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Important Dates

A mandatory orientation for new members will take place on Monday, November 13th at 7pm EST.  New members should also plan to attend the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 at 7pm EST.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the Academic Policy & Integrity Student Advisory Council, please contact studentadvisorycouncil@mail.waldenu.edu

The Academic Policy and Integrity Student Advisory Council of Walden University has two separate but important duties. First: to meet quarterly with the Associate President/Provost and Vice Provosts to provide feedback on current and proposed university services and initiatives. Second, members of the council will also serve on an academic integrity hearing panel to review academic integrity dismissal appeals with faculty and academic leadership.

Qualifications

To participate in the Academic Policy and Integrity Student Advisory Council, students and alumni must meet the following qualifications:

  • Undergraduate: at least 20 credits completed and have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher at the time of application.
  • Graduate: at least 9 credits completed and have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher at the time of application.
  • No prior professional conduct violations; prior academic integrity violations are permitted.

Application

Are you interested in submitting an application? Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Applications are submitted online and are due by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time on October 27, 2023.  
  • A Letter of Recommendation will be required to submit an application.
  • Interviews will be scheduled from October 23-November 3, 2023.
  • Selected candidates will be notified by November 10, 2023.

 

Expectations & Responsibilities

In order to participate in the Academic Policy & Integrity Student Advisory Council, all members must adhere to the following expectations:

  • Demonstrate a commitment to confidentiality and ethical decision making
  • Attend quarterly meetings and commit to 3-6 hours per quarter for council work
  • Attend the Academic Policy & Integrity Student Advisory Orientation on Monday, November 13th at 7pm EST.
  • Provide constructive and respectful feedback to the Associate President/Provost and other academic leaders
  • Attend and fully participate in assigned academic integrity appeals hearings
  • Speak authentically about the Walden experience
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills, including strong listening skills
  • Be able to use a variety of mediums and digital applications (ex. Email, SharePoint, Zoom, Teams, Facebook, etc.)

Compensation

All appointments are voluntary. There is no monetary compensation for participation.