University Policies

For Students With Disabilities: I would like to hear from anyone who has a disability which may require some modification of seating, testing, or other class requirements so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Please talk with me after class or during my office hours as soon as possible if you have a disability or chronic illness. Also, please contact Student Disability Services, 3101 Burge Hall (5-1462), for a Student Academic Accommodation Request Form and for information about resources on campus.

Student Complaints: If you have concerns about the design or conduct of this course or grading in the course, you should first discuss the matter with me. If we cannot resolve the issue or you feel you cannot discuss the matter with me, see the Undergraduate Director of English, Professor Doug Trevor. You can schedule an appointment with him in the Advising Office (308 EPB) by calling 335-0455. If a satisfactory resolution is not reached, the next step is to meet with Professor Jon Wilcox, English Department Chair. His office is in 308 EPB. Make an appointment by calling 335-0454. Any complaints unresolved in the department will be referred to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Full procedures for student complaints appear in the Liberal Arts section of the Schedule of Courses.

Statement on Plagiarism: A student who plagiarizes or cheats on any assignment in any course faces penalties that may include an F on the assignment or an F in the course. If I suspect plagiarism or cheating, I am required by collegiate policy to inform the student in writing and to send her or him a copy of the report of the incident. I am also required to submit this notification to the Department of English and to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The College may assign additional penalties, as the incident warrants. The student has the right to request a hearing within the Department and/or within the College.

Student Absences: This class depends heavily on in-class lecture and discussion. Therefore, it is essential that you attend class, read assignments before coming to class, and participate every day as an active, engaged listener, discussant, and writer. Given that everyone has occasional illnesses or emergencies, I will excuse up to 3 absences without question. Thereafter, your final grade drops ten points for each unexcused absence. In the case of emergency or serious illness, please contact me as soon as possible and offer appropriate documentation so that we can discuss your options. You can complete an Explanatory Statement of Absence Class Form, available at the Registration Center, 30 Calvin Hall, and present it to your instructors. A student who is absent for more than five days may request that the Registration Center notify each instructor of the reason for the absence. Instructors may request further documentation of the absence. Also, you may ask clinicians at Student Health (4189 Westlawn, 5-8392) to discuss your illness and possible accommodations with me if you have health problems.