Student Policies and Procedures

Sexual Harassment
The University of Akron Wayne College has a policy prohibiting sexual harassment of any type on our campus or when students are working off campus on college-sponsored internships. This includes harassment between employer/employee, teacher/student, and student/student. Quid pro quo sexual harassment or the creation of a hostile environment based on gender are not acceptable behaviors in classes or anywhere on campus. Anyone experiencing sexual harassment should report it as outlined in the Sexual Harassment Policy Brochure which can be found at http://wayne.uakron.edu/dotAsset/552835.pdf. 

Student Privacy Rights
Under FERPA, as a student attending a post-secondary institution, you are given a right to privacy. This protection prohibits the release of information concerning grades, assignments, your progress in this class, etc., to anyone other than you.

Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism is the act of representing directly or indirectly another person’s work as your own. It can involve presenting someone’s speech, wholly or partially, as yours; quoting without acknowledging the true source of the quoted material; copying and handing in another person’s work with your name on it; and similar infractions. Even indirect quotations, paraphrasing, etc., can be considered plagiarism unless sources are properly cited. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. The University of Akron Wayne College policy for academic misconduct can be found in the Student Code of Conduct.

Attendance Policy
According to the University attendance policy (BOT Rule 3359-20-05D), [a] student is expected to attend all meetings of all classes for which the student is enrolled. A student may be dropped from a course by the dean if absences are repeated and the instructor recommends this action; a student can gain readmission only with the permission of both dean and instructor. A student dropped from a course receives an “F” which counts as work attempted whenever grade-point ratio calculations are made.

Registration Policy
Students whose names do not appear on the College’s official class list by the fourteenth day of the semester, (for all classes that meet for the first time during first week of the semester) will not be permitted to participate (attend class, take exams, or receive credit). Therefore, students should make sure to have all financial arrangements taken care of prior to the fourteenth day of classes.

Students with Disabilities Policy
In accordance with University policy, students with a documented disability for which accommodations may be required should contact Wayne College Smucker Learning Center (684-8960) for an appointment. Special accommodations will not be provided without a memo.

Inclement Weather Policy
When severely inclement weather strikes, tune to radio station WQKT (104.5 FM) or call the University’s Emergency Information Phone Line (972-SNOW) or Wayne College’s Snowline (684-8775). Note that the Wayne College campus may close when the Akron campus or other off-site locations do not close and vice versa.

Withdrawal Policy
Starting in Fall 2011, the University has revised its rules for dropping or withdrawing from a course.

• You may drop a full semester class through the 14th calendar day (second week) of the semester without a "WD" appearing on your transcript. Please check the current semester's Important Dates located in the Schedule of Classes booklet for exact details.
• You may withdraw from a full semester class after the 14th calendar day through the 49th calendar day (seventh week) of the semester. If you withdraw, a "WD" will appear on your transcript. You should know that a withdrawal may affect your financial aid, eligibility for on-campus employment and eligibility for insurance. Speak with your adviser for details.before withdrawing from more than two courses before you have earned 32 credits; andbefore withdrawing from more than two courses after you have earned 32 credits but before you have earned 64 credits. (This does not count withdrawals that occurred before you earned 32 credits.)
• If you do not drop or withdraw, you will receive a grade in the class.
• You must consult your academic adviser
• before withdrawing from more than two courses before you have earned 32 credits;
  and
• before withdrawing from more than two courses after you have earned 32 credits but before you have earned 64 credits. (This does not count withdrawals that occurred before you earned 32 credits.)

You may not withdraw from more than four courses before you have earned 64 credits. Until the fall 2013 semester, this does not apply to students who enrolled in the University before fall 2011. Starting in the fall 2013 semester, it applies to every undergraduate student.

You may not withdraw from the same course more than twice. Until the fall 2013 Semester, this does not apply to students who enrolled in the University before fall 2011. Starting in the fall 2013 semester, it applies to every undergraduate student.

Exceptions may be made for extraordinary non-academic reasons (e.g., medical treatment or convalescence, military service). See your adviser.

The new rules are intended to help you graduate on time. Students who withdraw on a regular basis often do not finish their programs and earn degrees. Students who withdraw frequently tend to deplete their financial aid too early. Further, a pattern of withdrawals sends the wrong message to potential employers or to graduate schools. It says, “When the going gets rough, I quit.”

This is a summary of the new rules. Your adviser can answer specific questions.