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Academic Life Academic life and campus life at Fort Hays State University are supportive elements in an integrative learning experience. The programs and resources described in this section (and those that follow) suggest the many facets of college life and the special opportunities, that FHSU affords its students. Academic Environment Fort Hays State University is dedicated to providing instruction within a computerized environment in the arts and sciences, business, education, the health and life sciences, and agriculture. The University's primary emphasis is undergraduate liberal education, which includes the humanities, the fine arts, the social/behavioral sciences, and the natural/physical sciences. These disciplines serve as the foundation of all programs. Graduates are provided a foundation for entry into graduate school, for employment requiring well developed analytical and communication skills, and understanding an American society of increasing diversity and global complexities of the 21st century. Natural outgrowths of the University's primary emphasis include pre-professional, professional, master's, and education specialist programs. A statewide strategic focus of the University is the integration of computer and telecommunications technology with the educational environment and the work place. Scholarship at FHSU is supported because it stimulates faculty and students, provides new knowledge, connects the disciplines, and builds bridges between teaching and learning while linking theory with practice to address the needs of a diverse society. The university is responsible for providing public service to the community, the region, and the state of Kansas. Programs consistent with the university's academic and research activities emphasize the importance of FHSU as the cultural center of western Kansas. Academic Advising Students will be assigned a faculty member
to whom they can turn to for assistance with any academic decisions
they must make. Their advisors will help them identify interests
and career goals, plan an academic program, particularly the classes
to be taken in the upcoming semester, and will assist in any changes
of schedule made after the semester is underway. When a student
encounters any academic difficulty, his/her academic advisor should
be the first stop. Undecided students are assigned an academic advisor
who can also assist them in career decisions. If a student does
not know who his/her academic advisor is, the Office of the Registrar,
Sheridan Hall 106, will have the information. Academic Expectations Students are expected to provide academic work
that represents their ability without inappropriate assistance.
The university has developed policies and procedures in regard to
cheating, plagiarism, collusion, abuse of resource materials, and
computer misuse. Sanctions may range from a warning, loss of credit
for the examination or assignments in question, failure of a course,
suspension or expulsion from the University. For more information
concerning academic policies and procedures, consult the Campus
Directory and Student Handbook. Reporting Student Academic Progress Students' academic progress is reported using the following scale and grade point equilances:
Academic Status And Standards All students are expected to make satisfactory progress toward their degrees. The issuing of grade reports presents an important opportunity for students and the university to assess academic performance. Academic advisors receive copies of both the midterm and final grade reports. Students who show signs of academic difficulty at midterm are expected to see their academic advisors to discuss problems and possible remedies. Students are expected to perform at a level that will lead to graduation. A minimum of a "C" average (2.00) is required for graduation, although specific fields may require more than the minimum. A student whose grades do not reflect progress towards a degree is placed on academic probation or academic suspension. Reinstatement and Appeal If a student is placed on academic suspension, it is in the student's best interest to take at least one semester to reconsider and re-evaluate career plans. An "Application for Academic Reinstatement" may then be filed. Reinstatement is not automatic; each application will be evaluated on its own merit. A student can also appeal the academic suspension if extenuating circumstances contributed to the suspension. The student should submit an "Application for Academic Reinstatement" to appeal. There is, however, no right to reinstatement. For assistance, a student should consult with the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Davis Hall 206, 785-628-5950.Add Policy Statement Students may officially add full-semester courses up to and including the 20th day of classes for a semester. Policies for adding courses of less than a full semester or summer term in length are contained in the Schedule of Classes. Withdrawal Policy Statement Students may withdraw from full-semester courses up to the end of the tenth week of classes. Students withdrawing through the fifth week will not receive any notation on their transcript. Between the sixth week and the end of the tenth week students who withdraw will receive a notation on their transcript of withdrawal passing (WP) or withdrawal failing (WF). No withdrawals will be allowed after the tenth week of classes. Appeal requests for withdrawal must be submitted to the Academic Appeals Committee. To initiate this process, contact the Office of the Registrar, Sheridan Hall 106, 785-628-4222 for the appeal form. |
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