Expectations of Students, Faculty, and Staff
The right of sharing in the privileges of a graduate degree at Faulkner University involves the recognition and acceptance of mutual responsibilities. These include the recognition of the authority of the administration and faculty of Faulkner University over all procedures, policies, and guidelines for governing the graduate degree programs.
Certain standards of integrity are expected to be met by students, faculty, and staff, and are stated here for self-discipline and support by all members of the Faulkner University community. Each may expect of the other honesty in all relationships, responsibilities, and tasks; integrity and good stewardship in all financial obligations and dealings; conscientious concern for each other in matters of personal habits, attitudes, and actions; demonstration of a spirit which recognizes the Lordship of Christ and expresses Biblical love for God and man; and appreciation for the campus of Faulkner University and a stewardship concern for maintaining both its natural and physical facilities.
Evidence of conspicuous or persistent failures in moral responsibility will lead to disciplinary action that may result in suspension or dismissal from Faulkner University.
Academic and Financial Responsibilities
Faulkner University and the respective colleges therein are dedicated to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes in which they are enrolled, except for cases of illness or other valid reasons. Notification to the professor and/or the respective college is expected in such cases.
Students who have not met, or made satisfactory arrangements to meet all financial obligations to Faulkner University, including fees and fines, may not be permitted to take final examinations. No diploma, transcript or letter of recommendation will be released, nor will action be taken in regard to placement, until such time as all financial obligations have been met. Students will graduate only after their debts to the University have been paid, or arrangements satisfactory to the University have been agreed upon.
Evidence of conspicuous or persistent failures in moral responsibility will lead to disciplinary action that may result in suspension or dismissal from Faulkner University.
Conduct Regulations
In matters of personal conduct, students are expected to behave as responsible citizens in a Christian community. A student’s application for admission constitutes acceptance of the objectives and regulations of the University. The University reserves the right to dismiss a student when, in its judgment, the general welfare of the University seems to require such action. In all cases, careful attention is given to ensure that “due process” is provided to all students who are charged with violating any University regulation.
Detailed conduct regulations appear in the Student Handbook, published on the University’s website.
Representative of these are the following:
- Students must abide by published conduct codes based on respect and regard within a Christian educational environment.
- The university prohibits the use of tobacco and vaping in any form on campus.
- All student vehicles must be registered with the Department of Campus Safety & Police.
Suspension or other serious disciplinary action may result from the following, on or off campus: possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages (specifically where state laws are violated); illegal use or possession of drugs; stealing; cheating; sexual immorality; sexual harassment; sexual assault; assault; profanity; vulgarity; gambling; dishonesty; hazing; possession and use of firearms, fireworks, or explosive chemicals. While broadly representative, this list is not exhaustive
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