DOCSLIB.ORG

Palo Alto University Undergraduate Student Handbook 2015 - 2016

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Palo Alto University Undergraduate Student Handbook 2015 - 2016 PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015 - 2016 1 The Palo Alto University (PAU) is a private, independent university and professional school of psychology accredited by the: WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100 Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 748-9001 American Psychological Association (APA) Program Consultation and Accreditation 50 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336-5500 PAU practices a nondiscriminatory policy regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, color, religion, religious creed, age, marital status, gender identity, cancer-related or genetic- related medical condition, disability, citizenship status, military service status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance or regulation in admissions, employment and in the administration of its programs and activities. This student handbook and its contents are subject to change without notice as PAU deems necessary and appropriate. All disputes regarding PAU’s compliance with the contents are subject to exclusive resolution under the Institutional Grievance Procedure. This document is maintained on the PAU student portal, and students are expected to keep themselves apprised of any changes and are held responsible for knowledge of these changes. Palo Alto University Main Campus 1791 Arastradero Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 Undergraduate Programs Administrative Offices De Anza College Foothill College College of San Mateo 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. 12345 El Monte Road 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014 Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 San Mateo, CA 94402 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY PROFILE .................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 Core Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Core Values and Guiding Principles ................................................................................................................... 7 2.0 PROGRAM ACCREDITATION ............................................................................................................................ 8 3.1 The Executive Council ....................................................................................................................................... 8 3.2 The Faculty Senate ............................................................................................................................................ 9 3.3 The Student Councils ......................................................................................................................................... 9 3.4 Campus Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 9 3.5 Family Educational Rights and Privaey Act of 1974 ........................................................................................... 9 4.0 INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES AND CAMPUS DIVERSITY ...................................................................................... 10 4.1 Commitment to Diversity ................................................................................................................................ 10 4.2 Statement of Nondiscrimination ..................................................................................................................... 11 4.3 Accommodation of Students with Disabilities ................................................................................................ 11 4.4 Safety Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 12 4.5 Harassment Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 12 4.6 Sexual Misconduct Policy ................................................................................................................................ 13 4.7 Dual Relationships Policy ................................................................................................................................ 14 4.8 Email Policy ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 4.9 Computer and Network Usage Policy.............................................................................................................. 14 4.10 Social Media Policy .......................................................................................................................................... 15 4.11 Complaint Review Process .............................................................................................................................. 15 4.12 Non-Retaliation Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 16 4.13 Policy on Part-Time Faculty Acting as Therapists for PAU Students ................................................................ 16 4.14 Teach-Out Policy ............................................................................................................................................. 17 5.0 INSTITUTIONAL GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ..................................................... 18 5.1 Procedures for Initiating Grievances ............................................................................................................... 18 5.2 Informal Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 18 5.3 Formal Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 19 5.4 Arbitration ....................................................................................................................................................... 19 6.0 PROBATION, SUSPENSION, AND DISMISSAL ................................................................................................. 19 6.1 Academic Misconduct ..................................................................................................................................... 20 6.2 Student Conduct ............................................................................................................................................. 21 6.3 Academic Probation ........................................................................................................................................ 21 6.4 Suspension ...................................................................................................................................................... 22 6.5 Academic Dismissal ......................................................................................................................................... 22 3 6.6 Suspension/Dismissal Procedures ................................................................................................................... 23 6.7 Appeals ............................................................................................................................................................ 23 7.0 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................... 23 7.1 Policy on Religious Holidays ............................................................................................................................ 23 7.2 Books and Test Materials ................................................................................................................................ 23 7.3 Registration Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 24 7.4 Continuous Enrollment Policy ......................................................................................................................... 24 7.5 Undergraduate Tuition 2015/2016 ................................................................................................................. 24 7.6 Transcript Request .......................................................................................................................................... 24 7.7 Course/Program Withdrawal .......................................................................................................................... 24 7.8 Interruption of Degree Programs .................................................................................................................... 26 7.9 Independent Study .......................................................................................................................................... 27 7.10 Faculty/Course Evaluations ............................................................................................................................. 27 7.11 Academic Advisors .........................................................................................................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 2019-2020 Catalog & Student Handbooks
    2019-2020 Catalog & Student Handbooks 1 Disclosure Statement This Catalog and its contents are subject to change without notice as the School deems necessary and appropriate. Updates will be posted in an electronic format on the website at the following links: http://www.paloaltou.edu/admissions/admissions-resources/catalog http://www.paloaltou.edu/institutional-policies All disputes regarding School compliance with the contents are subject to exclusive resolution under the Institutional Grievance Procedure. Students are provided a copy of this document at the time of enrollment and this document is maintained on the PAU website at http://www.paloaltou.edu. Students are expected to keep themselves apprised of any changes, and are held responsible for knowledge of them. 2 Table of Contents Section I: Information About Palo Alto University (PAU) - page 5 1. Introduction to Palo Alto University 2. Mission, Vision, & Values 3. Accreditation 4. Institutional & Program Learning Goals 5. History 6. Locations 7. Board of Trustees 8. Administration 9. Faculty 10. Staff 11. Governance Section II: General Information About PAU - page 36 1. Tuition & Fees 2. Financial Aid 3. Registration 4. Library 5. Computer Lab 6. Military & Veteran Services 7. Students With Disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act-ADA) 8. International Students 9. Voter Registration 10. Student Health Insurance Plan 11. PAU Alert-Emergency Notification System 12. Student Employment at PAU 13. Graduation & Commencement 14. Canvas Learning Management System Section III: Academic Programs - page 58 1. Bachelors Degrees ● B.S. in Business Psychology ● B.S. in Psychology & Social Action 2. Masters Degrees ● M.A. in Counseling Psychology ● M.S. in Psychology 3.
    [Show full text]
  • 2017-18 Psyd Student Handbook.Pdf
    STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-18 Revised August 2017 PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium Clinical Training Program 1 | Page Palo Alto University (PAU) is a private, free-standing professional school of psychology. PAU is accredited by the following institutions: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Ralph Wolff, Ph.D., Executive Director 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100 Alameda, California 94501 (510) 748-9001 The PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium is accredited by: American Psychological Association (APA) Jacqueline Remondet Wall, Ph.D., Director Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 750 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336-5579/E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.apa.org/accreditation PAU practices a nondiscriminatory policy regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, color, religion, religious creed, age, marital status, gender identity, cancer-related or genetic-related medical condition, disability, citizenship status, military service status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation in admissions and employment, and in the administration of its programs and activities. This Student Handbook and its contents are subject to change without notice as the School deems necessary and appropriate. All disputes regarding School compliance with the contents are subject to exclusive resolution under the Institutional Grievance Procedure. Students are provided a copy of this document at time of enrollment and this document is maintained on the PAU website at http://www.paloaltou.edu. Students are expected to keep themselves apprised of any changes, and are held responsible for knowledge of them. 2 | Page TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Palo Alto University profile .............................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Articulation Agreement2016
    Transfer University Partnerships Articulation Agreements Articulation agreements are formal partnerships between Foothill and De Anza Colleges and four-year institutions that outline specific courses and grades completed at our colleges that will transfer to the university. These partnerships provide a simplified transfer process for transfer students. *Guaranteed Transfer Admission is available to international students. ^Preferred Transfer Admission is available to international students. #Pathway Program available to international students University of California (UC) - 10 campuses UC Berkeley#, UC Davis*, UC Irvine*, UCLA^, UC Merced*, UC Riverside*, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara*, UC Santa Cruz*, UC San Francisco (School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy)UC. California State University (CSU or Cal State) - 22 campuses Guaranteed Transfer Admission to a CSU campus is guaranteed for students who complete an AA-T degree. Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal State Channel Islands, Chico State, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State East Bay, Fresno State, Cal State Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State Monterey Bay, Cal State Northridge, Sacramento State, Cal State San Bernardino, Cal State San Marcos, Cal State Stanislaus, Humboldt State, San Diego State, San Francisco State, San JoséCSU State University, Sonoma State. California Private Universities Academy of Art University Loyola Marymount University Alliant International University Mills College* Azusa Pacific University Menlo College* Biola University National Hispanic University Cal Lutheran University National University California College of the Arts Notre Dame de Namur University^ California Institute of Technology Pacific Oaks Chapman University Palo Alto University* Cogswell College* Pepperdine University Defense Language Institute St.
    [Show full text]
  • Palo Alto University Position Description
    Palo Alto University Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs A nonprofit university at the forefront of psychology and counseling seeks a collaborative academic strategist to: . build upon and advance PAU’s inclusive excellence in research, teaching, practice, and student achievement; . lead a data-driven enrollment management plan that is based on knowledge of the leading edge of disciplinary scholarship to inform academic program development; . drive public recognition of PAU’s academic strengths, the breadth of research and faculty commitment to generating knowledge; and, . facilitate continued examination of university practices and policies with the goal of creating an equitable and inclusive university. Palo Alto University seeks a scholarly leader with intellectual vision, a collegial and collaborative leadership style, and the energy and integrity to inspire the diverse university community to new levels of excellence. Candidates should have a history of academic leadership; the ability to build and cultivate consensus among various stakeholder groups; accomplishment in creating and supporting a climate of understanding and mutual respect; and a deep and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The provost and vice president for academic affairs reports to the president and is the chief academic officer of the university. The provost is a key member of the President’s cabinet, which includes the vice president for institutional effectiveness, analysis and planning; vice president for continuing and professional studies; vice president for business affairs and chief financial officer; vice president for external affairs; dean of students; director of development; and the director of board and president operations. The cabinet serves as a group of trusted advisors to the president and assists her in university-wide strategy development and implementation.
    [Show full text]
  • ARS Alamo Colleges American Institutes for Research American River College Am
    **Institutions as of 8/18/17** Adelphi University Agricultural Research Service ‐ ARS Alamo Colleges American Institutes for Research American River College American Student Assistance American University AmeriCorps Antelope Valley College Antioch University, Santa Barbara Apollidon Learning Aramark Archbishop Mitty High School Arizona State University Armstrong Atlantic State University Association Community College Trustees Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities Azusa Pacific University Bakersfield College Ball State University Baylor University Broward College Bunker Hill Community College Butte College California Community Colleges California Lutheran University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University Channel Islands California State University System Office California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Chico California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, East Bay California State University, Fresno California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Bernardino California State University, San Marcos California State University, Stanislaus Casa de Esperanza Case Western Reserve University Cerritos
    [Show full text]
  • Undergraduate Transfer Book
    UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER BOOK paloaltou.edu | Silicon Valley, CA INSIDE Why PAU? ....................................................................2–3 Flexible formats ...........................................................4–5 BS Business Psychology .............................................6–7 BS Psychology and Social Action .............................8–9 Which degree is for you? ...........................................10–11 Student life ...................................................................12–13 Affordability .................................................................14–15 Transfer made easy .....................................................16–17 Facts and statistics ......................................................18–19 Contact us ....................................................................20 1 What are my degree choices? SO MANY QUESTIONS... What kinds of Can I afford it? careers will I be Can I get a qualified for? scholarship or grant? Is it easy to How can I get my transfer? bachelor’s degree in the shortest possible time? 2 paloaltou.edu ...WE’VE GOT THE ANSWERS Palo Alto University is a private, independent Palo Alto University is the answer for university focused on psychology and the students who… behavioral sciences. Founded in 1975 as the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, the Î share our passion for the social and university has been accredited since 1989. behavioral sciences We began offering undergraduate programs in 2006 and changed our name to Palo Alto Î desire a high
    [Show full text]
  • List of All Postsecondary Institutions in the Seven-County Bay Area
    List of All Postsecondary Institutions in the Seven-County Bay Area In 2012, by our best estimate, the Bay Area was home to over 300 postsecondary institutions. Data for the study were collected from the following public, nonprofit, and for-profit institutions. A-1 TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL AB TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL ACADEMY FOR SALON PROFESSIONALS ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY ACADEMY OF CHINESE CULTURE AND HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY OF INTUITION MEDICINE & ENERGY MEDICINE UNIVERSITY ACADEMY OF TRUCK DRIVING ACADEMYX ACUPRESSURE INSTITUTE ACUPUNCTURE AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE COLLEGE-BERKELEY ADVANCE ENGLISH ACADEMY ADVANCED PRO NURSING INSTITUTE ADVANCED VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ENGLISH AMERICAN BAPTIST SEMINARY OF THE WEST AMERICAN CAREQUEST AMERICAN CENTURY COLLEGE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER AMERICAN HEALTH EDUCATION AMERICAN TRUCK SCHOOL AMFASOFT CORPORATION ANDREW UNIVERSITY ANIMATION MENTOR AREA TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL ARGOSY UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA ARRIBA JUNTOS ASHER COLLEGE AU LAC INSTITUTE AVALON SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY-ALAMEDA AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE AYUVIDYA COLLEGE OF AMERICA BABSON COLLEGE BAUMAN COLLEGE BAY AREA CENTER FOR WALDORF TEACHER TRAINING BAY AREA COLLEGE OF NURSING BAY AREA HAIR INSTITUTE BAY AREA MEDICAL ACADEMY BAY AREA VIDEO COALITION BAY CITIES BIBLE COLLEGE BAY COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA BELLAKEN CAREER CENTER BENTHAM COLLEGE BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE BERLITZ LANGUAGE CENTER
    [Show full text]
  • Inner Resources Center Training Programs Lynn C
    Inner Resources Center Training Programs Lynn C. Waelde, Ph.D. Founder and Director, Inner Resources Center Professor, Palo Alto University Adjunct Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine Licensed Psychologist PSY 17311 What is Inner Resources for Stress (IR)? A proven mindfulness and meditation training program to improve wellness and personal effectiveness Acceptable, safe, feasible, and effective for a broad range of people and settings How are the IR programs different from other mindfulness trainings? Enhanced mindfulness includes breath-focused imagery and mantra repetition for cognitive support Techniques and training methods are matched to the needs and capacities of diverse participants Participants show excellent adherence to daily practice More IR daily practice is associated with better outcomes Easy-to-follow week-by-week manual rapidly improves mindfulness skills starting from the first day How are IR programs and IR mindfulness techniques used? As a wellness intervention for healthy (and stressed!) people Professional and executive training to improve self-awareness and interpersonal effectiveness To promote mindfulness and self-care skills among therapists and other providers As an intervention for persons coping with clinical issues or adversity As a psychotherapy or clinical treatment component or adjunct Things to know about clinical and other applications of IR: IR programs are tailored for the specific implementations at each site IR providers match mindfulness techniques to the individualized
    [Show full text]
  • 2014-15 Catalog
    Palo Alto University Palo Palo Alto University 1791 Arastradero Road Palo Alto University Palo Alto, CA 94304-1337 Ph: (800) 818-6136 Fax: (650) 433-3888 2014-2015 Catalog 2014-2015 Catalog 2014_Cover.indd 2-3 8/13/14 10:18 PM PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY 2014-15 CATALOG 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Graduate Fellowships (Grants) ........................................................................27 Federal Pell Grants (Undergraduate students) ................................................27 Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (Undergraduate students) ..............27 SECTION I – INTRODUCTION TO .............................................................13 Student Employment ........................................................................................28 Student Loans ..................................................................................................28 PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY (PAU) Satisfactory Academic Progress:......................................................................29 SAP Standards for Graduate Programs ...........................................................29 Palo Alto University Profile ......................................................................15 Cumulative Minimum Grade Point Average: .................................................29 Overview...........................................................................................................15 Average Credit Units per Quarter (Full time students only): ........................30 Core Purpose ...................................................................................................15
    [Show full text]
  • California Colleges & Universities
    California Colleges & Universities California Community Colleges California State University University of California Independent Colleges & Universities Produced by: and ICC The California GEAR UP Program and the California Education Round Table Intersegmental Coordinating Committee (ICC) are pleased to provide you with this guide to California colleges and universities. We encourage you to Table of Contents use it with students, families, and your California middle school colleagues 113 Community in developing a college- Colleges going culture. For ad- ditional copies or further California information, please 23 State contact California GEAR University UP at 916-681-6933 or www.castategearup.org University or ICC at 916-324-8593 of or www.certicc.org. 10 California We hope that you will share this resource with Independent middle school colleagues 81 Colleges and and friends. Universities C A L I F O R N I A C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E S California Community Butte College Colleges Chancellor’s Office 3536 Butte Campus Drive 1102 Q Street Oroville, CA 95965-8399 Sacramento, CA 95814 (530) 895-2511 (916) 445-8752 www.butte.edu www.cccco.edu Cabrillo College College of Alameda 6500 Soquel Drive 555 Atlantic Avenue Aptos, CA 95003-3119 Alameda, CA 94501-2109 (831) 479-6100 (510) 522-7221 www.cabrillo.edu www.alameda.peralta.edu Canada College Allan Hancock College 4200 Farm Hill Boulevard 800 South College Drive Redwood City, CA 94061-1099 Santa Maria, CA 93454-6368 (650) 306-3100 (805) 922-6966 www.canadacollege.edu www.hancockcollege.edu College of the Canyons American River College 26455 North Rockwell Canyon Rd.
    [Show full text]
  • 2015-16 Catalog
    Palo Alto University Palo Palo Alto University 1791 Arastradero Road Palo Alto University Palo Alto, CA 94304-1337 Ph: (800) 818-6136 Fax: (650) 433-3888 2015-2016 Catalog 2015-2016 Catalog 2015_Cover.indd 2-3 8/16/15 4:47 PM PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY 2015-16 CATALOG 1 PAU_2015_2016_Catalog_R9.indd 1 9/4/15 2:29 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Services .........................................................................................35 Parking and Handicapped Parking ...................................................................35 School Setting .................................................................................................35 SECTION I – INTRODUCTION TO ..............................................................18 Tuition and Fees ..........................................................................................36 Tuition and Fees 2015-2016 Academic Year ...................................................36 ALO LTO NIVERSITY P A U (PAU) 2015-2016 Per Unit Rate .................................................................................37 Bachelor of Science Degrees ...........................................................................37 Disclosure Statement.................................................................................19 Palo Alto University Profile Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Social Action .....38 Overview...........................................................................................................19 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
    [Show full text]
  • Palo Alto University Undergraduate Student Handbook 2012 - 2013
    Palo Alto University Undergraduate Student Handbook 2012 - 2013 1 The Palo Alto University (PAU) is a private, independent university and professional University of psychology accredited by: Western Association of Universitys and Colleges (WASC) Ralph Wolff, PhD – Executive Director 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100 Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 748-9001 American Psychological Association (APA) Suan Zlotlow, PhD – Director Program Consultation and Accreditation 50 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336-5500 PAU practices a nondiscriminatory policy regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, color, religion, religious creed, age, marital status, gender identity, cancer- related or genetic-related medical condition, disability, citizenship status, military service status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance or regulation in admissions, employment and in the administration of its programs and activities. This Catalog and its contents are subject to change without notice as PAU deems necessary and appropriate. All disputes regarding PAU’s compliance with the contents are subject to exclusive resolution under the Institutional Grievance Procedure. Students are provided a copy of this document at time of enrollment, and this document is maintained on the PAU website at www.paloaltou.edu. Students are expected to keep themselves apprised of any changes and are held responsible for knowledge of these changes. Palo Alto University Main Campus 1791 Arastradero Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 Undergraduate Programs Administrative Offices at De Anza College at Foothill College 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard 12345 El Monte Road Cupertino, CA 95014 Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 408-864-8637 650-520-3451 2 Table of Contents PAU Undergraduate Programs.......................................................................................................
    [Show full text]