UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
JACKSON SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS*

COURSES, GRADING, ACADEMIC CONDUCT

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as the use of creations, ideas or words of publicly available work without formally acknowledging the author or source through appropriate use of quotation marks, references, and the like.
Plagiarizing is presenting someone else's work as one's own original work or thought.  This constitutes plagiarism whether it is intentional or unintentional.  The University of Washington takes plagiarism very seriously. Plagiarism may lead to disciplinary action by the University against the student who submitted the work.  Any student who is uncertain
whether his or her use of the work of others constitutes plagiarism should consult the course instructor for guidance before formally submitting the course work involved. (Sources: UW Graduate School Style Manual; UW Bothell Catalog; UW Student Conduct Code)

Incompletes

An incomplete is given only when the student has been in attendance and
has done satisfactory work until within two weeks of the end of the
quarter and has furnished proof satisfactory to the instructor that the
work cannot be completed because of illness or other circumstances beyond
the student's control. (Source: UW General Catalog Online, "Student
Guide/Grading System")

Grade Appeal Procedure

A student who believes he or she has been improperly graded must first
discuss the matter with the instructor.  If the student is not satisfied
with the instructor's explanation, the student may submit a written appeal
to the director of the Jackson School with a copy of the appeal also sent
to the instructor.  The director consults with the instructor to ensure
that the evaluation of the student's performance has not been arbitrary or
capricious.  Should the director believe the instructor's conduct to be
arbitrary or capricious and the instructor declines to revise the grade,
the director, with the approval of the voting members of his or her
faculty, shall appoint an appropriate member, or members, of the faculty
of the Jackson School to evaluate the performance of the student and
assign a grade.  The Dean and Provost should be informed of this action.
Once a student submits a written appeal, this document and all subsequent
actions on this appeal are recorded in written form for deposit in a
School file. (Source: UW General Catalog Online, "Student Guide/Grading System")

Concerns About a Course, an Instructor, or a Teaching Assistant

If you have any concerns about a Jackson School course or your instructor,
please see the instructor about these concerns as soon as possible.  If
you are not comfortable talking with the instructor or not satisfied with
the response that you receive, you may contact the chair of the program
offering the course (names available from the Office of Student Services,
Thomson Hall 111).

If you have any concerns about a teaching assistant, please see the
teaching assistant about these concerns as soon as possible. If you are
not comfortable talking with the teaching assistant or not satisfied with
the response that you receive, you may contact the instructor in charge of
the course. If you are still not satisfied with the response that you
receive, you may contact the chair of the program offering the course
(names available from the Office of Student Services, Thomson Hall 111),
or the Graduate School at 200 Gerberding Hall (543-5900).

For your reference, these procedures are posted on a Jackson School
bulletin board in the Student Services Office, Room 111 Thomson Hall.


POLICIES, RULES, RESOURCES

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity
regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled
veteran or Vietnam-era veteran in accordance with University of Washington
policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

Disability Accommodation

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal
opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs,
activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.
For information or to request disability accommodation contact: Disabled
Students Services (Seattle campus) at (206) 543-8924/V, (206)
543-8925/TTY, (206) 616-8379/Fax, or e-mail at uwdss@u.washington.edu;
Bothell Student Affairs at (425) 352-5000/V; (425) 352-5303/TTY,
(425) 352-5335/Fax, or e-mail at uwbothel@u.washington.edu; Tacoma Student
Services at (253) 552-4000/V, (253) 552-4413/TTY, (253) 552-4414/Fax.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is defined as the use of one's authority or power,
either explicitly or implicitly, to coerce another into unwanted sexual
relations or to punish another for his or her refusal, or as the creation
by a member of the University community of an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive working or educational environment through verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature.

If you believe that you are being harassed, seek help-the earlier the better.
You may speak with your instructor, your teaching assistant, the director of
student services (111 Thomson), or the director of the Jackson School (406
Thomson).  In addition, you should be aware that the University has designated
special people to help you.  They are: Interim University Ombudsman and
Ombudsman for Sexual Harassment (for complaints involving faculty members and
teaching assistants) Susan L. Neff, 301 Student Union, 543-0283 or 543-6028; and
the University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office, 616-2028.Human
Rights Office. (Sources: UW Graduate School, CIDR, Office of the President)

Office of Scholarly Integrity

The Office of Scholarly Integrity is housed in the Office of the Vice-Provost.
The Office of Scholarly Integrity assumes responsibility for investigating and
resolving allegations of scientific and scholarly misconduct by faculty,
students, and staff of the University of Washington.  The Office of Scholarly
Integrity coordinates, in consultation and cooperation with the Schools and
Colleges, inquiries and investigations into allegations of scientific and
scholarly misconduct. The Office of Scholarly Integrity is responsible for
compliance with reporting requirements established by various Federal and other
funding agencies in matters of scientific or scholarly misconduct.  The Office
of Scholarly Integrity maintains all records resulting from inquiries and
investigations of such allegations. University rules (Handbook, Vol. II, Section
25-51, Executive Order #61) define scientific and scholarly misconduct to
include the following forms of inappropriate activities: intentional
misrepresentation of credentials; falsification of data; plagiarism; abuse of
confidentiality; deliberate violation of regulations applicable to research.
Students can report cases of scientific or scholarly misconduct either to the
Office of Scholarly Integrity, to their faculty adviser, or the department
chair. The student should report such problems to whomever he or she feels most
comfortable.  (Sources: UW web page
(http://www.grad.washington.edu/OSI/osi.htm); minutes of Grad School Executive
Staff and Division Heads meeting, 7/23/98)

* Adapted from material prepared by the UW Department of History and used
with permission.