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The rules and regulations governing the actions and interactions of administrative personnel, faculty, and students are intended to ensure that the aims and objectives of the Hellenic American University are accomplished according to the highest standards of academic rigor and ethical behavior.
Academic Misconduct
The HAUniv student is expected to act in a responsible manner, as expected in a university setting, in all activities connected with his or her studies. Instances of cheating, lying, violating courses rules, copyright infringement, or damaging/destroying the University facilities or equipment violate the Code of Student Ethics. If it is determined, by a professor or other appropriate university official, that a student has acted unprofessionally, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action. Such action shall include but not be limited to: a failing grade on the work product, a failing grade in the course, or expulsion from the program. The severity of the action shall be jointly determined by the appropriate Professor and the Academic Standing Committee. The student shall have the right to appeal to the Provost in writing, stating the reason for the appeal. A personal meeting with the provost may be arranged. The Provost’s decision is final. All appeals must be made no later than four weeks from the date of the decision of the Academic Standing Committee or four weeks from the distribution of final grades.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as copying another student’s work, lending work to another student, or representing extracts or whole articles and texts from books or handouts as one’s own work.
Academic Honesty Policy
Every student is expected to produce his/her own work product and will be judged on the merit of that product. If it is determined that a student has plagiarized another’s work, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action. Such action shall include but not be limited to: a failing grade on the work product, a failing grade in the course, or expulsion from the program. The severity of the action shall be jointly determined by the appropriate Professor and the Academic Standing Committee. The student shall have the right to appeal in writing to the Provost. All appeals must be made no later than four weeks from the communication of the Committee’s decision to the student. The decision of the Provost is final.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Hellenic American University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender,sexual orientation, age, religion,physical disability, or veteran status in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athleticor other school-administered programs. Students, as well as academic faculty and staff, are expected to behave in accordance with this policy both inside the classroom and during on-campus university activities or events. Violation of this policy will lead to disciplinary action.
Sexual Harrassment Policy
It is the policy of Hellenic American University to maintain an environment free of all inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment in any form is expressly prohibited. Any individual who engages in any conduct that constitutes sexual harassment or that creates a sexually offensive and/or hostile environment will be subject to appropriate action, up to and including disciplinary action or immediate termination.
Management will promptly and thoroughly investigate all allegations of sexual harassment and will take appropriate corrective action. Any student who believes that a violation of this sexual harassment policy has occurred has the responsibility to report the alleged violation immediately to their mentor or to any other representative of Senior Administration. No adverse action will be taken against any individual who reports allegations of sexual harassment, and all reports will be treated confidentially.
Drug Free Policy
Policy Summary*
Hellenic American University recognizes that drug and alcohol abuse diminishes the integrity of the institution and erodes the strength and vitality of its human resources. It is the intent of the University to educate students and employees about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, and to discourage the illegal possession and distribution of drugs and alcohol.
It is the policy of the Hellenic American University that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, use or abuse of alcohol and/or illicit drugs on the Hellenic American University campus or property owned or controlled by the University is strictly prohibited. All categories of employees and students are subject to this policy and to applicable federal and local laws related to this matter. Additionally, any violation of this policy may result in disciplinary actions.
Standards of Conduct. Hellenic American University employees and students are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, use or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on the University campus, and at off-campus facilities owned or controlled by the University. At off-campus events, to the extent that off-campus activities are considered to be University activities, the standards of conduct (of the act) shall apply, and alcohol shall not be abused by those of the legal drinking age (18 years or older), nor used, possessed or distributed by those who have not attained legal drinking age (18 years or older).
Information & Sanctions: The University will impose appropriate sanction(s) on any employee or student who fails to comply with the terms of this policy. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, including, but not limited to a warning, written reprimand, suspension (with or without pay), dismissal, expulsion, and/or mandatory participation and successful completion of a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved by an appropriate health or law enforcement agency.
Any University employee paid from U.S. federally funded grants or contracts, must notify the University of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring at the University or while engaged in University activities no later than five calendar days of the conviction.
Penalties, including fines and possible imprisonment are contingent upon local authorities’ decisions and law. The University will impose appropriate sanction(s) on any employee or student who fails to comply with the terms of this policy.
All University employees will be informed about the University’s Drug-Free policy upon being hired. Students will be informed during their orientation as well as through their student handbook.
* A full description of the policy is available upon request by authorized agencies.
Student Rights
Appeals
Academic Standing Committees
The Undergraduate Programs and each Graduate Program will have an Academic Standing Committee. Each Committee shall consist of three members: the relevant program director/coordinator and two faculty members appointed by the Provost or the Academic Dean. The Academic Standing Committees will convene to monitor the academic progress of all students at least once each year and on an as-needed basis to hear appeals. The Committees recommend academic honors, places poorly performing students on probation, and issues suspensions and dismissal according to university policies.
The Committees also consider and adjudicate on matters of disciplinary action. Cases will normally be brought forward by a faculty member and/or the Dean of Academic Affairs. The student who has been accused of academic misconduct is entitled to be present.Decisions of the Academic Standing Committee may be appealed to the Provost. The decision of the Provost will be final.
Disciplinary
To appeal a disciplinary decision, a student must first meet with the Professor, Provost or Dean of Academic Affairs who took the disciplinary action to communicate, either verbally or in written form, the reasons he or she believes the action to be unfair or inappropriate. If after that meeting, a disagreement continues to exist, a student may appeal in writing to the Academic Standing Committee. A personal meeting will then be arranged.
The Academic Standing Committee for each program monitors the academic progress of all students each term. It recommends academic honors, places poorly performing students on probation, and issues suspensions and dismissal according to university policies.
Cases will be normally brought forward by a combination of a faculty member and the Dean of Academic Affairs. The Committee shall consist of three members: the relevant program coordinator and 2 faculty members appointed by the Dean of Academic Affairs. The student who has been accused of misconduct should be present. Decisions of the Academic Standing Committee may be appealed to the Provost. The decision of the Provost will be considered final. All appeals must be made no later than the end of the following term in which the incident occurred.
Academic
Students may appeal a faculty member’s decision regarding a grade. To make a formal appeal, a student should communicate to the faculty member, either orally or in written form, the reasons he or she believes the grade to be unfair or inappropriate. If after that meeting, a disagreement continues to exist, a student may appeal in writing to the Academic Standing Committee. A personal meeting will then be arranged.
The Academic Standing Committee for each program monitors the academic progress of all students each term. It recommends academic honors, places poorly performing students on probation, and issues suspensions and dismissal according to university policies.
Cases will be normally brought forward by a combination of a faculty member and the Dean of Academic Affairs. The Committee shall consist of three members: the relevant program coordinator and 2 faculty members appointed by the Dean of Academic Affairs. The student who has been accused of academic misconduct should be present. Decisions of the Academic Standing Committee may be appealed to the Provost. The decision of the Provost will be considered final. All appeals must be made no later than the end of the following term in which the incident occurred.
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