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College of Business Professional Behavior Standards
College of Business Corrective Actions for Failure to Meet Academic or Professional Standards
College of Business Professional Behavior Standards
Guiding Professional Standards for the College of Business Community
As a member of the College of Business Community you should strive to:
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Treat others with honesty, respect, and courtesy;
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Maintain the highest levels of academic integrity;
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Act in accordance with ethical and social responsibilities;
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Foster a professional learning environment; and
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Act in a professional manner.
You are also expected to comply with the law as well as all University regulations and policies that apply to you. Those University policies include, but are not limited to, the University Student Conduct Regulations, the University’s Discrimination and Harassment Policies and the University’s Policy on Acceptable Use of Computing Resources. Failure to comply with these laws, regulations, and policies may result in the pursuit of corrective action by the College, as detailed further below.
General Statement on Professional Conduct and Academic Integrity
The Guiding Professional Standards for the College of Business Community, subscribed to by all members of the College of Business Community, is intended to support and implement the values held by the College. Those values encompass the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship. All members of the College of Business Community accept our responsibility to strive to meet those standards and to act in an ethically proper manner in our dealings with others. We dedicate ourselves to create and nurture a culture of innovation, cooperation, diversity and mutual respect within the College of Business while recognizing and pursuing the social responsibilities imposed by these values.
A reputation for personal integrity is valuable in the business and broader world. A good reputation is created through personal behavior and performance over time that is observed by friends, colleagues, and business associates, both superiors and subordinates.
The students, faculty, administrators and staff of the College of Business are committed to fostering and creating a positive, professional learning environment. These goals will be pursued by conduct that is honest, civil, courteous and responsible.
College of Business Corrective Actions for Failure to Meet Academic or Professional Standards
The College of Business Corrective Actions govern the College’s response to a student’s failure to progress adequately academically in the College or a violation of the law or University regulations and policies that apply to the student, including the Guiding Professional Standards of the College, the University Student Conduct Regulations, the University’s Discrimination and Harassment Policies, or the University’s Policy on Acceptable Use of Computing Resources. As is the case for all students, College of Business students are also subject to the University’s Student Conduct Regulations and the procedures for enforcement of those regulations.
A failure by the student to progress adequately academically or a violation by the student of any of the College or University standards or policies listed in the above paragraph may result in the pursuit of one or more of the actions detailed below. The College will notify a student against whom it pursues such action with information about the effect of the action on the student’s status in the College and information regarding how the student may respond to or appeal the action.
The types of actions that the College may pursue are:
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“Warning”: The student is issued a notice that they are out of compliance with College academic or behavioral standards. Failure to address the problem may lead to further progressive action, including Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal.
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“Probation”: The student is issued a notice of actions they must take to avoid further progressive actions, including Suspension or Dismissal. The student must meet after each quarter with an advisor to review their progress.
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“Suspension”: A student placed on Suspension will not be permitted to register for classes in the College. Students placed on Suspension will be removed from any College classes for which they are currently registered but have not yet begun, but will be permitted to complete classes that are in progress. A student placed on Suspension will not be allowed to progress in the College other than by completing any courses in which they are currently enrolled.
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“Dismissed”: A student who is Dismissed from the College will be removed from the major and not permitted to register for or take classes from the College during the period of Dismissal. Students will be issued a notice of the period of Dismissal and advised as to when they may apply for readmission to the College. A student Dismissed from the College will not be allowed to progress in the College.
WARNING
Academic: “Warning” status is cautionary and may be issued for one or more of the following academic reasons:
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Earning a ‘D’, ‘F’ or ‘Incomplete’ grade in a Business Degree Course.
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A small deviation below the minimum 2.5 COB GPA requirement.
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Failure to complete Business Degree Coursework in a timely fashion.
PROBATION FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
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Academic:
If a student has larger deviations from the academic progression standards than those defined for a Warning, or if the student continues to be out of compliance with any of the COB progression standards following a Warning, the student may be placed on Probation and may be required to take specific action to correct the problem(s).
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Behavioral:
Student behavior that is a significant departure from the law, or College or University regulations and policies, may result in the student being place on Probation. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to, academic dishonesty, criminal violations, repeated or intentional violation of University policies, or significant breaches of the University Student Conduct Regulations, the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment or the University’s Policy on Acceptable Use of Computing Resources.
A student on Probation must follow recommendations of the College in order to avoid Suspension or Dismissal. Students on Probation status must meet with an advisor following each term to review their progress and standing in the College until the Probation status is removed. Students who successfully fulfill the recommendations will be removed from Probation status. Students who fail to follow or are unsuccessful in fulfilling the recommendations will be placed on Suspension and may be evaluated for Dismissal from the College. Probation may be continued if a student continues to be out of compliance with academic or behavioral standards but is taking steps to correct the identified problem(s).
SUSPENSION FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
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Academic:
A student may be placed on Suspension if the student does not take steps to become compliant with the College’s academic progression standards (such as retaking a class the student has failed), or the student is not making adequate progress in correcting their academic problems.
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Behavioral:
A student may be placed on Suspension if the student’s behavior is a sufficiently severe and significant departure from the law, or College or University regulations and policies, or the student fails to constructively address previous behavioral concerns after College action.
In the event of a second instance of academic dishonesty, the student will be Suspended and evaluated for Dismissal from the College.
DISMISSAL FROM THE COLLEGE
A student may be Dismissed from the College following an evaluation by the Student Conduct Committee (“Conduct Committee”). The Conduct Committee will review the student’s record, any specific departures from law, College, or University regulations and policies, and any progress that has been made toward resolving academic concerns. After review, the Conduct Committee may recommend immediate Dismissal from the College, or may recommend an alternative status, such as Suspension or Probation. The Conduct Committee may also prescribe a plan to address specific academic or behavioral concerns.
During a period of Dismissal, a student cannot participate in or be registered for classes in the College of Business. A determination of Dismissal will include a date after which the student may request readmission to the College. Periods of Dismissal may range from one term to permanent, with no option for readmission. Requests for readmission must be made to the Conduct Committee. Readmission is not guaranteed.
In a request for readmission, the Conduct Committee will review the student’s record, including completion of any required actions administered as part of a behavioral or academic misconduct case. Students requesting readmission must meet current criteria for admission to the College and must be found likely to uphold the College’s standards for professional conduct and academic integrity. In addition, students applying for readmission must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Conduct Committee, their commitment to personal integrity and ability to uphold the College’s Code of Ethics.
If the College’s academic standards or requirements have changed since the student was last a College of Business major, the student will be subject to the more recent standards or requirements.
APPEAL OF ACADEMIC OR CORRECTIVE STATUS
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Any student who wishes to challenge the student’s academic or corrective status at the College must submit an appeal in writing to the Dean of the College within seven (7) calendar days following the issuance of a notice from the College identifying the student’s status. The request for an appeal must include specific justification, including errors, failure to consider all of the evidence presented, or any other action, including any new evidence not known at the time of the original meeting, that may change the outcome. The Dean may refer the issue to their designee, including the College Appeals Committee. Following the review, the Dean will notify the affected student of his or her decision by mail or email. Students engaged in an appeal of their Dismissal from the College will be placed on Suspension status pending resolution of their appeal.
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The student may appeal the Dean’s decision to the Oregon State University Provost in writing within seven (7) calendar days following issuance of a decision by the Dean. The Provost’s decision on the appeal is the University’s final decision.
