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Cell phone use: The use of cell phones during class time is strictly prohibited. All cell phones should be turned off at the beginning of class or left outside of the classroom. In the event that a cell phone rings during class time, the student will receive a warning in the first event, and given a grade reduction for each subsequent event.
Radiation Protection: Radiographers have a solemn responsibility regarding safe administration of ionizing radiation. To that end the student must demonstrate personal responsibility by wearing the personnel dosimeter assigned at all times while in the laboratory. Students must also use correct shielding, proper technical factors on all laboratory examinations and properly question female patients for the correct examination prior to “irradiation.”
Attendance: The student has a responsibility to attend all classes at the designated time of that class. If a student does not, they may be classified as tardy or absent. The following criteria of those classifications are solely those of the instructor of this class.
Because lectures are held only once a week, it is critical for you to be in class. Do not schedule appointments or outside business for this time period. Absences due to illness, accident, etc., will not be excused except with a doctor's note, and notification of the absence must occur no later than 15 minutes prior to class.
Tardiness: Any student arriving after the posted catalogs begin time for the class/lab will be considered tardy. If student is tardy a total of two (2) times, the student will be penalized in the form of one (1) absence. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Students must be prepared and in their seat or otherwise they will be noted as tardy.
Absences: A total of two (2) absences will result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program. Students will be considered absent from class/lab if the student fails to show up before one hour of the class/lab time has expired. The student will be recorded as having an unexcused absence. A total of three (3) unexcused absences will result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program. A student will be considered as having an excused absence once the following criteria has been established:
1. Death of an immediate family member. (grandparent, parent, spouse, child, sibling, niece/nephew, or in-law)
2. Summons to appear in court or jury duty. (A copy of summons is required.)
3. Call to military service. (A copy of official orders to report is required.)
4. College sponsored event. (Members of athletic teams or like organizations with proper notification.)
5. Debilitating illness or disability. (This will be addressed on an individual basis.)
If a student is affected by an illness that is not debilitating, (i.e. flu, virus infection) which may result in the student missing one or more consecutive class/lab sessions, that student will be marked as unexcused for the amount of days missed unless a doctor’s note is provided. A doctor’s note must have a statement to the affect that you were seen in the office and are cleared to return to classes. It does not have to state the condition for which you were seen. There will be NO exceptions to this policy.
Personal Appointments: Students should refrain from making appointments (i.e. routine doctor or dentist visits) that will take them out of class/lab. If you leave class/lab early for an appointment, or any other reason, it will be treated in the same regard as a tardy.
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
TESTING PROCEDURES:
Lecture tests/quizzes may contain multiple choice, true-false, fill-in-the-blank, essay, diagrams, or other testing methods. Test times are outlined in the syllabus. If a change is made from the testing schedule it will be announced in class. Tests will be taken on campus.If I suspect cheating, an automatic 0 will be given for that exam.
MAKE-UP EXAMINATIONS:
If for any reason you miss an exam you MUST let me know in advance to reschedule. If you do not inform me that you will miss an exam it will automatically be 20 points off the first time. If it happens again I will not re-open the test.
The student has a responsibility to attend all classes/labs at the designated time of that class or lab. If a student does not, they may be classified as tardy or absent. The following criteria of those classifications are solely those of the instructor of this class.
COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Spring 2022
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. You are encouraged to wear a mask and stay safe. Contact your instructor for further information and direction 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. Effective immediately, NCTC is no longer mandating 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 spring 2022 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/workstations to facilitate roll-taking and contact tracing if necessary. Additionally, we ask all College community members 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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