Student Rights in Intellectual Property
Scholarly Works
"Scholarly works are owned by the student who created the work, except as otherwise provided in the policy."
Scholarly works "are creations that reflect research, creativity, and/or academic effort."Examples of scholarly works include:
- Plays
- Poems
- Literary works
- Works of art
(pictorial, graphic, sculptural, or other artistic creation) - Computer software/programs
- Electronic works
- Sound recordings
- Musical compositions
- Similar creations
"Intellectual property rights in scholarly works belong to the . . . student .who created the work, unless an agreement, sponsorship agreement, or other condition .provides otherwise." (Board Policy 3.26, Part 4, Subpart A.2)
