INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

GRADING CRITERIA – Policy and Procedures

• Judging halter (conformation) classes
• Basic conformation evaluation and principals of “balance”
• Basic concepts of class notes, reasons (written and oral), and oral presentation of “reasons”***.
• Judging halter (conformation) classes
• Basic concepts of taking class notes, reasons (written and oral), and oral presentation of “reasons”***.
• Basic criteria of a “Pleasure Horse” and evaluating quality movement
• Judging Western Pleasure and Ranch Horse Pleasure Classes
• Judging Hunters Under Saddle
• Basics of judging “scored” performance classes;
• Scoring Reining
• Scoring Western Riding
• Scoring Trail
• Basics of judging Equitation form (western and English), and scoring of pattern (exhibitor judged) classes.
• Basics of scoring “Over Fence” classes
• Judging Contests**
• Discussion of Roping, Cutting, Working Cow Horse, Freestyle Reining, Classical/Western/Cowboy Dressage, Driving and other events and/or breeds as guest lecturer schedule and class interest dictates*

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION:

• Labor Day Holiday - No Classes Mon., Sept. 2
• Last day to drop with “W” – Friday Nov. 1
• Thanksgiving Holiday – No classes Wed., Nov. 27 – Fri., Nov. 29
• Classroom Contest(s) – TBA-late Nov/early Dec.**
• Final Exam: Week of Dec. 9th

*Grade system, content and order of course outline subject to change under instructor’s discretion

** Attendance at contest(s) is required.  Legitimate conflicts can be discussed individually.

*** Participation on the competitive judging team will require additional time commitment (additional judging practice, reasons and workouts-throughout the semester and especially around the end of Nov. to first part of Dec.

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___November 1, 2019___.

The following attendance policy will take precedence over NCTC’s General Attendance Policy above:

• Student will receive 20 pts./day for Attendance/Participation.   You will receive 0 points (-20) for each Excused absence and a 50 pt. deduction for an UNEXCUSED absence.
• YOU must EMAIL the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be excused and it will be excused only at the discretion of the instructor. Three excused absences will equal an UNEXCUSED absence.
• Two UNEXCUSED absences will result in dropping a letter grade.
• Each subsequent UNEXCUSED absences will result in an additional letter grade drop (it is the students responsibility to drop the course).
• NO make-up work accepted for UNEXCUSED absences. Permission to make-up work for an excused absence will only be granted in advance and/or at the instructor’s discretion.
• It is the student’s (YOUR) responsibility to notify instructor regarding absences, significant tardiness, and to arrange for makeup of missed class work.

** Participation is required at judging contest(s). Legitimate conflicts can be discussed individually.

Classroom Etiquette: 

The NCTC Equine Dept. is committed to promoting a level of classroom etiquette conducive to maximum instruction and learning. It is assumed that adults in a collegiate environment will act accordingly, and inappropriate classroom/arena behavior will not be tolerated. Within this context the following etiquette is expected:

• Be on time for class and remain for the entire period. You are inconsiderate when you arrive late and leave early.
• Refrain from talking while the instructor, speaker, student helper, or another student is talking. Idle chattering is disruptive and disrespectful to others. Listen to what is being said to others and learn from their instruction as well.
• Do not use cell phones or any other electronic device in this course unless approved by instructor at the start of the course/class.  All students may record lectures.
• Formal written reasons must be typed and spell checked.

*Failure to follow these guidelines will result in disciplinary action, which will include point reductions and/or removal from the classroom/arena. The instructor retains the right to excuse and/or drop students who consistently disregard these guidelines and display inappropriate behavior.

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify. If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

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Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

Consequences for academic dishonesty will be handled on a case by case basis according to severity of the offense.

1.  Verbal warning and 0 (no points) credit for the assignment in question for all parties involved.
2. Second offense for any of the parties involved in a second offense will be kicked out of the class.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS