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Students
— Rights & Responsibilities
Philosophy
UW-Green Bay seeks to create an environment that supports
student development and learning, and fosters a community
that is safe and respectful. As adults, everyone is expected to
be responsible for his or her own conduct, abide by all state
laws, and follow University regulations and guidelines. The
UW-Green Bay community has developed a set of principles,
guidelines and rules with which students are required to comply
for the benefit of the greater community.
If there is a problem, Judicial Affairs/Dean of Students
Office gives all students the opportunity to be heard. Both
sides of every incident are taken into consideration so that an
informed and appropriate decision can be made. Student
concerns are listened to in a professional and objective manner.
Students are encouraged to be engaged in the process,
so they may assist in defining the outcome and develop
through the process. For specific information regarding policies
or procedures, please contact the Dean of Students Office. We
work to provide assistance to students whenever possible.
Academic Integrity
The integrity of every grade given to each student has an impact
on all students. As academic programs and future employers
place more emphasis on a student’s GPA, earning a
good grade becomes more important. Some students are
tempted to engage in dishonest and unethical behavior to get
their grades, rather than earn them. For those who choose
such practices, be warned that faculty are watching and will
continue to refer those students for appropriate consequences,
including failing the course. For students who play
by the rules, keep up the good work, and report to faculty
those who may not be doing their own work. Because what a
few do can hurt your grades.
Alcohol and Drugs
The University of Wisconsin-
Green Bay is concerned
about alcohol and other
drug abuse. It views its role as primarily educational. The
University provides support services and programs both for
those whose drinking puts them at risk and for those who
choose not to drink at all. When the use of alcohol or other
drugs causes disorder, danger or damage, or involves an infraction
of the la w, disciplinary action w ill be t aken. Illegal use
of alcohol or drugs is subject to civil citations and disciplinary
action which may include required community service, loss of
University housing and/or suspension from the UW System.
Students are responsible for their actions whether they are
under the influence of a substance or not. Alcohol or drugs
will never be the focus of any University-sponsored program
or activity.
E-mail
E-mail is a popular method of communication for most of us
at UW-Green Bay. Every student is given a University e-mail
account to use. Some official University communication will
be relayed to you via e-mail. Other information such as campus
events, programs of interest or homework assignments
from your professors may also be shared via e-mail. Please
check your e-mail regularly for such information and to keep
in touch with friends and family. Abuse of e-mail privileges
such as sending unwanted messages to large groups (spamming)
or hurtful e-mails to specific individuals is not acceptable
and will be dealt with by the proper University officials.
For more information, see the Student Acceptable Use Policy
at www.uwgb.edu/policies/. Also keep in mind that e-mail
cannot say everything. There are times that face-to-face
meetings are the best way to communicate.
Protecting Yourself
The safety and security of the campus community is a priority
for UW-Green Bay. Students can follow simple common sense
rules to protect themselves and the campus. The first is to
protect what is yours. Don’t share social security numbers,
PINs, passwords or combinations with anyone. Keep track of
your student ID, and never let anyone else use it for any reason.
If you have a car on campus, lock valuables such as CDs
or cell phones in the trunk. If you live on campus, do not allow
strangers to enter your building unless accompanied by a
resident of that building. A little prevention can go a long way
toward keeping what belongs to you.
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