2.C.2 Student Rights and Responsibilities
The institution’s policies and procedures related to student rights and responsibilities should include, but not be limited to, provisions related to academic honesty, conduct, appeals, grievances, and accommodations for persons with disabilities.
The outlines university policies, procedures, and regulations that support student freedoms, rights, and responsibilities, including those related to . In addition, the handbook provides an overview of standards for student conduct, academic misconduct, appeals and grievance procedures associated with complaint resolution, Title IX and sexual misconduct, and accommodations for students with disabilities. The , which is found in , is publicly available along with related policies and procedures in the and on the Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability (ORCA) website. ORCA leads adherence to these policies by ensuring campus partners have regular training, regularly communicate with ORCA, and are applying the policies in a consistent manner. Ultimately, ORCA oversees all matters involving student rights and responsibilities, including mediation, guidance for faculty, and dispute resolution. Additional policies associated with the rights and responsibilities of UAF students can be found on the Office of the Chancellor website and include those related to field firearms, alcoholic beverages, alcohol and intoxicants in the field, campus assembly, protection of minors, engagement of enrolled minors, and distance education. More detailed information is provided below for the following student code of conduct policies and procedures.
Academic Misconduct. UAF has developed procedures that address academic misconduct and dishonesty, which apply to examinations, assignments, laboratory reports, fieldwork, practicums, creative scholarship, or other academic activities. Specific examples are outlined in the and . Both of these resources, along with the associated Student Conduct Review Process, are in alignment with . University Regulation R09.02 provides examples of prohibited conduct and outlines the procedures for administering the student conduct process, including reporting, meetings, decision-making, appeals, and interim actions.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct. The UAF Student Handbook outlines the university’s policy on , following . This policy defines prohibited conduct, outlines informal resolution and formal grievance procedures, and describes interim actions and supportive measures. Detailed information about UAF’s specific civil rights processes and procedures can be found on the ORCA website.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. UAF Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides academic and access accommodations to students with long-term and temporary disabilities. The DS website provides information on the nature and eligibility requirements for these disability-related services, which includes policies on note taking, American Sign Language interpretation and transcription, testing, and the use of readers and scribes. These services align with and are offered in consultation with individual students. Support is available from preadmission through graduation and includes disability counseling, faculty and staff training, advocacy, and accommodations that provide equal access to academic and campus life opportunities. The UAF Student Handbook houses the policy on , which includes the formal complaint procedure for denial of services. The process for a student to request reconsideration when an accommodation is denied is documented on the Appeal Process page of the DS website and supplied to the student at the time of registration with ODS. The ORCA website reinforces policy on Accessibility and Accommodation and provides support resources and accommodations, which may include services, acquiring or modifying equipment, providing flexible leave or modifying work schedules, or providing qualified readers or interpreters.
Appeals and Grievance Procedures. UAF’s policies and procedures for student appeals and grievances are aligned with . UAF upholds every student’s right to seek a fair and timely review of decisions that negatively impact them, offering access to a variety of dispute resolution processes. The UAF Student Handbook provides a direct link to , which includes , , , and . The UAF Faculty Senate also has established policies for grade appeals and . Information about the complaint process is also published in the UAF Academic Catalog, which is cross-linked with the UAF Student Handbook and ORCA website, as well as a dedicated ORCA website.
Multiple avenues to ensure students are well-informed about policies and procedures related to appeals and grievances are also provided by UAF. The ORCA website the UAF policies, procedures, and reporting and appeal procedures mechanisms. In compliance with requirements from the U.S. Department of Education, UAF’s Student Consumer Information and State Authorization websites also direct students to complaint-related resources. In addition, information about students’ rights, responsibilities, and freedoms is shared through the UAF Academic Catalog, Student Handbook, various university websites, and during new student orientations.