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Welcome to the Executive MBA Program. We are sure your experience in the Executive
Program will be a rewarding one and look forward to working with you. As part of our commitment to providing managers with an outstanding educational experience, we have developed a Student Handbook exclusively for participants in the Simon School’s Executive
MBA Program.
This handbook is designed to provide you with information you will need to know as a student in the program. In addition to administrative policies and procedures, it provides helpful information about the Simon School and other parts of the University. If you require further detail, please contact the Executive Programs office.
Student Handbook Adherence
Violators of the policies and guidelines in the Executive MBA Student Handbook and Official
Bulletin: Regulations Concerning Graduate Study are subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the publications.
Information in this handbook is accurate as of September 2015. The Simon School reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, procedures, curricula or other matters announced in this publication at any time.
This handbook is an information resource intended to complement the Official Bulletin:
Regulations Concerning Graduate Study (the “Red Book” – available on line at http://www.rochester.edu/GradBulletin/PDFbulletin/Regulations12-14.pdf
) and other University of Rochester publications. All policies in this handbook are supplemental to the general policies of the University and, in cases of conflict, the University’s policies will have precedence.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Student Handbook Adherence .................................................................................5
Simon School Mission and Philosophy ...................................................................5
Simon School Administration ..................................................................................5
Structure of the Executive Programs Office ............................................................6
ACADEMIC AND GRADING INFORMATION
Academic Integrity ............................................................................................... 7-8
Non-Academic Misconduct .....................................................................................8
Degree Requirements ...............................................................................................9
Previous or Transfer Credit ......................................................................................9
Grading System ........................................................................................................9
Grade Distribution Policy ......................................................................................10
Midterm Exams ......................................................................................................10
Final Exams ...........................................................................................................10
Exam Rescheduling ...............................................................................................10
Grade Posting .........................................................................................................10
Grade Change Requests .........................................................................................11
Extra Coursework or Exam Retakes ......................................................................11
Grades of 'E' ...........................................................................................................11
Repeating Courses .................................................................................................11
Academic Difficulties ............................................................................................12
Withdrawal or Leave of Absence ...........................................................................13
Transfer to Part-time Status ...................................................................................13
Dean's List ..............................................................................................................13
Beta Gamma Sigma ...............................................................................................13
Hugh Whitney Award and International Outstanding Student Award ..................13
Courses for Alumni ................................................................................................13
UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
University Standards of Conduct ...........................................................................14
Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment ....................................................15
Religious Observance ............................................................................................15
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STUDENT INFORMATION
Blackboard: Course Web Sites .............................................................................16
Blackboard: Executive MBA Site .........................................................................16
Blackboard Collaborate..........................................................................................16
Building Access .....................................................................................................16
Closing Due to Inclement Weather ........................................................................17
Course Evaluations ................................................................................................17
Services for Students with Disabilities ..................................................................18
Electronic Mail .......................................................................................................18
Etiquette .................................................................................................................19
Handouts and Readings ..........................................................................................19
Homework ..............................................................................................................19
Hybrid Learning Model and Synchronous Saturdays ............................................19
ID Cards .................................................................................................................20
Identification Numbers ..........................................................................................20
Immunization .........................................................................................................20
Information Technology Department - Simon School ...........................................21
Laptop Computers and Software ............................................................................21
Lockers ...................................................................................................................21
Lost and Found.......................................................................................................21
Mail Folders ...........................................................................................................21
Net ID .....................................................................................................................22
Pre-Work ................................................................................................................22
Registration ............................................................................................................22
Review Sessions.....................................................................................................22
Rosters....................................................................................................................22
Signage/Monitor ....................................................................................................22
SimonExchange .....................................................................................................22
Student Accounts and Registration ........................................................................23
Study Rooms ..........................................................................................................23
Study Teams ...........................................................................................................24
Textbooks ...............................................................................................................25
Transcripts ..............................................................................................................25
Tuition Payment ............................................................................................... 25-26
Tutors .....................................................................................................................26
Weekly Message ....................................................................................................26
Wireless Network ...................................................................................................26
HYBRID RESOURCES
Collaborate Guidelines for Synchronous Saturdays......................................... 27-28
Suggested Headsets ................................................................................................28
Procedures for Group/Student Presentations Using Collaborate ..................... 28-29
Panopto for Asynchronous Recordings ..................................................................29
Panopto - Resolving Viewing Issues .....................................................................29
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CLASS-DAY INFORMATION
Attendance .............................................................................................................30
Audio Recording ....................................................................................................30
Class Day Schedule .......................................................................................... 30-31
Exam Rooms ..........................................................................................................31
Meals ......................................................................................................................31
Name Tents ............................................................................................................31
Photocopying .........................................................................................................31
Telephone Messages and Faxes .............................................................................31
Video Recording ....................................................................................................32
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Orientation .............................................................................................................33
Summer Activities .................................................................................................33
Graduation Dinner Dance ......................................................................................33
Graduation ..............................................................................................................33
Other Executive MBA Activities ...........................................................................33
Other Simon School Activities ..............................................................................33
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Parking ...................................................................................................................34
Athletic Facility ......................................................................................................35
Banking ..................................................................................................................35
Bookstore — River Campus ..................................................................................35
Business and Government Information Library .....................................................36
Computer Sales ......................................................................................................36
Post Office .............................................................................................................37
Security ..................................................................................................................37
University Counseling Center ................................................................................38
University Health Service ......................................................................................39
REFERENCE
Executive Programs Staff and Faculty Telephone Numbers and Offices ..............40
Simon School and University of Rochester Telephone Numbers ..........................41
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Violators of the policies and guidelines in the Executive MBA Student Handbook and Official
Bulletin: Regulations Concerning Graduate Study are subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the publications.
Mission
The mission of the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration is to be a recognized leader in the creation and dissemination of an integrated body of knowledge that has significant impact on managerial education and practice. The School’s educational programs focus on graduating outstanding individuals who are prepared to excel in a dynamic and internationally competitive marketplace.
Philosophy
The hallmark of a Simon School education is its proven analytical framework for solving problems. With economics as a discipline for integrating knowledge across functions and for understanding human behavior, Simon students learn a coherent, scientific way to analyze management problems.
This powerful perspective enables students to break away from narrow functional views of their jobs and organizations. In today’s flatter organizations and more entrepreneurial enterprises,
Simon students excel because they understand the interplay of individuals, organizations and markets and how to exploit that understanding to enhance firm performance in today’s global environment. Complementing the analytical skills, the School promotes leadership, communication and teamwork through a combination of classroom activities and structured experiences.
This integrated approach to management is made possible by the School’s small size and a collegial faculty that is not bound by departmental or functional constraints in their teaching or research.
Dean: Andrew Ainslie
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research: Ron Goettler
Senior Associate Dean of Program Development: Ron Hansen
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The Executive Programs department is responsible not only for the EMBA Program, but also for additional degree and non-degree programs for working professionals. The staff listed below are part of the Executive Programs department, but not all have regular contact with the Executive
MBA students.
Assistant Dean for Executive and Professional Programs: Carin Cole
Responsible for the overall administration of all Executive programs. Responsible for Executive
MBA candidate acceptance, recommendation for faculty review of student performance and program enhancement.
Senior Associate Director for Executive Programs: Karen Steiner
Manages student-related and class-day matters, including orientation, graduation events, registration and grade entry, and student/faculty communication.
Director, Marketing and Enrollment for Executive and Part-time Programs: Molly Mesko
Directs program marketing. Manages enrollment of Executive MBA and Part-time prospective students and applicants.
Assistant Director for Executive Programs: Lee Shannon
Manages admissions process for Executive MBA students. Works with study teams for team effectiveness. Coordinates EMBA involvement in international trips.
Events Manager for Executive Programs and Part-time Programs: Joshua Jacobs
Manages recruiting, academic, networking and social events for the Executive MBA and Parttime Programs.
Program Assistant: Doris Griffin
Handles requests for information. Provides student-related assistance, including class-day support, parking, study room reservations and events.
Co-Chairs of Faculty Committee for Executive Programs: Larry Matteson and Cliff Smith
Responsible for the policies and academic administration of the program, including candidate acceptance, review of student performance and curriculum enhancement.
Other members of the Executive and Professional Programs Staff:
Part-Time Programs:
Associate Director for Part-Time Programs: Jennifer Mossotti (Admissions)
Associate Director for Part-Time Programs: Anna Rogers (Advisory)
Assistant Director for Part-Time Programs: Janet Mejias
New York City Programs:
Executive Director for Professional Programs: Janet Anderson
Associate Director for New York City Programs: Melissa Contreras
Associate Director for New York City Programs: Sarah O’Rourke
Assistant Director for New York City Programs: Diana Dolce
Program Assistant: Irina Ovcharov
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Significance of Academic Integrity
As an educational institution, the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration has a significant commitment to maintain its credibility in the marketplace. Because a graduate degree is an intangible asset, both faculty and students have strong incentives to assure employers and prospective students of the quality of the product. Further, honest behavior enhances the quality and fairness of the educational experience for all of those earning a Simon degree.
Therefore, it is an individual and a collective responsibility of the members of the Simon community to participate actively in maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity by promoting adherence to the Code of Academic Integrity.
Code of Academic Integrity
Every Simon student is expected to be completely honest in all academic matters. Simon students will not in any way misrepresent their academic work or attempt to advance their academic position through fraudulent or unauthorized means. No Simon student will be involved knowingly with another student’s violation of this standard of honest behavior.
A violation of the Simon School Code of Academic Integrity includes, but is not limited to, the following: cheating (including using unauthorized cooperation or the use of unauthorized material in preparing an assignment to be graded); plagiarism (representing the work of others as their own); changing a grade in connection with any assignment; submitting altered exams for regrading; gaining unauthorized access to exam questions or content prior to the examination; using, without authorization, the same material in preparing assignments in two separate courses; use of text or graphics from internet/website sources without specific reference; and lying to instructors or school administrators. Knowingly permitting dishonest behavior such as plagiarism or copying is also a violation.
Maintaining academic integrity is a joint responsibility of students, faculty, and staff. Failure to report direct knowledge or evidence of a violation injures the entire Simon community. Negative consequences of known but unreported violations include lower class morale, lower school reputation, and lower degree value. Thus, all members of the Simon community have an obligation to one another to report Code violations.
A proven violation of the Simon School Code of Academic Integrity can lead to a failing grade on an assignment or project, course failure, suspension, and/or dismissal from the program.
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Process for Handling a Violation of Academic Integrity
Any suspected incident of academic dishonesty in the program should be reported immediately to the Assistant Dean of Executive and Professional Programs or the Chair of the Academic
Honesty Committee. The accused student will be informed of the complaint and of student rights under University standard polices. The student will also be asked to write a letter responding to the complaint. The incident will be investigated by the instructor and the Chair of the Academic
Honesty Committee. If the student denies violating the Academic Integrity Code and if the investigation does not reveal substantial evidence supporting the allegation, the complaint will be dismissed.
If the accused student admits violation of the Academic Integrity Code, the student may waive a formal hearing and accept a sanction determined by consultation among the course instructor, the
Chair of the Academic Honesty Committee, the Assistant Dean of Executive and Professional
Programs and the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research.
If the accused student denies the alleged violation but substantial evidence supports the allegation or if the student admits violation but does not accept the proposed sanction, then there will be a formal hearing of the complaint by the Academic Honesty Committee (which includes two to three students, three to four faculty members, and the Assistant Dean of Executive and
Professional Programs ex officio). In the hearing the accused student will have the opportunity to examine and offer evidence, question and present witnesses, and make a summary statement. If the Committee finds the student guilty it will recommend a sanction. This sanction will supersede the previous sanction proposed. Sanctions can range from failure of an assignment to dismissal from the School.
Details regarding hearing procedures are available from Executive Programs Office. The accused student is encouraged to discuss the proceedings with the Assistant Dean of Executive and Professional Programs throughout the process. The Executive Programs staff will act as an impartial party.
A report of the hearing, including any recommended sanction, will be sent to the Simon School
Dean. The Dean then may add comments on the report before sending it to the University Dean of Graduate Studies who will issue the final decision and sanction. The student may appeal the final decision and sanction to the University Provost. The decision of the University Provost is final.
Non-Academic Misconduct
All graduate students enrolled at the University of Rochester must adhere to the standards of conduct set forth in the bulletin Regulations and University Policies Concerning Graduate
Study (refer to www.rochester.edu/GradBulletin/ and click on regulations.) Students are reminded to follow these rules of conduct in all their endeavors as a Simon student, even beyond the School’s boundaries . Any case of non-academic misconduct will be addressed at the University level according to the provisions outlined in the Regulations and University
Policies Concerning Graduate Studies. These bulletins are located in the Graduate Studies
Office, Wallis Hall, Room 257. Copies are also available in the Simon Student Services
Office (Schlegel 202).
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The following requirements must be met to graduate from the Executive Program:
• Successful completion of all required credit hours
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Grades of 'C' in no more than 20 percent of course work
• No outstanding balance due at the University Bursar's Office
• Student is in good standing
Upon successful completion of the two-year program the University of Rochester awards the degree of Master of Business Administration.
Because of the integrated nature of the Executive MBA Program, no credit toward a degree is given to candidates on the basis of coursework completed in any other program, at the University of Rochester or elsewhere. Grades for graduate courses taken previously at the Simon School are listed on transcripts but are not calculated into a student’s cumulative GPA.
The University's grading system and grade points for graduate students are as follows:
Grade
A
Points
4.0 Excellent
A-
B+
B
B-
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
Good
C
E
I
W
WE
N
S
AU
2.0
0.0
Poor
Failure
Incomplete
Withdrew
Withdrew while failing
No grade reported
Satisfactory (courses graded on a pass/fail basis)
Audit
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Faculty are to target no more than a 3.5 average GPA for each of the graduate business courses that they teach. Any deviations from the proposed target will require the approval of the Senior
Associate Dean of Faculty and Research.
If midterm exams are given in class they will take place during the first class period. Midterms may also be given during the off-week, to be submitted electronically. Whenever possible, only one midterm is given for each “pair” of classes taught in tandem.
If a midterm is scheduled, it will be included in the course outline distributed on the first day of class. On the morning of an in-class exam, please check the postings for exam room assignments. Exams are returned during the next class meeting.
In-class final exams are an hour-and-a-half, from 8:30 – 10:00. Take-home or electronic exams may differ.
Final exams are scheduled ahead of time; the dates can be found in the Executive MBA schedule distributed at the beginning of the academic year and posted on the intranet. All students should arrange to be available on an exam day. On the morning of an in-class exam, please check the postings for exam room assignments. Exams are usually returned during the next class meeting.
Should a student have to reschedule to take an exam on another day, the following steps must be taken in advance:
• The student must discuss the situation with the instructor and make arrangements to take the exam at an alternate time.
• The circumstances and alternate exam time should be put in writing and approved by the faculty member (email is fine).
• A copy of the approved exam arrangements must be submitted to the Executive Programs office.
• The request must be reviewed by the Senior Associate Director of Executive Programs.
(Or in the case of the international programs, by the Program Director. A copy must be sent to the Rochester office so that a complete record is available.)
Hard copy exams are distributed in the student mail folders and are returned at the class meeting following the exam. Final course grades are posted on line and can be accessed through the
Student Information System: https://simonreg.rochester.edu/registrar-student/home.tap
. Please do not call the Program office for grades. Course grades are determined by performance standards set by each professor. The Program office does not share student grades from one course with other instructors, nor do they share grades with sponsors or other outside organizations without written permission from the student.
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Requests for re-grades of any course material (e.g., exams, projects, etc.) must be submitted in writing to the course instructor within two meetings of the program after having received the graded material back from the instructor. If the request is for a regrade of the final exam in a course immediately preceding graduation, the written regrade request must be submitted within one week of having received the graded exam. Please note that faculty are under no obligation to re-grade exams or other material.
Students are advised that any graded course material submitted for re-grading must not be altered in any way from the original. It is recommended that any student who elects to submit an examination or other document for re-grading first photocopy it in order to reduce the risk of possible alterations to the original. An alteration could result in charges of academic dishonesty, which can bear serious penalties including dismissal from the program
There are no exam retakes in the Executive MBA Program. In addition, professors may not assign an extra-credit work to individual students to result in grade change.
If a student receives a grade of ‘E’ in a course, he or she will not earn credit for that course.
Students must replace a final course grade of 'E' by registering for the equivalent MBA course, paying the full tuition and completing the course with a grade of 'C' or better. The passing grade is used to compute the GPA, and grades for both courses will appear on the official transcript.
Students may retake a course only once. It is recommended that when a student receives a grade of 'E' during the first year of the program that the course is retaken during the summer quarter (if available), so he/she can still graduate in June with his/her classmates.
A student may replace any final course grade by registering and paying the full tuition for an equivalent course in the regular MBA program and receiving a grade of 'C' or better. Students may be advised or required to repeat courses to improve their academic records; others may elect to repeat courses. A student who repeats a course should understand that the second grade (not necessarily the better grade) is used in computing the grade point average. Both courses and their respective grades appear on the transcript, but only the repeated course is calculated in the grade point average. Students may retake a course only once. Please note that a grade of 'E' must be replaced with a 'C' or better.
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Whenever a student is not satisfied with his/her academic progress, he/she may consult with a specific course instructor and/or the Assistant Dean of Executive and Professional Programs regarding strategies for improvement.
The Administrative Committee monitors the academic progress of all students on a regular basis.
The purpose of the committee is to assist students who are having academic difficulties and to identify students who have little chance of graduating, so that they do not expend their time and resources unnecessarily.
To this end, the committee meets periodically and identifies students whose records indicate that they may have difficulty reaching the graduation requirement of a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and less than 20 percent grades of C, and provides guidance to those students. Students are notified in writing of their academic standing. It is always advised, and sometimes required, that students having academic difficulties meet with the Assistant Dean for Executive and
Professional Programs for advice on understanding the problem and developing a strategy for improving performance. The Chair of the Administrative Committee may provide additional assistance.
Students at or near the end of the first year who clearly have no chance of eventually meeting the graduation requirements will be dismissed from the program. In the past, students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.85 or below at this point in the program have been dropped.
Students with cumulative grade point averages above 2.95 have generally been allowed to continue into the second half of the program. Cases in between are handled on an individual basis.
Process for Dismissal on Academic Grounds: Students face the possibility of dismissal if their academic performance indicates that they are not likely to satisfy graduation requirements.
Right of Appeal: A student who is dismissed from the Program on academic grounds has the right to appeal the decision of the Administrative Committee. The process requires the student formally to request reconsideration of his/her case by the Dean of the Simon School. The petition should take the form of a letter wherein the student communicates any extenuating circumstances that may have affected academic performance. In addition, the letter should include the student’s plan for successful completion of degree requirements. Students are advised to seek the counsel of the Assistant Dean for Executive and Professional Programs when formulating their petition. The decision to uphold or overturn the decision of the Administrative
Committee rests in the Dean’s Office and is final. Should a student be readmitted and then dismissed a second time, the appeal process is foreclosed.
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Students considering withdrawal or leave of absence from the Executive MBA Program should discuss the matter with the Assistant Dean for Executive and Professional Programs or another member of the staff. Students who find it necessary to withdraw or take a leave of absence must notify the Executive Programs office in writing. Those taking a leave of absence must return at the beginning of an academic year and may have to repeat courses. Please note that tuition is non-refundable.
An Executive MBA student who wishes to transfer to the Simon School part-time MBA program does not receive an automatic change of status. The student must submit a written request to the
Associate Director of Part-Time Programs, detailing the reasons for the request to transfer to part-time status. Completing the GMAT may be a requirement for transfer consideration.
Furthermore, if the transfer request is approved, only grades of ‘B’ or better will transfer toward completing the degree.
The Executive MBA Program produces a Dean's List twice each academic year to recognize students who have achieved academic excellence in the preceding group of courses. Students with grade point averages of 3.7 or higher for the period are placed on the list and are notified by letter.
Beta Gamma Sigma is a national honor society in business and management. Membership is limited to those in the upper 20 percent of the MBA classes of institutions accredited by the
AACSB—the International Association for Management Education. (At the Simon School, the
MBA classes include Full-time, Part-time, Rochester Executive and International Executive.)
Election to the University of Rochester chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma takes place in the spring quarter of a student's final year of study. Those admitted are inducted at a luncheon and recognized formally at the commencement ceremonies in June.
This award is given to the Executive MBA student with the highest GPA upon completion of each respective program. In the case of a tie, the award may have more than one recipient.
Executive MBA students who have completed their degree requirements, as well as Executive
MBA alumni, are eligible to take two courses at the Simon School free of charge. The courses must be taken within five years after graduation (for current students, just prior to graduation).
Alumni may contact the Simon School Registrar's office or the Executive Programs office for information on course schedules, descriptions and registration. Students and alumni taking complimentary courses are waitlisted to ensure that current students who need to meet degree requirements are able to register before the class reaches capacity.
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The University has established standards of conduct for maintaining public order and an appropriate learning environment on University campuses and other property. No member or guest of the University community may engage in unlawful or disruptive behavior on
University premises, including but not limited to the following:
•
The unlawful possession and use of controlled substances (drugs);
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The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance;
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Obstruction or disruption of teaching or other University activities;
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Prevention of free movement, such as pedestrian or vehicular movement;
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Possession or use of firearms and explosives; dangerous, destructive, or noxious chemicals; or any dangerous or apparently dangerous weapons, other than as allowed by law and University regulation;
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Detention, physical abuse or conduct that threatens bodily harm or endangers the health of any person;
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Intentional damage or theft of University property or the property of any member of the University community;
•
Entry into living quarters, private offices or working areas of another person without express or implied permission of that person or of an authorized
University official; or invasion of the privacy of records, data or communications belonging to individuals, to the University or to others.
Violators of these standards are subject to disciplinary action. The University also reserves the right to discipline unlawful or disruptive conduct that occurs off campus if the conduct is associated with a University activity or raises considerable concerns of a threat to the safety or welfare of the
University community. Refer to the Regulations and University Policies Concerning Graduate
Studies Guide for more information.
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With one of the most diverse student bodies of all the top business schools, we understand the value that all aspects of diversity within the student experience - diversity of geographic backgrounds, cultures, genders, races, ethnicities, academic and work experiences - bring to your learning environment.
Students as well as faculty and staff are entitled to equal opportunity, equitable access and equal treatment in University programs and activities. The University prohibits discrimination against and harassment of individuals or groups of people on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, and sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. These are considered “protected statuses.”
If you believe you have been discriminated against or harassed due to your protected status or your actual or perceived affiliation with someone who has a protected status, you have choices about how to respond. It is important that you choose the resolution process that feels comfortable to you and that you believe is likely to result in a positive outcome. An often effective first response is to respectfully ask the person to stop the behavior. You could also ask a counselor in Simon’s Student Services Office, the University’s Title IX
Coordinator or a University Intercessor to explain the various formal and information options for investigating and resolving the situation.
For detailed information about your options, including the process for filing a formal complaint, please visit the Equal Opportunity Compliance website at http://www.rochester.edu/eoc/HarassmentDiscrimination.html
or contact Morgan Levy,
Equal Opportunity Compliance Director and Title IX Coordinator, by phone at 585-275-7814 or e-mail at Morgan.Levy@rochester.edu
.
As provided in the New York Education Law Section 224-a, students who choose not to register for classes, attend classes or take exams on certain days because of their religious beliefs will be given another opportunity to register for classes or to make up the work requirements or exams they miss, without penalties or additional fees.
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The University of Rochester licenses the Blackboard Learning System to provide an easy means for instructors to deliver digital content and interactive tools to their students. Go to http://my.rochester.edu
and log in to the student portal with your NetID username and password. Students will only see courses for which they are registered. If there is no online content available, or the instructor has not yet made the course available, it will not appear to students. In addition, students with Bursars’ Holds will not be able to access their courses via
Blackboard. If you have questions about your courses in Blackboard, contact the Simon
School’s Blackboard Specialist at blackboard@simon.rochester.edu
or support@simon.rochester.edu
. Students with Bursar’s Holds (overdue tuition payments) cannot access course websites on Blackboard.
The Executive MBA Program maintains an “Organization” site on Blackboard. This can be found on the right side of the “Main” page after you have logged in. This site contains academic schedules, student information, notifications about review sessions and other helpful information.
Blackboard Collaborate is a collaboration platform that is utilized for the virtual classroom (on synchronous Saturdays). It is also available for study team meetings. Students with Bursar’s
Holds (overdue tuition payments) cannot access course websites, including the Collaborate section, on Blackboard.
Schlegel Hall and Gleason Hall: Entrances are open between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m during the academic quarters. Hours are reduced during breaks between quarters and holidays. After-hours access is available with your University ID card. For safety reasons, please make sure that all exterior and interior doors are not propped open when you use the building after hours. Unauthorized individuals are not permitted to enter the building with you when you use your ID card to enter the building.
Carol G. Simon Hall (formerly Dewey Hall): The building is open weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. After-hours and weekend appointments with faculty should be made in advance.
There is a telephone located in the main entrance to reach faculty after hours. Telephone ahead for the operating hours of administrative departments within the School.
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It is the policy of the University, in general, to remain in operation and to continue regular services and schedules despite adverse weather conditions. If you have a question about classes being in session due to inclement weather, please call the University Bulletin (275-6111), Simon
School Bulletin (275-5082) or the Executive Programs office (275-3439); we will do our best to update the Executive Programs voice mail message. You may also consult the SimonExchange for postings. Due to the difficulty in rescheduling Executive MBA classes, it is unlikely that classes will be cancelled; however, they may be postponed. In the case where Simon School classes are in session, but services on the rest of the River Campus are curtailed, open parking is generally available throughout the campus. As in any case of inclement weather, please use your own judgment with regard to traveling conditions.
Students have the opportunity to provide feedback on teaching and curriculum through course evaluations administered prior to the final exam. Course evaluation forms are submitted by the student electronically. These evaluations are reviewed by the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research and are shared with faculty after grades are submitted. They play a key role in course development and are used in determining faculty salaries, teaching assignments, promotions, etc.
Completing the evaluations before the final exam is a Simon School policy that has evolved out of past experience with alternatives. Filling out the evaluations after the exam has had some negative results: First, it gives instructors the incentive to produce a “feel-good” exam that sends students away feeling happy about the course and instructor, but does a weak job assessing what was learned. Second, it tends to produce evaluations that do not present the most thoughtful version of students’ opinions; instead, the evaluations are to some degree contaminated with fatigue, residual exam stress, etc.
Some instructors distribute and collect “informal” evaluation forms for their own use to receive feedback while the course is still in progress.
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The Simon School implements reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities unless those accommodations would fundamentally alter the nature of the program or create an undue hardship on the School. We cannot, however, revise the content of the courses or modify degree requirements. Defining what is appropriate may take some time and effort and involve a number of individuals and offices.
In order to arrange for reasonable accommodations, support services or resources, students with disabilities should provide complete documentation of the disability to the Senior Associate
Director of Executive Programs. A licensed physician, psychologist or professional health care provider must submit the documentation and any recommendations for accommodations. The
Senior Associate Director of Executive Programs, in consultation with the University Disability
Resource Coordinator, will advise students of the appropriate procedures for making arrangements with faculty members.
For learning disabled students, the documentation should include:
• a standardized measurement of general intelligence;
• results of academic achievement tests
• results of specialized testing in perceptual, processing and motor skills, when appropriate;
• a case history, including input from parents, teachers, previous records and;
• a complete description of any recommended accommodations.
Students wishing to request reasonable accommodations may notify the Senior Associate
Director of Executive Programs upon acceptance to the program or may make the request once they arrive on campus.
For more information on services and resources available for students with disabilities, please contact the Senior Associate Director of Executive Programs or the University Disability
Resources Coordinator (275-9125). Another resource, “Classroom Accommodations, A Guide for Students with Disabilities,” is available by contacting 275-9125.
Once verification of eligibility is determined, the Senior Associate Director of Executive
Programs notifies faculty of the need to provide an accommodation. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss details about any specific classroom needs directly with the instructor .
All Simon Students are granted an e-mail account at the start of the first academic year. This account is terminated approximately three months after graduation or immediately upon early departure from the Program.
E-mail will be used by faculty and the Executive Programs office to inform students about
Program policies and events, changes in assignments, review sessions and other information.
Students should check their Simon School e-mail accounts regularly between class sessions and relay messages to study team members. While class is in session, the Executive Programs Office usually sends out a “Weekly Message,” typically on Mondays of class weeks, to inform students of the coming class day’s schedule, events and any other relevant messages.
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In the classroom, students are expected to demonstrate the same professional behavior that they would in a business setting. This includes, but is not limited to, timely arrival, notifying faculty and the Executive Programs office in advance of any planned absence, informing the faculty and staff of the reason for any unplanned absence, and active but non-monopolizing participation in classroom discussion. Cell phones should not be utilized during class; phone calls should only be answered for emergency purposes. Please plan to use the scheduled breaks to communicate with your office, if necessary.
It is important to know that some faculty adjust grades based on attendance and/or class participation. Out of courtesy to others, students should enter or exit the classroom quietly if class is in session.
The same courtesies extend to your interactions outside the classroom. It is expected that you will be on time to team meetings and that you will notify your teammates if you plan to be away.
Similarly, timely arrival at other scheduled Simon activities, especially those involving guest speakers, is expected. In addition, students are reminded to reply to invitations from faculty, deans and staff when requested.
Hard copies of course outlines and lecture notes are usually distributed for each course. Other materials can be found electronically on the course web site.
Homework assignments are usually due in the off-week, with a typical deadline of the end of the day Tuesday. Assignments are generally submitted electronically. The corrected assignments are returned to students at the next class meeting.
The hybrid learning model combines classroom instruction with online learning. Approximately one-quarter of the content of each course will be delivered online. In general, classes meet every other Saturday, and one Friday per month. Blackboard Collaborate technology enables students to attend the second Saturday online, as needed. As a result, students have the option to attend on campus one weekend per month. These synchronous Saturdays are viewed the same as a regular class day. Students are asked to notify the EMBA staff in advance (Tuesday prior) if they are attending in person or virtually. This will alert the staff to any unexpected absences and possible access issues.
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An ID card session is typically held prior on the first day of class for first-year students. Those who do not sit for an ID card photo at the scheduled time must go to the ID card office, located in the Susan B. Anthony Residence Halls. You must also visit the ID card office to replace a lost
ID; the replacement fee is $10.00. These cards are used for the full two years of the Program.
An ID card is required to use the library and athletic facilities, and to gain admission to some
University activities. ID cards can also be used to gain access after hours to Schlegel and
Gleason Halls. Card reader access is available at most entrances. To verify that your ID card is readable, move it slowly through the reader, magnetic strip down, at the tunnel entrance in Carol
Simon Hall at any time. If the green light comes on, your card is working and you will be able to enter when the doors are locked. If your card does not work, please let the Executive Programs or Operations staff know.
Student ID cards are not issued to students who are also University employees. University employees who are also students maintain their primary status as employee first. Therefore they may not have access to the same activities and discounts (e.g., free use of the athletic facilities) that other students do.
The University utilizes eight-digit student identification numbers. The eight-digit identification number is used in place of the student’s Social Security Number (SSN) in such places as the athletic center, library and on University forms. The identification numbers do not appear on
University ID cards, but will be provided with IT Information prior to the start of the program.
Please maintain your identification number in case you need to reference it.
Regulations and reporting requirements still require the use of SSN by the University for some purposes (e.g., Financial Aid, tuition benefits reporting to the IRS).
New York State law requires college students to provide proof of immunization against Rubella,
Measles and Mumps (MMR vaccine). A Health History Form must be completed and signed by your physician and returned to University Health Services before classes begin. If you do not have a record of the immunization, University Health Services can administer the vaccine for a fee. All costs associated with this procedure are the student's responsibility.
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The Information Technology Department provides software and hardware related support for
Executive MBA students. In addition, the department operates a computing center with walkup computers and general study areas located at 401 Schlegel Hall. All the walk-up computers have high-speed Internet connectivity and access to all Simon information services. The IT Computer
Center is also home to a number of special services, including specialized multi-media computing systems with scanners and color printers, a photocopier and document finishing services. Trained helpdesk staff are available to assist.
A wireless system covers the Simon buildings and plaza, as well as most parts of the University of Rochester campus. Students log on to the secure wireless system using their NetID. A complete description of Computing Center facilities and services will be outlined during the
August Orientation session.
Laptop computers will be distributed to each student in the Executive MBA Program. These laptops become property of the student only after successful completion of the Program. The IT department will provide information regarding minimum recommendations for the computers and will install the necessary software for new students.
While lockers are not automatically assigned to Executive MBA students, some Executive students do find them useful. Simon School lockers are located in the tunnel between Carol G.
Simon and Schlegel Halls. You may sign up for a locker with the Operations staff, located in
Schlegel 210. Lockers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, after the full-time MBA students have been assigned theirs. Students must provide their own padlocks. The locks and the contents of the lockers must be removed at the end of the academic year. Please do not leave valuable items in lockers.
To locate a lost item, please visit the Operations staff, located in Schlegel 210. Please turn in any items found in Schlegel Hall to the Executive Programs office or to the Operations staff.
Students who have lost their property on campus may also check with the Wilson Commons
Information Desk (275-5911) and University Security (275-2552).
Communication is often made to students through the Executive Program student mail folders located on the first floor of Schlegel Hall. It is important for each student to check his/her folder frequently! Phone messages or faxes that come in on class days may be put in mail folders, so students should check at each break and before they leave for the day.
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Your University NetID is used to access Blackboard and the University’s secure wireless system.
You will need your eight-digit University ID number to initialize your NetID, at the following location: http://www.rochester.edu/its/netid/ If you forget your password or have any other issues with your NetID, you must contact University IT directly (you can do so through the web site given above). Passwords will not be released to Executive Programs staff.
Three to five hours of pre-work may be distributed for each course; this will consist of reading to assist in the effectiveness of the first day of class. Pre-work is generally communicated two weeks prior to the beginning of class.
Students will be registered for the required Executive MBA courses by the Program staff.
Executive Program quarters do not always match Simon School quarters. Although courses are listed by quarters on transcripts, the dates of each course will not be the precise dates of each
Simon quarter. Students who are determined by the Bursar’s Office to have a past due balance will not be automatically registered until the balance is paid (see “Student Accounts and
Registration”).
Instructors and Teaching Assistants may schedule optional review or question-and-answer sessions or office hours during weekday evenings, and occasionally on the weekends.
Review/Q&A Sessions are usually held in Schlegel Hall, but not necessarily the Executive MBA classrooms, as other MBA classes may be in session. In the case of no classrooms being available in Schlegel Hall, a room in another campus building will be reserved. Announcements of review sessions are usually made in class or via e-mail.
Rosters with students’ contact information are distributed to Executive MBA faculty and fellow students; they are also posted on the SimonExchange. Please inform the Executive Programs office at any point during the year if you have a change of address, phone number or other contact information so that our registration records can be kept up to date. Please also inform the Bursar’s Office at any point if your billing address changes.
Each class day, the day’s course schedule and other pertinent information is posted on the monitor in the EMBA Lounge. Additional signs may be posted for events and other notifications.
Some Simon School departments utilize SimonExchange (sharepoint) to post information or links to Simon sites; SimonExchange can be accessed at http://simonexchange.rochester.edu
.
Your Simon e-mail user name and password are required to enter the site.
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All Simon School students must have current student receivable accounts in order to access course web sites on Blackboard (including Collaborate), register for classes, obtain grades or transcripts, obtain any books or other course materials and attend class. Should a student not register for classes due to a past due balance for which payment arrangements have not been made, he or she may not attend classes until his or her financial status is resolved. Questions about student account status may be addressed to the following offices for resolution:
The Bursar’s Office 275-3931 (Meliora Hall 330)
The Financial Aid Office
Simon School Finance and Operations
275-3226 (Meliora Hall Third Floor)
273-5213 (Carol Simon Hall 2-306)
Schlegel 109 and 110 are dedicated specifically to the Executive Program. The rooms are accessible by a security code, available from the Executive Programs staff. Contact the
Executive Programs office to reserve the room in advance for non-class days.
There are several other study rooms in Schlegel Hall and Gleason Hall that are available to all
Simon School students on a first-come, first-served basis. Group study rooms do need to be
“signed out” on the fourth-floor computer lab. Length of use may be limited during reading days and exam periods. Students may not "reserve" study rooms by leaving their belongings unattended in the room; leaving belongings unattended is also not advised for security purposes.
There are also study locations available in Rush Rhees Library.
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Because the team concept is an integral part of the Executive MBA Program learning experience, study team assignments are made with the following objectives in mind:
• To maximize complementary skills in each team.
• To achieve balance in terms of functional and industry background
As a rule, there are no changes to study teams for “personal” reasons. As in the world of business, differences in working/personal style or friends wishing to work together are not considered justification for changes in teams. Team problems (e.g., an individual being consistently unprepared to contribute to the study team meetings) should first be addressed within the team. It is suggested that team members use the available communication technology to overcome any scheduling difficulties. If the team is unable to solve a problem, it should then be brought to the attention of the Associate Director for Executive Programs, who is available to advise regarding coaching and guidance. The Program office will survey teams periodically to assess any potential problems and the need for coaching.
Grading and Team Projects:
Students’ grades are determined by a combination of individual performance on exams and sometimes homework, joint work with teammates on homework and/or projects, and class participation. Individual faculty determine the weighting of these different factors in grades.
In many courses, faculty design projects for students to complete as teams. One objective of team projects is to provide substantive assignments that allow for learning about the subject area and learning about the process of collaborative professional teamwork. In order to provide incentives for the entire team to participate and become knowledgeable about the project, project-related questions are often placed on examinations. Team projects/homeworks should be completed within the assigned team. Collaboration with members of other teams is not allowed unless approved by the professor. Unauthorized collaboration with other students would constitute a breech of the Simon School Code of Academic Integrity.
Peer Review:
To provide additional incentives for all team members to participate fully in team assignments, faculty use peer evaluations as a factor in determining students’ grades. Team peer reviews will be distributed to students at the end of each course.
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Digital textbooks are provided by the program. They are usually distributed through our vendor,
Campus Text, prior to the first day of each course. Occasionally an instructor will also list recommended (i.e., not required) readings on a syllabus; these must be purchased by the student at his or her discretion.
Unofficial transcripts can be downloaded through the Simon School Registrar’s office at http://www.simon.rochester.edu/why-choose-simon/registrar/transcript-requests/index.aspx
.
You can also access your grades (not in transcript form) through the Simon School Registrar’s
Office: https://simonreg.rochester.edu/registrar-student/home.tap
. For both these resources, you will need your Simon School credentials (not your NetID).
Official Transcripts must be ordered, by the student or graduate, from the University’s
Registrar’s Office. For your convenience, the web site for the Registrar’s Office has a transcript request form that you may print out to mail or fax in. The form and instructions can be found at http://www.rochester.edu/registrar/transcripts.html
The request may be mailed to the Office of the University Registrar, University of Rochester,
Box 270038, Rochester, NY 14627-0038. You can also fax your request to (585) 275-2190. If you have any questions, their phone number is (585) 275-5131. Requests will be processed within three to five business days.
Tuition, which includes both academic tuition and fees (textbooks, software, meals, events, etc.) is billed each academic quarter to the person indicated on the student’s Payment Plan Agreement.
Students are required to fill out and sign a payment plan agreement prior to enrollment in the
Program. Failure to do so will result in a Bursar’s Hold. Please inform the Bursar’s or
Program office regarding any changes to your billing address.
Bills are sent from the University Bursar’s Office approximately 25 days in advance of the due date and will indicate exact due dates. Students who are determined by the Bursar’s Office to have a past due balance will not be automatically registered for courses until the balance is paid.
If you need to arrange for a special payment plan, you may contact the Bursar’s Office directly at
273-4768.
Quarter: Due Date:
Fall:
Winter:
Sept. 10
Jan. 10
Spring: Apr. 10
Summer (year one only): June 10
An outstanding account balance will result in a Bursar’s Hold and will prevent you from accessing your Blackboard course sites. Therefore, it is imperative that you keep your account up to date.
A $2,000 deposit is due upon acceptance to the program and is subtracted from the first payment.
All tuition payments and deposit are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Students Who Are University Employees: Students who are University employees should submit their tuition waiver forms to the Benefits Office each academic quarter. Blank tuition waiver forms can be requested from the Benefits Office or can be found on line at http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/benefits/tuition/TuitionWaiverEE.pdf
. Rather than list all the courses separately, you may write “Executive MBA Program.” Mail the form to the Benefits
Office, Box 278955; please remember to keep a copy for your records.
A list of tutors for specific courses is available on the SimonExchange. These tutors are secondyear MBA students who provide academic assistance for a fee on an hourly basis. Many Simon
School PhD students are also available for tutoring but charge a higher rate; you may ask your professor or the Executive Programs Office for suggestions regarding tutors. The Executive
Programs office does not train or evaluate tutors. It is the student’s responsibility to contract tutoring services, and any fees incurred will be the responsibility of the student.
The EMBA Office sends out a weekly or bi-weekly message to the students, usually early
Monday afternoon on class weeks. If needed, it will be sent out on non-class weeks as well. The message includes the class schedule for the upcoming weekend, lunch arrangements, and any other reminders for the near future.
Schlegel and Gleason Halls are equipped with a wireless network system. Students will use their
NetIDs to access the secure wireless system. Please observe classroom etiquette by not utilizing the wireless network to access e-mail or the internet during class (unless required for the course).
Use of the wireless system is prohibited during exam taking.
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EMBA students have the opportunity to attend class remotely through the use of Blackboard
Collaborate on designated Saturday class days, scheduled approximately one time per month.
On these Saturdays, all students will log in to Collaborate through the Blackboard Course website, for the course they are attending. (e.g. EXP420) You must notify the program staff of your intention to access the class remotely by Tuesday before the week of class. A reminder will be put in our weekly message.
Our commitment is to provide remote students with clear audio of the classroom and the presentations that the faculty use to teach their course. The laptop you have been provided should allow you to view the Collaborate window, as well as follow along with applications the instructor may be using.
To be successful, there are guidelines for both in-class and remote students:
In Class Students:
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Be prepared to log in to the Collaborate session for your course 30 minutes prior to class starting
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Make sure that your computer/device speakers are muted
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Make sure that your computer/device microphone is muted o Make sure the talk/microphone ‘button’ on the collaborate screen is not clicked
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Use the raise hand button to raise your hand
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Answer polls using the Poll tools
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When answering questions/making comments in class – use a distinct, clear voice
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Remember: Any chat is visible to the instructor
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Sign out of the classroom at the end of the session for each class.
Remote Students:
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Be prepared to log in to the Collaborate session for your course 30 minutes prior to class starting o
Contact the IT Facilitator immediately with any technical questions/concerns:
-First-year students: Chris Fien :
Phone : 585-339-8736, Email: christopher.fien@simon.rochester.edu
-Second-year students: Raka Ghosh : Email: sauguata.ghosh@simon.rochester.edu
o
During class, you may privately send a chat to Chris or Raka if there are possible system issues during class time
•
The laptop provided is recommended for usage with the Collaborate system
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Use the strongest internet connection possible, and match the settings as instructed during orientation
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Your computer speakers should be on
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Your microphone should be muted (not clicked), unless you are asking a question, or making a comment after being called on by the instructor
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Use the raise hand button to raise your hand. It may take the instructor some time to then call on you.
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Answer polls using the Poll tools
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Use the Away button when you are away from your computer
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When answering questions/making comments in class – use a distinct, clear voice
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Remember: Any chat is visible to the instructor
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Sign out of the classroom at the end of the session for each class.
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Logitech ClearChat Comfort/USB Headset H390 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UXZQ42/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1535523
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If group or panel style: Instructor to notify EMBA and IT several days ahead of time so that additional microphones can be set up.
If extra microphones are not used, the presenters should stand in front of the podium and speak up clearly into the room microphones. (If they plan to move around the room the speaker should wear the main wireless microphone; in this case, the instructor will not be able to wear the microphone.)
Best option:
The Powerpoint will need to be uploaded to collaborate using the instructor’s computer.
Therefore, the Powerpoint file must be available to the instructor computer by USB memory stick or submission ahead of time.
PowerPoint files in Collaborate become static images. PowerPoint functionality doesn’t work, including:
• copy and paste functionality.
• animated gif
• clickable links
• special sweeps or fades
•
It will take 2-3 minutes to set up on Collaborate, so please plan for this time in between presentations.
Students need to determine who (on the team) is responsible for moving the slides.
Alternative option:
The student can use his/her own laptop with Collaborate running. The student presenter will need to know how to manage sharing in Collaborate:
• Open the PowerPoint program
• Start sharing
• Select PowerPoint from list or share whole desktop
• Bring PowerPoint presentation to the forefront
• Proceed using PowerPoint’s functionality
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The best choice option could be used here as well with the leader/presenter getting the permissions to upload the presentation into Collaborate and then manage moving through the slides on their device.
IT Facilitator needs to know the leader/presenter in order to make him/her moderator and establish the appropriate permissions so that presentation can be shared.
For videos, clickable links, etc.:
Collaborate has a feature/process to manage URL(s) and video at URL(s)
This feature needs the URL pasted into the appropriate address box that then shares the URL with the remote users.
Any video or URL needs to be in a separate location/document (open on desktop) to copy and paste from (in a copy and paste-able form to paste into the URL box in Collaborate).
Recommend that presentation references which links when (perhaps by number) so that links can be located quickly.
Most instructors utilize Panopto to record and display online lectures. These recorded sessions will be available on the course Blackboard site. When you access, the videos, you will be prompted to sign in. Please select to sign in using Blackboard (on the pull-down menu). You will then enter your Blackboard credentials (University NetID).
There are occasional issues with Panopto playback where the video exhibits an unexpected behavior such as looping back to an earlier point in the presentation. The Panopto vendor is aware of these concerns and is working on solutions. There are some actions you can take to resolve the issue on your own until an official solution occurs.
If you have an issue when viewing Panopto, please try the following (after the first bullet, in no specific order):
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Reboot the machine
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Leave other programs closed
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Close the browser and log in again
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Try a different browser
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Try a different device/machine
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These have resolved most of the concerns on the viewing end and allowed the viewer to get through the content.
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Because interactions in class are an important part of the learning experience, all class sessions are essential. If you are absent from class due to illness, injury or family emergency, you should consult your teammates and your faculty members as quickly as you are able in order to make sure that you receive proper materials for the class(es) you miss. Teammates are expected to pass along handouts, assignments, etc. for those who are absent. If you know that you will be unable to attend a class please contact the Program office, your teammates and/or faculty members in advance if possible.
Students who miss a substantial portion of the classes for a course may be penalized for their absence, at the discretion of the instructor.
Synchronous Saturdays are viewed the same as a regular class day. Students are asked to notify the EMBA staff in advance (Tuesday prior) if they are attending in person or virtually.
This will alert the staff to any unexpected absences and possible access issues. Students with
Bursar’s Holds (overdue tuition payments) cannot access course websites, including the
Collaborate section, on Blackboard.
Students may record classes with their own audio recording equipment at any time.
Friday
8:00 - 8:30
8:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 11:45
11:45 - 12:30
12 :30 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:15
2:15 – 3:45
4:00 – 5:00
Saturday
7:30 - 8:00
8:00 – 9:30
9:30 – 9:45
9:45 - 11:15
11:15 – 12:00
12:00 – 1:30
1:30 – 1:45
1:45 – 3:15
3:30 – 4:30
Breakfast (or review)
Period I (or exam)
Morning Break
Period II
Lunch
Period III
Afternoon Break
Period IV
Period V (at discretion of instructor)
Breakfast (or review)
Period I
Morning Break
Period II
Lunch
Period III
Afternoon Break
Period IV
Period V (at discretion of instructor)
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Class-day schedules may be changed occasionally for the purpose of class meetings, guest speakers, special events, etc.
On the morning of an in-class exam, please check the signs for exam room assignments. Usually the regular lecture hall and other classrooms in Schlegel Hall are used. Exam rooms are generally consistent but may be vary occasionally due to other activities.
A buffet breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages are provided for students on all class days. A variety of buffet lunches will be provided, with the selection varying each class day.
Occasionally box lunches are served.
Name tents and nametags are provided to assist the faculty and classmates with student names.
Please return name tents and nametags to your mail folder at the end of class each day.
Students may use the Executive Program office copier (Schlegel 204) on class days.
Phone messages can be taken for students in the program office at (585) 275-3439, and faxes at
(585) 244-3612. Incoming messages will be left in the student's mail folder. Please note that students will only be called out of class for urgent situations. Faxes can be sent from the
Executive Programs office (Schlegel 204).
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EMBA classes are recorded using Echo 360 technology. They will be made available to individual students upon request and are sometimes posted on the Blackboard site. The recording links are usually available on the Monday following the class weekend. Recordings will remain available throughout the duration of the course, until the final exam. In general, the instructor is the sole owner of the content; it cannot be reused, copied or distributed in any form without written permission.
Availability of the Echo 360 should not be used as a substitute for attending class on a regular basis. In addition, students are required to adhere to these policies:
-Do not forward or post the Echo 360 links.
-Do not capture the recording using any other media or technology
Recording of the review or help sessions will be done whenever possible. However, the Echo
360 technology is not available in all classrooms, and some review sessions may be recorded using a regular video camera. The same rules that apply to Echo 360 recordings shall apply equally to regular video.
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The Orientation Experience takes place in early September. Orientation provides an introduction to academic requirements, a thorough review of our instructional technology, intense team building and academic content. We cap off the experience with a celebratory dinner with spouses and partners, led by students and alumni providing their insights on success in the program.
Our team building sessions are designed to provide the tools necessary for your study team to become a high performing work team as soon as possible in the program. We utilize our leadership development software, external speakers and exercises to achieve concrete results in our three-day program.
First-year students will be invited to attend an event each June to celebrate the end of the academic year and to meet members of the International Executive MBA class. They will be invited to join the International EMBA students for additional social events during the summer.
A celebration dinner and dance for the graduating class, partners, faculty and staff. A class presentation is also given at this event. This usually takes place in the evening of the last class day.
The Commencement ceremony is held on a Sunday in mid-June at the Eastman Theatre in downtown Rochester. While the ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m., students must arrive by 8:45, and guests must arrive by 9:30. The ceremony usually ends by noon.
At the Commencement ceremony, one student is selected to present the Superior Teaching
Award, which the class has voted for, and written a citation for, the previous month.
The Executive MBA Program also sponsors occasional social events at the end of class days or during the weekend.
There are many activities sponsored by the School, the Alumni & Development Office, the
Graduate Business Council and other clubs and departments. These include the Frederick
Kalmbach Executive Seminar Series and the Max Farash Guest Speaker Series. Information about guest speakers and other activities are distributed via e-mail and posted on the
SimonExchange.
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The program provides each student with a "Friday Only" permit for his or her primary vehicle.
These permits must be affixed to the driver's side rear window to park on campus. Please note:
• You may park all day on Friday in the lot designated by University Parking Services
(currently the south portion of Park Lot).
• Duplicate "Friday Only" permits are available for $20.00 for additional vehicles.
• If you drive a different car on a single occasion, please notify the Executive Programs office in the morning.
• If you purchase a new vehicle, you will have to complete a new registration form through the
Executive Programs office as soon as possible.
• Parking on Saturdays is “free” throughout the campus, with the exception of any reserved areas (indicated by a red sign), including the Administration Lot and the Admissions Lot.
• Parking is also “free” after 7:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Shuttle Bus:
A shuttle bus is available from the Park Lot to Hopeman Hall (driveway of Dewey Parking Lot) from September through May during morning arrival times and late-afternoon/evening departure times.
Restrictions:
• Do not park in non-designated lots on Fridays.
• Do not park before 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday unless you purchase an evening permit.
• Never park in the Administration or Admissions Lots, or any other spot with a red reserved sign!!
Parking Options for Non-Class Days (including Review Sessions):
• On Saturday and Sunday park in non-restricted lots for no additional charge.
• For parking from Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. purchase an evening parking sticker from the Program office for approximately $130.00.
• Monday through Thursday purchase a single-use parking pass at the parking booth on Wilson
Boulevard for approximately $5.00 for the day or $3.00 for the evening.
• Park at a meter on Wilson Boulevard for up to two hours (approximately $2.00).
Tickets:
Students are responsible for paying their own parking tickets. You may submit an appeal to the
Parking Office within 10 days if you have a valid excuse: https://www.parking.rochester.edu/cmn/index.aspx?ck=t Not all appeals are granted.
Please note that Wilson Boulevard is patrolled (and ticketed) by the City of Rochester, not by the
University.
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The River Campus sports complex includes a fitness center, racquetball, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor running track and a swimming pool. As a full-time student, you can access the sports center by presenting your University identification card at the front desk. Family members may also use the facility for an extra per-person fee. (Please note that, as per University policy, students who are also University employees are not able to use the
Athletic Facilities free of charge.) To reserve an indoor tennis, squash or racquetball court, call one day in advance: 273-7643. Web site: www.rochester.edu/athletics/
Athletic Center/Fitness Center/Weight Facility:
Monday – Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Hours may vary seasonally for some sections of the facility that are used for student sports teams and clubs; this includes the Aquatic Center/Pool. Hours are subject to change, and the facility has reduced hours during undergraduate semester breaks and during the summer.
Chase Bank provides full-service banking in the lower level of Todd Union. ATMs are located in the lower level of Todd Union, the second floor of Wilson Commons and at the Library Road entrance to Rush Rhees Library. Phone: 275-4560.
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hours may be reduced during undergraduate semester breaks and during the summer.
Barnes & Noble Bookstores operates a branch at College Town (corner of Elmwood Avenue and
Mount Hope Avenue) The bookstore carries textbooks, paperbacks and hardbound bestsellers in a variety of subjects. They also carry University souvenirs, school supplies, greeting cards, sundries and snacks. Phone: 275-4012. Web site: http://urochester.bkstore.com/bkstore/content
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Sunday:
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hours may be reduced during undergraduate semester breaks and during the summer.
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The Business and Government Information Library (BGIL) is located on the second floor of
Rush Rhees Library, the building with the tower at the top of the quad. Our physical space provides a comfortable reading room with copies of current periodicals and newspapers such as
The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times , The Economist , and the Harvard Business
Review . We offer a small Simon Team meeting room, suitable for up to 5 people, where you and your team can meet, talk, and work. For assistance with your projects, we encourage you to meet with the Business Librarian or the Government Information Librarian
The library offers a rich collection of resources to support your research, the majority of which are available online. Whether you need business articles (popular, scholarly, or news), market research reports, an industry overview, or statistical data – we probably have a database to meet your need. Most of our journals are available online; we also offer a growing collection of ebooks. Check the Library Resources page associated with each course in Blackboard for targeted lists of resources for your classes, or visit the Business Library homepage in the library website ( www.library.rochester.edu/bgil/ ) or the Library page in SimonExchange for access to our online resources. We still have hardcopies, too! Books and bound periodicals supporting business and economics research are located in the stack areas of Rush Rhees Library. The librarians and trained staff in the Business and Government Information Library are ready and happy to assist you in navigating all the resources the UR libraries have to offer.
Phone: 275-4482, 275-5804.
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Sunday:
Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Hours are reduced during undergraduate semester breaks and during the summer.
The UR Tech Store participates in educational discount programs with several companies and offers equipment, software, and other supplies at special discount prices. A University ID card is required in order to make a purchase. The UR Tech Store is located in the IT Center of Rush
Rhees Library. Phone: 275-8353. Web site: www.rochester.edu/it/store
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hours may be reduced during undergraduate semester breaks and during the summer.
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A full-service United States Post Office is located in the lower level of Todd Union. Phone:
275-3991. Web site: www.facilities.rochester.edu/mailservices/cpo
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Summer: closed Saturday)
Hours may be reduced during undergraduate semester breaks and during the summer.
You can dial “13” from any University telephone in the case of an emergency. For nonemergency situations, please dial extension 5-3333 (275-3333 outside of the University). The
Blue Light phones located throughout the campus may be used to report any emergency. No need to dial – just pick up; your call is automatically answered and your location identified.
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Location : Third Floor, UHS Building, Library Road, River Campus
Phone: 275-3113
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Web site: www.rochester.edu/ucc
Lifeline : 275-5151
The University Counseling Center (UCC) offers time-limited individual, couples, and group therapy to University of Rochester students who pay the mandatory health fee or who have another form of health insurance. Therapists at UCC have experience in assisting students with a variety of concerns such as: anxiety, apprehension about major life decisions, depression, relationship difficulties, family problems, and general discomfort about what is happening in a student’s life. UCC also offers a variety of therapy/support groups on topics such as adult children of alcoholics, survivors of sexual abuse, eating disorders, bereavement, and general concerns.
Confidentiality
All contacts with a University Counseling Center therapist are confidential. The fact that a student is using UCC will not be disclosed to any University official or faculty member, or to family or friends without permission of the student except in very specific circumstances. Those circumstances are limited to instances when a student’s life or that of another person is in danger. UCC will not release any clinical information about a student’s visit, even with a student’s written request, except to another therapist for purposes of further treatment. Because of the sensitive nature of visits, UCC records are separate from University Health Service medical charts and from Strong Memorial Hospital records.
The UCC web site, located at www.rochester.edu/ucc, provides information about the university counseling services and links the reader to other online health care sites. In addition, a section entitled "Helpful Information" provides educational information about such topics as depression, stress, anxiety, substance abuse and relaxation techniques.
Urgent Mental Health Situations and After Hours Care
UCC offers on-call emergency service 24 hours a day throughout the year for students who are distressed themselves or who are concerned about someone else. Students should call the
University Counseling Center at 275-3113 to reach the professional on-call.
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Medical and mental health care is offered to University of Rochester students by the University
Health Service for a fee. The Service is staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses.
The Medical Care Section of the University Health Service has three locations: Medical Center,
River Campus and Eastman School. All visits are by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call: 275-2662.
UHS River Campus Office: First Floor, UHS Building,
Library Road, River Campus
275-2662
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday
Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Summer: closed Sat.)
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Summer: closed Sun.)
UHS Medical Center Office (Room 1-5077) 275-2662
(Entrance at 250 Crittenden Blvd.)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:
Tuesday:
(closed each day from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Health Information/Advice (Nurse)
A physician is on call for urgent situations.
275-1160
Hours are reduced during undergraduate semester breaks and during the summer.
Website: www.rochester.edu/uhs /
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Executive Programs Administration and Staff
Executive Programs Office (general number)
Executive Programs Fax Machine
Carin Cole, Assistant Dean of Executive and Professional Programs
Karen Steiner, Senior Associate Director of Executive Programs
275-3439 S204
244-3612 S204
275-2937 S204C
275-3148 S204B
Molly Mesko, Director, Marketing and Enrollment, Executive and PT 275-5247 S204
Lee Shannon, Associate Director of Executive Programs
Joshua Jacobs, Events Manager, Executive and PT
275-3439 S204E
275-4277 S204
Doris Griffin, Program Assistant
Larry Matteson, Co-Chair, Faculty Committee for Executive Programs 275-0804 CS3-341
Cliff Smith, Co-Chair, Faculty Committee for Executive Programs 275-3217 CS3-202C
Study Room Telephone 275-5845 S110
Executive MBA Faculty and Secretaries
Name Phone # Room # Assistant Phone #
David Arnold off-site
John Batiste
Greg Bauer
Jim Brickley
Greg Dobson
275-3433
275-2670 off-site off-site
CS3-160L
CS3-310
Donna Beck 275-1023
Mary Alyce Colletti 275-8195
Cynthia Baylark 273-4677
Ron Goettler
Ravi Mantena
Larry Matteson
Robert Mixon
David Oliveiri
Ron Schmidt
Cliff Smith
Jerry Warner
Joanna Wu
275-3827
Sudarshan Jayaraman 275-4591
5-1079
275-0804
275-5144 CS3-206
275-3438 CS3-306A
275-3217
275-2678
275-5468
CS2-202E
CS3-160B
CS3-314
CS3-341 off-site
CS3-202C
CS3-160H
CS3-160D
Pamela White
Ceil Hook
Pamela White
Mary Kraus
Kathleen DeFazio
Ceil Hook
Ceil Hook
Donna Beck
Pamela White
275-2246
275-8305
275-2246
273-3363
275-5526
275-8305
275-8305
275-1023
275-2246
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Simon School
Simon School Bulletin (a recorded message)
Andrew Ainslie, Dean
Ron Goettler, Senior Associate Dean, Faculty & Research
Ron Hansen, Senior Associate Dean of Program Development
Executive Director of Information Technologies
Information Technology Support
Simon School Registrar’s Office
University of Rochester
Athletic Facility
Bookstore
Bulletin — University (a recorded message)
Bursar's Office
275-7643
275-4012
275-6111
275-3931
275-5082
275-3316
275-3827
275-2668
275-4409
275-4407
275-3580
CS2-202H
CS2-202F
CS3-110H
S401F
S404F
S304
Goergen Sports Center
College Town
Meliora 330
Business and Government Library 275-4482
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning 275-9049
Computer Sales
Disabilities Resources Coordinator
275-8353
275-9125
International Services Office
Meliora Restaurant
Parking Office
Security Emergency
275-2866
275-4211
Rush Rhees Library 208
Lattimore 107
Rush Rhees – IT Center
Wallis Hall
Morey 209
F. Douglass Bldg.
275-3983
13 (from UR)
15 Fauver Stadium
275-3333
275-7814
Security Non-Emergency
University Equal Opportunity Compliance
Director and Title IX Coordinator (Morgan Levy)
University Health Service
University Intercessor (Frederick Jefferson)
University Intercessor/Disability Resources
Coordinator (Lynnett Van Slyke)
Building Key:
S = Schlegel Hall
CS = Carol Simon Hall
275-2662
275-2867
275-9125
UHS Bldg., Library Rd.
Wallis 200
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