POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

General Policy
The students of the University must conduct themselves at all times in a mature and responsible manner. The rights and property of all persons are to be respected regardless of the place and time. Failure to adhere to this policy and the laws and regulations of the University and the city, state and federal government can result in appropriate disciplinary action.

Code of Academic Integrity
Intellectual honesty is the fundamental value of academic communities. Accordingly the American University of Business Studies relies upon the integrity of each and every member of the University community. Faculty and students alike are responsible for adhering to the highest standards of truth and honesty.

Committee on Academic Honesty
The Committee will consist of five members, three faculty members and two students. Faculty members are appointed to overlapping two (2) year terms and the students are to serve one year terms. The administrator shall appoint the members of the Committee from the faculty and students in good standing.
The Committee shall hear all cases of alleged complaints or claims of cheating or other student misconduct with respect to such student's academic work at the University. The initial Committee, in conjunction with the office of the Administrator, shall prepare and the University shall adopt a procedure for the resolution of academic grievances and a procedure for the hearing of student or faculty complaints. The policy to be adopted must provide every student with a procedure that affords each student due process and the opportunity for any complaint to be adjudicated at a hearing before the Committee.
The initial Committee will be formed during the first semester of the first academic year (the first to admit degree students) The draft of the procedures is to be presented to the Board of Trustees of American Educational Corporation for approval no later than the end of the second semester of the first academic year. After adoption of the procedures contemplated herein, all academic honesty matters will be heard using such procedure. Until such time as the procedure is in place all instances of violations of academic honesty or grievances by students regarding grades or faculty will be referred directly to the office of the Administrator.

Student Records and Confidentiality
The following guidelines represent the policy of the University with respect to the maintenance and confidentiality of Student records. This policy is intended to comply with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (hereafter referred to as the "Act"). It is intended to serve as the written statement of policy and upon annual publication and dissemination as the notice of rights required by regulations implementing the Act (45 CFR Sections 99.5 and 99.6). Any provision that maybe determined to be inconsistent with the provisions of the Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder then in that event the provisions of the Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder shall control.

Informing Students of Their Rights
It is University policy to annually inform individuals in attendance at the University of their rights under the Act and University policy and of their right to file a complaint concerning any alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of the Act and of implementing regulations.

Permitting Students to Review Their Records
Persons Entitled to Inspect Records. University policy follows the Act to allow individuals who are or who ever have been in attendance at the University to inspect and review records in certain circumstances.
Records Subject to Inspection and Review. Records subject to inspection and review are, in general, those that are directly related to a student and are maintained by the University. These records specifically include the files of the admission office.
Records and Information Not Subject to Inspection and Review. Records and information that are not subject to inspection and review include, but are not limited to:



Non-Discrimination Policy The American University of Business Studies seeks students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age or disability in the administration of its educational policies, programs or activities, admission policies and procedures, employment or other university administered programs. Questions or concerns regarding the University's equal opportunity or affirmative action programs should be directed to the Office of the Administrator, American University of Business Studies, (address) Student Conduct Policy General Policy The students of the University must conduct themselves at all times in a mature and responsible manner. The rights and property of all persons are to be respected regardless of the place and time. Failure to adhere to this policy and the laws and regulations of the University and the city, state and federal government can result in appropriate disciplinary action. Code of Academic Integrity Intellectual honesty is the fundamental value of academic communities. Accordingly the American University of Business Studies relies upon the integrity of each and every member of the University community. Faculty and students alike are responsible for adhering to the highest standards of truth and honesty. Committee on Academic Honesty The Committee will consist of five members, three faculty members and two students. Faculty members are appointed to overlapping two (2) year terms and the students are to serve one year terms. The administrator shall appoint the members of the Committee from the faculty and students in good standing. The Committee shall hear all cases of alleged complaints or claims of cheating or other student misconduct with respect to such student's academic work at the University. The initial Committee, in conjunction with the office of the Administrator, shall prepare and the University shall adopt a procedure for the resolution of academic grievances and a procedure for the hearing of student or faculty complaints. The policy to be adopted must provide every student with a procedure that affords each student due process and the opportunity for any complaint to be adjudicated at a hearing before the Committee. The initial Committee will be formed during the first semester of the first academic year (the first to admit degree students) The draft of the procedures is to be presented to the Board of Trustees of American Educational Corporation for approval no later than the end of the second semester of the first academic year. After adoption of the procedures contemplated herein, all academic honesty matters will be heard using such procedure. Until such time as the procedure is in place all instances of violations of academic honesty or grievances by students regarding grades or faculty will be referred directly to the office of the Administrator. Student Records and Confidentiality The following guidelines represent the policy of the University with respect to the maintenance and confidentiality of Student records. This policy is intended to comply with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (hereafter referred to as the "Act"). It is intended to serve as the written statement of policy and upon annual publication and dissemination as the notice of rights required by regulations implementing the Act (45 CFR Sections 99.5 and 99.6). Any provision that maybe determined to be inconsistent with the provisions of the Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder then in that event the provisions of the Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder shall control. Informing Students of Their Rights It is University policy to annually inform individuals in attendance at the University of their rights under the Act and University policy and of their right to file a complaint concerning any alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of the Act and of implementing regulations. Permitting Students to Review Their Records Persons Entitled to Inspect Records. University policy follows the Act to allow individuals who are or who ever have been in attendance at the University to inspect and review records in certain circumstances. Records Subject to Inspection and Review. Records subject to inspection and review are, in general, those that are directly related to a student and are maintained by the University. These records specifically include the files of the admission office. Records and Information Not Subject to Inspection and Review. Records and information that are not subject to inspection and review include, but are not limited to: Records of instructional, supervisory and administrative personnel and educational personnel ancillary there to that are in the sole possession of the maker. Records relating to a student that are created and maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist or other recognized professional that are created in his or her professional capacity and are created and maintained in connection with the provision of treatment of the student and are not disclosed to anyone other than the individuals providing treatment. Such records may be reviewed by a physician or other appropriate professional of the student's choice. Financial records and statements of the parent or parents of any student, except upon the written permission of such parent or parents. Confidential letters and statements of recommendation that were placed in the student's record pursuant to a written statement of confidentiality and waiver by the student of the right to see such recommendation and that are or were used only for the purpose they were specifically intended. Other records or information that is placed in the student's records as which the student has executed a waiver of his or her right to inspect or review. The portions of a student's records that pertain to another student or students.