STUDENT DISABILITIES STATEMENT

In accordance with University policy, if a student has a documented disability and requires accommodations to obtain equal access in a course, the instructor is to be contacted at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for which an accommodation is required. Students with disabilities must verify their eligibility through the Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) in the Michael Schwartz Student Services Center (672-3391). Students enrolled in course work at a Regional Campus should contact the Dean's Office to acquire the name of the campus SDS representative to whom documentation should be submitted.

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM POLICY

The Faculty and Administration of the Kent State University College of Nursing respect, support, and encourage scholarship by students. Therefore, they uphold the University Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism that endorses those values. Students are to review this policy contained in the University Digest of Rules and Regulations published each year in the Kent State University Telephone Directory. (Copies of the Kent State University Telephone Directory are available in the Student Center Commuter and OffCampus Student Organization Office.) Students having questions regarding cheating and plagiarism should discuss this with faculty and/or administration.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

The faculty of the College of Nursing support the University Policy On attendance outlined In the student Rules and Regulations Digest. It is expected that students will attend all scheduled orientation, on campus and on-line classes except when there is an extenuating circumstance such as illness. It is expected that the student will use good judgement in choosing to be absent. Professional behavior that takes into account responsibility for learning and, in the case of clinical absence, responsibility for the clients who are assigned to their care is expected. In order to contribute to success in the program, students who also maintain employment are to arrange work hours so as not to coincide with class and clinical hours.

Extended absence for health reasons may necessitate a physician's release and possible course withdrawal. Students may not participate in clinical against a physician's advise. Students with a diagnosed disability are encouraged to contact Student Disability Services (672-3391) at the Kent Campus or any other campus in the eight campus system to obtain support in meeting their educational goals.

When it Is necessary to be absent, faculty are to be notified by the student at the earliest possible time. This is particularly important when it is a clinical day so that assignment of patient care may be reassigned by the clinical agency. Data related to attendance and promptness is reflected in clinical evaluations and may be used in employment references.

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