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Course Policies Participation in class The minimal requirement for class participation is attendance. Since even quiet people can be participating by listening, thinking, and writing, I do not monitor how much you actually talk about the course subject during class time. If you are present, I will assume that you are participating. If you are absent, you cannot participate.
Please see the attendance policy below for absences.
The following policies are repeated in the syllabus for your information. Each of the policies is based upon academic policies approved by the University Senate and the Council of Trustees.
Each of the IUP policy headings is a hyperlink to the entire policy statement on the web. Any material in quotations is directly from the policy itself. All other statements are the application of the policy in this course.
Relevant requirements for a course syllabus at IUP can be read at the following URL: University Policy on Semester Course Syllabi
Only work assigned by and submitted to the instructor of record will count toward the final grade in this course.
Required Email AddressPlease note that all email communications from me will occur through the D2Lemail system. You must activate your IUP email account to receive notices about changes in the syllabus or class schedule.
Should I have to be absent from class for any reason, I will attempt to notify you in advance by email as early as practicable.
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures "IUP is an academic community within the society at large. All members within this community are expected to accept the responsibility for academic integrity and honesty. Academic dishonesty seriously erodes the quality of educational pursuits and is unacceptable at IUP." I consider any form of academic dishonesty to be a waste of your time and mine. Such dishonesty is usually as much work as doing the assignments. Furthermore, I do not assign busy work, so each assignment is an opportunity to learn. If you miss that opportunity, you miss learning something.
If you find any of the course assignments so disagreeable that you feel inclined to cheat in any way, please talk to me about the problem with the assignment. I would rather alter the assignment to help you learn better than to have you violate the Integrity Policy. My door is always open for any discussion of the class and problems that you see with my conduct in the class. We both lose if you do not talk to me. You might have had the opportunity to direct your own learning more effectively, and I might have learned more about my teaching and how to improve it.
Undergraduate Course Attendance Policy and Class Participation "The university expects all students to attend class."
In accordance with this policy, I allow three absences from class without any penalty. Each subsequent absence will affect your participation grade in the class. You have to be present to participate.
If you are having personal problems or are ill, please email me about your situation, if nothing else. Under these circumstances, if you are absent for a period of time, please worry about nothing other than healing. You cannot learn if you are not healthy. You need to have time to grieve loss. You need time to sort out problems. We will sort out how to handle your absence when you return.
For any excused absences, illness and other problems, or to participate in a university activity, please provide me with written documentation. Please consult the following policies:
IUP Policy for Enrolled Students Called to Active Military Service Please note that you will be considered absent if you come to class unprepared for the meeting. In many class meetings, we will be discussing drafts of students’ writing or assigned readings. I will mark any student as absent from class if he or she fails to bring or read assigned work.
I do not expect any disruption of class. Learning can be noisy and may even involve some anger as people defend their ideas. I have never experienced class disruptions that caused me to ask a student to leave the class. However, I cite the policy for your information.
My own view of learning is that you have the right to question anything, but do not have the right to call others or their ideas names.
I never intend to embarrass anyone. However, if I feel that you are insulting or stereotyping another person, I will inform you directly. If you have any questions about my judgment, please feel free to talk with me. I may ask you to speak with me outside of class to avoid disrupting the learning of other members of the class.
"Students and faculty alike should strive to create a class environment that reflects mutual respect and the importance of learning. If a student’s behavior threatens to disrupt that environment, the faculty member has a responsibility to seek resolution of the problem.
A faculty member is empowered to request that a student leave during particular class period if, in the measured opinion of that faculty member, the student: 1. Significantly disrupts the learning process, or 2. Is a threat to others."
The final examination is held at a time scheduled by the university. If you are not able to make the final examination because of a time conflict with another examination, please email me in advance. If you miss the final examination without any prior notice, you will not be permitted to take a make up.
Please do not schedule leaving campus before the final examination. I once received a note from a student’s mother who informed me that her daughter should be excused from the final because she was scheduled to fly to Mexico the day before for a family vacation. Can you imagine how I responded?
Late & Makeup Work Late papers and assignments will not be accepted for grading. Since all in class work and assignments will depend upon class participation, no make up work is permitted. Students missing the final examination without prior notice in writing will not be permitted to take a make up examination. Written notice must be received at least one hour prior to missing the examination.
IUP Student Grade Appeal Policy If you are unhappy with my evaluation of any of your work, please make an appointment to see me in my office. Like anyone, I am capable of making a mistake or misjudging work. I am happy to discuss my judgments of your work with you.
If we cannot agree on my final evaluation of your work, you should consult the Grade Appeal Policy at the link above and follow the procedure that is outlined.
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