Frequently Asked Questions

Last update, 07/05/2009

Click on an entry below to jump to the corresponding question and answer:

  ALABS construction project

  Appeal a grade

  Contest guidelines

  Independent Study

  Plagiarism policy

1.  Grades.  How do I respond to an appeal to change a grade?

Explain the process and cite the policy. 

A student might appeal a grade in the belief a mistake has been made or that the grade is unfair. The process is the same in either case. First, speak to the instructor. If not resolved, appeal to the chairperson of the department offering the course. If the appeal continues, the third step is the dean of the school offering the course. The fourth and last level of appeal is to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The policy is written in the Academic Integrity section of the "Student Rights and Responsibilities Manual," where the section on Academic Grade Appeal, appears near the bottom of the text.

2.  Contests.  How do I develop a sponsored competition?

The Office of Academic Affairs encourages and assists departments and sponsors to develop competitions, contests and projects for students.  You may read more about the process by clicking this link to the " Guidelines for Sponsored Competitions, Contests and Projects."   Then, contact the Acting Assistant Vice President William Mooney.

3.  What is happening with the ALABS Construction Project?

The ALABS project began spring semester 2008.  It is renovating floors 4, 5 and 6 of Building A with labs and studios for eight departments:
  Accessories Design,
  Advertising Marketing & Communication,
  Cosmetics & Fragrance Marketing,
  Fashion Design,
  Jewelry Design,
  Textile Development & Marketing
  Textile/Surface Design, and
  Toy Design

Which labs move where? 

Construction is scheduled to be completed in winter 2010.  We expect to be teaching in the labs at the start of spring semester 2010.  Click here to see project bulletins and announcements to departments.

4.  Where is the college's policy on Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is discussed in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Manual, under the section on Academic Integrity,

5.  What is Independent Study and what are the procedures?

FIT makes independent study opportunities available to full-time day students. Independent study refers to individualized instruction, which is provided in a tutorial manner outside a regularly offered class.  Click here to see the Guidelines and for the forms for the Proposal and Agreement and for the Grade Report.