STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES IN ACADEMICS AND THE PURSUIT OF A DEGREE To earn a degree from Kettering University you must apply yourself towards that goal and we can offer you the means to obtain it. Towards that end, the following responsibilities rest on your shoulders as a Kettering University student: 1. The students learning needs and desires should provide the basis for enrolling in specific courses or within a given program. 2. Students should be informed of what is going on within their programs by reading course listings, degree requirements, and other material made available by the university and their departments. 3. Students should take an active part in planning their educational package within the context of university requirements and resources. 4. Students should continually monitor their progress. 5. Students should seek out support services, such as tutoring and advising when assistance is needed in meeting goals. 6. Students should attend classes well prepared and complete assignments on time. 7. Students should embrace the principle of Academic Honesty. 8. Students should respect the freedom of the academic community to inquire, publish, and teach. 9. Students should respect the facilities and property of Kettering University. Adapted from the 1979 Carnegie Council on Policy Studies in Higher Education
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