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Fairleigh Dickinson University- Vancouver Campus
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Mission
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce, and culture.
Commitment
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT STATEMENT
Fundamental to its mission, vision, and core values, Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) is committed to creating and nurturing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus environment that fosters mutual respect and understanding among students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni.
FDU embraces a culture of open mindedness, diversity of thought, and cultural expression. The University encourages multiple perspectives to enrich the educational experience for the University community. FDU emphasizes understanding cultural experiences and perspectives by cultivating respectful communication among members of the FDU community.
The University is focused on ensuring that students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni thrive personally and professionally in a global environment in order to challenge and reject racial divisiveness, prejudice, systemic privilege, and oppression. To this end, FDU does not tolerate discrimination or bias based on race, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, ability status, age, nationality, and socioeconomic class.
History
Founded in 1942 by Dr. Peter Sammartino and his wife, Sylvia (Sally), Fairleigh Dickinson University has grown into the largest private university in New Jersey. Today, more than 11,500 students from 32 states and 72 countries are enrolled on the University’s two campuses in northern New Jersey and its international campuses in Wroxton, England and Vancouver, Canada. Beginning as a two-year junior college, Fairleigh Dickinson expanded to a four-year curriculum in 1948 to fill the need for higher education in northern New Jersey. In 1954, the first graduate program, a master’s degree in business administration, was offered, and Bergen Junior College was purchased as a second campus, now Metropolitan Campus. In 1956, Fairleigh Dickinson gained University status and, one year later, the 178-acre Vanderbilt-Twombly estate was acquired in Madison to serve as a third campus, now Florham Campus.
FDU became the first American university to own a campus in England when it acquired Wroxton College from Trinity College, Oxford University. Opened in 1965, Wroxton College offers American students graduate and undergraduate courses as well as an enriching cultural experience. Formerly a 13th-century abbey, Wroxton College is now a beautifully restored and modernized Jacobean mansion. In 2007, FDU commenced classes at facilities in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
FDU has maintained its commitment to broadening global horizons and fostering greater international understanding. In 2000, the Board of Trustees adopted a focused mission for FDU: to prepare students for world citizenship through global education.
Each of the University campuses has a unique character and vitality. Students benefit from studying at a comprehensive university that offers a wide range of programs and courses, but they also enjoy an atmosphere of warmth and personal attention usually found at much smaller institutions.
Today, FDU offers over 100 degree programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels. Its wide range of offerings, coupled with the depth and expertise of its faculty, has Fairleigh Dickinson University poised to serve the citizens of New Jersey and beyond.
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Admission
The Pillar Society of Fairleigh Dickinson University was instituted in 2001 by President Michael Adams, to recognize those exceptional individuals who, over time, have made extraordinary contributions to the character and quality of the University, its community and culture.
Award
Presentation of a $1000 check presented at the Convocation each fall. Vancouver recipients will receive their award during Vancouver’s Pre-Commencement Dinner. The recipient’s name is to be inscribed on an individual plaque — presented to recipient. An FDU pin is awarded to each recipient. In addition, Pillar recipients are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony procession for their respective campuses.
Criteria
- Individual serving at FDU in a non-faculty role for at least ten years and below the rank of Assistant Vice President, Associate Vice President or Vice President.
- Individual demonstrates a keen understanding of FDU’s mission and history.
- Individual promotes civility on campus.
- Individual serves as a role model for other FDU employees and students.
- Individual demonstrates high level of concern for students and other members of the University community.
- Individual should be actively involved in the FDU community above and beyond his/her specific job requirements.
Process
In the spring of each academic year, the Office of Human Resources prepares a letter to the FDU community, listing criteria for the award, calling for nominations, and establishing a published deadline.
Students and graduate assistants are not permitted to nominate.
Nominators must be employed with FDU at least three years.
Nominations must be individually submitted with a recommendation. Group petition nominations will not be accepted.
Re-nomination of prior nominees, not previously selected, but who are still eligible, is encouraged.
In the absence of a sufficient pool of nominees, the committee may access the previous pool of nominees from the past two years.
Current qualified Pillar Society members will be permitted to submit one nomination. All current Pillar recipients, upon promotion to the rank of Assistant Vice President, Associate Vice President or Vice President, will retain their position as Pillar but are removed from the nomination and election process.
Nominations will be forwarded to the Office of Human Resources and vetted for adherence to the eligibility criteria referenced above.
The Office of Human Resources will provide active Pillar Society members with a copy of all eligible nomination forms, and include a ballot form. Members will be instructed to mail ballots back to Human Resources.
The Office of Human Resources will determine the results, selecting no more than one recipient from each major New Jersey campus and the Vancouver Campus, and communicate accordingly with the Office of the President, University Operations, and Communications.
Announcements and Awarding of Pillar Awards
A letter signed by the University President, will be sent to each awardee. The names are forwarded to the Senior Vice President for Operations for inclusion in the Convocation program and scripts, and to the Vancouver Campus Executive for inclusion in the Pre-Commencement Dinner program. The names are forwarded, along with the nominations, to the Office of Communications for the development of a 100-200 word citation to be read at the New Jersey convocation or Vancouver Pre-Commencement Dinner. Copies of all nominations will be forwarded to the President’s Office to be kept on file, in a confidential manner, for two years. Citations are to be reviewed by the awardee prior to the presentation. NOTE: Senior Vice President for Operations reads citation; President conveys award. Recipients are encouraged to make a brief (50 words) statement of acceptance. The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to periodically review the procedures and make recommendations to the Office of the President.
Accommodation
Students with documented disabilities should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Office of Disability Support Services in a timely fashion. Students may begin the process of applying for adjustments/accommodations (accommodations) at any point during their time at FDU.
For students new to FDU or for existing students who wish to apply for accommodations, applications, and documentation should be submitted by the following dates to allow a reasonable timeframe to accurately assess and approve accommodations before the first day of classes:
- Fall Semester: July 1
- Spring Semester: January 2
To apply for academic accommodations, eligible students will follow these steps:
1. Complete and Submit an Online Application
2. Submit Supporting Documentation
• Students should submit a copy of their most recent disability-related documentation to the Office of Disability Support Services.
Note: While IEP and 504 Plans from high school are sometimes helpful, they are not always sufficient documentation of a disability.
• Students can submit their documentation by uploading it to the secure online portal (myDSS), mailing it, or faxing it to the DSS office.
• Once applications are completed (i.e., an online application accompanied by supporting documentation), they will be reviewed by the Office of Disability Support Services.
3. Receive Notification of Decision
• The Office of Disability Support Services’ determination of academic accommodations will be based on the documentation and information provided by students.
• Once approved, a staff member of Disability Support Services will contact the student and schedule a meeting to discuss the next steps regarding the implementation of approved accommodations.
Once approved, eligible students will follow these guidelines:
• Submit a Request for Accommodation Letters to be Sent to Professors
• Students are responsible for requesting accommodation letters. Students will login to myDSS to request that their letters of accommodation(s) be sent to their professors. Once the request has been submitted, the Office of Disability Support Services will send the student’s professors an electronic copy of the approved accommodation letter(s).
• Accommodation letters do not disclose details of the student’s disability.
• Academic accommodations will not be provided until the professor receives the accommodation letters.
• Accommodations generally are not retroactive.
• Monitor Progress and Contact DSS for Further Assistance
• As the semester progresses, it is the student’s responsibility to monitor their academic progress. If students require additional assistance with their accommodations, contact the Office of Disability Support Services immediately.
• If students require academic assistance or additional support services beyond what the Office of Disability Support Services provides, contact the office for a referral to the appropriate campus resources.
• Future Semesters
• Students will not need to reapply for services each semester but must submit a request for accommodation letters to be sent to professors.
Common Academic Adjustments and/or Accommodations
The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) provides a variety of accommodations to students with disabilities based on their documented needs. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into account what is most appropriate and reasonable for an individual student based on their documented disability-related need, and essential requirements of their academic program. Commonly provided accommodations include but are not limited to:
Testing Accommodations
- Extended Time on Tests
This academic accommodation typically constitutes “time and a half” based on standard exam allotted time. Instructors may provide this academic accommodation by allowing a student extended time immediately before or after a scheduled exam time, during office hours, or at any other mutually agreed upon time and location. Alternatively, the Office of Disability Support Services can arrange for a proctor to administer the exam in the DSS office with appropriate notice.
- Distraction-reduced Testing
This academic accommodation provides a student with a less distracting space to take any course exam. Instructors may provide this academic accommodation by administering the exam in their office or somewhere within their department. With appropriate notice, the student can also choose to take the exam in a distraction-reduced testing room arranged by the Office of Disability Support Services.
- Use of a Calculator
This academic adjustment/accommodation is provided for students with a math disability. Students are allowed to use a non-scientific basic calculator on math exams. Students must bring their calculators to the testing location.
Class Accommodations
- Assistance with Note-taking
This academic accommodation provides students with note-taking assistance. Please note that the student is responsible for regularly attending the class. Note-taking assistance is not a substitute for class attendance.
- Use of a Laptop or Computer
This academic accommodation may apply to both in-class activities and exams. If approved, students should use their computers for in-class work. Students requiring a computer for their exams will take their exams at the Office of Disability Support Services on an office computer.
- Preferential Seating
This academic accommodation is for students who would benefit from sitting in a specific location in the classroom.
- Assistive Technology
The Office of Disability Support Services provides students with access to a variety of assistive technologies. These include but are not limited to:
• Captioning
• Adaptive computer keyboards
• Assistive listening devices
• Books in an alternate format
• Use of audio recording software for notetaking
• Screen readers
• Speech-to-text Software
Other Accommodations
- Priority Course Registration
Students with certain disability-related needs may qualify to receive priority registration on a case-by-case basis as a reasonable academic accommodation. The priority registration accommodation provides students with the opportunity to register for classes on the first-day registration opens.
- Graduate and/or Professional Licensing Exam Requests
Scholarships
Currently there are no scholarships available.
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