Policy Statements
Teacher candidates must read all content and adhere to all policies stated in the Student Teaching Handbook and the University Undergraduate Catalog. Teacher candidates must also be familiar with and comply with school policies at assigned placement sites. Teacher candidates are required to maintain current compliance documents throughout the student teaching semester.
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Regular attendance is required as explained in the attendance policy.
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Teacher candidates with questions or concerns about course content, assignments, or grading should refer to the grading policy and contact the university supervisor or education program coordinator.
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Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, and maintains a grievance procedure available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. At all times, it is your right to address inquiries or concerns about possible discrimination to the Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, 901 S National, Carrington Hall 205, 417-836-4252. Other types of concerns (i.e. concerns of an academic nature) should be discussed directly with your instructor and can also be brought to the attention of your instructor’s Department Head.
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To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact the Director of the Disability Resource Center, Meyer Library, Suite 111, 417-836-4192. Students may be required to provide documentation of the disability to the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations.
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Missouri State University is a community of scholars committed to developing educated persons who accept the responsibility to practice personal and academic integrity. You are responsible for knowing and following the university’s Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures. Any student participating in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to sanctions as described in this policy.
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It is the teacher candidate’s responsibility to understand the University’s procedure for dropping a class. If the teacher candidate stops attending this class but does not follow proper procedure for dropping the class, the teacher candidate will receive a failing grade and will also be financially obligated to pay for the class. For information about dropping a class or withdrawing from the university, contact the Office of the Registrar , 901 S National, Carrington Hall 320, 417-836-5520.
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Teacher candidates who require assistance during an emergency evacuation should discuss their needs with their professors and the Disability Resource Center. If there is emergency medical information to share, or if special arrangements are needed in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment as soon as possible with the Disability Resource Center, 417-836-4192, or University Safety , 417-836-8870. For further information to Missouri State University’s Emergency Response Plans. Teacher candidates should follow district guidelines in the assigned placement location during student teaching.
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Op5.06 Drug and Alcohol Policies
Use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances, or related Paraphernalia, except as expressly permitted by Federal law or public intoxication on University Premises. Including the use of prescription medications without proper prescription or used counter to the directions of a valid prescription. Additionally, the misuse of any products for the purposes of obtaining a similar effect as illegal drugs.
Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, or alcohol Paraphernalia (as defined in this Code) except as expressly permitted by the law and University regulations, or public intoxication on University Premises.
Violations of these policies are cumulative over the duration of a Student's tenure at the university and the listed sanctions are the minimum that will be imposed.
A schedule of fines will be approved yearly by the Board of Governors and placed on the Office of Student Conduct website.
- Use or Possession of Marijuana:
First Violation: Fine; participation in the CASICS education program (including an online module); and two reflection papers.
Second Violation: Participation in the CASICS education program; University Housing probation for one (1) year; and/or Level 1 probation for a period of one (1) year; and Parental notification, as allowed under FERPA regulations.
Third Violation: Separation from the University for one semester (e.g., suspension, or denial of privileges to re-enroll) and parental notification, as allowed under FERPA regulations. Prior to re-admittance, the Student will be required to meet with the Dean of Students (or designee) to discuss and demonstrate readiness to be at the University. The Student may be asked to submit documentation of successful substance abuse treatment. Students readmitted after a Fourth Violation will not be eligible for University Housing. - Use or Possession of a Controlled Substance Other Than Marijuana:
First Violation: Fine; parental notification, as allowed under FERPA regulations, Level Two Probation for a period of two years; and any additional Consequence as deemed appropriate by the Conduct Officer.
Second Violation: Separation from the University for one year (e.g. suspension or denial of privileges to re-enroll) and parental notification, as allowed under FERPA regulations. - Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell or Distribute:
First Violation: Dismissal from the University. - Use, Possession or Distribution of Alcohol:
First Violation: Fine; participation in BASICS education program (including an online module); and 2 reflection papers.
Second Violation: Fine; participation in BASICS education program; at least fifteen (15) hours of approved community service; University Housing probation for one (1) year; and/or Level One probation for a period of one (1) year; Parental notification, as allowed under FERPA regulations.
Third Violation: Parental notification, as allowed under FERPA regulations; University Housing suspension; assessment for chemical dependency; Level Two Probation for a period of one year; and a fine.
Fourth Violation: Separation from the University (e.g., suspension or denial of privileges to re-enroll) for one semester. Prior to re-admittance, the Student will be required to meet with the Dean of Students (or designee) to discuss and demonstrate readiness to be at the University. The Student may be asked to submit documentation of successful substance abuse treatment. Students readmitted after a Fourth Violation will not be eligible for University Housing. - Possession of Alcohol Paraphernalia:
First Violation: Warning and removal of Paraphernalia item.
Second Violation: Paper and removal of Paraphernalia item.
Third Violation: Parental notification, as allowed under FERPA regulations; University Housing probation; and removal of item.
Fourth Violation: University Housing suspension (e.g. suspension or denial of privileges to re-enroll) for one semester. Prior to re-admittance, the Student will be required to meet with the Dean of Students (or designee) to discuss and demonstrate readiness to be at the University .
Fake ID's
"Any person who is less than twenty-one years of age who uses a reproduced, modified license or identification card" "for the purpose of purchasing, asking for or in any way receiving any intoxicating liquor, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars for each separate offense."
Minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) or minor in possession by consumption (MIC)
"Any person under the age of twenty-one years, who purchases or attempts to purchase, or has in their possession, any intoxicating liquor or who is visibly intoxicated or has a detectable blood alcohol content" is guilty of a misdemeanor. Persons found guilty "shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars for each separate offense".
Supplying alcohol to minors (even if you are a minor)
"Any owner, occupant, or other person or legal entity with a lawful right of property who knowingly allows a person under the age of twenty-one to drink or possess intoxicating liquor or knowingly fails to stop a person under the age of twenty-one from drinking or possessing intoxicating liquor on such property", is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Any second or subsequent violation of this subsection is a class A misdemeanor.
Making a fake ID
Any person who shall reproduce, alter, modify, or misrepresent any driver's license or identification card shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction shall be subject to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, and confinement for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Questions
Questions concerning university policies and sanctions for violations should be directed to the Office of Student Conduct, PSU 405, 417-836-6937.
Questions concerning state laws and city ordinances should be directed to the Springfield Police Department - Missouri State University Substation, 636 E. Elm, 417-836-5327.
Sanctions
Review sanction for drug and alcohol policy violations in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Effective date
Presidential approval: June 27, 2022
- Use or Possession of Marijuana:
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During student teaching, the teacher candidate must adhere to the cell phone policy of the assigned placement location site. Missouri State University’s cell phone policy.
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Missouri State University has a Title IX policy that guides response to instances of sexual violence.
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During student teaching, the teacher candidate must adhere to the technology policy of the assigned placement location site.