Policies
STUDENT CONDUCT
Instructors are responsible for maintaining order and a positive learning
environment in the classroom. Students whose behavior is disruptive either to
the instructor or to other students will be asked to leave. Students whose
behavior suggests the need for counseling or other assistance may be referred
to their college office or University Counseling Services.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Please note that sexual harassment by any member of the University community,
student, faculty, staff, administration, is prohibited. To review the complete policy on this issue,
view the following webpage - http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/SexHarassment.pdf
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Submission of false records of academic achievement;
cheating on assignments or examinations; plagiarizing; altering, forging, or
misusing a University academic record; taking, acquiring, or using test
materials without faculty permission; acting alone or in cooperation with
another to falsify records or to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards, or
professional endorsement.
Within this course, a student responsible for scholastic
dishonesty can be assigned a penalty up to an including an "F" or
"N" for the course. For further information, see http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Student_Conduct_Code.pdf
ACCOMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES
It is University policy to
provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, reasonable accommodations to
students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in
course activities or to meet course requirements. Students with disabilities
are encouraged to contact their instructors to discuss their individual needs
for accommodations.
OTHER POLICIES
Grade Definitions: http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/GRADINGTRANSCRIPTS.html
Makeup work: http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/MAKEUPWORK.html
Student responsibility: http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/STUDENTRESP.html
Equity and diversity: http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Equity_Diversity_EO_AA.pdf
Academic Freedom: http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Academic_Freedom.pdf