INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

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

Any schedule changes will be announced through a class announcement in Canvas.

• Weeks start on Monday, 12:01 AM and end on Sunday, 11:59 PM.
• Discussion main posts are due by 11:59 PM on Thursday.
• Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are due at the end of the module by 11:59 PM, Sunday.

Grade Ranges

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = below 60%

By registering for a web­-based course, you have made a commitment to participate regularly in online discussions. Your participation in the Discussion Boards is crucial for your success in this course. Please review the Discussion Grading Rubric for the discussions and follow the expectations that are outlined below.  See also the Discussion Expectations page under the Start Here module.

Your contributions are expected to include the following:

• thoughtful analysis that is original, accurate, and focused on the topic;
• demonstrated understanding of key concepts;
• appropriate supporting quotations from the textbook and other assigned readings, with in-text citations and references listed;
• additional relevant information that moves the discussion and analysis forward;
• reflective, critical thinking, including evidence from the readings or additional related outside material.

Your reply posts should also thoughtfully analyze other student’s responses and add relevant information, along with in-text citations and references. You may also pose questions to your colleagues to clarify issues or add to the discussion.

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

Due to a degree of anonymity online, some people may feel less inhibited than in their everyday lives. It can be easy to neglect normal standards of courtesy and consideration when communicating online.  Please 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 or abbreviations is not acceptable for class discussions or email.
• Read existing follow-up postings and don’t repeat what has already been said.
• Avoid 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 very careful with humor and sarcasm – they do not translate well in the all-text environment of online classes. 
• Do not use all caps in an online environment; that is the equivalent of shouting at someone.
• Review your writing for grammar and spelling errors before posting and use proper capitalization and punctuation.
• Remember that there are many diverse people reading your posts, so treat everyone with respect. Don’t post anything you wouldn’t be willing to communicate face to face.

To lessen the risk of losing your work, do not write major discussions directly into a discussion posting. Instead, compose and check your work in other software (such as Microsoft Word) and then use the Reply button and copy and paste your text into the new posting.

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)

Extenuating circumstances will be considered for waiving the lateness penalty. 

Extenuating circumstances, if they prevent the student from completing the assignment or assessment on time, are the following:  

• an illness or injury
• a death of a family member or significant other
• a significant change in employment or military status
• a trauma in the student’s life
• technical issues
• a natural disaster
• unplanned events
• Please note: What will not be considered are some planned events such as weddings, vacations, etc.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 3, 2020.

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

X         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o        Component Area Option

o        American History

X             Critical Thinking

X             Communication

X             Empirical and Quantitative

o           Teamwork

X           Personal Responsibility

X             Social Responsibility