What are the policies?

In this course we will discuss several controversial elements. Not everyone will agree during our class discussions, and that is absolutely ok! Please be aware, however, that everyone (both students and the professor) should strive to be respectful of differing viewpoints. Mistakes in how we word ideas will occur; please be patient, but open, with others if they accidentally offend. Any form of deliberate disrespect, however, will not be tolerated. If anyone in the class is deliberately disrespectful of others’ positions, please let the professor know (especially if it is the professor!)

It is my goal in this class to provide a safe space for open discussions. Everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, or culture is encouraged to participate and contribute to our discussions. The more we hear other people’s viewpoints, the better we are able to understand both the past and the present and to make more informed decisions as we move into the future.

Any form of academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) is a serious offense. The professor will determine what constitutes as academic dishonesty and the penalty for the offense will be determined by the professor based on the severity of the offense. Penalties may range from a grade of zero on that assignment to an overall course grade of “XF” and discipline by the college. Please refer to the Temple College Student Handbook for possible sanctions. Plagiarism and other forms of cheating are forbidden and will be punished.

Be aware that proper citations and quotation marks are required for all assignments; failure to include proper citations will be counted as plagiarism.

**If you are not familiar with the various forms of plagiarism, please see the “Did I Plagiarize?” infographic available in the Week One Checklist in D2L**

Temple College adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing accommodations to students that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Students with disabilities must register with the Office of Student Accommodations (Ms. Misty Reid, email: misty.reid@ templejc.edu, phone: 254-298-8335) and advise the professor of his or her accommodations in a timely manner. Appropriate steps will be taken to assist you in your needs.

The professor will respect accommodations approved by the Office of Student Accommodations requested in person or via email by the student for a given assignment, but in an effort to respect the student’s privacy, the professor will not approach the specific student regarding accommodations.

This course adheres to the attendance policy of Temple College. Students in online classes must sign in to D2L and post their first Discussion Post no later than Wendnesday, October 19th at 11:59 P.M. Students who have not logged into D2L and posted to the discussion forum by this time will be dropped as “Never Attended”.

Each student is required to actively participate in the course. Attendance for this online course will conform to the Division of Liberal Arts guidelines. Absences count as any combination of missed assignments. This may include missed individual assignments, missed InQuizitives, missed Initial Discussion Posts, missed Response Posts etc. After the fourth missed assignment, a student runs the risk of the professor dropping the student from the course for excessive absences. The professor reserves the right to drop students if, in the professor’s judgment, the student can no longer satisfactorily complete the course as a result of non-attendance or insufficient academic progress.

In the event of illness or extenuating circumstances, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the professor ASAP. I am happy to work with students with extenuating circumstances, but I need to be informed about your situation.

The Circle of Support is a program that is available to Temple College students who may need assistance with non-academic issues including food, housing, financial needs, etc. The Circle of Support Student Resource Center and the Leopard Food Pantry is located at the Arnold Student Union (ASU). Please contact Dayjene Lum at 254-298-8767, or request an appointment by going to the online submission form at https://www.templejc.edu/resources/circle-of-support/

1. Students are expected to treat the professor and their peers with respect at all times. Disruptive students may be subject to correction from the professor ranging from a verbal warning to being dropped from the course. Failure to adhere to any of the professor’s behavioral rules or corrections may result in the professor dropping the student from the course.

2. The professor may utilize a seating chart or behavioral management tools at her discretion. Students are expected to comply with all directives issued by the professor politely and promptly.

3. Students are required to silence or turn off all cell phones and personal electronic devices. While electronic devices may be used in the classroom, they may only be used for reasons appropriate to this course. Using electronic devices for purposes other than those related to the course may result in the professor requesting the student to leave the classroom. This will affect the student’s Participation for the day.

4. Classes/lectures may be recorded and posted to D2L. If they are posted to D2L, students may only use them for the purposes of this class. Any reposting on otherwise inappropriate usage will be considered a violation of the Academic Integrity policy.

As a general policy, late work is not accepted in this class. If a student does not submit the assignment by the scheduled due date in the format(s) requested, the student will earn a zero on that assignment. Late assignments may be accepted late with appropriate documentation at the discretion of the professor.

Please make sure you are not waiting until the last minute to submit your assignments. Waiting can result in not being able to submit the assignment due to a variety of reasons. NOTE: that your computer clock may not be the same as the D2L clock – the D2L clock will be the determining factor. Example: Your computer clock says 11:54 p.m. but D2L clock says 11:57 p.m. and the assignment was due at 11:55 p.m. – you think you have 1 minute left to submit but in reality you are officially late and the assignment will be closed to you. This will not count as a valid excuse for not turning in the assignment.

Temple College has a licensed counselor available to students in need of counseling or referral services. All counseling services are confidential. Please go to http://templejc.edu/resources/mental-health/ or phone 254-298-8318 to schedule an appointment.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or text HELP to 741741

Local Mental Health Crisis Lines: 1-800-888-4036 (Temple); 1-800-841-1255 (Round

Rock)

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

This statement should be understood, but please be respectful of the online learning environment. Be professional as you communicate with one another and the professor. This is a college class and requires formal academic writing, so refrain from using ALL CAPS, text speak, and slang in your communication with one another and with your professor.

Please be aware the proper spelling, grammar, and citations are an expectation in all communications including email, discussion posts, and other written assignments.

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 protects the educational records of college students (even minors) as confidential information to be released only to others as educationally necessary (ex. Releasing grades of dual credit students to their high school administrators). At Temple College, information may be released to people other than the enrolled student only in person and only if the appropriate written release by the student is on file with the college. The professor will not respond to third-party inquiries via e-mail or telephone, even with the FERPA waiver on file. Any questions about FERPA may be directed to the Temple College Office of Admissions and Records, (254) 298-8306.

It is the policy of this professor that any conversations with someone other than the student must take place in the presence of the appropriate Department Chair, Division Director or higher administrator to ensure proper compliance with all FERPA regulations.

Temple College is committed to fostering an environment in which all members of our community are safe, secure, and free from sexual misconduct of any form, including, but not limited to, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, and dating violence, and domestic violence. Temple College’s Sexual Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy recognizes the significant impact sexual violence and sexual misconduct can have on individuals who have been subjected to it.

Please be aware that I, as a Temple College faculty member am considered a “responsible employees,” which means that if you tell me about a situation involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, I must share that information with the Title IX Coordinator, Eva Munguia. Although I have to make that notification, you will control how your case will be handled, including whether or not you wish to pursue a formal complaint.

Please also be aware that Title IX protects individuals in other circumstances including, but not limited to, pregnancy or the pregnancy of a significant other. If you are pregnant or your significant other is pregnant, I strongly recommend that you contact Eva Munguia to see if you are eligible for Title IX accommodations.

Contact Information:

Here is the contact information for Temple College's Title IX services:

Webpage: https://www.templejc.edu/resources/campus-police/title-ix-sexual-violence/

Coordinator: Eva Munguia; eva.munguia@templejc.edu; 254-298-8591

Deputy Coordinator: Adrian Sora; adrian.sora@templejc.edu 254-298-8328

It is the student’s responsibility to acquire and complete the drop form when the student ceases to attend the class or wishes to drop the class for other reasons. Students who cease to attend the class and fail to withdraw will receive a grade of “F” for the course. The professor also reserves the right to withdraw any student due to insufficient academic progress, unacceptable behavior, incomplete assignments, or multiple absences in the class.