Attendance

The number one way to succeed in this course is to attend class regularly. This course is designed to be delivered face-to-face, and while many of the instructional materials are available online and in print, the key learning methods and objectives are practiced through interactive lesson plans. Regular attendance is crucial for student success, roll will be taken daily, and on-time arrival is expected.

Your attendance grade will be determined by the number of unexcused absences you have accrued (grading scale: 0=100, 1=95, 2=85, 3=75, 4=65, 5=55, 6+=0). Three (3) unexcused tardies are equivalent to one (1) unexcused absence. Note that after six (6) unexcused absences, your chances for success in this course decline considerably. It is your responsibility to make sure your attendance is recorded if you arrive after roll has been taken.

Surprises sometimes get in the way of regular attendance, but don’t let them destroy your chances of success in this course. Contact me if you run into any obstacles this semester. You may receive two (2) excused absences during the semester that may be used toward university-sponsored activities, professional opportunities, or illness of any kind. To receive an excused absence, please submit a written email request at least one full day prior to the class meeting for scheduled events, and at least one hour prior to the class meeting for illness. Exceptions to these protocols may be made in special cases or emergencies.

Make-Up Work

Work may be made up for approved absences on a case-by-case basis. Please make an appointment with me for consultation.

Project Submission Guidelines

Learning to stick to a deadline, however arbitrary, is good practice that will lead to long-term healthy work habits. To help you develop these habits, any work submitted after the deadline will receive a grade penalty of one-half letter grade. After 12 hours, the penalty will be one full letter grade. After 24 hours, the penalty will be two full letter grades. After 48 hours, the work will no longer be accepted, and you will receive a zero for the assignment.

You will submit most of your materials to Blackboard Learn. You are responsible for keeping additional backups of all the work you submit for assessment. Specific submission instructions may vary; always consult the course schedule for details.

Technology

Important announcements, course information, and project directions will be delivered via the course website or by e-mail. Please check your university email at least twice-daily so that you stay up-to-date on all information relevant to this course. Follow up any important oral communication with your instructors by e-mail. All e-mail correspondence between instructor and student must be conducted in a professional manner.

Mobile Devices and Laptops
To create an inclusive and interactive learning environment, use of mobile devices and laptops is not permitted during class time, unless otherwise announced. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis. When use of mobile devices and laptops is permitted, all content displayed on the screens must be appropriate for the academic setting.