Spring 2019 online instructors
take 5 minutes to read this!
all SWCC students will be placed in an orientation class
Include these at the end of your syllabus
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic freedom is a fundamental right in any institution of higher learning. Honesty and integrity are necessary preconditions of this freedom. Academic integrity requires that all academic work be wholly the product of an identified individual or individuals. Joint efforts are legitimate only when the assistance of others is explicitly acknowledged. Ethical conduct is the obligation of every member of the college community, and breaches of academic integrity constitute serious offenses. Refer to this section of the Student Handbook for further details.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the representation of the words or ideas of another as one’s own in any academic exercise. To avoid plagiarism, every direct quotation must be identified by quotation marks or by appropriate indentation and must be properly cited in the text or in a footnote or in a bibliography or works cited page. Acknowledgment is required when material from another source stored in print, electronic or other medium is paraphrased or summarized in whole or in part in one’s own words. Refer to Student Handbook for examples of plagiarism.
Sexual Harassment/Sexual Offense/Sexual Violence
Southwestern Community College will not tolerate the commission of sexual offenses by or against students, faculty, and/or staff on or at any College campus, centers, facilities and/or activities. It is the policy at the College to provide education to help prevent sexual offenses, facilitate the reporting of and provide information on counseling concerning sexual offenses, and, when appropriate, investigate and take disciplinary actions regarding sexual offenses.
Sexual harassment is a violation of Title IX in that it constitutes differential treatment on the basis of sex (including sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking). Title IX applies to any educational program or activity and protects both students and employees.
Students may refer to the College’s Student Handbook on the college’s website at http://www.swcciowa.edu/student-life/student-handbook, for additional information regarding sexual offenses.
Any person who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking may report the behavior to Jolene Griffith, Educational Equity (Title IX) Coordinator, 641.782.1456 or 800.247.4023, ext. 456. Reports may be filed by the alleged victim or others on their behalf. Anonymous reports will be accepted, however, options available to college authorities for investigating or resolving anonymous reports may be limited because of the unique challenges presented.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Southwestern Community College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age in employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, religion, veteran status, associational preference and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities or employment and personnel policies and practices. Southwestern also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to its facilities. References: Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C §§ 1681 –1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).
Inquiries regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination policy and the appropriate grievance procedure may be directed to: Jolene Griffith, Educational Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Southwestern Community College, 1501 W. Townline St., Creston, IA 50801, 641.782.1456 or 800.247.4023, ext. 456, or TitleIXCoordinator@swcciowa.edu; or the Office for Civil Rights (Midwestern Division), U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544, phone number 312.730.1560, fax 312.730.1576, TDD 800.877.8339 or email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Disability/Special Needs
Southwestern provides a variety of accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Services are designed to enhance the student’s abilities and are based upon a student’s individual needs. Southwestern makes every effort to assure that qualified students with disabilities have equal access to all services. Steps for obtaining such accommodations are listed in the Student Handbook (disability/special needs at Southwestern). For further assistance regarding accommodations or to identify special needs, students should contact Deb Pantini, Director of Student Development, Administration Center, at 641.782.1458.
General Education Statement
Southwestern Community College is an institution dedicated to continuous student improvement. As part of our general education assessment efforts, it is necessary for us to collect and analyze academic data. Data drawn from students’ work for the purposes of institutional assessment will be collected and posted in aggregate, and will not identify individual students. Your continued support in our on-going effort to provide quality instructional services at Southwestern is appreciated.
Syllabus Disclaimer Statement
This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it is not a contract between the student and the institution. It is subject to change without notice. Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed by the instructor on an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements.
Students who need extended time on quizzes and tests
Unfortunately, you have to "moderate" each quiz:
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Make sure your due dates make sense
Midterm and final grade instructions:
Grade change form:
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Incomplete grade instructions:
Professional Development
Attention all adjuncts! (That includes me.) In your contract this fall, you will receive the "Quality Faculty Plan Approval Form" (see below) which needs to be completed once during the academic year. A free Canvas webinar would work:
remember the help desk
Click "Help" to see the options for you and students. I always just call: