You are expected to attend all classes, be respectful of your professors,
show up to class on time, not sleep in class, not be hung over from too much
alcohol, and take good notes. You are expected to show up to field trips when
and where you are directed. See the Professional Behavior section in the Student
Guide for complete information.
Your grade will include a Professional Behavior component. Professional behavior
assumes you will be respectful of your professors, show up to class on time,
not sleep in class, not be hung over from too much alcohol, and take good
notes. You are expected to show up to field trips when and where you are directed.
Complete details about the professional behavior component of your grade
are contained in the Student Guide.
An excused absence will not count towards your loss of professional behavior
points. An absence may only be excused by the FMIR, at her/his sole discretion.
If you are in the hospital or very sick and have a doctor's note, you will
probably get an excused absence. The FMIR will be very stingy in awarding
excused absences. You are expected to attend all classes while in Antwerp.
The following are NOT examples of excused absences:
- Sickness due to excessive alcohol consumption
- Missing class because a friend/significant other/family member is in town,
and you are entertaining him/her
- Missing class due to lack of sleep
- Missing class because you are traveling to other parts of Europe
- Missing class due to homesickness
“FMIR " stands for Faculty Member In Residence. The FMIR is the
professor sent to Antwerp by James Madison University to manage and oversee
the COB 300 experience in Europe.
We will dismiss you from the program without warning if you:
- Bring a friend/family member into the residence. For more information,
see the Apartment Safety section in the Student Guide.
- Cause, by your actions, the entire group to be expelled from a hotel,
restaurant, etc.
- Break other rules the FMIR specifically warns you about.
No. Before departure, you will sign a document approving that if we dismiss
you from the program, you will not get a refund.
Below is the official position, issued by the Office of International Programs,
dated March 16, 2004, about dismissals, credit, refunds, etc.
Dismissal from Study Abroad Programs
"In the event that students are dismissed from a study abroad program,
students must vacate all University facilities upon dismissal, including residence
halls, apartments, hotels, hostels, home-stays, classrooms, offices, and any
other premises used or operated by JMU.
If dismissed from a study abroad program, students will receive a “W”
in all courses.
Students will forfeit any remaining program fees, tuition, room and board,
and any other fees associated with the study abroad program.
Student behavior that results in dismissal from a study abroad program will
be referred to the JMU judicial system."
The Office of International Programs has established an alcohol and drug
policy for all students who study abroad with a JMU program. Below is the
policy, dated March 16, 2004.
Alcohol
"James Madison University prohibits the illegal or otherwise irresponsible
use of alcohol by students. It is the responsibility of every student to know
the risks associated with alcohol use and abuse. This responsibility obligates
students to know relevant University policies and federal, state, and local
laws and to conduct themselves in accordance with these policies and laws.
JMU students traveling abroad may be studying in countries where the legal
age for alcohol consumption and/or rules regarding the consumption of alcohol
are different than in the United State. Thus, while overseas, it is the responsibility
of the student to know the relevant country and local laws concerning the
possession, use, and abuse of alcohol. If students who are of legal age choose
to consume alcohol while abroad, they are expected to drink and behave responsibly.
The illegal or excessive consumption of alcohol or misconduct due to alcohol
consumption will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action,
including dismissal from the program and follow-up through the JMU judicial
system."
The Office of International Programs has established an alcohol and drug
policy for all students who study abroad with a JMU program. Below is the
policy, dated March 16, 2004.
Drugs
"Illegal drug use in any form is not tolerated. JMU students traveling
abroad may be studying in countries where drugs that may be legally possessed
and used in the United States are prohibited by law. Thus, while overseas,
it is the responsibility of the student to know the relevant country and local
laws concerning the possession and use of drugs. Most foreign criminal systems
are considerably less accommodating than those within the United States; student
possession or use of illegal drugs may be punishable by fine, imprisonment,
and/or deportation. Study abroad participants found using or possessing illegal
drugs in any form are subject to immediate dismissal from the program and/or
follow-up through the JMU judicial system."
Yes. Below is the official JMU policy on sexual harassment that pertains
to the semester abroad programs. This policy is dated March 16, 2004:
Sexual Harassment
"As on the JMU home campus, faculty and students are reminded to be cautious
regarding behavior that refers to a person's gender, race, religion, age,
disability, sexual preference or national origin. Harassment is defined as
"offensive verbal or physical conduct, which creates an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive study environment." Harassment may include such
actions as unwelcome verbal kidding, physical contact, demands or subtle pressure
for sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential
treatment or threat to one's grade. FMIRs and Resident Directors are responsible
for assuring that such behavior does not occur between students and foreign
faculty, themselves, or within the student group. Students, FMIRs, and Resident
Directors may contact the Office of Affirmative Action (540-568-6991) and/or
the Executive Director of International Programs (540-568-6419) if they have
any questions or concerns regarding sexual harassment."
