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the Respondus Lockdown Video; student to miss the examination, and supporting Objective The faculty mentoring initiative is one such endeavor. It is
documentation should be provided where appropriate. designed to make your transition to college a smooth one.
5.3.3 Holding a discovery phase meeting with the student; Copies of the appeal must be sent to the Office of the The Academic Advising Office was established in 2011 as In the beginning of your freshman year, a faculty mentor
5.3.4 Holding the first committee meeting to evaluate the Registrar for review and approval. one of Abu Dhabi University’s strategic initiatives to support will be assigned to you from University College. In your
sophomore year, you will be assigned to a faculty mentor
evidence and reach a decision; students in achieving their potential and academic goals. from your major.
5.3.5 Holding appeal committee meeting, where applicable, Rules Governing Final The mission of Abu Dhabi University’s Academic Advising
to reevaluate the evidence and review the decision of the Examinations Office is to guide and support students during their The Faculty Mentor will:
first committee; academic journey to ensure they succeed in achieving their 1. Provide information about degree programs to aid
1. No faculty may hold a final examination except during goals and career plans. This is done through regular and students in making informed decisions regarding their
5.3.6 Submitting certain cases to Senior Management for the period in which final examinations are scheduled. consistent communication with each student by forming majors and minors.
special considerations, when applicable; and The final examination times will be posted by the a partnership with faculty mentors and academic advisors
5.3.7 Conducting all the necessary communications to the Registrar and will take place immediately following to create and maintain a solid foundation of engaged 2. Deliver general guidance related to the student’s field
of interest.
concerned parties. the thirteenth week of the Fall and Spring semesters. learning, proactive participation, and a strong sense of
The Summer and Winter semesters final examination personal responsibility. 3. Assist students with their choices of majors and
Exceptions schedule will be coordinated within the Summer and minors.
For any conditions/circumstances and/or exceptions Winter semesters and students will be notified of the Main Objectives of the Academic Advising 4. Mentor students throughout their academic journey
outside the conditions stated in this procedure, a request given date in advance. Office: in ADU.
shall be presented to either Vice Chancellor or Provost 2. No student may be required to take more than two final 5. Provide comprehensive feedback regarding students’
for treatment. Either one will advise on what level of examinations on any calendar day during the period 1. Develop academic programs that are consistent with performance.
approval is required based on the risk involved in approving in which final examinations are scheduled. If more students’ goals and actual strengths to support them
the exception. The highest authority to address major than two are scheduled, the Office of the Registrar will in the challenge of making plans and taking decisions 6. Meet the students with academic support to monitor
exceptions is the Chancellor whom will be recommended permit a postponement allowing students to sit for that are relevant to their interests and appropriate to their progress and recommend the support needed
their level.
by the Vice Chancellor or Provost depending on the nature such an examination at a later date. for their academic development.
of the procedure 2. Advise and assist students with respect to ADU policies
3. Examinations that are postponed because more than and procedures. Responsibilities of Students:
Examination Rules and two examinations are scheduled on the same day, 3. Provide accurate and timely information regarding Successful advising is subject to a number of factors; all
or because an examination conflicts with another
Regulations examination, may be taken at another time during the university requirements, policies, and procedures. of which contribute to the overall success of a student.
It is dependent on the shared understanding of, and
final examination period once the faculty member and 4. Guide and motivate students in developing themselves commitment to, the advising process by students,
1. Final Examinations for all students will be held as student both agree on a time. and taking more responsibility for planning their own advisors, and the university. Students will be informed
stipulated in the Academic Calendar; academic career. of their academic responsibilities in the advising
4. Laboratory work and oral examinations which form process.
2. Only students registered for a particular course will part of a final exam are allowed to be taken in the week 5. Act as a focal point between the students and the
be admitted into the room for the respective final preceding the period set for the final examinations, but University in order to ensure that the students fulfill all The responsibilities of students include:
examination. Students who have exceeded the 30% all of the university-required written final examinations their academic requirements. 1. Recognizing the importance of the relationship with
absence rule, or who have not paid their tuition/ must be given during the final exam period. their advisors.
fees, or who have been suspended or dismissed from Responsibilities of Academic Advisors:
the university will not be allowed to sit for their final 5. No faculty may change the time, date or location of a 2. Getting the necessary information needed to
examinations; final exam without permission from the Registrar. 1. Advise and assist students with respect to ADU understand degree requirements in their respective
courses and programs.
degree program.
3. Faculty may examine students using written, practical, 6. No faculty member may increase the time allowed for 2. Assist students with registration issues and offer
or oral tests, by continuous assessment, or by any a final exam beyond the scheduled two hours without guidance with course selection. 3. Seeking the assistance of advisors/faculty mentors or
other university resources on a regular basis.
combination of these; permission from the respective Dean and Registrar
3. Identify options for students to satisfy specific degree 4. Keeping their assigned advisors/faculty mentors
4. Students who wish to appeal against examination requirements, evaluate and make recommendations informed of any academic difficulty and challenges
result(s) must follow the grade appeal procedure at Retention of Final Examinations on requests, and make adjustments to the student’s they may be facing.

the Office of the Registrar; Faculty are encouraged to make graded final examinations study plan. 5. Taking full responsibility of their decisions in
5. The week before the final exam shall be used for or papers available to students at the end of the semester. 4. Evaluate the students’ level of development and accordance with the best advice and information
feedback for students to reflect on what they have The College will retain a copy of each student’s graded support their growth by assessing the key factors and
learned during the semester; final examination/paper and examples from across the generating the required reports when necessary. given.
range of student performance of graded responses to all
6. If a student has missed an exam for any reason assessment instruments of the last two presentations of The Role of the Faculty Mentor: Advising student with Academic Support
(other than medical reasons as already noted), she/ the course to evaluate program effectiveness.
he may appeal to retake the test or exam if extreme Here in Abu Dhabi University, we are deeply committed to Notice:
justifying circumstances warrant it. A written appeal Academic Advising: Mission and helping you succeed in college.
must describe the circumstances which caused the

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