Academic Policies and Procedures

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT HEAD RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic integrity lies at the very heart of any University. This is particularly true of Siena with its strong Franciscan tradition and its dedication to fostering sound moral growth.

APPEAL OF ASSIGNED GRADES

The procedure for appeal

Appeals Policy (IRB)

investigators may appeal decisions made by the IRB that are in contention, including IRB decisions to disapprove, suspend, terminate, or stipulate modifications to submitted protocols and associated submission materials, including informed consent forms.

Archived COVID Policies

Blended Enrollment Policy for Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Courses

BOARD OF INSTRUCTION

CANCELLATION OF SECTIONS

Cell Phone Use Policy

CITI training -Working with Vulnerable Individuals

Siena University students (and their supervisors), faculty, and staff must submit documentation of additional required CITI training if recruiting participants from vulnerable populations.

Classroom Activities Policy

Faculty who are teaching research methods and skill-based courses have an obligation to ensure that appropriate practices are put in place to safeguard the ethical and responsible treatment of participants

Commencement Cords, Stoles & Regalia

Policy on the use of cords, stoles and other accessories at Siena University commencement ceremonies.

Commencement Participation Policy

This policy outlines the requirements for students wishing to participate in a Commencement ceremony without having met all of their degree requirements.

Course Auditing Policy

Establish guidelines for individuals; students, and employees for course auditing

CREDIT HOUR

Disorderly or Disruptive Classroom Behavior

This policy outlines procedures to follow and consequences of disorderly or disruptive classroom behavior.

Emergency Closure and Reopening

Emergency Information

Examinations

FACULTY ABSENCES AND CLASS CANCELLATIONS

Faculty Absences and Class Cancellations Policy

Faculty Alternative Workload Options Before & After Family Medical Leave or Disability Leave (including pregnancy and childbirth)

This is to address coverage of a faculty member’s courses during a pregnancy leave, as such a leave may occur at any time during a semester.

FACULTY EVALUATION / CLASSROOM OBSERVATION PROCESS

FACULTY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE

Faculty Office Hours

FERPA Guidance (IRB)

the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and how it applies to human subjects research projects.

FULBRIGHT AWARDS

GENERAL FACULTY COMMITTEE

Grading Policy

The means by which grades will be determined.

Graduate Honors Policy

Establish guidelines for Graduate Honors and Recognition.

Graduate Transfer Credit Policy

Handshake PRIVACY POLICY

HONOR CORD POLICY

Policy on the use of cords, stoles and other accessories at Siena University commencement ceremonies.

Hybrid and Online Course: Recommendations for Syllabus Elements

Hybrid and Online Course Development MOU

Hybrid and Online Course Development Stipend Request

HYBRID AND ONLINE COURSE POLICY

Hybrid and Online Course Policy: Appendix A

Definitions of E-learning

Inclement Weather Procedure

INTERNSHIP ADMINISTRATION

LEAVE AND WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES

MAJOR FIELD AWARD POLICY

Establish guidelines for major field award eligibility.

Minimum Transfer Credit Grade Policy

To make our policy consistent for transfer credit grades

Non-Matriculated Graduate Coursework Policy

Office Hours and On-Campus Presence when Teaching Online Courses Policy

office hour and on-campus obligations of faculty teaching online courses

OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY: Policies

Office of Accessibility: Registration

Pass/ Fail Option Policy

Policy Template

Posthumous Degree Policy

Procedures and criteria for granting a posthumous degree in the event of the death of a currently enrolled student.

Promotion and Tenure Standards

REASSIGNED TIME

Remote Instruction: Expectations and Best Practices

Siena University Research Misconduct Policy

To provide guidelines regarding the inquiry, investigation, and reporting of alleged research misconduct as well as the sanctions when sufficient evidence has been collected and reviewed to indicate research misconduct.