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

X         Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

QUIZZES AND EXAMS_______________________________________________________

All Quizzes and Exams will be multiple Choice/True- False. They are all timed (Quizzes = 30 minutes for 20 questions/Exam = 140 minutes for 100 questions)

 

DISCUSSION FORUMS_______________________________________________________

Participation in Discussion Forums is a very important part of the learning process in this course.  You will be evaluated on the QUALITY of your contributions and insights.  Quality comments possess one or more of the following properties:

 

    Analyzes the material presented during the week (Posts must include references to the textbook, assigned readings, and the materials given.  You must show a mastery of the material.);

    Offers a different and unique, but relevant, perspective;

    Contributes to moving the discussion and analysis forward;

    Builds on other comments;

    Transcends the “I feel” syndrome. That is, it includes some evidence or argumentation.  In other words, the comment demonstrates some reflective thinking.

 

The reply posts should not be yes or no kinds of answers.  You are expected to analyze your fellow classmates responses and add relevant information. You may also pose questions to your colleagues.

 

Original posts must be a minimum of 150 words.  Reply posts must be a minimum of 50 words.

 

Three points will be deducted for every late original post.  Late reply posts will not be accepted.

"Netiquette"

Distance conveys a degree of anonymity, and as a result, many people feel less inhibited in online situations than in their everyday lives. This lessening of inhibitions sometimes leads people to drop their normal standards of decorum when communicating online. Become familiar with the following guidelines regarding both online discussions and email messages.

 

·         Use appropriate language. Use of “chat” or “texting” or “instant messaging” jargon is not acceptable for class discussions.

·         Read existing follow-up postings and don’t repeat what has already been said.

·         Inappropriate and/or offensive language, especially comments that might be construed as racist or sexist, are not appropriate and will be dealt with on an individual basis.

·         Be careful with humor and sarcasm. One person’s humorous comment can be another person’s degrading remark.

·         Do not use all caps in an online environment. Using all caps is considered SHOUTING.

·         Use proper spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation. Utilize the Spell Check feature.

·         Remember that there are other human beings reading your postings, so treat everyone with respect. Don’t post anything you wouldn’t be willing to communicate face to face.

You will fond a Discussion Rubric on Canvas that reveals the grading process.

RESEARCH ESSAY:

It is important to adhere strictly to the parameters outlined.

The research essay will strictly adhere to the following parameters;

• 1- inch margins top & bottom, left & right and double-spaced
• 12 pt. font; Times New Roman or Arial only
• A separate Title page that contains your course number, title of your topic, name, and date you turn it in. All this will be centered, top to bottom, left to right on the page. IN THE CENTER!      
• No Headers or Footers
• A separate page containing your references (MLA citation required).
• Length of text to be 800 words exactly!
• The entire paper, Title page/Text/Reference page is one document!
• Drag and Drop your document into Vericite, DO NOT copy and paste. Failure to do so will result in a “O”!
• All papers to be in MSWord format only!!!

 DUE DATE: The paper is due on and no later than 11:30, April 11th 2021. There will be a Veracite drop box on Canvas for your paper. No late papers will be accepted!  

 The Text

       Good grammar usage is expected of all students.  Those new to writing papers should pay special attention to the following.

1)      Spelling-Spelling should follow the generally accepted conventions.  If you do not have one, buy a good dictionary.  Also, use spell-check on your computer.

2)      Correct use of tenses-In general you should refer to actions people did in the past in the past tense (Thucydides wrote The Peloponnesian War.).  Refer to quotations from authors in the present tense, even if the author is a historical person (Thucydides believes the Peloponnesian War was more important and interesting than any war that had gone before it.)

3)      Uses of apostrophes-Apostrophes are not used in the plurals of words (telephones not telephone’s).  Apostrophes are used to indicate possession of one thing by another thing (the man’s hat).  If the word that possesses is plural, the apostrophe goes after the “s” (the Students’ Association).

4)      Its and It’s-Its indicates possession, like his or her (the book’s cover=its cover). It’s is a contraction of the words it and is.

5)      Capitalization-Capitalize the first word in a sentence, proper nouns, words like

King (only when referring to a particular person, not the office in general), and words in titles (except conjunctions, propositions, or articles).

6)      Use of first-person pronouns-When writing formal papers do not use the words “I” or “me”.  A term paper is not meant to sound like a letter to a friend.

7)      Words to avoid-Try to avoid words like incredible, unbelievable, always, never, people, and they.

8)      Passive construction-It is bad style to use passive construction.  Instead of “The King was lynched” one should write, “The Parisian mob lynched the King.”  Instead of “The White House had been burned down” one should write, “The British burned down the White House.”

9)      Contractions- Do not use contractions in formal papers.  Always spell out the words.

 Citations and Notes

       You must indicate from where you got information used in your paper, not just when you quote directly, but also when you get ideas or arguments from a source. It is better to cite too much than not enough.  The way to cite material is in parenthetical notes.

       Avoid over use of quotations.  Quotations should only be used when an author makes a particularly unique discovery or uses an unusual turn of phrase.  It is YOUR words and thoughts that are required and on which you will be graded.

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

 

“The greatest tyrannies are always perpetuated in the name of the noblest of causes.”                                                                                      THOMAS PAINE

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)]”. 

 

Specific Conduct Regulations/Restrictions as found in NCTC Catalog 2017-18, page 266-267

 

Violations of the Student Code of Conduct shall include aiding, abetting, conspiring, soliciting, inciting of, or attempting to commit the following:

1. Academic Dishonesty:

a. Cheating:

 (1) Copying from or reviewing another student’s examination prior to or during the examination.

(2) Copying from another student’s paper, laboratory report, presentation, computer program, or other assignment.

(3) Using or possessing unauthorized notes, books, test materials, electronic devices, or other aids in any academic exercise or activity.

(4) Submitting the same paper, report, or other assignment for more than one course without the expressed permission of the faculty member.

(5) Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator.

(6) Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of a paper, another assignment, or test, whether it has been administered or not.

(7) The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of a test, whether it has been administered or not.

(8) Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test.

(9) Bribing another person to obtain a test or information about a test, whether it has been administered or not.

b. Plagiarism:

(1) Appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it into one’s own written work.

(2) Copying or using the ideas, writings, paraphrases, data, reports, graphic designs, or computer codes of published or unpublished work of another person without appropriate citation or acknowledgments.

(3) Reproducing or using the ideas, materials, works, paraphrases, data, reports, graphic designs, or computer codes prepared by another person or agency without authorization, permission or acknowledgment.

c. Collusion: Unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements including a presentation, laboratory report, quiz, homework, take-home examination, project, or other work expected to be completed as an individual or independently.

d. Academic Falsification:

(1) Providing false, altered, or fabricated information or documentation in the context of an academic assignment, examination, or obligation, such as creating a false source for an assignment or citing a source one did not use.

(2) Altering grades on an assignment, examination, laboratory report, quiz, or other academic work and submitting such to a faculty member or College District employee.

(3) Using false or altered information, data, or identification in the context of an academic obligation.

e. Intellectual Property Dishonesty:

(1) Altering, removing, or defacing College District library or educational materials.

(2) Selling, electronically posting, publishing, or distributing course lecture notes, handouts, recordings, or other materials or information from the faculty member of the course without the expressed permission of the faculty member.

(3) Removing or intentionally damaging the academic property of a faculty member or another student, including projects, books, papers, notes, laboratory assignments, clinical forms, or electronic hardware or software.

(4) Obtaining or using the password of a faculty member or another student to access course hardware or software.

(5) Taking credit on a group assignment when one did not contribute toward completion of the assignment.

(6) Violating the ethical standards of practices in professional programs (i.e., health sciences, nursing, emergency medical assistance, and the like).

f. Academic Dishonesty Facilitation: Assisting any person in the commission of academic misconduct, including but not limited to:

(1) Aiding, abetting, or attempting to commit an academic misconduct violation.

(2) Allowing another student to copy or use one’s answers during an examination or in the completion of an assignment.

 (3) Taking, completing, or attempting to take an examination or complete assignment for another student.

(4) Listing another student on a group assignment when the student did not contribute in any manner toward completion of the assignment.

 

 

“Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint.”

ALEXANDER HAMILTON

 

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

 

Syllabus Addendum – Spring 2021

NCTC Student Services and Resources

 

• Frequently Asked Questions-all you need to know as a new or continuing student
• Student Services page-all the offices and contact information you need!

• Advising FAQ's-all majors and programs!

• • Meet Your Advisor/Coach
  • Degree Plans and Online Registration
  • Career Services and Completion Center
  • Course Combination/Credit Hour Maximization Matrix
  • Lion365 Year-Round Registration!
  • Post-Registration Checklist
  • Navigating Your First Year at NCTC

• Affinity Groups and Student Life & Organizations 
• Awareness, Community Resources, and Wellness
• CARES Team and Counseling Services

• Financial Aid and Scholarships 
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Student Success/Tutoring, TRIO, and OSD (Disability Services)
• Testing Services
• QLess and Signing into Virtual Lines  
• Keep track of NCTC campus and COVID-related updates 

 

Affinity Groups

Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered ​Affinity Groups​.

An ​Affinity Group​ is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.

 

Career Services Center

In need of employment? NCTC Career Coaches meet one-on-one to provide training in writing resumes, job searches, interviewing, and more. The Skills to Succeed Academy is also a free interactive, online employability training program focused on building the skills and confidence you need to find the best career.

 

Completion Center

The Completion Center provides a variety of services for first-time in college students. These include academic success coaching, goal setting, course planning, student resources, career development, and job placement services for all new college students. Free online Success Seminars are also available through Student Lingo and new students will also enroll in a First Year Experience (NCTC 1001) course to get started on the right track!

 

 

 

Counseling and Advising

Academic Advisors and Counselors help students explore majors and programs offered, how to take the best combination of classes to meet your goals, assist with questions related to university transfer, and guide students towards academic and personal success, and more. At NCTC, you are assigned to a specific advisor or success coach based on your major or career interests. You can locate our advisors and their majors, along with contact information on the Meet Your Advisor page-and even schedule an appointment with them through their online calendar!

 

Early Alert and CARES

The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!

 

The NCTC CARES Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@nctc.edu.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI partners with the entire campus community to create, maintain and demonstrate NCTC’s commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive learning environment where NCTC students succeed. NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion. Everyone Included. Everyone Belongs. Everyone Valued. Everyone Inspired. 

 

Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid provides students with information and guidance with applying for eligible types of financial assistance, such as the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students who have any types of exemptions or tuition waivers will also work with the Financial Aid Office to have these funds applied to their accounts. Additionally, the Scholarship Office provides local scholarship opportunities through an online application process, and tips on how to secure other types of scholarship awards which can help finance educational goals.

 

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring.  Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.

 

Testing Services

The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Crystal Wright
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus, Room 824
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731, ext. 4320
E-mail Address:	cwright@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Dr. Larry Gilbert
Office Location:	Corinth Campus Room 160A
Telephone Number:	940-498-6216
E-mail Address:	lgilbert@nctc.edu