Attendance Policy:
Since much of our work is collaborative, it is absolutely necessary that you attend each class. Students who miss more than three classes after the first week will be penalized 50 points for each additional absence.
While I do allow for excused absences, such cases are rare and require written proof of absence for each occasion. In the case of excused absences, class work missed is due the class period after the student returns to class.
Events that do not excuse absences:
· Short term illness-if you are not sick enough to require a doctor visit and/or multiple days in bed, your illness will not excuse your absence. This does not mean that you should come to class if you are ill. Such illnesses are the perfect use for your three "freebies."
· Car / transportation trouble.
· Leaving early or returning late from holiday or other school breaks.
If you know ahead of time that you will have an excused absence, you must excuse such absences before you miss class. Such absences may include: academic events, scheduled medical procedures, conflicts with other courses. Foreseeable absences will not be excused after the fact.
Work due for unexcused or pre-excused absences is due the day you return.
Tardiness:
Class starts on time. If you are late, you will miss information and disrupt other students when you arrive. If tardiness becomes a problem, I may institute a tardiness policy. Please be on time.
Late work and makeup assignments:
Daily assignments will not be accepted late. Students who miss class for un- or pre-excused absences must turn in any daily assignments on the day they return. Students who miss class for excused absences may turn in missed work the class after they return.
Extensions:
For whatever reason, if you discover that you will not be able to meet the project deadline, you may ask for an extension. I do not guarantee that I will grant one, but I usually do. Below are two tips for extension seekers:
· Ask for the extension either in class or by email before the project is due.
· Keep up with the "stepping stone" assignments. If I see that you've been working on the project all along, I'm much more lenient.
Extra Credit:
As the semester progresses, I will offer some extra credit opportunities. Extra credit options will generally be worth 10-20 points each. However, any student may use one extra credit assignment to "cancel out" an unexcused absence. There is no limit to how many extra credit assignments any student may do.
All extra credit is due on the date listed. No extra credit will be accepted late for any reason. Note: my extra credit assignments are usually fun, but more work than the daily assignments for the course.
Academic Integrity:
All students are expected to honor their commitment to the Code of Conduct.
The Student Handbook states: "Academic Honesty is a cherished principle in the life of the College community. Students are expected to adhere to this principle by understanding the nature of plagiarism, and by not plagiarizing materials, by refraining from the use of unauthorized aids on tests and examinations, by turning in assignments which are products of their own efforts and research, and by refusing to give or receive information on tests and examinations. Persons who violate these principles of simple honesty risk embarrassment, course failure, or disciplinary action."
In this course, there are several ways students might violate college rules regarding academic integrity:
· Multiple submissions-all the work you do for this course should be original work unless I specifically say otherwise. You should not turn in anything written or used in another course.
· Improper citation-use of someone else's work, ideas, data, or statements without adequately noting where the work comes from.
· Plagiarism-deceptive use of someone else's work, ideas, data, or statements in order to pass such work off as one's own.
Students suspected of violating these policies will meet with the instructor to discuss the matter. If the student has indeed violated the policy, the instructor will impose an appropriate penalty up to and including failure for the course. Students who plagiarize work will receive an F for the course.
I take academic integrity very seriously, and am deeply insulted by violations of it. Do not plagiarize work for this class.
Conduct:
All students are expected to be familiar with (and follow) the CCC Student Code of Conduct. If you haven't read it, you can download a copy here:
http://www.colum.edu/student-affairs/The_Student_Code_of_Conduct.pdf
Harassment:
In order to succeed in class, every student has to be willing to be open, honest, and involved. At the same time, we must have respect for one another's ideas, beliefs and statements. Therefore, each student is expected to participate in a reasonable, respectful manner in class--we can disagree and discuss, but we need to do so in a way that is not offensive or uncomfortable. Failure to do this, or disruptive behavior in class, will not be tolerated, and will result in disciplinary action.
Complaints:
Complaints about the class and/or grades should be addressed to the instructor, either before/after class, or during office hours (or another scheduled appointment).
Conway Center Statement:
Students with disabilities are requested to present their Columbia accommodation letters to their instructor at the beginning of the semester so that accommodations can be arranged in a timely manner by the College, the department, or the faculty member as appropriate. Students with disabilities who do not have accommodation letters should visit the office of Services for Students with Disabilities in room 520 of the Congress building (312.344.8134/V or 312.360.0767/TTY). It is incumbent upon the students to know their responsibilities in this regard.
