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Academic Policy
University Information
Attendance Policy
The nature of the APS programs requires students to attend all class sessions. Classes are held once a week for four hours, during which the entire class meets with the instructor. APS students can anticipate meeting a second time during the week with their peers to complete projects.
If a student exceeds the allowed absences and does not contact the Office of Student Services to officially withdraw before the last class session, the instructor is directed to issue a failing grade.
Under emergency circumstances, a student may be allowed one on-site absence in courses that are five class sessions or fewer in length. Students must contact the faculty member regarding make-up work.
Faculty members reserve the right to factor lateness and early departures as well as class attendance into a student's grade, as long as it is addressed in the syllabus.
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On-site Attendance Defined:
Students are expected to be present when class begins, and remain the entire workshop. To be counted as present, a student must attend a total of three hours or more of a class four hours in length.
In the event that the instructor is delayed, students are required to wait one hour. If the instructor does not arrive in one hour, students will not be required to make up the class. |
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Online Attendance Defined:
Attendance is determined by participating in discussions. Failure to participate in at least one designated discussion during the workshop it is assigned will constitute an absence for that workshop. Participating in discussions does not guarantee full participation points. The criteria for full participation points will be determined by the course facilitator. |
Project Team Policy
Indiana Wesleyan University uses Project Teams in its curriculum, realizing that the team project process can add substantially to learning, especially for adult professionals. Project Teams, comprised of three to five self-selected individuals, meet to complete the assigned curriculum and activities. Project teams may meet face-to-face, in virtual meetings, by faxing, conference calls, or by email.
Grading Procedures
At the end of each course, the instructor submits grades for each student to the Office of Student Services for processing within seven days after completion of the course. Grade reports are mailed from the Indiana Wesleyan University Records Office and indicate courses taken, credits received and grades assigned.
Incomplete Grades
Students are expected to complete all course requirements by the last class session. In rare instances of unforeseeable circumstances, a grade of "I" (Incomplete) may be issued, but only after the following process is completed:
- The student must request an "I " from the instructor.
- The instructor must obtain approval from the appropriate academic director. (This approval may be obtained verbally.)
A student who receives an "incomplete"
has 10 weeks from the final meeting date of the course to complete
course requirements and turn them in to the instructor. If, at the
end of the 10-week extension, the student has failed to complete
the course requirements, the "incomplete" will become
an "F".
Honors
Graduation honors are open to all undergraduate bachelor students
with a minimum of 80 graded hours from institutions regionally accredited,
or accredited by the American Association of Bible Colleges, of
which 40 graded hours must be from Indiana Wesleyan University.
All elective classes taken with IWU apply toward honors. See the
APS Bulletin for full honors policy.
Student Honesty/Cheating
Students are expected to exhibit honesty in the classroom, in homework, in papers submitted to the instructor and in quizzes and exams. Each instructor should define what constitutes honest work in a specific course. Any deviation from ordinary standards, such as the permitted use of notes for an examination or an "open book" test, should be stated clearly by the instructor.
Because the matter of cheating and/or plagiarism
cumulatively leads to dismissal, faculty are required to report
each case to the Vice President for APS. Unquestionable evidence
must be in hand before any action will be taken to confront and
accuse a student of cheating. Refer to the APS Bulletin for complete
guidelines.
Academic Suspension
Academic suspension will result if a student fails to clear the academic probationary status within the probationary period of two consecutive courses. A student who has two grades of failure (F) at one time on an academic record will be suspended when the grades have been recorded in the Records Office. The student is notified of the academic suspension in writing. Once suspended, a student may reapply for admission after six months. Application for re-admission must be made in writing to the Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies, who may require a personal interview.
Financial Suspension
Tuition must be received two weeks prior to the start date of class.
Failure to remit tuition by the due date will result in automatic
withdrawal. Students in a core must have all balances current to
enroll in an elective. Financial suspension occurs when a core or
elective balance becomes past due.
General Information
University Information
College of Adult and Professional
Studies
The College of Adult and Professional Studies was created to serve the adult population in the state of Indiana with a variety of programs designed to meet the educational needs of specific adult audiences. Indiana Wesleyan University understands the special requirements of adults who are interested in receiving an associate bachelor, or master degree, but who must also continue meeting their professional and personal commitments. The programs in the division are designed for those working adults by combining theory with practical experience.
Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission* and a member of the North Central Association. IWU is also accredited by the State Department of Public Instruction of Indiana, National Association of Schools of Music, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Indiana Board of Nursing Registration, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, American Medical Association, the Council on Social Work Education and CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs).
Statement of NonDiscrimination
In University Programs
Indiana Wesleyan University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. Indiana Wesleyan admits students and employs individuals of any race, sex, color, disability, national, or ethnic origin. These have access to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students or employees at the university. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, or marital status in the administration of its educational policies and other administered programs. Inquiries or complaints should be addressed on the appropriate form to the Vice President for Adult and Graduate Studies, Indiana Wesleyan University.
Tobacco Usage Prohibited
Students are to refrain from smoking or chewing tobacco products in all rented Indiana Wesleyan University classrooms and offices, the Education Centers and on the Indiana Wesleyan University main campus. Refusal to comply may result in dismissal from the university.
Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, and
Firearms
Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and firearms are not permitted on Indiana Wesleyan University premises, including rented classrooms and any building or parts of buildings owned or operated by Indiana Wesleyan University. Refusal to comply may result in dismissal from the university.
*Higher Learning Commission: http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/ or call 312-263-0456
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