Program Exit & Dismissal from UOTeach

COE Dismissal Policy for Education Studies: UOTeach Program

There are two options for an incomplete departure from UOTeach, a.) a candidate may withdraw from the licensure program and apply to transfer to a master’s degree without licensure, and b.) the program may dismiss a candidate from the licensure program.

All COE and University procedures regarding student grievance rights apply throughout the dismissal procedures described here.

To maintain enrollment within the UOTeach program you must:

  • successfully complete all academic coursework and field work,
  • maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above at all times, with no more than five credits of N or F grades.
  • Show behavior that is in line with the Student Conduct Code; OAR 571-021-0100 to 0250.
  • Maintain the Department of Education Studies Master’s Degree and Licensure Program Code of Professional Conduct (see appendix).

The Student Conduct Code OAR 571-021-0100 to 0250 establishes community standards and procedures necessary to maintain and protect an environment conducive to learning and in keeping with the educational objectives of the University of Oregon.  See full code here:  http://policies.uoregon.edu/vol-3-administration-student-affairs/ch-1-conduct/student-conduct-code

The Department of Education Studies Master’s Degree and Licensure Program Code of Professional Conduct addresses the specific conduct demands of the teacher licensure graduate program. This code is based on the Oregon Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators (Oregon Administrative Rules 584-020-005 through 584-020-0045) and on the values of the University of Oregon including educational equity, accountability, honesty, responsibility, multicultural competence, and community.    See this full Code of Professional Conduct in the appendix of this handbook.

1. When a candidate’s academic performance and or professional conduct in coursework or fieldwork shows serious deficiency, an instructor or supervisor, in collaboration with the Director of Master’s Degree Programs, will notify the candidate in writing, with a copy to the Department Head. The letter will include:

  1. A description of the issues of concern
  2. A description of prior efforts to address each issue
  3. A plan for addressing each issue
  4. The criteria for determining whether the issues have been remedied
  5. A reasonable timeline for remedy of the issues

2. Egregious conduct that risks the wellbeing of elementary or secondary students during field placement and or any criminal conduct that warrants reporting to the Oregon TSPC is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program.

3. In the event that the candidate fails to make adequate progress after Step 1, the Director of Master’s Degree Programs will meet with the student to consider appropriate steps. After that meeting, the Director of Master’s Degree Programs will notify the candidate and the Department Head, in writing, of the Director’s decision.  Options include but are not limited to: remediation within a course or field placement, repeating course work or field placement, or dismissal from the program.

4. When this process results in a decision to dismiss a candidate from the program, the Department Head will send a letter to that effect to the Associate Dean of the College of Education (COE).

5. All COE and University procedures regarding student grievance rights apply throughout the dismissal procedures described here.