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All Syracuse University faculty, staff, and students are
expected to be familiar with and abide by the
University’s policies.
Each policy has its appropriate procedure.
Each policy provides protection for undergraduate and
graduate students.
http://supolicies.syr.edu
“Syracuse University defines sexual harassment as
unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that relates to
the gender or sexual identity of an individual & that has
the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating or
hostile environment for study, work, or social living.
The policy covers activity both on campus and off.”
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
Syracuse University:
STRONGLY DISCOURAGES sexual relationships between
faculty members or administrators and graduate students, and
between employees and any subordinates whose work they
supervise
If relationship develops, report it to supervisor
PROHIBITS all employees from pursuing sexual
relationships with undergraduate students whom they are
teaching or supervising
Third-party harassment
Fairness
Report Alleged Violation To:
 Supervisors such as: Deans, Department Chairs,
Administrators, Supervisors, etc.
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The Office of Human Resources, including the Office
of Diversity & Resolution Process
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The Affirmative Action Grievance Committee
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Syracuse University is an NCAA school
• NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Governs athletic programs
NCAA rules prohibit University employees from
providing any extra benefit(s) to a currently enrolled
student-athlete (or their family or friends).
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No “Extra Benefits”
This means you may not...
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Give or accept a gift or loan of any type
Type papers, etc.
Provide transportation
Pay for anything (no matter how trivial)
Provide cell phones
Provide ANY benefits not provided to ALL students.
Offer extra credit or grade boosts
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No Gambling.
This means that you may not...
 Gamble or wager on any intercollegiate or professional team.
 Provide information regarding student athletes to parties who may
use this information for gambling related purposes (e.g. an
athlete's grades, sprained ankle, or mental state)
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Report Alleged Violation To:
• The Director of Athletic Compliance or the Assistant Director
of Athletic Compliance.
• The Director of Athletics, an Associate Director of Athletics or
an Assistant Director of Athletics.
• The Faculty Athletics Representative.
“…no student with a disability is denied the benefits
of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise
subjected to discrimination under educational programs
and activities in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504), &
applicable state law.”
DISCLOSURE, ACCOMODATION, CONFIDENTIALITY
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Students with disabilities may choose to self-disclose at
any time.
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An accommodation is an individualized aid, service,
change, or alteration, which is provided to ensure that
individual students with disabilities have architectural and
programmatic access to the University.”
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Disability related information will be treated in a
confidential manner in accordance with federal and state
regulations.
Documentation of a student’s disability should be from an appropriate qualified
professional
Office of Disability Services
Phone: Voice: (315) 443-4498
TDD: (315) 443-1371
E-Mail: odssched@syr.edu
http://disabilityservices.syr.edu/program_overview.php
Final determination as to the appropriateness of an accommodation to the
University setting is evaluated on a case by case basis. Disability related
information will be treated in a confidential manner in accordance with federal and
state regulations.
Universal Design
All Syracuse University teaching assistants and other student
assistants will:
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Appreciate the value of academic integrity.
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Recognize the importance of reporting suspected incidents
of academic dishonesty to the instructor of record.
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Understand that the instructor of record is ultimately
responsible for promoting and monitoring responsible and
ethical behavior and work with the instructor of record to
promote academic integrity.
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Know the course and the instructor’s policy on late
work, citation practices, shared work, testing
procedures, and attendance for your course.
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Explore ways of discouraging academic dishonesty
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Pedagogy not Policing
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If you suspect a violation, it is strongly recommended that
you discuss your concerns with the student.
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The instructor of record is required to report a violation to
the Academic Integrity Coordinator of the college within
five days of deciding if the suspected behavior was a
violation of the policy. For this reason, report the incident
to the instructor immediately.
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The consequences for violations in your classes are up the
instructor of record if you are a teaching assistant.”
Syracuse University fully complies with the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) and with procedures recommended by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and
Admissions Officers. This legislation gives students the following rights with respect to their education
records:
Individual Responsibility
I. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the
University receives a request for access.
II. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are
inaccurate or misleading.
III. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's
education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. Specific
exceptions include:
IV. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by
Syracuse University to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
V. The right to prevent disclosure of any and all types of personally identifiable information that
Syracuse University has designated as "Directory Information."
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Faculty and staff (TAs) are prohibited from sharing a
student’s private and academic information without written
consent from the student. This includes withholding
information from parents and other students.
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In order to preserve the privacy of students, TAs should
avoid emailing grades to students, particularly if the student
is using a non-SU email account. TAs should also avoid
using public areas or “boxes” to collect and return student
materials. TAs should also avoid publicly displaying student
grades. If this practice is done, TAs should not use any
identifying information that could be traced back to the
student.
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Syracuse University recognizes the diverse faith
traditions represented among its campus community
and supports the rights of faculty, staff, and students to
observe according to these traditions. All University
offices are asked to be sensitive to the needs of faculty,
staff, and students who are observing a religious
holiday when scheduling meetings and events.
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Faculty are asked to make appropriate accommodation
for students' observance needs by providing an
opportunity to make up any examination, study, or
work requirement that is missed because of an absence
due to a religious observance, provided the instructor
has been notified no later than the end of the second
week of classes.
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Students are to notify instructors via MySlice. There
is a link under the Student Services/Enrollment.
Good luck and thank you…