The University of Akron has rules and policies in place intended to promote a safe environment that is conducive for learning. These policies - written by the UA Office of General Counsel with guidance from students, faculty, campus groups and UA's Board of Trustees - are published at various locations on the University's Web site. This page draws together many of these essential rules and policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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About Student Records

• What information can the University reveal publicly about students?
• Are education records private?
• How can a students review his or her academic records?
• How can students get a copy of all or part of his or her education records?

Campus Safety

• How can I find someone to escort me to my car in the evening?
  The Wayne College Campus Police are always available to escort you to/from your vehicle. They can be reached by calling 330-684-8910 or by visiting the Library, Business Office, or Student Services & Support (these departments are in direct radio contact).
  Escort information for the main campus can be found here.
• What services are available to someone with a drug or alcohol problem?
• Where can I find a summary of the crimes reported on campus last year?
  (Please note that these statistics will be updated in mid-October.)
• How is "sexual assault" defined?
• What resources are available to victims of sexual assault?
• What is the University's Drug Free School policy?
• What steps can I take to minimize my chances of being the victim of identity theft?

Plagiarism and Copyright

• How does the University define plagiarism? What are the penalties for plagiarism? How can it be avoided?
• Am I allowed to download music through the UA network from free peer-to-peer file sharing systems such as Grokster?
• What is copyright and how can I avoid violating someone's copyrights when I make copies from books for class?

Sexual Harassment

• How is sexual harassment defined?
• What options are available for resolving sexual harassment complaints?

Additional Information

We encourage you also to review the following pages:

• The Family Educational Rights and Privileges Act Notice
• Essential notices from UA's Office of General Counsel Web page
• Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Notice

Send any questions you have about this document to mds@uakron.edu.

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