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Student Policies Relevant to Faculty

To enable College of Health Science (CHS) faculty to quickly access student policies critical to faculty performance, the following information is provided.

 

1. Academic Code of Integrity

  • 1.1. The College of Health Science Code of Academic Integrity is an integral part of the educational process. It makes possible an atmosphere conducive to the development of the total person through learning experiences. Since a person is more than intellect, learning is more than academic achievement. It includes achievement in all the qualities of an individual – intellectual, spiritual, ethical, emotional, and physical.
  • 1.2. The code emphasizes the dignity of each individual in pursuing self-improvement and developing their full potential. The code also provides free competition and independent intellectual effort, not tolerating dishonesty, cheating, or plagiarism in any form. If intentional acts of dishonorable conduct occur, the code outlines infractions and clear-cut procedures as well as sanctions to censure such activity.

 

2. Student Policies

Every CHS faculty member should be familiar with the Pepperdine University Student Code of Conduct and all Student Handbooks or Codes of Conduct (or similar) specific to their school or academic program. Faculty members may be able to answer many student questions by referring to these student policies.

 

3. Student Organizations

Many faculty members find time to be involved in a challenging, yet rewarding, activity – serving as an advisor to CHS student clubs or organizations, as well as academic honor societies. Such a relationship is an excellent example of college “service” expected of all CHS faculty. For more information about this opportunity for undergraduate students, refer to the Pepperdine University Student Organizations Handbook produced by the Student Activities Office.

 

4. Student Privacy Rights

  • 4.1. Federal and state laws exist which define the privacy rights of students with respect to their student records. Faculty members will be held accountable for familiarity with and proper implementation of the following guidelines.
  • 4.2. The Student Records Policy contains more details.
  • 4.3. If explanation or assistance is needed after consulting with the Office of the Registrar, faculty members should contact the University's General Counsel at 310-506-4607.