Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

  X       WECM Course

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf

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 may include:

1.  Academic probation for the rest of the semester
2. In the case of a 2^nd offense, there will be immediate suspension for the semester

POLICY OF THE INSTRUCTOR

ATTENDANCE POLICY: YOU ARE EXPECTED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ALL CLASS MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATE WEEKLY ONLINE.  IF YOU MISS ANY CLASS MEETINGS, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAKE UP ANY WORK MISSED.  EXCESSIVE ABSENCES CAN RESULT IN BEING DROPPED FROM THIS CLASS. 

For face to face portion of the course:  Three (3) tardies (entering class late) will constitute 1 (one) unexcused absence.  Three (3) unexcused absences will drop your final grade by 1 (one) letter or you may be dropped from the course. 

For online portion of the course:  Failure to participate for 1 week constitutes 1 absence. 

LAB POLICY:  The shop can be dangerous. Safety Guidelines are in place to keep everyone in the environment safe. The safety guidelines will be discussed in class, but are as follows:

• No horseplay or running in the shop
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required:
  • Closed toed shoes
  • Long pants
  • No loose fitting clothing
  • No jewelry
  • Hair pulled back at all times
  • Safety glasses (if needed)
  • Proper gloves for the task
  • Ear plugs/hearing protection (if needed)
• Be aware of surroundings (I.e. machinery in use, classmates using tools, tools around your area, etc.)
• Be familiar with emergency procedures. (I.e. exits, extinguishers, medical supplies, etc.)

RESPECT POLICY:  You are expected to respect each other as students.  You are expected to respect the professor and all others who lead your learning path such as guests and visitors.  It is the anticipation of the professor that as adult individuals and students of NCTC that this will not be an issue but to ensure our understanding, the following are disrespectful:

• Using cell phone or other devise while in class unless invited to do so or in emergencies
• Having side conversations with classmates while others are speaking
• Arriving late for class
• Expressing opinions in an aggressive manner toward others (please express yourself and any opinions in a respectful way)
• Using inappropriate language while posting on discussion boards or in classroom and learning environments
• Submitting files late due to technical issues (work on things early, technical issues will not suffice as an excuse for late work)
• Repeated actions on this list

This list is short and as you are aware, there are many disrespectful actions.  You will be (or may already be) in the agriculture profession.  Agriculture is a profession of honor and integrity.  In this course you will be expected to conduct yourself as an agriculture professional.  Violation of professional behavior and actions may lead to dismissal from the course. 

Syllabi Statements Spring 2021 - COVID-19 Specific

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, 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. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.

Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must 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 (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) 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 spring 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

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