TAN TAO UNIVERSITY
From knowledge to the Stars
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Tan Tao University
Table of Contents
1. Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................5
2. Executive Board ..................................................................................................................5
3. Academic Committee ..........................................................................................................5
4. Academic Office .................................................................................................................6
4.1. Study forms at TTU ......................................................................................................6
4.2. Training form ................................................................................................................7
4.3. Terms of training ..........................................................................................................7
4.4. Qualification .................................................................................................................7
4.5. Majors ...........................................................................................................................7
4.6. English Requirements ...................................................................................................8
4.7. Academic advisor .........................................................................................................8
4.8. Academic Calendar 2013-2014 ....................................................................................9
4.9. Academic Calendar.......................................................................................................9
4.10. Electives ....................................................................................................................9
4.11. Course registration ....................................................................................................9
4.12. Syllabus .....................................................................................................................9
4.13. Canceling course registration ..................................................................................10
4.14. Class Attendance .....................................................................................................10
4.15. Grading System .......................................................................................................10
4.16. Examinations ...........................................................................................................11
4.17. Academic Honesty ..................................................................................................12
4.18. Plagiarism ................................................................................................................12
4.19. Cheating on Tests and Examinations ......................................................................12
4.20. Submission of course grades ...................................................................................13
4.21. Student academic record (transcript).......................................................................13
4.22. Grade F (zero) .........................................................................................................13
4.23. Grade of Incomplete (I) ...........................................................................................13
4.24. Grade Changes ........................................................................................................14
4.25. Appeals of Grades ...................................................................................................14
4.26. Improving grade ......................................................................................................14
4.27. Academic Good Standing........................................................................................14
4.28. Probation .................................................................................................................15
4.29. Second examinations ...............................................................................................15
4.30. Absence from the final examination .......................................................................15
4.31. Medical Withdrawal from All Classes ....................................................................15
4.32. Withdrawal ..............................................................................................................16
4.33. Graduation requirements .........................................................................................16
5. Accommodation ................................................................................................................16
5.1. Dormitory ...................................................................................................................16
5.2. Canteen .......................................................................................................................17
5.3. Services in the Dormitory ...........................................................................................18
5.4. Transportation.............................................................................................................18
5.5. Dormitory Regulations ...............................................................................................18
6. Student Life .......................................................................................................................21
6.1. Health Care and Consultation .....................................................................................21
6.2. Students’ Activities ....................................................................................................21
6.3. Club and Student Association ....................................................................................22
6.4. Sports ..........................................................................................................................22
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6.5. Students ID card .........................................................................................................23
6.6. Security .......................................................................................................................23
6.7. Public Relations ..........................................................................................................23
7. Recommendations and Rewards .......................................................................................23
7.1. Objectives: ..................................................................................................................23
7.2. Selection Procedures...................................................................................................24
8. Regulations on students.....................................................................................................24
9. The framework of disciplinary in case of violation ..........................................................25
10. Matters related to students .............................................................................................25
11. Library............................................................................................................................25
11.1. Tan Tao University Library ........................................................................................25
11.2. Manual of the Library .................................................................................................26
12. Email and Internet Access at TTU .................................................................................32
13. Finance ...........................................................................................................................33
13.1. Scholarship .................................................................................................................33
13.2. Tuition aid program for students from ITA Fund for the Future applicable for the
first semester of the academic year 2013 – 2004..................................................................36
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The University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights,
privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made on the basis of race, color,
national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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1. Board of Trustees
Mme. Đặng Thị Hoàng Yến
Chairwoman and CEO of Tan Tao Group
The Founder of Tan Tao University
Prof. Malcolm Gillis
Former President
Rice University
Texas, USA
Dr. Charles J. Henry
President of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR)
Prof. Eugene H. Levy
Former Provost
Rice University
Texas, USA
2. Executive Board
Dr. Trần Xuân Thảo
The First Vice Provost
Mr. Huỳnh Hổ
Vice President of Development
3. Academic Committee
In any university, it is sometimes necessary to propose and discuss regulations on
academic matters. Disputes may arise such as those related to fairness of grade, flexibility
of requirements, or allegation of dishonesty in study.
TTU will set up the Academic Committee to assist the Vice-Provost for Academic
Affairs, deans, and the Registrar in proposing and applying regulations and procedures in
relation to academic matters as well as considering difficult cases.
The Academic Committee will consist of the Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs
(chairman of the Council), register director, deans and two members as instructors of each
department to be appointed by the dean, president of student association. Heads of
relevant courses are encouraged to attend meetings of the Council to express their
opinions on proposed regulations or consideration of specific situations.
A meeting of the Academic Committee will be held if so attended by at least 60% of its
members.
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The Academic Committee will discuss and review all study policies, regulations and
changes of procedures prior to the implementation of the Registrar, as well as give advice
to the Registrar and Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs.
The Academic Committee will listen to students’ appeals in relation to grade, withdrawal,
and disciplinary matters related to the study. The Committee will also invite students,
student’s advisors, and the deans to meet and express their opinions and requirements.
Then, the committee will record opinions in writing and submit to the Vice-Provost for
Academic Affairs.
4. Academic Office
The Registrar is responsible for recording all of relevant information on the students,
including course registration, grade, course completion, and graduation requirements.
Director of the Registrar will confirm graduate students and prepare diplomas with
signature of the University Provost for students. Students may make a request for
issuance of academic transcripts (for completed courses and achieved grades) and a copy
of graduation diploma (after graduating).
01 week prior to each semester, students are required to complete the registration of
classes with the Registrar. The list of classes and courses will be distributed to instructors
at the beginning of each semester. Students not mentioned in this list will not be allowed
to attend the class.
Prior to the third class of any course, students may register to withdraw from the course
registered with the Registrar.
To maintain the study and be eligible to scholarship benefits, students are required to
complete at least 15 credits per main semester, 33 credits per year (including summer
semester).
The Registrar is responsible to keep records and maintain the confidentiality of students’
information. Student records may only be provided to relevant students themselves. Other
persons that want to refer to students’ academic transcript must obtain the consent of
University Faculty.
Website: www.ttu.edu.vn/academics
4.1.Study forms at TTU
School Year: Applied for Medical School
Students under school year form will attend all of the courses according to curriculum of
TTU.
Credit: applied for other schools
Usually, students are required to have 120-128 credits for graduation.
Credit is defined as a unit to determine amount of a student’s study inside and outside the
class (reading, research paper, laboratory report, examination, etc.). 1 credit = 3 hours of
study (classwork + homework) each week x 15 weeks = 45 hours.
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Most of courses have 3 credits. Each of 3-credit course = 9 hours of study each week
(typically include 3 hours of classwork + 6 hours of homework) = 135 hours
For sciences and engineering courses, in addition to study hours in the class, it normally
requires hours for laboratory practice. 3 hours of laboratory practice each week is equal to
1 credit. A course with laboratory practice normally has 4 credits.
Typically, a student studies at least 5 courses per semester, which is considered a
condition for scholarship entitlement.
4.2.Training form
From 2011 until now: only provide Regular Form university training
4.3.Terms of training
General Medicine: 06 years
Others: 04 years
4.4.Qualification
Bachelor of Science (BSc): applicable to School of Engineering, Business and
Economics, Biotechnology
Bachelor of Art (BA): applicable to School of Humanities and Languages
Doctor of Medicine (MD): applied to Medical Department
4.5.Majors
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School of Engineering
Electrical Engineering (A, A1) D520201
Telecommunication - D5202011
Computational Science - D5202012
Network &Systems - D5202013
Computer Science (A, A1, D1) D480101
Artificial Intelligence - D4801011
Computational Science - D4801012
Network &Systems - D4801013
Engineering Management - D4801014
Information System - D4801015
Civil Engineering (A, A1) D580201: We have not offered this major since
2013
School of Humanities and Languages
English (D1) D220201
Cultural Studies - D2202011
Applied Linguistics - D2202012
Writing & Rhetoric - D2202013
School of Business and Economics
Finance - Banking (A, A1, D1) - D340201
Since 2012, we have combined this major with Accounting major into "Finance Accounting" Major
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Finance & Accounting - D3402011 (120 cr, excl. required courses)
Economy & Development - D3402012 (120 cr, excl. required courses)
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Accounting (A, A1, D1) - D340301
Since 2012, we have combined this major with "Finance - Accounting" major into "Finance
- Accounting" Major
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Finance & Accounting - D3402011 (120 cr, excl. required courses)
Economics and Development - D3402011 (120 cr, excl. required courses)
International Business (A, A1, D1) - D340120
Global Business & Management - D3401201
Management (A, A1, D1) - D340101
Marketing & Supply Chain Management - D3401011
School of Biotechnology
Biotechnology (B) - D420201
Reproductive Biotechnology - D4202011
Biomedicine and Stem Cell Therapy - D4202012
Animal Biotechnology - D4202013
Applied Biology (B) - D420203
School of Medicine
General Medicine (B) D720101
4.6.English Requirements
Doctor of Medicine: not required, medical students will be taught in bilingual, English
and Vietnamese
Others:students can begin their academic programs when their TOEFL score is as
follows:
- School of Engineering and Biotechnology: TOEFL 500 or higher
- Other schools: TOEFL 520 or higher
- It’s compulsory for students whose TOEFL is below 600 to take an English course to
gain TOEFL as requirement in addition to their academic program.
4.7.Academic advisor
Each student will be appointed an academic advisor. Typically, an academic advisor is an
instructor of the department enrolled by the student. In some cases, however, an advisor
for first year student may be an instructor from another department.
Academic advisors will help students decide the most suitable and useful courses to
students’ needs, courses in the fields enrolled by the students, as well as electives that are
the most interesting and useful. Academic advisors and their students are required to meet
at least 3 times per semester to discuss about the students’ study progress and
advancement. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors more frequently to
discuss about their study plan or any problem in their study.
The advisors are required to announce the agenda at the faculty office to make it
convenient for students to arrange the meeting. Normally, each physical instructor is
required to attend at the faculty office for at least 08 hours per week to give advice to
students.
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4.8.Academic Calendar 2013-2014
Calendar_2013-2014.pdf
4.9.Academic Calendar
The Registrar will prepare the schedule for each semester. The schedule will be available
for students’ reference 02 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Two months prior to the start of the semester, the Dean will submit to the Register a list
of courses to be taught together with relevant requirements.
The Registrar will arrange the schedule that is suitable to the Dean’s and instructor’s
requirements on the basis of facilitating the most favorable conditions for enrolled
students.
After announcing the official schedule, instructors may not change the class under the
schedule. In case a change of schedule is necessary to the needs of the instructor and all
of students in a class, the instructor may submit a request to the Dean and request the
Registrar to change the schedule.
4.10.
Electives
Students are required to register a number of non-specialized courses to obtain further
knowledge. Typically, electives account for at least 18 credits (approximately 6 courses)
and this is a mandatory requirement.
4.11.
Course registration
About two weeks before the start of each semester, students will receive an email
notifying the registration of courses. Students will refer to curriculum, meet with their
advisors and register online before registration deadline.
Since 2012, first registration of courses will be conducted online with email verification.
If no response is received via email or there is any mistake in the registration, students
need to notify the Registrar before registration deadline. If they do not, the registration
will be considered official and students are required to comply therewith.
General notes:
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Specialized students are required to register at least 33 credits per year
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Specialized students with TOEFL of less than 600 are required to attend 01 course
of English for special purpose.
4.12.
Syllabus
Before each course, students will receive a syllabus. This syllabus outlines:
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Goals and content of the course.
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Instructor’s expectations of the students.
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Exercises, time for completion, and accumulative grade percentage of exercise.
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4.13.
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List of research materials and places where students can search for or access
materials.
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Practicing place and procedures.
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Lesson and discussion plan in the semester.
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Grading system at the end of the semester.
Canceling course registration
Students may cancel course registration before the third class of the course. Students
are required to download course cancellation form, complete the form, and submit it
to the Registrar. Course cancellation form is required to have the course advisor’s
signature.
After the allowable deadline, the Registrar will not accept any cancellation form for
whatever reasons.
4.14.
Class Attendance
Except for other regulations, students are required to attend all of the classes.
A student who is absent without cause for over 5% of the classes may be subject to a
penalty by decreasing 10% of final grade of that course.
A student who is absent without cause for over 5% of the class sessions may be
removed from the class list.
A student who is absent without cause for over 30% of the classes will have to reenroll the course.
4.15.
Grading System
Tan Tao University follows credit system using 4-point scale.
Other grade notations which may appear on a transcript are W, Withdrawal; I,
Incomplete; S, Satisfactory, and U; Unsatisfactory.
Grade Point Average
Students will have a grade point average (GPA) which will be calculated each
semester and cumulatively over all the courses they have taken at TTU. For each
course, points are as follows:
A+ = 4.0
A = 4.0
A- = 3.7
B+ = 3.3
B = 3.0
B- = 2.7
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C+ = 2.3
C = 2.0
C- = 1.7
D+ = 1.3
D = 1.0
F = 0.0
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is the grade equivalent for each course times the
number of credits for that course, summed for all courses taken, divided by the total
number of credits attempted.
To graduate from TTU, a student must have:
- 120-128 credits subject to student’s major; a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in the
entire university program required for graduation.
- Completed mandatory courses in accordance with regulations of MoET
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in the courses required for the student’s major.
- An international TOEFL diploma of 600 or higher or equivalent certificate.
4.16.
Examinations
Each course at TTU will have a final examination.
The final examination may not be more than 40% of the student’s final grade. The
other 60% must be tests, essays, laboratory reports, problem sets, research papers,
presentations, or projects as appropriate to the course, assigned and evaluated
throughout the semester.
The final examination may be a set of problems, a summary report, a research paper
or other form appropriate to the course.
Written examinations
Written examinations will last 2 hours. Examination schedule will be announced 01
week before the examinations.
Project or “take-home” examinations
In place of a written final examination, the professor may assign a set of final
problems or cases, a special research project, essays to be completed at home rather
than in an examination room, an oral presentation, or other appropriate work. All of
works in other forms will be due during the examination period.
All work must be submitted before the end of the examination period.
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4.17.
Academic Honesty
The Academic Affairs Committee will develop a statement of policy on academic
honesty. It will be distributed to all students and all instructors and included in the
Student Handbook and the Faculty Handbook.
Professors are expected to mention and discuss academic honesty with students at the
start of each course, and to include a statement about it on their course outline
(syllabus).
4.18.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism means copying the work of someone else and presenting it as your own.
Students may not use more than 25% of knowledge on the Internet for homework. If
so, he or she will receive an F.
During the first academic year, students will be taught how to properly note and
acknowledge sources of information. This is not easy, and must be done by examples
and demonstrations. Professors must not assume that students understand the
difference between finding and using information and copying someone else’s work.
The normal penalty for plagiarism (copying) is a grade of ‘F’ (fail) in the course. In
some cases, such as failing to properly note the source of one paragraph, the penalty
may be less.
Original work on assignments
All assignments submitted by students must be their own, original work. Copying
from other students, or from any other source, is not permitted under any
circumstances.
When students have a group assignment with a group report, the professor will
explain how that will be prepared and evaluated.
4.19.
Cheating on Tests and Examinations
Tan Tao University does not tolerate cheating on examinations. Any student found
cheating on an examination, for example by using unpermitted materials or by
copying from another student, will either be dismissed from the university or will
receive a grade of ‘F’ (fail) for the course.
Suspended students will have to repay the entire scholarship received from the school.
Reporting academic dishonesty
A course instructor who discovers an instance of academic dishonesty must report it
to the dean, who will inform the Registrar and the Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs.
The dean will keep a confidential record of such instances within the School, and the
Registrar will keep this record for the university.
Records relating to academic dishonesty will be destroyed if and when the student
graduates.
Penalties
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The penalty for a first instance of academic dishonesty will normally be an ‘F’ in the
course. If the instance is flagrant, for example organized cheating on an examination,
the penalty may be dismissal from the university.
A second instance of academic dishonesty will normally result in dismissal from the
university.
Penalties for academic dishonesty will be imposed by the Vice-Provost for Academic
Affairs, in consultation with the dean and the Registrar. If the student believes that
dishonesty did not occur or did not deserve the penalty imposed, he or she may appeal
to the Academic Affairs Committee. The Committee will make its recommendation to
the Vice-Provost, who makes the final decision.
4.20.
Submission of course grades
A grade for each student enrolled in a course must be submitted by the instructor to
The Registrar no later than one week after the date of the final examination.
If the course has a project or essays or other final exercise, grades must be submitted
no later than one week after the last day of the examination period.
The Registrar will enter grades in the student’s record as they are submitted by
instructors, then posts student’s grades online within 2 weeks since the receipt.
4.21.
Student academic record (transcript)
Within 03 weeks after final exam, students can access their transcript on the online
grade management system of TTU or register for official transcript.
Access to individual student grades and academic records:
4.22.
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The student.
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According to the consideration of the management board
Grade F (zero)
If student receives an F, he or she has to pay tuition for repetition (2.000.000vnd/1
credit). Student can pay this fee in several times. However, student is not eligible to
make a loan to pay this fee. .
4.23.
Grade of Incomplete (I)
TTU will avoid the widespread practice of easily permitting late work by students,
completed after the end of the semester and covered by a grade of ‘I’ (Incomplete).
If because of illness, family emergency, or some other necessary and unavoidable
cause a student cannot complete the work for a course, the student may request a
grade of I (Incomplete). The request must be:
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In writing to his or her academic dean.
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Approved by the course instructor.
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Received before the start of the examination period.
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If a grade of ‘I’ (Incomplete) is approved, the student must submit missing work by
the end of the third week of the following semester. The instructor will then submit a
final grade based on the work the student has completed up to that time.
4.24.
Grade Changes
After grades have been submitted, students often request re-evaluation of their
semester’s work and a better grade. This puts pressure on the instructor to be kind and
have a good heart by changing the grade. The pressure felt by the instructor may be
acute if the grade change would result in an increased scholarship or other advantage
for the student.
At TTU grades may be changed by the instructor only for reasons of “clerical error” –
a mistake in computing or recording the grade. This could be, for example, a failure to
record as completed an assignment which the student did in fact submit. Grades may
not be changed due to submission of late work, revised work, or additional work.
Grade changes must be requested by the instructor on a signed grade change form
submitted to the Registrar. The form will include the student’s name, the course
number and section, the incorrect grade, the correct grade, and a signed statement that
the reason for the grade change is an error in calculation or recording.
4.25.
Appeals of Grades
If a student feels that a grade has been given unfairly, as a result of un-careful or
inaccurate evaluation of the student’s work or personal feelings of the instructor, the
student may appeal for a grade change. In this case the student will:
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Consult with his or her faculty adviser.
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Submit a written petition to the dean.
The dean will consult with the student and the course instructor. The dean may submit
a request for change to the Registrar.
If the situation is still not resolved after consultation with the dean, the student may
appeal to the Academic Affairs Committee.
4.26.
Improving grade
If a student wishes to improve his or her scores, student has to apply for improving
grade and a fee (2 million/1 credit). Student can pay this fee in several times.
However, student is not eligible to make a loan to pay this fee. Former scores of
student are still remained on the transcript, but the GPA is based only on the last
grade.
4.27.
Academic Good Standing
To remain in academic good standing, a student must study full-time (minimum of 33
credits in a semester, not including college skills courses), total study period not
exceeding 6 years. Especially, Medical students must study a minimum of 50 units of
study, total study period of 8 years.
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Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and a GPA for the last completed semester of
at least 2.0.
4.28.
Probation
If a student fails to achieve a GPA of 2.0 in the last completed semester, he or she will
be on probation.
If in the following semester the student again fails to achieve a GPA of 2.0, she or he
will be asked to withdraw from the university.
In this case, students can be readmitted after a semester or longer away from TTU.
The decision to readmit or not will be made by the Vice-Provost for Academic
Affairs.
4.29.
Second examinations
TTU does not give second examinations. Student who receives an F (0 points) will
have to pay the tuition fees.
4.30.
Absence from the final examination
Unless there is an excused absence, any student absent from a written final
examination, or who fails to turn in project work assigned in place of a written final
examination, will receive a grade of ‘F’.
Excused absence from a final examination
Students may be excused from a final examination, written or project-based, only for
emergency reasons, such as a medical emergency or a family emergency which takes
the student away from campus.
Students absent from a final examination must request permission for a make-up or
second examination within 48 hours after the missed examination. Permission must be
granted by the Dean of the School, who will consult with the instructor of the course.
If the student is excused, a temporary grade of ‘X’ will be recorded. A make-up
examination will be scheduled and completed within three weeks after the start of the
following semester. The make-up examination must have questions different from
those in the first or regular examination. The instructor will grade the make-up
examination and submit a course grade, which replaces the grade of ‘X’.
4.31.
Medical Withdrawal from All Classes
In certain emergency medical situations, a student may submit an application for
school leave. Medical withdrawal must be supported by a letter from a health
professional and must be approved by the Dean of the School.
In this case, a grade of W will be recorded for each class, with a note on the student’s
record that withdrawal was for medical reasons.
A student who withdraws for medical reasons is encouraged to resume study at TTU
as soon as circumstances permit. The student will consult with her or his faculty
adviser to complete missing work and receive a grade or to re-take courses in a later
semester.
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4.32.
Withdrawal
Temporary Withdrawal
The faculty may approve for temporary absence of students in each particular case on
the basis of the regulations of the Ministry and TTU.
Withdrawal
Students must complete the procedures prescribed by the Ministry and TTU.
Scholarship reimbursement in the case of withdrawal from the university
All students who leave school temporarily or leave school for health reasons (have
medical expertise), have to make reimbursement of received scholarships before
deciding to leave leaving decision. Rebates will be 60 million/12 months. Rebates will
be calculated from the time of admission to the time of withdrawal.
For the temporary case, if approved and returned to school on time according to
regulation, students will be considered for re-granted scholarship according to the
standard and regime at the time of going back.
4.33.
Graduation requirements
Graduation requirements
Academic Director is responsible for certifying the student has completed all the
requirements prescribed by the Department and TTU to be considered for graduation
and diploma.
Award of degrees
Under regulations of the Ministry
Graduation Ceremony
Graduation Ceremony will be held once the recommended list of approved
graduation.
5.
Accommodation
Freshmen students are requested to reside on campus where they will be provided
with refreshment, accommodation and comprehensive services in a complex area.
Thus, students will have an opportunity to live and study with others of the same age
and gain beautiful college experience and long lasting friendship. After the first year,
students will opt to stay on campus or move out. All accommodation programs and
services will be managed and supervised by Taserco Corp. in cooperation with the
Dormitory Management Board and the Student Affairs Department.
5.1.
Dormitory
The Dormitory Management Board, including a manager, two supervisors, security
staff andother supporting personnel, will be responsible for daily activities of the
campus, the safety and healthiness of students and staff living in the building. If
students have any queries about activities or regulations of the campus, they are
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encouraged to share with the Dormitory Management Boardor the Student Affairs
Department.
The dormitory is designed with separated male-female floors. There are also
communal areas such as living rooms, entertainment rooms, laundry rooms, kitchens,
parking lots and other diversified services. In addition, the campus is surrounded with
a beautiful green space where students can gather for their community activities.
Every six students will share a room in the campus, inclusive of a rest room and a
bathroom with lavatory basin and a shower. Each student will be provided with a bed,
a mat, a blanket, a ward robe and a desk shared with his/her roommates. Students
should prepare a pillow, bath towel and other personal belongings such as a lamp and
fan for themselves. They are also requested to keep their living area well-organized
and clean and to eat and drink in communal areas only.
Some belongings are not allowed to bring into the dormitory: cooking tools and
devices, cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, drugs, erotic and illegal materials, and all types
of weapons. Playing cards and all forms of gambling are prohibited. TTU is a nonsmoking environment.
Security staff are on guard at the dormitory gate all the time. Students can come in
and out of the building from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Visitors to the campus must show their identity cards/ student cards and sign in the
security book. Visiting time is from 7:00 am to 20:00 pm. Students who have relatives
to come to reside temporarily must inform and be approved by the Dormitory
Management Board in advance. The temporarily resident procedure is also required.
Students will be provided with campus regulations as soon as they come to reside on
campus. Such regulations are designed in order to nurture a supportive studying
environment and ensure the safety of students living on campus. Students must
respect others‟ rights, confidentiality and properties, and keep a sincere and polite
manner. On receipt of the hand book, each student will be requested to sign in a
commitment that they have read and will conform to campus regulations. Students
will be given warnings or other punishment measures for any violation tothe
regulations.
5.2.
Canteen
The canteen provides students with nutritious and convenient meals. Students on
special diets (e.g., vegetarian) should inform the canteen manager so that they can
prepare meals as requested.
The serving time will be announced at the canteen. It is also designed with communal
areas, accommodation service and other services by the Student Affairs Department.
Such areas are open to students according to specific schedules.
Following are some regulations of the dining room in order to provide everyone a
comfortableenvironment:
1. Do not waste food.
2. Do not take food, eating tools or devices out of the dining room.
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3. Put spice trays, glass and cups at the right place.
4. Keep the environment clean and the dining tables/chairs in order after eating.
Canteen regulations will be included in the campus regulations. Those violating such
regulations shall get particular punishment measures.
The canteen staff and supervisors are responsible for setting up and maintaining the
safe and comfortable environment in the dining room. Should any problems regarding
the canteen arise, the canteen staff shall inform the Dormitory Management Board
and the Students Affair Department for timely solutions.
5.3.
Services in the Dormitory
The dormitory is not just a place for eating and sleeping. Many convenient services
are ready for students there. Students staying in the dormitory can use high speed
internet, cable TV, public telephone, ATM machine, clean drinking water, photocopy
and postal service. In addition, health care, coffee shop, and grocery stores are also
provided within the dormitory area. Students can use such services efficiently and
economically when staying and studying at TTU. The University will provide
academic material at the most reasonable cost.
Internet service is provided free to all students for their study purpose. Students are
prohibitedfrom using internet to download movies or for other purposes.
5.4.
Transportation
Buses will operate from campus to classrooms during particular periods. However,
buses will be overloaded during rush hours so students should arrange their travelling
properly. Attending classes is the responsibility of every student and missing buses is
not a reasonable reason for being late for or absent from school.
Travelling within the university area and Duc Hoa area by bike is encouraged as the
parking lot for motorbikes is limited. Students must park their bikes and motorbikes at
the right place. Security staff will give students warnings for their infringement to the
parking regulation. After the third warnings, those students will be banned from bring
their bikes/motorbikes into the university and campus areas.
Students using motorbikes within Tan Duc Industrial Park must obey legal
regulations. Thoseviolating traffic regulations or participating in dangerous travelling
activities often will receivepunishment measures.
5.5.
Dormitory Regulations
During their stay in TTU’s dormitory, students must comply with the Dormitory
Regulations as well as other regulations designed for TTU students. Such regulations
are set up with a view to creating a safe living and learning environment, accelerating
students’ studying success, self-development, and becoming responsible citizens.
TTU Campus Regulations are divided to four categories:
A. General Regulations
B. Regulations on equipment
C. Regulation on using dining room
D. Punishment frame
A. General Regulations
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1. Student card: Students must show their student cards when entering the
campus
2. Open time:
• Sunday - Thursday: 5:00 to 22:00
• Friday – Saturday: 5:00 to 23:00
3. Regulations on student rooms:
-Students must reside in the right room, changing rooms without the
Dormitory Management Board’s permission is not allowed.
- Seeing visitors in their rooms is not allowed.
- Cooking or boiling water in their rooms or in other areas within the campus
is not allowed.
- Ironing clothes in the room is prohibited.
- Hanging clothes in the room or in communal areas is prohibited.
- Students are not allowed to raise pets in the campus.
- Students must use electricity and water economically and turn off all electric
equipment before leaving their rooms.
- The main lights in their room must be turned off by 10:00 pm. Students can
use their personal study lights.
- Students use internet and computers for study purpose only.
4. Receiving visitors: Students only receive visitors and relatives in the guest
room. Visitors coming to the campus will show their identity card/student card
and sign in the security book. Visiting time is from 7:00 to 20:00. Students
whose visitors come to reside temporarily must inform the Dormitory
Management Board 24 hours in advance and complete the necessary room
hiring procedure.
5. Keeping order: All residing students and visitors should keep silent: shouting/
makingnoise within the campus or turning up audio equipments louder than
normal are notallowed. The dormitory management board has the right to
confiscate such equipments and onlyreturn them at the end of a school year if
students use the equipments improperly.Students are not allowed to hold
birthday parties or other communal entertainment eventswithin the campus
without the management’s consent.
6. Sports: Students play sports at the allowed areas.
7. Dress code: Students must dress neatly and properly at the communal areas.
8. Room duty: Every room has duty schedule. Students must be responsible for
keeping theliving area, bath room, balcony and other designated areas clean.
The dormitory management board has the right to check students ‘room
without prior announcement.
9. Sanitation: Leaving litter, writing, drawing, pasting paper, posters, and
hanging things, or nailing on the wall. Clothes, books and personal belongings
must be arranged in order.
10. Emptying garbage: Emptying garbage should be done daily during allowed
period and in the right place. Time for emptying garbage is from 18:00 to
06:00 of the following day.
11. Alcohol, cigarettes and drugs: Students are not allowed to store and
buy/sell/use cigarettes, alcoholic drinks and addictive substances.
12. Playing cards: Organizing or joining game of cards or any gambling activities
are forbidden.
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13. Weapons: Students are banned from making, storing or using murder
weapons.
14. Threatening behaviors: Behaviors that threaten health and safety of students
themselves and others’ are prohibited.
15. Harassment: Any behaviors that harass or disregard the university’s lecturers,
staff, employees, students are strictly prohibited.
16. Fire safety:
To ensure fire safety, following devices are not allowed to be in student rooms:
• Cooking devices (microwave oven, oven, lò vi sóng, grill, coffee pot, etc.);
• Candle and oil lamp;
• Inflammable liquid such as petroleum and gas;
• Iron.
B. Regulations on Equipment and Property
1. Personal property: Students will protect take responsibility for their personal
property.
2. Campus property: Students are not allowed to displace property and equipments of
thecampus. They are also forbidden from repairing and upgrading their rooms or
settingupother equipments without any permission. When any damage or
displacement to the campus equipments is found, students must inform the campus
management as soon as possible. Students must be responsible for any damage or
loss to the equipments of theirfault.
3. Bicycles and motorbikes: Bicycles and motorbikes must be parked at the right area.
4. Using corridor: For safety reason, no barriers such as furniture, equipments, dust
binareallowed to lock the corridor, staircase and the alley. Any kinds of games and
leisureactivities are forbidden within this area.
5. Restricted area: To avoid accidents, students should not climb up to the building
roof,terrace, or out of the windows. Students must not enter areas under construction
orforbidden areas without permission.
C. Regulation on using dining room
Following regulations are applied in the dining room to ensure the comfort for
allpeople:
• Maintain the general hygiene;
• Keep chairs and tables in order after eating;
• Not bring food and other equipment out of the dining room;
• Respect others during eating time.
D. Punishment frame
1. Due to the infringement level, students may be:
a. Cautioned: by the Dormitory Management Board
b. Reprimanded: by theDormitory Management Board
c. Warned: by the DormitoryManagement Board and reported to relevant
Department
d. Suspended from dormitory
e. Suspended from university
Note:Levels d & e are decided and approved by Disciplinary Committee of the
university.
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2. Students whose behaviors make damage or loss to the university‟s equipment must
fully compensate.
3. Any infringement to smoking and hygiene regulations will gain students the
following levels of punishment:
• First time: paying fine of VND 100,000;
• Second time: paying fine of VND 200,000 and one day of public benefit
duty;
• Third time: paying fine of VND 300,000 and two days of public benefit duty
andbeing reported to relevant Department;
• Fourth time: suspended from school.
4. Any infringement to regulations on alcoholic uses and fight within the campus, fines
willbe doubled:
• First time: paying fine of VND 200,000
• Second time: VND 400,000 and one day of public benefit duty;
• Third time: VND 600,000 and two days of public benefit duty, and
beingreportedto the relevant Departments;
• Fourth time: suspended from school
Note: Other regulations will be added when necessary.
6.
Student Life
6.1.
Health Care and Consultation
Health Care Service on campus aims to satisfy the basic need of health care of
student. In addition, the bureau of health will keep student’s medical record as
archive, examine and build comprehensive health care plan for student. In need of
health care or health consultant cases, student shall contact with the bureau of health.
When students need advice and health care, contact the clinic directly. In case of
illness and treatment beyond the capabilities of the bureau, student will be referred to
another doctor, go to the hospital or meet a health counselor.
The school's goal is to increase overall health and the development of each student,
and we understand that both healthy physic and spirit are important factors for the
success of student. That is why TTU provides psychological counseling services
besides health care. Although students are having difficulty adapting to new
environments, handling personal and familial issues feeling overwhelmed, come to us
for sharing! If you are experiencing the above cases, please make an appointment with
a counselor at the Student Affairs Office. Counseling agenda will be notified
specifically. Counseling is confidential and will not cause any affection on the
student’s score.
If a student is temporarily unable to continue in school due to health problems or
personal reasons, depending on circumstances, student’s scholarships may be still
valuable when he returns to school. The school shall communicate to students about
the case to be considered as well as the reasons for the final decision.
6.2.
Students’ Activities
The activities and social life of student are a very important part in a series of
university experience. With many different purposes from recreation, leisure, study or
community service, these activities will help students to develop their leadership
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skills, planning skills and organizational skills. Therefore, student plays the central
role in planning and leading the implementation of activities related to student life,
with support from the Student Affairs Office, faculties and University's staff. Students
may have to pay a fee to join clubs, sports and other activities.
All the best universities understand that education must be executed at all times, both
inside andoutside the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to participate in
the usual activities at the Student Center. Depending on the appropriate time, the
school will sponsor lectures, forums,music cinematic films that are loved by students
enjoy and encourage students to attend theseevents.
6.3.
Club and Student Association
All students studying in the University become member of the Student Council.
Through it, students have the opportunity to participate in the activities of the school
and to accumulate useful knowledge. Students will help the University in planning the
University’s celebration and special events including new student welcome ceremony,
the mid-term and end-term festival, the graduation ceremony. The Leader of Student
Council will be selected from the members of the Council. The student leader works
under the supervision and support of staff of Student Affairs Office.
Student Advisory Board including three representatives from three Departments, TTU
Student Council representatives, will regularly cooperate with school leaders to
represent the interests of students. Student Advisory Board will meets regularly to
discuss student issues, contacts with the school leaders and provides feedbacks from
students. Student Advisory Board will also be consulted by the University in the
exercise of disciplinary action.
Students can select clubs to establish and participate in activities. The club may be
related to the field of education and interests such as music, English, business, or be
related to sports such as volleyball, badminton, swimming, basketball, table tennis,
football - or other fields. The club will be run by students with the support of
University’s staff and faculty. The club must meet certain requirements and will be
responsible for registration and activity reports to the Student Affairs Office. Some
activities of the club shall be authorized by the Office of Student Services before
implementation.
Tan Tao University students are not encouraged to participate in political
organizations and religious, the online forums as well as non-official sites.
The additional provisions relating to Club and Student Association will be announced
at the Student Affairs Office.
6.4.
Sports
TTU will give the opportunity to its students to participate in sports activities such as
athletics, weightlifting, tennis, soccer, badminton, table tennis and other sports. All
students can participate in and some sports equipment will be provided for students
who register in advance. If the student is interested in the TTU sport club, he can set
up and register to participate in. TTU will also host tournaments throughout the
school. Sports Coordinator of the Student Affairs Office will be in charge of all sports
of the University.
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6.5.
Students ID card
Each student will be issued a student ID Card. Students must show their cards before
entering buildings of the campus buildings such as dormitories and cafeterias,
libraries and sports areas. This card is also used for logging TTU email account,
checking the library’s documents, shopping at the bookstore on campus and attending
special events of the school.
Students have the responsibility to use and store student ID Card. If this card is lost,
students must immediately notify the card issuing room and pay the card issuing fee
to be re-issued.
6.6.
Security
The security staff are located in schools to protect students, faculty and University’s
staff. They will work with professionalism, and students must respect and comply
with instructions of security staff. Obligation of the students is to report any
suspicious activity, danger or threat on the campus to security staff.
Students take responsibility for the behavior of friends and relatives when they visit
the University.
6.7.
Public Relations
Tan Tao University is a new member of the Tan Duc E- City and Duc Hoa Town. The
University is committed to developing friendly relationship with community members
as well as business owners, so students are encouraged to use the service from local
shopping malls, stores and develop positive interactions with the surrounding
community. It must be remember that students are the iconic image of the University
and risk actions, disrespect actions will be severely disciplined. Therefore, students
are responsible for preserving their own image.
7.
Recommendations and Rewards
In order to help the student to grow in a meaningful way, the Students Affairs
Department has held the program of commend and rewards to active and excellent
students. This program is designed to discover, encourage and reward to those
students.
7.1.
Objectives:
TO ENCOURAGE:
1. Active and knowledgeable students
2. The spirit of community support and voluntary
3. Respectfulness in each student
4. Enthusiasm and the proud of TTU
TO DISCOVER: students with excellent records in these activities:
1. Volunteering: With 50, 100 and 150 hours of volunteering work, a student
will be recognized with Copper, Silver and Gold level accordingly.
2. Projects of the school: Students who are the captain of these projects or the
representative of the school to take part in events or competition are also
recognized with theirachievements.
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3. Contribute to student activities: Students who are exemplary in daily life
andcontribute
REWARDS: Students who gain achievements in university and faculty level
competitions willreceive recognitions and awards during university events.
7.2.
Selection Procedures
1. Those students could be nominated by dormitory manager, lecturers or the
president ofStudent Association. Anyone who would like to nominate his or her
friend could contact thepresident of Student Association.
2. The nomination will be considered by the Selection Council including the Student
Associationand revised by the Provost.
3. Each candidate will be considered for their achievements and contributions to the
school.
4. Student could be rewarded with Copper, Silver and Gold level
5. The commendations and rewards will be carried out at the end of the semester.
However, itcould be during the semester in some circumstances.
8.
Regulations on students
One of the most important principles in this regulation is acting polite and respecting
to others as well as the positive attitude to studying. Since students are living on
campus, where they can make friends and learn from other ones outside the class
sphere. Therefore, acting polite and comply all the regulation of the school will help
to create a modern polite academic environment.
Students could also give their suggestions to the regulation on students, which
includes:
1.
Students are required to comply to Vietnam Law;
2.
Alcohol and drug are banned in the campus;
3.
Gambling are not allowed, under any form;
4.
Harassment and any lack-of-respect to lecturers, school staff and other
students are alsobanned;
5. Any behaviors threatening to the health and safety of others are banned. These
even include owning or using weapon or any copy of weapon the action of
threatening and fighting.;
6. Students are required to comply to the regulations of dormitory and
regulations ofen equipment use, as well as the introduction of staff and
lecturers in the school;
7. Student should use email, internet and other electronic devices properly;
8. Mobile phones should be set in silent mode and no use of mobile phones in
classrooms and academic building;
9. Student should keep a fair silent environment, instead of making noises which
maycause bad effect on others;
10. Any illegal, improper use, forging and damaging TTU‟s property are banned;
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11. Anyone causing the damage on the school‟s property is required to
compensate for the school.
This regulation is designed in order to bring a safe yet effervescent and interesting life
to all thestudents.
9.
The framework of disciplinary in case of violation
Student regulations are posted at selected spots in the campus. All students are
required to sign at the pledge of reading, comprehending and complying with these
regulations.
The regulation will be implemented by the Disciplinary Committee including the
Provost, Student Affairs Department, Head of Faculty and other related sides. Any
student violating the regulations will be treated as follows:
1. Depending on the measure of the violation, student will get:
a. Reminded: by lecturers or staff of the school
b. Reprimanded: by lecturers/ school staff of Discipline committee
c. Warned: by Discipline Committee and this violation will be informed to
the faculty and the dormitory (if he or she stays in the dormitory) and noticed
in his or her schoolreport
d. Suspension: maximum to 16 weeks. If the student keeps causing violation
in this
period, he or she will be suspended or expelled
e. Expelled
2. Anyone causing the damage on the school’s property is required to
compensate theschool.
3. Anyone causing the damage on surround environment (water lake, trees…) is
requiredto compensate the school.
4. According to the Discipline Council’s suggestion, students could be required
to do“community services” from 2 to 8 hours.
10.
Matters related to students
TTU would like to bring a safe environment to support to all the students. However,
we understand that there will be some situations which may cause inconvenience to
the students. Regardless of object those situations might impact on, such as other
students, lecturers, school staff or any other one, students are encouraged to see the
consultants or officers from Student Affairs Department to get support. The officers
will try their best to solve the problems in the most objective, serious, and quick way.
Note: This regulation will be updated if necessary.
11.
Library
11.1.
Tan Tao University Library
Library in TTU is a source of knowledge collected throughout thousands of years like
other universities in the world. However, there are some improvements in TTU
University compared with the traditional ones. The library is a modern electronic data
system where books, magazines, newspapers and other documents are all digitized for the
purpose of searching for data of student, right at the classroom and the dormitory.
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On using the library for research, study or reading, students are required to learn these
two types of searching for and using documents:
- Traditional type: documents can be used for reference in the library or can be
borrowed to the dorm.
- Digital type: documents are digitized to be easily accessed from computers.
Each student should study and do research by the assignments, which is a part from
UniversitySkill Program. In order to learn how to use the document resources in the
library, on Internet andother technical information, the students will learn how to
enumerate the references for theirworks.
Along with the free access to the library, students should also learn about the
responsibility opreservation and using the documents accordingly. Since the library is
established for the use ofmany students, students borrowing documents from the library
will have to comply with thefollowing regulations:
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11.2.
Show a student card to the librarian when asking for use of documents in the
library
A student is also required to provide a student code when borrowing documents
from thelibrary. The return date and the list of documents should be returned will
be informed bythe librarian.
Students are required to understand and comply with the specific regulations in
using digital documents which are announced in the university‟s network.
Students should not, both intentionally and unintentionally, access to the
documents relating to other individuals or departments of the university.
Students are not permitted to cause damage or loss of library materials under any
circumstances.
The library materials are not allowed to be used for personal interests.
Library materials protected by copyright protections are prohibited to be copied or
reproduced in any way.
Library materials, under both two storage forms, are only permitted to be used
internallyin Tan Tao University.
Manual of the Library
Purposes and users:
In order to help library users best utilize library services and make the most of the
information available at the library.
This manual is intended for TTU students, faculty, staff, and/or those who are
interested in TTU Library.
• Library Hours and Contact Information:
Library operation hours: From Monday to Friday:
Morning: 8:00 – 12:00
•
Afternoon: 13:00 – 16:30
Evening: 15:30 – 20:00
Saturday and Sunday is off.
Contact:
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AuTruong:
TrungVo:
KimDinh:
au.truong@ttu.edu.vn
trung.vo@ttu.edu.vn
kim.dinh@ttu.edu.vn
Library Hours may change subject to users’ needs. Details of changes will be posted on
TTU website and sent via email to all students, faculty, and staff.
•
Library Regulations:
Article 1: The student ID card is the library ID card. The students use it for all service
of TTU Library.
Article 2: Students desiring to access the library shall apply for approval, and attend
training courses offered by library staff on proper library usage and searching online
databases.
Article 3: Each of academic and/or non-academic staff of TTU shall need a staff card
to borrow and/or return books and materials.
Article 4: Smelly food and/or personal belongings are not allowed in the library.
Article 5: Mobile telephones must be set to ‘silent’ mode in the Library. The uses of
mobile telephones are not permitted in the self-studying and researching sections.
Article 6: Strict decorum and discipline must be maintained in the Library.
Article 7: User’s belongs are put outside of the library.
Article 8: Library users should bring personal laptops to access the internet or library
database (if any).
Article 9: Readers are requested to handle all Library property carefully. Readers
shall be disciplined by TTU and pay compensation for any property damage and loss.
•
Collection of TTU Library
Tan Tao University Library has collected and developed all material for research among
students, lecturers and staff in many fields of natural sciences, applied sciences and
humanity sciences. Currently, we are developing these kinds of materials:
Print-collections include books, journals as well as reference materials from
abroad publishers.
Digital collections include:
HINARI is a database includes almost high ranking journals in Medical and
Biotechnology sciences.
• SAGE Journals serves for Social sciences and Humanities, Bio and Health
sciences and Computer science.
• JSTOR is a database includes journals in many field such as mathematics,
business, literature, humanities, history as well.
• ProQuest includes all dissertation and theses from all reputable universities in the
world. Moreover, this database also has some reports and publication in many
fields.
• STD is a large database about all publications which have been published and
archived in the Journals of Vietnam National Department of Technology and
Information Sciences.
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TTU history is a database that provides many reports from TTU as well as from
other organization talk about our university.
• TTU Open Education Repository is TTU’s internal collection that keeps track of
all publications by TTU lecturers, staff and students. Besides, the collection also
includes many lectures, assignments, examples as well as tools from our academic
programs.
Library Services:
•
•
Reference service:
Providing reference information: receive the request, interview, contract and
provision.
Training and guiding to use library and internet searching skills.
Circulation:
Reading at the library: Library users can choose many books, newspapers as
well as publications to read at the library.
Borrowing books to take home: students may borrow some of the books to take
home.
Group study rooms: the library has 8 small rooms for group presentations and
discussions.
• Library Policy
Access Policy of TTU Repository and research database
Open Access
The following collections will be accessed full text as open resources for everyone on
the internet with the aims at promoting the achievement in education and research
activities at TTU. Here under is the current list of open access Collections:
Collections
TTU History documentation
Type of materials
Users
Document from and about
TTU
Image from and about TTU
Video from and about TTU
Publications
Projects and working papers
Journal Articles
TTU’s communities
Conference Papers
Other users from the
internet.
Project
Working paper
Bachelor Degree
Theses from students
Master Degree
Doctoral Degree
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Reserved Access
In the beginning of the repository’ establishment, TTU has focused on the building of
a database of course materials which provide support for teaching activities and as a
reference resource inside the University communities. As the result, to access full text
the database, a user needs to login with his/her user's name and password to gain
access.
Here under is the details list of internally accessible collections:
Collections
Course
materials
Type of materials
Syllabus
Lecture note / Outline
Exam and solution
Assignment and solution
Teaching Portfolio
Users
Faculty members
Board
Request account on Dspace to
librarian.
Typical
Exams of
Students
3 typical grading scales (Lowest, Medium Head of Faculty
and highest)
Board
Request account on Dspace to
librarian.
Free EBooks
JSTOR
ProQuest
HINARI
SAGE
Journals
STD
Legal E-Books from different fields for Faculty members
students to use as references
Students
Journals
Dissertation, Journals, News
Journals, Ebooks, and reports
Journals
Request account on Dspace to
librarian.
Access at Campus network
Access at Campus network
Request via email to librarians
Access at Campus network
Vietnamese Journals and reports.
Access at Campus network
Circulation
For teachers and staff:
Type of
book
Due day
Item
Late fine
Damaged book
Textbook 3 months
2
1 day /5000 Pay for replacement cost of the book
VND
Supportin 2 weeks
g book
2
1 day/ 5000 Pay for replacement cost of the book
VND
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For students:
Type
of
book
English
Learning
books
Due day
Item
Late fine
Damaged book
1 week
1
1 day/5000 Pay for replacement cost of the books
VND
Vietnamese 1 week
books
1
1 day/5000 Pay for replacement cost of the book
VND
In the spine of book, you can see the label which includes this basic information: TTU
Library, Classification number, Code of author name. If you see, besides of above
information, there is word “Reserved”, it means you cannot borrow the book to take
home. If there is no “Reserved” in the label, it means you are ALLOWED to bring it
home.
NOT ALLOWED to borrow these materials:
◦ Donation books
◦ Textbooks
◦ Rare books
◦ Encyclopedia, dictionary…
◦ Dissertation, thesis, publications.
◦ Newspapers, journals.
•
Acquisition Policy
1. Purpose:
The purpose of the acquisition policy is to serve as a reference for the library staff to
follow when assessing potential acquisitions for the library collections, including
print, non-print materials, electronic and other resources. The acquisition policy also
includes guidelines for the acceptance and processing of gift resources.
2. Objectives:
The library supports the mission of TTU by providing library and learning resources
in print, non-print and electronic formats through the following criteria:
1 Curricular (academic, technical, vocational) needs of the students and teaching
faculty.
2 Development of life skills and life learning
3 General and cultural needs of students, faculty, administration, staff and the
community.
3. Acquisition / Selection Responsibility
The primary responsibility for the selection of library resources is with the librarians
under the direction of the Head Librarian. The selection / acquisition process is a joint
effort among faculty members and the librarians. Faculty, staff, administration and
students are encouraged to make recommendations for the collection. The teaching
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faculty serves as subject specialists for their respective disciplines and is encouraged
to assess the adequacy of resources, including participating in the weeding /
deselection process of resources.
4. Selection Guidelines
The library acquires print materials (books, periodicals, pamphlets, maps, etc.),
audiovisuals materials (microforms, audiocassettes, videocassettes, DVD, etc.) and
electronic resources. The library acknowledges the continuous change and evolving
process of information technologies and is open to new formats that support the
mission of the library.
5.
Criteria for Selection Evaluation
Reviews from authoritative sources and selection aids
Recommendations from faculty
Recommendations from students, staff, administration
Relevance to the curriculum
Adequacy of current holdings
Availability of resources from other sources
Relevance to professional growth
Historical / cultural value
Level of interest for faculty and students
Cost
For textbooks, the library will select from 3 items to 5 items in each title.
For reference books, the library will select from 1 item to 3 items in each title.
6. Resources not normally purchased
Textbooks for students. The library does not need to buy all the textbooks for
TTU's students. The library ONLY collects from 2 to 3 items of a textbook at the
library as reference.
7. Copyright Compliance
The library makes every effort to comply with the Copyright laws when acquiring or
duplicating resources. A copy of the Copyright Laws is available with this policy, at the
Circulation Desk of TTU Library and an abbreviated version via the library web page.
8. Guidelines to suggest books:
• For Faculty and staff: The Library will send out an email to collect the
requests for head of departments. Each of head will work with the members to
figure out the specific titles, authors, publishers, date. Afterwards, the heads
will co-work directly with the library in regards of following up the
recommendations.
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Please remember this information:
o Curriculum plan to the library before it will be going to start in 6
months.
o For ordering books from the abroad, please note that it will take 7
months for the books to be ready at the library.
o For ordering books in Vietnam, it takes 1 month to get the books.
o If the request is sent late, the head will be responsible of providing
books for the classes in that semester. Thus, that list may be applied for
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next semester request.
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For students, please just send any requests to the library via email or any direct
contact. Note: please specify your request by title, author, publisher, and date
as well in your recommendations.
9. Donation / Gift Policy
The library welcomes any contributions which are related to these subjects:
business, economics, leadership and communications, international management,
English, Social and humanities, mathematics, physics, computer science, and
engineering systems.
Donation Agreement Form
I/we, _________________________________, affirm that I/we own the property
described on this paper or attached inventory, and unconditionally give, donate
and bestow to the Library of Tan Tao University the following items:
__________________________________________________________________
_____
Estimated value of gift* (donor): _________________________________
I/we understand that the Libraries will add to their collections only those items
that are needed to support the teaching, research, and service programs of Tan Tao
University. I/we understand that in signing this donation form, we transfer all
copyright that we might own for the materials to the Library of Tan Tao
University.
I/we would like a letter acknowledging the donation. ____Yes
____No
Signed________________________________________________
Date__________________________________________________
Phone_________________________________________________Address_____
__________________________________________
12.
Email and Internet Access at TTU
Email - electronic mail via TTU‟s intranet network is a method of communication in
study at the university. The Information Technology Center will provide email
address to all students, faculty and staff in the university. E-mail will be used as
official communication means providing information of classes, submission time,
meeting schedule, and related events, notices from the administrative department / the
Board of Trustees. Nevertheless, email does not replace conversations and direct
meetings between individuals, an important part in study curriculum and student life.
Students can go online to view course descriptions, course outline and list of reference
books, scores and comments from professors. Most assignments will be submitted via
email.
Each class will build a page in the student forum on TTU‟s website to exchange
information about classroom activities.
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The security methods have been established to protect email and data system stored
on TTU’s internal network. TTU also has strict regulations in the use of electronic
mail as follows:
1. Each student will have a personal email account provided by TTU and students are
responsible for the use and content of this account. These email accounts are strictly
private and not used by anyone.
2. E-mail content is not included words or pictures obscene, insulting or any other
harmful materials or make others anxious, insecure.
3. Students who do not have access to any computer system or data if not permission.
4. Students shall not allow to access or attempt to break into the school's security
system.
5. Students shall not be allowed to reproduce or use software without prior
permission.
6. Students are not permitted to download, reproduce or copy documents, articles,
books, pictures or other documents with copyright protection.
7. Students are not permitted to interrupt or damage other student assignments.
8. Regarding the use of internet and email, students shall comply with the law of
Vietnam.
Upon receiving personal email account from TTU, each student is required to sign a
document with the latest regulations of email and internet use. Students have the
responsibility to read, understand and comply with the regulations of TTU.
13.
Finance
13.1.
Scholarship
This policy is in full effect for the school year 2014-2015
Currently, TTU students are entitled to receive one of the two following scholarships:
Scholarship for Medical students: TTU-IMI Scholarships are sponsored by ITA Fund
and International Medicine Institute.
Scholarship for other students: TTU-USGI Scholarships are sponsored by ITA Fund
and US Global Institute.
The scholarship grant is for one year of academic courses for students of the first
academic year based on TTU’s admission and scholarship criteria. Since the second
year, scholarship is reviewed based on students’ academic performance.
General criteria for scholarship review are applicable to talented students who are
poor but have the iron will to achieve success. Therefore, conditions for scholarship
review are as follows:
To be acknowledged as having good ethics and personality
Not violating any disciplinary measure
Not violating any rules at dormitory
Have no grade of grade C- or lower for any subject during the semester of
scholarship review.
Scholarship rating criteria: based on GPA of academic performance.
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Specific scholarship policy is as follows:
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I. Medical School
Time of
Timeline
GPA
Scholarship
scholarship review
A maximum of 50 full
scholarships are granted to
first year students
First year
Eligibility criteria for scholarship:
- Mean average of all courses that haven't been
considered for scholarship of previous semesters,
including results of USMLE examination
- For courses without point grade, pass result is
required for scholarship review
- Conditions for scholarship review in 3rd year:
TOEFL≥ 520
Subsequent - Based on mean average (total (point x credits)/
semesters
total credits), scholarship level is determined as
follows:
From 3.8 to 4.0
100%
From 3.6 to under
3.8
75%
From 3.0 to under
3.6
50%
Under 3.0:
No scholarship granted
- Time of reviewing
scholarship for first
semester: At the end
of second summer
semester of the
academic year
- Time of reviewing
scholarship for second
semester, including
1st and 2nd summer
semesters: At the end
of first semester of the
academic year
Ii. Other Schools
Timeline
GPA
Scholarship
Time of
scholarship review
1. Case 1: Students are under the category of entitlement to scholarship (maximum 25
students/school) and has met TOEFL requirement as stipulated
1.1 First
year
TOEFL ≥ 500
(Schools of
Engineering and
Biotechnology)
TOEFL ≥ 520 (others)
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first year (including 1st and
2nd semesters and summer
semester)
Eligibility criteria for scholarship: Mean average of
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Subsequent full time courses that haven't been used for
scholarship review of previous semesters.
semesters
- For courses without point grade, pass result is
required for scholarship review.
- Based on mean average (total (point x credits)/
total credits), scholarship rating is determined as
follows:
From 3.6 to 4.0
100%
From 3.3 to under 3.6
75%
From 3.0 to under 3.3
50%
Under 3.0:
No scholarship granted
scholarship for first
semester: At the end
of second summer
semester of the
academic year
- Time of reviewing
scholarship for
second semester,
including 1st and 2nd
summer semesters: At
the end of first
semester of the
academic year
2. Case 2: Students are under the category of entitlement to scholarship (maximum of 25
students/ school) and has not met the TOEFL requirement as stipulated will be granted full
scholarship for English courses for no more than 02 semesters.
2.1 For students that meet TOEFL requirements as stipulated after 1st semester of the first
academic year:
TOEFL ≥ 500
(Schools of
Engineering and
Biotechnology)
TOEFL ≥ 520 (others)
Full scholarship for one
academic year (including
2nd and summer semesters
of the first AY and first
semester of the second AY)
Scholarship in subsequent semesters: as section 1.2
2.2 For students that have not met the TOEFL requirement as stipulated after 1st semester
of the first year, they will be granted scholarship to study English for 2nd semester of the
first academic year. After 2nd semester:
TOEFL ≥ 500
(Schools of
Engineering and
Biotechnology)
TOEFL ≥ 520 (others)
Full scholarship for one
academic year (including
1st, 2nd and summer
semesters of the second
AY)
Students that do not meet TOEFL requirement as stipulated are
required to pay a tuition fee of VND 1,600,000 per month for summer
courses. After summer semester, if the students still do not meet TOEFL
requirement as stipulated, they will be allocated to English courses
corresponding to their levels under the Intensive English Program of the
University. Tuition for English courses is as follows:
+ Students with TOEFL – ITP of 480 - 519: VND 1,600,000 per month.
+ Students with TOEFL – ITP of 400 - 479: VND 3,200,000 per month.
+ At the end of 1st semester of the 2nd year, the University will organize the
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last TOEFL exam for the students. The students who still do not meet
TOEFL requirement as stipulated are required to leave the University and
return the granted scholarship.
Scholarship for subsequent semesters: as section 1.2
III. Note
1. Full scholarship covers the followings: tuition, food and accommodation during
the duration of studies at TTU.
2. Scholarships are only granted to full-time students at the University, i.e. attending
at least 33 credits for an academic year, of which minimum number of credits
taken for a main semester must be at least 15. For Medical students, the required
credits for an academic year must be at least 50
3. Upon review and approval, the allotted duration of scholarship granted for the
completion of the bachelor program at TTU is 5 years maximum. The sole
exception to this rule is for those majoring in General Doctor, as the scholarship
duration will be for a maximum of 6 years.
4. Any violation of disciplinary rules will result in the immediately termination of
the scholarship (which means the scholarship grant will be terminated at the date
of disciplinary decision). As a result, students are required to pay the remaining
tuition in that scholarship grant semester and may not be reviewed for scholarship
in the subsequent semester.
5. The scholarship endowment foundation will regularly review and modify the
policy and adapt scholarship grant policy appropriately to actual circumstances
and shall notify in case of any change. Any change, if any, shall not apply to
previously granted scholarship but only applied to re-granted or newly-granted
scholarships after the effective date of such a change.
6. This scholarship policy handbook is in full effect for the school year 2014-2015
and shall rescind and replace previous policies that are inconsistent with the
content hereof.
13.2.
Tuition aid program for students from ITA Fund for the Future applicable for
the first semester of the academic year 2013 – 2004
To facilitate conditions for students with difficulties to pay tuition for failing criteria
for scholarship grant, ITA Fund For the Future offers an aid program to lend money to
students to pay tuition for semester........... of the Academic Year 20......... - 20..... with
following details:
A. Tuition loan aid procedures
I. Conditions for a loan
The student must meet all of the following conditions:
1. Student must not be a freshman at Tan Tao University, E.City Tan Duc, Duc Hoa
District, Long An Province;
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2. Student must have good conduct;
3. Student must have no course with grade F (0 point) in academic transcript applied
for the loan;
4. Student must prove that they need financial aid by proving one of the following
certificates:
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Being a child of wounded soldiers, martyrs;
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Being a child in a family entitled to policy like wounded soldiers;
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Being a child in a family with difficult economic conditions with certification
of the employer of student's parents or their local government;
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Being an orphan;
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Being a child in a family with Poverty Family Certificate/Register.
5. In addition, the student must also meet the following conditions:
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For students who apply the loan at the first time: Any student who are not
granted full-scholarship are eligible for loan.
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For students who apply the loan at second time or more: Only students who
are granted part scholarship are eligible for loan. Student without any
scholarship will are ineligible for loan.
II. Documents for loan:
1. Students must complete Application for Tuition Loan Aid form;
2. Students must complete Letter of Confirmation which requires signatures of two
lecturers, dean and provost of Tan Tao University for approval;
3. The following certificates should be attached to the Application:
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Academic Transcript with confirmation of TTU;
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A certified copy of the following papers:
Permanent/Temporary Residence;
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Original copy of high school academic transcript, Diploma of High
School, Diploma of Middle School;
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Certificates by local authority for those who need financial aid as regulated
at Section I.
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Other papers as required from time to time by ITA Fund for the Future.
ID Card, Register of
4. Deadline for submission: at the beginning of each semester in the year
After completing above procedures, students must submit all of documents to the
Executive Board of ITA Fund For the Future before ............................, 2013.
III. Period of payment
After six (06) months from the graduation date, Party B is obliged to repay debts
to Party A in following schedule:
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1. In case Party B is provided a loan of 101-150 million for payment of tuition, Party
B is obliged to repay all of the loan to Party A within a maximum period of five
(05) years;
2. In case Party B is provided a loan of 46-100 million for payment of tuition, Party
B is obliged to repay all of the loan to Party A within a maximum period of three
(03) years;
3. In case Party B is provided a loan of 7.5-45 million for payment of tuition, Party B
is obliged to repay all of the loan to Party A within a maximum period of two (02)
years;
Note: Specific schedule shall be based on the loan contract.
B. Loan procedures:
1. Three weeks after the end of a semester, the Department of Academic Affairs
bases on scholarship policy of TTU to prepare and submit a list of students
recommended for scholarship consideration to the Executive Board.
2. After the approval of Executive Board, Department of Academic Affairs sends the
list to the President for scholarship grant.
3. After the approval of scholarship grant, Department of Academic Affairs sends
scholarship grant results to students. At the same time, Department of Academic
Affairs sends the list of students required to pay tuition to Accounting
Department;
4. Accounting Department bases on the list of scholarship grant:
a. To notify students to pay tuition in timely manner.
b. Base on loan conditions, to instruct students to complete procedures for
tuition loan application.
c. To collect tuition and issue invoices to students or the fund.
d. To notify the Department of Academic Affairs the list of students who
haven't paid tuition for submission to the Executive Board for further
action.
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