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1 | September 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. MISSION STATEMENT 4 ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK 4 GENERAL ROOFRESTROOMSQUESTIONS/CONCERNSPERSONALONLINENOTICEMAILLOCKERSLIBRARIESIDHALLFACULTYEMAILCOURTYARDCOMPUTERCLASSROOMCLEANINGCLASSROOMSFACILITIESADMINISTRATIVELOCATIONINFORMATION..................................................................................................................................5ANDHOURSOFOPERATION...........................................................................................................5STRUCTURE..........................................................................................................................5........................................................................................................................................................9...................................................................................................................................................9........................................................................................................................................................9MAINTENANCE9LABS,PRINTERSANDPHOTOCOPYMACHINES10...................................................................................................................................................10.............................................................................................................................................................11MAILBOXES.....................................................................................................................................11WAYS.....................................................................................................................................................11CARDS........................................................................................................................................................11.......................................................................................................................................................111212BOARDS12PLATFORMS......................................................................................................................................12PROPERTY.....................................................................................................................................13.................................................................................................................................13...................................................................................................................................................13..............................................................................................................................................................14
2 | September 2022 WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTION................................................................................................................. 14 REGISTRATION .................................................................................................................................. 14 COURSE LOADS .............................................................................................................................................. 15 COURSE AUDITS ............................................................................................................................................. 15 DROP/ADD WEEK 1 15 COURSE WITHDRAWAL WEEKS 2 9 15 OTHER SERVICES OF THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE ............................................................................................... 16 TUITION & BILLING......................................................................................................................................... 16 PAYMENT DEADLINES .................................................................................................................................... 17 MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN (MPP).................................................................................................................. 17 OTHER FEES.................................................................................................................................................... 17 TUITION REFUNDS.......................................................................................................................................... 17 REIMBURSEMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 18 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 18 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................. 18 BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 18 GRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 19 TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY .............................................................................................................................. 19 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................... 19 STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 19 STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION PROCEDURES ................................................................................................. 20 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES 20 STUDENT ADVISING 20 RESEARCH AND WRITING LAB ........................................................................................................................ 20 ADAPTATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES........................................................................ 20 ACADEMIC POLICIES ....................................................................................................................... 21 ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................... 21
3 | September 2022 ACADEMIC STANDING & PROGRESS............................................................................................................... 24 CHANGES TO ACADEMIC PROGRAM .............................................................................................................. 30 STUDENT EXITS .............................................................................................................................................. 32 PCA COMMUNITY STANDARDS & CODE OF CONDUCT ................................................................................... 34 SCOPE OF THE PCA CODE OF CONDUCT 34 INCLUSION POLICY 35 POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT ..................................................................................... 36 APPLICATION OF THE PCA CODE OF CONDUCT............................................................................................... 40 STUDENT LIFE ..................................................................................................................................... 43 THE STUDENT LIFE OFFICE .............................................................................................................................. 43 RESIDING IN FRANCE: CARRYING ID ............................................................................................................... 43 CAREER SERVICES........................................................................................................................................... 43 COMMITTEES AND GROUPS........................................................................................................................... 45 HEALTH & WELLBEING 46 HOUSING........................................................................................................................................................ 47 STUDENT VISA AND TITRE DE SEJOUR INFO ................................................................................................... 47 EMERGENCIES ................................................................................................................................................ 50 LEGAL JURISDICTION & RELATED POLICIES..................................................................................................... 52 POLICIES ON STUDENT WORK ........................................................................................................................ 52 POLICIES ON DATABASES WITH PERSONAL INFORMATION............................................................................ 55 APPENDICES................................................................................................................................................... 58 APPENDIX A – HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 58 APPENDIX B GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY IN THE STUDIO ARTS LABS 59 APPENDIX C POLICY ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY .................................................................... 64 APPENDIX D INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) CHARTER............................................................................ 67 STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEM ENT PAGE ...............................ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
In furtherance of the goals outlined in its mission statement, PCA established guidelines to govern the conduct of the members of its academic community. This handbook outlines those guidelines. Students have the responsibility to be aware of and abide by all of the policies, rules, regulations and standards of conduct contained herein. PCA retains the right to make changes to this handbook. The most recent copy of the Employee Handbook can always be found on the “school” portal at: http://mon.paris.edu Students are required to sign the “Acknowledgement” form at the end of this handbook, acknowledging that they have received and read it. The “Acknowledgement” form must be returned to the Human Resources Office.
ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
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Center for University Studies Abroad (CUPA) provides a high quality study abroad immersion experience in Paris to linguistically advanced, highly motivated students from US colleges and universities focusing on direct matriculation and optimal academic and personal support.
MISSION STATEMENT Paris College of Art was established as an independent degree granting institution with the mission to prepare the next generation of artists and designers to be globally aware, engaged and open minded citizens with the critical thinking and creative skills required to tackle complex problems. We fulfill this mission by bridging cultures, providing the highest international standard of art and design education taught within an American pedagogical paradigm while being influenced, informed and drawing from our French/European environment, and opening up French educational opportunities to the world and international education to the French; offering a rigorous liberal arts curriculum to provide students with the analytical skills and historical knowledge necessary to think critically about the present and design the future through open and honest debate that considers contradictory viewpoints; providing mentorship and opportunities for creative growth in their chosen field, while promoting an awareness of global issues.
5 | September 2022 LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION PCA Main Campus Vavin Campus (“CUPA Center”) 15, rue Fénelon, 75010 Paris 12 rue Vavin 75006 Paris Métro : Poissonnière Métro: Vavin + 33 (0)1 45 77 39 66 +33 (0)1 42 22 87 50 Campus hours and reception during the academic year Monday Friday 8:15 am 10:00 pm Monday Friday 9 am 5:30 pm Saturdays 9:15 am 7:00 pm Closed on Sundays & holidays Closed weekends and holidays
ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
The Office of the President is responsible for the general oversight of the school and all its departments and offices. Its responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring that the institution fulfills its educational mission; providing fiscal oversight to guarantee the financial stability necessary for the institution to fulfill its mission; and creating partnerships with educational and cultural institutions in France and abroad. The President is also the institution’s Chief Academic Officer. Linda Jarvin is the President of PCA. She can be reached at linda.jarvin@paris.edu
All offices except the CUPA office are located on rue Fénelon in the 10tharrondissement
Summer term and January hours vary. Reception desk receives and directs all incoming calls and messages for all school administration, faculty and staff. Students are not permitted to use the phone or loiter at the reception desk. The complete employee and office directory can be found on the mon.paris.edu portal.
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Alix de Mercey, email: alix.demercey@paris.edu (interior design)
Each academic department handles its own curriculum, faculty, coordinators and/or technicians, the management of which is overseen by Department Chairs. The Department Chairs also contribute to the Academic Committee and the production of the end of year shows. Chairs and coordinators
Alok Rajoo, email : alok.rajoo@paris.edu (equipment hub coordinator, film and photo)
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Joe Johnson, email: joe.johnson@paris.edu (foundation) Alyx Marie Kleinsteiber, email: alyx.kleinsteiber@paris.edu (fashion design)
Chloe Briggs, email: chloe.briggs@paris.edu Online foundation)
Steve Bisson, email: steve.bisson@paris.edu (undergraduate and graduate photography programs)
Harald Hutter, email : harald.hutter@paris.edu (film)
Linda Jarvin, email: linda.jarvin@paris.edu (design for social impact)
Jessica Macor, email: Jessica.macor@paris.edu (film coordinator)
Lucrezia Russo, email: lucrezia.russo@paris.edu (communication design) CUPA’s leadership manages its program development, curriculum, faculty and technicians. Its staff also handles student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, student services (including, but not limited to, housing, visas, college placement in Paris and all French administrative issues), disciplinary actions and cultural immersion events for its program participants.
Filipa Cruz, email: Filipa.cruz@paris.edu (Transdisciplinary new media)
Véronique Devoldère, email: veronique.devoldere@paris.edu (drawing and fine arts)
Mary Ann Letellier is the Director of CUPA. Cécile Hermellin is the Associate Director of CUPA General inquiries can be sent to info@cupa.paris.edu .
Barbara Montefalcone, email: barbara.montefalcone@paris.edu (liberal studies)
General inquiries relating to student services can be sent to studentlife@paris.edu General inquiries relating to career services can be sent to careers@paris.edu
The Office of Admissions and Student Life handles student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, student services (including, but not limited to, housing, visas, and other French administrative issues as well as career services), and study abroad and exchange programs for inbound and outbound students of all PCA academic programs except CUPA. The Communications Office handles all print and digital materials, manages public communications, and oversees all social media websites of which the institution is a member.
The Business Office handles processing of student tuition, purchasing requests for the school, travel expenses and reimbursements. Christopher Bouchard is the Manager for Finance and Administration. General inquiries can be sent to businessoffice@paris.edu .
The Registrar handles student advising, services for students with learning disabilities and special needs, academic record management (registration, transcripts, withdrawals, etc.) and coordinates graduation. The registrar communicates with faculty on the adaptations for students with learning disabilities. Alana Manga is the Registrar General inquiries can be sent to registrar@paris.edu
The HR Office handles all hires, including hiring of guest speakers, workshop facilitators and/or models, as well as all employment, staff training and payroll related issues. Jeremy Ranieri is the Human Resources Manager
Sara Krauskopf is the Executive Director of Admissions, Student Life and Communications. General inquiries relating to communications can be sent to communications@paris.edu
General inquiries relating to recruitment, admissions, financial aid and study abroad and exchange programs can be sent to admissions@paris.edu
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The IT department manages the computer network system and oversees all technical issues relating to the computer and phone systems. Tarun Kumar is the IT Support Technician General inquiries can be sent to it.service@paris.edu
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Employees can access the mon.paris.edu portal using their login and password. There are important information and documents available under Faculty and Staff > Human Resources.
General inquiries can be sent to hr@paris.edu
All classroom assignments are made by the Registrar’s Office. Any problem with room assignments or scheduling should be reported to the Registrar’s Office and the Department Chair or CUPA Program Coordinator. Instructors should not transfer their classes from one room to another or alter the time of a class without prior approval from the administration. Make up classes should be scheduled in coordination with the Registrar’s Office to ensure room availability and with the HR Office to avoid legal issues (e.g., restrictions on teaching during public holidays, etc.). Faculty should ask students not to leave projects in communal spaces, and students should be instructed to leave rooms in order after classes are over. Faculty are expected to make sure classrooms are ready for the next class and are responsible for the condition of the classroom. Employees may use classrooms to conduct business (e.g., staff meetings, presentations, etc.) outside of scheduled classes Employees are expected to leave the room in the same, if not better, condition than that in which it was found so not to disrupt the next class. To avoid a conflict with a class, all room requests should be sent by email to frontdesk@paris.edu and approved by the Frontdesk.
Do not cut or glue directly on the tables. Use a cutting board for cutting.
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Campuses are cleaned daily. Employees are expected to leave their workspace and/or classroom in an orderly manner so the cleaning staff can carry out their duties.
Clean up after yourself and leave classrooms neat and orderly for the following classes.
CLEANING
CLASSROOM MAINTENANCE
The following are rules of common courtesy. They exist to make the working environment pleasant and productive for everyone. Students are expected to follow them.
Do not move studio or classroom furniture or equipment from one room to another.
CLASSROOMS
Food and beverages are not allowed in the classrooms including the sculpture and computer labs, except under specific circumstances when permission is granted.
At the end of the day, students must verify that all irons are shut off.
Spray mount, cutting, food and beverages (including water bottles) are strictly prohibited in the computer lab.
Please respect the fact that the courtyard adjoins another building and that loud conversations in the courtyard can be heard in classrooms facing it. As with the rest of the building and its balconies, the courtyard is a no smoking zone, and the smoking ban includes electronic cigarettes.
Use paper palettes (palettes jetables).
COURTYARD
10 | September 2022 Do not leave paintings and drawings on easels or walls overnight.
Do not paint directly on the walls. It is forbidden to tamper with the ceilings in any location of the building. This includes hanging anything from ceiling panels.
Paint rags are a fire hazard. They must be changed often.
Use trash cans for personal garbage, old rags, empty paint tubes and general trash only.
Do not pour brush cleaner or resin into the sinks and/or toilets. Ask for faculty or technician assistance in disposing of toxic items.
Do not use paper towels as paint rags. Do not use staples when displaying work on walls; use pushpins.
COMPUTER LABS, PRINTERS AND PHOTOCOPIERS
Students are responsible for supplying their own USB key and/or external hard drives
Students have access to two color printers/copy machines, a cutting plotter, and cutting supplies in the lab. Both printers offer the same services (printing, scanning, copying; color & black and white) and students are able to retrieve their printouts on either. Color prints and color or black and white copies can be made using the machine in the lab.
Students can use the free access computer lab on the upper ground floor.
ID CARDS
Students are assigned a PCA email account (firstname.lastname@paris.edu or firstname.lastname@cupa.paris.edu) and are expected to check it regularly for information from instructors, announcements for special events, or course cancellations and rescheduling. No excuses will be accepted for delay in response or not receiving information if a student does not stay current with their school assigned email. If you need help setting up automatic forwarding of your PCA email to another email account, please see an IT technician or email it.service@paris.edu You can find instructions on how to set up your account on mon.paris.edu.
A PCA ID card is issued to each registered student during orientation. The ID card should be carried at all times and is required for entry into school facilities and events. This is a necessary security measure and is the only tangible proof that a student is enrolled at PCA If a student forgets their ID card, they must show additional identification at the front desk and sign in for entry into the building. After a third time without the ID card, students will be asked to immediately pay for a replacement ID card or return home to get their ID card before they can be granted entry into the building Lost ID cards must be reported to the Front Desk, and will be replaced for a fee (20 € for first replacement, 50 € for subsequent replacements). Cards will be reissued each year upon request stating the new academic year The PCA ID allows for free or reduced entry into many museums and certain suppliers grant students discounts. Please see the Student Life Office for the latest list of student discounts and promotions.
LIBRARIES
FACULTY MAILBOXES
Faculty mailboxes are located in the faculty lounge on the second floor. If you wish to drop off assignments to your teachers you may do so by putting them in their mailbox. HALLWAYS Fire regulations prohibit the accumulation of work in the hallways. Fire exits must be accessible at all times. Do not leave work in the hallways.
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PCA Faculty and Staff have privileged access to the following libraries:
europe library Open Monday through Friday, 2 6 pm. LOCKERS Degree students can pick a locker during the first week of classes. Students are responsible for buying and securing locks. A list of hardware stores around campus can be found in the students’ welcome pack during Orientation Week, as well as on the mon.paris.edu portal. Do not store materials and supplies under, on top or outside of lockers. Students are prohibited from storing contraband (e.g., drugs, firearms, weapons, etc.) in their lockers. All lockers must be emptied at the end of the spring semester. One week after the end of the school year, locks are removed and the contents become property of PCA (and will in most cases be discarded)
American Library in Paris (10, rue du Général Camou, 75007 Paris. Métro: Ecole Militaire, Alma Marceau).
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PCAMAILwill not accept any packages or registered mail for students Students are advised to inform family and friends of their permanent address as soon as possible. Please see the front desk for any questions regarding student mail. NOTICE BOARDS Items of interest or importance to students are posted in the stairwell toward rue Fénelon. The website and school portal also has news postings.
ONLINE PLATFORMS
At PCA, we use a few online platforms to support your learning and manage your educational experience.
A private library to which members of the PCA community may apply for free membership because of a partnership with the library. It is the largest English language lending library on the European continent, housing over 120,000 books, 500 periodicals, DVDs and other audio visual materials, as well as electronic and print references and research resources. Membership cards can be picked up at the American Library of Paris Circulation Desk Terra Foundation for American Art (121 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris) The Terra Foundation for American Art offers a research library devoted exclusively to the visual arts of the United States from the eighteenth century to 1980, with particular emphasis on the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The reference catalogue can be searched online at: http://www.terraamericanart.org/europe/tfaa
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
General facility related questions and concerns such as those relating to missing furniture in classrooms, moving furniture, repairs, leaks, etc., should be sent to frontdesk@paris.edu. Please note, the Frontdesk staff are not responsible for making repairs, etc., but will redirect the matter appropriately.
PERSONAL PROPERTY PCA does not assume responsibility for the loss or damage of personal property. Students are advised to be mindful of their belongings at all times and not to leave valuables unattended. Should you find forgotten belongings, they should be handed to front desk.
This is the platform you used when you applied to PCA. During the admissions process and the lead up to orientation you will use this platform to submit your documents required for matriculation. As well, if you apply for financial assistance, you will apply, receive and accept your award here. Undergraduate students will use this platform to reapply for financial assistance each year. You established your login and password when you created your account on this platform. If you lose your password, you can reset it by using the "Forgot your password?" link. This platform is where you will register for classes, view and pay your bills, get your unofficial transcript or request an official one, find important information regarding student life, and much more.
The login and password for mon.paris.edu is the same as the one for your paris.edu email address. PCA employs this platform to deliver course content for many classes as well as our Online Orientation.
RESTROOMS As a courtesy to the next person, please leave the bathrooms clean.
Please report broken sinks or backed up toilets to the front desk
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Likewise, failure to attend classes, failure to complete coursework, failure to complete payment, or notifying the instructor does not constitute official withdrawal and will result in permanent grades of “WF” on a student’s transcript.
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Paper towels provided by the school are not to be used as paint rags.
Do not clean paint brushes, palettes or paint boxes in the restrooms. Use the sinks in the studios.
Any student who fails to register at the appointed time may forfeit his/her place in classes and will be required to pay late registration fees. The deadlines for completing registration will not be extended because of delays in clearing registration holds, or due to delays in travel arrangements.
WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTION
ROOF Access to the roof is prohibited unless by invitation from a staff member or school representative. There is no smoking allowed on the roof or the balconies. The smoking ban includes electronic cigarettes.
Students have access to the internet via our wireless connection: PCA Student. Personal login credentials are provided when students enroll. Students are not to use internet access for personal reasons and are not to use it during class time unless specifically instructed to do so by faculty members for a class assignment. Please see the Information Technology Charter for the rules governing the use of the school’s internet connection. The Registrar’s Office processes class registration, course changes and withdrawals, and issues transcripts. All course registrations must be approved by the student’s Department Chair before a student self registers. New students register for classes during orientation. Returning students register at the end of each semester during the academic advising/registration period. After registering, students can access their schedule on the mon.paris.edu portal. It is the student’s responsibility to check that it is accurate. Please note:
Full payment of tuition and fees is due at the latest by September 1st for the Fall semester and January 1st for the Spring semester. Those students on the Monthly Payment Plan (MPP) must pay the first installment in full on or before the first day of class to be considered registered.
Attendance in classes and/or completion of course requirements alone does not constitute formal registration, and will not make a student eligible to receive credit.
15 | September 2022 No student will be permitted to attend classes until all registration procedures have been completed, including the payment of tuition and fees. Continuing degree students are expected to consult with their Chair and register before the end of each semester for the following semester.
Students who wish to drop or add courses during the first week of classes must fill out a “Drop/Add” form, obtain their Department Chair's permission for the change in writing on the form, and submit the form to the Registrar's Office. The Registrar will process the request and email the student and chair once the change has been processed
A course audit is defined as taking a class without benefit of a grade or credit. Students can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of auditing courses with their Department Chair. No student will be permitted to audit more than one course per semester. On your transcript the course will list “NC” in the grade column. It will not calculate into your grade point average (GPA.)
DROP/ADD WEEK 1
COURSE WITHDRAWAL WEEKS 2 9
COURSE LOADS
COURSE AUDITS
Full time course loads are defined as enrollment in a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Students are not permitted to exceed 19 credits without specific written permission from their Department Chair and the Dean. Taking less than 12 credits and/or more than 19 credits during a semester will result in per credit pricing. Please see the “Tuition & Fees” section of this handbook for more information.
During the first nine weeks, a student may withdraw from a course by completing the appropriate form, obtaining permission and a signature from the relevant Department Chair, and submitting the form to the Registrar’s Office. A course from which a student has successfully withdrawn is assigned a grade of "W," but does not affect a student’s grade point average. The deadline for Withdrawal is noted on the Academic Calendar.
This section does not pertain to CUPA ART Students or students enrolled in the Global Film BFA degree track. Students are notified by email when their online statement is available. Students who register for 12 to 19 credits are considered full time and are charged a flat full time tuition fee. Students who register for fewer than 12 credits are considered part time and are charged tuition on a per credit basis. Students who obtain permission to exceed 19 credits during a given semester will be charged the regular tuition and a per credit fee for each credit above 19 credits. Current tuition and fees can be found on PCA website at http://www.paris.edu.
TUITION & BILLING
Please note: As specified above, failure to attend classes, failure to complete coursework or simply notifying the instructor, does not constitute official withdrawal and will result in permanent grades of “WF” on a student’s transcript. A “WF” is equivalent to an F in calculating the grade point average (0 grade points) and no credit is awarded.
Certificates of Enrollment: Initial Certificates of Enrollment that are needed to obtain housing, telephone contracts, transportation, visas, etc., can be requested from the Student Life Office. If a student needs a Certificate of Enrollment for other purposes once they have matriculated, they should contact the Registrar’s Office. Please note that, like official transcripts, certificates have a five business day processing period.
OTHER SERVICES OF THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Copies of Student Records: The school strictly applies the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines for student records (please see the “FERPA” section of this handbook). Educational records can only be released with proper authorization, including written authorization from any persons providing letters of recommendation for the applicant.
Transcripts: In order to receive an official transcript, the student (or former student) must complete a “Transcript Request” form and submit it to the Registrar’s Office. The school does not issue official transcripts without written student permission, and does not issue partial transcripts. Typically, it takes five business days to process an official transcript, but the delay may be longer during school vacations (mid December to mid January and mid July to mid August) and students should plan accordingly. This form can be found on the mon.paris.edu portal.
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PAYMENT DEADLINES
All fees are non refundable and deducted from tuition refunds.
Tuition and fees are due in full by September 1st for the fall semester and January 1st for the Spring semester
OTHER FEES
All fees (Student Insurance, MPP Fee, etc.) are nonrefundable and are deducted from any tuition refund.
Students on the Monthly Payment Plan (MPP) must pay the first installment in full on or before the first day of class to be considered registered. No student will be allowed to attend classes until the semester's tuition and fees are paid in full. Students with outstanding payments may be denied entry into the school until the bill is settled. Please note: Students with outstanding balances due to the school will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony
TUITION REFUNDS
To assist students who cannot make the full tuition payment at once, PCA offers a payment plan, the MPP. This plan requires the payment of 55% of tuition and fees on or before the due date for the semester. The remaining balance due is then paid in three equal monthly installments. A service fee is included in the first payment of each semester to cover the administrative cost of the program. Payments received after due dates are subject to a late payment fee. In the case of a bounced check or repeated late payments, the plan will be terminated automatically and the remaining balance due immediately. Students must renew their application for the MPP on a yearly basis before the start of the fall semester
In the event of early withdrawal during any semester for the BFA, BA, Certificate, or Visiting Student programs, tuition refunds will be granted in accordance to the schedule below. There are no refunds for graduate students after the beginning of the academic year. Prior to start of classes: 100% By the Friday of the 2nd week of classes: 60% By the Friday of the 4th week of classes: 40% No refunds will be made after the beginning of the 5th week of classes.
MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN (MPP)
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Awarded Scholarships and the Institutional Loan will reduce the tuition amount due at registration each Thesemester.College Assistance Program (CAP) is a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable professional experience on campus. CAP students who have completed their awarded hours can receive a discount towards the following semester’s net tuition; a portion of it can be received as a stipend to offset living expenses. For more information about financial assistance, please contact: financial assistance@paris.edu
Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons are ineligible to receive tuition refunds.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
In order to receive a degree, all PCA students must satisfactorily complete all general and specific course and credit requirements in both Studio and Critical Studies and must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
18 | September 2022 The tuition deposit submitted by new students is non refundable. The day the Registrar’s Office receives the completed “Withdrawal” form is the official withdrawal date, not the last day of class attendance. Please see the “Student Exits” section of this handbook for more information.
REIMBURSEMENT
Any funds remaining in the student’s account will be reimbursed only after a written request has been made to the Business Office at businessoffice@paris.edu. Please allow three to four weeks for payment.
Paris College of Art awards financial assistance to full time students on the basis of financial need, academic merit and assessed commitment to their programs of study at PCA. Students who wish to apply for financial assistance must do so online through the portal.
Financial assistance is made up of one or a combination of the following awards: Scholarships Institutional Loan College Assistance Program (CAP)
TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY
STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete 60 credits, including two full years of their departmental curriculum in residence to be eligible for the Bachelor degree. This requirement applies even if students have less than 60 credits remaining to reach the number of credits required for their degree. Senior year must be completed at PCA At the graduate level we do not accept transfer credits and all degree requirements must be met at PCA.
19 | September 2022 of at least 2.0 and must also earn a grade of C or higher in all required core classes Students should consult the current PCA catalogue, the PCA website, or their Department Chair to determine the specific requirements of their program.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
The Admissions Office evaluates the transferability of all prior coursework for new students. During the first semester of attendance, students should direct their questions about transfer credit to the Registrar’s Office. Students must submit final transcripts for all previous coursework prior to the second semester of matriculation. After that point, transcripts will not be reviewed. In addition, transcripts from colleges that were not acknowledged on the application for admission will not be reviewed. PCA does not accept transfer credit at the graduate level.
In order to receive a degree, all PCA students must satisfactorily complete all course and credit requirements and must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 and must earn a grade of C or higher in all required core classes.
In addition to studying with peers from all over the world, students enrolled in the full time BFA programs at PCA have the opportunity to apply to study abroad during their junior year. In order to participate, students must be in good academic standing and apply during the spring semester of their sophomore year. Students are not permitted to spend their fourth and final year on exchange. Due to the PCA residency requirement, students who have transferred to PCA at the junior level may not participate in this program. Credits obtained while on study abroad are accepted by PCA as transfer credits There is no study abroad for graduate students. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
GRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
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The Research and Writing Lab is available for students who wish to improve their research and writing skills. The lab offers intensive and individualized tutorials with a Liberal Studies faculty member that address both specific challenges in current course assignments and general issues in research work. The Research and Writing Lab is available on an appointment only basis. Students are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment as soon as they realize that they may need assistance. A student who receives low grades on written assignments can be required to meet with a writing instructor. Email rwlab@paris.edu to make an appointment.
The Registrar maintains an active program in Student Advising and is in charge of guiding students in progressing towards degree completion. Students should seek advising with their Department Chair, who along with the Registrar maintains comprehensive records of all student progress.
STUDENT ADVISING
Internal applications for studying abroad must be submitted to the PCA Admissions Office as per the instructions. Students’ grades, GPAs, academic progress and portfolios will be evaluated. Students will be informed by the PCA Admissions Office of their eligibility; the final decision will be made by the host school.
STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION PROCEDURES
RESEARCH AND WRITING LAB
ADAPTATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
PCA is committed to supporting neurodiversity. Students who have a documented disability should inform the Registrar in order for PCA to better accommodate their specific educational needs. Academic accommodations for students can be considered only after the student has submitted to the Registrar a completed “Support and Adaptations” form indicating the disability and the recommended accommodations. The “Support and Adaptations” form will not be accepted without recent medical documentation from a qualified specialist (for example, a psychologist, psychiatrist, or learning disability specialist). These documents must be submitted within the first three weeks of the semester. The Registrar will then set up a meeting with the student and recommend specific accommodations to professors. Accommodations do not modify core requirements for degree and certificate programs.
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY
After submitting the initial “Support and Adaptations” form, students should review their situation with the Registrar within the first three weeks of each subsequent semester to review their file, and authorize disclosing to the new instructors. Any necessary change in accommodation should be discussed at that time. Students should also advise the Registrar of any changes in their learning disability diagnosis during the semester or over breaks. The “Support and Adaptations” form can be found on line in the Registrar’s section of the mon.paris.edu portal. For further information, please contact the Registrar registrar@paris.edu.
At PCA, students are expected to take an active role in their own education and are responsible for promoting, protecting and upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are responsible for keeping track of their progress in particular courses. Students should familiarize themselves with course requirements by reading syllabi and by adhering to oral and written instructions for assignments throughout the semester. Students are responsible for knowing and complying with the PCA attendance policy. If students have questions about course requirements, assignments, examinations, attendance records, progress or grades, they should ask instructors for clarification. Similarly, students are responsible for keeping track of their overall academic progress. At all times, students should be aware of the credits they have earned, are in the process of earning, and have yet to earn in order to meet graduation requirements. If students have questions, they should ask their Department Chair and/or the Registrar’s Office for clarification. Students are also responsible for making sure that the school has appropriate and up to date contact information for sending surface mail and for making sure that they receive email correspondence from the school in a timely manner. All school communication will be sent to the paris.edu email address that each student is attributed. If the student has another preferred email address (e.g., Gmail), it is the student’s responsibility to set up a forwarding process to the preferred email. The school will not keep track of emails other than the paris.edu email address attributed. For help with forwarding school email, please contact your IT support or consult the step by step instructions found on the Support Services page of the portal.
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Information about a student’s request for accommodation or disability is confidential and may only be released with the student’s written consent.
6 absences without prior notification = grounds for failure of a course that meets 2 or more times per week. In cases of medical issues or other exceptional circumstances leading to a potentially lengthy absence, students should consult the Department Chair and Registrar’s Office. A leave of absence or withdrawal will be recommended if the absence would compromise the student’s ability to meet course requirements and standards. Lengthy absences caused by medical issues will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Students must be present for all regularly scheduled examinations and final reviews and must submit completed assignments when they are due. Failure to take examinations or submit work on time may result in lowered grades or failure in the course. Extraordinary circumstances will be evaluated on a case by case basis. All courses are evaluated by the students and this is an important source of feedback for course revision. The evaluation process is conceived and conducted as an opportunity for constructive review at the conclusion of the semester. It helps current members of the school community understand, examine and, if necessary, redefine the criteria for a continued high standard of teaching at PCA.
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We have adapted our attendance policy to encourage students who experience symptoms of COVID 19 to quarantine until they can get tested. If you are ill or potentially ill you must contact your instructor (with your chair in copy) to notify them of your absence. If you do not notify your instructor prior to class, your absence will be counted and excessive absences may result in a reduced grade. It is the student's responsibility to catch up on any missed classes. All absences are noted. Grades will also be reduced for a student who is absent for a significant portion of class time, regardless of whether the class meets in person or on line. Please note the following:
2 late arrivals or early departures (more than 15 minutes) = one full absence.
Full participation in the studio and classroom experience is essential to the educational process. Students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly, regardless of whether the class meets in person or on line.
1 late arrival of more than 30 minutes = one full absence
3 absences without prior notification= grounds for failure of a course that meets once per week.
To earn a degree, students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and must complete all degree
Graduatingrequirements.students must initiate the degree conferral process by filing a “Graduation Petition” in the Registrar’s Office and paying the appropriate fee. This must be done regardless of intent to attend the commencement ceremony. The deadline to file a “Graduation Petition” is October 1 for the fall semester, and February 15 for the spring semester. It is the student’s responsibility to verify with the Department Chair and the Registrar’s Office that all required credits have been completed. Although in some cases students can graduate in January, there is only one commencement ceremony each year, which is held in May. Participation in commencement exercises does not ensure that degree requirements have been completed. Once final grades are submitted by professors, the Registrar's Office conducts a final evaluation. Candidates for January and May graduation may participate in the commencement exercises if they are within nine credits of degree completion.
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Please note: Students with outstanding balances due to PCA will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. With departmental approval, students with a grade of C or below in a class are eligible to repeat the course. If repeated, a grade of R (Repeat) will appear on the transcript and the grade earned the second time will be
Students receive a link to the on line course evaluation forms in week 13 of the semester, and faculty encourage students to complete the forms and set aside 10 minutes in class in week 13 or 14 to allow them to do so. The student evaluation form is anonymous, confidential and for internal purposes only; evaluation criteria may vary between departments.
Instructors do not have access to student comments until all semester grades have been processed. The Department Chair reviews the student course evaluations, and they may discuss the contents of the evaluations with the faculty member, especially if specific areas of concern need to be addressed.
In addition to the required end of semester course evaluations, faculty members are strongly encouraged to conduct their own, less formal, mid term evaluations in order to get student feedback in real time and make adjustments accordingly.
A (4.0) Exceptional achievement. Substantial effort and achievement in the areas of critical thinking, technique, and presentation. A (3.7) Very high quality. B+ (3.3) High quality. Substantially higher than average abilities.
B (3.0) Very good work that satisfies goals of course; clear and convincing structure that is complex and unique. B (2.7) Good work. C+ (2.3) Above average. Average understanding of course material.
All students must earn a 2.0 term GPA and a 2.0 cumulative GPA to remain in good academic standing. Students must also earn at least a satisfactory grade of C in each required core course to remain in good academic standing. Students must earn a grade of C or above in EIS to qualify for continued studies in Critical FacultyStudies.members determine the grades that each student will receive for work done under their instruction. Depending on the nature of the class, grades reflect the degree of accomplishment in some or all of the following elements: concept, technical facility, execution, preparation for class, individual progress, class participation and attendance. Instructors detail assessment criteria on the syllabus and discuss their grading practices with students during the first class session of the semester Grade Description
24 | September 2022 computed in the grade point average. To repeat a course, students must submit a form with departmental approval at the time of their academic advising session. This policy does not apply to courses in which a grade of F was received as a result of academic dishonesty. Repeated courses will not be counted twice toward fulfillment of graduation requirements.
ACADEMIC STANDING & PROGRESS
WF (0.0) Withdrawal Failing. Instructors may assign this grade to indicate that a student has unofficially withdrawn or stopped attending classes. It may also be issued when a student fails to submit a final project or to take an examination without prior notification or approval from the instructor. The WF grade is equivalent to an F in calculating the grade point average (0 grade points) and no credit is awarded I (n/a) Incomplete. This grade may be assigned when coursework has been delayed at the end of the semester for extenuating circumstances (illness, death in the family, etc.). Incomplete grades are given only with the written approval of the instructor and the Department Chair. Outstanding work must be submitted within a period of four weeks after the last day of class. If outstanding work is not timely submitted, the “I” will automatically convert to a permanent unofficial withdrawal (WF). Grade Missing (“GM”) This grade can only be assigned by the Registrar’s Office. This is a grade assigned when grades for an entire class have been turned in but one or more individual grades are missing.
Lacks of full understanding and commitment.
C (1.7) Passing but below good academic standing. D (1.0) Below average. Does not fully understand assignments. Very little effort, is incomplete, or late.
C (2.0) Average. Original assignment approached but does not develop further.
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F (0.0) Failure, no credit (Student did not perform to the minimum standards of the course as described in the syllabus.)
W (0.0) Withdrawal. This grade can only be assigned by the Registrar’s Office. If a student withdraws from a course during the “Add/Drop” period, the course is deleted from his or her permanent record. If a student withdraws between the fourth and seventh weeks and completes an “Add/Drop” form, obtaining Advisor approvals and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office, he or she will receive a grade of W, assigned by the Registrar. A receipt provided by the Registrar’s Office to the student confirms that a withdrawal has been made. This should be kept with other personal records. No withdrawals are allowed after the seventh week of classes. There is no penalty for a grade of W.
Progress in classes is reviewed in the middle of each semester. Instructors notify students of their current academic standing in a class by issuing mid semester evaluations in an effort to help students improve performance. Copies may be kept in departmental files, but these grades do not appear on a student's transcript and do not become part of a student's permanent record. Failing grades (F) are given when required work is not submitted, for incomplete final projects, for examinations that are not taken (without prior notification and approval), or for work received that does not meet the minimum criteria for successful work as outlined in the course syllabi. Make up work or completion of missed examinations may be permitted only with the approval of the instructor and the applicable Department Chair. Because students must fulfill departmental requirements in the proper sequence, a failing grade or no credit for a required course may make the student ineligible to continue in the following semester. If allowed to proceed, the student will be obliged to make up the required course in a subsequent semester in conjunction with, or in place of, courses offered at the next level of study. Conflicts in scheduling may occur in the process of meeting make up requirements. This may result in enrollment extended beyond that normally expected for graduation and additional tuition costs. This grade can only be assigned by the Registrar. This is a grade assigned when grades for an entire class have been turned in but one or more individual grades are missing. Errors on final grades may be revised by the instructor with the approval of the Department Chair up to one semester following completion of the course. After that semester has elapsed, all grades become a permanent part of the academic record and no changes will be allowed unless authorized by the Dean.
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Students may petition for an academic grade review by following the procedure outlined below within 60 days after the grade was issued. Grades awarded by a jury including at least two outside professionals who are not on the faculty at PCA can not be appealed. Before deciding to appeal for a grade change, the student should request a verbal explanation of the basis of the grade from the instructor. If the instructor is unavailable by phone, or for an appointment, the explanation may be requested and provided by email. If the student is not satisfied with the explanation, the student may appeal the grade as follows:
The term GPA and cumulative GPA are used to determine the Dean’s List as well as eligibility for financial aid and graduation. Transfer credits, including those earned through study abroad, are not included in the term or cumulative GPA. Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order to be eligible to receive an undergraduate degree.
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The student submits a letter (hard copy and email) outlining any questions and/or objections directly to the faculty member, with a copy to the Department Chair and to the Dean. If the faculty member is also the Department Chair or the Dean, the copy will be sent to the Registrar, who will convene an ad hoc expert
is still unsatisfied after the faculty member’s written response, the Department Chair will review both letters, clarify any outstanding questions or issues and make a determination about the grade. Some cases may also be reviewed and evaluated by the Dean, whose decision will be final. The review will test the fairness and effectiveness of the grading procedure used. Actual coursework will not, under normal circumstances, be reevaluated by the Dean. The semester GPA is computed at the end of each term by multiplying the number of credits earned by the numerical values associated with those grades. The figure is then divided by the total number of graded credits completed, including failed courses, if any. The cumulative GPA is computed by dividing the total number of grade points earned (quality points) by the total number of graded hours attempted (GPA hours). Credits transferred from another institution are not included in the cumulative GPA
tructor submits a written response to the student’s letter within one month of receipt, with a copy to the Department Chair and the Dean, or the Registrar if the faculty member is also the Department Chair or IfDean.thestudent
28 | September 2022 Fall COURSEsemester TITLE ATTEMPTED CREDITS GRADE QUALITYPOINTS FHOT 0218 Black & White Photography 3 A 12 FLIB 1150 French for Paris 3 B+ 9.9 FFND 0170 Intro to Digital Media 2 C 3.4 FCMD 0302 Graphics in Printmaking 2 D 2 FFAR 0209 Moving Image I 2 C+ 4.6 TOTAL for the semester/term 12 31.9 FALL SEMESTER GPA Quality points/semester credits = semester 31.9GPA quality points /12 attempted credits = 2.6583 Fall Semester GPA Spring COURSESemester TITLE ATTEMPTED CREDITS GRADE QUALITYPOINTS FINT 0311 Environmental Graphics 2 B 6 FFAS 0423 Couture Craftsmanship 2 A 7.4 FLIB 1105 Paris, Yesterday & Tomorrow 3 F 0 FHCA 0222 Pop & Around 3 B 8.1 FDMT 0415 Arts & Culture Management 3 A 11.1 TOTAL for the semester/term 13 32.6 SPRING SEMESTER GPA Quality points/semester credits = semester GPA 32.6 Quality Points/12 attempted credits= 2.5076 Spring Semester GPA CUMULATIVE GPA Quality point total/credit totals = cumulative GPA 12 + 13 = 25 credits attempted 64.5 total quality points for all semesters/25 total attempted credits for all semesters = 2.58 Cumulative GPA
29 | September 2022 Degree students who are full time and have a term GPA of 3.5 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List. This high academic distinction is noted on the transcript and becomes part of the student’s permanent record. Students with less than a 2.0 term GPA or cumulative GPA will be placed on academic probation. Students who earn less than a 2.0 term GPA or cumulative GPA for two consecutive semesters will be subject to dismissal. Any undergraduate earning less than a 1.0 term GPA will be subject to dismissal. Students on academic probation who do not pass all courses will be subject to dismissal. Students who do not satisfactorily complete a required or sequential course, but who are otherwise in good academic standing, are subject to curricular probation. Students on curricular probation may be ineligible to continue in portions of their academic programs until the deficiency is resolved. Students on curricular probation who fail to make satisfactory progress will be subject to dismissal. Students on academic or curricular probation may be required to reduce their course load and to meet with their Department Chair. Satisfactory academic progress is a crucial factor in maintaining eligibility for PCA financial assistance. In addition to the standards described above, certain aid programs may have additional or different academic progress requirements. Failure to meet these requirements may jeopardize a student’s continued financial assistance. A student who loses financial assistance eligibility because of failure to satisfy academic progress requirements may have his or her financial assistance reinstated if satisfactory academic standing is regained or if he or she is readmitted to the academic program.
An explanation of poor performance and/or failure to complete required coursework;
Students should not assume that the credits earned or approved for transfer in one program will be applicable to another. Because each department has a highly structured and professionally oriented curriculum, few departmental course offerings and requirements overlap. Moreover, it is difficult, if not impossible, to change programs in the middle of the year. Therefore, any change in program is likely to necessitate summer study and additional time in school. A student who wishes to change their major must complete an official internal transfer procedure that ensures that they have been properly advised about the new program and is fully informed about the implications of the change. New Students New students who wish to change majors prior to enrollment must discuss the change with the Admissions Office. Eligibility, status and transfer credit will be re evaluated for the new major.
Students who are dismissed from their degree programs may petition the Academic Committee to reverse the decision by filing a formal, written appeal. All appeals must be presented in writing, with supporting documentation, within two weeks of receipt of notice of academic dismissal. Students may expect to hear the results of an appeal within two to four weeks of its submission.
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Appeals must contain the following information:
Matriculated Students Matriculated students considering a change of major should become fully informed before making a final decision. Students should seek counsel from the new Department Chair. All students who decide to change departments must fill out a “Change of Department” form available on mon.paris.edu and obtain signatures from the current and new Department Chairs as well as the Registrar.
Any other relevant information pertaining to academic history or potential. Students dismissed based on fall term grades must be notified before the spring semester classes begin. If the dismissal status is determined after classes begin, the students will be allowed to attend classes and will be placed on probation for the spring term.
CHANGES TO ACADEMIC PROGRAM
A description of plans to improve academic performance and/or to complete outstanding work; and
2. if you switch after the 4th week of classes during the second semester, you must complete the semester and return in the following academic year for a third semester to meet the MA degree project and other academic requirements. You will be billed for the required third semester of study. The cost of tuition is subject to a modest yearly increase. The tuition for the third semester is equivalent to one half of the annual graduate program tuition. EU graduate students have the option of registering for only the required degree credits and paying per credit in the third semester. The current per credit cost is listed under Tuition & Billing. Non EU students must be registered as full time students (12 credits) to maintain or renew their student visas. Your program chair can assist you in selecting appropriate electives if you like. Students are reminded that they will need to work closely with PCA’s Student Life Office to secure their visa in a timely fashion before their return to France.
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If a student is registered for courses and completes the internal transfer procedure before the end of the “Add/Drop” period, an approved “Add/Drop” form must be submitted for the current semester.
MA to MFA
In order to switch, you must complete a “Change of Degree” form before the end of week 4 during your first semester of the program. The form is available on mon.paris.edu and you must obtain your chair’s signature. Your chair will then advise if you should meet with the Admissions and Business offices to update your billing/financial assistance. If applicable, a second year Financial Assistance award letter will be issued. In order to switch, you must complete a “Change of Degree” form available on mon.paris.edu. There are two1.options:ifyou
switch before the end of the first semester, there is no impact on your academic requirements or your billing/financial assistance. The second year aid announced in the Financial Assistance award letter would just be canceled. Once you complete the Change of Degree form, any honor loan becomes due six months after graduation.
Students facing extreme personal or academic difficulties may wish to consider an official delay or interruption of their studies. New students who would like to delay their entry into the school may request to defer their enrollment for a term other than the one for which they were originally accepted. Matriculated students who would like to interrupt their studies may request a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from Program. Students should discuss their exit options with their Department Chair prior to making a final decision. If the exit process is completed before the end of the seventh week of classes, there is no academic penalty. All dismissal statuses supersede any Leave of Absence or Withdrawal status, unless an appeal is submitted and accepted. Any student who is on Academic Warning or Probation before the Exit becomes official remains on Academic Warning or Probation upon return. For information regarding refunds, see “Tuition and Fees Refund Policy” on the mon.paris.edu portal. New students who decide to delay entry into the school must submit a formal request to defer to the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions will re review new students who wish to defer entry or return from leave to determine their eligibility to come to PCA for a term other than the one into which they were originally Absence may be granted for one or two semesters. Due to the sequential nature of the curricula, many departments approve only the full year interruption. Any student considering a Leave of Absence should seek departmental advising in order to make an informed decision. Students who exceed one year of absence must apply for Readmission to the Office of Admissions. Students already on leave who wish to extend their time away must contact the Registrar’s Office. To confirm the date of return, students should complete the Intent to Return from Leave form available in the Registrar’s Office. Students returning in the spring must submit the form by November 15th; students returning in the fall must submit the form by July 15th. Graduate students cannot take a 6 month leave of absence. They should take a full year leave of absence, as classes are not offered every semester. There are no refunds for graduate students after the beginning of the academic year. In the event of medical leave of absence, the student can petition an ad hoc committee comprised of academic and administrative leaders to request that a part of the pre paid fees be applied to a forthcoming semester.
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STUDENT EXITS
Withdrawal from school will be required if it is determined that the student has engaged or threatens to engage in behavior which: poses a significant danger of causing imminent physical harm to himself or to others; substantially impedes the lawful activities of other members of the school community; and/or reasonably indicates that the student is unable to successfully complete current academic requirements at the school. These are also grounds for withdrawal and/or dismissal even if the student does not submit to a psychiatric evaluation, on the basis of the health and safety of the community at large. A student must apply to be considered for Readmission if they: were dismissed; did not complete the Leave of Absence/Exit form; were not approved for a Leave of Absence; or were approved for a Leave of Absence but did not return to PCA within the approved time frame. Students who have been away for more than five years may be asked to complete the full application process, including the submission of a portfolio. Not all prior coursework is necessarily applicable.
Any student considering an Exit must first meet with their Department Chair to discuss their academic plans and to initiate the formal Exit process. Under the guidance of the Department Chair the student should obtain all required signatures from all appropriate offices within three business days and bring the completed Exit form to the Registrar’s Office. The student should also schedule an Exit interview with the Director of Academic AAdvising.student may be encouraged to seek a psychiatric evaluation if the student exhibits signs of mental disorder.
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If you are witness to or are victim of an incident that you believe violates the Code of Conduct involving members of the PCA community and wish to report the incident, submit the Report a Violation of the Code of Conduct form Your concern will be routed to the appropriate office and/or team of trained staff depending on the nature of your concern. Any allegations will be fully investigated. The information that you communicate will be held in confidence within the limits possible. However, in the event that a community member reports behavior that is a crime under French law, or that indicates immediate threat to the life of self or others, PCA is bound to report this to the French authorities and fully cooperate with a police investigation.
o Occurring from the time of a students’ enrollment through the actual awarding of a degree (even if the conduct is not discovered until after a degree is awarded), including, but not limited to: o During the academic year
SCOPE OF THE PCA CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Conduct applies to the below situations, regardless of whether they occur in person or in online or remote educational settings. The College reserves the right to investigate and resolve any reports of alleged misconduct in all of these situations: Involving students o Occurring between two or more PCA students on or off campus
34 | September 2022 PCA values every member of our community. We expect all of our students, staff, and faculty to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects favorably upon themselves, the school and the values and standards we strive to model and maintain. PCA’s aim is to honor, respect and protect each individual, and to nurture a community of only those who honor and respect each other.
REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Conduct outlines our rights and responsibilities as members of the PCA community, as well as possible consequences for not meeting these responsibilities and standards. Violations of standards of behavior described herein may lead to a verbal or written warning, probation, suspension, or dismissal, as deemed appropriate by the administration. All students, faculty, and staff are required to be familiar with the Code of Conduct.
Involving visitors to campus while they are on school premises.
INCLUSION
35 | September 2022 o During time away from the campus (e.g., study abroad, internships), with the exception of Film students who are governed by Emerson College’s Standards of Conduct when studying on their campuses.
If, at any point, you consider that there is a failure to uphold these values or you feel that your needs as an individual are not being met, we want to know. Please look at page 33 of the handbook for guidance on our complaints procedure.
Paris College of Art is committed to maintaining a culture of inclusion for students and staff alike. We recognize our responsibility, to our students and staff, to provide a safe and welcoming space for all. To this end we strive to communicate with transparency on our policies, which have been devised to ensure the needs of all our students and staff are met. PCA is committed to promoting and achieving equal access and opportunity for all of our staff and students, creating a culture of respect, and fostering the diversity within our community, with regard to age, ability, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation.
Allow students to submit a chosen first name at the earliest possibility during the application stage. Students require no further evidence, other than self attestation, to select their chosen first name. Where a chosen first name cannot be used, due to French law, PCA will communicate this transparently. In
All members of the PCA community are expected to be familiar with and abide by these rules of behavior and the policies.
Involving faculty and staff during their period of employ
POLICY
Paris College of Art recognizes the centrality of a student’s name to their identity, and the trauma that can be caused to trans* students when their birth name is incorrectly used. For this reason, PCA has developed a number of policies to ensure best practice. Applies equally to all students.
Religious Observance
POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
In order to ensure an inclusive environment which caters to all, PCA endeavors to take anticipatory action to improve accessibility and encourage inclusive learning practices. At the same time PCA promotes an open dialogue with all staff and students in order to better understand their individual needs. If you feel your support needs are not being met please contact the Registrar, Alana Manga (alana.manga@paris.edu).
Pronouns will be available on internal systems (Admissions and Registrar), as well as for teaching staff through classStaffrosters.willbe encouraged at all levels to rely on this information in order to employ the correct pronoun, rather than appearance, or first name.
36 | September 2022 this instance legal name will only be available to those offices that have a critical need to access this (e.g., Registrar and the Student Life Office), and will otherwise not be communicated. Pronouns will be collected from all incoming students
Students will not be penalized for absences due to religious observance. However, the student still may not miss a significant portion of class time as defined in “Attendance” above. It is the student's responsibility, prior to registering, to assess the number of holidays that will arise during a given semester and their impact on attendance. The student, in consultation with the Department Chair, should make a determination as to whether or not the given semester is the appropriate time to take a particular class. Accommodations may include make up sessions in a different section of the class and/or independent projects. The student must inform the instructor at the beginning of term of any anticipated absences due to religious observance.
Below is a non exhaustive list of violations of the code of conduct that will lead to disciplinary action that can include probation, suspension, dismissal, or termination of employment.
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Interference with the administrative functions of the school or program.
Failure to comply with directions of the school or program’s officials acting in the performance of their duties. This includes, but is not limited to:
Physical restriction, coercion, assault, hazing intimidation or harassment of any member of the PCA community.
A breach of PCA’s code of Academic Honesty and Integrity (in Appendix D) is considered a violation of the Code of Conduct. The penalties for breaching the Academic Honesty and Integrity code are outlined in the Appendix. This includes, but is not limited to:
Fighting. Unreasonable noise.
Harassment based on discrimination is defined under this policy as any act or behavior that denigrates, slurs, intimidates, or stereotypes an individual or group on the basis of that individual or group’s race, color, creed, cultural nationality or origin, religious practice, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, political and/or union association, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in France
Verbal abuse, intimidation or harassment of any member of the PCA community.
Failure to evacuate the building when a fire alarm sounds.
Retaliation against an individual for reporting harassment also constitutes harassment. Harassing behavior includes, but is not limited to, oral and written remarks, offensive jokes, drawings, pictures, illustrations, innuendoes, and physical gestures or actions. The harasser may be any member of the community, regardless of employment status (e.g., executive member, supervisor, co worker, student, etc.) and the victim can be anyone affected by the harassing behavior.
Participation in or encouragement of any effort to disrupt a class or other school or program function.
Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any PCA room or facility.
Sale, purchase, possession or use of any illegal substance or drug, including the misuse of prescription medication.
Abuse or misuse of school or program property or equipment.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages on PCA premises not part of an official PCA event. Inappropriate behavior which involves the abuse of alcoholic beverages.
Tampering with or misuse of fire alarms, fire exits, fire fighting equipment; causing or creating a fire; the use of all open flame devices such as, but not limited to, sternos, incense, kerosene lamps, and barbecue grills; and the use of any and all fireworks. This includes, but is not limited to:
Theft, defacement, damage, destruction or other misuse of school, program or other people’s property.
Smoking cigarettes, cigars, and e cigarettes etc., on all PCA premises, including courtyards and balconies. While smoking in the street outside the buildings is permitted, littering is not, and all cigarette remains must be disposed of properly. Illegal gambling anywhere on the premises or at any official event sponsored by PCA or any of its student groups or organizations.
Unauthorized entry into PCA facilities and offices. Possession, display, use or distribution of any weapon such as a firearm, knife, etc., or any item used as a weapon or of such a nature that it is intended for use as a weapon at PCA or at a PCA sponsored function. This includes:
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Participation in or encouragement of any action with the intention of subrogating the normal academic testing process by attempting to copy, force or otherwise gain information from an unauthorized source. Furnishing false information to PCA with intent to deceive, including incidents of embezzlement and fraud.
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Failure to identify oneself to PCA officials including security guards when requested. It is understood that PCA officials will identify themselves before making such a request. Forgery, alteration, misappropriation or other misuse of any PCA documents, records or identification cards. The school’s name is Paris College of Art or PCA for short. The name Center for University Programs Abroad (CUPA) may be used for the relevant programs. Improper use of the institution’s name or logo constitutes a violation of the code of conduct. Please have the Director of Communications approve all usages of the school name and
Intellectuallogo.Property refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, images, names, symbols and designs. All Intellectual Property must be properly attributed to the original creator. Unattributed use of another artist’s work is a violation of Intellectual Property Law. This violation includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized use of any artist’s copyrighted material: literary works such as novels, poems and plays; films; artistic works such as drawings, paintings, photographs and sculptures, and architectural designs; and musical works. Be aware that performing artists in their performances, producers of recordings, and broadcasters of radio and television programs also are protected under Intellectual Property Law.
Complaint made about a student or students At least one Senior Staff member as well as a member of the Student Life team Report of academic dishonesty President (Committee Chair), one Department Chair or the CUPA Program Director, and the faculty member lodging the report. Depending on the circumstances, the Registrar, the Director of Student Life and Admissions, and/or a member of CUPA’s Academic Advisory Board may also serve on the committee. .
PCA does not allow illegal downloading over its computer and Wi Fi networks. The French authorities will punish any person found to be in violation of France’s HADOPI law and the school will not and cannot intervene. Refer to the full IT Charter in Appendix D for complete details on this policy.
APPLICATION OF THE PCA CODE OF CONDUCT
PCA takes all breaches of the Code of Conduct seriously. In the event that a complaint is made, a full investigation will immediately follow. Sanctions against anyone who is found to have violated the Code of Conduct will be strictly enforced, and may include suspension, dismissal, termination of employment, and/or non renewal of employment contract. If you have observed or have been subject to inappropriate behavior you are advised to use the Report a
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Violation of the PCA Code of Conduct Form Faculty who suspect a student of academic dishonesty must report this via the same form. Reports of Violations of the PCA Code of Conduct will be routed to the appropriate office and/or team of trained staff depending on the nature of the concern, as follows:
Complaint made about a Faculty of Staff member HR staff member as well as one other member of the Senior Staff
Individuals who are listed as the Responding Party(s) may receive an email requesting a meeting to discuss the incident. Please note, a meeting does not mean anyone is responsible for a Code of Conduct violation(s), it is part of the information gathering process.
The designated staff members will review all reports of alleged misconduct by considering the statement of charges and the alleged perpetrator’s response. If any facts are in dispute, they will gather testimony of witnesses and other evidence in order to reach a fair judgment.
In the case of reports of Harassment, Discrimination, and any other act that endangers the physical or emotional health of another member of the PCA Community, the designated staff will work with the person targeted by the abuse to find solutions to remediate the situation and get necessary support.
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If the Responding Party(s) cannot meet at the agreed upon time, it is up to them to reschedule.
All information reported to and gathered by PCA is confidential and is only communicated between the designated staff and eventually the President in the case that sanctions are imposed.
Report of academic dishonesty President (Committee Chair), one Department Chair or the CUPA Program Director, and the faculty member reporting the breach, if relevant. Depending on the circumstances, the Registrar, the Director of Student Life and Admissions, and/or a member of CUPA’s Academic Advisory Board may also serve on the committee.
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Based on the evidence the staff members assigned to the case will determine if the Responding Party violated the Code of Conduct. If so, they will report their findings to the President and together they will determine the sanctions to be imposed. Penalties may include suspension, dismissal, or termination of employment
A Responding Party(s) may appeal the findings and sanctions and request a reconsideration of their case by a Hearing Committee Appeals must be written in a formal letter addressed to the President and indicate proper evidence as to why an appeal is being sought. Appeals will be reviewed by a Hearing Committee comprised as follows:
Complaint made about a Faculty or Staff member Initial designated staff as well as the faculty or staff member’s supervisor, and the President. The Director of HR shall serve as Chair of the Hearing Committee.
Complaint made about a student or students Initial designated staff as well as the student’s Department Head, and the President. The Dean of Graduate Studies or the Director of Admissions & Student Life shall serve as Chair of the Hearing Committee.
French law requires that appropriate, legal ID be carried at all times. Student ID cards, credit cards, and library cards are not considered legal identification. You must carry photocopies of legal documents such as passport, national identity card or residence permit on you at all times. Store the original documents safely at home, and do bring in a copy of these documents to the student life office upon your arrival in case of any emergencies. Please note that a tourist visa does not allow a person to remain in the Schengen zone (France, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland) for more than 90 days within a six month period. Crossing back and forth over the border into France to extend the 90 day period is considered illegal. By law, you must return to your country of origin before re entry into France.
In the case of a conflict of interest, for example if the Supervisor of the employee against whom a complaint is made is a close friend of the employee, the Supervisor must recuse themself and another staff member will be designated to replace them STUDENT LIFE
CAREER SERVICES
THE STUDENT LIFE OFFICE
Oversight of Student Council, committees & events at PCA
The Careers Office is part of the Student Life Office and provides PCA students with different services including:
The Student Life Office provides support to students as they adjust to life in Paris and the PCA community. A variety of services are offered to students including: Help with administrative processes in France (visa & residency permit renewals, social security, CAF…) Guidance in securing housing in Paris Advice and referrals to support student health and well being
RESIDING IN FRANCE: CARRYING ID
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The student life team is available for individual meetings from the moment an applicant commits to attending PCA and can be contacted at studentlife@paris.edu
In order to do an internship in France, French law requires student status. To be considered a student and receive an internship agreement (convention de stage) from PCA, the student must fulfill one of the following
Internships are an invaluable means of acquiring necessary work experience and professional connections. In most cases, working knowledge of French is required so students should take advantage of the free French lessons as well as the free French tutors provided by PCA. Certain departments require internships as part of the curriculum and these are taken for credit.
44 | September 2022 Establishing internship contracts Communicating job opportunities Resume and cover letter writing Careers (in partnership with Artbound Initiative) Work in France (Spring semester) Career and Alumni Talks PCA Careers Manual Graduate Handbook Internship and job listings on the mon.paris.edu Portal
Becriteria:currently
enrolled for a full time credit load of 12 credits or higher (e.g., registered as a full time student for the semester and doing their internship concurrently); Be pre registered for the next semester and undertaking the internship during the vacation period leading up to that semester Be a recent graduate of PCA and register for the zero credit internship year fee; in this case the internship must start within 6 months of graduation and can be for a maximum of two semesters;
Student Council is an intrinsic part of school life that provides you with a voice in the affairs of the school. The Student Council plans extracurricular events and liaises with members of the school’s administration to discuss issues of concern. If you want to join, get involved, or speak to them, email: studentcouncil@paris.edu
The mission of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee is to promote an inclusive environment on campus, and to address issues of equity within the PCA community. In order to carry out this mission, the Committee acts as a dedicated safe space where members can express their concerns openly and honestly through nonviolent communication. The reflections of the members serve to educate the wider community, and bring about important reflection and change. The committee is made up of students. For more information, or if you’d like to join, please email: inclusion@paris.edu At PCA we welcome initiatives from faculty, staff and students to establish working committees to raise awareness and further issues that are important to members of the community. Any faculty, staff member or student can petition for the creation of a committee, following these guidelines. The petition is submitted to the President for review. The President consults with relevant parties within the institution, compares the goals of the proposed new committee to existing committees, and considers the potential positive impact given the requested budget.
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Please note that if you would like to do an internship, the onus is on you to find one. However, the Careers Office will guide you and provide the resources to make the process easier.
Contact: career development@paris.edu
COMMITTEES AND GROUPS
Be a recent masters graduate of PCA and register for the zero credit applied studies year fee; in this case the internship must start within 6 months of graduation and can be for a maximum of two semesters; Only students in good academic and financial (i.e., no outstanding fees or tuition) standing, have valid student residency paper (non EU students), and covered by health insurance are eligible for an internship.
A committee is comprised of 3 to 7 members, with at least one representative from each constituency (faculty, staff, student). The initial members are nominated by the petitioner, and starting in the second year membership is opened up to the entire PCA community and positions are filled through elections. In addition to elected members there may be ex officio (non voting) members who by their role within PCA are relevant to the Committees objectives. The committee makes decisions by majority vote. The petitioner(s) request an initial budget and, if the committee is approved, will join the regular fiscal year budgeting cycle.
Name and position of petitioner(s)
Budget request for launching the committee PCA is partnered with Cercles de la Forme gym where PCA students receive an attractive discount on their subscription. Normally, their fee per month (excluding the one off 85€ subscription fee) is 50€ with a 12 month engagement to benefit having access to all 30 locations, and on top of use of their machines, unlimited access to all the classes they offer ranging from yoga, HIT, Zumba, spin, trampoline, Pilates, boxing, dance, boot camp, etc PCA students pay a one off 99€ subscription, with a monthly fee of 27€. For more information, email studentlife@paris.edu
Overall goal and proposed name of the Committee
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In the initial petition to create a Committee the following elements should be addressed:
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Students with medical concerns may consult the Student Life Office, who will make appropriate medical referrals on a confidential basis. A list of English speaking health professionals can be found in Appendix A.
Expectations for committee members (number of annual meetings, participation in specific activities, etc.)
If a committee is approved it will have a space on the portal and thus make its meeting minutes and action points available to any member of the PCA community.
The C.A.F. (Caisses d'Allocations Familiales) grants a monthly amount of money to qualifying students called A.P.L. (Allocation Pour le Logement), to help offset housing expenses in France. This assistance is available to European and non European students residing in France for more than one semester. The amount is granted based on multiple factors, including but not limited to: income, rent, and the number of people living in the apartment. Students may apply for this assistance by filling out the A.P.L. application form, which can only be done online on C.A.F.’s website (www.caf.fr). Students can not apply for this assistance until after they have found housing. For more information, download the CAF FAQ sheet from the mon.paris.edu portal.
STUDENT VISA AND TITRE DE SEJOUR INFO
Students experiencing difficulty coping with coursework, loneliness, sleep disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, domestic violence, etc., should feel free to contact their Student Life Counselor, who can make the appropriate referrals.
You must have a valid student visa or a European passport to study at PCA.
47 | September 2022 Paris College of Art recognizes that mental health is as important as physical health, and aims to promote good mental wellbeing. We are well aware of the extra pressure on our students as they deal with the challenges of living in a new country. To this end, PCA promotes mental wellbeing through a positive working environment for all staff and students, and clear communications, information networks and health promotion campaigns.
HOUSING Students typically live in apartments throughout the city and its surroundings. While students are responsible for securing their own housing, PCA does offer assistance with identifying resources for finding suitable Thehousing.Student Life Office makes available a list of rental agencies that specialize in dealing with students and/or foreign renters, as well as the Housing Guide listing other types of accommodation such as student residences, homestays, and housing placement companies. Additionally, the Admissions Office and Student Life Office update the Housing Forum on the mon.paris.edu portal and the PCA Community Facebook group with housing offers forwarded by local landlords. For more information on any of these resources, students should visit the Housing section on the mon.paris.edu portal or contact the Student Life Office studentlife@paris.edu.
Activate and validate your visa via this website.
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After obtaining your visa, you are allowed to travel to France and reside here until your visa is no longer valid. Your initial visa usually allows you to stay in France for several months (between 6 months to a year). However, you must follow PCA's guidelines regarding the extension of your visa/residency permit.
By doing this, you let French authorities know that the visa they issued is being used.
visa "mineur scolarisé”: you applied for a visa when you were still a minor. If you fall under this category, make sure to contact Student Life when you get to Paris as you will need to apply for a residence permit before your 18th birthday.
visa "travailleur temporaire" : you were working in France before attending PCA. You will need to apply for a student residency permit in order to be allowed to study. Make sure to get in touch with Student Life early on so that we can help with the process.
In order to do so, you must have activated and validated your visa (see instructions above). The Student Life Office will guide you through the process of applying for residency permit.
While we provide you with support and information, it is ultimately your responsibility to: o maintain and keep track of your residency status, o contact your Student Life Coordinator when a problem arises, and o go to all appointments set for you by the French government.
Note that if you do not complete this process within 3 months of arriving in France, your visa will automatically be canceled and you risk being sent home should French authorities check your papers.
visa "famille”: you came to France with your family members on the same visa. Unfortunately, PCA does not have the capacity to help with this type of visa.
Communicate technical issues to the Préfecture when their online contact form is not functional
Get a convocation to pick up your residency permit when the Préfecture has not been able to reach you
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Submit additional documentation when the Préfecture requires it to be sent by your school directly
Enroll into the Applied Studies year (for grad students) or Super Senior year (for undergrad students) and find an internship in France (for more information about this, contact career development@paris.edu)
Develop a project related to your artistic competency that requires you to stay in France and apply for a "Passeport Talent" residency permit (more information here)
Depending on the duration of the residency permit that is issued to you, you may have to go through this process several times during your studies at PCA.
Please note that it is in your best interest to make sure that your application is complete before submitting it to avoid processing issues and unnecessary delays.
Find a position and have the company to sponsor your application for a work residency permit (more information here)
After you graduate or leave PCA, we are obliged to inform the immigration services that you are no longer a student at PCA following this notification, they will cancel your student residency permit.
While the Student Life Office has a designated contact at the student residency permit service of the Préfecture, we do not have any leverage in their decisions and processing times.
Get updates on your application status when this information is not available in your online account
Leave the building and move away from the entrance in order to avoid congestion.
Fire regulations prohibit the accumulation of work in the hallways. Fire exits must be accessible at all times. Do not leave work in the hallways. Fire drills, in which all students, faculty and staff are required to participate, are held each semester. During fire drills, order must be maintained and directions followed promptly.
Once you have reached safety, call “18” for the fire department.
The fire alarm system signals a fire drill. Immediately stop what you are doing and leave the building.
Faculty members are responsible for supervising students’ departure from the building and for making sure that all the students present in their class at the time of the fire alarm are out of the building.
Keep calm, go to the nearest exit and leave the building. There are two exits toward rue Fénelon and one toward rue Rocroy. At CUPA you must exit through the courtyard leading to rue Vavin.
In the event of an actual fire, the glass door on the security gate at the main entrance can be opened using the button in the green box on the wall. The laws of France further impose upon all members of the community a duty to warn when doing so can prevent a crime or bodily harm to another. This includes acts of suicide, self mutilation and/or violence which, although rare at PCA, can be committed by students in distress. Members of the PCA community must,
50 | September 2022 Activate the building fire alarm.
If you are trapped: stay put and close the doors. If smoke appears under the door, wet the door and put wet rags in the cracks. Wait for help near the windows.
Fire exit plans are posted throughout the school.
Use the closest exit to your location.
FIRE-POMPIER dial 18 for fires. The pompiers also respond to other emergencies and are recommended as the first point of contact in most emergency situations
51 | September 2022 however, always be mindful of the student’s right to privacy, which is protected by the laws of France. Accordingly, PCA has appointed specific offices as the point of contact for students in distress. These offices are the Office of Student Life and the Office of the President If you are concerned about a student’s well being you should inform the Office of Student Life or the President. If you feel the student is at imminent risk you should call the French suicide prevention line: 3114. The European emergency number valid in all EU countries is 112 Emergency Contact Information
Christopher Bouchard / Manager Finance and Administration Ext: 1130
EUROPEAN EMERGENCY NUMBER dial 112 valid in all EU countries POLICE SECOURS dial 17 or 01 53 19 43 10 10 (10th district police station) for crimes, robberies, etc.
French Suicide Prevention line: 3114 Speak slowly in French or English and provide the following information: Your name and address, including the door code and building number if applicable; Your telephone number; Patient’s name and age; and Nature of the illness or accident. Include any treatment the patient has been given and their current condition.
SOS Médecins dial 3624 for 24 hour doctor availability, including house calls. Costs are comparable to a doctor’s visit S.O.S. HELP CRISIS LINE (English) - dial 01 46 21 46 46 (from 3pm to 11pm daily)
Chloe Briggs / Chair of Foundation Ext: 1124 Joe Johnson / Sculpture Lab Technician Ext: 1109 Linda Jarvin / President Ext. 1131
AMBULANCE SAMU dial 15 for all medical emergencies
All legal disputes College of Art are governed by the laws of France.
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52 | September 2022 Jeremy Ranieri / Human Resources Manager Ext: 1113 Verena Thomson / Front desk and Administration Assistant Ext: 1100 Cecile Hermellin / Associate Director Ext: 1303 MaryAnn Letellier / Director Ext: 1302 PCA Main Campus Front desk, Student Life Office (Room 407), Sculpture Studio (Room 001) CUPA Vavin Campus At the entrance The nearest defibrillator to PCA main campus is located in “La Médicale” 3 rue Saint Vincent de Paul 75010 Paris Turn left outside the Fenelon campus and then right and then left.
for reference, archival, classroom, research, and other
PCA maintains the right to students pedagogical right extends only to reproductions works (images, not to works of
royalty free, non exclusive use of works created by
the original
of tangible
LEGAL JURISDICTION & RELATED POLICIES
themselves. Only excerpts
and promotional purposes. This
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POLICIES ON STUDENT WORK
between employees and Paris
written works
53 | September 2022 will be used for educational and promotional purposes. Students may submit an Image Usage Refusal form to request that PCA not publishing their work. Materials and other personal property left in the school facilities by students who have graduated, withdrawn, been dismissed or departed for the summer vacation period will become property of PCA and may be Anydiscarded.student work that represents the school (i.e., invitations, posters, etc.) must bear the PCA logo and conform to the school’s graphic standards and copyright law. Any such work must be approved by the Director of Communications before printing or publishing. To get approval, work must be submitted by email to communications@paris.edu at least three business days before publication is scheduled with the subject line “For Publication on dd/mm/yyyy”. Work that has not been approved may not be distributed. PCA does not assume responsibility or liability for the loss of or damage to work or articles of students that are exhibited in any student or departmental show, demonstration or program. Participation in such exhibitions assumes that the students have agreed to exhibit work at their own risk. Students and alumni may feel free to identify themselves with the institution in books, articles, television programs and other media. The term "student of" or “alumni of” is best used when publicly stating affiliation with PCA. The official names are Paris College of Art, and Paris College of Art/ Center for University Programs Abroad (CUPA). The names may be shortened to PCA and CUPA. Please be sure to use the correct name of the institution in all communications. Paris College of Art reserves the right to take or cause to be taken, photographs, films or videos, and other graphic depictions of students, faculty, staff and visitors for promotional, educational, and/or non commercial purposes, as well as approve such use by third parties with whom the university may engage in joint marketing. Such purposes may include print and electronic publications. This paragraph serves as public notice of the intent of the school to do so, without remuneration, and as a release to the school giving permission to use
54 | September 2022 those images for such purposes. All faculty and staff, when they begin their employment with the school sign a model release consenting to the use of this type of content.
Contracts between employees and students for paid work outside of the formal activities of the school represent a conflict of interest, and as such are prohibited. No employee shall solicit the work of any currently enrolled student at PCA for their own financial or professional gain, even if the student stands to profit from the agreement. No faculty member shall be allowed to take royalties or other financial gains from the work of any student produced in their class. Occasionally, students submit work or designs to their instructors as a part of a design project in which PCA participates with outside companies. Unless specified or agreed, all of these works or designs automatically become property of PCA together with their associated patent, copyright or other proprietary rights.
POLICIES ON DATABASES WITH PERSONAL INFORMATION
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PCA maintains several electronic databases, including Jenzabar and Constant Contact, which contain personal information on students, student applicants, employees, job applicants and faculty. All personal information collected should be handled with the utmost care and sensitivity. The use and maintenance of these databases is overseen in France by the Commission on Information Technology and Liberties or Commision Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL). Please refer to www.cnil.fr for further details. To comply with French law, there must be a specific and legitimate need for all personal information requested and maintained electronically, and such information cannot be used for any other purpose than that for which it was legitimately requested. Additionally, only authorized personnel can access the personal data contained in a file. For example, at PCA, only Student Advising and the Office of the Registrar has access to students’ self disclosed learning disabilities. The misuse of personal information (i.e., using it for purposes other than that for which it was collected) as well as disclosure of such information, whether intentionally or negligently, is punishable under French law by imprisonment and significant monetary fines. PCA may sanction an employee as it sees fits for such violations. Absent an explicit need, certain information should not be requested or stored, including information that directly or indirectly reveals racial or ethnic origins, political opinions, philosophical beliefs, religious and/or union affiliations and beliefs, health and/or sexual orientation. When in doubt about whether such information is necessary, it is better not to request it. Any questions about whether such information can be requested should be directed to the HR Office
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended in 1995 and 1996, with which PCA complies, was enacted to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading
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56 | September 2022 Under French law, files containing personal information may be made available to the person whose information is collected. In addition to the information that should not be requested from students, student applicants, employees, job applicants and faculty, certain things should never be reduced to writing. This includes, but is not limited to, comments on the physical appearance and mental status of students, staff, faculty and/or applicants (both student and job candidates). Employees should also refrain from making notes relating to the protected statuses mentioned above (i.e., race or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, etc.). When interviewing student and job candidates as well as when reviewing student and staff performance, it is important to include both negative and positive impressions. When recording negative impressions, pejorative adjectives should be avoided. Instead, negative impressions should be recorded in a manner that would not embarrass the institution, student, applicant or employee if shared. All faculty, staff and student information collected by the school is maintained in the PCA databases and used in furtherance of its business purposes. It is for internal use only. Employees’ and consultants’ personal information will not be released to any third parties without their explicit permission. Anonymous statistical information gathered from the institution’s database may be used to complete reports for affiliated academic Inorganizations.accordance
the following student information as public or directory information, which may be disclosed by the school at its discretion: student name; major field of study; dates of attendance; full or part time enrollment status; degrees and awards received; the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended, addresses, phone numbers, photographs, email addresses, and date and place of birth.
with the French Computer and Freedoms law of January 6, 1978, employees have the right to access and rectify any information concerning them. If an employee wishes to exercise this right and be notified of any such information, they should contact the HR Manager Please refer to www.cnil.fr for further Thedetails.Family
57 | September 2022 Students may request that PCA withhold release of their directory information by notifying the Registrar’s Office in writing. This notification must be renewed annually at the start of each fall term.
The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request to access. Students should submit to the Registrar’s Office, Dean, Department Chair or other appropriate school official, written requests that identify the records they wish to inspect.
The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write to the school official responsible for the records, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the school will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
Employees are not to share information about a student’s academic record or standing without the student’s consent, even to the student’s parents.
FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their records:
The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position including law enforcement units and health staff; a person or company with whom the school has contracted such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent; a person serving on the board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee such as a disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another school official in performing their tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill their professional responsibility.
The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the school official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
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Urgences Médicales de Paris 01 53 94 94 94 S.O.S Médecins 3624 S.O.S DENTISTS 01 43 37 51 00 Severe Burns 01 42 38 51 61 Service des Grands Brûlés, Hôpital Saint Louis, 1, avenue Claude Vellefaux, 75010 Paris (Métro: Colonel Fabien, Jacques Bonsergent or Goncourt) Injuries including severed fingers and hands 01 49 95 64 45 Emergency room Closest to PCA: Services des Urgences, Hôpital Lariboisière 01 49 95 64 43 2, rue Ambroise Paré, 75010 Paris (Métro: Gare du Nord, Barbès Rochechouart) Closest to CUPA : Service des Urgences, Hôpital Cochin, 01 58 41 27 22 27 rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques, 75014 Paris (Métro : Port Royal)
APPENDIX A – HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
These services are provided 24 hours a day, every day of the year, by teams of physicians in radio dispatched cars throughout the city and who come to your home.
Poison Control (Centre Antipoison) 01 40 37 04 04 Hôpital Fernand Widal 01 40 05 48 48 200, rue du Faubourg St Denis 75010 Paris (Métro: Gare du Nord) This facility has emergency treatment for poisoning. Staff members can tell you whether a substance is toxic, what emergency measures to take if it is, whether hospitalization is advisable and, if so, where to go. There is generally an English speaking person available. Ear/Nose/Throat Emergencies (Urgences O.R.L.) 01 49 95 65 65 Hôpital Lariboisière, 2, rue Ambroise Paré, 75010 Paris (Métro: Gare du Nord, Barbès Rochechouart) Hand Emergencies Hôpital Saint Antoine, 01 49 28 30 00
APPENDIX B
Additional health and wellness information, including a list of English speaking medical professionals, can be found on the PCA Portal: mon.paris.edu/ Student Services / Student Life/ Student Health and Wellness. - GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY IN THE STUDIO ARTS LABS
ENGLISH SPEAKING PHARMACY 01 48 78 04 03 2, rue de Compiègne, 75010 Paris (Métro: Gare du Nord) (Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday 9 am to 7:30pm) Mail: pharmacie.benillouche@orange.fr
Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou 01 56 09 25 25 20, rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris Institut Français de Chirurgie de la Main 01 53 65 53 53 5 bis, rue du Dome, 75016 Paris Nursing Emergency Services 24/7 01 48 87 77 77 SOS HELP CRISIS LINE (English, open 3 11 pm) 01 46 21 46 46
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It is essential for faculty, staff and students to understand studio hazards and how to protect themselves and those working around them. These “Guidelines for Safety in the Studio Arts Labs” provide an overview of the hazards associated with working in art studios and is intended to help safely orient instructors, technicians and students to those hazards. Faculty members must complete adequate training before they can be allowed to use the 3D and Printmaking Lab without technician supervision. Safety is the first priority in the labs. Students and faculty are required to familiarize themselves with the whereabouts of the lab’s safety equipment, including: Fire Alarms; Fire Extinguishers; First Aid Kits which are located in the sculpture studio and at the Frontdesk;
Faculty will be held responsible for replacing a tool if it is not returned.
Students should not work in the labs when feeling exhausted or tired and should avoid rushing.
The following rules apply to staff, faculty and students: Loose or frayed clothing and dangling jewelry (rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.) are prohibited.
Students are encouraged to provide their own materials such as rulers, cutters, acrylic paint, paint brushes, and masking tape.
A schedule listing open lab hour will be posted on the wall outside of the sculpture studio. Students may not work in the labs unsupervised.
Students may not check tools out overnight.
Long hair must be tied back.
Students are required to present their PCA IDs when checking out hand and power tools.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) binders are kept in the Sculpture and Painting studios. The MSDS outlines all hazards and procedures for handling and storage of all materials used and must be consulted before using materials.
Faculty should submit a request to the technician one week in advance to check out tools that are not kept in the sculpture closet.
Faculty are required to make sure that all tools are returned to the sculpture closet at the end of class.
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The course instructor must be present to monitor students when the technician or intern is unavailable. Equipment and tools may be used only by students who have been trained properly by faculty or staff.
Students must report any incidents to their instructor or the lab technicians.
Appropriate protective clothing must be worn: durable footwear or steel toed shoes, long sleeves and pants, safety goggles, hearing protection, dust masks, respirators, gloves and/or aprons.
Shorts, high heels and/or open toed shoes are prohibited.
Faculty must be adequately trained before using equipment without technician supervision.
Eye wash which is located in the sculpture studio;
Scrape paint (oil, acrylic, gauche) into trash bins before cleaning palettes in the sink.
Only water and water soluble liquids are to be disposed of in the sink. Plaster in any form should never be poured into the sink; the same is true for clay.
Food containers may not be used to store materials.
Chemicals such as white spirits, acetone, silicone, resins, wax, etc., are to be disposed of in the appropriate container and safely stored in a fire proof cabinet and never poured in the sink or discarded in the trash bins.
All non water based materials must also be used while wearing a toxic fumes mask. If access to masks is not possible, then the above materials should not be used at that time. These materials should never be used in the general work space.
All hand and power tools are to remain in the sculpture studio or sculpture materials rooms under the supervision of the lab technician, authorized faculty and/or sculpture interns.
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Anyone inappropriately dressed will be prohibited from working in the labs.
Clean plaster and clay from hands and wooden tools by washing them in the designated bucket before rinsing them in the sink.
Read the product label. When possible, choose safest materials available (those with few or no cautionary/warning labels).
Do not leave solvents and flammable chemical containers open or unsealed.
Any material that is not water based must be handled while wearing gloves: vinyl for those materials that are not aggressive like silicone, white spirits, wax, oil based paints, etc.; and latex gloves for all materials that are aggressive and are capable of dissolving plastics like resins: polyester, epoxy, acrylic and polyurethanes.
Use paper masks for nontoxic dust particles, filtered respirators are for fumes and vapors.
All substances (chemicals, solvents, pigments, glazes, etc.) must be kept in their original containers or placed in safe uniformed containers, properly labeled and stored in a dry safe place.
Discard plaster in the trash bins.
When using machines that emit dust particles and exhaust fumes in the air, the ventilation system should be turned on and set to number 10 and appropriate respiratory and eye protection worn.
Use wet sponge to wash down work tables. Do not overload trash bins.
Do not interrupt anyone using machinery or power tools unless for recognition of immediate problems of safety when such intervention does not pose a direct risk to you. Otherwise, wait until they are finished and the machine has been turned off.
Do not paint or cut directly on work tables. Plaster, clay and wax must be done on wooden boards.
Do not sweep up dry clay or plaster. Rather, wet mop clay and vacuum plaster from floor.
Store materials and works in lockers or on designated shelves.
Do not use electrical equipment in a wet or damp area.
There is a mandatory clean up at the end of each class and there may be a mandatory clean up before access commences.
The ceramics kiln is operated only by the 3D technician.
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When using the disk sander and the combined disk sander and belt sander the vacuum attached to these machines must be turned on.
Coats, sweaters, bags and backpacks should be hung on the coat racks and not placed on work tables or left on the floor of the shop. Keep all work areas free of clutter.
Any use of cutting tools, such as knives or razors should be accompanied by an explanation of their use to avoid improper handling and accidents.
Avoid carrying heavy loads by yourself.
Protective eyewear must be worn when using the following machines: welders, saws, sanders, drills, and grinders. Also in this category is the use of a hammer and chisel.
Clean up all spills immediately.
Do not leave any equipment unattended when the power is on, or leave extension cords on the floor.
Welding can only be done with those persons who are trained in that discipline.
Keep work stations, passage ways, and exits clear. Items left unattended on work tables or in passage ways may be moved or discarded without notice.
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Faculty, technicians or duly-authorized persons have the right to ask the student to leave the premises if the studio art lab rules are not met.
Faculty members are responsible for educating students about the legal and ethical restrictions placed upon creative work and about the consequences of dishonesty in the professional world. Faculty members are also responsible for minimizing any risks of cheating during exams. Your presence as an instructor at PCA is a tacit agreement to comply with this policy and a commitment to reporting all cases of academic dishonesty to your department chair or program director.
Academic honesty includes accurate use of quotations, appropriate and explicit citation of sources in instances of paraphrasing and describing ideas, or reporting on research findings or any aspect of the work of others including that of instructors and other students. The standards of academic honesty and citation of sources apply to all forms of academic work examinations, essay theses, dissertations, computer work, art and design work, oral presentations and other projects. Any violation of the Academic Integrity and Honesty Policy is a matter for disciplinary action. cheating on examinations, either by copying another student’s work or by utilizing unauthorized materials (for example: cell phones, internet resources or search devices, “crib notes” or “crib sheets”); any act of plagiarism: that is the fraudulent presentation of the written, oral or visual work of others as original; theft of another student’s work;
Academic honesty, the duty of every member of an academic community to claim authorship of their own work and only for that work and to recognize the contributions of others accurately and completely, is fundamental to the integrity of intellectual debate and creative and academic pursuits. All members of the PCA community are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. These standards also include responsibility for meeting the requirements of particular courses of Studentsstudy.
are responsible for knowing and making use of the proper procedures for writing papers, presenting and performing their work, taking examinations, and doing research. Instructors are equally responsible for informing students of their policies with respect to the limits within which students may collaborate with or seek help from others on specific assignments. Instructors are expected to educate students about the legal and ethical restrictions placed upon creative work and about the consequences of dishonesty in the professional world. The presence of an enrolled student at PCA is a tacit agreement to comply with this policy.
POLICY ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY
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Students may also be referred to the Research and Writing Lab where they can receive additional help with citations and proper documentation. Please see the section on Academic Support Services in the Student StudentsHandbook.must receive prior permission from instructors to submit the same or substantially overlapping material for two different assignments. Submission of the same work for two assignments without the prior permission of instructors is plagiarism. Work from other visual sources may be imitated or incorporated into studio work if the fact of imitation or incorporation and the identity of the original source are properly acknowledged. There must be no intent to deceive; the work must make clear that it emulates or comments on the source as a source. Referencing a style or concept in otherwise original work does not constitute plagiarism. The originality of studio work that presents itself as “in the manner of” or as playing with “variations on” a particular source should be evaluated by the individual faculty member in the context of a critique. Incorporating ready made
is the use of another person’s words or ideas in any academic work using books, journals, internet postings, or other student papers without proper acknowledgment. For further information on proper acknowledgment and plagiarism, including expectations for paraphrasing source material and proper forms of citation in research and writing, students should consult Kate L. Turabian’s A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers
65 | September 2022 the purchase of another student’s work for the purpose of presenting it as one’s own; submitting the same work for more than one course; destruction, alteration or defacement of the work of others without expressed consent; aiding or abetting any act of dishonesty; and/or any attempt to gain academic advantage by presenting misleading information, making deceptive statements or falsifying documents
PCA will administer appropriate penalties to anyone who is found to have violated the rules of the school’s policies on Academic Integrity and Honesty. Faculty members are required to report any suspicions of academic dishonesty to their department chair or program director, who then shares this information with the PlagiarismDean.
Publication of photographs and video/film that incorporates images of people, in which the person is recognizable, are subject to restrictions based on Model Rights law. In France, model rights laws are particularly strict. PCA students submitting work with recognizable images of other people must submit a model release form with that work. Download the model release form from mon.paris.edu Please familiarize yourself with the model release form and local laws. The form is in English and French, to offer French models the form in their first language in France, and because we are subject to French law. If you have questions about this, contact your Department Head or the PCA Communications office. If an instructor determines conclusively that plagiarism, intentional abuse of Intellectual Property or cheating has occurred and that this is the first offense, the student may be assigned a grade of “F” for the project along with an explanation and a warning, or an “F” for the course, depending on the seriousness of the offense. Faculty should seek out their Department Chair, Coordinator or Program Director if any doubts arise as to whether or not plagiarism has occurred. The Department Chair, Program Director and Dean are there to help the faculty in deciding on such matters. The occurrence must be reported in writing to the Department Chair or Coordinator. A subsequent offense may be grounds for academic probation or dismissal from the program, at the discretion of the Academic Committee.
66 | September 2022 materials into studio work as in a collage, synthesized photograph or paste up is not plagiarism in the educational context. In the commercial world, however, such appropriation is prohibited by copyright laws and may result in legal consequences.
67 | September 2022 APPENDIX D INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) CHARTER
Users may not install programs, and under no circumstances may users: make copies of programs; avoid the restrictions of a program; and/or develop constituent programs similar to viruses. It is a violation to send email that a reasonable person would consider harassment, including email to any person that has requested the user not to send email, or repeated email to someone with whom the user does not have a pre existing relationship. All email must contain a valid ‘From:’ field, identifying an email address to which questions and complaints may be directed. Special issues apply to email to large numbers of people. This is a potential problem, for both policy and technical reasons. Therefore, it is considered a violation of
The object of the current Charter is to define the rules of usage of the PCA computer system, and particularly to define the users’ responsibilities, this conforming to the law and in order to permit optimal use of the IT resources and the Internet services used in the institution. Although this text outlines the regulations regarding the IT system at PCA, it is meant above all to serve as a proper conduct manual. The information provided outlines the sanctions incurred by those who infringe upon the regulations. The Charter is a list of PCA’s in house rules, and it determines the conditions of the use of, and access to, the school’s IT resources. By enrolling, or accepting employment at PCA, every faculty, staff and student implicitly agrees to the terms of the present Charter. The Charter is made public through distribution, with inscription files and work contracts. The following rules and obligations set forth apply to everyone, in particular teachers, students, and administrative or technical personnel, authorized to use the resources and information systems at PCA (collectively referred to as “user” or “users”). These in particular comprise the servers, workstations and computers used in administrative services, classrooms and labs. The respect of the rules defined in the present Charter equally extends to the use of IT systems outside of PCA, systems accessible through the instrumentality of the institution’s network (the Internet, for example).
While PCA does not undertake to monitor content posted on external websites linked to the school’s website, any complaints received will be investigated, and may result in the removal of the link or other appropriate action, at the administration’s discretion. Similarly, any school sponsored blogs, websites, or networking applications hosted on PCA’s server may be removed if deemed inappropriate, or if space on the server becomes limited.
PCA understands that the use of new communications technology (i.e., blogs, Web 2.0 networks, websites, etc.) is essential to our community’s growth. However, certain content referencing PCA or CUPA either posted on external sites by PCA community members, or linked to/hosted by PCA’s server may be deemed inappropriate by the administration if it contains illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, injurious, or misleading information, or if it infringes one’s privacy or intellectual property rights.
68 | September 2022 acceptable use to send substantially the same email message to more than 50 users. One exception to this rule is when users send mail to recipients at PCA for school related issues.
using commercial software that the user has not paid for or using it in ways not covered in the license agreement (e.g., using a single user copy on several computers); and/or
The user is responsible for understanding what has been purchased. The license will clearly define whether it is a single user license, a site license, or a license for a specific number of people. The user is responsible for how the license is used.
making copyrighted material available to others without permission, whether through "peer to peer" software, websites, or other technology. Your rights to commercial software and content such as music, movies and fonts are defined by the license agreement included with it and by copyright law.
Compliance with copyright laws is implicit in this Charter. Violations include, but are not limited to:
All web content hosted by or linked to the PCA server is the responsibility of the individual who posted it, and PCA accepts no liability for inaccuracies or omissions. When creating external blogs, websites, etc. that reference PCA or CUPA you must include the following statement in both English and French: “Paris College of Art is not responsible and accepts no liability for the content published on this site/blog/etc.”
« Paris College of Art décline toute responsabilité pour le contenu publié sur ce site/blog/etc. »
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Users must also comply with any other restrictions that may apply to the individual file, image, or text; and PCA reserves the right to place other restrictions on the use of its property. Many of the trademarks, service marks, and logos (collectively, "Trademarks") displayed on the website, including the PCA and CUPA logos, are registered and/or unregistered common law Trademarks of PCA. The Trademarks of third parties may also be displayed on this website. Nothing contained in this website should be construed as granting, by implication or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademarks displayed on the
By downloading, printing, or otherwise using text and image files from the PCA and CUPA websites, users agree and warrant that they will limit their use of such files to fair use and will comply with all other terms and conditions of this Charter so as to not violate the rights of PCA or any other person or entity. PCA does not guarantee the legal use of text, images and content displayed on the website owned by third parties not affiliated with it. “Fair use” of the content of the PCA websites is permitted and defined as: Printing, downloading or using of images, text, or other files from the PCA websites for non commercial educational purposes or for personal use, and otherwise as defined by copyright law. Users may do so without express, written permission from PCA, as long as they comply with the following conditions:
Content should be used for personal, educational, or non commercial purposes only and sources must be cited as with any other printed work; PCA requests that the following citation be used when applicable: Courtesy of Paris College of Art, www.paris.edu, © 2016; CUPA requests that the following citation be used when applicable: Courtesy of Paris College of Art/CUPA, www.cupa.paris.edu, © 2016; None of the content may be changed or modified in any way;
The University of Texas’ Copyright Crash Course (http://copyright.lib.utexas.edu/) may be helpful in answering specific questions about copyrights. Additionally, Stanford's Copyright and Fair Use site (http://fairuse.stanford.edu/) presents an in depth explanation on the subject.
Every user is responsible for the use of the PCA IT resources and therefore the totality of information that is at the public’s disposal. Each user understands that they will be held responsible for any violation of the provisions of the present Charter and, moreover, any damage done to PCA or its property.
Every user pledges to take care of all available equipment and computer stations. Users must inform the computer services technicians of any discrepancies noticed. User discretion is advised regarding individual time spent at the computer stations, thus ensuring the availability of computers for all users. Every computer belonging to a department, lab or service must be connected to a network by a PCA IT intermediary. This ensures that all security regulations are upheld.
User Responsibility
Users who do not respect the rules and obligations of this Charter are equally liable to a disciplinary procedure in relation to the user’s status. The user may be brought before an internal administrative disciplinary council, concerning the students and the teachers/researchers, and before the disciplinary council of the respective bodies concerning administrative personnel and technicians.
70 | September 2022 website without the express written permission of PCA or any third party that may own the Trademark displayed on the website. Any unauthorized use of the Trademarks or any other images or content on this website, except as authorized in this Charter, is strictly prohibited.
Disciplinary Actions
Every user who does not adhere to the rules and regulations hereby defined in this Charter may face civil and/or penal action pursuant to the laws of France.
Civil and Penal Actions
Disciplinary actions for students are outlined in the Student Handbook. Faculty members and staff suspected of being in violation of the Charter will go in front of a Hearing Committee.
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