Policy Statements
Center for Talent Development (CTD), housed at Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy, is an accredited learning center and research facility.
Northwestern University and Center for Talent Development are equal opportunity, affirmative action educators and employers.
Northwestern University and CTD reserve the right to change without notice any statement on its web site concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, curricula, courses and faculty.
More information on program-specific policies and procedures, and additional detail about the following policies, are available on the Northwestern University web page at http://policies.northwestern.edu and in CTD program handbooks.
CTD Honor Code
The CTD Honor Code provides the backdrop for all members of the CTD community. CTD students, staff and administrators pledge to abide by the Honor Code in both letter and spirit.
Honor Code
In order to create a safe and successful learning community, I commit to
Privacy Policy
Northwestern University and CTD are committed to protecting the privacy rights of any child in accordance with applicable laws. Accordingly, the following policy governs CTD’s treatment of students’ educational records in connection with its programs.
What information do we collect?
We gather two types of information: personally identifiable information and non-personally identifiable information. Personally identifiable information includes, but is not limited to, first and last name, address, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, parent name, financial information for the purposes of billing and payment and credit card information for payment. Non-personally identifiable information includes but is not limited to gender, name of school the student attends, grade in school, ethnic background (optional), birth date, qualifying test scores and test date and center, primary language spoken at home (optional), household size and income (optional), course choice, and program location.
What do we do with the information?
Unless required by law or authorized by parent(s) or legal guardian(s), CTD does not disclose personally identifiable information about its students to third parties. If we receive appropriate consent, CTD may provide names and addresses of individuals to third parties who have programs geared to academically talented youth. Non-personally identifiable information we collect may be used for internal research purposes.
Statement on Discrimination & Harassment
Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
Northwestern University does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates.
Harassment, whether verbal, physical or visual, that is based on any of these characteristics is a form of discrimination. This includes harassing conduct affecting tangible job benefits, interfering unreasonably with an individual's academic or work performance or creating what a reasonable person would perceive is an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
While Northwestern University is committed to the principles of free inquiry and free expression, discrimination and harassment identified in this policy are neither legally protected expression nor the proper exercise of academic freedom.
For advice or assistance regarding this policy, see the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access web site at: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/eeo/.
Students & Staff with Disabilities
Students with Disabilities
CTD is pleased to welcome and support a diverse student body in its programs and strives to create an environment that encourages and challenges all students. An academically qualified student with disabilities will be provided with access to accommodations which are consistent with the student’s needs and the essential requirements of the program or course of study in which the student is enrolled. Appropriate services and accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a course, program, service or activity that enables a qualified student with a disability to obtain equal access. Equal access means an opportunity to attain the same level of performance or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges as are available to a similarly situated student without a disability. Only the peripheral requirements of courses, programs, and activities are subject to modification. Essential elements of courses, programs and activities will remain intact. CTD is obligated to make a reasonable accommodation only for known limitations of otherwise qualified students with disabilities.
In order for decisions to be made regarding the appropriate accommodations for each student, documentation of the disability by a licensed professional that includes resulting limitations and recommended accommodations will be required. You must also disclose any disabilities for which you seek accommodation on a student Health Form. Requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible after acceptance to the program. Late requests may adversely affect CTD’s ability to provide accommodations by the start of the program.
Staff with Disabilities
Northwestern University reasonably accommodates all employees with disabilities as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant laws. Failure to reasonably accommodate employees with disabilities is a violation of federal/state law and campus policy.
Employees are asked to provide input concerning the accommodation process, however, Northwestern University will determine what constitutes a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis and reserves the right to request additional independent medical examinations, evaluations or other appropriate information.
Disability information is treated as confidential and will be shared with University administrators only on a need-to-know basis. Northwestern University will not provide accommodations without appropriate documentation.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access is the administrative office responsible for the management, implementation and coordination of the Disabilities Accommodation Policy. All employment accommodations and/or employment decisions related to disabilities must be approved by Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Concerns with respect to architectural barriers and building/program disability related modifications also should be directed to the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.
For further information, visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access web site at http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/eeo.
Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of Northwestern University that no member of the Northwestern University community – students, faculty, administrators, or staff – may sexually harass any other member of the community. Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute harassment when any of the following occurs:
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Third-Party Web Sites
CTD's web site and CTD program and course materials may refer to third-party web sites. Staff members review such web sites for inappropriate content before referencing them. However, because web content continuously changes and is not controlled by CTD, CTD disclaims responsibility for the content contained on third-party web sites. If you become aware of anything that may be inappropriate, please notify CTD staff (ctd@northwestern.edu) immediately.
Computer, Electronic Resources & Network Policies
It is the policy of Northwestern University to maintain access to local, national and international networks for the purpose of supporting its fundamental activities of instruction, research and administration. Users of the network are to take the necessary measures to safeguard the operating integrity of the systems and the accessibility of other users. Read the policies online at http://www.it.northwestern.edu/policies/electronic-resources.html.
Uploading & Posting Media
To maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students, students and staff must not download or post inappropriate materials online, including, but not limited to, statements, pictures, images (likenesses) or videos of or about CTD Programs or CTD participants without obtaining the necessary permissions. Students and staff members must not post images (photos or video) of students on public access Web sites such as, but not limited to, Facebook, Friendster, MySpace, Xanga, YouTube and Yahoo!Video.
Because CTD students are minors, they do not have express permission to take or use images of other students. Likewise, staff members do not have express permission to publish pictures or images of CTD students or other staff members.
Federal Copyright Compliance (Downloading & Sharing Files)
Northwestern University does not condone unlawful downloading and unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing of copyright-protected works. Individuals who engage in these practices are in violation of University policy and may be subject to University disciplinary action as well as civil and criminal penalties. Misuse of the Internet is punishable by dismissal from CTD programs.
Additional Northwestern University Policies
Northwestern University (NU) policies for students, faculty and staff are available on the NU web site at http://policies.northwestern.edu/index.html.
Center for Talent Development (CTD), housed at Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy, is an accredited learning center and research facility.
Northwestern University and Center for Talent Development are equal opportunity, affirmative action educators and employers.
Northwestern University and CTD reserve the right to change without notice any statement on its web site concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, curricula, courses and faculty.
More information on program-specific policies and procedures, and additional detail about the following policies, are available on the Northwestern University web page at http://policies.northwestern.edu and in CTD program handbooks.
- CTD Honor Code
- Privacy Policy
- Statement on Discrimination & Harassment
- Students & Staff with Disabilities
- Sexual Harassment
- Third-Party Web Sites
- Computer Policies
- Additional Northwestern University Policies
CTD Honor Code
The CTD Honor Code provides the backdrop for all members of the CTD community. CTD students, staff and administrators pledge to abide by the Honor Code in both letter and spirit.
Honor Code
In order to create a safe and successful learning community, I commit to
- Act with personal and academic integrity;
- Participate fully in program activities and complete my own work to the best of my ability;
- Treat all individuals—staff, students and community members—with respect, including those of different races, cultures, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, ages and abilities;
- Treat all facilities and property with respect and care;
- Observe all program rules and respect the authority of staff members.
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Privacy Policy
Northwestern University and CTD are committed to protecting the privacy rights of any child in accordance with applicable laws. Accordingly, the following policy governs CTD’s treatment of students’ educational records in connection with its programs.
What information do we collect?
We gather two types of information: personally identifiable information and non-personally identifiable information. Personally identifiable information includes, but is not limited to, first and last name, address, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, parent name, financial information for the purposes of billing and payment and credit card information for payment. Non-personally identifiable information includes but is not limited to gender, name of school the student attends, grade in school, ethnic background (optional), birth date, qualifying test scores and test date and center, primary language spoken at home (optional), household size and income (optional), course choice, and program location.
What do we do with the information?
Unless required by law or authorized by parent(s) or legal guardian(s), CTD does not disclose personally identifiable information about its students to third parties. If we receive appropriate consent, CTD may provide names and addresses of individuals to third parties who have programs geared to academically talented youth. Non-personally identifiable information we collect may be used for internal research purposes.
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Statement on Discrimination & Harassment
Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
Northwestern University does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates.
Harassment, whether verbal, physical or visual, that is based on any of these characteristics is a form of discrimination. This includes harassing conduct affecting tangible job benefits, interfering unreasonably with an individual's academic or work performance or creating what a reasonable person would perceive is an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
While Northwestern University is committed to the principles of free inquiry and free expression, discrimination and harassment identified in this policy are neither legally protected expression nor the proper exercise of academic freedom.
For advice or assistance regarding this policy, see the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access web site at: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/eeo/.
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Students & Staff with Disabilities
Students with Disabilities
CTD is pleased to welcome and support a diverse student body in its programs and strives to create an environment that encourages and challenges all students. An academically qualified student with disabilities will be provided with access to accommodations which are consistent with the student’s needs and the essential requirements of the program or course of study in which the student is enrolled. Appropriate services and accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a course, program, service or activity that enables a qualified student with a disability to obtain equal access. Equal access means an opportunity to attain the same level of performance or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges as are available to a similarly situated student without a disability. Only the peripheral requirements of courses, programs, and activities are subject to modification. Essential elements of courses, programs and activities will remain intact. CTD is obligated to make a reasonable accommodation only for known limitations of otherwise qualified students with disabilities.
In order for decisions to be made regarding the appropriate accommodations for each student, documentation of the disability by a licensed professional that includes resulting limitations and recommended accommodations will be required. You must also disclose any disabilities for which you seek accommodation on a student Health Form. Requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible after acceptance to the program. Late requests may adversely affect CTD’s ability to provide accommodations by the start of the program.
Staff with Disabilities
Northwestern University reasonably accommodates all employees with disabilities as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant laws. Failure to reasonably accommodate employees with disabilities is a violation of federal/state law and campus policy.
Employees are asked to provide input concerning the accommodation process, however, Northwestern University will determine what constitutes a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis and reserves the right to request additional independent medical examinations, evaluations or other appropriate information.
Disability information is treated as confidential and will be shared with University administrators only on a need-to-know basis. Northwestern University will not provide accommodations without appropriate documentation.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access is the administrative office responsible for the management, implementation and coordination of the Disabilities Accommodation Policy. All employment accommodations and/or employment decisions related to disabilities must be approved by Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Concerns with respect to architectural barriers and building/program disability related modifications also should be directed to the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.
For further information, visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access web site at http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/eeo.
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Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of Northwestern University that no member of the Northwestern University community – students, faculty, administrators, or staff – may sexually harass any other member of the community. Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute harassment when any of the following occurs:
- Submission to such conduct is made or threatened to be made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual’s employment or education; or
- Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used or threatened to be used as the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting that individual; or
- Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s academic or professional performance or creating what a reasonable person would perceive is an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment, education, or living environment.
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Third-Party Web Sites
CTD's web site and CTD program and course materials may refer to third-party web sites. Staff members review such web sites for inappropriate content before referencing them. However, because web content continuously changes and is not controlled by CTD, CTD disclaims responsibility for the content contained on third-party web sites. If you become aware of anything that may be inappropriate, please notify CTD staff (ctd@northwestern.edu) immediately.
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Computer, Electronic Resources & Network Policies
It is the policy of Northwestern University to maintain access to local, national and international networks for the purpose of supporting its fundamental activities of instruction, research and administration. Users of the network are to take the necessary measures to safeguard the operating integrity of the systems and the accessibility of other users. Read the policies online at http://www.it.northwestern.edu/policies/electronic-resources.html.
Uploading & Posting Media
To maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students, students and staff must not download or post inappropriate materials online, including, but not limited to, statements, pictures, images (likenesses) or videos of or about CTD Programs or CTD participants without obtaining the necessary permissions. Students and staff members must not post images (photos or video) of students on public access Web sites such as, but not limited to, Facebook, Friendster, MySpace, Xanga, YouTube and Yahoo!Video.
Because CTD students are minors, they do not have express permission to take or use images of other students. Likewise, staff members do not have express permission to publish pictures or images of CTD students or other staff members.
Federal Copyright Compliance (Downloading & Sharing Files)
Northwestern University does not condone unlawful downloading and unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing of copyright-protected works. Individuals who engage in these practices are in violation of University policy and may be subject to University disciplinary action as well as civil and criminal penalties. Misuse of the Internet is punishable by dismissal from CTD programs.
Additional Northwestern University Policies
Northwestern University (NU) policies for students, faculty and staff are available on the NU web site at http://policies.northwestern.edu/index.html.
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