Dean of Students Office: Supporting Student Success at College of Veterinary Medicine

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The Dean of Students Office at the College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to supporting students' academic and personal growth. They work closely with various campus departments, serve as a resource for students and parents, and ensure compliance with laws and standards of conduct. The office also oversees student conduct, promotes campus safety, and fosters a culture of responsibility and fairness.


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  1. Dean of Students Office College of Veterinary Medicine Orientation Class of 2025 Dean of Students Office

  2. Dean of Students Office Staff Dr. Thomas Bourgeois-Dean of Students Tabor Mullen-Associate Dean of Students Dr. Cat Walker- Director of Parent Services Becky Faulk-Coordinator of Parent Services Kem Wells-Assistant Director for Student Services Nick Gordon-Assistant Director, Office of Student Conduct Taylor Deer-Assistant Director of Student Honor Code Brooke Redus-Administrative Assistant Dean of Students Office

  3. What we do. Work closely with: University Police Department Student Counseling Center Student Support Services/Student Disabilities Services Student Leadership Programs Center for America s Veterans Holmes Cultural Diversity Center Colvard Student Union Greek Life Student Activities Event Services Dean of Students Office

  4. What else we do.. - Primary point of contact for many students/parents. Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and City laws. Liaison between faculty/academic administration and student units. Receive and investigate alleged misconduct of students. Aid in development and growth of students both academically and personally. - - - - Dean of Students Office

  5. Office of Student Conduct Office of Student Conduct

  6. Student Conduct Function: Administer the Code of Student Conduct. Serve as resource for students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding student conduct Assist and counsel victims and accused of conduct violations Offer conflict/dispute management Mission: Promote responsibility and standards of conduct. Strive to ensure a safe and healthy campus environment Foster concepts of fairness, civility, and personal responsibility Office of Student Conduct

  7. Code of Student Conduct The Code of Student Conduct applies to all students while present on campus or at a University facility. It further applies to all student conduct that occurs in connection with a University program or activity, regardless of the location O.P. 91.100 http://www.policies.msstate.edu/policypdfs/91100.pdf Office of Student Conduct

  8. University Police Department All are sworn officers who have attended police academy. Assist in enhancing total educational development of students. Provide law enforcement services. Promote development of healthy lifestyles. Office of Student Conduct

  9. Department of Housing & Residence Oversee all incidents that are considered violations of the Code of Conduct/Housing Policies and Procedures Provide guidance on outcomes of incidents Office of Student Conduct

  10. Common Violations of the Code of Student Conduct (91.100) Alcohol Unlawful sale, possession, consumption, use or distribution of alcohol Drugs Unlawful sale, possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs Assault Any intentional behavior that causes or may cause physical harm to another individual, including simple assault, aggravated assault, fighting, and sexual assault Theft - Unauthorized use, taking, or withholding of anything of value belonging to another entity Office of Student Conduct

  11. Common Violations of the Code of Student Conduct (91.100) Disorderly Conduct/Disruptive Behavior (Classroom Disruption) Conduct that includes violent, noisy, or drunken behavior on university controlled property or while representing the university or attending a university function, or any cation that interferes with or attempts to disrupt the learning environment Office of Student Conduct

  12. MSU Student Honor Code Student Honor Code Office

  13. Honor Code Promote academic integrity and to reduce academic misconduct. Oversees all activities of the Student Honor Code Council. Student Honor Code Office

  14. Role of Honor Code Office Promotion of Integrity and Honesty Student Advocate Classroom Issues, Campus Issues, Academic Misconduct, etc. Adjudication of Cases of Academic Misconduct Does not conflict with the Classroom Standard Due Process and Fairness Educational Outreach and Programming Regional and National Voice on Academic Integrity Student Honor Code Office

  15. Academic Misconduct Cheating Fabrication Falsification Multiple Submissions Plagiarism Complicity Academic Fraud Violation of Departmental or College Rules Student Honor Code Office

  16. Plagiarism As defined by the MSU Student Honor Code: The appropriation of another person s ideas, processes, results, or words without giving the appropriate credit (p.4). 52% of all reported cases involved plagiarism. Student Honor Code Office

  17. Cheating As defined by the MSU Student Honor Code: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, notes, study aids or other devices or materials in any academic exercise (p.3) 29% of all reported cases involved cheating Student Honor Code Office

  18. Complicity As defined by the MSU Honor Code: Intentionally or knowingly helping, or attempting to help, another to commit an act of academic dishonesty (p.5). 2.7% of all reported cases involved complicity Student Honor Code Office

  19. Academic Fraud As defined by the MSU Honor Code: The deliberate effort to deceive and is distinguished from an honor mistake and honest differences in judgement or interpretation. (p.5). 10% of all reported cases involved academic fraud Student Honor Code Office

  20. Adjudication Process What happens if I violate the code? Student Honor Code Office

  21. Tips for Avoiding Academic Misconduct Attend class & participate! Do not procrastinate Utilize campus & university resources Hold yourself/classmates accountable Understand the expectations of your course instructor Consider the process, not just the results Student Honor Code Office

  22. Campus Resources Honor Code Office MSU Writing Center Mitchell Memorial Library Math Lab Your course instructor Any others? Student Honor Code Office

  23. Questions ? Dean of Students Office

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