Attendance and participation are highly important in this small, collaborative, remote class. If the student must be absent because of an emergency or illness, please make every effort to speak with professor about it beforehand, if possible, or after the next class. The professor will excuse such absences with a doctor’s note or other form of official documentation. Although the student is excused from attending class, the student is not excused from completing the work for that day.  The faculty is committed to the principle of universal learning. This means that our classroom, our virtual spaces, our practices, and our interactions be as inclusive as possible. Mutual respect, civility, and the ability to listen and observe others carefully are crucial to universal learning. Active, thoughtful, and respectful participation in all aspects of the course will make our time together as productive and engaging as possible. The professor will give the student   feedback on their performance and participation.

The Department of Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services adheres to the Policies and Procedures on Academic Integrity as set forth by CUNY.  Academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion. Additional information can be found in the College catalog http://www.kingsborough.edu/sub-registration/Pages/catalog.aspx.  Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity.   ——-Plagiarism is the intentional theft(s) of someone else’s intellectual property without attribution (proper credit).  Determination and penalty – ranging from grade reduction to course failure – will be decided by the instructor.
Students will require a laptop/tablet and internet access to log in to the CUNY Blackboard system.
—A student who requires assistance with hardware/computer needs, connectivity issues, email problems or gaining access to their Blackboard account please reach out to:    [email protected]
—Students are expected to take all tests when scheduled.  Students who are absent on the day of an exam will be expected to take the exam on their return to class.  Students who fail to take the scheduled exams or makeup will receive a grade of zero for that test.
—All written assignments must comply with college standards for written work.  Specific assignment directions and requirements are provided for each assignment.  Any weekly written assignments are posted on Saturday morning.  Assignments posted on Saturday are due by the following Friday at 11:59pm unless otherwise stated in the assignment directions.  Written assignments, other than discussion board threads are to be submitted as per assignment directions.  A late assignment will meet the requirements of the course but will not receive full credit. 
—If written assignments are not submitted by the end of the course, the student will receive a grade of “0” for each incomplete assignment.
—Refer to the PTA Student Handbook for complete program policies and procedures.

Each student is encouraged to take an active part in class discussions and activities. Honest and respectful dialogue is expected. Disagreement and challenging of ideas in a supportive and sensitive manner is encouraged. Hostility and disrespectful behavior are not acceptable. Just as we expect others to listen attentively to our own views, we must reciprocate and listen to others when they speak, especially when we disagree with them.

1. Be mindful that electronic communication does not convey facial expression or tone of voice. It is important to consider what is written could be misinterpreted.
2. Typing messages all in caps is regarded by most internet uses as shouting; so, unless you mean to yell at someone, type your message in standard format.
3. It is appropriate to share your point of view as well as indicate disagreements with another’s posts, however, it is not okay to make negative personal statements about another’s posts.
4. Clearly indicate the nature of your email messages.
5. It you send an email from a personal email account, sign the message.  Often the names of personal email accounts are different from a person’s given name. Use the KCC email whenever possible.

It is ultimately your responsibility to drop the class, so you should monitor your grade and the college drop deadlines. However, I will drop students who do not submit assignments for more than two weeks in a row and do not communicate with me. If there is something happening in your life that is interfering with this course, please contact me directly so we can develop a plan for you to succeed. If I do not hear from you and you do not submit assignments, I assume you are not interested in completing the course.

In this course, you will demonstrate your learning through writing, speaking, and creation assignments. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s ideas as your own and it includes writing, speaking, and creative projects. When you respond to an assignment prompt, I expect you to craft your answer in your own words. I don’t expect you to be a master of the material in our course – you’re learning! I am looking for evidence of your growth and development.

You may be surprised how easy it is for an instructor to identify when a student has lifted words from a webpage. Just don’t do it. Take the time to learn the material, take a close look at the rubric provided with each assignment, and respond independently. If an assignment requires research then I will expect citations of sources and I will provide information about how to format them.

According to the rules and regulation of MSJC’s student conduct (Section 605.04B Board Policy): “Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty” are subject to disciplinary sanctions. If you have any questions about plagiarism, let me know. I am happy to help