Statement on Academic Responsibilities
Responsibilities related to Individual Course
and College Program Requirements/Policies/Procedures
Students will:
- be
familiar with and fulfill all requirements for their courses and programs
of study
- maintain a
written record of their progress in fulfilling course and program
requirements
- be
familiar with and follow course and college policies, including those on
academic dishonesty and absenteeism
- be
familiar with and follow procedures for fulfilling course schedules and
program plans (e.g., adding, withdrawing from, or substituting courses;
transferring course credits; changing majors/minors/ concentrations)
- initiate
meetings with advisors, instructors, and other college personnel to
address questions, problems, or concerns related to course and program
requirements, policies, and procedures
In-Class Responsibilities
Students will:
- attend all
classes and arrive punctually
- if
unavoidably late for a class, enter quietly and unobtrusively, and behave
in other required ways to minimize distraction
- remain
alert and attentive during lectures, discussions, and other class
activities
- avoid
unnecessary conversations during lectures, discussions, and other class
activities
- contribute
to class experiences by asking relevant questions, offering relevant
examples or vies, adequately answering questions posed by others, engaging
in critical and independent thought, and challenging both the instructor
and the curriculum materials assigned for the course
- demonstrate
courtesy and respect in dealing with instructors and classmates
- recognize
and see to understand diverse points-of-view
Out-of-Class Responsibilities
Students will:
- place
academic obligations at the top of the list of college-related priorities
- plan and spend
two to three hours out-of-class time in academic study for every one hour
of class attendance
- thoroughly
plan and prepare for classes
- notify the
instructor in advance, if possible, or in a timely fashion, if unable to
attend a class or remain in the classroom for the entire class meeting
because of unavoidable circumstances
- promptly
obtain information about material covered and announcements made, if
unable to attend a class
- initiate
meetings with instructors and classmates to address academic-related
questions, problems, or topics of interest
- be
familiar with the college's library, computer, and other learning support
services; use them responsibly and effectively in fulfilling academic
requirements and respect the rights and needs of other users
- use other
resources to foster academic and cultural enrichment
- contribute
to maintaining an orderly environment on campus that is conducive to
learning and studying
Other Policies:
- There
will be no make-up exams. If a student misses a test, then he/she will
receive a zero for that portion of his/her grade.
- Students
are expected to adhere to the University policies concerning academic
honesty. Accordingly, one must do his/her own work without the aid of
other students, unless instructed otherwise. This prohibits: cheating on
exams or claiming authorship for something which has been copied from
someone else (plagiarism). Anyone caught cheating in any form, including
but not limited to the above, will receive a zero for that assignment.
Emergency Evacuation/Shelter-in-Place Procedures:
In the event of an emergency evacuation (i.e., fire or
other emergency), classes meeting in this building are directed to reassemble
in the IRC lobby so that all persons can be accounted for. Complete details of
the College's emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place and other emergency
procedures can be found at http://www.oneonta.edu/security/.
ADA (American with
Disabilities Act) Statement
Students Diagnosed with a Disability—All individuals who are diagnosed with a disability are
protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. As such, you may be entitled to certain accommodations
within this class. If you are diagnosed with a disability, please make an appointment
to meet with Student Disability Services (SDS), 209 Alumni Hall, ext. 2137. All
students with the necessary supporting documentation will be provided
appropriate accommodations as determined by the SDS Office. It is entirely your
responsibility to contact SDS and concurrently supply me with your
accommodation plan, which will inform me exactly what accommodations you are
entitled to. You will only receive accommodations once you provide me with an
SDS accommodation plan. Any previously recorded grades will not be changed.