University Policies

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• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
• Non-discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy
• Sexual Harassment and Interpersonal Violence Policy
• Sexual Harassment and Interpersonal Violence Complaint Resolution Process & Grievance Process for Title IX Sexual Harassment
• Title IX
• Title IX Notice of Non-discrimination

Please address questions about this policy to the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Risk Management.

Alcohol may be used or served on John Carroll University property or in connection with University-sponsored Events and activities only in accordance with both the procedures enumerated in the full policy document and applicable state, local, and federal laws and regulations. 

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Please address questions about this policy to the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Risk Management.

Except for animals specifically exempted by this policy, animals (including but not limited to dogs, cats, birds, or snakes) are not permitted in any John Carroll University building at any time.  Animals such as dogs and cats may be present outdoors on campus grounds if they are leashed or held and attended at all times.  Students in residence halls are required to follow rules and restrictions on animals in residence halls.

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Please address questions about this policy to the Controller.

Only certain designated John Carroll University employees within the Business Office are authorized to approve, open, make changes to, and close all bank accounts controlled by the University and its affiliated entities.  All bank accounts controlled by the University or affiliated entities must be reconciled on a monthly basis, within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of the statement.  Domestic bank accounts, including credit card merchant accounts, are reconciled by the University’s Controller’s Office.

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Please address questions about the policy to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness

All governance committees at John Carroll University (“the University”), as defined below, must record meeting minutes, following the instructions in the Procedures section below. All standing faculty and staff committees are strongly encouraged to keep minutes; other bodies (subcommittees of other committees, working groups, task forces, action teams, tiger teams, and ad hoc committees) should decide at their outset whether minutes will be a part of their work. Any committee making a decision that might serve as evidence for accreditation must record minutes for meetings in which such decisions are made. 

All current members of each committee must have access to all of the official records of committee meetings and actions, unless confidential or otherwise protected by legal privilege or by applicable law.  In all cases, records must be made available to the General Counsel and/or the President upon request. All meeting records related to accreditation evidence must be made available to the Accreditation Liaison Officer upon request. 

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Please address questions about this policy to Human Resources.

John Carroll University prohibits any faculty member, staff member, or graduate assistant from engaging in a consensual romantic and/or sexual relationship with a student or employee over whom that individual exercises academic, supervisory, or professional authority unless a management plan is approved as provided for in this policy. Further, a faculty member, staff member, or graduate assistant is prohibited from exercising academic or professional authority over any student or employee with whom the individual has previously had a consensual romantic or sexual relationship unless a management plan is approved as provided for in this policy. Other types of romantic or consensual relationships where there is not academic, supervisory, or professional authority but involving a significant power or status differential between the two individuals (i.e. such as a faculty or staff member and an undergraduate student; a faculty member and a graduate assistant) are strongly discouraged.

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Please address questions about this policy to the Director of Student Accessibility Services.

In furtherance of its non-discrimination policies, it is the policy of John Carroll University to comply fully with state and federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 , and to establish a procedure to ensure that grievances are fairly heard and resolved. Grievances arising under this Policy include disability-related allegations concerning accessibility problems, discriminatory treatment, harassment, retaliation, and other allegations of disability-related violations of the University’s policies or legal obligations.  

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Please address questions about this policy to the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Risk Management.

Students, faculty, and staff participating in International Travel organized, sponsored, and/or funded by the University are required to comply with this International Travel Safety Policy, as well as other applicable John Carroll University policies and procedures, and applicable laws governing International Travel. The procedures in the policy are intended to ensure that all travel by students, faculty, and staff participating in University-sponsored or University-funded International Travel is reviewed by the University, and all relevant health, safety and security factors are taken into consideration before approval of the trip. The health and safety of University students, faculty, and staff are the top priorities of the University.  
 
Students, faculty, or staff wishing to initiate a program or trip that involves International Travel must apply for and obtain approval for the International Travel, as outlined in the procedures below. International travel organizers must assure that students, faculty, and staff traveling on the program or trip complete necessary paperwork described in the procedures below, and also are apprised of risks associated with the travel, as identified by the U.S. Department of State.  

Other policies and requirements for approval for International Travel may exist or be put in place, particularly for study abroad and immersion travel. These could include academic/curricular and budgetary approvals. This policy is primarily focused on health, safety, and security. 
 
All International Travel requires the completion of a request form.  Travel to countries or regions of countries identified by the U.S. Department of State as a Travel Advisory Level 2 or 3 must also be reviewed by the International Travel Safety Committee (ITSC or Committee). Travel to countries or regions of countries identified by the U.S. Department of State as a Travel Advisory Level 4 is prohibited, unless an exception is granted by the Vice President of the division and the University President; such exceptions will be based on extraordinary circumstances.   
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Please address questions about this policy to the Registrar.

John Carroll University seeks to provide a community for faculty, staff and students that promotes personal growth and development in a safe and welcoming environment. The University is committed to the belief that respect for the rights and dignity of all people must be protected. This goal is an integral part of all aspects of University life, rooted in our Jesuit Catholic identity, and is essential to our academic community.  

Therefore, members of the community are supported and encouraged, when they wish to do so, to express a preferred name and to identify pronouns that they would like others to use when referring to them. The Procedures in the policy document delineate in which situations the University will use legal names and in which preferred names. Consistent with the University value of demonstrating respect for the rights and dignity of all people, all members of the University community are encouraged to demonstrate respect for others by using the addressee’s preferred name and/or expressed pronouns.

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Please address questions about this policy to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

John Carroll University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as constitutive elements of our Jesuit Catholic identity. As reflected in the University’s vision, mission, core values and strategic initiatives, the University welcomes individuals who will contribute to its mission and goals. Our pursuit of excellence demands that we come to understand and embrace the richness that each person brings to the University community. 

In a manner consistent with the University's Jesuit Catholic mission, the University maintains and enforces a policy of equal opportunity. John Carroll University does not discriminate based on any of the following as defined and protected by applicable law: race, age, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnic or national origin, disability, military or veteran status protected under federal or state law, or genetic information. Discrimination and bias against members of the University community strikes at the very heart of this institution and will not be tolerated by any student, employee, contractor, visitor, or volunteer.

The University does not tolerate Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, Hate Crimes, or Bias-Related Incidents by any member(s) of the University community. Certain actions that do not constitute Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, or a Hate Crime (referred to collectively as “Discriminatory Acts”) but constitute a Bias-Related Incident against any member of the University Community on any of the bases cited above also are defined and addressed under this policy. Discriminatory Acts and Bias-Related Incidents are prohibited in all employment and academic contexts, inclusive of online or remote employment or coursework; at University-sponsored or University-affiliated events, conferences or travel (including, but not limited to, domestic, international, immersion, or study-abroad); on University-sponsored business; or while on University property. Any Discriminatory Act or Bias-Related Incident involving a JCU community member that occurs off-campus and that impacts the University, a University interest, or a University community member in some manner (i.e. affecting the safety, reputation, or mission of the University, or relates to a member of the University community) also is prohibited and may be addressed under this policy and other applicable policies and procedures. 

This policy applies to communications that are both in-person and on social media or electronic platforms or formats. Use of any social media or other technology to engage in Bias-Related Incidents, Discrimination, or Discriminatory Harassment will not be tolerated.

Reports of Discriminatory Acts or Bias-Related Incidents will be investigated and resolved consistent with this policy and other applicable policies and procedures. 

The University makes available a number of mechanisms to report Discriminatory Acts or Bias-Related Incidents, as described in this policy. 

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Please address questions about this policy to the University Counsel.

John Carroll University requires that certain types of University records be retained for specific periods of time in accordance with legal and institutional requirements. These records can be destroyed after these retention periods have ended.  The University has designated Offices of Record or Data Stewards to manage the retention and disposal of such records in accordance with this policy. 

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Please address questions about this policy to the Director of IT Security.

The ability to collect and process information for administrative and academic purposes is critical to John Carroll University’s mission. Information collected and processed may include personal information regarding students, employees or alumni. Users utilizing University computing resources or Data are responsible for managing and maintaining the security of the data, computing resources and protected information, including Sensitive Data. Protecting such information is driven by a variety of considerations including legal, academic, financial, and other business requirements. 

All employees of the University community have a responsibility to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Sensitive Data from unauthorized collection, access, modification, disclosure, transmission, or destruction by following the Procedures in the full policy document.

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Please address questions about this policy to the Associate Vice President of Facilities.

This policy shall promote accountability and stewardship by the Users of University SPACE.  Users of SPACE may provide input into the use of SPACE; however, the University Space Committee is the final decision-making authority.

All SPACE is property of the University and is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws inclusive of fire codes, regulations, and rules. If a conflict arises between this Policy and federal, state, or local laws, then the applicable laws shall govern.  

All SPACE is subject to assignment, reassignment, and redevelopment to meet the overall needs and best interest of the University and the members of the University community. This includes but is not limited to all academic SPACES, administrative SPACES (inclusive of office and classroom), residence halls, and auxiliary facilities. Long-range planning for optimum use of these valuable, essential University assets is a continuing process.

1. Delegation and reallocation of SPACE is necessary in order to sustain the physical plant and support the University’s Strategic Plan and priorities.
2. SPACE is a limited resource and has intrinsic value; SPACE must be managed for effective and productive use in the same manner as monetary assets, personnel, and equipment.
3. SPACE assignments and decisions for improvements or investments in SPACE shall be aligned not only with the University’s Mission and core values (including holistic care for the person), Strategic Plan, and established priorities but also with available resources.

The University SPACE Committee has the right to delegate use and stewardship of SPACE to other entities, as it deems acceptable, and can reassign responsibilities as necessary.  It is the expectation that these stewards establish guidelines and procedures for the use of SPACE in keeping with this SPACE policy. The University maintains a SPACE inventory.  Classification and allocation of SPACE, although not completely comprehensive, is described in Appendix A.  The names and responsibilities of these stewards may be amended as needed from time to time by the University SPACE Committee and serve here to further describe this policy.

Utilization of learning SPACE will be determined in pursuit of innovative teaching and University Learning Goals across the entire student experience. Utilization of all SPACE will be determined in pursuit of optimum allocation, utilization, and operation and strive for the maximum benefit of available resources with consideration for individuals affected.

Use, assignment, and scheduling of SPACE shall be compatible with SPACE type (as the SPACE is designed, operated, and defined by HEGIS codes) for the health, safety, welfare, and maximum benefit of the University Community.

SPACE usage and assignments shall promote fiscal responsibility and University sustainability by considering the short and long-term costs attributed to SPACE.

SPACE will be allocated and assigned to specific users.  SPACE can be allocated or assigned to groups or individuals on a short term/temporary basis or for longer periods of time.

Specific procedures and guidelines for the use of SPACE shall be the responsibility of the designated stewards of University SPACE and as approved by the University Space Committee.

Only the University Space Committee may authorize a change to the use type of a SPACE (change to the HEGIS code category) or approve major reconfigurations of a SPACE.

Faculty and staff members may generally only occupy one office SPACE on campus regardless of multiple responsibilities assigned or operating in multiple capacities on campus.

The contents of SPACE, including furnishings and equipment, are covered by separate policies.

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Please address questions about this policy to the Provost and Academic Vice President.

John Carroll University is committed to creating an environment that supports free expression and inquiry and that embraces liberal education as a search for truth, where faith and reason complement each other in learning. In this context, the University encourages its faculty, staff, and registered student organizations to contribute to the role of the University as a forum for educational and intellectual discussion, debate, investigation and/or artistic expression. The University recognizes that, as an institution of higher education, speakers and events may generate conversations or ideas that are difficult or uncomfortable or that espouse differing viewpoints in order to foster the pursuit of truth and the expansion of knowledge. In making determinations under this policy, the University also seeks to act consistently with the University’s Jesuit Catholic heritage, which encourages the University to pursue differing perspectives that bring us to the margins of human experience in service to the truth. Speakers and events should foster and exhibit respectful dialogue. 

The following persons or groups must submit a Speaker and Events Registration Form (link will be inserted link when process is ready) to host speakers and events involving non-University faculty, staff or students (“External Speakers and Events”) on University property or as part of a University-sponsored event off campus: 

1. Student organizations registered and recognized through the Office of Student Engagement and Student Government,
2. University faculty and staff members, and/or 
3. Academic or administrative departments. 

The organization, individual, or department submitting the Registration Form is referred to in this policy as the Sponsor. 

This policy does not apply to speakers invited by a faculty member to the faculty member’s class or to advance the classroom experience in service to the learning goals for the class or academic program or for other relevant pedagogical reasons. The screening questions on the Registration Form will help potential Sponsors determine whether or not this policy applies to the prospective External Speaker or Event.

This policy also does not apply to job candidates who are giving a presentation as part of the hiring process, guests appearing on WJCU programming, or to Commencement speakers, who are approved through Advancement and the Senior Leadership Team.

This policy also does not apply to speakers or events that are hosted by a non-University organization or individual as part of an external facility use or rental arrangement and that do not fall under the definition of an External Speaker or Event (hereinafter “Facilities Use Arrangements”).  Speakers or events that are part of a Facilities Use Arrangement must meet the requirements set out in any Facilities Use Agreement and/or comply with all requirements and restrictions set by the University and the Auxiliary Services Department.  Speakers or events during Facilities Use Arrangements must comply with University policies, applicable law, and directives of JCUPD and other University officials related to the event.  The University reserves the right to decline or cancel use of its facilities for any speaker or event that is part of any Facilities Use Arrangement.  Failure of the sponsoring organization/individual or of attendees at any speaker or event that is part of a Facilities Use Arrangement to comply with applicable law or a request by a presiding officer or any other official such as JCUPD or other law enforcement may result either in removal from the event or the termination of the event itself. The University may exercise discretion and take appropriate actions to address such violations, including but not limited to cancellation of the event and/or removal of violators of law or any University policies.  

The Sponsor of an External Speaker or Event must comply with the procedures outlined in this policy to host External Speakers or Events either on University property or at off campus events sponsored by the University.

In order to promote civil discourse in an environment that is committed to welcoming diverse viewpoints, the University may require that the speaker or event be facilitated by a person approved by the University.

The University reserves the right to reschedule, relocate, or cancel an External Speaker or Event if a speaker or event creates a public safety concern; disrupts University operations; violates a University policy; or uses the event as a platform to denigrate the Jesuit Catholic identity or mission of the University. Any invitation to an External Speaker or Event extended by a Sponsor may be rescinded by the University if it is determined that hosting the proposed speaker or event will disrupt safe and orderly campus operations, or would be in violation of this policy or another University policy. 

Click here for the full policy document. Click here for the approval form.

Please address questions about this policy to the Director of Community Standards

This policy outlines the commitment of John Carroll University to prohibit all forms of hazing. Hazing is antithetical to the mission and values of JCU because it harms, degrades, and dehumanizes members of the John Carroll community. Therefore, hazing in any form is prohibited and will not be tolerated. In addition, Ohio law prohibits hazing. JCU will investigate and respond to all reports of hazing as outlined in this policy.  

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Federal law, various states’ laws, and this and other John Carroll University policies prohibit trafficking in persons and related unlawful activities. University employees will not engage in, support, or use funds received from any source for such trafficking-in-persons activities.

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All restricted operating accounts—including federal awards—are set up with a unique Fund and Organization number at John Carroll University. The Fund number is set up using a predecessor Fund number created for each type of federal award. This allows the university to identify in the chart of accounts all federal awards received and expended. The unique Fund and Organization number also gives the university the ability to report revenue and expenditures separately by federal programs.

Records are maintained by the Accounts Payable Department and the Manager of Endowment and Grant Accounting. The Accounts Payable Department maintains records of all disbursements. Copies of check payments, which include receipts, are held for two years in the Business Office. Copies of check payments and receipts older than two years are moved to a secure storage area. The activity posted to the University’s finance and accounting system is always available to track transactions. Transactions posted to the system are indefinitely retained. The Manager of Endowment and Grant Accounting sets up a paper file and an electronic file for each federal award. The records kept include proposals, acceptance letters, notice of award, invoices that are used to draw down funds, support for invoices and any communication from the federal agency and University employees involved with the federal award.

Blank Checks: In the University accounting system blank checks are not permitted. Each check is printed at the time of processing. The blank forms that the checks are printed on are kept in storage.  The only signatures accepted by the bank are those of the University’s authorized signatories, including the President.

Segregation of Duties: There is a clear segregation of duties for electronic fund transfers. Accounts Payable creates the vendor accounts for an electronic fund transfer. The actual transfer, direct deposit, or wire is processed by the Assistant Controller or the Assistant to VP for Finance.

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Independent appraisal, by a non-University auditor, of John Carroll University's financial and administrative performance is done on an annual basis. This audit includes a report on compliance for each major federal program and a report on internal control over compliance. This report audits the University's compliance with the types of compliance requirements described in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Compliance Supplement, including that the procurement, receipt, and payment for goods and services comply with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of Federal awards. The preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) is prepared each year and is subsequently used to determine if an audit is required to be performed in accordance with the Single Audit Act for fiscal years with expenditures under federal awards of $750,000 or more. The Single Audit report is submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the fiscal year’s end.

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Pursuant to 45 CFR 75 and 2 CFR 200, John Carroll University (“the University”) limits the spending of federally funded sponsored awards, including Health and Human Services (HHS) funding, to the amounts budgeted in the grant agreement that cover allowable project costs. The drawdown of funds for HHS awards are made using the Payment Management System (PMS). Drawdowns for HHS awards occur on a reimbursement or “as needed basis” for services and operational expenses carried out for the approved project. These drawdowns are made on a monthly or quarterly basis determined by the actual immediate cash requirements of the project. Drawdowns are not made to cover future expenditures.

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All costs charged to a sponsored program must comply with the sponsor’s terms and conditions, John Carroll University policies and procedures, and Federal regulations including 45 CFR 75 and 2 CFR 200.

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All program income on sponsored programs must be appropriately identified, documented, expended and reported according to the terms and conditions of the sponsored program and to comply with best practices and applicable laws and regulations including 45 CFR 75 and 2 CFR 200 and requirements of other sponsoring agencies, as applicable.

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Cost share (defined here as project or program costs not borne by the sponsoring agency but assumed by the John Carroll University) will be included in proposal submissions only when required by agency policy or guidelines (mandatory), or when commitment within the proposal increases the likelihood of the proposal being funded (committed) and such commitment is not prohibited by the agency, and with approval of the appropriate Chair/Dean. 
Any cost share included in a proposal must meet the regulatory requirements, as appropriate, of the funding agency and federal circulars, as well as University policies.  

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Each financial transaction charged against a sponsored research award at John Carroll University (“the University”) must meet the criteria of allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.

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A research project may include relationships with contractors, consultants, and subrecipients.  The pass-through entity holds the responsibility for deciding whether any given arrangement constitutes a subaward (carrying out an intellectually significant portion of the Federal award, creating a financial assistance agreement) or a contractor agreement (obtaining goods and services, creating a procurement relationship). John Carroll University (“the University”) researchers must use the Procedures below to determine whether an entity is a subrecipient or a contractor for all sponsored projects.

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Appropriate Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs, also known as Indirect Costs (IDC), must be included in all requests for externally-funded sponsored programs. Waiver requests for proposals for Federal (including pass-through) funding require approval of the Associate Academic Vice President. All other waiver requests for non-Federal funding may be approved by the appropriate Dean or Chair or their appointed designees.

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Indirect, F&A, or overhead costs recovered from faculty grants will be distributed among the General Fund, the Academic Dean of the college of the Project Director(s), the Project Director(s), and the OSR following the procedures described in this policy.  The percentage distributed to each party follows: General Fund 50%, Academic Dean 15%, Project Director(s) 15%, OSR 20%.

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Investigators are prohibited from using their positions for purposes inconsistent with objectivity in research and professional integrity. When there is a conflict between John Carroll University policy/procedure and sponsor requirements, the more restrictive policy/procedure applies.

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45 CFR 75.303, 45 CFR 75.430, 2 CFR 200.303 and 2 CFR 200.430 contain the Federal regulatory requirements for internal controls over certifying time expended on sponsored projects. John Carroll University’s practice is to utilize an after-the-fact effort reporting system to certify that salaries charged, or cost shared to sponsored awards, are reasonable and consistent with the work performed. The individual’s effort is first assigned to specific awards in the payroll system based on anticipated activities. Actual effort expended on each project is certified by a responsible person with suitable means of verification that the work was performed, generally the principal investigator, at the end of specified reporting periods. The effort certification does not need to be exact, but it should be a reasonable estimate of how time was expended.

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Pursuant to CFR 45 Part 75.113, CFR 45 Part 75.300, 2 CFR Part 200.113, and 2 CFR Part 200.300 all John Carroll University faculty, staff and students must disclose to the Office of Sponsored Research, in writing and within 14 days of the official action, all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting a Federal award or sub-award.  

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John Carroll University, upon acceptance of a contract/grant, is directly responsible and accountable for all government property in accordance with the provisions of the contract/grant, including property provided under such contract/grant which may be in the possession or control of a subcontractor.

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Supplies and other expendable property, equipment, real property and other services must be obtained in an effective manner and in compliance with the provisions of applicable Federal regulations 45 CFR 75 and 2 CFR 200.

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Principal investigators (PIs) who direct sponsored programs will need to obtain equipment, supplies, parts and services from John Carroll University and commercial sources to conduct their projects. All purchases must be conducted in a manner that will provide open and free competition to the maximum extent practical and consistent with applicable Federal cost principles.

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All costs charged to a sponsored program must comply with the sponsor’s terms and conditions, John Carroll University policies and procedures, and Federal regulations, including 45 CFR 75 and 2 CFR 200. Travel costs charged to sponsored awards must be allowable, allocable, and reasonable. For Federally funded sponsored programs, they must be in accordance with Federal regulations. When there is a conflict between University policy/procedure and sponsor requirements, the more restrictive policy/procedure applies.

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Spring 2021 Amendments to Policy

Good Academic Standing

Students maintain Good Academic Standing at the University by earning a cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or better. Grade point averages are computed to two decimal places and truncated, not rounded. 

The University issues academic sanctions to student not in Good Academic Standing as a means to support successful degree completion. These sanctions, including Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and Suspension, alert students to renew their focus and attention on their educational progress and plans. 

The University reserves the right to consider other indicators of satisfactory progress toward degree completion in its determination of academic sanctions. These indicators include an unsatisfactory grade point average in the major (as required by the department) or Boler Core (below a 2.0 GPA), multiple course Failures and Withdrawals, or failure to satisfactorily complete at least 67% of overall attempted credit hours.

NOTE: Some departments require a higher GPA for students in their majors. Students should consult with their respective departments for information on the GPA requirement to be admitted to or to continue in their major.

Academic Warning

Students are placed on Academic Warning whenever their semester average drops below 2.0 while their cumulative average remains above this minimum. 

Students may remain on Academic Warning for two consecutive semesters. Students who do not improve their academic record after two semesters on Warning will be placed on Academic Probation. 

Students may not appeal the sanctions of Academic Warning and Probation.

Academic Probation

Students are placed on Academic Probation when their cumulative grade point average drops below a 2.0, or who have been on Academic warning for two consecutive semesters. Students on probation are subject to the following restrictions:

1. Course registration is limited to 12-13 semester hours.
2. Varsity student-athletes may not compete nor travel with teams for competition. They may sit on the bench at home competitions, but not in uniform. In order to practice while on Academic Probation, a student may initiate a "Permission to Practice Procedure," which involves signatures of approval and must be processed in the Office of the Registrar. The student will be charged a season of eligibility for team practice. Summer team travel is permitted with Coach and Athletic Director approvals. 
3. They may not pledge a fraternity or sorority, or hold any elective or appointive office on campus. Students remain on Academic Probation for at least one semester until the 2.0 cumulative grade point average is earned. Probationary status may extend for up to two, consecutive semesters.

Students may not appeal the sanctions of Academic Probation.

Suspension and Dismissal

Suspension

Students are subject to Suspension after two consecutive fall and spring semesters on Academic Probation. Student who are academically suspended are not eligible for readmission until at least one full Fall or Spring semester and one summer have elapsed. 

Dismissal

A readmitted student who returns from Suspension and continues not to meet Good Academic Standing benchmarks will be dismissed from the University are not eligible to return. 

Appeals

Students may not appeal the sanctions of Academic Warning and Probation. They may appeal academic Suspension and Dismissal and do so by completing and submitting  the Appeals Form (LINK HERE). Appeals must be received within five business days of the notification email sent date. Appeals will be considered by the Chair of the Academic Standing Committee and the Boler and CAS College Deans. Decisions will be made and communicated within 10 business days of receipt of the appeal.

Grounds for an appeal include GPA miscalculations, administrative error or extenuating circumstances such as illnesses, family emergency, or other external factors.

Readmission

Students returning to the University after an approved Leave of Absence will be contacted by the Office of the Registrar prior to the semester in which they indicated their return. Instructions on how to re-enroll will be provided at that time.

Students seeking to return to the University who do not have a valid or current Leave of Absence form on file, including students on Academic Probation or Suspension, must formally apply for readmission. Applicants for readmission who have attended other colleges or universities during their absence are required to provide official transcripts from each school attended. Official transcripts must be sent directly to John Carroll from each college or university (we are unable to accept hand-delivered transcripts). Failure to report collegiate-level attendance at any institution will make a student liable for immediate dismissal.

Students who are readmitted are held to degree and curricular requirements in force at the time of their re-entrance to the University unless they are granted special approval by the appropriate Dean.

Students applying for readmission who were on Academic Suspension must fulfill all of the requirements stipulated in the Letter of Suspension before returning to John Carroll. They may apply for readmission by contacting the Office of Admission in the term prior to the semester they are eligible to return (e.g., apply in the fall semester for readmission in the spring). Readmission is not guaranteed, and will not be granted prior to the required suspension period of one full Fall or Spring semester and one summer have elapsed. Readmission does not guarantee federal financial aid. Students should consult with the Office of Student Enrollment and Financial Services prior to their return to determine if they are making satisfactory academic progress towards their degree. The earliest a suspended student may return to the University and resume taking classes would be the semester immediately following the required period of suspension.

Students returning from an Academic Suspension enroll for a probationary semester upon their return, as indicated in their readmission letter. Readmitted students may also be required to attend and pass an academic success course and be subject to credit hour and grade point average requirements for continued enrollment, as indicated in their readmission letter. Failure to meet these requirements may lead to the students being dismissed from the university.

Students may elect to audit a course for enrichment purposes or as preparation for advanced study.  An Audit course does not fulfill degree requirements; course credit is not awarded.  For registration and billing purposes, Audit credit hours are included in a student’s 12-18 credit flat tuition rate.  An Audit course is recorded on the transcript with a grade of AD unless the auditor fails to meet attendance and/or class expectations, which may result in a grade of AW.  Tuition is charged at the published rate.

Students register for a course as “Audit” by submitting a Course Audit request form to Enrollment Services, Rodman 205/206.  The form requires approvals from the academic advisor and instructor of the course to be audited.  The auditor is required to attend regularly and should discuss class expectations with the instructor prior to enrolling.  The deadline to change from credit to Audit status is by the end of Add/Drop week.

Individuals who are not currently enrolled full-time at the University should contact the Office of the Provost for more information on course audit availability and guidelines.

Students are held to the degree and curricular requirements outlined in the Bulletin in effect at the time of matriculation to the University. Readmitted students follow the Bulletin in force at the time of return.

Changes in major requirements that are the result of amended or discontinued course offerings or in response to external certification or accreditation bodies will be communicated and resolved by the respective department chair.

Students may attempt to take a course twice at the University.  In the case of a course repeat, the first attempt grade must be a C- or lower, including Withdrawal.  Requests to repeat a course must be submitted through an academic petition. The highest graded attempt will be factored into the grade point average.  Students receive credit once when repeating a course, and all attempts remain on the transcript. In addition, only coursework repeated at John Carroll impacts the grade point average.   

Requests to take a course for a third time will only be considered in serious, extenuating circumstances and will be reviewed by the academic advisor, the chair of the department in which the repeat course was taught, and the assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or Boler School of Business.  In cases of a third attempt, the first and highest graded attempts will be factored into the grade point average. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor and the Office of Financial Aid before registering for a course repeat.

A student who must miss a scheduled class meeting may be granted an excused absence at the discretion of the instructor.  An excused absence entitles the student to make up any required activity that took place on the day of the absence.  The student is still responsible, however, for any material covered during the class period that was missed.  Whenever possible, requests for excused absences should be made by the student in advance; moreover, they should be infrequent as well as reasonable in terms of the grounds, necessity and duration.  Grounds could include illness, accident, serious emergency, or the observance of a religious holiday that prevents the student from attending class.

Documentation supporting a student request for an excused absence should be submitted directly to the Office of Academic Advising, for students in the College of Arts and Sciences, or to the Boler Dean’s Office, for students in the Boler School of Business.  After verifying the student’s documentation, the Advising or Boler Dean’s Office will communicate the request to the faculty member(s) who retains the discretion to grant the excused absence.  Documentation to request official notification and accommodation on the basis of a disability should be directed to Student Accessibility Services.  

Grade Exclusion is intended to help students in their first year of enrollment at the University recover from unsuccessful coursework specifically related to their academic major.  Courses taken to fulfill Core, minor, and elective credit are not eligible under this policy.  Students who received a C- or below in courses required for their intended major, including major support courses, taken during the first two semesters of enrollment, are eligible to petition for Exclusion.  A successful Academic Petition for Exclusion allows a student to remove the deficient grade or grades from their cumulative GPA.  A student who makes this choice may not continue in the academic major for which they requested Exclusion or a major requiring Excluded coursework.  If a student elects to return to the discontinued major, Excluded course grades will be reapplied toward the degree. 

A petition for Exclusion will be reviewed by the chair of the relevant academic department and the Assistant Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences or the Boler School of Business.  The petition must be submitted before the start of the third term of enrollment at the University.  Courses for which Exclusion has been granted remain listed on the student’s permanent record (transcript) with the designation EX.  Grades and credit hours of Excluded courses no longer apply toward the degree.

All degree requirements must be completed within 10 years of the date of matriculation as a degree-seeking student at John Carroll University. Credit completed 10 years previous to (re)matriculation will be reviewed for acceptability and applicability toward the degree.

Grade changes occur when a grade was calculated or assigned in error; an Incomplete converts to a final grade; or, if appropriate, as a corrective outcome in the grade appeals process.  Grades may not be changed as a means to accept and reassess additional work or performance after final grades have been submitted and the course concluded.  No grade may be changed after one semester following the term the course was offered:  Fall grade changes must be processed by the end of the spring semester; spring and summer grade changes by the end of the fall semester. Further information regarding the submission of a grade change request is available on the Office of the Registrar’s webpage.

B grade: Good.  3 quality points per credit hour.

Addition of a D- grade.

Removal of FA; X; HP; and P grades.

Policy Name: Incomplete Grades

• New University Policy

A student who is unable to complete final assignments in light of serious, documented medical or extenuating circumstances (e.g. incapacitating illness, injury, accident, or death of an immediate family member) may ask the instructor for an Incomplete grade through an academic petition.  Incomplete grades are normally granted when a student is currently earning a passing grade and has completed the majority of the work at the time of the Incomplete request, and the withdrawal deadline has passed. Fall and spring semester requests should be submitted by the end of Reading Day, or by Monday of the last week of classes for summer.  An Incomplete may not be requested after Final grades are due, unless there are verifiable extenuating circumstances.

To start the Incomplete request process, the student must submit an academic petition.  A separate petition is required for each request. The student may be required to submit documentation at the instructor’s request to the Office of the Academic Advising, for the College of Arts and Sciences, or to the Boler College of Business Dean’s Office.  The respective office will confirm receipt of the supporting documentation with the students’ instructors. Only in exceptional circumstances will the University grant an Incomplete not initiated by the student. Instructors may wish to consult with the respective assistant dean of their college in instances of student incapacity.  

The assignment of an Incomplete is solely at the discretion of the instructor, who will indicate the terms for course completion in the academic petition.  Those terms include a list of all outstanding assignments, a deadline date (if different from the standard one-month submission due date for Incomplete grades), and relevant logistical information (communication preferences and instructions for the submission of make-up work).  

All Incomplete work must be submitted to the instructor within one month following the last normal examination date of the semester in which the grade is incurred or the grade of I converts to an F.  If the precipitating circumstances behind the initial Incomplete request continue, an extension may be granted with supporting documentation to the appropriate assistant dean. Instructors should follow the University’s grade change procedures when changing an Incomplete grade.   

Mid-term grades are given to all undergraduate students at the midpoint of the fall and spring semesters.  Midterm grades provide students with timely feedback on their academic progress, allowing for meaningful advising conversations, earlier academic intervention, informed decision-making on possible withdrawal, and encouragement to those performing well.  These grades are not part of the permanent record and will not be used to determine enrollment status or eligibility for athletics or financial aid.

The University may award a Posthumous degree as recognition of a student’s progress toward degree completion.  

A Posthumous degree may be conferred to a student in the final semester of enrollment whose untimely death prevents degree completion.  Latin honors will not be awarded. The student must have been in good academic and disciplinary standing and enrolled at the University or on an approved leave of absence at the time of death.  Family members or other interested parties may initiate a request for Posthumous degree consideration by contacting the Office of the Provost. A family member or designee may request to receive the student’s diploma at Commencement.  

• Revised University Policy

John Carroll students who wish to take courses at another institution must first consult with their advisor. Students and advisors should consult the Transfer Course Equivalency table located on the Registrar’s website to determine how the course will transfer back to John Carroll.  Submission of an academic petition is not required for pre-approval of transfer if the course equivalency listed matches the student’s degree requirements. If the other school requires a transient student permission form, the student should have the advisor sign the form.  

If the course is not listed in the Equivalency table, or if the student is requesting that the course transfer in a different manner, or for Core credit, the student must submit an online academic petition for approval before enrolling elsewhere. Course descriptions must be included in the petition. For Core and/or special designations, syllabi may be required. The permission, if given, will specify the terms under which credit will be transferred. To transfer the credit,the student must request that an official, final transcript be sent directly to the Registrar at John Carroll. Hand-delivered copies of transcripts will not be accepted. A final grade of C or better is required for transfer of credit.  Only the credits will transfer; the final grade received does not affect the student’s quality-point average at John Carroll.

The Spring Commencement Ceremony signifies academic completion and merit for the year’s graduating class of students.  The following criteria will apply for allowing summer graduates to participate in the ceremony prior to the completion of all degree requirements:

1. Undergraduate students must have no more than (9) nine remaining credit hours in order to complete their degree program.  If the course(s) needed to graduate is (are) not offered at John Carroll University during the summer, arrangements must be completed which will ensure proper transfer to the student’s degree program at John Carroll.  Summer graduates must indicate the August degree conferral date on their Graduation Application.
2.  Students must have a 2.0 grade point average in any of the various categories in which a 2.0 average is needed for Graduation (overall, major/minor, support courses, and business courses in the case of Boler School students). The grade point average will be calculated after coursework for the spring semester has concluded and prior to the Commencement Ceremony.  The average is computed to two decimal places and truncated, not rounded.
3.  May Commencement Ceremony participants who have not completed all degree requirements will have their Graduation Honors listed in the Commencement program according to their overall grade point average at the end of spring semester.
4.  January graduates, those students who complete their degrees with fall coursework, are invited to participate in Commencement the following May.

• Revised Policy

For purposes of class standing, requirements, eligibility, and satisfactory progress towards degree completion, degree-seeking undergraduate students are classified as follows: as FIRST-YEARstudents upon admission with proper high school  credentials until the completion of 29 credits; as SOPHOMORES upon earning at least 30 credits and until the completion of 59 credits; as JUNIORSupon earning at least 60 credits and until the completion of up to 89 credits; as SENIORS upon earning more than 90 credits and until the completion of degree requirements.

Students are ultimately responsible for knowing and abiding by John Carroll University policies, procedures, and requirements as articulated in the Bulletin.  To this end, students are encouraged to make full use of University resources for consultation and guidance.  In no case will a degree requirement be waived or an exception granted based on lack of knowledge of regulations or assertions of not being informed by University personnel.  

The University offers new students two ways to receive transfer credits towards the John Carroll degree. Prior to matriculation students may earn college credits through 1) exams administered by major testing programs, or 2) course work taken at regionally accredited or CHEA recognized institutions of higher education or their foreign equivalents. Initial determination of credit transferability occurs at the time of evaluation for admission. All requests for transfer of credits earned prior to matriculation must be submitted by the end of the second semester after matriculation.

Currently enrolled students may also receive transfer credit for course work taken at another regionally accredited or CHEA recognized academic institution or a foreign equivalent. To ensure transferability of credits after matriculation, students must have an approved petition in advance of taking courses through University-approved study abroad programs or at other regionally accredited institutions. Students are responsible for having their transcripts sent directly to the University Registrar.

Courses proposed for transfer credit must be completed with a C or higher (not Pass/Fail, unless it can be determined that the passing mark is equivalent to a C or higher). Courses completed at non-regionally accredited institutions or programs (e.g., the Washington Center, Disney Executive program) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All courses are reviewed by department chairs, program directors, and academic deans using the following criteria:

• Acceptability: course work acknowledged by the University as having met standards for evaluation and award of undergraduate transfer credit, independent of delivery method.
• Comparability: the course work is comparable in content, expectations, and credit hours to courses offered at John Carroll.
• Applicability: the course work is deemed appropriate for use within a degree program to fulfill specific requirements.

Some restrictions apply. John Carroll does not accept remedial courses, English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or courses taken as part of Technical Preparation programs. John Carroll does not award credit for prior learning experiences that are not included on an official transcript from a regionally-accredited institution, or a foreign equivalent (see below for exceptions for military training). Qualitatively, credits from other schools must be within one credit hour of comparable work at John Carroll. Quality points and grades are not transferred, only credits. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed in residence at John Carroll. At least 50% of the credits for the major must be earned at John Carroll or through an approved dual-degree or study-abroad program. The limit of transfer credit from a two-year institution is 60 semester hours.

Credit will be given for courses completed under the auspices of the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), providing they are equivalent to those offered by John Carroll University. Credit may also be given for military training as indicated by the American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations for training courses. Students with military training must submit an official JST transcript for evaluation.

Click here for the full policy document.

Transcript Notations

Notations will be made on a student’s transcript for academic or conduct reasons, as described below.

1. Minor Academic or Conduct Violations:
   For instances where a student has been placed on probation or warning for minor academic or conduct violations, no notation will appear on the transcript.
2. Involuntary Separation:
   In instances where a student involuntarily separates from the University, a transcript notation will be used to denote the interruption or cessation in a student’s studies.

• Suspension:
  For instances where a student has been suspended due to academic or conduct issues the following notation will appear on the transcript for the duration of the suspension and will be removed once the suspension has expired:“Suspended, Eligible to Return (term year)”
  
  Suspension – is defined as a temporary separation from the University due to an academic or conduct reason, for a specific period, with the option of a possible future return.  Examples include academic warnings due to a failure to meet minimum GPA requirements, academic dishonesty or serious conduct issues.
• Dismissal:
  For instances where a student has been permanently dismissed or expelled due to  academic or conduct issues, the following notation will appear on the transcript indefinitely:“Dismissed, Ineligible to Return”Dismissal – is defined as a permanent separation from the institution due to an academic or conduct reason.  Examples include final failure to meet minimum GPA requirements, severe academic dishonesty or serious conduct issues.

3. Conduct Letter
   In instances where a student requests that a transcript be sent to another institution and the student has been suspended or dismissed from the University due to conduct violations, a conduct letter from the Dean of Students Office will accompany the transcript.  The conduct letter will include the student’s name; student identification number; transcript notation of either suspended (with date eligible to return) or dismissed; nature of conduct violation (academic or conduct) for which student was found responsible; and referral to the Dean of Students Office or other University department for additional information.
4.  Pending Academic or Conduct Issues
   For serious pending academic or conduct matters involving a student prior to a finding of responsibility and determination of a sanction, a “Hold” will be placed on the release of a transcript until a determination as to responsibility is made and any sanction is imposed.

Undergraduate Academic Standing Committee Composition & Procedures