Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2017-19
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Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2017-19 |
Ohio University Mission Statement
Ohio University holds as its central purpose the intellectual and personal development of its students. Distinguished by its rich history, diverse campus, international community, and beautiful Appalachian setting, Ohio University is known as well for its outstanding faculty of accomplished teachers whose research and creative activity advance knowledge across many disciplines.
Graduate College Ethics Statement
The Ohio University Graduate College is committed to assisting academic units in successfully recruiting, matriculating, retaining, and graduating graduate students. Through this process, the Graduate College expects adherence to standards of behavior that support learning, scholarly research, and creative activity of all students, faculty and staff involved in graduate education. All graduate students, faculty and staff should uphold ethical standards established or supported by the university, college, school, department and discipline of study. Common to all are the principles that the students and faculty members will represent their own work with integrity and professionalism, and attribute others’ work appropriately and according to their discipline’s standards.
Violation of the Ohio University Graduate College Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics Statement will result in consequences as deemed appropriate by the Ohio University Graduate College, Graduate Council, Office of Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility, and Office of Legal Affairs. These consequences may include, but are not limited to, revoking financial assistance, probation, suspension, dismissal or rescinding of a degree and are determined according to the seriousness of the infraction.
For definitions, preventative tips and/or additional information regarding academic misconduct, please consult the following:
- The Ohio University Graduate Catalog (This document)
- The Ohio University Student Code of Conduct at http://www.ohio.edu/communitystandards
Adopted June 2011 by Graduate Council.
Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity
Ohio University is a center for scholarship, research, and creative activity involving the creation, testing, and dissemination of knowledge, understanding, expressions, and technique.
As a public university, Ohio University has a particular responsibility to address societal issues and needs through such scholarship, research, and creative activity. The scholarly and artistic activity of the faculty enhances the teaching function at all levels of the student experience.
Extended Community
Ohio University serves an extended community. The public service mission of the University, expressed in such activities as public broadcasting and continuing education programs, reflects the responsibility of the University to serve the ongoing educational needs of the region. The regional campuses perform a critical role in serving this extended community.
The University has state-wide responsibility for an extended University program using independent study through correspondence.
It is the purpose of these extended University programs to serve a diverse range of educational needs, from professional groups requiring continuing courses of study related to the practice of their professions, to individuals desiring occasional or special interest study.
By service to the extended community, Ohio University contributes to cultural and economic development, health care, and to other human services.
Adopted January 15, 1977, and reaffirmed January 1988.
Academic advising statement added March 2005.
Graduate and Professional Education
Ohio University offers graduate and professional education in a wide range of areas. The primary forms of activity are advanced and specialized courses of study, supervised practical experience, and research. While the essential concentration of faculty, material, and space resources are located on the Athens campus, activity associated with graduate and professional education is not limited to that campus; research and instruction are also carried out online and at various locations.
Academic Advising
Ohio University recognizes academic advising to be a central element of the educational experience of its students. Advising is a collaborative relationship for which advisors and students share responsibility and through which students create sound educational plans consistent with their academic, career, and personal goals. Advisors are responsible for being accessible and responsive to students, and for providing accurate, timely information. Students are responsible for being prepared for advising sessions, and for understanding University and degree requirements.