Policies | Adelphi University

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Academic Forgiveness Readmission

Core principles and standards with respect to academic forgiveness and readmission for students at Adelphi University.

Academic Freedom

Academic freedom is valued very highly at Adelphi; nevertheless, the University is disinclined to see the concept abused.

Academic Integrity

This policy sets forth core principles and standards with respect to academic integrity for students at Adelphi University.

Academic Transcript Policy

The University maintains in perpetuity an academic transcript of a student’s attempted coursework.

Adjunct Faculty

Defines the appointment and reappointment process, types of adjunct faculty, as well as related workload policies during appointment.

Animal Care and Use

This policy outlines the principles that govern the humane conduct of activities involving live animals.

Archives and Special Collections Policy

Adelphi University Archives and Special Collections (UASC) serves an essential role in capturing, preserving, and maintaining the institutional memory of Adelphi University.

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Budgeting Policy for Sponsored Program Awards

Guidance for development of sponsored program budgets that are in compliance with sponsor requirements and University policy.

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Adelphi University strongly believes that it is the responsibility to ensure that our educational programs and other activities protect and promote the health and safety of our students, our employees, and the environment.

Code of Conduct

The University has developed procedures and policies to safeguard and maintain an environment conducive to the learning process.

Code of Ethics

We are individually responsible to each other for exhibiting in our own actions the highest ethical standards.

Collection Development Policy

The purpose of the Library’s collection development policy is to clearly state the principles which guide the selection, acquisition, renewal and de-selection of Library materials in response to the University’s mission and vision.

Continuing Review of Faculty

The purpose of professional evaluations is to ensure that the educational goals and missions of the University are accomplished and to encourage the improvement of individual professional performance.

Copyrights

Equitable remuneration resulting from copyrighted works where ownership is retained by the University, as well as the conditions under which ownership would be retained.

Costing Policy

Guidance to PI’s and their staff for monitoring costs that are in compliance with sponsor requirements and University policy.

Credit Hour Policy

Adelphi University assigns credit hours to measure a course's instruction time, academic rigor, and required student work.

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Distance Learning Policy

Guidelines to assure the highest educational quality for such distributed learning.

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Effort Reporting Policy for Sponsored Programs

Effort reporting is the process by which the University determines and documents the effort expended on sponsored projects during each reporting period.

Exam/Assignment Absence Policy

The goal of this policy is to effectively balance religious holidays observed by members of the university with the regular academic schedule and requirements of faculty and students.

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Federal Grant Subrecipient Monitoring Policy

Adelphi evaluates and monitors the financial and programmatic performance of Subrecipients, and assesses their capacity to properly manage a Subaward.

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Grading Policy

Adelphi utilizes a letter grading system for instructors to evaluate student competencies and course performance.

Grants and Award Management and Closeout

The policy provides requirements that are intended to facilitate the timely and accurate processing and recording of financial transactions and the management and closeout of sponsored projects.

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Honorary Degree Policy

Honorary degrees are awarded to distinguished individuals who embody Adelphi’s values and demonstrate exceptional achievement.

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Institutional Review Board

Facilitating research and ensuring compliance with requirements.

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Patents

Adelphi University supports innovation through collaborative research partnerships and equitable patent policies that benefit creators and the public.

Posthumous Award of Degree and Certificates Policy

Adelphi University extends sympathy and compassion to families of deceased students nearing completion of their degrees.

Privacy and Release of Student Education Records (FERPA)

Adelphi University is committed to protecting the privacy of student records and to providing notifications to students of their rights.

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Reasonable Accommodation for Extension of Assignment Deadline Policy

Adelphi University recognizes that an extension of assignment deadline may be a reasonable accommodation in certain situations because one’s disability may present challenges with meeting assignment deadlines.

Reasonable Flexibility to Attendance Policy

Adelphi University complies with federal and state disability laws that prohibit discrimination and ensure equal access for qualified persons with disabilities to educational programs, services, housing and activities.

Recognizing Honor and Leadership Societies

This policy outlines how the University recognizes Honor and Leadership Societies.

Reduced Course Load Policy

Depending on the nature and functional limitations of a student’s documented disability, they may be eligible to take less than a full time course load.

Registration Policy

Students must be officially registered at Adelphi to be permitted to attend classes and utilize University resources.

Research Financial Conflict of Interest

To ensure the highest quality research free from bias and financial conflict of interest (FCOI), Adelphi University has designed and implemented the following policy based upon federal guidelines.

Research Misconduct

Adelphi University requires all faculty, students, and staff to adhere to the highest ethical standards in research, as outlined by federal regulations and the Belmont Report.

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Special Collections Collection Development Policy

Special Collections’ primary responsibility is to support the teaching and research of Adelphi University’s faculty, administration, and students. Responsible collecting includes a commitment to provide optimal storage, processing, preservation, and access to special collections materials.

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