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Policies and Procedures

If the student falls below the criteria on the SAP listed above in the catalog, he/she will be placed on a probationary period (the period is specified above on the SAP) Any student having to repeat courses will have to pay $35.00 per course. At the end of the probationary period, if the student has not satisfied the specified requirements, he/she may be terminated from the University. Students meeting this requirement at the end of the probationary period will be removed from this status.

Probation is an administrative status. Students on probation are at risk of termination from the program. Students on probation are monitored more closely, requiring academic advice on a regular basis to determine student progress. Students on probation may be required to attend extra course sessions. Students placed on probation will be notified in writing and will receive academic advising to assist them in grade improvement.

Students are eligible to apply for readmission after a minimum of one term, and, if permitted to return, will be on academic probation.  If at any time after having been suspended once a student on probation has a cumulative average below the minimum required, the student will be dismissed from the University and will not be eligible to return.

Any appeals for failure to maintain satisfactory progress must be made in writing to the Vice-Provost within 15 days of notice of dismissal.  The student will be notified in writing of the decision. The maximum time limited given to a student to complete their program is 1.5 times the normal length of that program.  A student not meeting these criteria will be terminated for not making satisfactory progress.

Any appeals of the actions described above must be made in writing to the Vice-Provost who will consider the appeal. The Vice-Provost will have the final authority over the matter to make the decision whether to accept the student’s appeal within 5 days. For the student’s appeal to be granted, the student will need to give evidence of satisfactory academic progress.

At World Advanced University, appropriate student conduct in every class and when communicating with others on campus is very important. Any inappropriate conduct could result in expulsion from the university. The following types of conduct are unacceptable:

  • All forms of academic misconduct, including but not limited to cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, or facilitating academic dishonesty. Plagiarism: All work submitted by a student must represent the student’s original effort. When using external sources as references, the student must identify the source to clearly indicate the extent to which it has been used. The university considers plagiarism and falsification of documents a serious matter that will result in appropriate sanctions, including the loss of full or partial credit for the work, suspension for a specified period, or expulsion from the program.
  • Other forms of dishonesty, including but not limited to fabricating information, providing false information, or reporting a false emergency to the university.
  • Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any university document, record, key, electronic device, or identification.
  • Unauthorized entry, possession, receipt, or use of any university service, equipment, resource, or property, including the university’s name, insignia, or seal.
  • Sexual harassment, defined herein as: Sexual harassment includes unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature, when submission to or refusal of such behavior explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s education, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s educational performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment. In the interest of preventing sexual harassment, the university will respond to reports of any such conduct.
  • Harassing behavior in which an individual repeatedly engages in conduct directed at another person and makes a credible threat with the intent to cause reasonable fear for that person’s safety or the safety of their family; where the threat is reasonably determined by the university to seriously alarm or distress the individual; and where the threat is further determined by the university to serve no legitimate purpose.
  • Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or other university activities.
  • Failure to identify or comply with the instructions of a university official or other public official acting in the performance of their duties during official university functions; or resisting or hindering such university officials or other public officials in the performance of their duties or attempts to perform their duties.
  • Sale, preparation, or distribution for any commercial purpose of course notes, video recordings, or audio recordings of any course unless authorized by the university in advance and explicitly permitted in writing by the course instructor. The unauthorized sale or commercial distribution of course notes or recordings by a student is a violation of these policies, whether the notes or recordings were prepared by the student or someone else. Copying—for any commercial purpose—handouts, readers, or other course materials provided by an instructor as part of the university coursework unless authorized by the university in advance and explicitly permitted in writing by the course instructor or the copyright holder.

The Vice-Provost may impose penalties for violations of university policies or campus regulations whether such violations are also violations of law, and whether proceedings are or have been pending in the courts involving the same acts.

If, because of an official appeal it is determined that the student was improperly disciplined, the Vice-Provost shall, if requested by the student, have the record of the hearing sealed, and have any reference to the disciplinary process removed from the student’s record. In such a case, the record of the hearing may be used only in connection with legal proceedings.

Whether or not a hearing is conducted, the University may provide written notice to a student that his or her alleged behavior may have violated University policy or campus regulations and that, if repeated, such behavior will be subject to the disciplinary process. Evidence of the prior alleged behavior as detailed in the written notice may be introduced in a subsequent disciplinary action.

When a student is found in violation of university policies or campus regulations, any of the following types of student disciplinary action may be imposed. Any sanction imposed should be appropriate to the violation, taking into consideration the context and seriousness of the violation.

  1. Warning/Censure: Written notice or reprimand to the student that a violation of specified University policies or campus regulations has occurred, and that continued or repeated violations of the University policies or campus regulations may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Disciplinary Probation, and/or Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities, Suspension, or Dismissal.
  2. Disciplinary Probation: A status imposed for a specified period during which a student must demonstrate conduct that conforms to the University standards of conduct. Misconduct during the probationary period or violation of any conditions of the probation may result in further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Suspension or Dismissal.
  3. Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities: Exclusion from participation in designated privileges and activities for a specified period. Violation of any conditions in the written Notice of Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities, or violation of university policies or campus regulations during the period of the sanction may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Probation, Suspension or Dismissal.
  4. Suspension: Termination of student status at the University for a specified period with reinstatement thereafter certain, provided that the student has complied with all conditions imposed as part of the suspension and provided that the he or she is otherwise qualified for reinstatement. Violation of the conditions of Suspension or of university policies or campus regulations during the period of Suspension may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Dismissal.
  5. Dismissal: Termination of student status for an indefinite period. Readmission after dismissal may be granted only under exceptional circumstances.
  6. Restitution: A requirement for restitution in the form of reimbursement may be imposed for expenses incurred by the University or other parties resulting from a violation of these policies. Such reimbursement may take the form of monetary payment or appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for damages. Restitution may be imposed on any student who alone, or through group or concerted activities, participates in causing the damages or costs.
  7. Revocation of Awarding of Degree: Subject to the concurrence of the University Governing Board.

To foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration among students, teachers, and staff to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, skills, and resources, thereby improving the overall learning experience.

A grievance procedure is available to any student who believes a university decision or action has adversely affected his or her status, rights, or privileges as a student. The purpose is to provide a prompt and equitable process for resolving student grievances. Students with grievances should first communicate with the appropriate course professor. If the professor is unable to resolve the student’s complaint, the professor will refer it to the Vice-Provost in writing. If the Vice-Provost is unable to resolve the student’s complaint, he will refer it to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer will take steps to resolve the complaint or will refer it in turn to the President of the University. The University President’s decision is final.

Informal Resolution

Students are encouraged to speak directly with their mentor or staff member most concerned with or responsible for the situation that is the cause of the complaint. If this communication does not lead to a resolution, or such a discussion is not deemed appropriate, the student may register an informal complaint or file a formal written complaint.

Informal Complaint

A student may register an informal complaint within thirty (30) days of the event that triggered the complaint. The earlier the communication is made, the more likely it is to resolve the matter satisfactorily. Complaints should be made to the Vice-Provost. Informal complaints may be made in person, by telephone, or email. Appropriate University staff will review the matter presented by the student and determine whether any action is required. The student will be notified of the University’s response within 20 days of the informal complaint. If the student is not satisfied with the decision and/or attempts at resolution, he/she may go on to make a formal complaint.

Formal Complaint

A formal complaint must be submitted in writing to the Department Chairperson. Formal complaints must be filed within sixty (60) days of the event that triggered the complaint and state the nature of the grievance and the remedy being sought. Any previous attempts to resolve the issue should also be described.

Receipt of the complaint will be acknowledged within fifteen (15) days. The appropriate University administrator will then review the matter. A final written determination, including any proposed resolution, will be sent to the student within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the complaint. The relevant University office will keep a complete record of formal complaints. Records of the outcome of all formal complaints will also be stored in a centralized database and the student’s electronic file.

Students who at the end of this process feel a grievance is unresolved may refer it to:

Commission for Independent Education

Florida Department of Education

325 West Gaines Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

Phone 850.245.3200, or Toll Free 888.224.6684, or online at http://www.fldoe.org/policy/cie

World Advanced University reserves the right to modify academic policies, regulations, courses, fees and other matters of policy and rule when deemed necessary and with due notice. Students will be given advance notification of such changes.

World Advanced University admits student of any race, color, sex, age, marital status, non-disqualifying disability to the extent of the law, religion, or creed, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to student at the University and does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other University- administered programs.

At World Advanced University the practice of hazing is prohibited. Hazing is defined as any action taken or situations created to intentionally produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule

In the event of an emergency, World Advanced University’s administrative office will close as determined by Miami Dade County due to inclement weather or natural disaster (hurricane, etc.).

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