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All students are expected to attend class. Missing a class for any reason will be regarded as an absence. No "notes" will be
sent to faculty.
When a faculty member feels that a student is missing too many classes, the faculty may initiate a notification warning the
student of such. This notification is sent to the student through their MyVU email account. This notification process can
occur twice and is designed to encourage the student to be successful in class through proper attendance.
Before dropping a student for non-attendance, the faculty member will attempt to contact the student to discuss any
attendance problem. Also, the faculty member should contact the Dean of Students' Office for information that the student
has filed concerning his/her absences. The last day for faculty to withdraw students for non-attendance is the Friday prior to
the last full week of classes before final examinations during each semester.
The instructor will initiate the Withdrawal from Class for Non-Attendance through the TAPS system. The Dean of Students
Office will then be responsible for notifying the student by mail.
Students may appeal a drop from class for non-attendance in the following manner:
1.
Students may set an appointment with the faculty member issuing the drop in an effort to resolve the withdrawal from
class. If the student is reinstated back in the class, the faculty member should inform the Dean of Students' Office of
such so that the drop can be cleared from the student's record. - or -
2.
A student must complete a Drop Petition Appeal Form within three business days of notification of the drop. During
the drop notification interview, the student will receive information concerning the appeal process and the required
Appeal Form. With the student present, the faculty member issuing the drop, a representative of the division, and the
Dean of Students and Director of Student Services (Jasper Campus) will review the petition for appeal. The decision of
this committee will be based on the faculty member's evaluation, information concerning the student's progress and
likelihood for success by continuing in the class.
A student seeking the privilege of making up examinations
or other work missed because of an absence may file a request for
the make-up privilege in the Dean of Students Office. This request form, with a statement concerning the absence information that
the student has filed, will be sent to the faculty member. Except in cases of absences caused by approved and required University
activities (mentioned above), it is the faculty member's responsibility to give permission to make up work.
Policy and Procedure for the Withdrawal of Students
with Serious Psychological Problems
A student will be subject to withdrawal from any class or University Housing, if it is determined, by clear and convincing
evidence that the student is suffering from serious psychological problems and, as a result of this problem:
1.
Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which poses danger of causing physical harm to self or other and/or
2.
Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which would cause significant property damage, or directly and
substantially impedes the lawful activities of others and/or
3.
Engages in behavior which severely impairs his/her ability to function within the University environment. A student
accused of violating University Disciplinary regulations may be diverted from the disciplinary process and subject to
these standards and procedures if the student, as a result of serious psychological problems:
a.
Lacks the capacity to respond to the pending disciplinary changes, or
b.
Did not know the nature of wrongfulness of the conduct at the time of the offense.
Policy on Public Speaking, Leaflet Distribution, and Demonstrations
Vincennes University support the right of the University community to engage in public speaking, leaflet distribution, and
demonstrations provided such activities do not disrupt normal activities or infringe upon the rights of others. Members of
the University community are defined for purposes of this policy as University students, employees, and registered student
organizations. Public speaking is defined for purposes of this policy as speech directed to a general audience, nonspecific
person, or directed to specific persons at random.
The University will not allow behavior that violates freedom of speech, choice, assembly or movement of other individuals
or organizations. In short, responsible dissent carries with it sensitivity for the civil rights of others. Accordingly, the
University will take whatever steps it deems necessary to:
Protect the right of any member of the University community to demonstrate and publicly proclaim any view,
however unpopular; and
Protect the freedom of speech, assembly, and movement of any individual or group that is the object of the
demonstration.
