Master's Program>Responsibilities and Rights of Students

As part of becoming a CCS graduate, students are expected to know and abide by the rules and regulations set by the University, the Department, and the Program as well as the ethics of the profession. Students are responsible to meet all criteria and timelines for the master's degree, which are detailed in the Graduate Bulletin.

Responsibilities

1. Students are expected to initiate a meeting with the Graduate Advisor at least once each semester.

2. Students are to be initiators of and take responsibility for their learning experiences. Students are expected to seek information from professors or other resources to find answers to their questions. If learning needs are not being met, students are to first discuss this directly with the faculty member concerned.

3. Students are expected to come prepared (e.g., by reading, completing assignments) to actively participate in classes.

4. Students are expected to pursue learning beyond coursework by (a) directed readings, (b) participation in program colloquia, activities, and meetings, and (c) professional association meetings and conferences.

5. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 and attain a grade of "B-" or better (CR for credit/noncredit) in every course. If you are in danger of not meeting this requirement, see the Graduate Advisor IMMEDIATELY.

6. Students who earn a grade of "B-" or lower (or NC in Credit/NonCredit courses) in three courses are subject to dismissal from the Program.

7. Students are responsible for all information included in the CCS Handbook and its revisions as they become available.

8. Students are responsible for the information contained in the annual Graduate Bulletin. University policies and rules are subject to change. Failure to keep current with annual changes will not exempt students from whatever penalties they may incur. Students are also responsible to abide by all university policies (e.g., discipline, plagiarism) explained within the Graduate Bulletin.

9. Student Absence from Classes for Religious Observances

A student shall notify the faculty of affected courses of her or his planned absence(s) for religious observance by the end of the second week of classes and shall make arrangements at that time to complete any missed assignments.

Students who have thus notified faculty and miss classes for religious observance shall be allowed to complete missed examinations or other assignments within a period approved by the instructor.

10. Students are responsible for knowing and following the professional and ethical standards delineated by the National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies.

11. Students are to conduct themselves as professionals throughout all aspects of the program on campus.

Rights

1. Students have the right to review their department file with a 48-hour notice to the Graduate Advisor. Limitations may be placed on your file review (i.e., parts of your file such as letters of recommendation may be withheld or reviewed only in the presence of Graduate Advisor or the Department Chair).

2. Students have the right and responsibility to evaluate faculty and courses. Students are encouraged to complete evaluations of each instructor, supervisor and course near the end of the semester.

3. Students have the right to be treated fairly by faculty, administration and staff. Students who believe they have a grievance should comply with professional ethics and University policies and should initiate the problem resolution by first speaking to the person(s) directly involved, if still not resolved then speak to the Graduate advisor, if still not resolved speak to the Department Chair.