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In order to work with students’ grades in an assistantship role, graduate students must first become FERPA certified. FERPA is a federal law guaranteeing students the right of privacy regarding their personal data, including scores and grades.
Depending on other roles a graduate student may encounter while obtaining their graduate degree, additional training certificates may need to be completed. All possible certifications and processes are described on the above linked web page.
For Resolving Student Academic Problems, Issues, and Conflicts
The Graduate School wants to make sure that all graduate students are aware of ways to report concerns related to sexual harassment. Purdue’s Office of Institutional Equity, located in Young Hall (10th Floor) is best positioned to receive and explore allegations regarding sexual harassment as well as other forms of harassment, discrimination, and unfair treatment. The Office of Institutional Equity suggests two electronic ways for you to share your concerns:
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- Second, the provides a way to report a wider range of conduct concerns. When submitted, this report is received by the Office of the Dean of Students. When appropriate or needed, the report is shared with the Office of Institutional Equity.
Likewise, staff in the Office of Institutional Equity are available to meet with graduate students and others in the campus community to discuss concerns connected to harassment or discrimination. You may make an appointment via email at equity@purdue.edu or by calling 494-7253. Finally, the University’s complete policies and procedures relating to harassment are available online through the .
The Office of the Dean of Students provides a wide variety of student services to help graduate students work their way through academic (and personal) problems, issues, and conflicts. They are located in the center of campus in Schleman Hall.
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- Since July 1, 2004, the Graduate School has offered an ombudsman to assist graduate students, faculty, and staff. Associate Dean Tom Atkinson serves as the Graduate School ombudsman. Dr. Atkinson regularly interacts with people, mostly graduate students, on a range of issues and concerns connected to graduate education.
- Since Fall 2009, the Graduate School has offered peer ombudsmen to assist graduate students. These ombudsmen are trained graduate students who provide a peer's perspective regarding a student's concern. The Graduate School hopes to increase the access graduate students have to ombudsman resources through peer ombudsmen.
Among its many student services, the (in Schleman Hall) deals with issues of scholastic dishonesty and plagiarism.
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The above link provides information about a variety of affordable housing options available both on-campus and off-campus.
Spouses of graduate students enjoy many benefits from Purdue and the surrounding community. Benefits include reduced tuition, health insurance, and reduced membership fees at the Purdue Recreational Sports Center.
The university also provides options for . Visit that page for more information.
Purdue offers a variety of personal counseling and psychological services to its students. Visit the CAPS page for more information.
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