NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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United States History I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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1301
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Section Number:
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0853
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2021
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
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Course Prerequisite(s): none
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Required Course Materials:
Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People. 9th edition. 2019. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-1264031924
The web-based material is unique to NCTC. You must purchase it from the NCTC bookstore or directly through your Canvas course.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor:
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Kimberly Lacoco
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound Campus
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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klacoco@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10:00 to 12:00
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
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Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
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Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history.
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GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Estimated turn around time for grading
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Percentage or Point Values
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4
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Exams
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1-3 days
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30%
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Up to Six
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Major Assignments
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4-7 days
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25%
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Up to Six
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Online Discussions
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3-6 days
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20%
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1
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Major Paper
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Up to 14 days
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15%
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5
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Connect Map/Primary Source Activities
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1-2 days
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10%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Course Week
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Class Activity
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Reading/Assignments
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1
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Introduction/in-class writing/Coursework Review
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Picture Observation
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Map Activity
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The Collision of Cultures
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Ch. 1 Discussion – Introduction
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2
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Transplantations and Borderlands
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Ch. 2
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The Spanish in America
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Discussion – Bacon’s Rebellion
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The French and Dutch Explorers
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Venn Diagram
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3
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Society and Culture in Provincial America
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Ch. 3
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Map Activity
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Colonial economy
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Assignment – Byrd Diaries
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The Great Awakening Expository paper picking a topic
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Social Responsibility
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4
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The Empire in Transition
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Ch. 4
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French and Indian War – Exam 1 Review
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Discussion – Boston Massacre
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Exam 1 – Ch. 1 - 4
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5
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The American Revolution
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Ch. 5
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The War for Independence – America Story of Us Video
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- Revolution
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Creation of State Governments/Articles of Confederation
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6
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The Constitution and New Republic
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Ch. 6
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Federalists and Republicans
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Assignment – James Madison
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Expository paper – research methods and footnotes
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notes From the Constitution
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7
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The Jeffersonian Era
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Ch. 7
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Expansion and War /War of 1812 - Exam 2 Review
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Submit Thesis Topic for Paper
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Exam 2 – Ch. 4 - 7
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8
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Expansion and Division in the Early Republic
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Ch. 8
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The Market Revolution
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Discussion – Erie Canal
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In class discussion – expository paper questions/answers
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Louisiana Purchase
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9
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Jacksonian America
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Ch. 9
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Bank War and Indian Removal
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Assignment – Nationalism . . .
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Politics in the Post Jackson Era
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Argumentative paper due
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10
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America’s Economic Revolution
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Ch.10
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Patterns of Society –
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Antebellum Society
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11
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Cotton Slavery and the Old South
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Ch. 11
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Discussion Nat Turner
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Texas, California &The Mexican Am. War –
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12
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Antebellum Culture & Reform
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Ch. 12
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Religion/education & reform - Exam 3 Review
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EXAM 3 - Chapters 8 -12
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13
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The Impending Crisis – Video and discussion
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Ch. 13
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The Sectional Debate
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Stephen Douglas & Bleeding Kansas
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14
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The Civil War
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Ch. 14
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Secession Crisis
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Assignment – Video notes on terms
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Civil War Campaigns - America Story of US – Civil War video
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15
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End of course wrap up
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History 1301 – Course evaluation
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Final Exam Review
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16
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FINAL EXAM Ch. 13-15 TBA
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EVALUATING STUDENT WORK
Course elements will be evaluated according to the following expectations:
Tests: (30% of total grade) Major exams will be taken online unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor and the Flower Mound Campus Testing Center. Exam reviews are conducted for each test during the class period immediately prior to the test. Online classes only : You must install Respondus LockDown Browser on your laptop or desktop computer in order to take tests online.
Major Paper: (15% of course grade) – This paper is a major assignment of 1500 to 2000 words. Formatting according to specific instructions is critical and errors result in significant point reductions. College level rigor in both research and writing is expected. Grammar and syntax errors are taken into account in assigned grade.
Major Assignments: (25% of total grade) Major assignments generally consist of primary source readings, questions regarding the readings – which must be answered in paragraphs where portions of the reading are used to support student’s assertions in the answers. Essays are normally 300-500 words and ask students to analyze or evaluate and provide conclusions regarding the reading. Essays must be double spaced and be free of major grammatical or factual mistakes.
Discussions: (20% of total grade) Students will post on the appropriate discussion page, answering questions and providing their opinions on the topic. These posts should be 300 to 500 words. Students must also respond to the posts of at least three other students. Responses to other students counts as 30% of the overall discussion grade. Responses should be respectful and add value to the overall discussion. Simple responses merely agreeing or disagreeing with the post of another is not acceptable.
McGraw Hill Connect Activities: (10% of total Grade) Students will complete these activities online as assigned.
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ONLINE STUDENTS
Online attendance in this class will be recorded from your first day accessing this class online. Each completed assignment will indicate continued attendance in the class. Your last date of attendance will be recorded as the date of last assignment completion. Successful course completion will culminate with your final exam. Please remember there are specific due dates for all assigned work in this class. You will find those due dates in the Modules and in the assignments/discussions/exams and formal paper links within the Modules.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 1, 2021.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
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.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core___________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
X History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o 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)]”.
Instructor-specific Academic Dishonesty Policy:
Student papers will be vetted through Turn-it-In. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and when proven will result in a zero on the assignment with no opportunity given to replace or redo said assignment.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 824
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1312
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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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