Template:Campus Syllabus Policies

Academic Dishonesty (Plagiarism and Cheating)

It is unacceptable to submit the work of another person as your own. If you quote, summarize, paraphrase, or use the ideas of another, you must accurately attribute that information. If you do not acknowledge the source, you are plagiarizing. Academic dishonesty also includes unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission; submitting the same assignment for multiple classes without instructor permission; taking an examination for another person and many other situations. If you are unsure whether you are plagiarizing or how to cite a source please ask an instructor or staff member for help.

In this course, the first offense of plagiarism and/or cheating will result in a score of zero on the assignment, quiz or test and reporting of the incident to college administration. Further plagiarism and/or cheating may result in a failure of the course and additional consequences determined by college administration. In addition, plagiarism and cheating are covered by the Student Code of Conduct. Please see the Catalog or IHCC website for details.

Incomplete Grade and Withdrawal Information

Students must initiate requests for either an incomplete grade or withdrawal from a course by filing the appropriate form with Enrollment Services. Students who stop attending classes without completing the withdrawal process may receive a grade of “F,” and are responsible for all tuition/fees associated with the course registration. Please see the current Class Schedule or Catalog for details.

E-mail Communications

Recognizing the value and efficiency of communication between faculty/staff and students through electronic mail Inver Hills Community College has designated e-mail as an official mode of communication. At the same time, email raises some issues concerning security and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. Therefore, students are asked to regularly check and utilize their university provided email address for this course. The instructor will only respond to mail from IHCC provided accounts.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations that make sure that all materials, discussions, and activities that are part of this course are accessible will be provided students with physical, sensory, cognitive, systemic, and psychiatric disabilities. To discuss accommodations for this course, please visit the Disability Services Office (L224) or contact by phone (651-450-8628 or TTY 651-450-8369) and contact the instructor.

Religious Accommodation Statement

Inver Hills Community College strongly supports the principles of free expression and respect for the diversity of beliefs, including religious observances, among our academic community. It is the policy of the college to provide reasonable accommodations for students when religious beliefs and/or observances conflict with classroom activities or course requirements. It is the responsibility of students to notify instructors of the need for accommodation at the beginning of the course or as soon as a situation arises. If a mutually agreed accommodation is not possible, students may initiate an appeal. The procedure for this appeal is the same as the Grade Appeal Policy described in the Catalog and on the IHCC website.

Student’s Right to Know

Policies on Harassment and Discrimination, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Report, Drug- and Alcohol-Free Campus, Student Conduct, and Academic Honesty are available on the IHCC website. Inver Hills has established policies and procedures to handle violations in a timely manner.

Early Alert Program

The Early Alert program is designed to promote student success through communication between students, instructors, and advisors. If I see that you are experiencing difficulties in the course (in terms of assignments, test scores, participation, or attendance) an email message will be sent to your Inver Hills email account through the Early Alert program.

The email message will tell you if I have concerns about your attendance or academic progress. The message will also include a list of college resources available to you and steps you can take to improve your progress. These Early Alert emails will be sent only to your Inver Hills email account, which is the college’s official means of communication with students. It is your responsibility to activate your account and read your Inver Hills email frequently. Kate Southwick is the advisor assigned to work with you while you are enrolled in this course. You can reach her at 651-450-3422 or ksouthw@inverhills.edu.