Policies

You are expected to attend two 90 minutes lectures and one 3 hour in-person lab once a week. Do not miss labs or arrive late. Each lab will begin with a quiz and, if you are late, you will not have time to complete them. Arriving after the quiz has been completed will count as an absence. 

If you have an emergency, please let me know immediately, but be aware you may be missing activities and points that cannot be made up.  Communication is key! I am far more willing to made adjustments/accommodations when you let me know of an issue early, rather than after a due date or exam has passed.

You may only have 2 unexcused lab absences and get a C in the class. Missing 3 or more labs will result in a maximum grade of D.

Sometimes there are external factors that impede our learning, like having to pick up an extra shift at work, or help a loved one if they get sick. And sometimes, you're forced to choose between being successful in your education and other obligations in your life.

Lab and lecture quizzes will occur weekly in class, so it is in your best interest to complete the videos, study guides, and other learning activities in a timely manner to prepare for the lab and lecture quizzes. 

What if I miss a quiz or an exam?

If an in-person quiz is missed, it can be made up during open hours with a late penalty (10% per day). The quiz must be made up within one week of the original quiz date. If the quiz is not made up within one week, a score of zero will be given.

For example, if you miss a quiz that was taken at 3pm on Wednesday, you have until 2:59pm on Wednesday to make up that quiz during my open hours. 

Any exam that is missed must be made up within one week of the original exam date with a late penalty (10% per day) unless we have come to another agreement. If the exam is not made up within one week of the original date, a score of zero will be given. Exams can be made up at a time of your choosing at the testing center.

It's extremely helpful to keep an open line of communication with me about your progress, and any challenges that may be impeding your success.

To meet grading deadlines, the final exam cannot be made up and must be taken on the day listed in the course schedule unless previous arrangements have been made.

Academic honesty is an indispensable value as students acquire knowledge and develop skills in college. Students at Chemeketa Community College are expected to practice academic honesty by not cheating, plagiarizing, or misrepresenting their coursework in any way. Students are ultimately responsible for understanding and avoiding academic dishonesty whether such incidences are intentional or unintentional. Violations may result in failure of an assignment or failure of the course.

Plagiarism, collusion, and other forms of misrepresentation hurt the student and run counter to the goals of education. The faculty at Chemeketa is committed to educating students regarding academic honesty.

Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. All work in lecture and lab must be completed individually. Forbidden actions include but are not limited to: giving or receiving assistance on any homework, quiz, exam, or other academic work; falsifying a person’s identity for any purpose; stealing or altering testing materials of any kind. All Lab Quizzes and Exams are closed book, closed note. No class resources or outside resources may be used during quizzes and exams. Students who lie, steal, or commit acts of academic dishonesty will receive a grade of “F” for the course.   

Please familiarize yourself with what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Plagiarized work will receive a 0 and referral to the Academic Integrity Coordinator.  I recommend looking at these examples of plagiarism before you accidentally make a mistake on an  assignment:

If something is not clear to you please ask questions! Be respectful of other students and listen when they are talking. Students should always feel safe and comfortable. Let me know if any unsafe or unwelcome situation arises. 

I may provide several extra credit opportunities throughout the term. Generally, I do not believe extra credit is particularly beneficial in higher education, however, I do use it to help motivate people to study and try new study techniques. My goal is to provide an incentive to better prepare for exams and (sometimes) quizzes, not to give you a chance to increase your grade at the end of the term. 

Please do not ask for extra credit at the end of the course. It is uncomfortable as an instructor to be bombarded with pleas for extra credit, often with the implication your future is at stake, with only 1-2 weeks left in the course. The time to worry about your grade starts in Week 1 and I will help in any way I can to get you successfully over the finish line with a fair and (hopefully) acceptable grade.

We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community members. Each individual and group has the potential to contribute in our learning environment. Each has dignity. To diminish the dignity of one is to diminish the dignity of us all.

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Marital Status, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, Age, Gender, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Pregnancy, Whistleblowing, Genetic Information, Protected Hairstyle (CROWN Act), Expunged Juvenile Record, Injured Workers, Victim of Domestic Violence (sexual Assault, stalking, and/or Harassment), Political Affiliation or Belief, Tobacco Use During Work Hours

Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.

Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose. All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.  

Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, interpersonal violence, and stalking, contact the Title IX coordinator at 503-584-7323, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, or http://go.chemeketa.edu/titleix. 

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600. 

To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192.

Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty, and Student Accessibility Services. If you have already been approved for accommodations and requested them for this term, both you and I received a Letter of Accommodation by e-mail. It is important that we discuss the accommodations as early in the term as possible. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through Student Accessibility Services should phone 503.399.5192. I require that students receiving accommodations meet with me outside of class to discuss how their accommodations will be implemented. I cannot provide accommodations without documentation from Student Accessibility Services.