University Policies

Faculty, Staff and Students

I. Purpose

The educational mission of Bradley University is advanced by professionalism, trust, and respect in relationships among University community members. Bradley University is committed to ensuring that the University environment is free from real or perceived conflicts of interest, favoritism, and exploitation that may result from consensual romantic relationships and/or sexual interactions.

Except as expressly permitted herein, this policy prohibits consensual relationships where one individual has an evaluative, advisory, managerial, supervisory, teaching, or reporting role in regard to the other, including:

Employees or University affiliates and any undergraduate student;
Employees or University affiliates and any graduate student whom that individual teaches, manages, supervises, advises, evaluates or reports on in any way;
Student employees and any student whom that student employee evaluates or reports in any way; and
Employees or University affiliates and any other employee whom the former teaches, manages, supervises, advises, evaluates, or reports on in any way, unless the person in the position of greater authority or power notifies appropriate University offices and a mitigation plan (as defined below) is in place.

II. Scope

This policy applies to all Bradley employees, University affiliates, students, and student employees.
III. Definitions

Employee: Employees include, but are not limited to, administrators, faculty, staff, part- time or adjunct employees, coaches, student employees, graduate assistants and interns.

Coach: Any individual (employee or volunteer) exercising coaching responsibilities for curricular, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, including, but not limited to, intercollegiate athletics.

Student: Any person registered for study at the University, including online and between academic periods for continuing students. This definition includes students involved in curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities, including student athletes.

Supervisor: An employee (including faculty), student, or University affiliate who teaches, manages, supervises, advises, coaches, or evaluates in any way other employees, students, student athletes, or affiliates; and/or has a position of power, control, or the ability to influence decisions with regard to other individuals in the learning, intercollegiate athletics, or working environment of the University.

University affiliate: An individual associated with the University in a capacity other than as a student or employee who has access to University resources through a contractual arrangement or other association that has been approved by the Human Resources Department or any Vice President. Examples of a University affiliate may include, but are not limited to:

employees of contractors
trainers, vendors, consultants, and health care providers
volunteers in academic and/or operational units within the University
researchers who utilize University facilities

Consensual Relationship: A consensual romantic and/or sexual relationship, either past or present and including marriage.,.

Mitigation Plan: A written plan developed as provided in this policy that mitigates the conflict of interest and the potential for exploitation or the appearance of exploitation or favoritism created by the consensual relationship and which plan is acknowledged and signed by the parties involved.

IV. Consensual Relationship Policy Statement

The University recognizes that all individuals are entitled to freely choose their personal associations and relationships. However, when a faculty or staff member enters into a romantic and/or sexual relationship with an employee or student whom he or she supervises, a power differential may exist that can compromise an individual’s choice in the relationship. This type of relationship may also harm or injure others in the academic or work environment, providing grounds for complaints by third parties when that relationship gives undue access, advantage, or preferential treatment, or when it restricts opportunities or creates the perception that any of these problems exist.

Even when consensual, such relationships give rise to the potential for or the appearance of impropriety, a conflict of interest, favoritism, or bias. They may also undermine the real or perceived integrity of the evaluation or supervision given. Consensual romantic relationships and/or sexual interactions can become exploitative or cause actual harm to one of the parties due to the reporting and/or evaluative nature of the professional relationship and the power differential inherent therein. This may occur both during the relationship and after the relationship has ended.

Moreover, although the individual who occupies a power or authority position may honestly believe that a relationship is consensual, that may not be the case. Due to the imbalance of power, conflicting interests, and the perceptions of unfair advantage, the student’s or employee’s actual freedom of choice may be greatly diminished. The relationship is likely to be perceived in different ways by each of the parties, particularly in retrospect. Circumstances may change, and conduct that was previously welcome may become unwelcome. Even when both parties consent to a relationship at its outset, such prior consent does not preclude a later complaint based upon subsequent unwelcome or inappropriate conduct.

Anyone who enters into a consensual relationship, as defined above, must realize that if a charge of sexual harassment or other wrongdoing is subsequently filed, the University may be charged with liability because of the alleged wrongdoer’s position. Bradley University does not wish to assume such liability and it is unfair to request that it do so. In the event a legal matter or proceeding arises out of an individual’s participation in a consensual relationship, the University cannot be expected to defend an individual who entered into such a relationship and who is accused of wrongdoing. That individual will be personally responsible for defending him/herself and will be expected to bear all of his/her own expenses in such defense, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and other costs.

Notwithstanding this general rule prohibiting consensual relationships as defined in this policy, Bradley University acknowledges that some consensual relationships may be acceptable, particularly in situations where a Bradley employee is married to or in a committed relationship with another individual, and that individual becomes enrolled as a student at Bradley University, or that individual becomes employed by Bradley University in a position that reports to the individual they are in a relationship with. Individuals in these relationships must follow the reporting procedure stated in this policy and the University will determine whether an exception is appropriate (See Mitigation Plan).

Furthermore, employees or University affiliates are not permitted to use social media applications or other forms of communication to pursue romantic or sexual relationships with Bradley University students or employees for whom they have an evaluative, advisory, managerial, supervisory, teaching, or reporting role.
V. Reporting Procedures

Both individuals who enter into a consensual relationship (as defined in this policy) must report the relationship and their respective University roles (teaching, managing, supervisory, advisory, evaluative, and/or reporting) to their supervisor within ten (10) business days. If the individual is a staff member or University affiliate, the supervisor must file (within 10 business days) a report of the relationship to the Vice President overseeing the unit. If the individual is a faculty member, the supervisor must file (within 10 business days) a report of the relationship to the Dean or to the Provost. Supervisor reports should describe any impacts of the consensual relationship on the function of their respective unit/department.

The University will determine whether an exception is appropriate, and, if so, whether any changes in the evaluative, advisory, managerial, supervisory, teaching, or reporting role should be made.

If the consensual relationship ends, the individuals involved in the relationship must report the termination of the relationship to the individuals named above within ten (10) business days.

If an individual independently observes conduct that may be prohibited by this policy or is aware of an alleged violation of this policy, the individual has an obligation to report it as follows:

A staff member must report the matter to their immediate supervisor or Human Resources.
A faculty member must report the matter to their Dean, the Provost, or Human Resources.
A student must report the matter to the Executive Director of Student Support Services, the Vice President for Student Affairs, or Human Resources.
An affiliated individual such as a volunteer, vendor or contractor must report the matter to their primary point of contact at the University or Human Resources.

Retaliation against individuals who report concerns about potential violations of this policy is prohibited.

VI. Mitigation Plans

If the University grants an exception for a consensual relationship, a written mitigation plan must be generated within ten (10) business days of the supervisor report.

Mitigation plans should be created in collaboration with both individuals involved in the consensual relationship.

When the consensual relationship involves a staff member or University affiliate, the mitigation plan should be produced by the supervisor, Human Resources, and the Vice President overseeing the unit. When the consensual relationship involves a faculty member, the mitigation plan should be produced by the Chair, Dean, and Provost, with a copy to Human Resources.

If the conflict of interest and potential for exploitation or the appearance of exploitation or favoritism created by the consensual relationship cannot be successfully mitigated and managed, then the consensual relationship is prohibited.

The mitigation plan will:

Provide notice of the consensual relationship;
Provide an alternative means for teaching, managing, supervising, advising, evaluating, and/or reporting on of the supervisee or otherwise mitigate the conflict;
Give priority to the interest of the supervisee;
Be in writing and signed by both individuals involved in the consensual relationship; and
Be reassessed and revised (if necessary) on an annual basis or more frequently as circumstances may warrant.

VII. Violations

The sanction imposed for violation of this policy will be dependent on the facts and circumstances of the case, including whether the employee or staff member voluntarily reported the relationship, and may range from a reprimand to termination of employment. VIII. Education and Distribution of Policy

This policy will be available on the Human Resources website. Changes to this policy shall be communicated to all employees, University affiliates, and students. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to the Human Resources Department.

HISTORY: Modification of interim policy implemented on August 13, 2018.

RESPONSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT

Human Resources Department Sisson 239 (309) 677-3223 Fax: (309) 677-3867

Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Swords Hall 205 (309) 677-3152 [email protected]

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Faculty

The following course types are available and should be used as follows:

Classroom-delivered courses.
For course sections with face-to-face instruction and interaction during specific, predetermined meeting times, students mostly set foot in a physical classroom space to receive instruction. 25% or less of the course will be distance-delivered.
Arranged courses.
For course sections with face-to-face instruction and interaction during meeting times that are scheduled to accommodate specific course requirements; students mostly set foot in a physical classroom space or other designated physical location to receive instruction.
Hybrid-delivered courses.
For course sections that include approximately 50% face-to-face instruction and interaction and approximately 50% course content delivered via distance delivery methods; students typically set foot in a physical classroom space for about 25%-75% class meetings to receive instruction.
Distance-delivered courses.
For course sections in which 75% or more of the course content is delivered via distance delivery methods with the instructor and students physically separated from one another; students rarely or never set foot in a shared physical classroom space to receive instruction.
Distance-delivered programs.
Entire certificate or degree programs of study in which 50% or more of the required courses may be taken as distance-delivered courses; students rarely or never set foot in a shared physical classroom space to receive instruction.

The Bradley University Faculty Handbook contains statements of policies, procedures, and select information, some of which are interrelated. Therefore, certain sections should not be read out of context. The online Faculty Handbook is the official version and it should not be assumed that any other copies of the Faculty Handbook are current.

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Students

To qualify for the Academic Forgiveness Policy students must not have been enrolled in a Bradley University degree program for at least five (5) years.
Persons who wish to be reinstated at Bradley University under the Academic Forgiveness Policy must petition the Academic Review Board and request forgiveness of previous grades earned at Bradley University. If the petition is approved, grades for all prior Bradley courses will be removed from the GPA calculation. Students will retain credit for those courses with grades of “C” or better.
The forgiven grades shall not count in determining the student’s grade point average for undergraduate academic recovery, graduate student academic probation, or dismissal or for graduation; however, they shall remain on the transcript with an appropriate notation, and shall be used in determining graduation honors.
Forgiveness is a one-time option which is final and irreversible once granted. This regulation becomes effective beginning with the first semester of the 1987-88 academic year.

Requirements for majors and minors are specified in the catalog under each curriculum offering them. Students may graduate with a single major or a number of majors and minors when the requirements of each, including all college and department requirements, are met at the time of graduation. Students may, with the approval of the dean of the college offering the work, complete additional majors or minors after graduation and have the completion and date noted on the permanent scholastic record.

Students may earn a maximum of 30 semester hours by taking General Examinations of CLEP:

English Composition, 6 s.h.
Humanities, 6 s.h.
Mathematics, 6 s.h.
Natural Science, 6 s.h.
Social Science, 6 s.h.

Students may earn a maximum of 30 semesters hours by taking specific subject matter examinations. The department in which the student is a major will determine the applicability of such credit toward its degree requirements.

Undergraduate courses (100-400 level) that have not been offered in five years and graduate courses (500-600 level) that have not been offered in three years are considered “inactive” courses. Such courses will be removed from the catalogs and end-dated in the Master Course List. On an annual basis the Registrar’s Office will notify departments of the courses that have not been offered in five (undergraduate) or three (graduate) years.

An “inactive” course can receive permission to remain in the catalog and Master Course List for two more years via a Course Retention form. The course may be offered without the need for curriculum committee approval on the condition that a Course Retention form was previously completed and approved by the Dean and the Provost & VP of Academic Affairs.

Should a course remain “inactive” for more than two years after its initial classification (five years for undergraduate or three years for graduate) it will be removed from the catalogs and deleted from the Master Course List. A reinstatement of a deleted course will require the completion of a Course Addition form, which is to be routed through all appropriate University committees.

The graduate’s name that appears on a Bradley University diploma must be a legal name. Variations from an official name requested at the time of submitting a Degree Application are the following:

Middle name may be complete, initialed, or omitted, but must match the student record (e.g., John Quincy Adams, John Q. Adams, or John Adams).
A legal middle name may be used in place of a first name if that middle name has been recorded in the student record.
Suffixes such as Sr., Jr., III, etc., may be used if included in the student record and documented on the student’s original application, transcript from another school, or birth certificate.
Maternal surnames may be included if documentation is provided to the Office of the Registrar. Proper documentation is a copy of a birth certificate indicating the maternal surname or the student’s original admission application indicating the surname.
Hyphenated maiden-married last names may be used, provided the student record has documentation to verify the names. A Notification of Change of Personal Data form accompanied by a copy of the Certificate of Marriage will be required if a name change has not been processed since the marriage. In all cases, verification will be based on information that is in the student record and not provided verbally.
A maiden name may be used in place of a married name if the maiden name has been recorded in the student record.
Special accent marks may be requested. Recognized linguistic marks will be included in the diploma name.
No prefix or suffix related to a title or credential is permitted (e.g., Dr., D.M.D., Esq., etc.).

All completed grade change request forms must be submitted to the Dean of the College in which the course is offered no later than four (4) weeks before the end of the next regular semester.

The grading system of the University for undergraduate students is based on the following:

Marks – Honor points per semester hour

A – High competence 4
B – Competence 3
C – Minimum competence 2
D – Limited or incomplete competence 1
F – Inadequate competence for credit 0
IN – Instructor lacks sufficient evidence to award a letter grade
IP – Work in progress. Graduate level and certain approved undergraduate courses. Research work (theses, reading courses, special research problems) carried over more than one semester.
I – Permanent Incomplete
P – Pass (certain courses approved for Pass/Fail)
S – Satisfactory
U – Unsatisfactory
W – Official withdrawal
X – Audit
UX – Unsatisfactory audit

Grade point average is determined by dividing honor points by semester hours. Only work registered through Bradley University is used in calculation of grade point averages. Courses taken for audit are recorded on the student’s permanent academic record as completed satisfactorily (“X”), completed unsatisfactorily (“UX”), or withdrawn (“W”). Marks of “IN,” “IP,” “P,” “UX,” “W,” and “X” are not considered in calculating the grade point average. For repeated courses, the last grade and credits earned shall be the only ones used in the calculation of grade point averages. Credit earned by proficiency examination is not used in the calculation of grade point averages.

A concentration is a curricular subspecialty option associated with a graduate program which provides transcript recognition for students who fulfill a designated, specialized course of study. A concentration recognizes the student as having distinctive skills and training in one highly concentrated area within the program. The concentration course of study shall consist of at least 9 hours of graduate course work, selected from a university-approved list. A grade point of at least 3.00 must be earned in courses used toward fulfilling the concentration and only courses taken at Bradley University may be applied.

Courses used to satisfy the requirements of the concentration may also be applied toward the requirements of the graduate degree. Up to two concentrations can be awarded; however, because concentrations are additional degree designations there can be no course overlap between the concentrations.

Students must declare their intention to complete a concentration by completing the appropriate section on their Program of Study. A Student’s Program of Study leading to a concentration shall be planned by the student in consultation with his/her graduate academic advisor. To receive a concentration upon graduation, the student must file, with the Office of the Registrar, the Graduate Concentration Completion Form prior to the beginning of their final semester.

All Majors, Concentrations, and Minors and changes to them must be approved by the Curriculum and Regulations Committee of the University Senate. Only these designations are official, and only they may appear in the Undergraduate Catalog, on student transcripts, on the Admissions Application Form, and in publications describing Bradley programs. It is expected that all Majors, Concentrations, and Minors will adhere to the following standards. Deviations are strongly discouraged, but may be permitted when there are compelling academic reasons. Requests to the Curriculum and Regulations Committee and Provost for deviations must be accompanied by supporting evidence. New Majors, Concentrations, and Minors must be approved by the Curriculum and Regulations Committee.
Major

The purpose of the Major is to ensure that students master a subject area in depth and breadth.

A Major is a coherent, structured course of study, defined by departments, and selected by students as their principal subject area.

Generally, the Major is comprised of courses offered and required by the Department, but it may also include designated courses from other departments offering related subjects. All students must fulfill the requirements for at least one Major in order to graduate.

In addition to courses used to satisfy the basic skills and General Education requirements, students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 s.h. of courses designated by the Department as acceptable toward the Major.

The Major must include no fewer that 12 s.h. at the 300 (junior) level or above.

Students must achieve a minimum grade point average in courses in the Major of no less that 2.0 in order to graduate.

Multiple Majors must include at least 18 s.h. of courses not used in satisfaction of requirements for any other Major.
Concentration

The purpose of the Concentration is to encourage and recognize study in depth of special areas within the broadly defined discipline of the student’s Major. Generally, Concentrations are comprised of courses offered by the Major department and courses of other departments that are specifically acceptable for credit toward the Major. In special circumstances, other courses may be accepted for the Concentration if they serve to deepen and broaden the student’s special area of focus in the Major discipline.

The concentration must be a coherent, structured course of study. It is comprised of no fewer that 12 s.h. of the minimum 24 s.h. required for the Major. No fewer that 6 s.h. must be in courses at the 300 level or above. To qualify for more than one Concentration within on Major, no fewer that 9 s.h. must be in different courses in each Concentration.
Minor

The purpose of the Minor is to encourage and recognize study in depth of a subject for students Majoring in other subject areas. A student’s Minor, therefore, is generally comprised of courses other than those offered by or required by the student’s own Major. Due to the special nature of some disciplines, however, students may be permitted to include a limited number of courses offered by their Major department toward a Minor if this does not violate the purpose of the Minor.

The Minor must be a coherent, structured course of study. A Minor is comprised of no fewer that 15 s.h., a majority of which are at the 200 (sophomore) level or above with no fewer than 6 s.h. at the 300 (junior) level or above.

Students must achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in courses in the Minor for official designation as a Minor.

Mid-term grades for all undergraduate students are reported to the Office of the Registrar shortly after the midpoint of the fall and spring semesters. The Registrar shall establish the exact date mid-term grades are due and provide grade rosters to faculty members about one week prior to this date. Teaching schedules should be planned so that reports of these grades can be made. These grades are supplied to the student, the student’s academic advisor and the Dean of the College in which the student is registered.

Students who, during the course of an academic term, are called into active military service, including National Guard and Reserve active duty, and are not in attendance at the end of the term, will be considered to be a case of extreme hardship. These students will receive course, residence, and refund credits as follows:

Departure during the first three weeks of class.
Grading and Credit Procedures:
No course credit, no grades.
A notation will be placed on transcript.
Procedure for University Charges:
Full credit of tuition and fees and prorated credit of room and board.
Departure after the third week through the twelfth week.
Grading and Credit Procedures:
A “W” grade designation for all courses will appear on the student’s academic transcript. However, the student will receive no course credit.
A notation will be placed on transcript.
Procedure for University Charges:
Tuition and fees will be credited; room and board will be prorated. Students receiving financial aid will have tuition and room and board applied first to the programs from which funds were awarded. Students receiving financial aid in excess of direct costs; i.e., early October/late February refund checks, MAY be required to repay a percentage of the financial aid refund. The amount of repayment will depend upon the length of time the student was enrolled and the amount of financial aid received.
Departure after the twelfth week through the end of the semester.
Grading and Credit Procedures:
Students will be given a choice of all “W’s” or all “IN’s” for all courses in progress at the time of departure. If the student does not make a decision, all “IN’s” will be recorded on the transcript. Upon being readmitted for continuing studies, the student may choose to change all “IN” grades to all “W” grades or to continue the “IN” grade for completion within the first eleven weeks of the next major semester attended. At the option of the professor and with the consent of the student, a final grade may be awarded during the last three weeks of the semester.
Students who choose all “W’s” (Withdrawals).
A “W” grade designation for all courses will appear on the student’s academic transcript. However, the student will receive no course credit. A notation will be placed on the transcript.
Students who choose all “IN’s” (Incompletes)
An “IN” grade designation for all courses will appear on the student’s academic transcript. Students will receive a term in residence.
Students who choose all grades or a combination of grades and “IN’s” (Incompletes).
An “IN” grade designation or a letter grade designation (A, B, C, D, F, S, etc.) for all courses will appear on the student’s academic transcript. Students will receive a term in residence.
Procedures for University Charges:
Students who choose all “W’s” (Withdrawals).
Tuition and fees will be credited.
University room and board will be prorated. Students receiving financial aid will have tuition and room and board applied first to the programs from which funds were awarded. Students receiving financial aid in excess of direct costs MAY be required to repay a percentage of the financial aid refund. The amount of repayment will depend upon the length of time the student was enrolled and the amount of financial aid received.
Students who choose all “IN’s” (Incompletes).
Tuition and fees will not be credited; room and board will be prorated.
Students who choose grades or a combination of grades/incompletes. Tuition and fees will not be credited; room and board will be prorated.
Percentage of attendance during the term will be based on the calendar period which includes the first day of classes through the last day for final exams.
Students who are involuntarily called to active service will be accommodated by the Financial Assistance Office regarding satisfactory progress standards within an academic year.
The University Bookstore will issue refunds for all books depending upon the physical condition of the books when returned.
Students who are called to active service during the term will have the opportunity to appeal any academic or financial action taken by the University. Appeals may be filed before being called to active duty, or if this is not possible, within six months after the conclusion of active duty.
Students who are members of the National Guard or the Military Reserves will be allowed a reasonable time to make up work lost while in summer camps, or for excused absences of not longer than two weeks after the term has started.
Other situations will be handled on a case by case basis

Short Term Military Leave

Students who are members of the Guard, Reserve, or United States Military, who are called to active or inactive duty (i.e. drill, annual training, Additional Flight Training Periods, Active Duty for Special Work, Readiness Management Assembly, Title 32, etc.) will be allowed a reasonable time to make up work lost, or for excused absences of no longer than three weeks after the term has started.

Student must present proof of training schedule, official orders, or letter from member’s unit to the Registrar’s Office, 11 Swords Hall.

The Registrar’s Office will notify faculty of the legitimacy of these absences. There should be no penalty regarding academic or attendance issues. Faculty should allow students to make up any missed work without penalty to their grade.

Approved 3/6/14 VPAA

Student Procedure for Withdrawal

Name corrections and name changes (accompanied by legal documentation when necessary) will be accepted if submitted:
along with a completed official Change of Personal Data Form containing student’s signature.
by letter containing student’s signature.
A name correction may be made to the student master file and active record without documentation if it results from:
a data entry error in spelling.
a data entry error caused by transposition of first, middle or last names.
the addition or deletion of a middle name or initial(s).
the addition or deletion of a suffix, such as Jr., or III.
Active student records – A name change must be documented by presentation of official/legal evidence that includes one or more of the following:
A certified copy of a court order
A marriage license or certificate
A dissolution of marriage or divorce decree stating the new name.
A petition for a name change.
Additional documentation (e.g. driver’s license, social security card, etc.) A copy of the marriage license or divorce decree in which the court has ordered the restoration of the maiden name must accompany the request for name change.
International students need to provide a copy of:
visa and
passport
Additional documentation may be required (e.g. driver’s license, state issued identification card, social security card, resident noncitizen card, I-20, birth certificate). An international student may be required to have the form signed by the Assistant Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Exceptions to the above policy may be approved by the Registrar. For example, if the above documentation is not available, a notarized statement from the student along with legible copies of other supporting documentation (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc.) may be considered.
Inactive Student Records – No changes may be made to the historical records unless a court order is presented. A fee may be assessed to cover the cost of correcting, documenting, and re-filming of records. Page 2
Readmitted Students – Reactivation of a record (with a name change) and /or reference to prior attendance under a former name will be made in cases where our files indicate a social security number linking the two records and/or upon presentation of appropriate legal documentation. Documentation may be requested.
Students who have applied for graduation must also complete a revised graduation application if they wish to have their name changed on the diploma and graduation printouts
Diplomas – name changes will result in the issuance of a new diploma only upon presentation of a court order. A change of name on a diploma must be done in conjunction with a change of name on the transcript. The usual diploma replacement fee will be required.
Retention of documentation – The official change of name form and the accompanying documentation will be retained indefinitely. The Registrar’s Office will retain the documentation for a period of time after which the documents will be microfilmed.
Gender changes – Please go to the Registrar’s Office (Swords 11) to make this change.
The student is responsible for notifying faculty of their name change/correction.

Note: We are currently limited in the number of spaces available for names.

Corrections to Social Security Numbers

A correction to the social security number maintained in the student master file and active record must be documented by presentation of official evidence that includes:

social security card
Bradley University identification card

Individuals who need to have their names changed or Social Security Numbers corrected should email the Office of the Registrar at [email protected] or call (309) 677-3101.

A student is permitted to repeat courses within one year after completion and thereafter to repeat permission must be obtained from the Dean or Director of the College or School in which the student is registered. The last grades and credits earned for such course shall be the only ones used in grade point calculations and in satisfying graduation requirements.

View the online version of the Student Handbook that includes conduct policies and more.

A student academic grievance is appropriate in cases in which the student claims unfair, prejudicial, or capricious evaluation or treatment of an academic nature. A grievance is not appropriate on actions which would impair the exercise of academic freedom. A student non-academic grievance is appropriate in cases involving access to and participation in course offerings, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, or any other act by a University faculty member that is derogatory or discriminatory in nature. No student may pursue the formal part of the following grievance procedure before exhausting all informal procedures. What follows does not preclude a faculty member’s appeal to the Faculty Grievance Committee.

The grievance process is intended to deal with matters as expeditiously as possible. Although the times listed below are recommended guidelines for handling the steps of the process, it is expected that they will not be exceeded except under compelling circumstances.

A student who claims grievance as described may consult with the Ombudsperson or meet directly with the instructor involved. The grievance process is as follows:

1. Informal Procedure

The student shall meet with the instructor in an attempt to resolve the issue within 15 days on a non-academic grievance and normally within 15 days of the beginning of the next semester on an academic grievance. (The student may consult with the Ombudsperson.)
Should the issue not be resolved to mutual satisfaction, the student may, within five days, appeal an academic matter to the Chair of the given Department who shall provide the student and faculty member with a decision within five days of appeal, or appeal a non-academic matter to the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, who will attempt to resolve the matter within 10 working days from the time of appeal. In cases involving a conflict of interest with the Vice President for Student Affairs, the student may appeal a non-academic matter to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. If any unfair or unjustifiable injury or disadvantage occurred, the decision shall include specific remedies to rectify the situation.
Should an academic issue not be resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, the student or faculty member may, within five days, appeal the decision of the Chair to the Dean(s) of the College(s) in which the given academic concern resides and to the Dean of the Graduate School if a graduate student is involved. This appeal shall specify in writing the alleged grievance. The Dean(s) or Dean(s)’ designee(s) should meet with the relevant parties within five days of the appeal. The Dean shall deliver a decision within five days after said meeting. If any unfair or unjustifiable injury or disadvantage occurred, the Dean’s decision shall include specific remedies to rectify it.

2. Formal Procedure

Should the issue not be resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, the student or faculty member may, within five days of the final written decision from the informal procedure, initiate the formal phase of the grievance procedure by written appeal to the Chairperson of the University Student Grievance Committee. Legal counsel may be used by the parties at the parties’ cost, as part of the formal procedure. Legal counsel for either party shall act in an advisory capacity only and not be permitted to speak on behalf of any party. The Committee shall have access to the University attorney on procedural matters.

The Student Grievance Committee shall accept for hearing only those cases considered grievances as described above.
The Student Grievance Committee shall meet at the call of the Chairperson upon receipt of a formal grievance. The Chairperson will:
Obtain written statements from all parties involved in the appeal.
Call for a meeting of the Committee to review the statements from the parties involved within 10 days of submission of the appeal, unless extraordinary circumstances require a delay, and determine a date and time for the hearing.
The Committee will:
Notify all parties of the time, date, and place of the hearing at least five days in advance.
Call on other faculty, staff, and students if it would serve the purposes of due process.
Retain records of all written matters dealing with each case.
If the committee decides that a grievance is not in order and the alleged grievance concerned discrimination, a copy of the minutes of the meeting will be sent to the Affirmative Action Officer.
The Committee shall submit its findings and decision to the appropriate academic officer for review within 45 days after the matter has been formally submitted to the Committee. This time period shall not include University holidays and times when the faculty are not under contract such as during the summer. If the Committee finds that unfair or unjustifiable injury or disadvantage has occurred, it shall forward to the appropriate academic officer its specific suggestions for rectifying it. The appropriate academic officer, within 30 days of the receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Committee, shall notify all concerned parties of agreement or disagreement with the Committee’s decision, stating the reasons in writing. Upon agreement of the parties, the grievance process can be concluded at any time before notification by the appropriate academic officer.
In cases where there are findings of unfair or unjustifiable treatment of students in a non-academic matter, the Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for rectifying the situation per the Committee’s findings.

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Public Safety

Purpose

To establish the conditions under which individuals may utilize in-line skates, roller skates, skateboards, bicycles and self-balancing personal transportation devices on Bradley University property.
To protect the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the Bradley University campus by prohibiting the use of such equipment inside university facilities.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons and damage to university-owned property

Scope

This policy applies to all persons (students, faculty, staff, other employees, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, volunteers, visitors and members of the public, who are on university property (including facilities owned, leased, or controlled by Bradley University).

Policy

The safe use of in-line skates, roller skates, skateboards, bicycles, and self-balancing personal transportation devices, to travel directly from one point to another is permitted. The use of such equipment inside university facilities is prohibited. Furthermore, the performance of acrobatic techniques with such equipment is prohibited on campus. The aforementioned tricks and stunts can cause significant damage to university railings, stairs, benches, walls, sidewalks, curbs and receptacles. Violation of this prohibition is subject to University disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct and potentially criminal prosecution.

*This prohibition does not apply to special events that may commence when authorized by appropriate members of the University Administration.

Processes/Procedures/Guidelines

For safety reasons, individuals using in-line skates, roller skates, skateboards, bicycles, self-balancing personal transportation devices, or any other mobile conveyance should wear proper safety equipment at all times.

References:

The university allows the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, on campus, if the following conditions are met:

Drone Registration: All UAS weighing greater than 0.55 pounds must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prior to operation. Information available at: https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/

FAA Notification: The FAA must be notified at least two hours prior to each flight. All of Bradley’s campus and off-campus facilities, with the exception of the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex, are within 5 nautical miles of the Peoria International Airport, which is Class C federally restricted airspace from the surface to 4,700 feet above ground level. It is recommended that drone operators register with and use the AIRMAP mobile app to request permission to operate.

University Permission:

Third-party commercial use: Non-university employees wishing to operate a drone on campus must possess FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification, complete an agreement with the Office of General Counsel at least 10 business days prior to the planned flight, and abide by the terms of the agreement.
Student use: Students operating drones on campus, for educational or recreational use, are considered to be hobbyists, and are not required to have FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification. Students are required to submit a UAS Operation Request Form including date, time, duration, operational area and maximum planned altitude of the operation, to the University Police Department at least 2 business days prior to the planned operation.
Faculty and staff use:
Faculty and staff use of drones on campus as part of an educational experience are considered to be hobbyists, and are not required to have FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification. Students are required to submit a UAS Operation Request Form including date, time, duration, operational area and maximum planned altitude of the operation, to the University Police Department at least 2 business days prior to the planned operation.
All other faculty and staff use of drones on campus are considered to be commercial use, and the operator must possess FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification. Faculty and staff are required to submit a UAS Operation Request Form including date, time, duration, operational area and maximum planned altitude of the operation, to the University Police Department at least 2 business days prior to the planned operation. Faculty and staff may supervise student educational use of a drone, provided that the student maintains operational control, without possessing FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification.
First responder use: This Policy does not apply to UAS operations by the University Police Department or other first responder operations conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Non-university affiliated public use: Public use of drones by operators not affiliated with the university, except for commercial use as outlined above, is prohibited.
All drone operators are fully responsible for any and all damage to person or property caused by the drone usage and/or any fines or violations incurred. By granting permission to operate the drone, the University assumes no liability for the operations of the drone and any liability remains with the operator. By operating a drone, the operator agrees to indemnify the university for any liability, loss or damage arising out of the drone use.

Compliance with FAA rules on UAS operations: UAS operators must follow all the above notification and permission requirements, and abide by the FAA rules regulating UAS operation along with any relevant state laws, including but not limited to:

Maximum altitude and speed.
Having an observer present to maintain visual contact with the UAS at all times.
Daytime and civil twilight operation only. Civil twilight is defined as approximately 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset.
Procurement of any required written FAA waivers for operation outside of the FAA rules. This includes, but is not limited to, nighttime drone operations.
Reporting personal injury or property damage in accordance with FAA requirements.
Any regulations regarding landowners’ rights, operational safety and privacy rights.

Compliance with university rules on UAS operations:

Reasonable Expectation of Privacy: Operator shall not fly and/or record within any area in which Bradley University students have an expectation of privacy, including but not limited to within 100 feet of any residence halls, without prior written permission from the University. A campus map showing the location of residence halls is available at https://www.bradley.edu/offices/communications/pr/for-media/campus-maps/ or upon request.
Scheduled and approved activities take priority over recreational drone activities. If a drone activity is part of an academic experience, it is recommended that the requestor reserve the space.
Operation near people: Drones may not be operated within close proximity to people not involved in the drone operations.
Operation under an FAA Waiver: If operating under an FAA Waiver to engage in certain activities, e.g., flying at night, the operator must be in possession of a written copy of that waiver. The FAA recommends applying for a waiver at least 90 days prior to the planned date of operation.

Enforcement and Penalties for noncompliance:

Operators may be stopped, questioned and required to show proof of approval and that they are operating within the approved submitted plan (altitude, area, time, etc.) at any time.
Operators operating outside the approved plan may be stopped from operating and, if necessary, have their equipment confiscated.
Operators must acknowledge that they have read, understood and agreed to abide by University policy.
Operators will notify University Police immediately if they or their equipment causes any damage or harm to any person or property. Operators also assume responsibility for any said damage.
Failure to register and operate a UAS in accordance with FAA rules may result in regulatory and criminal sanctions.
Failure to follow this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and/or disciplinary sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook.