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 NEW ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY ON ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
 All instances of proven academic misconduct will be subject to one of the
following sanctions:
 Deferred Separation: Reflects that a student is clearly in violation of the Code
of Academic Conduct, and that any further incidents will likely result in
Suspension. However, the student gives up his right to a formal hearing if
referred again for any kind of academic misconduct. SJA meets with the student
to hear what he/she has to say, reviews all the evidence, and then makes the
decision.
 Suspension is, obviously, when a student is not permitted to enroll at UC Davis
for a period of time. At Davis, Suspensions are always for a minimum of one
quarter -- but they can be as long as two years.
 Dismissal is when a student is permanently expelled from UC Davis.
 Be honest at all times.
 Act fairly toward others. For example, do not disrupt or seek an unfair advantage over others by
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cheating, or by talking or allowing eyes to wander during exams.
Take group as well as individual responsibility for honorable behavior. Collectively, as well as
individually, make every effort to prevent and avoid academic misconduct, and report acts of
misonduct that you witness.
Do not submit the same work in more than one class. Unless otherwise specified by the instructor,
all work submitted to fulfill course requirements must be work done by the student specifically for
that course. This means that work submitted for one course cannot be used to satisfy requirements of
another course unless the student obtains permission from the instructor.
Unless permitted by the instructor, do not work with others on graded coursework, including
in class and take-home tests, papers, or homework assignments. When an instructor specifically
informs students that they may collaborate on work required for a course, the extent of the
collaboration must not exceed the limits set by the instructor.
Know what plagiarism is and take steps to avoid it. When using the words or ideas of another,
even if paraphrased in your own words, you must cite your source. Students who are confused about
whether a particular act constitutes plagiarism should consult the instructor who gave the
assignment.
Know the rules - ignorance is no defense. Those who violate campus rules regarding academic
misconduct are subject to disciplinary sanctions, including suspension and dismissal.
• Clearly inform students of course and grading requirements, and of standards of scholarship
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and conduct to be observed on assignments.
Use examination and assignment formats that discourage academic misconduct.
In cooperation with the administration (campus, college and department), try to minimize
problems arising from crowded examination conditions. Alternate seating should be provided
during examinations when possible.
Call attention to the Code of Academic Conduct and take other steps to reinforce a sense of
honesty and integrity in students.
Tell students how to report violations of the Code.
Monitor examinations. A monitor is an individual (instructor, teaching assistant or designated
student) who is present in the room during examinations to answer students' questions and to assist
students in their efforts to follow the Code of Academic Conduct. A monitor who observes students
violating the Code can tell them to cease, record their names, and report them to the Office of
Student Judicial Affairs. Students cannot be prevented from completing an examination simply
because it is suspected that they have cheated.
Use grades to evaluate academic performance, not as punishment for unethical behavior.
Under Academic Senate Regulation 550, a grade of "0" or "F" may be assigned to examinations or
assignments on which cheating, plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty is admitted or
determined to have occurred by proper adjudication. If the student admits or is determined after
adjudication to have committed a violation of the Code of Academic Conduct which does not involve
dishonesty, the faculty member may assign an appropriate grade penalty for the misconduct.
 Course Descriptions
 Syllabus
 Course Prerequisites
 Testing out of a core class
 Planned class changes and cancellations
 Credit for courses: 1 hr of credit = 50 minutes in class
 Laptops, the internet, and cell phones
• Instructor name, office hours, and contact information;
• Course title, subject and number; Class dates, times, and locations; Purpose/goals of course;
• Topics to be covered and amount and kind of work required; A schedule of readings, assignments, tests,
and due dates;
• Grading criteria and procedures, including weighting of assignments/tests; definition of
participation, attendance requirements. NOTE: lack of attendance cannot, by itself be used to fail a
student. If attendance is related to a portion of the grade (e.g., class participation), it can affect the
grade through that portion of the grade only.
• Course expectations for respectful classroom participation and behavior to enhance student learning;
• Rules regarding plagiarism, appropriate paraphrase, and citation format;
• Guidelines for the amount of collaboration permitted on graded coursework;
• Rules for examinations (e.g., no talking, closed/open-book or notes, no leaving exam room without
permission, alternate seating);
• Requirements for obtaining extensions of time (if permitted) and documenting absences; and
• Policies and procedures for requesting re-grading of tests or assignments, if any.
• AACSB LEARNING OBJECTIVES
 http://www.aacsb.edu/
 STEP 1:
 At the start of each quarter, provide at least three program learning goals for
each your course(s). The goals are listed on the website. Use these goals only!
 During the course of the quarter, faculty will develop measures to test whether
students are achieving the chosen program goal(s). Students will be rated on
a “Pass/No Pass” (1 or 0) basis for each goal.
 STEP 2:
 About two weeks before the end of the quarter, faculty will be sent a spreadsheet
template. You need to fill in the data pertaining to each student, the pass/nopass data. The spreadsheet is due at the end of the quarter along with your
grades.
1. Study and apply the principles of leadership.
2. Communicate effectively in oral form.
3. Communicate effectively in written form.
4. Use modern technologies to effectively learn and communicate.
5. Understand group dynamics and become a contributing team member.
6. Understand and appreciate the impact of demographic and cultural diversity.
7. Use team building skills to accomplish group tasks.
8. Appreciate how ethical considerations enter into business decisions.
9. Develop an awareness of ethical issues in an area related to career choice.
10. Recognize problems and opportunities.
11. Be able to critically analyze alternatives.
12. Analyze data and possess proficiency in the use of data.
13. Integrate functional areas of business when analyzing problems.
14. Understand the impact of the international dimension on business decisions.
15. Understand the political, legal, and social environment in which business operates.
 Disability academic accommodations
Students requesting academic accommodations: The first time a student requests
accommodation at UCD, s/he must meet with a Student Disability Center (SDC)
counselor two weeks before the start of the quarter to establish eligibility
Every quarter in which an accommodation is requested, the student should:
a) submit an online request for accommodation approximately two weeks before
the quarter begins
b) contact the instructor to make alternative arrangements
c) create a written agreement with the instructor regarding the specific
accommodation logistics
B. Informal accommodations arranged by a student and instructors without SDC
authorization are not permitted
 Student Registration Policies: Students register for classes online via our Registration and
Payment system, RaPS. Once registered, students will be listed on your course roster. Students who
do not appear on your course rosters are not permitted to attend your class. GSM policy strictly
prohibits auditing of courses.
 With limited exceptions, non-GSM graduate students may be given permission to enroll in full-time
elective courses. Students inquiring should be directed to the GSM Registrar.
 Cross-Registration Policy: The GSM allows students to cross-register in courses outside their
home campus based on availability (i.e. a full-time student may enroll in a Sacramento/Bay Area
course or vice versa). Students with questions should be directed to the GSM Registrar.
 Independent Study: A student may design a course of independent study (299/499) and approach
you as a faculty member to sponsor the project. GSM policy does not permit visiting faculty or
lecturers to supervise independent studies projects. For such requests, please refer students to a
faculty member or the Graduate Advisor.
 Waitlisted Students: Once a course is full, students who register for that class will be automatically
added to the waitlist. The only way to be added into a course once it is full, is through the waitlist.
Registered students will need to drop the course in order for a waitlisted student to be added.
Waitlist questions can be directed to the Academic and Student Services staff.
 Add/Drop: Students must use the RaPS course registration system to add or drop
 Proctoring:
 Staff are not allowed to proctor exams
 Staff may hand out and collect make-up exams, but
are not expected to sit in the exam room or answer
any questions during the exam
 Final Exams :
 Not required by UC Davis Academic Senate Rules
 If given, they are assigned a time during finals week
 Exam times listed in RaPS
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 Missed Classes
 Make-ups
 Always call your program manager if you are going
to be late or miss a scheduled class section.
 It is preferred that cancelled classes due to faculty
absence be made up in some fashion.
1. Grading norms and rules
GSM Course Grading Standards (same for both core and elective courses)
Standards for grades awarded in GSM courses are as follows:
A+, A premium grade, awarded in rare instances when a student has performed far
above the standard expected for a class.
A, A-: Awarded to students for outstanding performance, well above the standard for
completion of the class.
B+, B: Awarded to students who have fully met all the requirements of the class.
B- and lower: Given to students whose performance in a class has been deficient. Bindicates deficiencies but a basic understanding of class material. Grades of C+ and
lower indicate serious deficiencies in performance.
These grades are given on an absolute basis, with no specific proportion expected.
2. Grade submission
3. Online course evaluations
4. AACSB final submissions
1. Syllabi, Textbooks & Textpaks
2. SmartSite and access
3. Instructional Support (reproductions, Process for
returning materials to students, etc.)
4. Technology support
5. Guest speakers
1. GSM online faculty resource webpages
2. Student Disability Center – Information for Faculty on Accommodating Students
with Disabilities
3. Online resources from the library
4. Associate Dean Kim Elsbach
5. Academic Operations and Planning (AcOpP)
6. Project and Instructional Resources (PIRO) – instructional@gsm.ucdavis.edu
7. UCD Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (cetl@ucdavis.edu or 530752-6050)
8. RAPS