INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

I can be reached for any questions/concerns via email.  Also available to schedule appointment.

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

GRADING CRITERIA – Policy and Procedures

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

COURSE OUTLINE:          

Basic theory and proper use of bits and spurs

• Basic tack and equipment care, and tack room maintenance
• Proper saddle fit
• Continued emphasis on balanced riding position, and use of cues for maneuver execution
• Continued progression on forehand, hindquarter turns and rollbacks
• Lateral movements and exercises in preparation for gait transitions (upward & downward), collection and bilateral coordination of rider’s cues and aids.
• Introduction of various events such as showmanship, trail, ranch riding, horsemanship, reining basics
• Basics of riding one handed/neck reining
• Showmanship basics

 – guest instructors

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION:

• Last day to drop with “W” – November 1, 2021
• Labor Day-college closed, no classes September 6, 2021
• Thanksgiving Holiday-college closed, no classes November 24-28, 2021

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 for each Excused absence and a 50 pt. deduction for an Unexcused absence.
• YOU must EMAIL/Text the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be excused and will be excused only at the discretion of the instructor.
• Two excused absences will equal an UNEXCUSED absence in point deductions.
• Two UNEXCUSED absences will result in dropping a letter grade.
• Each subsequent UNEXCUSED absence will result in an additional letter grade drop. (Students’ responsibility to drop course).
• NO make-up work 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 and arrange for makeup of missed work
• 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)

Classroom/Lab 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, or another student is talking.  Idle chattering is disruptive and disrespectful to others.  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 this course.  However, you may record lectures.
• 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.

WECM Course

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

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2021

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.

Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

Faculty will:

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the fall 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html