Rights and responsibilities of a university student

RIGHTS
Rights are legal, social and ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is,
Rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people, according to some legal systems, social convention or ethical theory.
Rights are essential pillars of any society.

Rights of a university student
Students have the right to free inquiry expression and association.
Students have the right to representation on the appropriate, designated bodies.
Students accused of misconduct or of violating university policy have the right to have a determination of their violation or nonviolation in accordance with university procedures. Rights of a university student cont…
Students have the right to protection against improper disclosure of their student records.
Students have the right of access to their personal educational records.
Students have the right to access all policies, rules and decisions concerning their continued enrollment, and to the required course materials and facilities necessary to pursue their studies.

Rights of a university student cont…
Students have the right to educational programs that meet the objectives of the master syllabus, to teaching consistent with those objectives, and to a learning environment that encourages the students' engagement with their education.
Students have the right to be informed by the faculty near the beginning of each course about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and evaluation criteria to be used, and the right to expect that those criteria be employed. Rights of a university student cont…

Students have the right to be evaluated solely on relevant academic criteria and to request and receive timely assessment of their academic work by the instructor, or in the case of graduate students by their thesis. Students have the right of complaint about academic matters if they believe their rights have been violated.
When not covered by another policy, a complaint is properly filed by presenting the issue first to the faculty member. If not resolved, the student may take the issue to the department chairperson. If not resolved at this level, the student may take the complaint to the office of the dean of the academic college.

In instances of disciplinary hearings based on charges brought by the Dean of Students, the student will have the following rights:
1. The right to receive from the Dean of Students a clear notice of the alleged violation in reasonable time to permit adequate preparation of his or her defense.
2. The right to have his or her guilt or innocence determined by an impartial panel.
3. The right to have an advisor present at the hearing. 4. The right to call witnesses and to introduce evidence at the hearing.

Responsibilities

 Responsibility is the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something, or having control over someone. It is also the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.
 Responsibility is the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.  Student responsibility occurs when students take an active role in their learning by recognizing they are accountable for their academic success.

The basic responsibilities of the student include: 1. Respecting the rights of others.
2. Respecting the highest standards of academic integrity and reporting any violations of those standards to the dean of his or her school or college or the Dean of Students for appropriate investigation and disposition.
3. Respecting the property of others, and the property, equipment, facilities, and programs of the University.

Responsible behaviors cont…

4. Refraining from actions that endanger the health, safety, or welfare of oneself, any member of the University community or its guests.
5. Complying with the normative standards, rules, and regulations of the University as well as with federal, state, and local laws.
6. Acting in a civil manner that respects the college learning/social environment and complies with college policies. 7. Utilizing college resources and seeking help when needed.
8. Respecting diverse ideas and opinions.
9. Identifying, developing and implementing a plan to achieve their educational goals.

 Attendance
1. It is the student’s responsibility to attend all the classes specified in the course timetable.
2. Departments may authorise short absences for personal reasons but requests for absences of more than one week must also be approved by the University.
3. If you are unable to attend a class, tell your department/school office or your personal tutor straightaway. Give the reason for your absence and supply appropriate evidence (e.g. a medical certificate). Examinations and assessment
You must submit all assigned work by the set deadline and attend any exams that are part of your course.
Maintaining your personal details
You must notify the university immediately if you change your name, address, telephone number or email address Responsibilities of international students studying on campus If you are an international student you have additional responsibilities. You must:
Have a valid visa, if your visa expires during your course you must renew It.

Summary
Each student’s ability to learn and gain the best possible rewards from his/her college experience depends upon an environment which is conducive to learning activities, and which consistent in observing and implementing these rights and responsibilities.

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