Policy Statement Augusta University is required by the Board of Regents to have an Investment Policy. The Policy and related Investment Guidelines are intended to promote sound and prudent judgment in the management of investment assets, consistent with the fiduciary responsibility of the institution. This Policy outlines the goals and […]
Identity Theft Policy
Policy Statement This policy applies to any department or individual reviewing consumer credit or criminal background reports on employees, students or other customers. This policy also applies to anyone on campus who may receive address, name or bank information change requests from such parties. This Identity Theft Program (The Program) […]
Group Insurance Policy
Policy Statement All regular benefits eligible employees with a work commitment of three-quarters (30 hours a week) or more are eligible for Group Insurance. All eligible employees must enroll within 30 days of initial employment or eligibility date. An Augusta University retiree or career employee, who upon his/her separation of […]
Definition of A Credit Hour
Policy Statement For academic purposes, Georgia Regents University conforms to standards set by the BOR (Board of Regents) Policy 3.4.1 of the University System of Georgia, the SACs (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) Commission on Colleges Policy Statement, the Federal definition (Federal Register (75 FR 66832 p. 66946), Carnegie […]
Dean’s List Policy
Policy Statement Augusta University (“AU”) believes it is important recognize the superior academic performance of undergraduate and Dental College of Georgia students by awarding them Dean’s List designation for a given semester according to the conditions set forth in this policy. To qualify for the Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must (a) earn 12 or more hours of undergraduate course work numbered […]
Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students
Policy Statement Augusta University (AU) maintains required academic standards of performance for its undergraduate students. This policy describes those academic standards and the courses of action that can occur when these academic standards are not met. These include Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, Academic Dismissal, and Academic Renewal. This policy applies […]
Academic Leave Policy
Policy Statement To be effective as researchers, educators, and clinicians, and to support the university’s mission, Georgia Regents University faculty must function in an environment that supports ongoing professional development.Georgia Regents University is committed to supporting academic leave opportunities for faculty to pursue scholarly work or professional development aligned with […]
Academic Rights and Responsibilities
Policy Statement Intellectual pluralism and the free exchange of ideas are key elements to any institution of higher education. Academic freedom is a core value in the American community of higher education. Augusta University encourages these elements in freedom of inquiry, discovery, and creativity in the pursuit of truth and […]
Academic Honesty
Policy Statement Augusta University (“AU”) recognizes that academic honesty is essential to its academic function. The following regulations protect the equity and validity of the University’s grades and degrees, and help students develop ethical standards and attitudes appropriate to academic and professional life. Violations of academic honesty include, but are not […]