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Academic Information and Regulations ,,(mg section contains general policies and procedures governing the academic programs at 1c Colleges. The policies and procedures are in alphabetical order by topic. Students should note aiat, in addition to the policies indicated below, programs and courses may mandate additional requirements. Please review the appropriate program Handbook or course syllabus for further information. Academic Freedom In the spirit of inclusion, Pacific College is committed to providing an environment where differences are embraced to promote full participation and a sense of belonging for all members of this academic community (faculty, students, and staff). This community is entitled to freedom in discussing topics to enhance the student learning process, but they should exercise care to not introduce into their discussions controversial matters which have no relationship to the subject. Faculty members are citizens, members of a learned profession, and officers of an educational institution. When they speak or write as citizens they should be free from institutional censorship or discipline, but their special position in the community imposes commensurate obligations. They should remember that as faculty members and educational representatives, the public may judge their profession and their institution by their statements or actions. They should at all times be accurate, should exercise appropriate restraint, should show respect for the opinions of others, and should make every effort to indicate that they are not speaking for the institution. Actions by faculty, staff, students or visitors which unnecessarily obstruct or interfere with teaching or learning functions or other normal and necessary activities of the college, or which create an imminent threat or danger to persons or property; may constitute grounds for suspension, dismissal, termination or permanent exclusion from the campus. Academic Freedom does not exempt members of the community from consequences of communication and behavior that violates the Pacific College Code of Conduct or law. Academic Responsibility and Professional Ethics Pacific College also recognizes that commitment to every freedom carries with it attendant responsibilities. Membership in this academic community requires that faculty, students, and staff demonstrate an unselfish concern for others by expressing competence, professionalism, and good citizenship to serve students, faculty, and the institution. As a result, he/she should at all times be accurate, exercise proper restraint, show respect for opinions of others, and make every effort to indicate that he/she is not an institutional spokesperson. Members of the academic community are urged to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and discuss opportunities for improvement during the shared governance process. Academic Honesty Students are expected to follow ethical standards in preparing and presenting material that demonstrates their level of knowledge and is used in determining grades. Such standards are based on honesty and integrity. • Cheating, defined as using notes, aids, or the help of other students on tests or exams, or misreporting or altering the data in laboratory or research projects involving the collection of data is not permitted. • Students shall not furnish materials or information in order to enable another student to plagiarize or cheat. Pacific College 2020-2021 Catalog 31