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Rights & Responsibilities

The Bylaws of the Board of Regents protect the rights of each member of the University Community. Each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and each has the right to learn. With these rights comes the responsibility of each individual to maintain an atmosphere in which others may exercise their human rights and their right to learn. Chapter V of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents fully delineates the rights and responsibilities of students.

1. Access to student records

The University of Nebraska College of Dentistry policy regarding student file information is in compliance with provisions of the Buckley Amendment. A full statement of policy is on file in the Registrar's Office and may be examined anytime during business hours.

 

2. Grade Appeals

As provided by the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, postgraduate students enrolled in the College of Dentistry have the right to challenge any evaluation of their academic progress that they feel has been "prejudiced or capricious." The College of Dentistry follows the appeal process as described in the University of Nebraska Medical Center document entitled "Procedural Guidelines for Handling Student Appeals of Academic Evaluations." A copy of the "Guidelines" is on file in the Office of the Dean.

A student may initiate the appeal process by first discussing the matter with the instructor involved. If a satisfactory agreement cannot be met, the instructor will inform the student of the appropriate appeal procedures, as defined in the UNMC Procedural Guidelines for Handling Student Appeals of Academic Evaluations.

A student who wishes to appeal a grade assigned by a faculty member of the UNMC (Omaha) campus may appeal to the chair of the department granting admission to the course. If the grade is assigned by a faculty member of the UNMC (Omaha) campus as a disciplinary action, the student may appeal to the College of Dentistry Student-Faculty Hearing Board.
Student grade appeals within the College of Dentistry will fall under the jurisdiction of the Grade Appeals Committee of the College of Dentistry.

 

3. Student Discipline

In accordance with Section 5.4 of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents and to ensure the protection of students' rights, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has established general procedures that must be followed if any disciplinary action is proposed against students. Students will be informed in writing by the Dean's Office of the specific charges, the supporting evidence, and the proposed disciplinary action. The Dean's Office will also inform students of their right to appeal. The UNMC "Procedural Rules Relating to Student Discipline" may be found in the UNMC Student Handbook. The code of Student Discipline is published in the College of Dentistry Operations Manual.

 

4. Sexual Harassment

It is the policy of the UNMC and the College of Dentistry that sexual harassment will not be condoned, and that prompt and appropriate corrective action will be taken against any employee or student found violating this policy. Prompt and appropriate corrective action also will be taken in instances of irresponsible, false accusations of sexual harassment. A complete statement of Policies and Procedures Regarding Sexual Harassment is on file in the offices of the Dean and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and is available on request.

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