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Academic Policies and Procedures
Orientation and Responsibility to
Inform and Keep Informed
The main responsibility for keeping informed rests with each student.
The current Graduate Bulletin, along with information shared on the Web
site and through College e-mail, will typically be the primary sources of
information about the graduate program. The College will make every
effort to inform students of changes in the programs as they occur.
Nevertheless, students should take the initiative to consult their graduate
program advisers and the Office of Graduate Studies to keep current and
for advice before making significant decisions.
Students have the concomitant responsibility to inform their advisers
and the administration of any changes affecting their status. Students
should refer to the College's Web site for the most up-to-date information
on policies and procedures.
For the most current policy information, please visit http://policies.tcnj
.edu/index.php. Graduate policy links are listed below or can be found
at http://policies.tcnj.edu/search/?searchText=graduate.
Academic Integrity Policy—
http://policies.tcnj.edu/policies/digest.php?docId=9394
Graduate Student Conduct Code—
http://policies.tcnj.edu/policies/digest.php?docId=9161
Graduate Non-Enrollment—
http://policies.tcnj.edu/policies/digest.php?docId=9382
Graduate Comprehensive Exams and other Culminating Experience—
http://policies.tcnj.edu/policies/digest.php?docId=9212
Grade Appeals—
http://policies.tcnj.edu/policies/digest.php?docId=9302
Students Rights and Freedoms Policy—
http://policies.tcnj.edu/policies/digest.php?docId=9162
Housing Eligibility Policy—
http://policies.tcnj.edu/policies/digest.php?docId=9138
Expectations and Standards for Off-Campus Conduct—
http://policies.tcnj.edu/policies/digest.php?docId=9207
Walking at Graduation—
http://policies.tcnj.edu/policies/digest.php?docId=9129
Absence and Attendance—
http://policies.tcnj.edu/policies/digest.php?docId=9134
Graduate Student Complaint/Appeal
Committee Procedures
1. Both parties shall submit their full complaint response (as appli-
cable) in writing along with supporting documents at least
5 business days before the hearing.
2. Materials submitted by parties for review shall have been provided
to all committee members, as well as both of the parties, prior to the
date of the hearing. No additional supporting documents will be
accepted 48 hours before the hearing so that all parties will have
sufficient time to review all pertinent documents.
3. A staff member shall be invited to the hearing for the purpose of
taking minutes.
4. Prior to the start of the hearing, the faculty members of the com-
mittee shall choose a faculty member on the committee to serve as
chairperson.
5. The complainant and the respondent will be asked to enter the
room.
6. The chairperson shall begin the hearing by introducing and
describing the role of each person present.
7. The complainant will have the opportunity to elaborate on his/her
written statement.
8. The respondent will have the opportunity to elaborate on his/her
written statement.
9. The complainant will have the opportunity to respond.
10. Committee members will have the opportunity to ask questions of
the complainant.
11. Committee members will have the opportunity to ask questions of
the respondent.
12. The complainant and the respondent will be asked to leave the room.
13. Committee members will then review the case and render a decision
in closed session or may decide to reconvene within two business
days, pending the receipt and consideration of additional informa-
tion if such information has been requested. Committee members
will have the opportunity to request additional information from
others on campus as they deem appropriate.
14. Within four business days, hearing minutes shall be distributed to
committee members and parties for signature of all who were
present.
15. The committee chairperson will draft a decision letter.
16. Within seven business days of the conclusion of the hearing, the
chairperson will send the decision letter to all concerned parties.
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