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)

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 February 22, 2018.

COURSE ATTENDANCE POLICY:

In lieu of classroom attendance, the following will constitute the course attendance policy:  Each student is expected to log in at least three times a week and complete weekly assignments to constitute regular attendance. Failure to log in for two successive weeks will be cause for concern and will be reported to the Fast Start IV Grant Coordinator.

The last day to drop is February 22, 2018.  In order to drop the course, you must schedule an appointment with Sarah Morrow, Fast Start IV Grant Coordinator at 940-668-7731 ext. 4957 or schedule an appointment by emailing Sarah at smorrow@nctc.edu.

This online course requires dedication and effort on your part. You must set aside time each week to do your assignments. You should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours each week on this course. It is very easy to fall behind and it is difficult to catch up on missed work!

Course Success Tip: Stay current in your work, log in often, and check announcements for any special notices.

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• This course begins January 16, 2018 and ends March 9, 2018. This course is designed as a self-paced course.  There are no weekly deadlines.  However, it is highly encouraged that you log in at least four-five times a week to work on assignments. 

• All course work is available via the Internet through NCTC’s CANVAS Learning Management System.  Access CANVAS at https://nctc.instructure.com.  Please go to https://nctc.instructure.com and bookmark (save to favorites) this site.  It is not necessary to access CANVAS through the NCTC Website.
• It is the student’s responsibility to check the Course website and his or her course mail at least three times weekly.

• If a student should experience problems accessing the course material in CANVAS OR sending/receiving course mail, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor immediately. 
• Student data files may downloaded from the textbook publisher’s Website. See instructions on the Course homepage in CANVAS. 
• Expect to spend 10 to 15 hours a week working in this course, the same amount of time it would take to attend and complete the assignments for an on-campus class.
• Students are required to complete all course work with a grade of 80% or higher in order to pass this course.
• Emails will be answered within 24 hours.

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.

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.

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        American History

o        Government/Political Science

o        Social and Behavioral Sciences

o        Component Area Option

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

o           Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

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

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

x        WECM Course

STUDENT HANDBOOK

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

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

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:

• Academic Reprimand. A verbal or written warning to the student that academic misconduct has occurred. A zero on the assignment – First Offense
• Assignment a failing grade (no credit) on the specific assignjments, projects, papers, programs, labs, or examinations. Dropped from the course – Second Offense

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS