INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

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

GRADING CRITERIA

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Refer to CANVAS assignments and due dates

**CONTENT OF CLASS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNDER INSTRUCTORS DISCRETION

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

It is strongly suggested that you bring your own training equipment (halters, lead ropes, longe line(s) and/or driving lines, snaffle bit and headstall with brow-band and throatlatch, and split reins).  However, the school will have this equipment available on a “first come” basis within and between class sections.

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Mon., Sept. 3 – Labor Day Holiday – No Classes

Thurs., Nov. 8 – Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”

Wed. – Fri., Nov. 21 – 24 – Thanksgiving Holiday

Sat. – Thurs., Dec. 8 – 13 – Final Exams Week

CLASSROOM/ARENA ETIQUETTE:    

The NCTC Equine Dept. is committed to promoting a level of classroom/arena 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 if you arrive late and leave early*.
• Refrain from talking while the instructor, student helper, or another student is talking.  Idle chattering is disruptive and disrespectful to your classmates and instructor. Listen to what is being said to others and try to learn from their instruction as well*.
• DO NOT USE CELL PHONES or any other electronic device in class*.
• Students MUST wear jeans and a shoe/boot with a heel.  NO crop tops or inappropriate clothing (i.e., “see through” or extremely “low rise” jeans)*. 
• Waiver of Liability, Helmet Waiver, Rules of the Barn, and Syllabus contract must be signed and handed back before student can begin the class.

* Failure to follow these guidelines will result in disciplinary action, which will include point reductions and/or removal from the classroom/arena and/or the course.

* The instructor retains the right to excuse and/or drop students who consistently disregard these guidelines and display inappropriate behavior

EQUINE BEHAVIOR & TRAINING CLASS I POLICY REGARDING ATTENDANCE:

* In this academic/training-class environment, “training time” cannot be “made-up”.  Therefore, absences (unexcused and excused) are HIGHLY discouraged and penalized severely.

• The student must notify the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be excused and will be counted excused only at the discretion of the instructor.  You must send an email to the instructor’s NCTC email and/or leave an office voicemail message.
• Students will receive 20pts for attending and participating in class each day. An absence whether Excused or Unexcused will result in a point reduction in the attendance and participation portion of the student’s grade as follows:  Excused – minus 20pts; Unexcused – minus 50pts:
• Five “Excused” absences will equal an Unexcused absence
• Two Unexcused absences will result in dropping a letter grade for the course. Student will receive a letter grade drop for a 3^rd Unexcused absence and a 4^th Unexcused absence will result in the student receiving an F for the course.
• It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course to get a “W”.
• Five tardies will count as an Unexcused absence.

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 RESPONSIBILITY to notify INSTRUCTOR, and arrange for makeup of missed work.  NO make-up work for UNEXCUSED absences. 

NCTC GENERAL ATTENDANCE POLICY:

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 __Nov. 8_____________.

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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