ACE Doctoral Handbook

Contents

Overview

• The University
• Accreditation
• Adult and Continuing Education (ACE)

ACE Doctorate

• Program Design
• Admission Process
• The Curriculum
• Critical Engagement Project (Dissertation)
• The Faculty

Academic Policies

• Evaluation of Student Progress
• Student Withdrawal
• Grade Report
• Transcripts
• Audit
• Request to Change Name
• Course Sequence and Pacing
• Attendance
• Rights and Privacy Act
• Policy on Academic Honesty
• Handling Academic Dishonesty
• Remedies
• Time Lines
• Academic Appeal
• Disruptive Behavior Policy

Tuition and Fees

• Payment Plan Options
• General Financial Regulations
• Procedures for Payment
• Financial Delinquency
• Refund Policy
• Financial Aid Programs

Academic Support

• Office of Student Affairs
• Counseling
• Mediation in Disputes
• Career Placement
• Health Services
• Health Insurance
• Services for Special Needs
• Special Events
• Student Regulations
• Additional Services
• Library Resources
• Computer Labs
• Software Availability
• Consulting

Program Completion

• Degree Requirements
• Applications for Graduation
• Commencement