Executive MBA Program Student Handbook 2019-20 EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 Welcome to the Executive MBA Program. We are sure your experience in the Executive Program will be a rewarding one and look forward to working with you. As part of our commitment to providing managers with an outstanding educational experience, we have developed a Student Handbook exclusively for participants in the Simon School’s Executive MBA Program. This handbook is designed to provide you with information you will need to know as a student in the program. In addition to administrative policies and procedures, it provides helpful information about the Simon School and other parts of the University. If you require further detail, please contact the Executive Programs office. Student Handbook Adherence Violators of the policies and guidelines in the Executive MBA Student Handbook and Official Bulletin: Regulations Concerning Graduate Study are subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the publications. Information in this handbook is accurate as of August 2019. The Simon School reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, procedures, curricula or other matters announced in this publication at any time. This handbook is an information resource intended to complement the Official Bulletin and Regulations Concerning Graduate Study (available on line at http://www.rochester.edu/GradBulletin/ ) and other University of Rochester publications. All policies in this handbook are supplemental to the general policies of the University and, in cases of conflict, the University’s policies will have precedence. TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION Student Handbook Adherence .................................................................................5 Simon School Mission and Philosophy ...................................................................5 Simon School Administration ..................................................................................5 Structure of the Executive Programs Office ............................................................6 ACADEMIC AND GRADING INFORMATION Academic Integrity .............................................................................................. 7-8 Non-Academic Misconduct .....................................................................................8 Degree Requirements ...............................................................................................9 Previous or Transfer Credit ......................................................................................9 Grading System ........................................................................................................9 Grade Distribution Policy ......................................................................................10 Midterm Exams ......................................................................................................10 Final Exams ...........................................................................................................10 Exam Rescheduling ...............................................................................................10 Grade Posting .........................................................................................................10 Grade Change Requests .........................................................................................11 Extra Coursework or Exam Retakes ......................................................................11 Grades of 'E' ...........................................................................................................11 Repeating Courses .................................................................................................11 Academic Difficulties and Academic Standards Committee .................................12 Withdrawal or Leave of Absence .................................................................... 13-14 Policy on Refunds of Student Charges for Change of Status ................................14 Transfer to Part-time Status ...................................................................................15 Dean's List ..............................................................................................................15 Beta Gamma Sigma ...............................................................................................15 Hugh Whitney Award and International Outstanding Student Award ..................15 Complimentary Courses for Alumni ......................................................................15 UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES University Standards of Conduct ...........................................................................16 Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment ....................................................17 Religious Observance ............................................................................................17 Tobacco-Free Campus ...........................................................................................17 2 STUDENT INFORMATION Blackboard: Course Web Sites .............................................................................18 Blackboard: Executive MBA Site .........................................................................18 Building Access .....................................................................................................18 Closing Due to Inclement Weather ........................................................................19 Course Evaluations ................................................................................................19 Disability Resources ..............................................................................................20 Electronic Mail ......................................................................................................20 Etiquette .................................................................................................................21 Handouts and Readings .........................................................................................21 Homework ..............................................................................................................21 Hybrid Learning Model and Synchronous Saturdays ............................................21 ID Cards .................................................................................................................22 Identification Numbers ..........................................................................................22 Immunization .........................................................................................................22 Laptop Computers and Software ...........................................................................22 Lockers ...................................................................................................................23 Lost and Found ......................................................................................................23 Mail Folders ...........................................................................................................23 Net ID and Simon Credentials ...............................................................................23 Pre-Work ................................................................................................................23 Registration ............................................................................................................24 Review Sessions ....................................................................................................24 Rosters ...................................................................................................................24 Simon Technology Services ..................................................................................24 Student Accounts and Registration ........................................................................25 Study Rooms ..........................................................................................................25 Study Teams ...........................................................................................................26 Textbooks ...............................................................................................................27 Transcripts .............................................................................................................27 Tuition Payment .....................................................................................................27 Tutors .....................................................................................................................29 Weekend Message .................................................................................................29 Wireless Network...................................................................................................29 Zoom ......................................................................................................................28 3 CLASS-DAY INFORMATION Attendance .............................................................................................................29 Class Day Schedule ...............................................................................................29 Exam Rooms ..........................................................................................................30 Meals ......................................................................................................................30