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ACADEMIC STANDARDS

The implementation of all academic and program guidelines will be in addition to those existing policies and standards of the University and the College.

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Policies concerning academic progression, probation, and dismissal are specified in the Academic Policy Handbook. A copy of theHandbook may be obtained from the Office of Student Services.

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Students must observe pre-requisites stated in the current Florida A&M University catalog.

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Any student in the professional program who is subject to academic probation or dismissal must submit a re-admission application to be reviewed by the COPPS Admissions and Academic Standards Committee.

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Students are required to file an application with the Florida Board of Pharmacy for registration as an intern at the time they are enrolled in the College of Pharmacy Professional Program.

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Students are expected to observe the professional dress code. A copy of the Dress Code may be obtained from the Office of Student Services.

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Students are required to attend the Professional Pharmacy Forum Series.

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Students will be notified of their site assignment for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) at the earliest possible time to enable them to make relocation arrangements. APPE sites arelocated in Jacksonville, Miami, Tallahassee, and Tampa. Althoughstudents may request specific sites, each site has limited enrollment. Students are responsible for housing and other living expenses when assigned to APPE sites. Please Note: There maybe additional expenses for drug screening and background checks.

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New and

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Undergraduate

STUDENT GUIDE

Version 4 October 13, 2007

The Florida A&M University and The Florida State University

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................4

II. ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ..........4

a. Academic Advisement .......................................................................................................................... 4

b. Academic Learning Compacts......................................................................................................... 4

c. Career Services ..................................................................................................................................... 4

d. Dean’s Signature............................................................................................................................... 5

e. Engineering E-Mail Account ............................................................................................................... 5

f. Engineering Library............................................................................................................................. 5

g. Excused Absences ................................................................................................................................. 5

h. Final Examination Schedule ............................................................................................................ 5

i. Final Examination Scheduling Conflict.............................................................................................. 5

j. Graduation Check ................................................................................................................................ 5

k. Recruiting Fairs ................................................................................................................................ 5

l. Scholarships .......................................................................................................................................... 5

m. Transportation to the College of Engineering................................................................................ 5

n. Counseling Services at Florida A&M University and Florida State University.......................... 6

o. Physical and Learning Disabled Student Support Services .............................................................. 6

III. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS .......6

a. Admission to an Engineering Major:.................................................................................................. 6

b. Course Prerequisite and Co-requisite Policy ................................................................................. 7

c. Dropping a Course ............................................................................................................................... 7

d. Grading Policies: .............................................................................................................................. 7 i. Grade Changes and Grade Appeals .................................................................................................... 7 ii. Minimum Course Grade Requirement............................................................................................ 7 iii. Use of plus or minus (+/-) grades .................................................................................................. 7

e. Pre-Engineering Requirements (effective summer 2007).................................................................. 7

f. Engineering Degree Progression Policy (effective summer 2007) ................................................... 9

g. Engineering Repeat Course Policy (effective summer 2007) ........................................................... 9

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h. Retroactive Course Withdrawals .................................................................................................... 9

i. Readmission to an engineering major................................................................................................. 9

j. Residence Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 9

k. Summer Residence Requirements................................................................................................... 9

l. Transfer Credit Evaluation ................................................................................................................. 9

m. Withdrawing from the University................................................................................................. 10

n. Class Suspension............................................................................................................................. 10

o. Official Student Excuse ...................................................................................................................... 10

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I. Introduction

Welcome to the Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering. We are very pleased that you have chosen to study engineering at our College. As you may know, the College is a joint program between Florida A&M and Florida State universities. Between the two institutions, we have a total of almost 2000 engineering students enrolled in one of our six undergraduate degree or pre-engineering programs. The six undergraduate degree programs are:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

All of our undergraduate degree programs are accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The Office of Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Curriculum is responsible for the administration of academic policies and procedures at the College and for providing academic services to students. We have published this guide to provide new and returning students with essential information you will need for the 2007-2008 academic year. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions or need more information. Our office is located in Room B-223, with many student services also available in Room B-111. Both locations are on the “B” side of the College of Engineering building. We can also be reached by phone at (850) 410-6423, via email at [email protected], or on the web at www.eng.fsu.edu.

II. Academic Resources and Student Support Services a. Academic Advisement Students are strongly encouraged to seek academic advising each semester. The Office of Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Curriculum provides advising services to pre-engineering students in Room B-111. All other engineering students should contact their major department for advising information. Contact information for each major is given below. Table I: College of Engineering Academic Advisors Major Email Contact Phone Contact Room Location Pre-engineering [email protected] 850-410-6423 B-111 Chemical Engineering [email protected] 850-410-6149 A-131 Civil [email protected] 850-410-6139 A-129 Computer [email protected] 850-410-6456 A-341 Electrical [email protected] 850-410-6456 A-341 Industrial [email protected] 850-410-6345 A-231 Mechanical [email protected] 850-410-6336 A-229 b. Academic Learning Compacts Academic Learning Compacts (ALC) for all undergraduate degree programs can be found at http://www.eng.fsu.edu/outcomes

c. Career Services Satellite FAMU and FSU career services offices are located in Room B-226. Students may obtain information on career advising, resume writing, interviewing skills, and internship opportunities.

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d. Dean’s Signature You may go to Room B-111 at the College to obtain the signature of the academic dean. For most documents, you will also need a signature from your departmental academic advisor. Use Table I given above to locate your advisor. e. Engineering E-Mail Account Engineering students should obtain an engineering email account to receive important information from the College. This is a separate account from the one given to you by your home university. To obtain an account, you must first complete a verification form (available in Room B-111 at the College) and have it signed by a departmental representative or your academic advisor (see Table I given above). Bring your form and a valid university ID to Room A-332 and you will be issued an engineering email account. f. Engineering Library The College of Engineering Library is located in Room A-225. Students have access to databases, full-text e-journals and e-books, and the library catalog. The Library Staff is available to assist students in locating materials needed for coursework. The Library can be reached at 850-410-6328 or via email at [email protected]. g. Excused Absences Pre-engineering students should come to Room B-223 to request an excused absence. All other majors should see their departmental advisor listed in Table I. An excused absence does not necessarily excuse you from any missed course work. You must contact your course instructor to determine if you are eligible for any make-up assignments. Students should request an excused absence immediately upon their return to campus and must bring verifiable documentation to justify the excuse. Excessive delay in requesting an excused absence or proving appropriate documentation may result in the request being denied. Deliberately providing false, forged, or misleading documentation may result in academic sanctions applied against the student. h. Final Examination Schedule The College of Engineering (COE) publishes its own final examination schedule for all courses taken at the engineering campus. This schedule may be different from that used at either FAMU or FSU. The COE final exam schedule can be found at http://www.eng.fsu.edu typically near the beginning of each semester. Students should follow the main campus final exam schedule for all of their main campus courses and the engineering final exam schedule for all of their engineering courses. Students are encouraged to check on their final exam schedule prior to making any end-of-the-semester travel arrangements. i. Final Examination Scheduling Conflict By agreement with both universities, any engineering final exam that conflicts with a main campus final exam must be rescheduled. You should, therefore, contact your engineering course instructor as soon as you are aware of the conflict to schedule a make-up final examination for your engineering course. j. Graduation Check Two semesters prior to a student’s expected graduation date, he or she should request a “Graduation Check” from his or her departmental academic advisor. k. Recruiting Fairs The College hosts a recruiting fair every fall and spring semester. These fairs provide students with an opportunity to explore full-time, co-op and internship employment or obtain information to pursue advanced degrees at graduate schools. Dates regarding upcoming recruiting events arre posted on the College website and broadcast to engineering email accounts. l. Scholarships The College provides a limited number of scholarships to qualified engineering students. Students may visit the College’s scholarship website at http://www.eng.fsu.edu/scholars.php for more information. m. Transportation to the College of Engineering StarMetro operates a shuttle bus (Bus #43) Monday through Friday (holidays excluded) between Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and the College of Engineering campus. A map of the route is given below. The first bus leaves from FSU’s University Center A at 7:00 a.m., the FAMU Set at 7:10 a.m. and arrives at the engineering campus at 7:30 a.m. Subsequent busses leave FAMU at 10 minutes past

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the hour and leave FSU at 35 minutes past the hour. Busses leave the engineering campus every hour on the hour to FAMU’s main campus and every hour on the half hour to FSU’s main campus. The last bus leaves the engineering campus for FAMU at 5:00pm and leaves for FSU at 5:30pm. Please see the engineering web site http://www.eng.fsu.edu/students for evening and weekend bus information.

Engineering Shuttle Bus Route #43

n. Counseling Services at Florida A&M University and Florida State University Both universities provide a confidential and safe environment for students to explore and resolve issues and concerns which may affect his or her mental health. FAMU engineering students may seek counseling support by visiting the Office of Counseling Services located in the Sunshine Manor on FAMU's main campus (phone number: 850-599-3145 or 850-599-3146); while FSU engineering students may go to the University Counseling Center/ located on the 2nd floor, in the Student Life Building on FSU's main campus (phone number: 850-644-2003). o. Physical and Learning Disabled Student Support Services Both universities offer support to physical and learning disabled students. This support is available at: FAMU: Learning Development Evaluation Center

667 Ardelia Court Tallahassee, FL 32307 (850) 599.3180

FSU: Student Disability Resource Center 97 Woodward Ave, South

108 Student Services Building Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167 (850) 644-9566 (VOICE) | (850)644-8504 (TDD)

III. Undergraduate Academic Policies and Requirements a. Admission to an Engineering Major: After a pre-engineering student satisfies pre-engineering requirements (listed below in Section e), he or she may visit Room B-111 at the College to initiate a change of major to his or her intended engineering major. .

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b. Course Prerequisite and Co-requisite Policy It is the policy of the College of Engineering that a student must achieve a satisfactory grade (“C” or better) in all prerequisites to an engineering course prior to enrolling in it. Concurrent registration in an engineering course and its prerequisite is not permitted. All co-requisites of an engineering course must be taken concurrently or prior to enrolling in the engineering course. Students are responsible for knowing the prerequisites for each engineering course in which they are enrolled. They may request this information from the course instructor or departmental academic advisor. A student, therefore, may not use “lack of proper prerequisites” as a justification for a grade appeal or retroactive course withdrawal. Engineering academic departments also reserve the right to administratively cancel the course enrollment of any student who does not meet course prerequisites at any time during the semester with no refund of tuition and fees. c. Dropping a Course Undergraduate engineering students may “drop” (or withdraw) from any course in the current semester prior to semester deadline established by the College of Engineering. You may wish to drop a course if you feel you will not obtain a passing grade in the course. There may be financial aid implications when dropping a course, so you should contact your Financial Aid Officer. The Course Drop/Withdrawal deadline is posted on the College of Engineering webpage each semester and provided in an email sent to all engineering accounts. This deadline may be different from the one used on the main campus. After this deadline, NO requests for a course withdrawal will be granted, except for a verified (1) medical emergency, (2) military service, or (3) administrative error. Students will be responsible for the grades they receive in all courses enrolled in the semester after the course withdrawal date. Students wishing to withdraw from the university by dropping all of their courses should see the section below labeled “Withdrawing from the University.” d. Grading Policies:

i. Grade Changes and Grade Appeals Students should immediately contact their course instructor if they feel there is an error in their final course grade. If the course instructor is not available, the student should contact the academic advisor of the department offering the course. A change of grade may be granted due to a calculation or recording error. A student may also appeal a grade if they feel the course grading policy was not applied correctly, and they are unable to resolve the discrepancy with the course instructor. Students may contact the Associate Dean’s Office for more information. All grade changes must be made within one year of the course attempt, or the request for the change of grade will be denied.

ii. Minimum Course Grade Requirement The College requires that all engineering students earn a grade of “C” or better in all engineering courses which apply toward the degree. A waiver of one course grade of “D” may be requested. See your departmental academic advisor for more information.

iii. Use of plus or minus (+/-) grades It is the policy of the College not to assign “plus and minus (+/-)” grades for undergraduate engineering courses. e. Pre-Engineering Requirements (effective summer 2007) All first-year engineering students (first year in college or first-year transfer students) are initially coded as pre-engineering students until they satisfy the following pre-engineering requirements: (1) A grade of “C” or better in EGN 1004L - First Year Engineering Laboratory (1 hour). One repeat attempt is permitted. A transfer student may be eligible for an exemption of this requirement provided the student has completed requirement (2) listed below upon matriculation to the College of Engineering. Please email [email protected]\ for more information.

(2). Students must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better and achieve a grade of “C” or better, from any institution attended, in Calculus I , Calculus II, General Chemistry I and General Physics I to be admitted to an engineering major. Intended chemical engineering students shall replace General Physics I with General Chemistry II. A single repeated attempt in only one of the four (4) courses listed above with no more than one grade of “C-“ is allowed.

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Any student who needs two repeated attempts to complete the four courses or has two or more grades of 'C-" may be considered for continuation in engineering if additional grade and coursework requirements are satisfied. See (e.3) below. Any student who needs more than two repeated attempts to complete the four courses listed above does not satisfy this requirement and will not be allowed to continue in the engineering program. There are NO exceptions to this requirement. Grades of “W” are not considered as a repeated attempt. Pre-engineering students are strongly encouraged to contact an academic advisor prior to enrolling in any of the four retention course to ensure they have completed the proper course prerequisites. Table II below provides a concise summary of this requirement: Table II Summary of Pre-Engineering Course Requirements Number of repeated attempts

in the four courses* Number of grades of C-

obtained in the four courses* Eligibility Status

3 or more N/A Not eligible to continue

2 N/A Provisional

(Must satisfy additional course requirements)

2 or more Provisional

(Must satisfy additional course requirements) 1

0 or 1

Eligible to continue

2 or more Provisional

(Must satisfy additional course requirements) 0

0 or 1

Eligible to continue

* Calculus I, Calculus II, Chemistry I, and Physics I. Intended ChE majors shall replace Physics I with Chemistry II. (3) A student who needed two repeated attempts to complete the four courses or has two or more grades of 'C-" may be considered for continuation in engineering if additional grade and coursework requirements are satisfied. These additional requirements are determined by each academic program. They give the student a final opportunity to demonstrate that he or she may have the academic ability to successfully complete an engineering program. The additional course and grade requirement will depend on the student’s intended major. Table III provides a listing of the additional requirements for the 2007-2008 academic year. Students must satisfy the requirement on their first graded attempt. Table III Additional Course and Grade requirements

Intended Major Additional Course(s) Grade Requirement* Chemical Engineering ECH-3023 Mass and Energy Balances C or better

Civil Engineering EGM-3512 Engineering Mechanics B or better Computer Engineering EEL-3111 Circuits I C or better Electrical Engineering EEL-3111 Circuits I C or better

MAC-X313 Calculus III

C or better

Industrial Engineering

EGN-3443 Statistical Topics in IE B or better

Mechanical Engineering

Complete Department Math/Physics Competency

Test

70% or better score

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* Students must satisfy the requirement on their first graded attempt.

f. Engineering Degree Progression Policy (effective summer 2007) Any full-time engineering student with a term GPA below 2.0 for two consecutively enrolled semesters will be automatically transferred into the pre-engineering major. They will no longer be permitted without special permission to enroll in 4000-level engineering courses. A student may be re-instated back into his or her original major only upon recommendation from the Council of Academic Program Coordinators (CAPC). Students not recommended for re-instatement will not be permitted to graduate with a degree in engineering. g. Engineering Repeat Course Policy (effective summer 2007) Any student who has repeated attempts in one or more engineering courses may be subject to academic sanctions including but not limited to warning, probation, suspension, or dismissal from the engineering program. Students should contact the department of their engineering major for more information regarding this policy. h. Retroactive Course Withdrawals A student may apply for a retroactive withdrawal from a course in which the student received a grade of “D” or “F” for extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the student. Extenuating circumstances must fall into one of these three categories: (1) medical emergency, (2) military service, or (3) administrative error. Each application is reviewed by a committee of engineering faculty to determine the merit of the request. Applications must be submitted before the deadline set each semester. This deadline will be broadcast to engineering email accounts. Additionally, no application will be accepted for a course that was attempted more than one year from the date the application was submitted. Applications and more information can be found online at http://www.eng.fsu.edu/students. i. Readmission to an engineering major Students who wish to be readmitted to an engineering major will need to first complete an application request for readmission at their home university. For students in good academic standing at time of the readmission, their major department will review their application to determine if the student will be readmitted. Any student who is not in good academic standing (e.g. suspension, dismissal, expulsion, etc) at the time of readmission will also need to complete an “Engineering Appeals Application” to be reviewed by the College. This form is available online at http://www.eng.fsu.edu/students. If you have any quastions, please go to Student Services, room B111. Please note it may take up to one semester to review requests for readmission. So, students are encouraged to apply early. Please email [email protected] more information. j. Residence Requirements The last thirty (30) semester credit hours must be completed in residence at your home institution which includes the College of Engineering. A maximum of six (6) credit hours of the final thirty (30) hours may be completed at another university with approval from your departmental academic advisor and the academic dean. k. Summer Residence Requirements All undergraduate students are required to earn at least nine (9) semester hours prior to graduation by attending one or more summer terms. This requirement can be fulfilled in any of the eleven (11) State University System Public Universities in Florida. Your home university may waive the application of this rule in cases of unusual hardship to the individual. Forms are available in Room B-111. l. Transfer Credit Evaluation A pre-engineering student wishing to transfer course credits from another higher education institution should contact the Office of the Associate Dean. The Office will make arrangements for the credits to be evaluated by the appropriate academic department and transferred to the student’s transcript. All other students should contact their departmental academic advisor.

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m. Withdrawing from the University Any student who wishes to withdraw from the University in the current semester by dropping all of his or her courses must first obtain permission from the Office of the University Registrar (FAMU students; Room 112 FHAC, 599-3115) or Withdrawal Services (FSU students; University Center A4329, 644-1741). If the engineering dean’s signature is required, students should bring their withdrawal form to Room B-111 at the College. All retroactive withdrawals must be approved by the College of Engineering. n. Class Suspension Classes are not suspended at the College of Engineering unless they are suspended at both institutions. If you are required to attend a university event, you can receive an excused absence. Otherwise, your absence is considered unexcused. In either case, you are still responsible for contacting the course instructor regarding any missed assignments. See item m below. o. Official Student Excuse For Pre-Eng Students Absence from class for cause: (a) participation in recognized university activities, (b) personal illness that is certified or (c) emergencies caused by circumstances over which the student has no immediate control will be excused by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Curriculum. Students are responsible for all assignments, quizzes, and examinations at the time they are due and may not use his/her absence from class as a plea for extension of time to complete assignments or for permission to take make-up examinations or quizzes. Excessively delay in requesting an excused absence or in providing documentation of an approved absence to a course instructor may result in the request being denied or approval being rescinded. The proof provided by the student may be verified. Student must understand that deliberately providing false, forged, or misleading documentation or information for the purpose of obtaining the excused absence may result in academic sanctions against the student including but not limited to probation, suspension or dismissal from the university. Once you change your major out of pre-eng, you must go to your respective Dept. for excuses.

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PURPOSE:Advisement is intended to provide personalized guidance to each student to ensure progress toward completion of degree requirements. The advisement process also provides an opportunity for career guidance and establishes relationships needed for student advocacy in the event of academic or personal difficulties.

POLICY: Each student must understand requirements for graduation. The requirements for graduation are clearly defined in three documents.

1. The University Catalog contains the curriculum, courses, and prerequisites.2. The Computer and Information Sciences Undergraduate Curriculum booklet (commonly called the orange and green booklet) describes the

courses required for graduation, major electives, and the prerequisite course structure. 3. The curriculum planning and progress form (CPPF) contains every course required for graduation. The CPPF is designed so that the student

checks off courses as they are taken. These forms are then used to create the request for graduation. These documents contain annotated notesto reflect reasons and references for any curriculum changes. Copies of the CPPF are available from CIS department office. Both faculty andstudents have access to ALL curriculum planning and progress forms. Faculty may keep a photocopy of the student’s CPPF in the student’sfolder.

PROCEDURE: Each student is assigned an advisor.

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The Department has established three groups of student advisors: Transfer Advisor, First-Time-In-College Advisor, and Continuing Student Advisor.Continuing students do not retain the same advisor throughout their enrollment, but are assigned an advisors based on classification and last name. This“pipeline” form of advising introduces redundancy as a quality control for the advise ment process.

Advisor-assignments are made each semester. The student-advisor assignments are posted on bulletin boards and are available in the CIS office. The assignments will be posted on the CIS website.

POLICY: Each student has access to a qualified Advisor for curriculum and career planning.Each faculty member is provided with an advisement handbook. Informal training is given to new faculty members by experienced faculty. One facultymember serves as the advisement ”lawyer” responsible for providing consistent answers to questions where rules are ambiguous or missing.Students access the advisor by appointment or by walk-in during the advisor’s office hours or free time. During certain periods, advisors extend hoursof availability to advisees. POLICY: An up-to-date academic record is maintained for each student.The advisor maintains a record of the advisement session with the student.

PROCEDURE: Each student must take a professional development course.

The student is exposed to career possibilities.

The student is trained to conduct a job search: resumes, interviewing, and company re search.

The student is encouraged to apply for internships.

The student is expected to evaluate career options and seek career counseling, as nee ded.

POLICY: A formal advisement period is set aside each term.

Although advisement may occur throughout the academic year during regular office hour s and by special appointments, formal advisement is conducted twice a semester for a one-week period. The two one-week periods occur during pre-registration (after midterm) and during registration (prior to thesemester). During these formal advisement periods, faculty extend their office hours. Students make appointments or meet with the faculty during officehours that have been set aside for advisement. In addition to the formal and informal advisement, the department offers advisement for incomingfreshmen during the week before classes start.

POLICY: The student must seek advisement before registering for courses.

PROCEDURE: The CIS Departmental Advisor places all students on Academic Advisement Hold until the student has been advised.

The CIS department maintains an official folder on each student majoring in the depar tment. This folder is established upon acceptance into themajor. This folder contains all transcripts issued by the university along with copie s of documents related to the student’s progress through thecurriculum. This data is available to the advisor to support the advisement process.

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To ensure that advisement occurs, authorization for online registration is withheld until the student has met his assigned academic advisor. Uponcompletion of an advisement session, the advisor removes the student’s academic advisement hold.

PROCEDURE: Formal advisement is conducted as follows.

A continuing student is responsible for maintaining his curriculum planning and progress form (CPPF) that specifies exact course requirements for the curriculum in effect when the student matriculated. Since this form is the primary basis for advising the student, the student is expected to update it to reflect all courses taken and currently being taken, before seeing the advisor.

A schedule of courses are published on the University web site.1. The advisor sends an email to all assigned advisees to remind them that the (formal) scheduled advisement period is approaching. Students

are directed to make an advisement appointment via email. 2. Students are asked to bring with them to advisement the following: A.) Copy of unofficial transcript from the OurFAMU system. B.)

His/Her copy of the curriculum planning and progress form (CPPF), which is the primary basis for advising the student. The CPPF should beupdated prior to the advisement session to reflect all courses passed and currently being taken.

3. The advisor reviews the student’s transcript and CPPF to ascertain the overall student performance. If performance in unsatisfactory, theadvisor may counsel with the student to devise an action plan for improving performance.

4. The CPPF is updated or completed to check off the courses that the student is eligible to take during the upcoming semester. 5. The student and advisor decide upon a list of courses the student is qualified to take. The schedule of courses, which is published by the

university specifying the times and sections of the courses being offered is consulted to select the list of courses. 6. The student or advisor fills out the Academic Advisor Form (AAR) listing some or all the qualified courses, based on the course offering for

term at hand. 7. The advisor signs the completed AAR and checks the student’s status on OurFAMU. If the student has an Academic Advisement Hold, the

advisor removes the hold upon completion of the advisement session.8. The student registers on OURFAMU during their scheduled period. 9. The advisor maintains copies of all documents (unofficial transcript, CPPF, AAF, and other) and inserts them into the students’ academic

advisement folder.

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Policy on Academic Honesty and Ethical Conduct of Students

A. Introduction

As a limited-access professional degree program, the School of Architecture requires from faculty, staff,and students alike a standard of conduct that is above reproach. The policy described herein is authorizedby FAMU Rule 6C3-4.002, Florida Administrative Code, and defines the limits of acceptable studentconduct, the process for determining whether or not a student has conducted himself or herself in anunethical or unprofessional manner, and sets policy that the School's objective in providing this documentis to guide students in proper and acceptable conduct and to provide for a fair evaluation of the actions offaculty, staff, and students whenever those activities are called into question. This policy incorporates byreference the Florida A&M University Student Code of Conduct. (Faculty and staff conduct is regulated bya separate policy, including applicable portions of collective bargaining agreements.)

B. Policy

The degrees awarded by the School of Architecture are indications that the faculty considers the graduateto be trustworthy and committed to protecting the interest, health, safety, and well being of clients and thepublic in all his or her future work.

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Any act by a student which is intended to or has the effect of deceiving instructors, the School, or theUniversity about a student's actual knowledge and academic competency is a violation of the trust that thepublic invests in our degrees and our graduates.

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Any act of deception committed or attempted by a student casts doubt on that student's competency notonly in the area in which the deception has occurred but in all other areas as well. Such an act may createso serious a breach of trust that the School is unable to assure the public of the student's trustworthinessand competency, as implied by the granting of a degree. If the School's trust in a student is irreparably lost,it has not choice but to dismiss the student from the School.

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Any student who has direct personal knowledge of or witnesses unethical or unprofessional conduct byanother student is honor-bound to report this to a faculty member or the Dean. Any member of the facultyor staff of the School of Architecture who has reason to believe that actual or attempted unethical orunprofessional conduct has occurred is obligated to pursue applicable School procedures to determine the

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responsibility of the Student. Failure to meet this professional responsibility is considered to beunacceptable conduct.

C. Unethical Conduct

The following examples are intended to help clarify the limits of acceptable student conduct. While theseexamples are extensive, they are not comprehensive. Certain actions may be determined in accordancewith School and University policies to be unacceptable, even though they are not specifically listed below.

Cheating on exams, quizzes, projects, or homework is unacceptable. Students found to havecheated on an exam will, at a minimum, receive a grade of "F" in the course and a letter ofreprimand from the Dean. A copy of the letter will be placed in the student's file. In extremecircumstances, the student may be dismissed from the School of Architecture. Examples of cheatingare:

Surreptitious use of non-permissible information sources brought into a closed book exam.Copying from others during an examination or quiz or on homework.Communicating exam questions or answers prior to or during an exam.Taking an exam for another student or having another student take an exam for you.Possessing answers to exam questions obtained by improper means before the scheduledexam.Using project materials that are not authorized.Using unauthorized electronic devices in taking examinations.Obtaining information from others during a take-home exam.

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Plagiarism in papers, assignments, or studio projects is unacceptable. Students found to haveplagiarized the work of another person will, at a minimum, received a grade of "F" in the course anda letter of reprimand from the Dean. A copy of the letter will be placed in the student's file. In extremecircumstances, the student may be dismissed from the School of Architecture. Plagiarism involvessubmitting any work done by others, including your fellow students, without accurateacknowledgment. Examples of plagiarism are:

Statements copied directly or paraphrased without acknowledgment.Illustrations that are photographed, photocopied, or traced without acknowledgment.Papers written by commercial term paper or "research" firms or receiving editorial help thatexceeds simple proofreading on papers, thesis, etc.

2.

Excessive cooperation on out-of-class assignments is a form of cheating and is unacceptable. Withregard to issues to excessive cooperation on projects or homework assignments, faculty areexpected to provide clear advance instructions and criteria for evaluation so that students may knowwhat is expected of them. The student is, in turn, responsible for being sure he/she knows andunderstands these.

3.

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Students are encouraged to work together, exchange notes, and discuss and debate all academicissues. However, students may not submit someone else's work as his/her own, whether or nothe/she is in the same class. Students who have been assisted in completion of models or drawingsmust acknowledge who provided the assistance and the nature of the assistance. The student'sresponsible professor should be made aware of the student's assisted activity before it is undertakento assure that is occurs within acceptable bounds. The student is expected to acknowledge and givecredit to all those who assisted in this regard. Typing by others is accepted in most cases. Studentsfound to have cheated on an assignment will, at a minimum, receive a grade of "F" on theassignment and a letter of reprimand from the Dean. A copy of the letter will be placed in thestudent's file.

Making false or misleading statements on official document of the School is unacceptable. Thisincludes remaining in a class for which one does not possess the necessary prerequisites, fraud,misrepresentation in seeking excused absences from class, and other such falsification. Studentsfound to have made false or misleading statements on official documents will, at a minimum, receivea letter of reprimand from the Dean. A copy of the letter will be placed in the student's file. Studentsregistered improperly for a course will receive a grade of "F" or be administratively dropped from thecourse.

4.

D. Unprofessional Conduct

Theft, destruction, or willful damage of property belonging to another person or the School and fighting areunacceptable conduct and constitute grounds for dismissal from the School, as well as legal action by theUniversity.

1.

While the School values student pursuit of practical experience in architecture and the building industryand appreciates the need of many students to work while completing their degrees, students must notenter into situations which are in fact, or may be perceived to be, practicing architecture without a license.This may include, but is not limited to, the following:

Falsifying or misrepresenting the extent of one's education, training, or experience.Making statements that could reasonable cause an ordinarily prudent person to misunderstand or bedeceived about one's qualifications to perform work.Using the title "architect" or doing work that is in the province of a licensed architect unless one isregistered in the state in which he/she practices. Law specifically prohibits this.

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SOA COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

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A. Procedures for Complaints Filed Against a Student by a Faculty Member

The intent of these procedures is to resolve issues involving suspected violations of the School's Policy onAcademic Honesty and Ethical Conduct in an informal manner that maintains the student's presumption ofinnocence and provides a full and fair evaluation of the compliant while minimizing the number of personsinvolved. Faculty is encouraged to first attempt to resolve an issue individually with the student.

When a faculty member has reason to believe that a student has acted in a manner inconsistent withthe school's "Policy on Academic Honesty and Ethical Conduct," the faculty member must takeaction. For purpose of this policy, reason to believe that a student has acted in a mannerinconsistent with the School's policy shall include the written first-hand report of a witness; evidencefrom two or more class examinations, projects, or assignments that are so substantially similar as toimply an illicit sharing of information or plagiarism; or some other form of physical evidence.

1.

If the student and faculty member cannot reach resolution of the issue, the faculty member shallconvene a meeting with the student and two other faculty members or administrators. (The facultymembers/administrators shall be taken in turn from a list of names kept by the administration for thepurpose of equitable rotation.) The student shall be asked to explain the origin of his or her work, orto provide whatever explanation for the similarities of work, or explanation of the actions reported,that he or she considers to be appropriate. It shall be presumed that an inability by the student tooffer a plausible explanation for his or her actions or for the origin of the work shall be consideredsufficient proof to warrant further action by the School.

2.

If it is the unanimous conclusion of this committee that the student has violated the School's "Policyon Academic Honesty and Ethical Conduct," the committee will submit to the Dean and the student awritten report including copies of all student, and their recommendations for disciplinary action. Thethree faculty members on the committee must sign this report. If the committee is not unanimous inits conclusion, the matter is dropped, and the student is presumed to have complied with theSchool's policies.

3.

The student may request a review of the committee's recommendation in accordance withparagraphs II.B.3 through II.B.7 of this document within five days of receipt of the recommendation.If the dean receives no such request, he/she will decide on and enforce disciplinary action againstthe student. The Dean may consider any previous disciplinary actions against the student in makingthe final decision as to how the compliant will be resolved. A copy of the finding of the Dean will besent to the student, the compliant committee, and the faculty member involved.

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B. Procedures for Grade Appeals Filed by Students

It is the intent of the School of Architecture to provide a fair and consistent procedure for resolving student

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complaints pertaining to academic matters. The rules specified are designed to encourage the student,before filing a complaint, to resolve the complaint by conferring with those involved. Therefore, when astudent wishes to have an academic decision reviewed by the School of Architecture (concerning, forexample, a course grade or other issue directly related to an architecture course), the student should takethe following steps:

As soon as possible after the occurrence of the decision or event in question, the student shouldattempt to resolve the issue with the instructor of the course to which it is related.

1.

If the issue remains unresolved, the student should ask his or her academic advisor to meet with theinstructor and the student to attempt to help resolve the matter. If the instructor is also the academicadvisor, the student should select another faculty member to meet with him/her and the instructor.

2.

If the complaint still remains unresolved, a written statement should be submitted by the student tothe Dean. The statement should include a summary of the meeting with the faculty members(Section II.B.2 above) as well as any other information and documentation to fully describe thesituation. This should be done within five working days after the meeting with the instructor andadvisor. (Also see Section II.C. "General Instructions for Filing Complaints" below.)

3.

The Dean will review the complaint statement and will appoint an Academic Appeal Committee toreview the matter. (For detailed rules concerning the composition, chair, and procedures of thegrade appeal committee, see Sections II.D. and E. below.)

4.

The Committee will review the issue and may elect to obtain additional information throughinterviews, written statements, or a hearing of all parties involved.

5.

The Committee will make a written report and recommendation to the Dean as to how the complaintshould be resolved.

6.

The Dean will make the final decision. A copy of the finding of the Dean will be sent to the student,the Academic Appeal Committee, and the faculty member involved.

7.

C. General Instructions for Filing Complaints

The purpose of a complaint process is to provide redress only after all other processes have beenexhausted. All parties are encouraged to first communicate directly to attempt to resolve problems ordisagreements outside of the complaint procedures. If, after pursuing other avenues, the student still feelsthat a complaint is necessary, the following steps should be taken:

In order to have a complaint reviewed by a complaint committee to the School of Architecture, awritten statement must be filed in person or by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the Deanof the School.

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The statement should contain:

Full name and status in school of the person filing the complaint,A clear and concise account of the facts, including pertinent dates,A summary of the informal steps taken to resolve the complaint (see Sections II.A. 1-4 andII.B. 1-2 above),An indication of whether or not proceedings have commenced before any other Universitycommittee or any state or local agency and the date when commenced.

2.

A complaint may be fairly and reasonably amended as a matter of right at any time before the firstmeeting of the complaint committee and thereafter at the discretion of the committee.

3.

The chairperson of the complaint committee shall cause to be issued and served to the respondentof a complaint a copy of the complaint as it may have been amended.

4.

When a grade appeal is filed in a timely manner, the student may be allowed to progress through thecurriculum until a decision is made.

5.

D. Composition of Complaint Committees

For complaints between faculty or staff and students, the complaint committee shall consist of three facultymembers and two students enrolled in the School of Architecture. Faculty shall be selected from therotation list described in II.A.2 above. If deemed appropriate, the Dean may also appoint a staff member tothe committee.

1.

Complaint committees will exclude any faculty, staff, or students directly involved with the event causingthe complaint.

2.

The National Organization of Minority Architects--Students (NOMAS) and the American Institute ofArchitects--Students (AIAS) will each year jointly nominate to the Dean (providing addresses and phonenumbers) five students to be called upon to serve on such committees so that the committees can beformed with a minimum of delay.

3.

The chairperson of a complaint committee shall be a faculty member.4.

E. Procedures for Complaint Committees

The complaint committee hearing is an investigative hearing called to make a recommendation to theDean. Its finding of facts and recommendations are based upon the testimony taken and evidence shownat the hearing. The committee has the authority and responsibility to conduct its investigation as thoroughlyand prudently as necessary to determine the facts of the situation.

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It is assumed that the information concerning a student's record and all evidence is kept confidential.2.

The complaint committee shall not be bound by the rules of evidence applicable in courts of record in theState of Florida, but all proceeding shall be conducted with regard to fundamental fairness to all parties.

3.

If a complaint or respondent in a complaint case does not agree with the recommendation of the complaintcommittee and /or the decision made by the Dean, the matter may be taken up with the appropriateUniversity authorities.

4.

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Policy on Ownership of Student Work

The School of Architecture often seeks to publicize work done by students and faculty to promote its programs, for recruitment, and for public edification. Likewise, the School is required to show examples of student work to accreditation teams. It is considered an honor and duty for students to have their work selected for those purposes and thus contributes to the advancement of the School. Therefore, students are encouraged to recognize the value to both the School and to the ownership policy stated below.

Student work that is performed to meet the requirements of courses in which students are enrolled and resulting from instruction by faculty and staff employed by the School is understood to be the property of the School. At any time, the School may retain or recap student work for its accreditation, exhibition, teaching, and publication purposes. In keeping with proper scholarly ethical standards, the authorship of any published and exhibited work will be appropriately credited to the student.

The School will give students the opportunity to copy for their records work kept by the School. The School mayalso request and keep student’s portfolios* and other works produced by students for grades. Students who wishto retain a copy of such portfolios and/or work samples are free to do so at their own expense. If the school findsthat the student’s work is no longer needed for public relations or educational purposes, an attempt will be madeto release the work to the student. However, the school cannot guarantee that the work will be returned in itsoriginal condition. No commercial use of student work is allowed without the expressed permission of theUniversity.

*For purpose of this policy “portfolio” means original works and copies of photographs of models.

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Grading Policy for Senior Proficiency Examination

• The Senior Proficiency Examination (Nursing Seminar - NUR 4935) will be administered on the Tuesday and Wednesday before the week designated by the University for final examinations.

• A minimum score of 75 must be achieved on the Senior Proficiency Examination in order

to successfully pass Nursing Seminar – NUR 4935.

• The following strategy will be followed for a student scoring less than 75 on his/her first Senior Proficiency Examination:

o Students with NO upper division course failures may retake the examination TWO times.

o Students with ONE upper division course failure may retake the examination

ONE time. o If unsuccessful on the first retake, students are required to register for NUR 4935

again. o The retake examination will be administered the next semester. o After taking the examination the first time, an "I" grade will be assigned to

students with none or one upper division course failure. The "I" grade will be changed after the successful completion (grade 75 or more) of the retake examination.

o Students unsuccessful after the retake examination will be required to register for

NUR 4935 again. The option of enrolling in NUR 4935 twice is ONLY for students who have no previous upper division failures prior to enrolling in NUR 4935 the first time.

I have read the above policy and fully understand the NUR 4935 grading policy Signature _________________________________________ Date _______________ Effective August 23, 2004 Reviewed: February 13, 2007

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This policy applies to any student who gives or takes information or material and wrongfully

uses it to aid himself/herself or another student in academic endeavors. It shall further include

receiving unauthorized written or oral information from a fellow student. Additionally, it shall

include stealing, buying, selling, or referring to unauthorized written, oral or electronic

information. Further, it may include circumstances that may arise during clinical/professional

experiences such as violation of HIPAA laws and regulations and all other conduct

unbecoming a professional student (i.e. ethical, moral and/or legal).

PROCEDURES:

Alleged violations of the academic honesty policy may be resolved as follows: Step #1 - The instructor or designee (being the first line of contact and the observer/recorder of

the incident) will meet with the student (s) to discuss the incident. This meeting will occur at

the earliest possible time. If possible, this meeting will occur immediately after the occurrence

of the incident or at a mutually agreed to time. If after this meeting and a solution to the issue

has not been found, then the instructor or designee will refer the student to the division

director. The instructor will then complete and sign of the Disruption of the Academic Process

component of the Incident Reporting Form. A copy of this form will be forwarded to the

division director and to the Office of Student Affairs. Step #2 - The student will meet with the division director and if no resolution is reached then

the incident will be referred to the Dean’s Office. The division director will add comments to

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To ensure that the concepts of honesty, truth and integrity are noted and established as essential

values to be held by students at the university and in the SOAHS.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

PURPOSE:

University Regulation 2.013 - Due Process, Other Rights and Responsibilities, University

Catalog - Student Responsibility Section, page 50, Student Handbook, Item (S) - Academic

Honesty Violations, page 55 - 56, number 1 - 5, and SOAHS’ Division specific Student

Handbooks and Policy Manuals.

DEFINITION:

AUTHORITY:

Academic honesty violation is defined as providing or being dishonest in words, deeds, and/or

documents provided to the university and SOAHS administration, faculty and/or staff.

POLICY:

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the Incident Reporting Form and forward this form to the Dean or designee who will meet

individually with the director, the instructor or designee and/or the student(s). If deemed

necessary, a joint meeting may be held. If a resolution is agreed upon, the Dean/designee will

note the resolution on the Incident Reporting Form and once properly signed, copies will be

appropriately distributed. One copy will be placed in the student’s cumulative folder, one copy

maintained by the division director and one copy maintained in the Office of Student Affairs.

Step #3 - If no resolution is reached, then the incident will be referred to the SOAHS

Academic Appeals Committee (See SOAHS’ Academic Appeal/Grievance Policy).

NOTE: If deemed necessary, at any step of the appeal or resolution process, the incident may

be forwarded to the University Judicial Committee within the Division of Student Affairs.

Any student who has more than two incidence of violating the academic honesty

policy will begin the resolution process at step #3.

PENALTY:

All academic honesty violations will result in the issuance of penalties according to the

university regulations and outlined in the student and faculty handbooks. Penalties for

academic honesty violations shall include but not be limited to: reprimand, reduction of grade,

denial of academic credit, invalidation of university credit or the degree based upon such

credit, probation, suspension, dismissal or expulsion. See University Catalog - Student

Responsibility Section, for additional penalties.

Implementation date: 6/28/07

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

DISRUPTION OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESS POLICY

PURPOSE To ensure that the integrity of the academic process is maintained and protected.

AUTHORITY University Regulation 2.012 - Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook (FANG) and

SOAHS’ Division specific student handbooks and policy manuals.

.

DEFINITION Disruption of the academic process is defined as the act or words of a student in a

classroom or teaching environment which in the reasonable estimation of a faculty

member is: a) directs attention away from the academic matters at hand, such as noisy

distractions; persistent, disrespectful or abusive interruptions of lecture, examinations or

academic discussions, or b.) presents a danger to the health and/or safety of the faculty

member or other students.

PROCEDURES Alleged violation of the disruption of the academic process will be handled as follows:

STEP #1 The instructor (being the first line of contact and the observer of the incident) will have a

meeting with the student (s) to discuss the incident immediately after the class or at a

time convenient for the student(s) and the instructor. Prior to or during the discussion

meeting with the student, the instructor will complete the incident reporting form.

If the disruption requires immediate removal of the student (s) from the class, the

instructor will wait until the student is safely removed/leave the class and then

immediately or as soon as possible write up the incident on the Incident Reporting Form.

Afterward, the Division Director and the Dean’s office will be notified (a copy of the

completed Incident Reporting form will be provided) of the incident. A copy of the

Incident Reporting Form will be maintained in the student’s permanent cumulative file. If

the campus police was involved and assisted with the removal of the student, then a copy

of the police report and/or the arrest report should be placed in the student’s permanent

cumulative file and a copy sent to the Division Director and one to the Dean’s office.

STEP #2 After the meeting between the instructor and the student, and if a mutual agreement for a

solution has been agreed upon, the instructor shall note the solution on the Incident

Reporting Form, place a copy of the form in the student’s cumulative file, send a copy of

the form the Division Director, and a copy to the Dean’s office. The incident and the

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solution will be documented and maintained by the Office of Students Affairs in SOAHS.

A copy will be provided to the student.

STEP #3 If no solution is reached during the meeting between the instructor and the student and

the Incident Reporting Form is completed, then a copy of the form should be forwarded

to the Division Director and a copy placed in the student’s cumulative file. The Director

will meet individually with the instructor and the student. If deemed necessary, the

Director may meet jointly with the instructor and the student. If a solution is agreed on,

the Director shall have the instructor note the solution on the Incident Reporting Form,

after which a copy will be placed in the student’s cumulative file, and a copy forwarded

to the Dean’s office. A copy of the Incident Reporting Form will be provided to the

student.

STEP #4 If no solution can be reached by the Division Director, then the incident will be referred

to the Dean’s office for resolution. The Dean or designee will meet individually with the

director, the instructor and/or the student(s). If deemed necessary, the Dean or designee

may meet jointly with the Director, the instructor, and the student. If a solution is agreed

to, the Dean will ask the director to have the instructor note the solution on the Incident

Reporting Form and place a copy in the student’s cumulative file and forward a copy to

the Dean’s office. A copy of the form will be provided to the student (s).

CONSEQUENCES The consequences for the disruption of the academic process will depend on the

seriousness of the disruption and may range from a private discussion (step #1) between

the student and the instructor to which may escalate to a meeting with the Dean or

designee or it may progress to (step #4) dismissal from the affected class. Particularly

serious instances of rowdiness, fighting or other continuous disruption of the academic

process may result in immediate removal from the class and a mandatory meeting with

the Dean or a member of the Dean’s Executive Committee which may result in a possible

suspension or permanent expulsion from the school.

Implementation date: 11/4/2005

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DRESS CODE POLICY PURPOSE To ensure that proper dress attire and etiquette is observed and maintained.

AUTHORITY SOAHS’ Division specific student handbooks and policy manuals

DEFINITION Dress code is defined as the act of wearing clothing, hair style or shoes which do not conform to

the professional standards as outlined in the school or divisional student handbook or the

standards outlined as part of the requirement of an accreditation authority.

This dress code is intended to contribute to the overall professional development of the students

in the School. The purpose of this code is to make the student aware that there is a standard of

professional dress that should be adhered to in order for the student to have a more effective

transition into the professional work place. In addition, the dress code seeks to improve the

overall appearance of students enrolled in SOAHS. This dress code is not designed to discourage

current acceptable attire, but is intended to assist and encourage students who otherwise would

not dress appropriately in an educational setting. Students should consult with instructors

regarding questions about this code.

PROCEDURES All students will be notified in person and given an opportunity to correct any infraction to the

code.

Students are reminded that SOAHS is a professional school and as such, it is expected that

students display an appropriate level of judgment with regard to personal hygiene, grooming and

dress. At no time will the following items of clothing or clothing style be acceptable for students

attending classes in SOAHS.

1. Wearing hats, caps or other head wear in the building*

2. Wearing sunglasses in the building*

3. Wearing fish net and other see-through clothing

4. Crop tops and other bare midriff tops including spaghetti strap blouses

5. Short shorts

6. Athletic type, wide armhole tank tops that expose chest, back or midsection

7. Any clothing with holes and cuts (i.e. jeans, shirts, tops, etc.)

8. Bare feet, thongs or flip flops (i.e. beach or shower shoes)

9. Suggestive, revealing or tight fitting clothing or clothing with inappropriate pictures or

slogans

10. Pants worn below the waistline and/or dragging the floor

11. Wrinkled, dirty or unsafe attire

12. Extreme personal presentation of any type (i.e. body piercing, hair style or tattoos)

The above dress code will be in place on a daily basis for all students in the pre-professional and

professional level courses in SOAHS. A stricter code may be adopted by each division based on

requirements for clinical and internship experiential. In addition, certain classes may have a

specific dress code requirement, which will be outlined in the course syllabus. Students violating

this code may be subject to dismissal from the class and may not be allowed to return until the

violation is corrected.

* Unusual circumstances may alter this requirement.

Implementation date: 10/18/2004

Florida A&M University

School of Allied Health Sciences

Emergency Medical/Illness Policy

Medical emergency/illness is defined as any sudden, unexpected, and unexplainable

change in the physical or emotional condition of a student or faculty, which in the

reasonable estimation: a) directs attention away from the academic matters at hand

(such as noisy distractions, persistent moaning, collapsing or vomiting); b) creates a

possible life affecting change in the classroom; and c) presents a danger to the

health, safety, and/or well being of the faculty member and/or other students.

PROCEDURES:

When an individual experiences a medical emergency/illness during a class, the

following should occur:

1. Immediately stop the class.

2. Immediately make the student or faculty member comfortable.

3. Call (or have a student call) 911, Campus Police and the Office of the Dean. If

a cell phone is available, use it. Use the campus operator if numbers are not

readily available.

NOTE: Campus emergency numbers will be placed in each classroom.

4. Never leave the student or faculty member, even when there are other students

in the area.

5. Keep the student or faculty member talking by asking simple direct questions

(such as: What is wrong? Where does it hurt? Who do you want us to notify,

etc.)

6. Gather specific information for documenting the incident such as:

a. Name (other demographic information such as: address, home

telephone number, SID or SSN if SID is not available, major,

classification, etc.) as appropriate.

b. Record the time and location of incident; circumstances surrounding

the incident.

c. Record if there was a noticeable injury as a result of a fall.

d. Record who was notified (911, dean, relative, campus police, etc.).

e. Record witnesses (obtain names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc.).

7. Contact the Dean’s office after each occurrence and provide verbal and

written documentation of the event.

NOTE: School - wide procedures will not circumvent University Policy and Procedures.

Implementation Date: 9/1/2006

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School of Allied Health Sciences

Emergency Medical/ Illness Incident Report Form

Instructions:

� This form is to be completed immediately following the incident by the faculty member

witnessing the event.

� Please print legibly.

Name of Individual Involved in Incident__________________________

If Student, ID Number______________ Major ________________

Classification _____________

Contact Phone______________

Address_________________________________________________ Date of Incident _______ Time of Incident _________

Location _________________________

Description of

Incident_________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________ .

Name of Witness ________________________________Witness is a:

□ Student □ Faculty Member

Contact Phone ________________Address______________________

Injury/Illness Information: (check all that apply)

� No apparent injury or illness

� Slight injury or illness not requiring professional medical attention

� Injury or illness requiring professional medical attention

� Pre-existing condition

Does individual have a significant medical history? □ Yes □ No If yes,

describe_________________________________________________________

________________________________________

Did an injury occur as a result of an illness? □ Yes □ No If yes,

describe_________________________________________________________

______________________________________________ .

Was medical treatment given? □ Yes □ No If yes, describe

________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________ .

Was corrective action taken to prevent the incident from occurring again?

□Yes □ No If yes,

describe_________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

_______________________________ .

Form Completed By: Name/Title______________________________________________________

Signature_____________________________ Date: ____________________

Florida A&M University

School of Allied Health Sciences

EXCUSED ABSENCE POLICY

PURPOSE:

To help ensure students are informed regarding requirements to obtain a valid excuse for

class absence.

AUTHORITY:

University Catalog, page 34 - Class Attendance Regulations Section School of Allied

Health Sciences Academic Division Student Handbooks and Policy Manuals.

DEFINITION:

An excuse is defined as written request from the Office of the Dean for a student to be

absent from an academic class without penalty.

POLICY:

Excused absences are issued to students in order to prevent academic repercussions from

a legitimate life event. It is not designed to accommodate students who have not acted

responsibly. Per University policy, students can be excused for the following reasons (a)

illnesses, (b) participation in activities, programs, and business as a University

representative, and (c) circumstances or emergencies that are deemed beyond the

student's control.

The following guidelines will be used in determining the appropriateness of an excused

absence being granted:

1. Students will notify their instructor concerning an event that may cause their

absence from class, lab, or a scheduled session. This notice will occur as soon as

the student is aware of the event. Notice should be given in person when possible

and by telephone and/or e-mail if necessary.

2. All requests for excused absences must be made within five (5) school days after

a student is physically able to return to school. Requests made after this period

may not be considered.

3. In order to receive an excused absence from any class or related classroom

activity (i.e. exam, quiz or assignment) due to illness, appropriate documentation or statement from a medical practitioner is required. This statement must be

clearly dated and signed by the medical practitioner, or designee. However, if the

illness does not require medical service, the student must notify the instructor as

soon as possible, if he or she is ill and is unable to attend class(es) or related classroom activity (i.e. exam, quiz or assignment).

4. Students requesting an excuse for participating in University related activities,

programs, or business will submit valid documentation (memo/letter from appropriate department) prior to being excused for missing class.

5. Students with a valid university business excuse should submit these directly to

the instructor for acceptance.

6. An instructor and/or director should be notified as soon as the student becomes

aware that he or she will be absent from a class. In situations involving a student missing class(es) for reasons beyond his or her control, instructors are encouraged

to assess the legitimacy of student's reason for missing class before directing the

student to the Office of the Dean.

7. All requests for excused absences must be submitted directly to the Dean's Office for approval. After a review, confirmation and if approved, copies will be placed

in the Dean's file and in the Student's cumulative/main file. The student will

receive an approved copy to submit to appropriate instructors.

8. An excuse for a class absence (for a reason requiring documentation) will not be

approved without written and valid documentation.

9. Instructors will assist the student in any academic and/or personal arrangements

(if requested) related to attendance. Such assistance will serve to facilitate

continued positive academic performance.

Implementation date: 10/18/2004

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

School of Allied Health Sciences

Incident Reporting Form

DISRUPTION OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESS (Please Print Legibly)

Course: _____________________ Instructor: ___________________________________ Date & Time of incident: _____________ Location : _________________________________

Student’s Name: _______________________________ ID#: __________________________ Home Telephone # _____________________________ Cell # _____________________________

Classification: ____________________ Major: ____________________________

Witness: _________________________________ /___________________________________

#1 #2 Cell # ___________________ Cell # _________________________

Home Telephone # ______________________ Home Telephone #___________________________

Type (s) of Disruption: Check all that apply For additional/specific comments use attached form

__ Talking ___ Use of profanity ___ Fighting

__ Use of cell phone ___Chronic habitual lateness ___ Inattentiveness

__ Reading/passing non-course ___ Academic Dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc. ____________)

related items to others (List)

___Other (describe) _____________________________________

Response to Disruption/Incident: Check all that apply

___ Student left class as requested by instructor ___ Campus Police responded

___ Student issued a verbal warning ___ Student forcibly removed

___ Student issued a written warning ___ Issue resolved by instructor

___ Campus Police called ___ Issue referred to division or dean

___ Other ______________________________________________________ (explain)

If Campus Police was involved, was a police report completed? __Yes __No

Did you receive/request a copy of the police report? __Yes __No

Was the student arrested? __Yes __No

Did you receive a copy of the arrest report? __Yes __No

If there were injuries, did you observe them? __Yes __No

Were there any injuries (to student or instructor) reported? __Yes __No

Injuries observed/reported: ___________________________________________

Results of meeting with student/solution: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Instructor

Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Division Director/Designee

DISRUPTION OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESS

INCIDENT REPORTING FORM (Attachment)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Student (Optional)

Name: ____________________________ Title: _____________________ (Please Print)

Signature: _____________________________ Date: ________________

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Faculty/Staff (Optional)

Name: ____________________________ Title: ______________________ (Please Print)

Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________________

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Division Director/Dean (Optional)

Name: ____________________________ Title: ______________________ (Please Print) Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________________

FormApproved 9/8/05 SOAHS Executive Committee & Faculty

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE

GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

Approved by the Graduate Faculty September, 2007

Revised: April, 2008 1

APPROVAL PAGE

APPROVED Dr. Oghenekome U. Onokpise February 29, 2008 Graduate Program Coordinator Date Dr. Makola Abdullah February 29, 2008 Dean and Director, Land Grant Programs Date Dr. Chanta Haywood May 16, 2008 Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Date Research and Continuing Education

Revised: April, 2008 2

Table of Contents

Admission policies …………………………………………………….. 2 General …………………………………………………………… 2 International students …………………………………………. 3 Special/Conditional student status ………………………… 3

Attendance at Official Graduate Meetings ………………………… 3 Residence ……………………………………………………………….. 3 Major Professor and Supervisory Committee ……………………. 3 Prospectus ………………………………………………………………. 5 Degree Time Limits …………………………………………………….. 5 Program of Study ………………………………………………………. 6 Graduate Credit Hours for the Degree ………………………………. 6 Financial Assistance ……………………………………………………. 8 Doctoral Degree …………………………………………………………. 8 Application for Degree …………………………………………………. 10 Seminars, Thesis and Oral Defense ………………………………….. 10 Assistantships and Scholarships….………………………………….. 12 Appendix ………………………………………………………………….. 14 Master’s Programs ……………………………………………… 15 Graduate Faculty and Research Interests …………………… 21

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POLICIES FOR THE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY AND

AGRICULTURE (CESTA) These policies and procedures are put forth by the graduate faculty of the College of Engineering Science, Technology and Agriculture as a guide for graduate students. Graduate students must also make themselves familiar with the University policies (www.famu.edu and the University General Catalogue) and Graduate School Policies as these may take precedence. It is not the intent of this publication to repeat those policies and information that are set by the University or in the general catalogue, but rather to provide those policies and procedures that are specific to the Graduate programs of the college. All forms required for your graduate degree are found at the School of Graduate Studies and Research web link (www.famu.edu/oldsite/acad/colleges/gds/student.htm). I. ADMISSION POLICIES

a. General For admission into the graduate program in the College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture (CESTA), an applicant must:

i. Have a baccalaureate or a master’s degree in a related field from an

accredited college or university;

ii. Present official scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last two years. A minimum score of 1,000 points on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the aptitude test of the GRE, and (or for MS) a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on the last two years of study for the baccalaureate degree or their highest awarded post-baccalaureate degree is required.

iii. Present official copies of transcripts from all universities attended.

iv. Present three letters of recommendation from someone familiar with the

student’s academic performance in their field of study.

v. Submit a one-page personal statement, discussing the student’s desire for a graduate degree.

vi. Be approved by CESTA’s Graduate Admissions Committee.

Note: For PhD students, the GRE scores will be used in the context of a holistic credential review process and will not be the sole basis for an admission decision.

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b. International Students: In addition to the requirements listed above, official score of 500 or better for MS and 550 or better for PhD on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a 213 on the computer based TOEFL is required for international students whose native language is not English.

c. Special/Conditional Student Status: An individual who does not meet all

requirements for admission may be admitted as a special graduate student for no more than 12 semester hours of coursework, until he/she is admitted, without “special” qualification. A “special” student will not be eligible for financial aid and will not be considered for regular admission if their GPA is less than 2.75. After meeting the specified standards for performance by the Program, the student, in consultation with the Graduate Program Coordinator, may apply for a change to full graduate standing. This request must be approved by the Graduate Committee, and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research.

II. ATTENDANCE AT OFFICIAL GRADUATE MEETINGS

a. Attendance at official CESTA graduate meetings is required; b. Each student will be responsible for obtaining the information shared at these

meetings and any deadlines given pertaining to such information. III. RESIDENCE

a. Master’s Degree A student completing a thesis must register each term in AGG 5976 (Master’s Thesis), for a minimum of one (1) credit hour until the degree is awarded. The master’s degree requires a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester hours and takes approximately twenty-four (24) calendar months for completion.

b. Doctoral Degree

Beyond the first 30 credits counted toward the doctoral degree, students must complete 30 hours in residence at the University of Florida campus, at an approved branch station of the University of Florida Agricultural Experiment Stations or the Graduate Engineering and Research Center, or Florida A&M University.

IV. MAJOR PROFESSOR AND SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

a. The Graduate Program Coordinator shall serve as the student’s initial contact

into the program and will advise the student until a Major Professor is selected or appointed for him/her.

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b. Major Professor: i. The function of the major professor is to serve as the student’s contact and

first line of information. (1) The major professor serves to help, advise, educate and guide the student

on the path of academic success. (2) It is the responsibility of the Major Professor to supervise and approve the

preparation of the thesis. ii. The Major Professor:

(1) Should be approved by the end of the student’s first semester of residence;

(2) Must be a member of the graduate faculty; (3) Must have a Graduate Directive Status; (4) Must have competence in the student’s proposed area of study.

c. Procedure for Selecting a Major Professor:

i. Student shall consult with the Graduate Program Coordinator; ii. Student shall meet with the proposed Major Professor and discuss his/her

willingness to serve; iii. Student may make his/her choice based upon the area of study and the

availability and consent of the proposed Major Professor; iv. All Major Professors must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator.

d. The Supervisory Committee:

i. The Supervisory Committee is responsible for: (1) approving the student’s coursework, (2) checking the students progress throughout their studies, (3) approving the students progress report, (4) approving the students prospectus, (5) supervising and approving the thesis preparation, and (6) evaluating the student during the thesis defense.

ii. The Supervisory Committee should meet at least once a semester for a

progress report and to make suggestions relative to the student’s plan of study. The student will take the initiative in setting up these meetings. An annual report is prepared by the student’s Major Professor and reviewed by the Committee members and the Graduate Program Coordinator. This report should determine if the student is making timely progress toward degree completion.

e. Procedure for Selecting the Supervisory Committee:

Master’s Degree i. The Supervisory Committee members will be recommended by the student,

with the advice of the Major Professor and shall consist of at least three (3) members:

(1) Major Professor, as chair; (2) One (1) faculty member from the same program;

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(3) One (1) faculty member from another program area; (4) All members of the Supervisory Committee must hold graduate faculty

status; (5) If a proposed member of the student’s Supervisory Committee is not a

regular FAMU faculty, then he/she first must be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School according to University Policy.

(6) The student must submit the list of recommended members of the Supervisory Committee to the Graduate Program Coordinator.

f. Doctoral Degree

i. The Supervisory Committee members will be recommended by the student, with the Major Professor and shall consist of at least 5 members:

(1) Major Professor, as chair; (2) At least two members from Florida A&M University from the entomology

program (may include the Major Professor); (3) At least two members from the University of Florida, Entomology and

Nematology Department; (4) At least one faculty member from another program area in the Division,

outside the College, or other than Entomology and Nematology Department.

(5) If the student declares a minor, at least one committee member must be from that department.

(6) In cases where a student divides their time between both Universities, co-faculty advisors are recommended.

V. PROSPECTUS

a. In consultation with the members of the Supervisory Committee, the student shall develop a prospectus of proposed research by the end of the second semester of study.

b. The prospectus must be written within the student’s major area of study. It must be signed and approved by the Major Professor and the student’s Supervisory Committee, and it should contain a brief literature review, hypotheses, objectives, and proposed methods to be utilized. Copies of the approved prospectus are to be kept on file with the Major Professor, and Graduate Program Coordinator.

VI. DEGREE TIME LIMITS

a. Limits for degree programs are set by the graduate school, and any requests for extension must be approved by the students Major Professor, Committee, Graduate Program Coordinator, Dean of the College, and Dean of the Graduate School.

i. Study for the master’s degree must be completed within five years from the first semester the student registers as a graduate student.

ii. Study for the doctorate degree must be completed within seven years from the first semester the student registers as a graduate student.

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VII. PROGRAM OF STUDY

At the beginning of the first semester, the student indicates an area of concentration and begins with general coursework (AGR 5825C Fundamentals of Research Design, AGG 5920 Colloquium, and one course from the students proposed area of concentration). The student will also seek a Major Professor and then a supervisory committee who will, in conjunction with the student finalize the student’s program of study.

a. Any subsequent changes to the student’s program must be approved by the Supervisory Committee, and filed with the Graduate Program Coordinator.

b. Credit Requirements: A student must have a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester hours of graduate credit. At least twelve (12) of these must be the specified core courses, eighteen (18) in the selected area of concentration or related areas, and six (6) for the Master’s Thesis, AGG 5976. A student may register for more than three hours in AGG 5976 in any one semester, only with the permission of his/her advisor and committee.

VIII. GRADUATE CREDIT HOURS FOR THE DEGREE

a. May not include more than three (3) credit hours of approved 4000 developed courses;

b. May include a maximum of six (6) credits of supervised research; c. May include a minimum number of six (6) thesis credit hours; d. May include twelve (12) semester hours of graduate credit (with grades of B or

better) earned as a special student, only if: i. The special student later qualifies for admission to a graduate degree

program; ii. The credits were taken within the time limits prescribed for the degree

program.

e. Transfer Credit i. May not exceed six (6) g raduate semester hours; ii. Must be recommended by the Major Professor and the students committee; iii. Must be approved as graduate study by the Graduate Program Coordinator

and the Registrar’s office.

f. Grading Policy i. Check with Graduate School Policies as these take precedence. ii. Quality of Study:

(1) A student may earn no more than two (2) “C”s provided that he/she maintains an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. A third grade of “C” will result in termination from the program. A required or core course with a grade of “C” must be repeated. Any grade of “D” or “F” may be grounds for dismissal from the program;

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(2) Any grade of “U” in any phase of the coursework/thesis/research/ dissertation shall require the student to be placed on probation for one semester. A second “U” grade will result in the termination of the student’s degree seeking status;

(3) Any grade of “N” must be removed prior to registration in the following semester. Failure to do so will result in the loss of financial assistance;

(4) A grade of “I” may be awarded only in extenuating circumstances to a student who is passing the course and who has completed at least two thirds of the coursework;

g. Academic Progress

i. Failure to maintain the required GPA average may result in termination of a graduate student’s status.

ii. At the end of each academic year, an annual progress report will be conducted by the major professor on his/her respective student, and a completed Progress Report will be forwarded to members of the Supervisory Committee and the Graduate Coordinator for review.

iii. The Progress Report provides the student, the major professor, the Supervisory Committee, and the Graduate Coordinator a mechanism to track the student’s progress to ensure that satisfactory progress is being made towards the completion of the degree.

iv. The Progress Report also provides the student and the major professor with a forum for written comments on the student’s progress.

v. Continuation in the academic program and funding will be dependent upon the student receiving a good overall evaluation in all areas including coursework, progress in research, and attendance at all seminars and meetings.

h. Retention, Probation, Suspension and Dismissal

i. All CESTA graduate students have one of three academic standings: regular, probation, or suspension.

(1) The first time a student fails to meet the minimum standards of progress he or she will be placed on academic probation.

(2) All subsequent failures to meet minimum standards of progress will result in academic suspension of at least one (1) semester.

(3) A student will be permitted to return to the University following no more than two (2) academic suspensions.

(4) A third academic suspension results in dismissal. ii. Regular

(1) Students who satisfy regular admission standards and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

(2) Students admitted on a probationary status that enroll in nine (9) or more hours and achieve a 3.0 GPA after one (1) semester.

iii. Probation/Special Standing (1) Students that fail to meet regular admissions criteria and do not achieve a

3.0 GPA with nine (9) credit hours after one (1) semester.

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(2) Students who satisfy regular admissions criteria, but do not achieve a 3.0 GPA on a minimum of nine (9) credit hours after one semester.

iv. Suspension (1) Students who began the term on probation and do not achieve an overall

3.0 GPA at the end of the term. (2) Students who enroll on a probationary status and earn less than a “B”

grade in any course are subject to suspension. (3) Students who do not comply with the policies of the Graduate Program.

i. Change in Program Area i. Students may transfer from one program area to another with the written

approval of the Major professor, and Graduate Program Coordinator. IX. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

a. In order to obtain any financial assistance from CESTA and the School of Graduate Studies, a student must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or better and must be a full-time student. A full credit load consists of a minimum of nine (9) hours in each of the Fall and Spring semesters and one (1) to six (6) hours in the Summer term. Continued funding of a student is contingent upon the student making satisfactory progress in the completion of his/her coursework and thesis research.

b. Limited financial assistance in the form of graduate assistantships and fee waivers is available through the College. These are contingent upon the availability of funds. A student should contact the Graduate Program Coordinator for opportunities within the College and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research for possible funding at the University level.

c. Most assistantships are ½ time and students are obligated to work 20 hours a week on whatever assignments the supervisor designates. After 18 hours of coursework, a student may be asked to work as a Teaching Assistant. Students supported by research grant funds must perform work relevant to the grant stipulations.

X. DOCTORAL DEGREE

a. After the Supervisory Committee is appointed, the Committee, along with the student, completes the student's Program of Study (Form 2 for UF and Form IV for FAMU). If Form 2 is not completed before the end of the second semester of study, a hold will be placed on the student's record preventing further registration.

b. Any subsequent changes to the student’s program must be approved by the Major professor, the Supervisory Committee, and filed with the Graduate Program Coordinator.

i. Course Requirements: A minimum of 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree is required. A maximum of 30 credits with a grade of B or better may be transferred into the

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Ph.D. program from an M.S. degree from other colleges or universities approved by the Graduate School. All credits earned in an M.S. program at Florida A&M University and the University of Florida and are carried on to the Ph.D. program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required in the major, the minor (if chosen), and to graduate. If a minor is taken, at least 12 credits in the minor subject are required, all of which must be courses 5000 and above. If two minors are taken, at least 8 credits in each are required. Students must register for a minimum of three credits of ENY 7980 or NEM 7980 Research for Doctoral Research during the term of graduation. ii. Qualifying Exam: The Ph.D. Qualifying Examination is comprehensive, and students are questioned on details as well as principles and generalities on the subject material they are studying.

(1) The Qualifying Examination may be taken during or after the 2nd term of the 2nd year of enrollment beyond the Bachelor’s degree. The student should have had instruction in all core areas of his discipline and be ready to devote most of his/her time to research. The examination is both written and oral. The department requires a minimum of four written examinations. A minimum of five examiners must participate in the oral portion. It is policy that two outside examiners participate. "Outside" is defined as faculty not on the Supervisory Committee. Both the Program and Graduate Studies Coordinator must approve composition and competency of the Qualifying Examination.

(2) There must be at least two full semesters for full-time students or one calendar year for part-time students between the qualifying and graduation. The term in which the qualifying is taken counts as one of these if the term is not more than half over at the time of the examination

(3) If a student fails the Qualifying Examination, the Supervisory Committee is not obligated to carry the matter any further. The student may request a reexamination, and if the request is granted by the Supervisory Committee, than the reexamination may not be taken sooner than one semester after the first examination.

iii. Final Examination: iv. The Final Examination must be taken within six months before receiving the

cooperative Ph.D. Degree. The final is oral, or written, or both, at the discretion of the Supervisory Committee. At least five examiners must participate. Typically, the final is a defense of the dissertation, but the Supervisory Committee may also use the final as an opportunity to reexamine the student on an area in which he/she was weak in the Qualifying Examination. Students must make a public presentation of their dissertation results prior to the final exam. Usually this is done immediately preceding the exam.

v. Upon successfully completing all requirements of the cooperative Ph.D. in entomology, students will receive a diploma which indicates that it is awarded cooperatively by Florida A & M University and the University of

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Florida. The signatures of both Presidents and appropriate Deans will appear on the diploma.

XI. APPLICATION FOR DEGREE

a. The student must apply for graduation according to University Regulations (see current academic calendar and University General Catalogue).

b. Registration in AGG 5976 Master’s Thesis is required in the final term in which a degree is granted. A minimum of one thesis hour is required if the student has completed the requirements for the degree in the previous semester.

c. If the student filed an application for graduation, but did not receive his/her degree, then he/she must reapply for graduation.

XII. SEMINARS, THESIS AND ORAL DEFENSE

a. Seminars i. Students are required to participate in the weekly graduate seminars. ii. Every student will present at least one (1) seminar each academic year on a

topic that has been agreed upon with the seminar coordinator. iii. Presentations are critically evaluated. iv. The final seminar, will be over the student's graduate research, is expected

to include a brief introduction and literature review, the specific objectives, methods and results, and conclusions.

b. Thesis

(1) The thesis must be the original work of the student and demonstrate his/her ability to conduct independent research.

(2) Instructions regarding the format of the thesis are contained in the latest edition of the “Guidelines for Preparation and Submission of Doctoral Dissertations and Master’s Theses” from the School of Graduate Studies and Research, and must be followed.

(3) Anytime that a thesis or draft is submitted to a faculty member for review, the student must allow a minimum of 10 (ten) days for review.

(4) This preparation must actively include the major professor and should include consultation with members of the students committee.

(5) The Major Professor must approve the thesis before it is submitted to the students committee for defense.

(6) The student is responsible for all corrections that are requested by the Major Professor, the student’s supervisory committee, the Graduate Program Coordinator, the Dean of the College, and the Dean of the Graduate School.

(7) After the defense, the student will take the approved, corrected thesis to each member of the committee, for signing.

(8) The student will then submit a final copy with 5 copies of the signature page of the thesis to the Graduate Program Coordinator who will forward them to the Dean of CESTA and the Graduate Dean, respectively, for

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approval. Please allow a minimum of 10 (ten) days for each person to read and sign.

(9) After receiving the signed copies from the Graduate Dean, the student will arrange for binding of the copies (at least four copies) on acid resistant paper.

(10) The student MUST provide four (4) hardbound copies to the Graduate Coordinator.

(a) The final grade will not be processed until the Graduate Program Coordinator receives the final hardbound copies of the thesis.

Please note that this process could take as long as 60 days after the defense. The student should therefore be prepared to schedule their defense at least 60 days before the deadline for graduation materials.

c. Oral Defense

i. The student must successfully complete all coursework before approval is given to conduct an oral defense.

ii. The Major Professor shall notify members of the Supervisory Committee and the Graduate Program Coordinator, in writing, of the time, place, and date of the defense.

iii. The Graduate Program Coordinator must notify the Dean of CESTA and the Graduate Dean of the defense, in writing, at least ten days in advance of the defense.

iv. A representative of the Graduate Council with questioning and voting privileges must be permitted to participate in the thesis defense.

v. All supervisory committee members must be present at the defense. vi. General notice of the time and place of the examination must be posted at

least three (3) school days prior to defense examination. vii. The examination is open to any interested CESTA Faculty, however, only

members of the Supervisory Committee may vote. viii. During the defense the student may be questioned in more detail by

members of the Supervisory Committee. Students will be questioned on general knowledge of the discipline, the methods, results, interpretation of the data obtained, and the significance and relevance of the acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis.

ix. Following the completion of the examination, the Major Professor will complete the Defense Outcome Form and submit it with the Committee’s recommendations to the Graduate Coordinator.

d. Doctoral Degree

i. Dissertation: (1) The Supervisory Committee must assure that the dissertation research is

original and a contribution to knowledge. (2) The dissertation must be approved unanimously, and signed by all

members of the Supervisory Committee, the Dean for Graduate Academic Programs, College of Agriculture, IFAS, and tile Dean of the Graduate School.

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(3) One copy of the dissertation, printed on 20#, 100% rag bond, must be given to the Graduate School for microfilming. A second copy, also printed on 20#, 100% rag bond, must be given to the Assistant Dean for Graduate Academic Programs, College of Agriculture, IFAS, who will send it to the library for hard binding. A third copy must he given to the Graduate Coordinator of this department for binding and cataloging in the departmental Reading Room.

ii. Publication of Dissertation: All candidates for the Ph.D. degree must pay $50 to University Financial Services for microfilming the dissertation, and sign an agreement authorizing publication by microfilm.

e. Signatures for Thesis and Dissertation

The only signatures appearing on the signature page of the thesis or dissertation will be those of the committee members, the dean of CESTA and the dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research.

ASSISTANTSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

DOMESTIC STUDENTS Gahan Assistantships

The Gahan assistantships were established by the late Dr. James B. Gahan, USDA Entomologist, and his wife, Mrs. Margaret H. Gahan, to be awarded to outstanding M.S. or Ph.D. students in entomology according to personal goals, interests, and academic achievements. Students awarded these assistantships are given a stipend and tuition waivers. Students awarded a Gahan assistantship will be assigned teaching duties by the Graduate Coordinator.

Steinmetz Assistantships The Steinmetz assistantships were established by Mr. C.P. and Mrs. Lynn

Steinmetz to be awarded to outstanding M.S. or Ph.D. students in urban entomology and landscape entomology. Students awarded these assistantships are given a stipend and tuition waivers.

Grant-Funded Assistantships

Faculty members often award assistantships from grants. Students awarded these assistantships must perform work relevant to the grant stipulations. In many cases, the research conducted, or at least a part of it, may be used for the thesis or dissertation. Students on these assistantships are provided a stipend and tuition waivers. The faculty members holding the grants determine the length of time these assistantships may be held.

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Scholarships

A number of scholarships, usually ranging from $500 to $2000, are awarded from endowment funds provided by families, clubs, etc. Most of these, such as those awarded by Capelouto or the Agricultural Women's Club, are awarded on the basis of scholarship and service to the department and community. Students must apply for these scholarships, and usually a letter from the advisor must be included in the application packet. Grants

Some of our graduate students fund their studies, at least in part, from grants that they obtain by writing grant proposals and having them funded. We encourage students to write grant proposals. Office of Graduate Minority Affairs

The Florida Board of Education Summer Program. This program is held in

Summer B semester and is designed for under-represented minority graduate students. Participants receive a stipend of $1500 and tuition for 4 credit hours. The student pays student activity fees. The student must enroll as a full-time graduate student the following academic year. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The FAMU Feeder Program. This program is designed to increase the number

of FAMU African-American graduate students. The University of Florida provides five fellowships annually and all graduate programs at U.F. may compete for them. The application deadline is 15 February each year.

McKnight Doctoral Fellowships. These fellowships are awarded by the Florida

Education Fund to African-American students newly admitted into selected doctoral programs. The stipend is for $12,000 and tuition and fees are paid for a period up to two years. The application deadline is 15 January each year, and application must be made to the Florida Education Fund, 201 East Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1525, Tampa, FL 33602. The telephone number is 813-272-2772.

The Office of Graduate Minority Affairs may be reached at 235 Grinter Hall, telephone 352/392-6444, or 800-753-9798 (e-mail address: [email protected], and on the web at: http://www.rgp.ufl.edu/rninority-programs/brochure.html).

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APPENDIX

1. MASTER’S PROGRAMS OF STUDY 2. Doctoral Degree [http://www.famu.org/ent/phd.php and

http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/] 3. GRADUATE FACULTY AND THEIR INTERESTS

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MASTER’S PROGRAMS OF STUDY

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Master of Science

AGRIBUSINESS

The academic program for the Master’s of Science in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis in Agribusiness, is as follows:

I. Select the following required courses Sem. Hrs. AGG 5825C Fundamentals of Research Design ................................ 4 AGG 5931 Professional Seminar........................................................... 3 AGG 5920 Colloquium [Note * should be footnoted or explained somewhere]............. 0 II. Select one of the following core courses AGR 5445C Advanced Plant Sciences................................................. 3 ANS 5205C Advanced Animal Production........................................... 3 SOS 5217 Soil and the Environment .................................................... 3 PMA 5407C Integrated Pest Management .......................................... 3 FOS 5314 Advanced Food Processing & Storage ............................. 3 III. Select all of the following core courses AEB 5307 Agricultural Marketing and Finance.................................... 3 AEB 5335 Advanced Agricultural Price Analysis ................................ 3 AEB 5555 Econometrics ......................................................................... 3 AEB 5376 Market Research and Survey.............................................. 3 AEB 5185 Advanced Agricultural Production ...................................... 3 IV. AGG 5976 Master’s Thesis ............................................................ 6 (The candidate must complete and successfully defend an original thesis). V. Approved electives, including courses in the area of concentration ............................................................................................................... 6 VI. Seminars

Total 36

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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Master of Science

ENTOMOLOGY

The academic program for the Master’s of Science in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis in Entomology, is as follows:

I. Select the following required courses Sem. Hrs. AGG 5825C Fundamentals of Research Design ................................ 4 AGG 5920 Colloquium (repeated) ......................................................... 0 AGG 5931 Professional Seminar (Spring only) ................................... 3 II. Select one of the following core courses AGR 5185 Advanced Agricultural Production...................................... 3 AGR 5445C Advanced Plant Sciences................................................. 3 ANS 5205C Advanced Animal Production........................................... 3 FOS 5314 Advanced Food Processing & Storage ............................. 3 SOS 5217 Soil and the Environment .................................................... 3 III. Select a minimum of 15 semester hours from the following core courses: ENY 5105C Principles of Animal Taxonomy....................................... 4 ENY 5150 Systematic Entomology ....................................................... 3 ENY 5355 Insect Morphology................................................................. 4 ENY 5500 Aquatic Entomology.............................................................. 3 PMA 5407C Integrated Pest Management .......................................... 3 ENY 6663 Medical Entomology……………………………………..…3 ENY 6215 Biological Control Weeds..................................................... 3 IV. AGG 5976 Master’s Thesis ............................................................ 6 (The candidate must satisfactorily complete and successfully defend an original thesis.)

V. Approved electives, including courses in the.......................... 5 area of concentration. VI. Seminars

Total 36

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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Master of Science

FOOD SCIENCE

The academic program for the Master’s of Science in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis in Food Science, is as follows:

I. Select the following required courses Sem. Hrs. AGG 5825C Fundamentals of Research Design ................................ 4 AGG 5920 Colloquium (repeated) ......................................................... 0 AGG 5931 Professional Seminar (Spring only) ................................... 3 II. Select one of the following core courses AGR 5445C Advanced Plant Sciences................................................. 3 ANS 5205C Advanced Animal Production........................................... 3 SOS 5217 Soil and the Environment .................................................... 3 PMA 5407C Integrated Pest Management .......................................... 3 AGR 5185 Advanced Agricultural Production...................................... 3 III. Select a minimum of 15 semester hours from the following core courses: FOS 5315 Advanced Food Chemistry.................................................. 3 FOS 5325 Advanced Food Analysis ..................................................... 3 FOS 5930 Seminar in Food Science..................................................... 1 FOS 5314 Advanced Food Processing and Storage………………..3 FOS 5226 Advanced Food Microbiology & Safety ............................. 3 FOS 5906 Directed Individual Study ..................................................1-6 FOS 5940 Practical Food Experience................................................... 3 FRC 5808C Enology................................................................................ 4 FOS 5245 Meat Science and Meat Research..................................... 4 IV. AGG 5976 Master’s Thesis ............................................................ 6 (The candidate must satisfactorily complete and successfully def end an original thesis.)

V. Approved electives, including courses in the ................................. 5 area of concentration. VI. Seminars

Total 36

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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Master of Science

ANIMAL SCIENCE

The academic program for the Master’s of Science in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis in Animal Science, is as follows:

I. Select the following required courses Sem. Hrs. AGG 5825C Fundamentals of Research Design ................................ 4 AGG 5931 Professional Seminar........................................................... 3 *AGG 5920 Colloquium (repeated) ....................................................... 0 II. Select one of the following core courses AGR 5185 Advanced Agricultural Production...................................... 3 AGR 5445C Advanced Plant Sciences................................................. 3 EVR 5063 Elements of Environmental Biology................................... 4 FOS 5314 Advanced Food Processing & Storage ............................. 3 PMA 5407C Integrated Pest Management .......................................... 3 SOS 5217 Soil and the Environment .................................................... 3 III. Select all of the following core courses: ANS 5205C Advanced Animal Production........................................... 3 ANS 5202 Monogastric Farm Animals .................................................. 3 ANS 5447 Ruminant Nutrition ................................................................ 4 ANS 5454 Animal Science Experimentation........................................ 3 ASC 5405 Advanced Animal Nutrition .................................................. 3 IV. AGG 5976 Master’s Thesis ............................................................ 6 (The candidate must satisfactorily complete and successfully defend an original thesis.) V. Approved Electives ......................................................................4-5 VI. Seminars

Total 36

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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Master of Science

PLANT SCIENCE

The academic program for the Master’s of Science in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis in Plant Science (Viticulture and Enology, Plant Biotechnology), is as follows:

I. Select the following required courses Sem. Hrs. AGG 5825C Fundamentals of Research Design ................................ 4 AGG 5931 Professional Seminar........................................................... 3 *AGG 5920 Colloquium (repeated) ....................................................... 0 II. Select one of the following core courses ANS 5205C Advanced Animal Production........................................... 3 SOS 5217 Soil and the Environment .................................................... 3 PMA 5407C Integrated Pest Management .......................................... 3 AEB 5185 Advanced Agricultural Production ...................................... 3 FOS 5314 Advanced Food Processing & Storage ............................. 3 III. Select all of the following core courses: AGR 5322 Plant Breeding ....................................................................... 3 AGR 5445C Advanced Plant Science................................................... 3 AGR 5616 Seed Science and Technology........................................... 3 BOT 5506 Advanced Plant Physiology................................................. 3 BOT 5937 Selected Topics in Plant Biotechnology............................ 3 IV. AGG 5976 Master’s Thesis ............................................................ 6 (The candidate must satisfactorily complete and successfully defend an original thesis.) V. Approved electives including courses in the area of concentration or related areas ......................................................... 5 VI. Seminars

Total 36

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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY OPTION

Master of Science

For admission to the master’s program, the candidate must have received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, engineering technology or a related field. The candidate must also satisfy the University’s regulation of a GPA of 3.0 in the junior and senior years of the undergraduate program and a combined score of 1,000 (verbal and quantitative sections) or better on the GRE. International applicants whose native language is not English shall be required to present a score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students must maintain a GPA average of 3.0 or better and must have a “B” or better in all core courses. The academic program for the Master of Science with an emphasis in Engineering Technology is as follows:

I. Select the following required courses Sem. Hrs. AGG 5825C Fundamentals of Research Design ................................ 4 AGG 5931 Professional Seminar........................................................... 3 AGG 5920 Colloquium (Fall semester only) ........................................ 1 II. Select two of the following core courses EVR 5063 Elements of Environmental Biology................................... 3 SOS 5217 Soil and the Environment .................................................... 3 FOS 5314 Advanced Food Production and Storage .......................... 3 ETI 5652 Computer Applications in Engineering Technology........... 3 ETI 5625 Value Engineering ................................................................... 3 III. Select four of the following core courses ETI 5119 Total Quality Management .................................................... 3 ETI 5183 Topics in Quality Engineering ............................................... 3 ETI 5638 Technology and Global Industry........................................... 3 ETI 5636 Engineering Technology and Management ........................ 3 ETI 5653 Advanced Computer Applications in Technology I............ 3 ETI 5654 Advanced Computer Applications in Technology II........... 3 ETI 5659Advanced Computer Applications in Technology III........... 3 ETI 5633 Advanced Topics in Engineering Technology I.................. 3 ETI 5635 Advanced Topics in Engineering Technology II................. 3 ETI xxxx Electronics Manufacturing I................................................... 3 ETI xxxx Electronics Manufacturing II.................................................. 3 ETI 5741 Topics in Construction Management .................................. 3 BCN 5725 Adv. Construction Planning & Scheduling ........................ 3 EET 5933 Topics in Adv. Communications .......................................... 3 IV. AGG 5976 Master’s Thesis ............................................................ 6 The candidate must complete and successfully present a thesis or an original project.

V. Approved electives, including courses in ................................. 6 the area of concentration VI. Seminars

Total 36

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GRADUATE FACULTY AND THEIR INTERESTS

Anderson, Lee E., Professor (Ph.D., University of Florida); Monogastric Nutrition (Vitamin E), Reproductive Physiology, Animal Production. Bloem, Kenneth, USDA-APHIS, Adjunct Associate Professor (Ph.D., University of California-Davis); Sterile Insect Technique, Insect Rearing and Biological Control of Invasive Pests. Bloem, Stephanie, USDA-APHIS, Adjunct Associate Professor (Ph.D., University of California-Davis); Sterile Insect Technique, Taxonomy, Systematics, Insect Rearing, Area-Wide Pest Management, Biological Control. Barber, Jane A. S., Assistant Professor (Ph.D., Cranfield University, England); Pesticide Application Technology, Pesticide Targeting, Meteorological effects on Pesticide Application. Cilek, James E, Professor (Ph.D., University of Kentucky); Medical Entomology, Veterinary Entomology. Colova-Tsolova, Violeta, Professor (Ph.D. Institute of Genetic Engineering, Bulgaria); Cell Biology, Embryology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Genetics and Breeding, Viticulture. Duke Edwin, Associate Professor (Ph.D. University of Florida); Ornamental Horticulture. Flowers, Ralph W., Professor (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin); Water Quality, Aquatic Insects and Taxonomy of Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles). Gardner, Cassel S., Professor (Ph.D., University of Florida); Alternative and Sustainable Agriculture Practices and their Interaction with the Environment, Nutrient Management and Water Quality. Gitau, Margaret, Assistant Professor (Ph.D., Purdue University); Biological and Agricultural Engineering. Hight, Stephen, Adjunct Associate Professor (Ph.D., University of Maryland); Biological Control of Invasive Weeds. Hsieh, Yuch P., Professor (Ph.D., Rutgers University); Organic Matter Dynamics and Nutrient Cycling, Sulfur Geochemistry, Bioremediation of Heavy Metals and Organic Pollutants. Hubbard, Michael, Professor (Ph.D., Florida State University); Ecology, Systematic & Evolutionary Biology of Epheemeroptera (mayflies), Aquatic Ecology.

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James, Neil A., Associate Professor (Ph.D., University of Leeds, England); Nutritional Evaluation of Food Processing, Convenience Food Development, Quality Changes in Meat Products. Kairo, Moses, Associate Professor, (Ph.D., University of London); Biological Control and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of Insect Pests of Vegetables. Kanga, Lambert, Professor (Ph.D. Texas A&M University) ; Insect Toxicology, Insect Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biological Control, Insecticide Resistance and Integrated Pest Management. Legaspi, Jesusa, Adjunct Associate Professor (Ph.D. Purdue University); Biological Control and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of Insect Pests of Vegetables. Leong, Stephen, Professor (Ph.D., Louisiana State University); Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Market Analysis, Experimental Design and Data Analysis. Lu, Jiang, Professor (Ph.D., University of Reading, England); Plant Genetics and Breeding, Molecular Biology, Plant Gene Mapping, Tissue and Cell Culture, Gene Transformation. Mbuya, Odemari, Associate Professor (Ph.D., University of Florida); Nutrient Management, Water Quality, Phytoremediation, Computer Simulation Modeling and Remote Sensing. Milla, Katherine, Associate Professor, (Ph.D., Florida State University); Geology, GIS and Remote Sensing. Muchovej James, Professor (Ph.D., Virginia Tech); Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Taxonomy of Fungi. Musingo, Mitwe, Associate Professor (Ph.D. University of Florida): Food Science. Fruit and Vegetable Processing with Emphasis on Juice and Wine Processing. Olorunnipa, Zacch, Professor (Ph.D., University of Illinois); Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing, International Agricultural Development, Agribusiness Management. Onokpise, Oghenekome, Professor (Ph.D., Iowa State University); Tree Breeding and Forest Genetics; Crop Breeding, Biotechnology, Agroforestry, Plant Sciences, International Development in Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources. Pancholy, Sunil K., Professor (Ph.D., Oklahoma State University); Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry, Nitrogen Fixation, Lesser-Known Legumes.

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Pescador, Manuel L., Professor (Ph.D., Florida State University); Systematics, Ecology and Biodiversity of Aquatic Insects; Bioassessment of Water Quality. Park, Hyun-Woo, Assistant Professor (Ph.D., University of California, Riverside); Insect Pathology and Microbial Control with Emphasis on Bacterial Pathogens. Petersen, John, Associate Professor and Extension Medical Entomologist (Ph.D., University of Notre Dame); Medical/Veterinary Entomology, Mosquito Control, Insecticide Resistance (JAMPHEREC, Panama City, FL). Phills, Bobby R., Professor (Ph.D., Louisiana State University); Horticulture/Plant Breeding; Plant Breeding and Genetics/Veg. Crop. Ramaswamy, J.N., Adjunct Professor (Ph.D., West Virginia), Civil Engineering, Sanitation and Waste Treatment, Public Health and Environmental Management. Reitz, Stuart, Adjunct Associate Professor (Ph.D., Clemson University), Entomology, Biological Control and Insect Ecology. Sheikh, Mehboob B., Professor (Ph.D., University of Oklahoma); Molecular Biology and Biochemistry of Legume Seeds, particularly Peanuts, Aflatoxin Resistance and Improving Nutritional Quality. Smith, John P., Professor and Center Director (Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia) Medical/Veterinary Entomology, Population Ecology, Sampling, Biological Control and Integrated Pest Management (JAMPHEHEC, Panama City, FL). Thomas, Michael, Professor (Ph.D., Ohio State University); Agricultural Economics, Environment Resource Economics. Thomas, Verian D., Professor (Ph.D., University of Leeds, England); Food Chemistry, Food Processing: Nutrient Composition of Ethnic Foods. Worthen, Dreamal I., Associate Professor (Ph.D., Florida State University); Rural Development, Social Science Research, Aging and Environmental Issues. Wright, Charles A., Professor (Ph.D., Vanderbilt), Civil Engineering, Urban Transportation. Zhong, He, Associate Professor (Ph.D., North Carolina State University); Entomology, Toxicology, Analytical Chemistry with Focus on Pesticide Residue Chemistry and Non-target Impact.

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2007-2008

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FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2007-2008

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 6

I. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University Mission Statement 7 II. College Of Law Mission Statement 8

III. American Bar Association Accreditation 9

IV. General Information 10

Law School Location and Facilities 10 Building Policies 10 Student Lounge 10 Restrooms 10 Electronic Mail (E-Mail) 11 Mail Boxes 11 Message Monitors 11 Identification Cards (Rattler Card) 11 Parking 11 Public Transportation 11 Telephone Access 12

Cell Telephones / Beepers 12 Fee Liability 12 Student Records Release 12 Change of Address 13

Faculty Advisors 13 Class Assignments 13 Requirements for Admission to the Bar 13 Grievances and Petitions 14

V. Academic Information 15

Requirements for the J.D. degree 15 Reliability, Character and Fitness 15 Course Load Requirements 15 Drop / Add Procedures 17 Required Courses 17 Curriculum 18 Academic Planning Day Program 19 Academic Planning Evening Program 20 Writing Requirements 21 Upper Level Writing Requirement 18 Pro Bono Activities 22 Timing / Sequencing Requirements 22 Transferring Between Programs 22 Attendance Policy 22 Outside Employment 23 Grades 24

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Computation of Law School Grade Point Averages 24 Grading Curves 24 Extensions and Incompletes 25 Failed Grades 25 Grade Appeal Process 21 Courses Taken Elsewhere 26 Transcripts 26 Waiver of Rules 27

VI. Academic Standing 28

Class Rank / Academic Standing / Dean’s List 28 Dean’s List Designation 28 Graduation Honors 28 Academic Progress 28 Academic Probation 29 Academic Dismissal 29 Readmission After Dismissal 29 Leave of Absence 31 Withdrawal 31

VII. Examinations 32 Examination Schedule 32 Absence From Examinations 32 Accommodations on Exams for Students With Disabilities 32

Anonymous Grading 33 Grade Change Policy 33 Computers / Typing Exams 33 VIII. The Law Library 34

Rules and Regulations 34 Library Hours 34 Access to the Law Library 34 Food and Beverages 35 Computer Aided Legal Research 35 Computer Lab / Facilities 36 Photocopy Machines 36 Group Study Rooms 36

IX. Student Services 37 Counseling and Student Services 37 Health Services 37 Measles Policy 37 Law School Services 38 Office of Academic Success Program 38

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid 38 Office of Career Planning and Placement 38 Office of Information Technology 38 Office of the Registrar 39 Office of Security Services 39 Office of Student Affairs 39 Lost and Found 39 Student Organizations 39

X. Students With Disabilities 42 Policy 42 Procedure 42 Grievance Procedure 42 Verification of Disability 43 Verification of Physical or Mental Disability 43 Verification of a Learning Disability 43 Verification of a Temporary Disability 44

XI. Student Code of Conduct 45

XII. Appendix 61 A. Course Descriptions of Required Courses 61

B. Non-Discrimination Policy Statement 65 C. Sexual Harassment Policy 65

D. Policy on Student Peer Harassment 67 E. Policy on Student Observance of Religious Holy Days 69 F. Graduation Requirements Worksheet 70 G. Relevant FAMU Rules, Florida Administrative Code 71 Disclaimer 77 XIII. Index 78

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INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Florida A&M University College of Law! This Student Handbook is designed as a guide for students enrolled at the Florida A&M University College of Law and contains rules and regulations that pertain to students. Students are responsible for the information contained in this handbook and are presumed to have knowledge of the rules set forth herein. Therefore, students should read this Student Handbook carefully. The academic policies, rules, regulations, curriculum, and degree requirements set forth in this Student Handbook are subject to modification by action of the faculty of the College of Law and administration of the Florida A&M University. Students should acquaint themselves with the rules and all modifications as posted through official College of Law and University communications and administrative offices. The provisions of this Student Handbook do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member and Florida A&M University or the State University System. Florida A&M University and the State Department of Education reserve the right to withdraw courses at any time, to change fees, calendars, curricula, graduation procedures, and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and will apply both to prospective students and to those already enrolled. While every effort is made to assure accurate and up-to-date information, the College of Law and the Florida A&M University do not assume responsibility for any misrepresentation which might arise through error in the preparation of this or any other of its catalogues, or through failure to give notice of changes in its requirements, policies, tuition and fees, course offerings, and other matters affecting students or applicants.

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I. FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) was founded in 1887, making it one of the three oldest institutions of higher education in the state of Florida. It is a comprehensive, coeducational, residential, multilevel, land-grant University offering a broad range of instruction, research, and service programs at the undergraduate, professional, and graduate levels. A major goal of FAMU is to enhance its statewide role as a vital and essential member of the State University System. The University will continue its focus on the educational needs of blacks and other ethnic minorities, while maintaining its leadership in racial desegregation, equal access, affirmative action, and cultural diversity. At the same time, the University seeks students who have the potential to benefit from a sound university education from all racial, ethnic, religious, and national groups, regardless of age, sex, or disability. As a growing state, the fourth largest in the United States, Florida is a microcosm of the consequences of growth and the accompanying racial, ethnic, religious, political, and demographic diversity and the issues they present. Among the more pressing concerns are environmental degradation, racial and ethnic conflict, poverty and unemployment, the deterioration of family life, the problems of the elderly, poor nutrition, an inadequate healthcare system, and shortages of competent professionals in public education. As a public land-grant institution, FAMU is committed to addressing these concerns through research programs, on-campus education, the cooperative extension program, the continuing education program, and new programs created in response to these needs.

The University is preeminent among the state universities for the cultural and racial diversity of its faculty. It will expand its efforts to attract faculty and staff who are not only competent in their academic areas, but are also able to provide instruction and learning across cultural lines, with sensitivity to carry out its mission within a climate which promotes moral and ethical values among it constituency.

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II. COLLEGE OF LAW MISSION STATEMENT

HISTORY The College of Law’s rich tradition of excellence dates back to its original founding. On December 21, 1949, a division of law was established at the then Florida A&M College and the first class was admitted in 1951. In 1966, the Florida Board of Control (later known as the Board of Regents) withdrew its permission for the then American Bar Association accredited law school to admit law students, and two years later, the law school graduated its last class and closed its doors. Between 1954 and 1968, the law school graduated fifty-seven (57) men and women many of whom have gone on to make significant contributions to the legal profession both within the State and throughout the nation. MISSION The Florida A&M University College of Law has committed to the following mission: • to develop and institute a legal education program structured to serve the legal needs of

traditionally underserved portions of the population by providing a legal clinic offering pro bono legal services;

• to provide a legal education program with high academic standards that produces excellent

legal professionals who demonstrate professionalism, provide public service, enhance justice and promote scholarship;

• to provide a legal education program that offers both full-time and part-time learning

opportunities to students consistent with the enabling legislation; and,

• to provide opportunities for minorities to attain representation within the legal profession. The Florida A&M University College of Law reaffirms its historical responsibilities to its students to provide important opportunities for service to the diverse communities in Florida, the nation, and the world. The law school strives to set, maintain, and reward high standards for faculty, staff, and students through continual evolution in pedagogy, curricula, research, and public service demands.

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III. AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION ACCREDITATION Florida A&M University College of Law is committed to becoming one of the major law schools in the state of Florida, in the Southeast and in this country. The College of Law received provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association in August 2004. According to the ABA, “[a] school that is provisionally approved is entitled to all the rights of a fully approved law school. Similarly, graduates of provisionally approved law schools are entitled to the same recognition that is accorded graduates of fully approved schools.” Provisionally approved law schools are closely monitored by the ABA and remain in provisional status for at least three years. The College of Law will continue to take all steps necessary to pursue full ABA approval and accreditation, but makes no representation to any applicant that it will receive that full accreditation prior to the date of graduation of any admitted and enrolled student. Because different states have different rules regarding admission to the Bar, students are advised to contact the Board of Bar Examiners in the states in which they intend to practice law to determine the significance of their attendance at a provisionally accredited school. The Dean of the College of Law is fully informed as to the Standards and Rules of Procedure for the Approval of Law Schools by the American Bar Association. The Administration and the Dean are determined to devote all necessary resources and, in other respects, to take all necessary steps to present a program of legal education that will qualify for full accreditation by the American Bar Association. Questions regarding the College of Law’s accreditation may be addressed to:

American Bar Association Council of the Section of Legal Education

and Admission to the Bar 321 North Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 988-6738

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IV. GENERAL INFORMATION

LAW SCHOOL LOCATION AND FACILITIES The Florida A&M University College of Law is located in a newly-constructed state of the art facility at 201 Beggs Avenue, which is on Hughey between the intersections of Washington and Robinson Streets in the beautiful area of downtown Orlando, Florida. The law library is housed on the first, second and fourth floors and classrooms are on the first, second and third floors. The law school is located directly across the street from the new federal courthouse and is also within a few blocks of the Orange County Courthouse. BUILDING POLICIES

• Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the law school. • Eating food is prohibited in all classrooms. Only bottled water will be permitted in the

classrooms. • Pets are not allowed in the building, unless required to assist an individual with

disabilities. • Signs, notices, posters should not be taped on the walls or otherwise posted except on

designated bulletin boards. • Thermostats should not be altered or adjusted. • Furniture may not be moved without permission. • Weapons are not allowed in the building. • Bicycles should not be kept in the building.

STUDENT LOUNGE The student lounge is located on the first floor of the law school. Students are asked to keep the lounge free of litter and to clean up after themselves. The lounge contains a kitchenette / vending machines area and tables and chairs where eating is permitted. The lounge also contains couches, comfortable chairs and bulletin boards. RESTROOMS Public restrooms are located on every floor and in both wings of the law school building. ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) All students are REQUIRED to have a FAMU e-mail address. Students should see the Information Technology (IT) staff for assistance in setting up the e-mail account.

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MAILBOXES Student mail boxes are located near the student lounge on the first floor of the law school. They are numbered and arranged by class and should be checked on a daily basis. The student mail boxes are not for the delivery of outside mail, but for official notices and intra-school communications only. MESSAGE MONITORS Electronic message monitors are located throughout the building. The purpose of the electronic monitors is to post administrative announcements and notices of law school activities. Student organizations may also have announcements posted on these monitors. IDENTIFICATION CARD (RATTLER CARD) Rattler Identification Cards are distributed during First-Year Orientation. In order to obtain a Rattler Card students need to present a valid picture ID (i.e., driver’s license, passport, etc.) Students are required to carry these cards and to show them upon entering the building in order to gain further access to the facilities. The Rattler card is also necessary to borrow books from the law library. (Please see also FAMU Rule 6C3-2.012(11)(d) and (18), Florida Administrative Code in Appendix G.) PARKING Arrangements have been made to allow students to park their vehicles in designated areas of the nearby state parking garages. Students are required to display a FAMU parking decal on their windshield and may park only on levels six (6) and seven (7) of the garage. Students are expected to abide by all of the rules for parking in the garage and failure to do so may result in the suspension or revocation of parking privileges. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The FAMU College of Law is conveniently located and may be reached by car or public transportation. The main downtown bus terminal for the LYNX Transportation system is located just 4 1/2 blocks from the law school. LYNX buses travel on more that 50 routes and offer service seven days a week, 365 days a year. Contact LYNX’ Customer Service Center at (407) 841-8240 for information regarding schedules and rates. In addition, LYNX operates LYMMO, a courtesy bus circulator that transports riders throughout the downtown Orlando area, traveling from the Orlando Centroplex Garage to Orlando’s City Hall and back. The LYMMO stop closest to the law school is at Hughey Avenue and Livingston

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Street. Buses are free and run every 5-10 minutes on weekdays. Service hours vary on weekends and during special events. TELEPHONE ACCESS All telephones within the library, administrative or faculty offices are for staff use only. A telephone for student use is located in the student lounge on the first floor and can be used to place local calls. CELL TELEPHONES / BEEPERS In order to maintain a professional atmosphere in which members of the law school community can effectively learn and study, all cell phones must be kept turned off while in classrooms, the law library, and the courtroom. FEE LIABILITY Students must pay all fees for which they are liable. Liability for fees is incurred for all credit hours that remain on the student’s schedule of courses at the end of the drop / add period. Failure to pay fees will result in the cancellation of the student’s schedule. STUDENT RECORDS RELEASE Education records as defined by 20 USCS Section 1232g as amended, and student records and reports as defined in Section 228.093, Florida Statutes, shall be released only as provided by law. Directory information may be released and includes the following: the student’s name, address, telephone number, if it is a listed number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. Students must inform the Office of the University Registrar and the College of Law’s Registrar in writing if they do not wish to have the University release directory information about them. Such notification will result in the University’s refusal to release any of this directory information to anyone, except as provided by law. Students should inform the Office of the University Registrar and the College of Law‘s Registrar of this decision prior to the first day of classes for any applicable term. Once made, the decision will remain in effect until written notification to the contrary is received by the Office of the University Registrar and the College of Law Registrar.

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS All students must indicate their current address at the time of enrollment. Pursuant to FAMU Rule 6C3-2.013(27), Florida Administrative Code (see Appendix G), students who have a subsequent change of address must file a change of address form at the Office of the College of Law’s Registrar, who will forward that change of address form to the University. Students are responsible for keeping the College of Law Registrar informed in writing of his / her current address. The address of a student on record in the Office of the University Registrar will be used to give notification in writing as required by the right of basic procedural due process. FACULTY ADVISORS The College of Law faculty is committed to students’ educational and professional growth. Faculty will be accessible to students both inside and outside the classroom. All students will be assigned a faculty advisor who will be available to advise them throughout their law school careers. CLASS ASSIGNMENTS In addition to postings on the electronic message monitors, class assignments and administrative notices may be posted on a board that is located in the student lounge on the first floor of the law school building. Students should check the board regularly. Official notices may also be posted on the glass enclosed boards located near the elevators. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR A number of states require that a law student who intends to sit for the bar examination register with the appropriate state agencies prior to or during his/her legal studies. Students who desire admission to the Bar of a particular state should contact that state's Board of Bar Examinations to learn more about the state's requirements for admission to the Bar. It is important that this is done upon entering law school to prevent delaying admission to the Bar. Information regarding Bar admission requirements is available in the Office of the College of Law Registrar. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners administers the rules and regulations regarding admission to the Florida Bar. The requirements for admission are contained in the "Rules of the Supreme Court of Florida Relating to Admissions to the Bar." Students interested in admission to the Florida Bar upon graduation are encouraged to avoid additional registration fees by filing a Beginning Student Application within 180 days of their matriculation in law school. For a copy of the rules, applications or other additional information, contact the Florida Board of Bar Examiners: The Florida Board of Bar Examiners 1891 Eider Court Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1750

(850) 487-1292 or visit the Florida Bar website at: www.flabar.org

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GRIEVANCES AND PETITIONS Grievances involving members of the support staff should be discussed initially with the Associate Dean for Operations and Administration. Grievances involving members of the professional staff, other students, and student organizations should be discussed initially with the Associate Dean for Student Services and Administration. Grievances involving members of the Law Library staff should be discussed initially with the Director of the Law Library. Grievances involving members of the faculty should be discussed initially with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. An attempt will be made to resolve the grievance informally, but if that is unsuccessful, the student will be advised as to the next appropriate step. Grievances about any of the Associate Deans should be directed to the Dean.

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V. ACADEMIC INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE J.D. DEGREE To be eligible for the award of the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, a student must:

1. successfully complete at least three academic years of full-time study or at least four academic years of part-time study; 2. successfully complete all required courses; 3. successfully complete at least 90 semester credit hours of course work, 60 credits of which must have been completed at this law school; 4. satisfy all writing requirements; 5. earn a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.00 for all courses taken; and, 6. be approved by the College of Law faculty.

This Rule Is Non-Waivable The maximum period for a full-time law student to complete requirements for a J.D. degree is five years. The maximum period for a part-time law student to complete requirements for a J.D. degree is six years. RELIABILITY, CHARACTER, AND FITNESS In determining whether to approve a student for the Juris Doctor degree, the College of Law faculty will take into account the candidate’s general reliability, character, and fitness. COURSE LOAD REQUIREMENTS Full-Time - Minimal Course Load –Fall / Spring Semester No Full-Time Day Program student, except those who are eligible to graduate at the conclusion of the semester of current enrollment, shall be permitted to enroll in any regular semester of current enrollment for fewer than twelve (12) credit hours of courses; provided, however, that students shall register for all required courses in the sequence established by the College of Law faculty. Failure to enroll and receive grades for at least twelve (12) hours in any regular semester shall result in the student receiving no credit for any hours attempted during the semester in question.

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A Full-Time Day Program student maintains the right to withdraw, within College of Law procedures, from any College of Law course, subject only to the requirement that a student maintain enrollment in twelve (12) credit hours as stated above and the requirement that no student may withdraw from a course required to be taken in sequence in a particular semester. Full-Time - Minimal Course Load – Summer Session There shall be no minimum course load for Full-Time students enrolled during the summer session. For Full-Time students, the summer is designed to provide enrichment courses. Except in an institutional emergency, courses offered in the summer may not include any required course that is taught during the preceding Spring semester or scheduled to be taught during the following Fall semester. Part-Time – Minimal Course Load –Fall / Spring Semester No Part-Time Evening Program student , except those who are eligible to graduate at the conclusion of the semester of current enrollment, shall be permitted to enroll in any regular semester for fewer than eight (8) credit hours of courses; provided, however, that students shall register for all required courses in the sequence established by the College of Law faculty. Failure to enroll and receive grades for at least eight (8) hours in any regular semester shall result in the student receiving no credit for any hours attempted during the semester in question. A Part-Time Evening Program law student maintains the right to withdraw, within College of Law procedures, from any College of Law course, subject only to the requirement that he/she maintains enrollment in eight (8) credit hours in any regular semester. In addition, any withdrawal is also subject to the requirement that no student may withdraw from a course required to be taken in sequence in a particular semester. Part-Time – Minimal Course Load –Summer Session No Part-Time student, except those who are eligible to graduate at the conclusion of the summer session of current enrollment, shall be permitted to enroll in any summer session for fewer than six (6) credit hours of courses; provided, however, that the student shall register for all required courses in the sequence established by the College of Law faculty. Failure to enroll and receive grades for at least six (6) hours in any summer session shall result in the student receiving no credit for any hours attempted during the semester in question. A Part-Time Evening Program law student maintains the right to withdraw, within College of Law procedures, from any College of Law course, subject only to the requirement that he/she maintains enrollment in six (6) credit hours in any summer session. In addition, any withdrawal is also subject to the requirement that no student may withdraw from a course required to be taken in sequence in a particular semester. Full-Time – Maximum Course Load- Fall / Spring Semester No Full-Time Day Program student shall be permitted to enroll in more than sixteen (16) credit hours during any regular semester. However, a student who is eligible to graduate at the conclusion of the Fall or Spring semester will be allowed to take a maximum of seventeen (17) hours in his/her final semester. A student who enrolls for more than sixteen (16) hours in a regular semester, except in his/her final semester when enrollment in seventeen (17) is permitted, will be considered in violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

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Full-Time – Maximum Course Load- Summer Session No Full-Time student shall be permitted to enroll in any summer session for more than eight (8) credit hours, except when a student is in his/her final semester when enrollment in nine (9) hours is permitted. A student who enrolls for more than eight (8) credit hours in a summer session, except in his/her final semester when enrollment in nine (9) hours is permitted, will be considered in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Part-Time – Maximum Course Load- Fall / Spring Semester No Part-Time Evening Program student shall be permitted to enroll in more than ten (10) credit hours during any regular semester. However, a student who is eligible to receive the J.D. degree during the Fall or Spring commencement will be allowed to enroll in a maximum of eleven (11) hours in his/her final semester. A student who enrolls for more than ten (10) hours in a regular semester, except in his/her final semester when enrollment in eleven (11) hours is permitted, will be considered in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Part-Time – Maximum Course Load- Summer Session No Part-Time student shall be permitted to enroll in any summer session for more than eight (8) credit hours, except when a student is in his/her final semester when enrollment in nine (9) hours is permitted. A student who enrolls in more than eight (8) credit hours in a summer session, except in his/her final semester when enrollment in nine (9) hours is permitted, will be considered in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. This Rule Is Non-Waivable DROP/ADD PROCEDURES First-year students may not make changes to their assigned course schedules. Upper-class students, who decide to add, drop or change their course schedule after they have been officially registered for the fall or spring semesters may do so only during the first week of classes. For a summer session, the drop/add period is during the first three (3) days of classes. A student’s right to drop or add a course is subject only to the requirement that a student maintain enrollment in the minimum course load for his/her program and subject also to the requirement that no student may drop a course required to be taken in sequence in a particular semester. Once the drop/add period has passed, students may no longer drop or add a course. However, upon receiving written approval from the Dean or his designee, a student may withdraw from a course up until the eighth (8th) week of a fall or spring semester and until the fourth (4th) week of a summer session. Where a student is permitted to withdraw, a grade of “W” will be reflected on the student’s transcript. No student may withdraw from a course required to be taken in sequence in that semester.

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REQUIRED COURSES The following courses and requirements must be successfully completed (earning of grade of “D” or higher) by all students: Business Organizations Civil Procedure I & II Clinical Program or Pro Bono Constitutional Law I & II Contracts I & II Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Estates and Trusts Evidence Family Law Florida Constitutional Law Florida Practice Legal Methods I & II Professional Responsibility Property I & II Sales Torts I & II Upper Level Writing Requirement Required courses must be taken at the Florida A&M University College of Law. This Rule Is Non-Waivable CURRICULUM The College of Law has designated the successful completion (earning of grade of “D” or higher) of specific courses as required for graduation. These required courses must be taken in the sequence provided by the College of Law. If a student fails a course, or for any reason does not complete a course required to be taken in sequence, the student must enroll in the course the next time that the said course is offered.

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DAY PROGRAM Students are required to take all first-year courses in sequence and the following courses are deemed to be in sequence for the Full-Time Day Program. In addition, students are required to take all second year courses in the following sequence, except when the course is offered in both semesters of the same year. All other courses must be taken in sequence with the stipulation that certain courses may be deemed as prerequisites for admission into other non-required courses.

ACADEMIC PLANNING

Day Program Year 1 Day Program

Fall Credits Spring Credits Civil Procedure I 3 Civil Procedure II 3 Contracts I 3 Contracts II 3 Legal Methods I 3 Constitutional Law I 3 Property I 3 Legal Methods II 2 Torts I 3 Property II 2 Total 15 Torts II 2

Total 15 Year 2 Day Program

Listed below are required courses for students with advanced standing. These courses are required to be taken in the semester designated. Fall Credits Spring Credits Business Organizations 4 Criminal Procedure 3 Constitutional Law II 3 Estates and Trusts 3 Criminal Law 3 Sales 2 Evidence 4

Electives 7 Professional Responsibility 2 Total 15 Total 16

Year 3 Day Program Courses required to be taken at any time during the third year.

Family Law 3 Florida Constitutional Law 2 Florida Practice 2 Clinical Program or Pro Bono 0, 4,6, or 12 Writing Requirement 2 Electives 21,17,15,9

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ACADEMIC PLANNING Evening Program

The following courses are deemed to be in sequence for the evening program: all first, second, and third year courses. All courses so listed must be taken in sequence with the stipulation that certain courses may be deemed as prerequisites for admission into other non-required courses. Year 1 Evening Program

Fall Credits Spring Credits Contracts I 3 Contracts II 3 Legal Methods I 3 Legal Methods II 2 Civil Procedure I 3 Civil Procedure II 3 Total 9

Total 8

Summer Credits Criminal Law 3 Professional Responsibility 2 Total 5

Year 2 Evening Program

Listed below are required courses for students in the second year of the evening program. These courses are required to be taken in the semester designated. Fall Credits Spring Credits Constitutional Law I 3 Constitutional Law II 4 Torts I 3 Property II 2 Property I 3 Torts II 2 Total 9

Total 8

Summer Credits Criminal Procedure 3 Elective 4 Total 7

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Year 3 Evening ProgramListed below are required courses for students in the third year of the evening program. These courses are required to be taken in the semester designated. Fall Credits Spring Credits Business Organizations 4 Estates and Trusts 3 Evidence 4 Florida Constitutional Law 2 Sales 2 Florida Practice 2 Total 10

Elective 3 Total 10

Summer CreditsFamily Law 3 Writing Requirement 2 Elective 3 Total 8

Year 4 Evening Program

Courses required to be taken at any time during the fourth year. Fall Credits Spring Credits Clinical Program or Pro Bono

0,4,6 Clinical Program or Pro Bono

0,4,6

Electives 9,5,3 Electives 8,4,2 Total 9

Total 8 WRITING REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for the award of the J.D. degree, a student must satisfy the writing requirements. In order to satisfy the writing requirements, a student must receive a passing grade in the following:

*Legal Methods I *Legal Methods II *Upper Level Writing Requirement

This Rule Is Non-Waivable UPPER LEVEL WRITING REQUIREMENT In addition to the above writing requirements, students must also complete an Upper Level Writing Project. The Upper Level Writing Project must be completed no later than one full semester prior to a student’s anticipated graduation date.

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The Upper Level Writing Project may be completed as a part of a seminar class or an independent study project. The Project must be a minimum of twenty-five (25) pages in length and must receive a grade of B- or higher in order to satisfy the Upper Level Writing Requirement. Under no circumstance can a student satisfy the Upper Level Writing Requirement without satisfactorily completing Legal Methods I and II. PRO BONO ACTIVITIES All students are required to engage in public service by participating in and satisfactorily completing either one of several available clinical offerings, or by completing at least twenty (20) hours in a pro bono experience. To qualify as an acceptable Pro Bono experience, the activity must be of a public service nature and includes either a direct legal element or allows for the integration of public service with ideas that touch upon the law. In addition, the student must not receive any monetary compensation or academic credit for the activity. TIMING / SEQUENCING REQUIREMENTS Students are required to complete all first-year required courses BEFORE being eligible to enroll in any upper division courses. Requests for exceptions to this rule must be made in writing and submitted to the Dean or his designee. TRANSFERRING BETWEEN PROGRAMS

1. Students must complete the first year of their respective programs before they can be eligible to transfer from one program to another.

2. Students must be in good academic standing in order to be eligible to transfer from one

program to another.

3. Students must complete the “Request To Transfer To/From Programs” form available in the Registrar’s office.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Standard 304 of the American Bar Association for Approval of Law Schools states that regular and punctual class attendance is necessary to satisfy residency and class-hour requirements.

Students are required to be in good and regular attendance for the courses in which they are registered. In order to be eligible to take the final examination and receive academic credit for a course, a student must have attended a minimum of 80% of the classes for the course. A student who attends fewer than the 80% minimum of classes will be dropped automatically from the course and will be administratively assigned a grade of “F” for the course.

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The 80% minimum attendance policy does not preclude faculty members from imposing stricter, more demanding attendance requirements for their courses. Faculty will take attendance in classes. It is the obligation of each student to ensure that his / her attendance has been counted. Falsifying class attendance is a violation of the Student Conduct Code. The following chart is designed to outline the maximum number of classes a student may miss for any reason.

Total

Credits

Meetings

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Weeks/Term

Total

Classes

Maximum Absences

Weeks/Term

Total

Classes

Maximum Absences

2 1 15 15 3 13 13 3 2 2 15 30 6 13 26 5 3 1 15 15 3 13 13 3 3 2 15 30 6 13 26 5 3 3 15 45 9 13 39 8 4 1 15 15 3 13 13 3 4 2 15 30 6 13 26 5 4 3 15 45 9 13 39 8 4 4 15 60 12 13 52 10 4 1 8 8 2 4 2 8 16 3 4 3 8 24 5 4 4 8 32 6 3 1 8 8 2 3 2 8 16 3 3 3 8 24 5 2 1 8 8 2 2 2 8 16 3 This Rule Is Non-Waivable OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT The American Bar Association’s Standard 304 states that a full-time student may not engage in employment for more than twenty (20) hours per week in any semester in which the student is enrolled in twelve (12) or more credit hours. The College of Law discourages all outside employment by first-year, full-time students. A part-time evening student’s hours of employment are not regulated. Thus, a part-time student who is enrolled for fewer than twelve (12) credit hours may be employed for more than twenty (20) hours per week. This Rule Is Non-Waivable

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GRADES The Florida A&M University College of Law uses the following grading system which uses both letter grades and quality points:

A 4.00 A- 3.67 B+ 3.33 B 3.00 B- 2.67 C+ 2.33 C 2.00 C- 1.67 D+ 1.33 D 1.00 F 0.00

COMPUTATION OF LAW SCHOOL GRADE POINT AVERAGES A student’s term GPA is determined by dividing the number of hours attempted for GPA into the number of grade points earned. Similarly, the cumulative GPA is determined by dividing the total number of hours attempted for GPA into the total number of grade points earned. All grade point averages shall be rounded off to the nearest one-thousandth (1/1000.00) decimal point. The following grades or symbols may also appear on a student's record:

I Incomplete; not included in computation of grade point average S Satisfactory; credit earned, but not included in computation of

grade point average U Unsatisfactory; no credit earned W Withdrew from the course or from the University subsequent to the

deadline for dropping a course

Students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students who fail to maintain this average are subject to academic probation or dismissal as indicated below.

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GRADING CURVE All required first-year courses will be graded across the entire grading spectrum, with an

expected distribution of grades as follows: Grade Minimum/Maximum Allowed A up to 10% A- up to 10% Total A range 5% to 12% B+ up to 10% B up to 20% B- up to 25% Total B range 20% to 40% Total A & B ranges 25% to 50% C+ up to 30% C up to 20% Total C & C+ ranges up to 45% C- up to 10% D+ up to 10% Total C- & D+ ranges 5% to 12% D up to 10% F up to 10% Total D & F ranges 5% to 12% All required upper level courses, and all other upper level courses with more than twenty-five (25) enrolled students, will be graded on a “B / B-“ median grade curve. EXTENSIONS AND INCOMPLETES

A. In a paper course, or an independent study project, the faculty member may, upon application of a student prior to the due date for the paper, grant for good cause an extension of the due date for a period of time not to exceed six (6) weeks from the end of the examination period, provided that any extension beyond three (3) weeks from the end of the examination period must be in writing, signed by the faculty member, and sent to the College of Law’s Registrar. Any further extension beyond six (6) weeks from the end of the examination period may be granted only with the written permission of the Dean or designee and with the consent of the faculty member.

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B. A grade of incomplete ("I") shall be submitted for a student only when:

1. in a paper course or an independent study project, the student has received an extension of time to submit his/her paper; or

2. in an examination course, the student was granted an excused absence

from the final examination.

C. A grade of incomplete (“I”) shall be removed by the last day of classes of the term in which the student is next enrolled, or the grade will be changed to a failing grade (“F”) in the course. The “F” grade is counted in computing the student's grade point average.

FAILED GRADES A student who fails a required course must retake it during the next regular semester of enrollment that the course is offered. A student who fails an elective course may retake it if (s)he wishes. The College of Law does not have a grade forgiveness policy. Therefore, when a student retakes a failed course, both grades will appear on the student’s transcript and will be computed in the student's cumulative grade point average. A student may not retake a course in which (s)he received a passing grade, unless directed to do so by the Academic Standards Committee. This Rule Is Non-Waivable GRADE APPEAL PROCESS The purpose of this appeal process is to provide a student an opportunity to appeal a grade considered inequitably awarded because it involved a gross violation of the instructor’s own specified standards. The appeal process is not a basis for appeal of the instructor’s grading standards, nor does it cover situations in which the judgment of the instructor is questioned as to a borderline grade decision.

STEP 1. Contact the instructor to discuss the grade and attempt to resolve any differences.

STEP 2. A student unable to resolve his/her differences with the instructor must file a written appeal with the Dean or his designee within thirty (30) days following the posting of the disputed grade. The appeal should contain the facts and circumstances on which the student’s claim is based. The student must furnish the instructor a copy of the appeal.

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A panel of three faculty members may be appointed by the Dean to review the written appeal. A majority decision of this review panel shall be final. A negative decision by the panel will end the appeal. The student will be notified of the panel’s decision.

A student may withdraw the appeal at any stage of the process. In the case of a successful appeal at any stage, the grade can be changed by the joint agreement of the student and the instructor. In the event they fail to agree, the grade will be changed to “S” and so indicated on the transcript.

COURSES TAKEN ELSEWHERE All candidates for the J.D. degree are required to complete at least sixty (60) credit hours at the Florida A&M University College of Law. A maximum of thirty (30) credit hours may be given for work at another ABA approved law school. Credit for work taken at another school will only be granted for courses in which the student received a grade of “C” or better. All grades received for work taken at another law school will appear on the Florida A&M University College of Law transcript as an “S” without any quality points and will not be used to compute the student’s grade point average. TRANSCRIPTS A transcript is the student’s official academic record. Official transcripts are issued upon request. Students must complete a transcript request form, and pay a $5.00 charge for each transcript requested. Transcripts will not be issued to any student who has an outstanding financial obligation to the University or the College of Law. Requests for official transcripts should be made to the main campus at: Florida A&M University Office of University Registrar Tallahassee, Florida 32807 (805) 561-3115 Students can also request a transcript through the Registrar’s link on the FAMU homepage at: www.famu.edu WAIVER OF RULES In extraordinary circumstances, and for good cause shown, the Academic Standards Committee may waive any of the academic rules that the administration or faculty has the authority to waive or amend except those rules expressly made non-waivable. Such waiver requires approval of two-third (2/3) of the members of the Committee and approval by the Dean of the College of Law.

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VI. ACADEMIC STANDING CLASS RANK / ACADEMIC STANDING / DEAN’S LIST For purposes of determining academic standing and the Dean’s List, students’ grade point averages will be computed at the end of each semester. For purposes of determining class rank, students’ grade point averages will be computed at the end of each academic year on a cumulative basis. Full-Time Day and Part-Time Evening students will be ranked separately in their respective divisions. DEAN’S LIST DESIGNATION All students who have a semester grade point average of B+ (3.33) or above will have a Dean’s List designation posted on their transcript for that semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, Full-Time Day students must earn twelve (12) hours for the semester with a minimum of eight (8) graded hours. Part-Time Evening students must earn eight (8) hours for the semester with a minimum of six (6) graded hours. GRADUATION HONORS Candidates for the Juris Doctor degree who maintain high scholarship are graduated with honors. Graduation with honors is based upon earning a minimum of seventy-five (75) credit hours at the Florida A&M University College of Law. To be eligible for graduation with honors, graduates must earn the required cumulative grade point average in the following categories: Summa cum laude (highest honors) shall be awarded to all students who earn a grade point average of 3.8 or higher. Magna cum laude (high honors) shall be awarded to all students who earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 – 3.79 or higher in the graduating class. Cum laude (honors) shall be awarded to all students who earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.10 – 3.49 in the graduating class. This Rule Is Non-Waivable

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ACADEMIC PROGRESS A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required to be considered in good academic standing and for graduation. Thus, it is desirable that each student earns a 2.0 term average during each period of enrollment at the College of Law. A student who maintains a cumulative average of 2.0 or better will not be subject to academic dismissal. However, in any term in which the student’s grade point average drops below 2.0, appropriate action will be taken, i.e., academic probation or academic dismissal. This Rule Is Non-Waivable ACADEMIC PROBATION A student who fails to achieve an average grade point average of 2.00 in any semester, but whose cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or above, shall be deemed to be on academic probation and shall be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations that the College of Law, in its discretion, may set to meet the needs of individual cases, provided that, in a semester, students in substantially similar situations shall be treated similarly. This Rule Is Non-Waivable ACADEMIC DISMISSAL A student who has not achieved or maintained a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 as of the completion of his/her first-year program of study, or in any subsequent semester, is automatically dismissed from the law school. A student who is academically dismissed is not eligible to continue studies at the College of Law unless (s)he is subsequently granted readmission. This Rule Is Non-Waivable READMISSION AFTER DISMISSAL Any student whose cumulative grade point average is below 2.00 at the completion of his/her first year program of study or any semester thereafter shall be given written notice of that fact by the Dean or his designee through certified mail, return receipt requested.

A student who has been dismissed from the College of Law for academic reasons may submit a petition for readmission to the Academic Standards Committee. The petition must be submitted within thirty (30) days after the posting of the final grade. The Academic Standards Committee will notify the student, in the event a personal appearance is warranted. The Academic Standards Committee shall render a decision on the petition within a reasonable time. The decision made by the Academic Standards Committee on the student’s readmission will be final.

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Any student who has not achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better at the completion of his/her first year program of study or any subsequent semester may petition the Academic Standards Committee for readmission.

1. Dismissal After Completion of Two Semesters The Academic Standards Committee may grant a petition for readmission from a student who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 1.67 after the completion of the first-year program of study. The Academic Standards Committee may grant the petition on the condition that the student repeats the first year, or the Committee may decide that the student should be conditionally advanced. The cumulative grade point average of any student who repeats the first year will be calculated based on the grades for the repeated year only. Grades earned during the initial first year will be disregarded, but will remain on the transcript. The Academic Standards Committee shall deny a student's petition unless it determines that there is a reasonable likelihood that the student will achieve a 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of the repeated first year or, in the case of a student who has been conditionally advanced, at the end of the fourth semester. The Academic Standards Committee will impose additional conditions that it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to requiring that a student seek prior approval of his or her schedule, or requiring that a student limit the number of credit hours he/she carries in a given semester. Although the Academic Standards Committee’s decision to readmit is final, the imposition of conditions upon that readmission is a recommendation to the Dean for the Dean’s final approval. Any student who repeats the first year and fails to achieve a 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the repeated first year is ineligible to petition for readmission. Any student who has been conditionally advanced at the completion of two semesters who fails to achieve a 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of the fourth semester is ineligible to petition for readmission.

2. Dismissal Of Upper-Level Students The petition of a student who has completed at least one semester beyond the first-year program of study may be denied or the student may be conditionally advanced. The Academic Standards Committee shall conditionally advance the student only if it determines that there is a reasonable likelihood that the student will achieve a 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of the succeeding semester. The Academic Standards Committee will impose additional conditions that it deems appropriate. Any student who has been conditionally advanced and who fails to achieve a 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of the subsequent Fall or Spring semester is ineligible to petition for readmission.

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE A student who wishes to take a leave of absence must submit a written request to the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services. A student is eligible for a leave of absence for up to two semesters only if the student is in good academic standing. WITHDRAWAL A student who wishes to withdraw from the law school must report to the Associate Dean for Student Services and Administration to explain the circumstances that necessitate the withdrawal and the Associate Dean will explain the withdrawal process. Students who withdraw after the drop / add period will be held liable for all fees assessed. To withdraw, a student must obtain and complete a Withdrawal form, which is available in the Registrar’s Office. A withdrawal is not effective until the completed form is submitted to the Registrar’s Office. A student who withdraws after the drop / add period will receive “W” grades on the student’s transcript. A failure to complete the withdrawal process will result in “F” grades being recorded. Students who withdraw from the University after filing the appropriate withdrawal forms and making formal application for a refund of registration and tuition fees, will have their tuition adjusted according to the following schedule:

• A 100% fee refund/charge adjustment will be made to the student if the withdrawal is approved prior to the end of the drop / add period and written documentation is received from the student.

• A 25% refund/charge adjustment will be made to the student if the withdrawal is

approved prior to the end of the fourth week of classes and written documentation is received from the student.

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VII. EXAMINATIONS EXAMINATION SCHEDULE Final written examinations are required in all courses in the law school except as otherwise provided. The day, time, and room assignments for final examinations are posted prior to the exam. All students are required to be present for and take the final examinations at the date, time, and place specified in the posted exam schedule. Unless designated as a “take home” exam, all examinations must be taken in the assigned examination rooms. A student who arrives late for an examination will be permitted to take the exam, but the time for completing the exam will not be extended. A student who begins an examination, but decides not to finish the exam, will be graded on the work submitted by the end of the examination period. ABSENCE FROM EXAMINATIONS Faculty members may not make exceptions to the final examination schedule and students should not ask them to entertain requests for re-scheduling. All requests for exceptions to the final examination schedule must be made to the Dean or his designee BEFORE the examination and will be granted only upon a documented showing of an emergency, serious illness, or a sufficiently compelling circumstance. Examples of sufficiently compelling circumstances include, among other situations, serious illness, military deployment, or death in the immediate family. An unexcused absence from a final examination will result in a failing grade (F) in the course, and the failure is counted in computing the student's grade point average.

If a student is excused by the Dean or his designee from taking a final examination at the regularly scheduled time, then the student must take a make-up examination in the course at the earliest possible date, but no later than two (2) weeks from the end of the examination period for the semester. Extending exam dates beyond that period makes it difficult to submit grades to the University in a timely manner, to allow the faculty member to release or discuss the exam, and, to protect the anonymity of the grading process. No make-up exam will be given prior to the scheduled date of the exam. Grades received in make-up examinations are included in the student's grade point average. ACCOMMODATIONS ON EXAMINATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES It is the policy of the College of Law to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Where appropriate, additional examination time can be provided, as well as the use of auxiliary services, such as readers, interpreters, and other aids. The Director of Student Affairs will make the appropriate accommodations. Students are encouraged to request

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examination accommodations as soon as possible, but in any event, no later than the fifth week of the fall and spring semesters and the third week of the summer sessions. A failure to request accommodations in any given semester waives your right to accommodations during that semester. ANONYMOUS GRADING Examinations are graded anonymously. The College of Law Registrar will assign each student an anonymous examination number each semester to be used for all final exams taken in the given semester. Students are to use this number on their exams and bluebooks and are not to use their names or other identifying information on examinations. Faculty members will submit grade sheets with exam numbers and grades to the College of Law Registrar for processing. The College of Law Registrar will correlate exam numbers to names and then transfer the information to the official grade report. Professors who count class participation or other factors into the grade must submit their grades, along with a list of those students who are to receive bonus / deduction points. The College of Law Registrar will apply or deduct credit as applicable. Legal Methods and courses in which seminar papers and seminar projects are the basis for the grade are not subject to the same anonymous grading system. GRADE CHANGE POLICY Grades are considered final upon submission to the College of Law Registrar. A final grade submitted to the College of Law Registrar cannot be changed as a result of a faculty member’s substantive re-evaluation of a student’s examination answers or other work. A faculty member may change the grade ONLY if it is incorrect due to a mathematical error. When a grade is changed, the change of grade must be submitted to the Dean for final approval. COMPUTERS / TYPING EXAMINATIONS Except in certain cases mandated by the need to provide disability accommodations, computers and memory typewriters may not be used for taking exams. Students may make arrangements with the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services to use their personal typewriters without memory.

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VIII. THE LAW LIBRARY

RULES AND REGULATIONS For more detailed information about the Law Library’s policies, please see the LAW LIBRARY GUIDE.

LIBRARY HOURS The College of Law Library will be open during the summer, fall and spring semesters at the following hours:

Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 11:00pm Friday 7:00am – 10:00pm Saturday 8:00am – 9:00pm Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm

The Law Library will also set extended hours for the exam periods. During the Semester Breaks, the library is opened at the following hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Library Circulation Desk 407-254-3263 Library Reference Desk 407-254-3289 ACCESS TO THE LAW LIBRARY The College of Law Library occupies the entire first, second and fourth floors of the south wing of the law school. The first floor of the library houses the following: Circulation and Reference Desk Reserve Desk Library Staff Offices Public Computer Terminals

Microfiche Room Law Review Offices Restrooms

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The second floor of the library houses the following:

Library Stacks Study Carrels

Group Study Rooms Restrooms

The third floor of the library houses the following:

Computer Workstations/Lab Director’s Suite Faculty Offices

The fourth floor of the library houses the following: Grand Reading Room Special Collections Room Library Stacks Study Carrels Group Study Rooms Restrooms

FOOD AND BEVERAGES Eating and smoking are prohibited in the Law Library. Drinking of liquids, including water, is permitted in the library only when using the College of Law’s approved spill proof containers. COMPUTER AIDED LEGAL RESEARCH Access to the LEXIS/NEXIS and WESTLAW databases is limited by contract to academic research carried out by law students, law faculty and staff. LOISLAW is available only at the four computer stations by the reference desk. See a Public Services Librarian for assistance in using this database. Our contracts with WESTLAW and LEXIS/NEXIS prohibit use of the databases by anyone other than members of the law school community. In addition, the contracts also forbid research on these systems by law students acting for governmental or private entities. The library webpage contains additional information on other resources that are available to the College of Law Community only, such as CCH internet tax service and BNA. Please see the college of law library’s webpage at the following link: http://www.famu.edu/acad/colleges/law/knowledge.php?justice=library

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COMPUTER LAB / FACILITIES The Law Library has eight computer workstations / terminals, including one ADA compliant workstation, on the first floor and thirty terminals in the 3rd floor computer lab. Two computers can be used to access the microform collections and there is also a microform reader located on the first floor. Printers are operated by the Pay for Print system. The system is compatible with the student’s rattler card. The Debitek value machine is located on the first floor by the copier. The value machine will allow the student to place money on their rattler card. PHOTOCOPY MACHINES Coin operated photocopiers are located on the first floor of the library. GROUP STUDY ROOMS Check with the library staff member at the Circulation Desk for information about reserving the group study rooms on the 2nd and 4th floors.

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IX. STUDENT SERVICES COUNSELING AND STUDENT SERVICES The College of Law provides academic and career counseling for its students. In addition, the administration and faculty are concerned with the welfare of the student body and often provide informal personal counseling as well. The Director of Student Affairs provides assistance with academic problems, leaves of absence, emergencies, and other problems that may arise during law school. The College recognizes that the first year can be a stressful time, and, therefore periodically presents programs designed to help students recognize the symptoms of stress in both themselves and others and to develop strategies to cope with stress. HEALTH SERVICES The student health fee entitles students to some basic health services without charge. Florida A&M University has contracted with the University of Central Florida for the provision of health services to law students. The University of Central Florida’s Student Health Center (407-823-2701) is located on the UCF campus, behind the Biology Building, and is open from 8:00AM to 8:00PM Monday- Thursday, 8:00AM to 6:00PM on Friday, and 10:00AM to 2:00PM on Saturday. The hours of operation during the holiday periods are 8:00AM to 5:00PM. The Student Health Center is available for treating minor illnesses and injuries. Students who are found to have illnesses that require more detailed study will be referred to an appropriate specialist in the city. Additional medical needs would be at the expense of the student. In case of severe illness or accident, the student will be transferred by ambulance to the nearest local hospital. Students are eligible for services during the semester for which they are officially registered and have paid their health fee. The student health fee allows students to visit the Health Center an unlimited number of times. It does not provide for laboratory studies, X-rays, or medical supplies. All students taking six (6) credit hours or more are required to pay the student health fee. MEASLES POLICY The Department of Education has mandated that every student within the State University System present proof of immunity against Measles, Rubella, and Rubeola. Students who cannot demonstrate that they are adequately immunized will be required to obtain vaccinations in order to enroll in and register at the Florida A&M University College of Law.

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LAW SCHOOL SERVICES OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM (Rooms 342C) Director: Professor Edward Parson Workshops consist of:

• Note-taking • Outlining • Time and stress management • Briefing cases • Multiple choice techniques • Exam writing • Writing fundamentals

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID (Rooms 162) Director: Assistant Dean Mweni Ekpo The Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid develops and administers programs for recruitment and the evaluation of applicants for admission. Florida A&M University offers a comprehensive financial aid program that includes institutional grants and federal loan programs to help eligible students meet the expenses associated with attaining a legal education. These funds are awarded and administered by the University’s Office of Financial Aid and the College of Law’s Coordinator for Financial Aid works with that office to provide assistance to law students. A limited number of scholarships are available through the College of Law for students enrolled at the law school. Most aid is awarded to students on the basis of merit and financial need. All entering students are automatically considered for any scholarships administered by the College of Law and need not submit a scholarship application. All continuing students are required to complete an application for College of Law scholarships. OFFICE OF CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT (Room 147) Director: Ms. Kathy Payne The Office of Career Planning and Placement is committed to providing assistance to all Florida A&M University College of Law students and alumni in their job search efforts. Services are available to students as they search for part-time law clerk positions while they are in law school and for full-time permanent positions upon their graduation. Individual assistance in preparing resumes, developing career plans and job search strategies, and interviewing skills is available to all College of Law students and alumni. OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Room 110) Director: Ms. Angela Moss The Director of Information Technology develops and maintains the College of Law’s computer facilities (hardware and software). The Director supports the planning, evaluation, securing, development and maintenance of computer applications and systems in order to facilitate efficiency in performance of computing operations.

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OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (Room 162) Director: Ms. Renee E. Washington The College of Law’s Registrar is the custodian of all student records and files, including grade reports and transcripts. The Registrar’s Office is responsible for registration, the processing of drop/add and withdrawal forms, the determination of credit hours and residence weeks, the administration of examinations, and the recording and dissemination of grades. Requests for transcripts, certifications, GPA, class ranks, etc. should be made to the Registrar’s Office. Students are encouraged to make requests at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the date needed. General law school policies and procedures, as well as information regarding registration, class schedules, course descriptions, graduation, etc. may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. OFFICE OF SECURITY SERVICES (Room 110) Director: Mr. Bruce Henson The Office of Security Services is run by the College of Law’s Director of Security who is responsible for designing and implementing the type and manner of security systems needed to insure the safety and security of the College of Law community. The Director coordinates efforts to provide crime prevention seminars and other information regarding crime trends, crime alerts and other pertinent criminal activity information. OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS (Room 148) Director: Mr. Phillip A. Miller The Office of Student Affairs is run by the Director of Student Affairs who is responsible for a wide range of matters affecting student life and members of the student body. Information regarding outside scholarships, writing competitions, foreign summer study programs, time, and stress management workshops can be obtained from the Office of Student Affairs. The Office of Student Affairs works with student organizations and students who wish to start a new organization. LOST AND FOUND Items found at the law school will be held at the College of Law’s Security Desk on the first floor of the atrium for re-claiming. The College of Law assumes no responsibility for personal property missing or lost on law school premises. Students should exercise caution in the care of all personal property. The Law Library will also have a lost and found at the circulation desk. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Student organizations are an important part of life as a law student. These organizations contribute greatly towards the educational, social, service, and cultural enrichment of the law school community. The organizations and their activities vary and range from the academically related, to service and socially related, to subject matter related. Students are encouraged to

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become involved in one or more student organizations, but they are cautioned against becoming overextended in extracurricular activities so as to affect their academic work. In order to be eligible to hold any position of leadership within an organization, a student’s cumulative law school grade point average must be at least 2.33 or above. All student organizations must be registered through the University’s Office of Student Activities. Students who wish to start a new student organization should discuss official recognition and registration requirements with the College of Law’s Director of Student Affairs. It is important to note that when persons are functioning in the capacity of members of a registered student organization, they will be held accountable for their organizationally related conduct, individually and collectively. AMERICAN TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (ATLA) (149C) Advisor: Professor John Paul Jones American Trial Lawyers Association is the world's largest trial bar. ATLA mission is to promote justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights--particularly the right to trial by jury. ATLA also strives to strengthen the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (BLSA) (149F) Advisor: Professor Jennifer Smith The Black Law Students Association mission is to be responsive to the needs of the Black community in general and the Black law student in particular. BLSA encourages educational financial and social growth not only among the Black race but on society as a whole. CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY (CLS) (149D) Advisor: Professor Joan Bullock The Christian Legal Society is a non-denominational student organization that focuses on providing fellowship among believers, increasing an understanding of the relationship between faith and law, and the communication of the Gospel to the world at large. CRIMINAL LAW ASSOCIATION (CLA) (149C) Advisor: Professor Eang Ngov The purpose of the Criminal Law Association is to provide a forum for students interested in all aspects of criminal law and to promote awareness and understanding of the criminal justice system through discussions and other activities. CLA’s goal is to implement various programs designed to expose its members to real-life information, experiences, and opportunities in the field of criminal law. ENTERTAINMENT ART AND SPORTS LAW SOCIETY (EASLS) (149F) Advisor: Professor William Henslee The Entertainment Art and Sports Law Society promotes and support interest in the current issues affecting entertainment and sports law.

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ESTATE PLANNING & TAXATION SODALITY (EPT) (149H) Advisors: Professor Reginald Mombrun and Professor Phyllis Smith The Estate Planning & Taxation Sodality’s mission is to stimulate the student body’s interest in the areas of estate planning and taxation, as well as to help the community with issues and concerns that arise from probate, tax, and related areas. FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES (FS) (149H) Advisor: Mr. Gary Yessin The Federalist Society is a non-partisan conservative/libertarian organization dedicated to fostering balanced and open debate about the fundamental principles of freedom, federalism, and judicial restraint. The Federalist Society seeks to educate the legal community about how limited constitutional government based on the rule of law can have a positive effect on law and public policy. HISPANIC AMERICAN LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (HALSA) (149D) Advisor: Professor Eunice Caussade The Hispanic American Law Students Association’s mission is to help its members to excel academically, to network with other Hispanic law students and lawyers, and to network with the legal community at large. PHI ALPHA DELTA (PAD) (149E) Advisor: Professor Joan Bullock Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International is a professional service organization composed of pre-law students, law students, legal educators, attorneys, judges, and government officials. PAD was founded in 1902 for the purpose of promoting professional competency and achievement within the legal profession. It is also the first law fraternity to admit women. STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION (SBA) (149) Advisors: Professor Joan Bullock and Professor John Paul Jones The Student Bar Association is the student government body at the College of Law. Its mission is to improve the overall quality of life for all students at the College of Law. WOMEN’S LAW CAUCUS (WLC) (149E) Advisors: Professor Barbara Bernier and Professor Phyllis Smith Women’s Law Caucus mission is to advance the rights and improve the position of women and all person in society by furthering legal, civil and human rights.

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X. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY It is the policy and practice of the Florida A&M University College of Law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and state and local requirements regarding students and applicants with disabilities. Under these laws, no qualified individual with a disability will be denied access to or participation in services, programs, and activities of the College of Law. The College of Law works with the University’s Office of Special Programs and Services to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. PROCEDURE Students whose disabilities may require some type of accommodation, including course load modification, exam accommodation, or other accommodations must meet with the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of the student to make these needs known in a timely fashion and to provide the appropriate documentation. Appropriate and reasonable accommodations will be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

Students who do not require accommodations need not disclose their disabilities. The information on the student’s disability and accommodations is treated as confidential information under applicable federal, state, and university laws and policies, and is provided only to individuals who are privileged to receive such information on a need-to-know basis.

In some cases, where only minor accommodations are required (such as requesting to sit in the front row because of visual or hearing impairment), the student should feel free to simply make a request of a faculty member. If a request for minor accommodations is not adequately responded to, the student should make the request of the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Students with disabilities who believe that their requests for accommodations have not been appropriately addressed by the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services should direct a complaint to the attention of the Dean. Grievances filed with the Dean must be in writing and will receive a written response.

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VERIFICATION OF DISABILITY Any student who wishes to request accommodations for a disability must submit professional verification of the disability as indicated below.

VERIFICATION OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY A student with a physical or mental disability must provide professional verification by a licensed physician, psychologist, audiologist, speech pathologist, rehabilitation counselor, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or other professional healthcare provider who is qualified in the diagnosis of the disability. The verification must reflect the student's present level of functioning of the major life activity affected by the disability. The student shall provide the verification documentation to the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services. The cost of obtaining the professional verification shall be borne by the student.

If the initial verification is incomplete or inadequate to determine the present extent of the disability and appropriate accommodations, the law school may require supplemental assessment of the physical or mental disability. The cost of the supplemental assessment shall be borne by the student.

VERIFICATION OF A LEARNING DISABILITY

A student with a learning disability must provide professional testing and evaluation results that reflect the individual's present level of processing information and present achievement level. The student shall provide the verification documentation to the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services. The cost of obtaining the professional verification must be borne by the student.

Documentation verifying the learning disability must:

(A) be prepared by a professional qualified to diagnose a learning disability, including, but not limited to, a licensed physician or psychologist;

(B) include the testing procedures followed, the instruments used to assess the disability, the test results, and written interpretation of the test results by the professional;

(C) reflect the individual's present level of functioning in the achievement areas of reading comprehension, reading rate, written expression, writing mechanics and vocabulary, writing, grammar, and spelling; and

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(D) reflect the individual's present level of functioning in the areas of intelligence and processing skills.

The assessment must elaborate how the data support the request for academic adjustments. In the event that the student requests an academic adjustment or accommodation that is not supported by the data in the assessment, or if the initial verification is incomplete or inadequate to determine the extent of the disability, then it is incumbent upon the student to obtain supplemental testing or assessment at the student's expense.

VERIFICATION OF A TEMPORARY DISABILITY

Students who seek accommodations on the basis of a temporary disability must provide documentation verifying the nature of the condition, stating the expected duration of the condition, and describing the accommodations deemed necessary. The verification provided must be from a professional healthcare provider who is qualified to diagnose the condition. The assessment or verification of the disability must reflect the student's current level of disability, and shall be no older than sixty (60) days. The cost of obtaining the professional verification must be borne by the student.

If the initial verification is incomplete or inadequate to determine the extent of the disability and appropriate accommodations, the College of Law has the discretion to require supplemental assessment of a temporary disability. The cost of the supplemental assessment must be borne by the student.

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XI. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

PART I.

VIOLATIONS

A student violates the Student Code of Conduct if the student purposely or knowingly engages in, attempts to engage in, or aids another to engage in, the conduct defined in sections one through four (1-4), or if the student fails to report any such violation.

1. VIOLATIONS CONCERNING EXAMINATIONS

A. To give to a student any unauthorized information concerning the characteristics or content of an examination

prior to the time the student who receives the information has taken the examination; B. To obtain or to receive any unauthorized information concerning the characteristics or content of an

examination prior to taking the examination; C. To communicate (1) with anyone in any manner during an examination which the student is taking, except the

dean in charge of examinations, the persons involved in administering the examination, or a faculty member, or (2) at any time with another student who is taking an examination;

D. To copy or read another student's examination paper or book, or to consult any unauthorized material during the

course of an examination, or to possess any unauthorized material in the examination room; E. Without proper authorization, to begin an examination before the prescribed time, or to continue working on an

examination after the announced conclusion of the examination period; F. To fail to submit all bluebooks and examination questions by the end of the examination, or to remove

bluebooks or examination questions from the examination room, unless authorized to do so by the faculty member giving the examination.

2. VIOLATIONS CONCERNING THE LIBRARY

A. To damage, destroy, or conceal any property belonging to or deposited in the law school library; B. To possess any property belonging to or deposited in the law school library without complying with the

prescribed procedures governing the circulation of library materials. 3. OTHER VIOLATIONS

A. To make a material misrepresentation in connection with any procedure under Part II of this code, or to solicit another person to make such a material misrepresentation;

B. To fail to appear or to testify before the Disciplinary Committee after due notice and without good cause, or

to solicit another student to violate the student's obligation under this code to appear and testify;

C. To fail to produce relevant documents on the demand of the Dean, Associate Deans or the Disciplinary Committee, or to solicit another to refuse to produce such documents;

D. To damage, destroy, or conceal evidence with the purpose of obstructing a proceeding under this code, or

to solicit another to damage, destroy, or conceal such evidence;

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E. To make a material misrepresentation for the purpose of obtaining a benefit in connection with any matter for which academic credit is given;

F. To steal, damage, destroy, conceal, or use without authority another student or faculty member's notes or

books;

G. To submit the same or a significantly similar work for credit in more than one course without disclosing that fact as early as is feasible and without obtaining the consent of the faculty members to whom the work is submitted;

H. To submit a paper or other work for credit that has been edited (or significantly or substantially edited) by another;

I. To fail to comply with the conditions or sanctions agreed to in an administrative disposition of a complaint

or imposed by the Disciplinary Committee under Part II of this code;

J. To make a material misrepresentation concerning the student's law school performance and activities on a resume or other written communication to a potential employer;

K. To withhold information or furnish false or misleading information to a law school official, or without

proper authorization to reproduce, copy, forge or attempt to forge, tamper with or alter in any way any record, document, or identification used or maintained by the law school.;

L. To falsify class attendance records;

M. To fail to present identification when requested by a law school employee who identifies him/herself;

N. To open or remove the mail of another person without authority;

O. To disturb faculty mailboxes in anyway, including delivering, removing or opening mail in any faculty member’s mailbox without the express permission of the faculty member.

P. To use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives on law school owned or controlled premises; and,

Q. To make false accusations under this code.

4. PLAGIARISM A. Definition: A student plagiarizes when the student represents the work of any other person as the student's own work. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

1. copying or substantially copying someone else's words without both citing the author of the

quotation and using either quotation marks or an indented block quotation; and,

2. paraphrasing someone else's words or work without citing the source.

B. The Violation: A student violates the Student Code of Conduct when the student:

1. purposely or knowingly plagiarizes or aids another student to plagiarize; or 2. plagiarizes with knowledge of circumstances which should alert a reasonable student that

there is a substantial risk that the student would be plagiarizing.

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PART II.

PROCEDURE 1. COMPLAINTS All students, faculty, and staff of the College of Law have a duty to report violations of the Student Code of Conduct to the appropriate official. Any person may make a complaint alleging a violation of this code by filing a written complaint with the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services. Every such complaint must be signed by the person alleging the violation and must contain a statement of the facts and circumstances involved in the alleged violation. A complaint must be filed within a reasonable time after the event complained of takes place, in view of all the surrounding circumstances. 2. NOTICE Upon receipt of the complaint, the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services shall notify the person or persons alleged in the complaint to have violated the code that a complaint has been filed. The notice shall describe the nature and circumstances of the claimed violation. 3. INVESTIGATION Upon receipt of the complaint, the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services shall investigate the charge. 4. DISPOSITION A. If, upon investigation, the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services determines that there is no probable cause for the complaint, or that the alleged infraction is de minimis, or that the complaint was not made within a reasonable time, the complaint shall be dismissed without further proceeding. B. When a complaint is dismissed, the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services shall inform the person filing the complaint, the accused, and the Dean of the decision in writing. C. If there is probable cause for the complaint, and the alleged infraction is not de minimis, and the complaint has been filed within a reasonable time, the complaint may be disposed of on terms satisfactory to the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services and the accused. If the complaint is resolved in this manner, the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services shall inform the Dean of the terms of the agreement and shall notify the person filing the complaint of the fact that the complaint has been resolved. D. The Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services shall have fifteen (15) business days from the filing of the complaint to notify the accused in writing either (1) that the complaint is dismissed, or (2) that there is probable cause, the alleged infraction is not de minimis, the complaint has been filed within reasonable time, and the matter cannot be settled administratively. The fifteen (15) day period can be extended only if the accused consents or if the Dean determines that there is good cause for extension. If the complaint is not dismissed or settled administratively, the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services shall furnish the accused with a copy of the complaint.

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5. APPOINTMENT OF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE AND PRESENTER OF CHARGES

A. After the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services has notified the accused that the complaint has not been dismissed, the Dean shall refer the complaint to a Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Dean and comprised of three faculty members, one of whom the Dean shall designate as Chair. Two student members of the Disciplinary Committee shall serve for a one (1) year term and shall be elected each year by the student body. The Dean may also appoint a person or persons to present the evidence related to the charges to the Disciplinary Committee.

B. The accused may file with the Dean written objection to the appointment of any member of the Disciplinary Committee. The Dean, at his/her sole discretion, shall determine whether there is good cause to replace a member of the Disciplinary Committee.

C. The Disciplinary Committee shall have the authority to require law school administrators, faculty, staff, and students to produce relevant documents and to appear and testify at a hearing.

D. If more than one student is charged with jointly violating the code, the Dean may or may not determine that separate Disciplinary Committees should be empanelled for each student. The decision of the Dean to empanel one or more Disciplinary Committees cannot be appealed. 6. HEARING A. The Chair of the Disciplinary Committee shall convene the committee and set a date for a hearing of the matter. The accused shall be notified in writing of the hearing at least ten (10) business days before the hearing. B. The hearing shall be closed, unless the accused requests that it be open to the public to the extent permitted by law. A request for a public hearing must be made in writing to the chair at least two business days prior to the hearing. C. At the hearing it shall be the duty of the Presenter of Charges, if one has been appointed, to present the facts fully and fairly for the purpose of enabling the Disciplinary Committee to reach a just result. D. The accused may be represented by any person of his/her choosing, and shall have the right to call witnesses and present relevant evidence, to cross-examine witnesses called by the Presenter of Charges or the Disciplinary Committee, and to present summation and argument. E. The chair shall have the authority to require any person to leave the hearing if that person acts in a disruptive manner. F. A record of the proceeding shall be made by any means deemed appropriate for the purpose by the Chair of the Disciplinary Committee. G. The admissibility of evidence and other matters of procedure not otherwise provided for by this code shall be in the discretion of the Disciplinary Committee. H. The Disciplinary Committee, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the committee authorized to vote, shall make one of the following written findings with respect to each alleged violation: i. The alleged violation was not proved and the charge is or charges are dismissed; or

ii. The charge has or charges have been established by clear and convincing evidence.

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7. AUTHORIZED PENALTIES A. Upon finding a plagiarism violation, the Disciplinary Committee shall impose a minimum punishment of suspension for one semester to a maximum punishment of dismissal from the College of Law with prejudice. B. Upon a finding of other violations, the Disciplinary Committee may: I. Impose one or more of the following:

a. Expulsion from the Florida A&M University College of Law; b. Suspension from the Florida A&M University College of Law; c. Probation for a stated period of time on specified conditions; d. Placement of a Disciplinary Letter in the student's personal file; e. Oral reprimand; f. Restitution or restoration; or II. Determine that no penalty shall be imposed, subject to satisfaction of specified conditions or obligations by the accused.

C. The Disciplinary Committee shall notify in writing the accused, the Dean, and the person filing the complaint of the result of the hearing, except that the person filing the complaint shall not be notified as to any penalties imposed. In the event that a violation is found, the dean's designee shall notify the violator of his/her rights to appeal.

8. APPEAL If a violation is found and the accused wishes to appeal to the Dean with respect to any aspect of the Committee's determination, the accused shall notify the Chair of the Disciplinary Committee in writing within ten (10) business days of the Disciplinary Committee’s Determination who shall forward to the Dean a copy of the findings and disposition and a verbatim transcript of the proceeding. The accused, on request, shall be entitled to a copy of the findings, disposition, and transcript. The Dean shall affirm the action of the Disciplinary Committee unless the Dean finds it to have been clearly erroneous or plainly excessive. The Dean may then modify the findings or penalties, order a new hearing, or dismiss the charge(s). The Dean's decision shall be final. The Dean shall notify the accused, the person(s) presenting the charges to the Disciplinary Committee, the members of the Disciplinary Committee, and the person filing the complaint of the disposition of the appeal in writing, except that the Dean shall not notify the person filing the complaint of any modification of the penalties imposed. The Dean’s affirmation of the Disciplinary Committee’s action may be appealed to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of the University. Thereafter, if the accused wishes to file an external appeal, the accused shall seek to have the appeal reviewed by the First District Court of Appeal. (See FAMU Rule 6C3-2.012, Florida Administrative Code in Appendix H)

PART III.

NONEXCLUSIVITY This code is not intended to foreclose disciplinary action for matters not addressed by the code.

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FAMU RULE 6C3-2.012 6C3-2.012 Conduct, Student Code of. (1) All student conduct regulations of the University shall be printed in a form or forms which

make them available to all students and shall be applicable only upon publication in the FAMUAN, the Student Handbook, FANG, or other reasonable means of written or electronic notification

(2) As members of the academic community, students enjoy the rights and privileges that accrue

to such membership including, but not limited to, academic freedom and participation in the decision-making processes of the University. Additionally, students are subject to the obligations and duties which accompany this membership and are responsible for compliance with the requirements of law and with all governance by students, faculty, and staff. It is incumbent upon members of the campus community to notify the appropriate judicial body or officials of a violation of these regulations, to encourage all to comply with them, and assist in their enforcement by testifying as witnesses when called upon to do so.

(3) Discipline may be imposed for offenses against the Code occurring at any of the following

locations or activities:

(a) University campus;

(b) University owned or controlled property;

(c) Property or other housing units assigned for responsibility to the University, including but not limited to fraternity and sorority property;

(d) Activities sponsored by the University wherever they may occur;

(e) Activities officially approved by the University which are conducted by University chartered organizations wherever they may occur;

(f) Activities occurring off campus.

(4) Felony - a serious offense against the University for which a student, upon conviction, shall

be punished by:

(a) Expulsion from the University; or

(b) Dismissal from the University; or

(c) Suspension from the University for a period not to exceed one year; or

(d) Community service, not to exceed 25 hours per week and not to exceed a total of 11 weeks; or

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(e) Probation for a specified period, or for a period not to exceed a total of time needed by the student to complete requirements for graduation; or

(f) Any combination of the foregoing that the hearing body or judicial officer may, under the circumstances, see fit to impose.

(5) Misdemeanor - an offense against the University for which the student, upon conviction,

shall be punished by:

(a) Suspension from the University for a period not to exceed two semesters; or

(b) Community service, not to exceed 15 hours per week and not to exceed a total of 11 weeks; or

(c) Probation for a specified period, or for a period not to exceed one year; or

(d) A letter of reprimand; or

(e) Any combination of the foregoing that the hearing body or judicial officer may, under the circumstances, see fit to impose.

(6) Definition of student conduct terms - The following terms used in imposing penalties for

various offenses are defined as follows:

(a) Expulsion - a student shall be deprived of his/her opportunity to reenter the University. The student is permanently separated from the University.

(b) Dismissal - separation of the student from the University for an indefinite period of time. Readmission is conditioned by the recommendation of an ad hoc review board appointed by the President or Vice President for Student Affairs.

(c) Suspension – separation of the student from the University for a definite period of time. The duration of the period of suspension shall be in direct proportion to the degree of seriousness attached to the misconduct.

(d) Probation - an official warning that the student's conduct violated the code of conduct of the University and requires the withdrawal of special privileges, participation in inter-collegiate activities, and others. The student may not be elected to office during the period of probation. If the student is holding an office, he/she must vacate the office for the term of probation. The penalty of probation may also include a specified monetary fine from $ 100.00 to $350.00.

(e) Reprimand - a formal rebuke and official recognition by letter to the student of misconduct as charged by the University.

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(f) Community service - hours the student may be required to work in specified areas of service.

(7) A student convicted of a second misdemeanor for same offense while enrolled in the

University shall be liable for punishment of a felony. (8) The hearing body or judicial officer shall have the authority to suspend sentence or withhold

sentencing for a specified period of time where circumstances warrant. A probationary period must be imposed.

(9) The President of the University or the Vice President for Student Affairs may expel, dismiss

or suspend any student when the student's conduct is detrimental to the University and involves disruption of the University process or is dangerous to the health, safety and morals of the University community.

(10) Offenses Classified as Felonies and Their Definitions.

(a) The offense affray is defined as the fighting of two or more students in a public or private place, voluntarily or not, to the disturbance of others. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion. (b) The offense assault and battery is defined as the unlawful and intentional application of force to the person of another. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion. (c) The offense assaulting a University official is defined as the unlawful attempt or offer to do bodily harm to an official of the University when the official is in the execution of his office. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion. (d) The offense disobeying a University official is defined as an intentional defiance of authority. The offense includes disobeying orders of the University official or the use of contemptuous words toward the University official. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion. (e) The offense breaking and entering is defined as the unlawful breaking into of a building or structure of another, with intent to commit an offense therein. The word building includes a room, classroom, office, store, or trailer. A break includes any removal of any part of the building designed to prevent entry. Opening a closed door or window or other similar fixture, or cutting out the glass or the netting of a screen is defined as breaking. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion. (f) The student who knowingly, with the intent to deceive, falsifies records or gives misleading information, oral or written, is subject to charges of deliberate deception. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion. (g) The offense destruction of property is defined as willful and malicious defacement, damage or destruction of University property or the private property of another. It includes vandalizing, misusing or intentional losses of University or private property. In addition to being subject to disciplinary action, students or student organizations responsible for such

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damage may be financially liable. The value of the property referred to must be $100.00 or more. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion. (h) The offense hazing is defined as noted in FAMU Rule 60-2.028, F.A.C. Penalty: See subsections (3) and (4) of said rule. (i) Stealing is defined as the intent to permanently deprive or defraud the true owner of his/her property or to appropriate the same to the use of the taker or someone other than the true owner. It is taking from the possession of another or obtaining from a person value of any kind, appropriating the same to personal use or to the use of another person other than the true owner. The property alleged as being stolen must be of a value of $ 100.00 or more Penalty: Probation up to dismissal. (j) Lewd and Lascivious Behavior is defined as such behavior as indicated under Section 800.03, F.S. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion. (k) Use and/or possession of firearms, ammunitions, explosives, or the use of a knife, firecracker or firework in a reckless manner is prohibited. Firecrackers or fireworks may be used only when approved by appropriate University officials. 1. "Firearm" means any weapon (including a starter gun) which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device; or any machine gun. The term "firearm" does not include an antique firearm unless the antique firearm is used in the commission of a riot; the inciting or encouraging of a riot; or the commission of any felony under this Rule. 2. "Fireworks" means and includes any combustible or explosive composition or substance or combination of substances, or except as hereinafter provided, any article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation. The term includes blank cartridges and toy cannons in which explosives are used, the type of balloons which require fire underneath to propel them, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, dago bombs, and any fireworks containing any explosives or flammable compound or any tablets or other device containing any explosive substance. The term "fireworks" does not include sparklers; toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns. 3. The term "sparkler" means a device which emits showers of sparks upon burning, does not contain any explosive compounds, does not detonate or explode, is hand-held or ground-based, and cannot propel itself through the air. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion. (l) The opening and removing of the mail of another person without authority is a violation of Federal law. University penalties may also be imposed for such a violation. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion.

(m) The student convicted of a felony by an off-campus court of competent jurisdiction may be subject to sanctions by the University. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion.

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(n) Violations of the terms of disciplinary actions imposed as a result of previous disciplinary proceedings under the provisions of this Code will subject the student to additional sanctions. Penalty: Probation up to dismissal.

(o) The offense conspiracy is defined as planning with one or more fellow students to

commit an act or acts which violate(s) the University Code of Conduct. Penalty: Probation up to expulsion. (p) Identification violations include: 1. To fail to present identification when requested by a University Law Enforcement Officer or other university official who identifies him/herself. Penalty: Probation up to dismissal. 2. To alter, illegally use or attempt to illegally use an identification card, library card, decal or other means of identification not issued to the student. Penalty: Probation up to dismissal. 3. The student who knowingly, with intent to deceive, allows another to use his/her student identification card, decal or other means of identification. Penalty: Probation up to dismissal. (q) Stalking: 1. Any person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or harasses another person commits the offense of stalking. Penalty: Probation up to suspension. 2. Any person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or harasses another person, and who makes a credible threat with the intent to place that person in fear of bodily injury or loss of life; or who fails to comply with an off-campus court order to cease and desist with any such conduct toward subject person or that person’s property commits the offense of aggravated stalking. Penalty: Suspension up to expulsion. (r) Sexual Battery- The non-consensual oral, anal or vaginal penetration by, or union with the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration with an object by another; however, sexual battery does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose. Penalty: Suspension up to expulsion. 1. “Victim” means a person who has been the object of a sexual battery. 2. “Alleged Offender” means the person who has been accused of committing sexual battery. 3. Unless expressly prohibited by law, the University is committed to affording the victim of a sexual assault the following rights: a. To not require the corroboration of the victim’s testimony. b. To prohibit the victim’s past sexual history from being admitted as testimony in university proceedings. c. To allow the victim to submit to the Hearing Body during the penalty phase a victim impact statement. d. To authorize the Vice President for Student Affairs or Dean of Students, or Director of Housing to modify living arrangements in cases where the victim and alleged offender live in the same housing complex. e. To authorize the Vice President for Student Affairs or Dean of Students, or the University Judicial Official to issue an immediate administrative restraining order, forbidding the alleged offender from all contact with the victim.

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f. To authorize the University provost an/or the academic deans to establish an immediate reassignment of classes for the alleged offender when both the alleged offender and victim attend the same classes. g. To provide on-campus counseling services to victims of sexual assault. h. To close the proceedings from the public as provided in all other disciplinary proceedings.

(s)Academic Honesty Violations: 1.An academic honesty violation shall include a student who gives or takes information

or material and wrongfully uses it to aid himself/herself or another student in academic endeavors. It shall further include receiving unauthorized written or oral information from a fellow student. Additionally, it shall include stealing, buying, selling, or referring to a copy of an examination before it is administered.

2. In the instance of papers written outside of the class, academic honesty violations shall

include plagiarism. Plagiarism may be specifically defined for the purposes of any course by the instructor involved. Unless otherwise defined, plagiarism shall include failure to use quotation marks or other conventional markings around material quoted from any source. Plagiarism shall also include paraphrasing a specific passage from a specific source without indicating accurately what that source is. Plagiarism shall further include letting another person compose or rewrite a written assignment.

3. A student who assists in any of the academic honesty violations mentioned above shall

be considered equally as responsible as the student who accepts such assistance. 4. For procedural information regarding academic honesty violations, students should

consult with the academic dean or director in the respective school or college. 5. The penalties for academic honesty violations shall include: reprimand, reduction of

grade; denial of academic credit; invalidation of university credit or of the degree based upon such credit; probation; suspension; dismissal; or expulsion. In addition to any other penalties that may be imposed, the individual or student may be denied admission or further registration, and the University may invalidate academic credit for work done by a student and may invalidate or revoke the degree based upon such credit if it is determined that the student has made false, fraudulent, or incomplete statements in the application, residence affidavit, or accompanying documents or statements in connection with, or supplemental to, the application for admission to or graduation from the University. (11) Offenses Classified as Misdemeanors and Their Definition.

(a) The offense assault is defined as an unlawful offer or attempt to do bodily harm toward the person of another. Penalty: Letter of reprimand up to suspension.

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(b) The student who gives or takes any information or material with the intention of wrongly using it to aid himself or another student in academic endeavors shall be subject to the charge of cheating. Penalty: Letter of reprimand up to suspension. (c) The offense destruction of property is defined as willful and malicious defacement, damage or destruction of University property or the property of another. It includes vandalizing, misusing or intentional loss of University or private property. In addition to being subject to disciplinary action, students or student organizations responsible for such damage may be financially liable. The value of the property referred to must be less than $100.00. Penalty: Letter of reprimand up to suspension. (d) The offense disorderly conduct encompasses the act or acts, disorders and neglect which affect the peace, harmony, and well being of the University community to the prejudice of good order and discipline. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to the use of profanity in public, drunkenness in University buildings and grounds and the use of insulting or defamatory language. Penalty: Letter of reprimand up to suspension. (e) The offense stealing is defined as the intent to permanently deprive or defraud the true owner of his property or to appropriate the same to the use of the taker or someone other than the true owner. It is taking from the possession of another or obtaining from a person value of any kind, appropriating the same to personal use or to the use of another person other than the true owner. The property alleged as being stolen must be of a value of less than $ 100.00. Penalty: Letter of reprimand up to suspension.

(f) The possession of firearms, ammunitions, explosives, firecrackers or fireworks, or the possession of a knife or other discharges or weapons of whatever kind or character is in violation of the code of conduct. Penalty: Letter of reprimand up to suspension.

(12) The University prohibits the use, sale, possession, manufacturing, bartering, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the residence halls, about the campus, or in any public gathering or recreational area or facility on University campus. The use, sale, possession, manufacturing, and bartering of narcotic drugs, central nervous system stimulants, hallucinogenic drugs, barbiturates., or other illicit drugs, defined by federal or state law or Board of Governors rules and policies, shall be prohibited in the residence halls, on the campus, or in any public gathering or recreational area. Said offenses shall be punishable as felonies. Penalty: Probation up to dismissal.

(13) The University may summarily dismiss or expel any student or group of students, pending a hearing at a later date if requested, under the following circumstances:

(a) The continued presence of the student on campus is likely to create interference with the

educational process and/or the orderly operation of the University: or (b) The continued presence of the student on campus is likely to endanger the health, safety,

welfare or property of the University community; or

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(c) The offense or conduct committed by the students is of such a serious, heinous or repulsive nature, as to adversely affect the University community and the student’s suitability as a member of the academic community.

(14) Violation of most residence hall policies and procedures are punishable as misdemeanors.

Violation of the Visitation Policy as found in Rule 6C3-2.001, F.A.C., shall carry either an arrest for trespassing, suspension or probation and the removal from living in University housing.

(15) The President or Vice President for Student Affairs may summarily dismiss or expel any

student, pending a hearing at a later date if requested, who is convicted of or pleaded guilty to a criminal offense of a kind which interferes with the educational or orderly operation of the University, or a kind which, if the student were allowed to remain enrolled, would endanger the health, safety, or property of the members of the academic community.

(16) A student who fails to respond to an administrative request to appear shall be prohibited

from attending classes and participating in extra-curricular activities until compliance with the administrative request to appear is effected.

(17) If a student charged with a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, regardless of which

judicial body may hear the matter, wishes to have the hearing postponed because there is pending or possible civil or criminal litigation which he/she feels might be prejudiced by the findings of the University hearing, such postponement may be granted provided the student requests it in writing and agrees to accept the imposition of probation, suspension or withdraws from the University voluntarily, depending upon the gravity of the offense. Such probation, suspension or withdrawal will be determined and activated by the University Judicial Officer with recommendations to the Vice-President for Student Affairs. Action taken shall remain in force until such time as the student requesting a hearing appears before the appropriate hearing body and a hearing is held. The student shall be informed whether he/she would be placed on probation or would be suspended prior to his making a decision to postpone the hearing.

(18) Students are required to carry a validated picture identification card at all times. Failure to

do so, may subject them to a reasonable detention by appropriate University authorities. (19) In addition to the right of University officials to enter a student's room in University

housing, pursuant to the terms of the Housing and Board Agreement, officials may enter when an emergency exists, where there is reasonable cause to believe there is a clear and present danger or where there is a reasonable belief that contraband is present which interferes with the educational process of the University, or, where the health, safety and morals of the University community are in imminent and apparent danger.

(20) In the event a student charged with an offense wishes to waive, in writing, his/her right to a

hearing and/or an appeal of a hearing to the appropriate official or hearing body and the University Judicial Officer wishes to accept jurisdiction, the University Judicial Officer may make a determination of facts and, if the student is found responsible for the offense, make a

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recommendation of penalty. The student’s written waiver shall be obtained after being given an explanation of the charges against him/her and of his/her rights to a hearing and appeal under the Student Code of Conduct. The student shall have two (2) work days from the date of signing the waiver to rescind, in writing, his/her waiver and request a hearing. In the absence of a rescission of waiver, the student shall be informed in writing of the decision of his/her case within ten (10) work days from the date of the waiver.

(21) When a student is accused of a violation, which in the opinion of the University Judicial

Officer, if proven, would not warrant a penalty in excess of probation, the University Judicial Officer may channel the case to the Student Government Association Supreme Court.

(22) In the event the offense charged is within the jurisdiction of more than one primary hearing

body, the University Judicial Officer shall determine which primary hearing body shall hear the charge.

(23) Decisions of the Student Supreme Court pursuant to subsection (21) above, Residence Life

informal hearing panels and administrative hearing panels are appealed to the Dean of Students. The final appeal within the University is to the President or Vice President for Student Affairs.

(a) The student has ten (10) working days from the date of the written notification of the decision by the hearing body to make his/her appeal in writing and file same with the Office of the Dean of Students.

(b) The written appeal must specify reason(s) why consideration should be granted and should only deal with matters of record, procedure, testimony and/or evidence.

(c) No student's final penalty shall begin to run until all University appeals are exhausted or denied.

(24) A tape recording or verbatim recording of each hearing will be made and preserved until the

appeal process has been exhausted. During this period the accused, with or without the company of legal counsel, and/or advisor, and/or parent will be granted permission to listen to the recorded testimony in privacy as determined by the University Judicial Officer, with the express understanding that the record is to remain confidential to the extent provided by law. If the student chooses to appeal, the record shall be made available to the accused and the President or Vice President for Student Affairs or his designee.

(25) The President of the University or Vice President for Student Affairs reserves the right to

appoint an ad hoc committee to hear matters regarding, but not specifically limited to, the subject matter of subsections (9), (12), (13), and (15) above. The chairperson of the committee, who may be an academic dean or director, shall also be appointed by the President or Vice President for Student Affairs.

(26) The hearing body, ad hoc committee or University Judicial Officer shall afford the accused

student with due process as provided by FAMU Rule 6C3-2.013, F.A.C., and/or Board of

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Governors subsection 6C-6.0105(5), F.A.C. The regulations or codes implementing the due process provisions as well as other matters referenced in said rules but not included herein shall be printed in the student handbook, the FANG, under the section entitled "Student Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct."

(27) Students who have a change of address after registration must file a change of address form

at the Office of the University Registrar. All notices, decisions and outcomes of judicial matters connected with the disciplinary process will be mailed to the student's last known local address as filed with the Registrar's Office. All notices, decisions and outcomes of judicial matters connected with the disciplinary process will be mailed to the student’s permanent home address when there is no local address furnished to the Office of the Registrar by the charged student.

Specific Authority 1001.74(4) FS. Law Implemented 1001.74(10)(e) 1006.60, 1006.61, 1006.62, 1006.63 FS. History-New 10-1-75, Re-promulgated 3-8-76, Amended 8-6-78, 12-22-83, Formerly 6C3-2.12, Amended 9-14-87, 1-26-04. Cf. BOR University Rule 6C3-2.028, F.A.C., on anti-hazing. FAMU RULE 6C3-2.013 6C3-2.013 Due Process. (1) The due process requirements contained below shall be applicable in all cases involving

academic dishonesty and matters involving alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Due process as applied by the University and its schools and colleges shall include, as a minimum, the following:

(a) The student shall be provided with written notice of the charges against him/her in sufficient detail and in sufficient time to prepare for a hearing before an appropriate committee or court, as established by the University or its colleges or schools, or before the appropriate University official; (b) The University or its colleges and schools shall establish a minimum number of days in advance of the hearing to present the written notice of charges, but in no case will this notice be less than three days, except in cases of emergency as specified below; (c) The Student shall be entitled to a prompt hearing before an appropriate committee or court, as established by the University or its colleges and schools; or the student shall have the option to request adjudication of the matter by an appropriate official designated by the University or its colleges and schools; (d) The student may inspect the evidence which will be presented against him/her; (e) The student may present evidence on his/her own behalf; (f) The student may hear and question adverse witnesses;

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(g) The student shall not be forced to present testimony which would be self- incriminating; however, the university and/or its colleges and schools is not required to postpone the proceedings pending the outcome of any outside prosecution; (h) The student may have an advisor of the student's choice present at the hearing; (i) The decision of guilt or innocence on the charges shall be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing; (j) The decisions of any committee or court, or of any university official, shall be presented to the student in writing and within a reasonable period of time following the hearing; (k) The student may appeal the decision of any committee or court or of any university official, within a period specified by the university or its colleges and schools in the written procedures, to the president or the president's designee;

(1) The student's status will remain unchanged pending the university's final decision in the matter, except where the president or president's designee determines that the safety, health or general welfare of the student or the university is involved. A student's enrollment status may be changed only in cases where the president or president’s designee determines that an emergency exists, which affects the safety, health or general welfare of the student or other students or the university and/or its employees; and (m) At the conclusion of the appeals process, the decision of the president or the president's designee shall be final.

(2) Additional due process protections as may be provided by rule of the Board of Regents shall also be applicable to cases involving academic dishonesty or violations of the Student Code of Conduct as indicated by said rule. Refer to Board of Regents subsection 6C-6.0105(5), F.A.C.

Specific Authority 120.53(1), 240.227(l) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1), 120.57(5), 240.227(l) FS. History-New 10-1-75, Formerly 6C3-2.13, Amended 9-14-87.

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XII. A P P E N D I X

A. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS OF REQUIRED COURSES

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

A study of the fundamentals of basic business associations with an emphasis on closely held businesses. Students will be introduced to agency concepts while exploring issues related to choice of entity. Various business forms will be examined such as general partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and privately held corporations. Corporate issues pertaining to corporations that are not publicly held will also be the focus. These include incorporation; financing for the small business; payment of dividends; roles of officers, directors, and shareholders; and management’s duty of care and loyalty.

CIVIL PROCEDURE I & II

An introduction to the organization of the federal and state courts, principles of jurisdiction, and procedural rules for civil cases. Topics include: pleadings, class actions, pretrial motions, discovery, venue, joinder of claims and parties, res judicata, collateral estoppel, summary judgment, non-jury and jury trials, claim and issue preclusion, binding effects of adjudication, and appellate review.

CLINICAL PROGRAM A concurrent program of academic instruction and skills training designed to more fully qualify the student for the practice of law. Students participate in civil and criminal settings provided by practicing attorneys. The classroom component teaches lawyering skills of interviewing, counseling, discovery, negotiation, advocacy, and Florida practice. Students must have taken, or take concurrently, Interviewing Counseling and Negotiation as well as Professional Responsibility. All practice is in accord with Florida Student practice rules. Clinics may include: Bankruptcy, Civil, Criminal, Housing, Mediation, and Street Law.

CONTRACTS I & II

The law of enforceable promises, including contract formation, interpretation, conditions, performance, assignment and delegation, third-party beneficiary contracts, breach, justifications and excuses for nonperformance, remedies, promissory estoppel and restitution. Emphasis is placed on classic contract doctrine, the sales of goods under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code and other commercial legislation.

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I & II

Historical and legal analysis of the basic constitutional framework of the American system of government with an emphasis on the sources and limits of federal and Supreme Court jurisdiction, allocation of powers between the federal government and states, separation of powers, congressional regulatory power under the commerce clause, and the guarantees of individual rights.

CRIMINAL LAW

Introduction to the substantive criminal law from both statutory and common law sources. Coverage includes the purposes of criminal law, criminal responsibility, theories of punishment, crimes against person and property, and defenses.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Introduction to basic criminal procedure from arrest through judicial review, with an emphasis is on the fourth, fifth, sixth, and fourteenth amendments to the United States Constitution and their impact on the constitutional rights of the accused. ESTATES AND TRUSTS The course deals primarily with the disposition of family wealth including the passage of property from deceased to living persons for both intestate and testate succession; the rules governing the execution, revocation, and probate of wills; will substitutions, principles governing the modern trust, fiduciary powers, duties and liabilities.

EVIDENCE

Comprehensive examination of the problems of proof and the rules of evidence. Special attention is given to the concept of relevance, hearsay and non-hearsay, character evidence, testimonial proof, impeachment and support, scientific and demonstrative evidence and privileges.

FAMILY LAW

The law governing the definition, formation, maintenance and dissolution of the family. Topics include adoption, alimony, annulment, child custody, divorce, emancipation of minors, intra-family torts, legitimacy, marriage, paternity, pre-martial agreements, property division, tax implications of divorce, and procedure and jurisdiction in various types of causes of action in

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domestic relations. Attention is given to common law, state law, and recent constitutional doctrine.

FLORIDA CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

An analysis of selected provisions of the Florida Constitution, with emphasis on recent decisions of the Florida Supreme Court and an analysis of current proposals for constitutional change.

FLORIDA PRACTICE

A study of the unique aspects of Florida Law, including Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the preparation of pleadings and materials for trial, the court system, legislative procedures, and the significance of Florida’s integrated bar with an emphasis on professional responsibility. The course examines jurisdiction and process. The Rules of Florida civil procedure are reviewed in depth.

LEGAL METHODS I & II

A two-semester course, both parts required for graduation. Emphasis on writing legal memoranda, legal documents, case briefing and analysis.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITYConsideration of the ethical problems in the practice of law, the legal constraints on the lawyer’s professional conduct, the role of the lawyer in the legal profession and the place of the profession in society, including a detailed analysis of the Code of Professional Responsibility.

PROPERTY I & IIA study of the acquisition, ownership, and transfer of property. Topics include an analysis of ownership concepts, rights of possession, future interests, concurrent interests, landlord and tenant issues, common law principles, gifts, estates in land, licenses, easements, restrictive covenants, contracts for the sale of land, conveyancing, mortgages, recording systems and land use regulation.

SALES

An examination of Articles 2, 2A, and 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code regarding the sale of goods, financing leases, and documents of title, respectively.

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TORTS I & II

The history and development of the legal principles underlying non-contractual civil wrongs at common law and under modern statutes are studied together with an analysis of the responsibility in tort for wrongs to the person and property. Topics include: intentional acts, liability without fault, negligence, privacy rights and harm to reputation.

UPPER LEVEL WRITING REQUIREMENT

The Upper Level Writing Requirement must be completed before graduation and can be satisfied as a writing project that is part of a seminar or independent research. The writing project must involve research that is substantial and constitutes a writing of sufficient quality to obtain approval by a full-time faculty member of the College of Law. Under no circumstance can a student satisfy the Upper Level Writing Requirement without satisfactorily completing Legal Methods I and II.

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B. FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Florida A&M University to assure that each member of the University community be permitted to work or attend classes in an environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment, race, creed, color, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, and veteran status as prohibited by state and federal statutes. This shall include applicants for admission to the University and employment. Questions concerning this policy and procedures for filing complaints under the policy should be directed to the University EEO/ EEA Officer at the following address:

Mrs. Carrie M. Gavin, Director Equal Opportunity Programs Florida A&M University Modular Unit 5 Ardelia Court Tallahassee, FL 32307 Phone: (850) 599-3076 / 3219 (voice) (850) 561-2997 (Fax) (850) 561-2784 / 2998 (TDD)

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C. FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF LAW

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

Sexual harassment destroys the trust needed to maintain an academic environment conducive to learning and the free exchange of ideas, threatens the security and sense of well-being of individuals who are harassed, and violates the law. Florida A&M University College of Law will not tolerate sexual harassment. FAMU Rule 6C3-10.103, Florida Administrative Code, (See Appendix G) prohibits sexual harassment and provides for the procedures for filing complaints and disciplinary action against anyone who violates this prohibition.

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D. FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

POLICY ON STUDENT PEER HARASSMENT

The law school has an interest in promoting high standards of character, integrity, and professionalism for its students consistent with their future status as members of the bar. In addition, the law school recognizes that harassing conduct by students directed at their peers can be so severe or pervasive in nature that it may have an adverse effect on the educational environment. The law school also recognizes and supports students’ right to speak freely and to express their opinions and ideas, including speech that may be considered offensive by other students. Conduct will constitute peer harassment when that conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive to limit a reasonable student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the law school’s education program or if it creates a hostile or abusive educational environment. Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to peer harassment should report the harassment to the Director of Student Affairs. The law school shall provide a prompt and equitable response to any report of peer harassment. If the law school concludes that peer harassment occurred, the law school shall take the steps necessary to provide appropriate remediation, including but not limited to suspension to expulsion of the harasser. Procedures For Responding To Peer Harassment Reports 1. Upon receiving a report of peer harassment, the Director of Student Affairs shall notify the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services of such report. Upon receiving notice of a report of peer harassment, the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services shall make an initial determination of the existence of probable cause that peer harassment has been committed. 2. Upon finding probable cause that peer harassment has been committed, the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services shall notify the Dean and the student charged with harassment of that finding. 3. Upon receiving such notice, the Dean shall appoint a committee to conduct a hearing to determine whether peer harassment has been committed by the student. This committee will be made up of at least five members and may include law school faculty, administration, and student representatives. Any member who does not feel capable of rendering a fair decision in a particular case shall refuse to serve on the committee.

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4. At the hearing, a faculty or staff member appointed by the Dean will introduce evidence relevant to the question of whether peer harassment has been committed. The student charged with harassment is entitled to be represented by counsel, other than a non-student law school employee, to introduce relevant evidence, and to confront and cross-examine any witnesses against him or her. 5. To support a finding of peer harassment, at least four members of the committee (or at least two-thirds of any committee with more than five members) must find peer harassment beyond a reasonable doubt. 6. The committee shall file with the Dean a written report on its proceedings and its findings. If peer harassment has been found by the committee, the report shall include a recommended sanction. Such sanctions include, but are not limited to, expulsion, suspension, probation, written reprimand, or remedial activity. A finding of no peer harassment by the committee in accord with the procedures established by this policy shall be final and binding. A finding of peer harassment by the committee may be reversed by the Dean if the Dean determines that the finding is clearly erroneous. 7. The final determination of the appropriate sanction for peer harassment shall be made by the Dean. It may be more or less severe than any sanction recommended by the committee. This determination shall be expressed in writing and provided to the student within fourteen days of the filing of the committee’s report with the Dean. The committee members and the complaining student or students shall receive copies of the Dean’s determination of sanction. The Dean’s determination of sanction may be appealed to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of the University. 8. In response to appropriate inquiries, the law school shall make available to appropriate bar officials, the written committee report and the Dean’s final determination of sanction.

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E. FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

POLICY ON STUDENT OBSERVANCE OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS

All University students shall be allowed to observe holy days of their religious faith. The University shall reasonably accommodate the religious observance, practice, and belief of individual students in regard to admissions, class attendance, and the scheduling of examinations and work assignments. Accordingly, the following procedures are in effect:

1. A student who wishes to observe a religious holy day of his or her religious faith shall notify all of his or her professors. Such an absence shall count toward the number of absences allowed for any class.

2. The student shall be held responsible for any material covered during the absence, but

shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up any work missed. Where practical, major examinations, major assignments, and university ceremonies will not be scheduled on a major religious holy day.

3. A student who is absent from academic or social activities because of religious

observances shall not be penalized by his or her instructors and/or university administrators.

4. In those instances, where a faculty member wishes to observe a religious holy day, he or

she shall make arrangements to have another faculty member conduct the class in his or her absence, if possible, or reschedule the class.

5. Any student who feels that he or she has been denied educational benefits because of his

or her religious belief or practice may seek redress by notifying, in writing, the Dean of the nature of his or her grievance.

6. The Dean shall investigate each occurrence (grievance) and insure that appropriate

corrective action is taken to insure compliance with this policy.

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F. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS WORKSHEET

NAME: _______________________________________

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF REQUIRED COURSES _____Business Organizations _____Florida Practice _____Civil Procedure I & II _____Legal Methods I & II _____Clinical Program / Pro Bono _____Professional Responsibility _____Constitutional Law I & II _____Property _____Contracts I & II _____Sales _____Criminal Law _____Senior Writing Project _____Criminal Procedure _____Torts _____Estates and Trusts _____Evidence _____Family Law _____Florida Constitutional Law COMPLETION OF NINETY CREDIT HOURS

Semester/Year Total Credit Hours Earned Term GPA Cum GPA ___________ _____________________ __________ __________ ___________ _____________________ __________ __________ ___________ _____________________ __________ __________ ___________ _____________________ __________ __________ ___________ _____________________ __________ __________ ___________ _____________________ __________ __________ ___________ _____________________ __________ __________ ___________ _____________________ __________ __________ ___________ _____________________ __________ __________ ___________ _____________________ __________ __________

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G. RELEVANT FAMU RULES FROM THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

FAMU RULE 6C3-10.103 6C3-10.103 Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures. (1) It is the policy of Florida A & M University that each member of the University community

be permitted to work or attend class in an environment free from any form of discrimination including race, religion, color, age, handicap, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and sexual harassment, as prohibited by state and federal statutes. Organizations using University facilities, support or services must assure that they do not illegally discriminate in their membership with respect to race, color, religion, age, handicap, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, and veteran status.

(2) It is also the policy of the University to create an educational and work environment free

from harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, handicap, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, and veteran status.

(3) Florida A & M University will actively promote equal opportunity policies and practices

which conform to all laws against discrimination and harassment. Further, the University is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination with respect to race, religion, color, age, handicap, disability, sex, marital status, national origin and veteran status as protected under the Vietnam Era Veteran' Readjustment Assistance Act. This commitment applies in all areas affecting students, Faculty, Administrative and Professional (A & P), University Support Personnel System (USPS) and Other Personal Services (OPS) employees. It is also relevant to Florida A & M University's selection of contractors, to suppliers of goods and services, and to the use of facilities. Moreover, no person in the University community shall on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, color, handicap, disability, age, marital status and veteran status be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices, conducted by Florida A & M University, which is a recipient of federal and state financial assistance.

(4) Florida A & M University is committed to the principle of taking those positive steps

necessary to achieve the equalization of educational and employment opportunities in public higher education as outlined in Executive Order 11246. Employment vacancies for Faculty, A & P and selected USPS positions will be announced publicly by the University in the State University System Position Vacancy Announcement, copies of which are publicly circulated to colleges and universities, and to other offices upon request. University Support Personnel System (USPS) position vacancies will be announced in accordance with applicable Board of Regents Rules.

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(5) Organizations when permitted the use of university facilities, support or services must assure that they do not illegally discriminate in their membership with respect to race., color, religion, age, handicap, disability, sex., marital status, national origin and veteran status.

(6) Definition of Discrimination and Harassment.

(a) Discrimination shall include:

1. Limiting, segregating or classifying students, employees, applicants for admission, or applicants for employment, in such a way as to deprive individuals of educational or employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect individuals because of their race, religion, color., age, handicap, disability, sex, marital status, national origin or veteran status;

2. Denying educational or employment opportunities to individuals because of their race,

religion, color, age, handicap, disability, sex, marital status, national origin or veteran status;

3. Providing unequal educational or employment opportunities to individuals because of their race, religion, color, age, handicap, disability, sex, marital status, national origin or veteran status;

4. Providing unnecessarily separate educational programs or activities for individuals because of their race, religion, color, age, handicap, disability, sex, marital status, national origin or veteran status;

5. Entering into contractual or other arrangements which utilize criteria or administrative methods which have the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination or which otherwise adversely affect individuals because of their race, religion, color, age, handicap, disability, sex, marital status, national origin or veteran status;

6. The application of any policy or procedure, or taking of any admission or employment action, that adversely affects a student, employee, applicant for admission, applicant for employment, a group of students, or a group of employees based on race, religion, color, age, handicap, disability, sex, marital status, national origin or veteran status. (b) Harassment shall include:

1. Any slurs, innuendoes or other verbal or physical conduct reflecting on an individual's race, ethnic background, gender or handicapping condition which has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational or work environment; has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual's work or school performance or participation; or otherwise adversely affects an individual's employment or educational opportunities.

2. The denial of or the provision of aid, benefits, grades, rewards, employment, faculty assistance, services, or treatment on the basis of sexual advances or requests for sexual favors.

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3. Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a

sexual nature when submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment or educational career; submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for educational or employment decisions affecting the individual; or such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or educational environment.

(7) Dissemination and Implementation of the Rule.

(a) The provisions of this rule are applicable to students, employees, vendors, persons or organizations using University facilities or services and applicants for admission and employment at Florida A & M University. (b) The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs shall disseminate the Non-discriminating Policy to all units of the University which shall comply and adhere to the provisions contained in this rule. All units shall also take appropriate action to implement the provisions set forth in this rule.

(8) Procedures for Filing a Complaint.

(a) Any individual who believes that he/she is a victim of discrimination or harassment may seek guidance from the Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP) Officer who has been delegated authority by the President to receive and investigate EEO complaints, regarding the options available for resolution of his/her concern. The EOP Officer shall inform each individual of the formal and informal options by which his/her concern can be addressed and resolved. Issues handled informally, will not normally invoke the investigatory procedures set forth in this rule. Issues handled formally, shall include the full range of processes and reviews that are necessary to ascertain the facts and to lead to a fair and impartial resolution of the matter. (b) A complaint filed under this rule shall be filed on the Charge of Discrimination/ Harassment Form EOP 100 Revised 12/94, which is incorporated herein by this reference, and submitted to the EOP Officer within 60 calendar days after the alleged occurrence of the discrimination/harassment incident. The form may be obtained from the EOP Office. (c) No formal action, including investigation may be undertaken unless and until a formal complaint is filed. This provision shall not limit the University in any way from initiating its own review of the complaint and taking appropriate action should such be deemed warranted under the circumstances presented. (d) After receiving the signed written complaint, the EOP Officer shall:

1. Notify the complainant and the person against whom the complaint has been filed of

the complaint, of the allegations contained therein and provide an opportunity for response

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thereto. At all points of the procedure, the complainant and the person against whom the complaint has been filed shall be kept informed;

2. Conduct a full and complete investigation of the complaint. The investigation

conducted pursuant to this section shall be performed on a confidential basis, and all means necessary shall be utilized to safeguard the rights of the complainant, the person against whom the complaint has been filed, witnesses, and any other involved in the proceedings;

3. File with the President within 30 working days from receipt of the complaint, a written

report detailing the findings of the investigation and a recommendation of appropriate action.

(e) Presidential Review and Decision. 1. If, the President determines that the complaint is without merit, the President shall

within 30 working days from receipt of the EOP Officer's written report and recommendation, order a written decision dismissing the complaint.

2. If, the President determines that disciplinary action is warranted, the President shall

within 30 working days from receipt of the EOP Officer's written report and recommendation, issue to the complainant and the person against whom the complaint has been filed; a written notice of the proposed disciplinary action, which shall include the reasons giving rise to the proposed disciplinary action, and the right of the person against whom the complaint has been filed to request, within 10 working days of the receipt of the proposed disciplinary action, an investigatory interview before the University Personnel Committee appointed by the President.

3. The University Personnel Committee when charged to review a complaint, shall file with the President, their findings and recommendations.

4. The President shall render, within 20 working days of receipt of the University

Personnel Committee's recommendation, a final written decision either dismissing the complaint or taking appropriate disciplinary action. The complainant or the person against whom the complaint has been filed can upon receipt of the final decision, make an appeal to the President for a review of the decision. Any appeals, at this time, must be filed in writing within 10 working days of receipt of the President's written decision. Any additional information provided to the President must be provided in conjunction with the written appeal addressed to the President. If an appeal is filed with the President, the President shall have the right, to affirm, modify or reverse his decision.

(9) Time Limitation for Receipt of Formal Complaints, Investigation, and Disposition.

(a) Any written complaint filed under this section must be filed with the EOP Officer within sixty (60) calendar days after the alleged occurrence of the harassment incident. (b) Upon receipt of a written complaint, the EOP Officer shall render a written report and recommendation to the President within thirty (30) working days. This time period may be

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extended by the EOP Officer should an extension be necessary in order to ensure a full, fair and complete investigation. The EOP Officer shall give notice to the parties if such an extension is deemed necessary. (c) The President shall render a written decision dismissing the complaint or initiating formal action within thirty (30) working days of receipt of the EOP Officer's report and recommendation. (d) The person against whom the complaint has been filed shall notify the President within ten (10) working days of receipt of the notice of proposed disciplinary action of the person's desire to appear before the University Personnel Committee and to present written or oral evidence to refute or explain charges or reasons for the action. In cases where an investigatory interview is conducted, the President shall render a written decision dismissing the complaint or taking disciplinary action within 20 working days after receipt of the recommendations from the University Personnel Committee. (e) The Complainant or the person against whom the complaint has been filed may make an appeal to the President within 10 working days after receipt of the President's written decision.

(10) Disciplinary Actions.

(a) Any employee of the University who is found to have discriminated against or harassed a student, an employee or an applicant for admission or employment will be subject to counseling or disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may include a written reprimand, suspension or dismissal. The nature of the counseling or disciplinary action shall be guided by the seriousness of the offense. (b) Any student who engages in discrimination against or harassment of a student or an applicant for admission or employment will be subject to counseling or disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may include a written reprimand, probation, suspension, dismissal or expulsion. The nature of the counseling or disciplinary action shall be guided by the seriousness of the offense. (c) Any employee in a supervisory capacity who has knowledge of a complaint or a complainable offense as defined under (6) above, involving any supervised employee, and who does not take corrective action or report the matter directly to the President or the University EOP Officer will be subject to counseling or disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may include a written reprimand, suspension or dismissal. The nature of the counseling or disciplinary action shall be guided by the seriousness of the offense. (d) Any employee in a supervisory capacity who has knowledge of a complaint or a complainable offense involving another supervisor, or involving an employee(s) supervised by another supervisor, or involving a student(s) in the class(es) of another supervisor's employee and who does not take appropriate corrective action or report the matter directly to

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the President or University EOP Officer will be subject to counseling or disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may include a written reprimand, suspension or dismissal. The nature of the counseling or disciplinary action shall be guided by the seriousness of the offense. (e) Any employee or student who knowingly files a false complaint of discrimination or harassment or who knowingly provides false testimony under this rule shall be subject to disciplinary action. For employees, disciplinary action may include a written reprimand, suspension or dismissal. For students, disciplinary action may include a written reprimand, probation, suspension, dismissal or expulsion. The nature of the disciplinary action shall be guided by the seriousness of the offense.

(11) Retaliation Procedure.

(a) Complainants who feel that they have been retaliated against for exercising their rights under this rule shall have the right to file a retaliation complaint with the EOP Officer. (b) Retaliation complaints shall be handled in the same manner and utilizing the same procedures set forth above in subsection (8).

(12) Election of Remedies; Complainant's Right to Seek Remedy Outside the University.

(a) The doctrine of election of remedies shall apply to complaints filed pursuant to this rule. Should a Complainant elect to pursue an available alternative remedy, including the filing of a grievance pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, the filing of any such grievance operate as a waiver of the Complainant's right to file a complaint and avail the Complainant of the procedures available under this rule. Should a grievance be filed pursuant to an alternative remedy and subsequent to the filing of a complaint under this rule but before proceedings under this rule have been completed, the filing of any such grievance nonetheless will act as a waiver, and proceedings pursuant to this rule shall be terminated. (b) The doctrine of election of remedies shall also apply to appeals filed by persons against whom a complaint has been filed. The filing of an appeal pursuant to an alternative remedy by a person against whom a complaint has been filed, including the filing of a grievance under the collective bargaining agreement or the filing of a petition for a hearing pursuant to Section 120.569, F.S., shall operate as a waiver of the right to appeal to the President pursuant to this rule.

Specific Authority 120.53(l)(a), 240.227(l) FS. Law Implemented 228.2001, 240.227(l), 760.10, 240.247, 112.044, 760.01, 110.105, 110.112, 240.133, 240.227(5), 240.26](2) FS. History-New 5-6-82, Amended 7-15-87, 6-27-9

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DISCLAIMER

While the provisions of this handbook will ordinarily be applied as stated, the College of Law reserves the right to change with immediate effect any provision, rule, policy or procedure listed without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of changes.

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XIII. INDEX Absence From Examinations 32 Absence From Classes 22,23 Academic Calendar 2 Academic Dismissal 29 Academic Information 15 Academic Planning-Day Program 19 Academic Planning-Evening Program 20 Academic Probation 29 Academic Progress 28 Academic Standing 28 Academic Success Program 38 Accommodations on Examinations 32 Admissions and Financial Aid 38 Admission to the Bar 13 American Bar Association Accreditation 9 American Trial Lawyers Association 40 Anonymous Grading 33 Attendance Policy 22,23 Black Law Students Association 40 Building Policies 10 Career Planning and Placement 38 Cell Telephones / Beepers 12 Change of Address 13 Character and Fitness 15 Christian Legal Society 40 Class Assignments 13 Class Rank 28 Computation of Law School Grade Point Average 24 Computer Aided Legal Research 35 Computer Lab / Facilities 36 Computers / Typing Examinations 33 Conduct Code 45,50 Counseling and Student Services 37 Course Descriptions 61 Course Load Requirements 15 Courses Taken Elsewhere 26 Criminal Law Association 40 Curriculum 18 Dean’s List 28 Degree Requirements 16 Disability, Verification of 43 Disclaimer 77 Drop/Add Procedures 17 Electronic Mail 10 Employment 19 Entertainment Art & Sports Law Society 40 Estate Planning & Taxation Sodality 41 Examinations 32 Extensions and Incompletes 25

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Facilities 10 Faculty Advisors 13 Failed Grades 25 FAMU Rules 57 Federalist Society 41 Fee Liability 12 Final Examination Schedule 32 Financial Aid 38 Florida Administrative Code 71 Food and Beverages 10,35 General Information 10 Grade Appeal Process 25 Grade Change Policy 33 Grades 24 Grading Curve 24 Graduation Honors 28 Graduation Requirements 15,70 Grievances and Petitions 14,42 Group Study Rooms 36 Health Services 37 Hispanic American Law Students Association 41 History 8 Identification Card (Rattler Card) 11 Incompletes 25 Information Technology 38 Introduction 6 Law Library 34 Law School Location 10 Law School Services 38 Learning Disability 43 Leave of Absence 31 Library Hours 34 Lost and Found 39 Mail Boxes 11 Measles Policy 37 Mental Disability 43 Message Monitors 11 Mission Statement-Law School 8 Mission Statement-FAMU 7 Non-Discrimination Policy Statement 65 Observance of Religious Holy Days 69 Outside Employment 23 Parking 11 Phi Alpha Delta 41 Photocopy Machines 36 Physical Disability 43 Placement 38 Pro Bono Activities 22 Public Transportation 11

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Rattler Card 11 Readmission After Dismissal 29 Registrar's Office 39 Reliability, Character, and Fitness 15 Religious Holy Days 69 Required Courses 18,61 Requirements for the J.D. Degree 15,54 Requirements for Admission to the Bar 13 Restrooms 10 Security 11,39 Sequencing Requirements 19,22 Sexual Harassment Policy 65 Smoking 10 Student Affairs 39 Student Bar Association 41 Student Code of Conduct 45,50 Student Lounge 10 Student Observance of Holy Days 69 Student Organizations 39 Student Peer Harassment 67 Student Records Release 12 Student Services 37 Students With Disabilities 42 Study Rooms 36 Table of Contents 3 Telephone Access 12 Timing/ Sequencing Requirements 19,20,22 Transcripts 26 Transferring Between Programs 22 Typing Examinations 33 Upper Level Writing Requirement 21 Verification of Disability 43 Waiver of Rules 27 Withdrawal 31 Writing Requirements 21 Women’s Law Caucus 41

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