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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

ANY STUDENT WHO, BECAUSE OF A DISABLING CONDITION, MAY REQUIRE SOME SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS IN ORDER TO MEET COURSE REQUIREMENTS. CONTACT “ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES” (SSC125, 371-5436) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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In addition every student will also be required to comply with the policies as published in the “Students Rights & Responsibilities” booklet. This publication may be acquired through the office of the Dean of Student Services.

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There will be no administrative withdrawals from this class after the last day to withdraw. Students are considered adults, and should be able to accept responsibility to withdraw if it becomes necessary. We hope this never happens.

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The following is also a list of student behavior:

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 If you were not here for a lecture, then it is up to you to get the notes and assignments from other students. Please don’t come up to me and ask “What did I miss?”  I don’t have enough time in the semester to give private lectures.  I need that time to help you if you didn’t understand something within a lecture.  Be sure and come by anytime for help with anything!!

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 All cell phones must be put on silent and set on your desk or table in front of you.  You may need them from time to time for research purposes so you need them handy.  (and I can see them)

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Text messaging during class is not permitted.  Anyone caught text messaging during class is subject to dismissal

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If you are not having fun, be sure and let me know……I’ll try and liven it up a little.

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If you need any help with anything, be sure and ask, call, or come by after class.  I’m here to teach and to help you any way I can.

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Relax, listen, get to know each other, have fun, and enjoy.  No one said that learning couldn’t be fun too.

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Come and talk to me.  I’m easily approachable, and willing to help you with anything at anytime!  That’s what I’m here for.

Grading Criteria

GRADING POLICY

 

•   10%      In-Class Activities/Homework Assignments/Preparation outlines
•   15%      Attendance
•   15%      Exams (Mid term, Final)
•   10%      1st  Speech (Informative)
•   20%      2^nd Speech (Informative)
•   30%      3^rd Speech (Persuasive)

 

GRADING SCHEMA:

 

89.5 -      100 -      A

79.5 -     89.5        B

69.5 -     79.5        C

59.5 -     69.5        D

     0 -     59.5        F

 

     In-Class Activities: There will be several in class activities, and some assignments that are not necessarily given a specific grade.  This grade will be determined by the instructor at the end of the semester depending on participation in class discussions and group activities.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:  There will be several outside class assignments.  These assignments will be submitted online AC Connect (Blackboard)

Attendance

ATTENDANCE:  Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.  This course requires participation and attendance since many activities cannot be duplicated.  Additionally, much of what we learn about public and professional speaking is gained by listening to other speakers.  It is the student’s responsibility to be an active and valuable member of the audience as classmates make presentations.  Excuses for absences are not necessary.  An absence for any reason is a loss in the learning process.  However, if an assignment is missed then a valid excuse for the absence is necessary in order to make up the assignment.   The following criteria will determine the grade for attendance.

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•     No more than       2 absences – 100
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•     3 Absences      - 80
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•     4 Absences      - 70
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•     5 Absences      - 60
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•     6 Absences      - 50
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•     7 Absences      - 40
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•     8 Absences      - 30
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•     9 Absences      - 20
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•  10 Absences       - 10
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•   11 Absences     -    0
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•   12 Absences     -  Negative  10
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•   and so on........(it's not a good idea to miss class )
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                        (Night classes:  1 night absent = 2 absences)

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                     (Summer Classes – 1 absent = 3 absences)

Calendar

Additional Information

SPEECH PRESENTATIONS: Any student who is not ready on the day of speech presentations will have to wait until a later date when all make up speeches might be given, but only if time allows.  If there is not enough time in the semester for make up speeches, then the student should be prepared to accept a grade of zero for that speech.  BE READY ON THE ASSIGNED SPEECH DAY!

 

PREPARATION OUTLINES:  A preparation outline will be submitted the class day before each presentation.  These outlines will also be submitted online.  Any late outlines will be deducted a letter grade for every class day that the outline is turned in late.  All late outlines must be printed and turned in to the instructors box on the second floor of Parcells's Hall.

 

EXAMS:  There will be 2 major exams: a mid term and a final.  These exams will be given online.  Any pop quizzes will be considered as in-class activities.  Any student who misses a major exam for any reason must make arrangements with the instructor before the next class meeting in order to make up the exam or the exam cannot be made up.   Depending on the reason for missing the exam, the student must accept the possibility of getting a zero for that exam.  It is always a good idea to take the exam as early as possible so any online problems can be fixed or reset.

 

ADDITIONAL HOMEWORK:  All other homework will be submitted online unless instructed different.  Any late papers will be deducted a letter grade for every class day that the paper is turned in late.  All late homework must be printed and turned in to the instructors box on the second floor of Parcells's Hall.

 

Withdrawal from the course: No administrative withdrawals will be initiated by the instructor.  It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the class before the last day deadline.