Policies, rules, and regulations regarding student rights, responsibilities, and conduct in West Virginia State Universities and Colleges are defined by the West Virginia Board of Governors Policies.
Professional Ethics
Scholars, researchers, teachers and students seek, explore, and apply knowledge. In doing so, they are bound by their professional obligation to be upright in their pursuit of knowledge, honest in its interpretation and dissemination, and committed to its effective use. Without such integrity, the University as a community of scholars cannot function. Students in the program are required to receive training in the responsible conduct of research.
Non-academic
The student is expected, as are all citizens, to respect and abide by local ordinances and state and federal statues, both on and off campus. As a member of the educational community, the student is expected to abide by the institutional code of conduct, which clarifies those behavioral standards considered essential to its educational goal.
Disciplinary Proceedings
Proceedings for students regarding disciplinary actions must be consistent with constitutional provisions guaranteeing due process of law, as are applicable to them.
Grievance and Appeals
The School of Pharmacy provides recourse for graduate student grievances. The procedure begins with an informal discussion between the student and the mentor and/or program director. The student may then formally appeal to the ADRGP, who may refer the issue to the The Graduate Research Advisory Committee (GRAC) for a recommendation, and subsequent action.
Students have the right to due process in all decisions regarding their grades, evaluations, and status in graduate school. Appeals of decisions regarding the above must follow a standard set of procedures. The WVU procedures are described at: http://catalog.wvu.edu/graduate/enrollmentandregistration/#academicrightspenaltiesappealtext. You should familiarize yourself with this policy before you need to use it.