General College Policies for all Syllabi (linked here)
This document contains:
- Academic Honesty & the Code of Academic Integrity Policy explaining what constitutes academic dishonesty at the College.
- Accommodations Policy informing students who are English Language Learners and those with disabilities about how to get accommodations and support. This is included in Academic Resource Center: Academic Support & Resources.
- Conscientious Religious Observance Policy with a link to the Conscientious Religious Observance Notification Form for submitting requests for exemptions.
- Maximum Class Absences Policy
- Statement about Academic Conflicts that tells students what to do when they are unable to attend class or some other class-related activity. See Conflicts with Academic Responsibilities.
- Copyright Statement about appropriate use of course materials. The policy is both to protect you and to protect the educational use of copyrighted material. See Course Materials & Recording of Classes.
- Bias Reporting Statements that gives students information about where they can turn to report bias in the classroom or anywhere else on campus. See statements on Sexual- and Gender-Based Assault (Title IX) or Misconduct and Discriminatory or Bias Related Harassment.
- Course Withdrawal Options explaining the process for withdrawing before the end of the 6th week (which removed a course from the student’s transcript) or later in the semester (end of the 12th week) with a notation of “W” for Withdrawn.
- Final Exams Policy on when final exams can be scheduled and how a student may petition to change an exam time. See Final Examinations.
Resources from the Dean for Curriculum and Academic Engagement
- Information for Faculty: Academic Policies & Practices
- Academic Honesty and the Code of Academic Integrity
- Internship Guidelines
- Further Academic Policies are in the Catalogue
- Recognized Academic Conflicts Policy
- Field Trip Consent Form
- Minor Participation Addendum Form
- FERPA Release for Letters of Recommendation
- NCAA – SSI Concussion Fact Sheet for Educators
Recognized Academic Conflicts (Athletic)
To view athletic event conflict information, open the athletic events calendar. Click on the athletic event title. The resulting pop-up will display travel times and more event information.
Resources from the Dean of Students Office
- The Scot’s Key (Official Student Handbook)