Course+Policies

= Course Policies & Procedures =

**Course Policies and Procedures** ** Important Information for Students – **//** It is req u ired that y o u read the f ollowing in f ormation a n d adhere to t h e poli c ies li s ted. **//

The f ollowing state m ent is lo c ated o n the Regis University W eb site at: [] Regis University educates men and women of all ages to take leadership roles and to m ake a positive i m pact in a changing societ y. Standing within the Catholic and United St a tes traditions, we are inspi r ed by the particular Jesuit vision of I gnatius L o yo l a. This vision challenges us to attain the inner freedom to make intelligent choices. We seek to p r ovide value-cente r e d undergradua t e and graduate education, as well as to strengthen commitment to c o m m unity s ervice. We nurture the life of the m ind and the p u rsuit of truth with i n an environ m ent conducive to effective teac h ing, learning and personal development. Consistent with Judeo-Chr i stian princip l es, we apply knowledge to hu m an needs and seek to preserve the best of the hu m an heritage. We encourage the continual search for truth, values and a just existence. Throughout this process, we examine and atte m p t to ans w er the question: "How ought we to l i ve?" As a consequence of Ignatius L o y o la ' s vision, particularly as reflec t ed in his // Spiritual Exercis e s //, we encourage all m e m b ers of the Regis c o m m unity to lea r n proficient l y, think logically and criticall y , i d enti f y and choose p ersonal standards of values, and be soci a lly responsib l e. We further encourage the develop m ent of the skills and leadership abilities necessary for dist i nguished pro f essional work and contribu t ions to the i m prove m ent and transformation of society. ** Respect for Diversity ** It is our goal to provide a learning environment that is respectful of all participants in this class. We see diversity as a source of strength in our society and we will do our best to present materials and learning opportunities that serve this idea with authenticity. We expect everyone to respect each other’s backgrounds, cultures, and points of view. Your suggestions on how to improve the course in terms of understanding diversity are welcomed and encouraged. In addition, if we have inadvertently scheduled an exam or major deadline that creates a conflict with your religious observances, please let me know as soon as possible. **Absences** Attendance in all classes is required. An excused absence would include parent conferences at your school, or another previously scheduled mandatory school event or religious holiday. These absences must be communicated in advance. If you must be absent due to an emergency, please email me in advance at brogers@regis.edu .. Then**, in addition** to other assignments due that day, please complete a thoughtful analysis and reflection of the readings that includes the following components. The paper must include the following: 1. A summary of the key points (1-2 pages single spaced). What is the purpose of the reading? What is the author communicating? 2. An analysis of the key points (1-2 pages). Does the author achieve his/her purpose? What is the value in the readings? 3. An application of the key points (1-2 pages). How will you apply the knowledge you gleaned from this reading? What will work for you both immediately and in the future? How might others use this knowledge? This reflection is **due on the day of class for a pre-arranged absence, or 48 hours after class for an illness.** We ask for this so that we can continue to understand your ideas and thoughts, and also so that you are able to stay on top of the work load for the course. **Email Communication** Email communication between faculty and the students __must be done using Regis email addresses__. As email is an official means of communication within Regis University, this is university wide policy to ensure the security of personal and university information. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to check their email on a frequent and consistent basis to stay current with university-related communications. **Inclement Weather and Classes** In the case of inclement weather, check on InSite to see if classes have been cancelled. If classes at campuses have been cancelled, then all classes have been cancelled. You may also call the weather line at (303) 458-1818. Classes are generally canceled in the case of severe weather only. Cancelled classes will be rescheduled for a make-up session. ** Student Conduct: ** CPS students and faculty share responsibility for m aintaining an approp r i a te learning environ m ent. This includes using infor m ation technology responsibly in online and other courses. In order for faculty m e mbers to provide and stud e nts to recei v e effective instru c tion in classroo m s, laboratories, online courses, and other learning areas, the Gra d uate Progra m s and faculty expect students to conduct the m selves in an order l y and cooperative m anner and not e ngage in disruptive behavior, disorderly conduct or intent i onally interfere in the freedom of expression of others. “Disruptive Behavior” o r “Disord e rly Conduct” as applied to the aca d e m i c setting, m eans behavi o r that a reaso n able faculty m e mber or student would view as intentionally or recklessly interfering with nor m al acade m ic functions, University e v e n ts or University spons or ed activities. Exa m ples include, but are not li m ited to: p e rsistently speaking or comment i ng without being recognized or interrupting other speakers; behavior that d i stracts the class fr o m t h e subject m atter or discussion; or in extre m e cases, physical threats, harassing behavior or personal insults; refusal to comply with faculty direction including refusal to work in a group, using a cell phone or pager during a classroom session; or behavior that has a n e gative i m pact in any learning environ m ent. Disruptive behavior also includes any other behavior covered by the // Regis University Student Code of Conduct. //  Students w h o fail to ad h ere to acce p table beha v i o ral s tand a rds will be co u nseled by t h e clas s room faculty. Should the issue not be resolved, they will t h en be re f erred to the Program Chair and then, should it be necessary, to the Assistant Dean or Dean and may be subject to disci p li n e up to and including expulsion from the program.
 * Regis Unive r sity Mission Statement: **

Accelerated courses that are offered in eight-week ter m s are fast-paced a n d readin g -i n tensi v e. Inco m plete grades are s eldom granted and are n ot consi d ered appropriate accom m odations. All courses are expected to be co m pleted during the term in which they occur. A grade of Inco m plete or “I” d enotes that the re q uired work f or the co u r s e is i n co m plete due to unforeseen circu m stances. Unforeseen circu m stances m ean, for exa m ple, that an acci d ent, an illne s s, a death, or a m ajor life transition has occurred. T h is grade is awarded at the discretion of the instructor and approval f r om the advisor. The grade is sub m itted with a grade of “I/F.” A student must sub m it a written req u est to the i ns tructor and advisor asking t h at an in c o m plete gr a de be assigned prior to the end of the t e rm in which the cour s e is taken. The course instructor will deter m ine the length of ti m e for course co m pletion, and the re m aining require m ents to co m plete the course; ho w ever t h e m a xi m u m ti m e f or co m pletion is the end of the following eight week ter m. If the work is not co m pleted by the end of the next ter m ; the g r ade f or the c ourse auto m ati c ally beco m es an “F.” Faculty will noti f y stud e nts in writi n g of the approval/denial of their request and provide instructions and guidelines required to resolve the inco m plete grade.
 * Incomple t e Grade: **

Regis University is co mm itted to intellectual i n tegrity in its acade m ic pursuits. Conduct such as cheating, plagiaris m, fo r gery, and alteration or m i s u se of acade m i c records is inconsistent with accepted Univer s ity s t a n dards of intellectual integrity and acade m ic perfor m ance. Sanctions m ay, therefore, be i m posed by the Coll e ge for Professional Studies faculty or schools for cheating (defined as using inapprop r iate sources of info r m ation on a test) or plagiarism (defined as presenting as one’s own, the ideas, words, or pr o ducts of another). In the School of Education and Counseling (SEC) the sanctions are as follows:
 * Academic Integrity: **

Instructors m ay, at their discretion, utilize the services of Turnitin.com to evaluate the student work product for plagiaris m. Alternative l y, an instructor m ay require students to sub m it the work product dire c tly to Turnitin.com f or eva l uation prior to sub m ission to the instructor. For m ore info r m ation on Turnitin.com, please go to [|www.turnitin.com][|.] Please r eview the link provided below. [] Instructors m ay, at their discretion, utilize the services of Turnitin.com to evaluate the student work product for plagiaris m. Alternative l y, an instructor m ay require students to sub m it the work product dire c tly to Turnitin.com f or eva l uation prior to sub m ission to the instructor. For m ore info r m ation on Turnitin.com, please go to [|www.turnitin.com][|.] __ As Policies change, the most recent infor m ation for Disability Services is loca t ed at: __ [] Regis Univ e rsity, in co m plian c e with f ederal gui d elin e s, is c o mmitted to e qual educ a tional opportunity by assuring otherwise q u alified students with disabilities equal access to Regis University progra m s and activities that are provided to students w ithout disabilities. An otherwise qualified person with a disability is a student who m eets the a c ade m ic and technical standards required for ad m i ssion or participation in Regis U n iversity’s educational progra m s and activities. To ensure the provision of reasonable a n d appropriate services at Regis Univer s ity, students with disabilities m u st identify the m selves in a t i m ely m a n n er to the Office of Disabi l ity Services (ODS), Ro o m 118B, Life Directions Center, 303 - 458-4941, email: disability@regis.edu in order to be eligible for requested acc o mmodat i on(s). Current and co m p r e hensive documentation m u st be on file with the ODS prior to approval of the acc o m m odations. Students are strong l y encou r aged to self-disclose their disabilities at th e beginning of their acad e m i c experience because a cc o mmodations are not retroactive.
 * __ First infraction: __** a failing grade on the assign m ent
 * __ Second infraction: __** f a ilure of the course
 * __ Third infraction: __** expulsion of the student from the School
 * Avoiding Plagiarism Tutorial: **
 * Equal Access & Disabili t y Services: **

The College for Professional Studies will pro v i d e 10 hours of FREE tutoring or writi n g assi s t ance for one year for all CPS students through SMA R THINKING™. The tutoring year begins on March 8 of the current year. To regi s t er for SMARTH I NKING™, access INsite at [|https://insite.regis.edu][|,] login using your RegisNet U s erna m e and Password. Select SMARTHINKING™.
 * Writing Assistance – S MARTHINKING™: **

The Dayton Me m orial Library can be acces s ed at [] [|W] e b site. The Jesuit University system provides 24 hour research support. T he reference desk can be accessed by the link on the site or at 303-458-4031, 1-800-388-2366 Ext. 4031.
 * Dayton Memorial Library: **


 * Regis University Grading Scale **
 * A || 93 – 100 || C || 73 - 77 ||
 * A- || 90 – 92 || C- || 70 – 72 ||
 * B+ || 88 – 89 || D+ || 67 – 69 ||
 * B || 83 – 87 || D || 63 – 66 ||
 * B- || 80 - -82 || D- || 60 – 62 ||
 * C+ || 78 – 79 || F || 59 or Lower ||