LITTERING POLICY
For a student taking classes on campus, a car or reliable transportation is necessary. The student may be able to car pool; however, the schedule of classes and/or internships cannot be arranged to accommodate individual schedules or the schedule of students in a car pool. The student is responsible for any costs related to travel as well as the actual travel to and from internship or clinical sites as well as any arranged class field trips, which may or may not be in geographical proximity to their residence or to campus. TRANSPORTATION POLICY
Each student is expected to display a respect for the campus and the local environment. Littering affects the rights of others and poses health, safety, and pest problems. Students are expected to place all trash, garbage and recyclables in designated receptacles.
FACULTY RECOMMENDATIONS POLICY
Occasionally students or alumni may ask faculty members to provide a reference to assist with employment or an educational opportunity. Students and alumni should be aware that the decision to provide a letter of recommendation is at the discretion of the faculty member/ program director, and/or Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and must not be influenced by political or discriminatory considerations. In situations where the student is also an employee of the University, faculty members may only provide a letter of recommendation on University letterhead in support of educational opportunities. Employment references for students who are also employees of the University must follow the policies outlined in the Administrative Policy Manual. • If a faculty member chooses to provide a letter of recommendation, it can be provided on Hodges University letterhead and signed with a Hodges University job title. • The letter of recommendation must be honest, accurate, and not misleading in any way. If the faculty member is uncomfortable writing the letter or cannot provide an honest and accurate recommendation, the request for a letter of recommendation should be refused.
• The author of the letter of recommendation should ensure that opinions are labeled as such and facts are provided to support that opinion. Letters should be dated and addressed specifically to the party concerned rather than “to whom it may concern” and the purpose for which the letter is written (e.g., “This recommendation is provided for your review in considering “Mary Jones” for admission into your graduate program...” should be clearly stated. • The letter of recommendation must include the following: “This letter serves as a personal reference and does not necessarily reflect the views of Hodges University. The University is not responsible for, nor does it acknowledge, any personal reference provided by a faculty member on another’s behalf. The recipient of this letter is not to permit access to this letter of recommendation without the student’s express written consent.” • Before writing a letter of recommendation, the faculty member must receive a signed Consent to Release Student Information Form documenting the student’s written consent.
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