Student Responsibilities
If a student is found obtaining or granting inappropriate help in this course on any assignment (test, quiz, exam, homework, etc.) he may receive an F in the course. The offense will go on permanent record with the university. If this is not the student’s first academic misconduct offense at Clayton State University, he will be recommended for expulsion from the university. This is in full accord with Clayton State University’s policy, and we encourage you to read and review the university’s policy in your student handbook.
ITP Choice Information
Beginning Fall Semester 2001, all students at Clayton State University are required to state that they have on-demand access to a notebook computer that meets the recommended hardware/software specifications that have been established by Clayton State faculty. Academic penalties may be incurred for not meeting this requirement. See http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/ for more information.
Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 214, 770-961-3719, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.
This syllabus and course schedule subject to change.
Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities
Students have responsibility for the development of their academic, social, and career goals. As part of their educational experiences at Clayton State, students are responsible and accountable for their academic choices and actions. They are responsible for reviewing, understanding, and abiding by the regulations, procedures, requirements, and deadlines described in official publications including the Catalog, the Student Handbook, Class Schedules, and applicable Departmental Student Handbooks.
Interactions with Faculty, Staff and Other Students
Each student is expected to: understand the concept of academic misconduct as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct; be respectful and polite to all faculty, staff, and other students; be familiar with and abide by the University's sexual harassment policies as well as University policies regarding consensual relationships between instructors and students; consult the Student Code of Conduct about other aspects of student conduct in and out of the classroom.
Responsibilities in the Classroom
- Each student is expected to:
- attend class regularly unless other arrangements are made;
- arrive for class on time and leave the classroom only at the end of class;
- engage in class discussions and activities when appropriate;
- exhibit classroom behavior that is not disruptive of the learning environment;
- make arrangements so that any children or other non-enrollees for which the student is responsible are not brought into classroom buildings during class time;
- secure and turn off all electronic communications and entertainment devices during class time unless otherwise directed by the course instructor. Any use of a cell phone or other unauthorized electronic device during an examination may lead to an accusation of academic misconduct, which may ultimately lead to expulsion from the University.
Course Responsibilities
Each student is expected to:
- observe the prerequisites, co-requisites and other requirements for the course;
- obtain and understand the course syllabus; keep up with the coursework, complete all course requirements, submit all assignments, and take all scheduled examinations;
- address any conflicts in scheduling with the instructor as soon as possible and in accordance with course policies concerning scheduled course activities; review all graded material and seek help if necessary;
- register any disabilities with the Office of Disability Services prior to the beginning of classes, and notify the instructor of any documented disabilities that might interfere with completion of course work prior to the end of the drop-add deadline;
- fairly and thoughtfully complete the course and instructor evaluation form(s); check for emails regularly at the university-issued email address;
- have ready access to a notebook computer with software that is appropriate to each course.
Academic Progress
Each student is expected to take an active part in assessing his or her academic progress each semester, and to monitor progress towards completion of graduation requirements.
Each student is expected to:
- review academic policies and procedures described in the current Catalog as well as in applicable Departmental Student Handbooks and other official advisement materials. know basic University, school or college, and departmental admission, progression, and graduation requirements in his or her chosen majors and minors in order to plan completion of these requirements;
- communicate regularly with the assigned academic advisor to review academic progress, program plan and continuing enrollments. maintain personal copies of a tentative degree plan, progress reports, general educational material, and transfer credit evaluations until after graduation; see that any academic records from other colleges and universities are transferred and received by all the appropriate offices for evaluation.
Regents’ Courses and Testing
Please see the Testing Center's website for more information.