Course Attendance
The course does not blindly follow a textbook, and missing class will certainly not help your educational experience. It is a fact that there is a very strong correlation between missing class and poor performance and grades. There may be occasional in-class quizzes, but I will announce these well ahead of time.Course Withdrawals
If you decide to withdraw from the course, you are responsible for ensuring that all steps are taken to formally withdraw. Do not assume that you will be dropped automatically. The last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of 'W' is March 16th, 2006. Estimated letter grades at the mid-term will be given to help anyone who is thinking of withdrawing. I encourage anyone who is thinking of withdrawing to talk to me first.
I Grades
The grade of I (incomplete) may be given only if you are unable to complete the course due to documented circumstances beyond your control that develop after the last day to withdraw from the course. Appropriate circumstances include illness and death or crisis in your immediate family. Consult the university catalog for regulations regarding an I grade. In no case will an I grade be assigned to avoid a grade of D or F in the course.S/U Grades
If you elect to be graded under the S/U option, you must declare your intention when registering for the course. All work in the class will be graded in a manner identical to that for students choosing the letter grade option. At the end of the semester, your final letter grade in the course will be used to assign either an S or a U. In accordance with Faculty of Arts and Sciences regulations, an undergraduate must achieve a minimum grade of C in order to receive a grade of S. A graduate student must acheive a minimum grade of B- in order to receive a grade of S.Academic Conduct
The guidelines for academic conduct are stated in the NMSU Student Handbook. Any violations of the code as stated in the handbook will result in a grade of F for the course in addition to any further sanctions imposed by the university. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the NMSU Student Handbook.Accomodation
If you have or believe you have a disability, you may wish to self-identify. You can do so by providing documentation to the Office for Services for Students with Disabilities, located at Garcia Annex (phone: 646-6840 (Voice) or 646-1918 (TTY)). Appropriate accommodations may then be provided for you.If you have a condition which may affect your ability to exit safely from the premises in an emergency or which may cause an emergency during class, you are encouraged to discuss this in confidence with the instructor and/or the director of Disabled Students Programs. If you have general questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), call 646-3333.
Student Resources
NMSU has many Services for Students that can help you succeed in your studies and beyond. These include the Center for Learning Assistance, a great resource to help you create discipline in your study habits, get tutoring, and other things. Other services include career planning, academic advising, and personal counseling.Back to home page 