INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

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

Grading Criteria

90-100 A

80-89-B

70-79-C

60-69-D

59 and Below F

COURSE OUTLINE-See Class Calendar Below for Weekly Assignments

Students are evaluated on the participation in the required weekly discussions for this online course, which cannot be measured if you do not participate.  The instructor reserves the “right” to reduce the final grade awarded for each class missed after two absences (one absence in classes that meet once a week).  The instructor also reserves the right to drop the student for excessive absences. Every two tardies are counted as one absence.  It is the student’s responsibility to drop the class through the Registrar’s office before the September 27th drop date to avoid an “F” on their transcripts.

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 September 27, 2019

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.

            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.

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. First offense - Zero (0) on the assignment
2. Second offense - A failing grade for the class

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• • • All course material is available via the Internet through NCTC’s CANVAS Learning Management System. You can access CANVAS at https://nctc.instructure.com/login. Please go to https://nctc.instructure.com/login and bookmark (save to favorites) for this site. It is not necessary to access CANVAS through the NCTC Website.
    • It is the student’s responsibility to check the Course website, SimNet 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.
    • Assignments are due on the assigned date. All weekly assignments are due by 11:59 pm every Sunday. The instructor may not be available to answer questions from Friday after 3pm to 8am Monday. There will be no late assignments accepted period.
    • Student data files may be downloaded from the textbook publisher’s Website. See instructions on the Course modules in CANVAS. Student files that are performed for homework can be downloaded from the SimNet  website within the course you are taking.
    • Expect to spend 10 to 15 hours a week working in this course.
    • Assignments are due as posted. Students are required to complete 75% of all assignments and exams to receive a passing grade in this course.
    • The instructor reserves the right to change course assignments, grading policies, and assignment schedules at any time.
    • Emails will be answered within 24 hours Monday through noon on Friday. After noon on Friday through Sunday, they will be answered after 8am on Monday.
    • Please use the assigned discussion forum to ask general questions about the course with other students.
    • All students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
    • Each student will be provided a CANVAS account for course communication. All e-mails are to be sent through CANVAS.