Procedures

2. Why do we care about SU Polices? • All Syracuse University faculty, staff, and students are expected to be familiar with and abide by the University’s policies. • Each policy has its appropriate procedure. • Each policy provides protection for undergraduate and graduate students. • http://supolicies.syr.edu

3. Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy “Syracuse University defines sexual harassment as unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that relates to the gender or sexual identity of an individual & that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating or hostile environment for study, work, or social living. The policy covers activity both on campus and off.” • Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

4. Relevant Policies & Issues Syracuse University: STRONGLY DISCOURAGES sexual relationships between faculty members or administrators and graduate students, and between employees and any subordinates whose work they supervise If relationship develops, report it to supervisor PROHIBITS all employees from pursuing sexual relationships with undergraduate students whom they are teaching or supervising Third-party harassment Fairness

5. Procedure Report Alleged Violation To: • Supervisors such as: Deans, Department Chairs, Administrators, Supervisors, etc. • The Office of Human Resources, including the Office of Diversity & Resolution Process • The Affirmative Action Grievance Committee

6. Syracuse University Athletic Compliance Policy • Syracuse University is an NCAA school • NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association Governs athletic programs

7. NCAA Rules & Regulations NCAA rules prohibit University employees from providing any extra benefit(s) to a currently enrolled student-athlete (or their family or friends).

8. Relevant Issues to Policy • No “Extra Benefits” This means you may not... • Give or accept a gift or loan of any type • Type papers, etc. • Provide transportation • Pay for anything (no matter how trivial) • Provide cell phones • Provide ANY benefits not provided to ALL students. • Offer extra credit or grade boosts

9. Relevant Issues to Policy • No Gambling. This means that you may not... • Gamble or wager on any intercollegiate or professional team. • Provide information regarding student athletes to parties who may use this information for gambling related purposes (e.g. an athlete's grades, sprained ankle, or mental state)

10. Procedure • Report Alleged Violation To: • The Director of Athletic Compliance or the Assistant Director of Athletic Compliance. • The Director of Athletics, an Associate Director of Athletics or an Assistant Director of Athletics. • The Faculty Athletics Representative.

11. Non-Discrimination, Students with Disabilities Policy “…no student with a disability is denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under educational programs and activities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504), & applicable state law.”

12. Relevant Issues to Policy DISCLOSURE, ACCOMODATION, CONFIDENTIALITY • Students with disabilities may choose to self-disclose at any time. • An accommodation is an individualized aid, service, change, or alteration, which is provided to ensure that individual students with disabilities have architectural and programmatic access to the University.” • Disability related information will be treated in a confidential manner in accordance with federal and state regulations.

13. Procedure Documentation of a student’s disability should be from an appropriate qualified professional Office of Disability Services Phone: Voice: (315) 443-4498 TDD: (315) 443-1371 E-Mail: odssched@syr.edu http://disabilityservices.syr.edu/program_overview.php Final determination as to the appropriateness of an accommodation to the University setting is evaluated on a case by case basis. Disability related information will be treated in a confidential manner in accordance with federal and state regulations. Universal Design

14. Academic Integrity Policy All Syracuse University teaching assistants and other student assistants will: • Appreciate the value of academic integrity. • Recognize the importance of reporting suspected incidents of academic dishonesty to the instructor of record. • Understand that the instructor of record is ultimately responsible for promoting and monitoring responsible and ethical behavior and work with the instructor of record to promote academic integrity.

15. Relevant Issues to Policy • Know the course and the instructor’s policy on late work, citation practices, shared work, testing procedures, and attendance for your course. • Explore ways of discouraging academic dishonesty • Pedagogy not Policing

16. Procedure • If you suspect a violation, it is strongly recommended that you discuss your concerns with the student. • The instructor of record is required to report a violation to the Academic Integrity Coordinator of the college within five days of deciding if the suspected behavior was a violation of the policy. For this reason, report the incident to the instructor immediately. • The consequences for violations in your classes are up the instructor of record if you are a teaching assistant.”

17. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Syracuse University fully complies with the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and with procedures recommended by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. This legislation gives students the following rights with respect to their education records: Individual Responsibility I. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. II. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. III. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. Specific exceptions include: IV. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Syracuse University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. V. The right to prevent disclosure of any and all types of personally identifiable information that Syracuse University has designated as "Directory Information."

18. Relevant Issues to Policy & Procedure • Faculty and staff (TAs) are prohibited from sharing a student’s private and academic information without written consent from the student. This includes withholding information from parents and other students. • In order to preserve the privacy of students, TAs should avoid emailing grades to students, particularly if the student is using a non-SU email account. TAs should also avoid using public areas or “boxes” to collect and return student materials. TAs should also avoid publicly displaying student grades. If this practice is done, TAs should not use any identifying information that could be traced back to the student.

19. Religious Observance • Syracuse University recognizes the diverse faith traditions represented among its campus community and supports the rights of faculty, staff, and students to observe according to these traditions. All University offices are asked to be sensitive to the needs of faculty, staff, and students who are observing a religious holiday when scheduling meetings and events.

20. Relevant Issues to Policy & Procedure • Faculty are asked to make appropriate accommodation for students' observance needs by providing an opportunity to make up any examination, study, or work requirement that is missed because of an absence due to a religious observance, provided the instructor has been notified no later than the end of the second week of classes. • Students are to notify instructors via MySlice. There is a link under the Student Services/Enrollment.

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