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Chapter Two: Academic Standards, Guidelines and ResourcesThis section provides a general guide for academic standards, guidelines and resources. For program information, degree requirements and policies in specific degree programs, the University of Bridgeport Catalog must be consulted (particularly for students in graduate programs; certain programs such as the Chiropractic and Naturopathic Colleges have student Handbooks which contain additional requirements). For other policies and procedures and for additional information, please consult your College Dean or the Provost’s office. ACADEMIC ADVISING SYSTEM Students are assigned an academic advisor upon acceptance to the University. Academic advisors are available for consultation throughout the student's tenure for the purpose of academic advisement and assistance with course selection. Advisors must approve registrations for traditional undergraduates and program or major changes for all students. For assistance with non-academic concerns, professional counselors are available through the University's Counseling Services Department. Students who are unsure of the identity of their academic advisor should consult their academic dean, director or department chair. ACADEMIC HONESTY STANDARDS A high standard of ethical conduct is expected of students in their academic activities. The University does not tolerate cheating in any form. This term is used to include dishonest use of another individual's aid in preparation of written assignments as well as during a classroom testing period. The standard procedures for the preparation of term papers and the like, as established by the English Department, form the basis for decisions in cases of plagiarism (See Definition of Plagiarism). The student must be familiar with those regulations, Disciplinary action will be imposed, not only in cases of detected cheating, but also for violations of such regulations mentioned above. In the latter, a violation of the regulation without consideration of the motive involved will be deemed sufficient cause for action. A student accused by an instructor of academic dishonesty will have his/her name forwarded to the Committee on Academic Honesty. If the student declares innocence, he/she will have a hearing before this Committee. Instructors have the right to determine the appropriate penalty for academic dishonesty in their own classes; generally, however, such acts will result in a failing grade for the assignment and/or the course as a whole. The penalty for subsequent acts of academic dishonesty may include expulsion. Definition of Plagiarism INTENTIONAL AS WELL AS UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE SOURCES AS WELL AS THE USE OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SO-CALLED "RESEARCH PAPERS" WITHOUT FULL RECOGNITION OF THE SOURCE. Students are responsible for distinguishing clearly between their own facts, ideas and conclusions and those of other sources. To use someone else's words, opinions, or conclusions without giving them credit is plagiarism. Students must be able to distinguish their own ideas, conclusions, discoveries, etc., from those read or heard. Check with the professor(s) for the appropriate guidelines that should be followed. ACADEMIC HONORS Students demonstrating integrity and scholastic excellence may be elected to one of the honor societies at the University of Bridgeport. Please refer to the University of Bridgeport Catalog under Academic Regulations and Procedures for more specific information on academic honors and graduation honors. ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER The Academic Resource Center is located in Dana Hall, second floor. The Center provides academic tutoring in a variety of subjects. Students are accepted by appointment or on a walk-in basis. For hours of operation, please call (203) 576-4290. ACADEMIC STATUS It is the responsibility of all students to be aware of their academic standing, and to comply with all requirements set by their college. For concerns and academic questions, consult your academic advisor. Please refer to the University of Bridgeport Catalog under Academic Regulations and Procedures for additional information on academic standing, policies and procedures. ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend classes regularly. The instructor may specify in his/her class outline at the beginning of the semester to what extent attendance will be taken into account when grades are calculated. COMPUTER FACILITIES General purpose computer labs are located throughout the campus. Please check the University of Bridgeport Catalog for their locations. Computers in most labs are connected to UBNet, the University's central Ethernet backbone, providing access to central computing services such as email and the Internet. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIPS Cooperative Education and internships integrate classroom studies with supervised, paid and unpaid work experience in a professional environment. Undergraduate and Graduate students are eligible. However, each program has different requirements. Interested students should consult with their academic advisor, director or dean. COURSE REGISTRATION A normal full-time undergraduate course load is between 12 and 18 credit hours per semester. Undergraduates registering for more than 18 credit hours per semester require the approval of their academic dean and entail additional tuition charges. Students must consult their academic advisor about course selection and registration forms must be signed by both the student and the academic advisor prior to processing by the Registrar. Full time graduate course load varies by school and/or department. Students should refer to the University Catalogue for time limitations for registering or withdrawing from courses. CREDIT FOR LIFE WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (CLWEP) The University of Bridgeport recognizes that undergraduate students may have acquired college-level learning through a variety of non-credit sources and that credit toward a degree may legitimately be granted if the learning is verifiable. The process whereby a student may acquire academic credit for experiential learning is the CLWEP Program (Credit for Life/Work Experience). Please refer to the University of Bridgeport Catalog for additional information under Academic Regulations and Procedures. GRADUATION REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES Graduation applications must be presented to your academic advisor in time to be filed with the Dean of your school or college by the application deadline. Students should consult with their academic advisor a semester before their graduation date so that a Graduation Checklist can be completed. Such consultation enables the advisor to check the student's records for discrepancies and allows some time during the last semester to resolve problems if any are to appear. The fulfillment of graduation requirements is the student's responsibility. Participation in Commencement ceremony does not necessarily imply a student has met the requirements for graduation from their academic program. Deadlines for graduation are:
The University of Bridgeport holds one graduation ceremony in May of each year. A graduation fee is due at the time the graduation application is submitted. This fee must be paid whether or not you participate in the ceremony. Students participating in the Commencement Ceremonies must conform to all regulations. Transcripts and diplomas will not be released until all balances due to the University are satisfied. OFF-CAMPUS STUDY Matriculated students are expected to take the courses for their degrees at The University of Bridgeport. Permission to take courses at other institutions for transfer credit will be given only for valid reasons and must be approved in advance by the student's Program Director or Dean of his/her School or College. Permission forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Matriculated students may not take courses at junior or community colleges for transfer credit at the junior or senior level toward their degrees. Students must complete at minimum the last thirty semester hours of work toward their degree under the direct auspices of the University of Bridgeport. Under exceptional circumstances, the Director or Dean of the student's program may modify this requirement. STUDY ABROAD A student wishing to study abroad for the fall or spring term or for an entire academic year must complete an "Off-Campus Study Permission Form" and obtain the approval from the Program Director and School or College Dean. A Leave of Absence form must also be filed with the Office of the Registrar in the Wahlstrom Library. For a student participating in a summer program abroad, only the approved "Off-Campus Study Permission Form" is required. MAGNUS WAHLSTROM LIBRARY Introduction The University Library is the center of research, learning, and instruction outside the classroom, and is an integral part of the academic experience of each student. The Magnus Wahlstrom Library is physically located on the Main Campus, with a wealth of electronic resources provided to students remotely via the Internet. Thousands of full text journals and books can be accessed via the Library homepage. This provides digital library service to students that are offsite, from their home, the Stamford and Waterbury Centers - anywhere that is Internet enabled. Access to Library Resources & Reference/Instructional Services The Library’s web page can be accessed either from the University of Bridgeport home page (select “Academics” and then “Library”) or directly at: www.bridgeport.edu/library. Once on the Library Homepage, Click on the items with the ”padlock” icon to gain access to the licensed database services. You must possess a current UBnet ID to sign on to database resources. Electronic resources, many full text, are available in the following categories: X UBCAT (the Library’s online catalog listing its print and cataloged electronic books, periodicals in print and microform format, videos, DVDs, audiobooks, music, CD's, and other resources) X “Online Databases” (a listing of databases covering all subject areas that support our curriculum, and including thousands of full text periodicals) X “E-Journal Titles” (an alphabetical listing, which you can search by title or subject, of periodicals available full text in one or more of the library's databases). X “E-Books” (over 8,000 electronic texts of current books) The Library is continually reviewing database services, so our offerings may change from time to time. Watch for announcements of new additions on the Library homepage. We suggest that you scroll through the list of databases to sample the different sources. Some selected examples of the broad range of offerings include:
Reference Librarians, along with the Information Literacy Librarian, can assist students at all times with using Library resources. Students who wish to attend weekly “drop in” sessions on database searching, or schedule individual consultations for research projects, should register at the Reference Desk. Periodic Information Literacy workshops for students will be conducted on various topics, and announced on signage in the Library. Circulation Books and audio cassettes in the Library’s circulating collection may be charged out for 30 days. Music, audiobooks, CDs and videotapes and DVD's may be charged out for 14 and 7 days respectively. There is a limit of three music or video CDs, three videotapes and three DVD's per patron. All materials can be renewed once online or at the Circulation Desk if there is not a hold on the material by another patron. Reserve The Library maintains books, journals, media and specialized materials on Reserve for courses by Faculty. This material is held in the stacks located behind the Circulation Desk on the first floor. Students must locate the material using the UBCat online catalog, and present a slip with the call number to staff so that they can retrieve the requested item. All materials circulate for two hours, with fines levied for late return. Material can be used on any floor of the Library, but may not be taken out of the building. Please respect the U.S. Copyright Law which is posted above all copiers in the Library. In general, you may only copy limited material (ex. one chapter) from a book held on reserve. You may not copy entire books or journals. Staff will enforce this legal requirement. Computers & Wireless There are 30 computer workstations available for student use on the first floor of the Library, with networked printing for a fee. Three additional workstations are designated for quick catalog or database searches, and are located adjacent to the reference Desk. Wireless access is available throughout the first floor. Group Study Rooms The entire first floor of the Library is designed to accommodate quiet collaborative study of student groups. Those individuals who requirea physical study room can use Rooms 110 and 112 located on the first floor. Each has wireless Internet access, a TV/VCR or TV/VCR/DVD unit, and a chalkboard. Any of these rooms can be reserved at the Circulation Desk. Interlibrary Loan Books and journal articles not available in the Library may be acquired via the free interlibrary loan service. The exception is that requests for Dissertations are fee based. Once you identify the proper citation, email it to the Library by selecting “Interlibrary Loan” on the Library Homepage menu. Indicate whether you wish to receive articles in electronic form via email, or wish to pick up articles, along with books, at the Circulation Desk on the 1st. Floor. Please be aware that Library staff cannot predict exactly how long it will take to obtain items from other institutions. We will generally process your request within 24 hours, although it might take longer during peak periods when students are preparing dissertations or theses. Staff will provide you with a status update every 10 ten days until the item has been received. Library Collections Wahlstrom Library contains approximately 200,000 volumes of books, over 5,000 volumes of bound periodicals, and more than 1,147,500 microforms. There are subscriptions to over 500 periodicals in print at the main library and to many online databases, which provide access to thousands of full text periodicals online. The Library also owns almost 8,500 electronic books. The Library has a complete collection of ERIC educational research documents on microfiche and owns a quality collection of educational videos, music, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs. Other audiovisual materials in the collection include radiographs, slides, kits, anatomical models, and audiocassettes. The main library houses several special collections, including the Lincoln Collection, the McKew Parr Collection on the Age of Exploration, the Stanton Collection on Southeast Asia, and the Volk-Pattberg Collection of materials for the study of the graphic arts in books. University archival materials are also located on the 5th floor. All special collections materials are non-circulating and access is limited, so please contact the University Librarian at extension X4749 for further information. Anatomical Model Room The Library maintains a locked room on the first floor dedicated to student study of anatomical models. Please sign in at the Circulation Desk for access to this collection. Library Phone Numbers
Locations The Wahlstrom Library occupies floors one to five of the Wahlstrom Building. On the first floor are the Reference desk and the Reference Collection, the video, DVD, audiobooks, radiographs, anatomical models and music CDs collections, and the Popular Collection for leisure reading. Also on the first floor is the Access Services department, which handles circulation and Reserve reading materials. The Periodicals Department encompasses most of the second floor of the Library and includes journals in print and microform formats, national and international newspapers. This print collection supplements the extensive online electronic collection available to students via the Library Databases found on the Homepage. To find out if the Library owns a particular periodical title, check one or more of the following, or ask for assistance in the Periodicals Department or at the Reference Desk:
The entire ERIC educational documents collection on microfiche is housed in the Microforms Area next to the Periodicals Department Office. Please ask for assistance in the Office. Microform reader-printers, as well as a photocopy machine, are available on this floor. Library Administration and staff offices are housed on the second floor. The third and fourth floor includes a broad mix of circulating books across all subject areas, including Library of Congress and the older Dewey Decimal collection. All are accessible via the UBCat online catalog. Signage is placed on each floor with call number ranges to assist in locating the appropriate stack location. The Education Curriculum Center, including the Juvenile Collection, supports the teacher certification program, and is located on the fourth floor, along with the circulating professional education books. Lockers Lockers are available on the third and fourth floors and may be obtained by completing an application and paying a small fee in the Library Administration Office on the second floor. The office is open weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Photocopiers Photocopiers are available on the first floor: two in the room next to the Circulation Desk, and one at the front of the floor. An additional photocopier is located on the second floor next to the stairwell. For in-depth assistance, the Library has a Consultation Service to provide you with individualized help and information literacy instruction. Please call the Reference Desk at extension x4747 to schedule an appointment. Reserve Materials Class Reserve and Permanent Reserve materials are available for in-house use at the Circulation Desk. Materials placed On Reserve include books, videos, and journal articles. Wahlstrom Library Hours In general, the Library is open 7 days a week, M-Th 8:30 AM – 10 PM, Fr 8:30 AM – 5 PM, Sat 9 AM – 5 PM, Sun 1 PM - 9 PM. It is important to note that Library hours change at various times of the year, including holidays, intersession & summer semester. Check the hours posted on the Library homepage and signed on the entrance doors. All electronic databases are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year via the Library homepage. |