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*minimester class- Do not use this syllabus. Use the syllabus inside Blackboard

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You don't need to write the questions, just the answers. 

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You don't need to write the questions, just the answers. 

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Use this padlet and the syllabus to answer the following questions:

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What do I do if there is truly an emergency that I need to let you know about or if there is something of which I think you should be aware? 

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What do I do if there is truly an emergency that I need to let you know about or if there is something of which I think you should be aware? 

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Send a Remind message or email, or talk to me in private before, rather than after the fact, if possible.

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Be Prepared. Be Present. Be on time. I have never had a student fail my course who did those three things.

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Be Prepared. Be Present. Be on time. I have never had a student fail my course who did those three things.

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I am delighted that you signed up for Art Appreciation with me. Let's cover a few basics.

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No textbook, but we will use technology.

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No textbook, but we will use technology.

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I use Blackboard as the platform for the course to include course lectures and notes.
You will need access to a computer and reliable internet. Access to Microsoft Word, and Powerpoint is also needed. The CLE labs and library have these items available for you if necessary.

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Vague and non-verifiable "emergencies" don't count, things like: 

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Vague and non-verifiable "emergencies" don't count, things like: 

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"I had a family emergency."

"I had to go out of town with my family."

visiting a sick family member in the hospital, with few exceptions.

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I expect you to take copious notes in class. I provide you with the Powerpoints from lectures, so you don't need to write down everything you hear, but definitely write down key points. It helps you learn. 

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I expect you to take copious notes in class. I provide you with the Powerpoints from lectures, so you don't need to write down everything you hear, but definitely write down key points. It helps you learn. 

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Have materials to take notes and stay organized.

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All work must be done in or submitted to Blackboard.

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All work must be done in or submitted to Blackboard.

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Don't hand me a paper copy. Don't send it to me via email. Blackboard only and where the assignment specifies.

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MW 12:45 PM - 2:00PM
TR 12:45 PM - 2:00PM

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To use my notes, you first need to download the Powerpoint, open the file in Powerpoint, and look for the notes at the bottom of the slide. *some slides do not contain notes.

The Powerpoints are found inside the folder for the corresponding day as per the syllabus schedule.

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What do I do if I am having issues with Blackboard? 

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What do I do if I am having issues with Blackboard? 

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Contact IS&P Help:
isphelp@southtexascollege.edu
(956) 872-2111

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What do I do if I will be absent due to pregnancy, childcare issues due to a congenital condition, or military service?

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What do I do if I will be absent due to pregnancy, childcare issues due to a congenital condition, or military service?

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Members of the military called into service or whose reserve duty happens during the semester simply need to show me documentation to that effect.

Students who are or will be out because of pregnancy or childcare issues resulting from a congenital condition should file paperwork with the Title IX office, which will in turn, forward documentation to me.

https://www.southtexascollege.edu/about/notices/title-ix.html

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I want you to be comfortable using technology.

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I want you to be comfortable using technology.

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You will be asked to attach images to Discussion topics, upload papers as attachments, and make videos or gifs. It not only makes you more comfortable with technology, but it also makes the class more fun.

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All images for Discussions must be submitted in this manner. *the image you will submit for the syllabus quiz is not a Discussion

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Office Location, Phone Number, and Email Address

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Office Location, Phone Number, and Email Address

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Office: J129 Starr Campus
Phone: (956) 488-6981
Email: lacorpus@southtexascollege.edu
The best way to reach me is through email: lacorpus@southtexascollege.edu
The second best is to send me a message within Blackboard.

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Absences do not excuse you from deadlines. 

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Absences do not excuse you from deadlines. 

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You can use this method to submit attachments to assignments that specify a file be uploaded. For papers, Word document or PDF only, please.

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Internet or computer issues on your end do not excuse you from deadlines.

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Internet or computer issues on your end do not excuse you from deadlines.

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1. Prompt responses. Often, but not always, same day response.

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Late work is not accepted. In very few instances, we can make arrangements to submit work after a due date, but you must make arrangements with me at least 24 hours prior to the due date for an assignment.

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Late work is not accepted. In very few instances, we can make arrangements to submit work after a due date, but you must make arrangements with me at least 24 hours prior to the due date for an assignment.

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2. A genuine approach towards student success; I am very encouraging and am understanding of the difficulties you may encounter this semester, but I also expect your best.

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Attendance Matters (traditional courses). You can only be absent four (4) times. You will drop/fail this course on your fifth (5) absence. 

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Attendance Matters (traditional courses). You can only be absent four (4) times. You will drop/fail this course on your fifth (5) absence. 

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Arriving more than 10 mins late, or leaving more than 10 minutes early also counts as an absence.

**I do not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences. You're either here or not.

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3. Graded work returned in as reasonable a time frame as possible

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Note: In most cases, you should not expect papers back any sooner than two weeks. Sometimes, it may take longer. Be patient. 

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Note: In most cases, you should not expect papers back any sooner than two weeks. Sometimes, it may take longer. Be patient. 

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Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Collusion, plagiarism, or any other form of cheating will result in a grade of zero for that assignment. Students are also subject to further penalty and disciplinary review as per policies stated in the Student Code of Conduct. 

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Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Collusion, plagiarism, or any other form of cheating will result in a grade of zero for that assignment. Students are also subject to further penalty and disciplinary review as per policies stated in the Student Code of Conduct. 

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Please don't ask when work will be returned: I'm working on it. :)

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Please don't ask when work will be returned: I'm working on it. :)

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Do not text in class or use your phone, unless I direct you to do so for a class activity. **I will call you out in class if I see you on your phone. If it persists, I'll ask you to leave. 

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Do not text in class or use your phone, unless I direct you to do so for a class activity. **I will call you out in class if I see you on your phone. If it persists, I'll ask you to leave. 

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Same goes for laptops. Do not use them unless instructed to do so.

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Do not listen to music in class or during exams or wear ear buds. 

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Do not listen to music in class or during exams or wear ear buds. 

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4. Respect and a sense of humor!

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Follow the Student Code of Conduct. Be respectful and courteous to others. 

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Follow the Student Code of Conduct. Be respectful and courteous to others. 

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I call attendance at the beginning of class and sometimes at the end of class.
If I marked you absent and you show up after roll call, stay after class to let me know you showed up late, otherwise it stays as an absence. Remember that showing up more than 10 minutes late, or leaving more than 10 minutes early also counts as an absence.

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What is the Instructors name and what is the best way to contact him?

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What is the Instructors name and what is the best way to contact him?

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Where is his office and when are his office hours?

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Where is his office and when are his office hours?

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I don't need to buy the book, so where will I get information/notes for the course?

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I don't need to buy the book, so where will I get information/notes for the course?

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How many absences can I have for this class without consequence? Can missing class effect my grade?

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How many absences can I have for this class without consequence? Can missing class effect my grade?

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(traditional courses only)

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I showed up 20 minutes late to class and left 5 minutes early. That is a tardy, right?

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I showed up 20 minutes late to class and left 5 minutes early. That is a tardy, right?

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(traditional courses only)

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I was 5 minutes late, I don't remember my name called for attendance. What should I do before I leave class?

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I was 5 minutes late, I don't remember my name called for attendance. What should I do before I leave class?

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(traditional courses only)

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Where can I find the information on how to submit an image for a Discussion?

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Where can I find the information on how to submit an image for a Discussion?

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What formats can I use for submitting typed papers? (not Discussions)

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What formats can I use for submitting typed papers? (not Discussions)

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When is it ok to email my classwork or hand in a paper copy of my assignment?

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When is it ok to email my classwork or hand in a paper copy of my assignment?

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The answer is in the syllabus under student responsibilities.

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I'm always in class and on-time. I'm running late to class by 30 minutes because of an emergency. What is the best action to take?

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I'm always in class and on-time. I'm running late to class by 30 minutes because of an emergency. What is the best action to take?

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(traditional courses only)

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What is the breakdown of the assignments/points I will receive for this course? Hint: it's in the syllabus.

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What is the breakdown of the assignments/points I will receive for this course? Hint: it's in the syllabus.

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When are the due dates for the major assignments? This information is also found in the syllabus.

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When are the due dates for the major assignments? This information is also found in the syllabus.

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Exams are taken online via Blackboard. Exams will become available the day of and only that day. Look at the syllabus for the date when the exam will be administered. Look inside the Course Content folder in Blackboard that corresponds to that date to find the Exam.

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Send me a remind message of any other questions you may have. If there are a few people with the same question, I will address the entire class concerning the topic.

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Send me a remind message of any other questions you may have. If there are a few people with the same question, I will address the entire class concerning the topic.

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When you are done with this Quiz, take a clear picture of the first page next to a signed copy of the Student Acknowledgments page (the last page in the syllabus) and submit via Course Content>Week 1>Syllabus Quiz and Student Acknowledgements Page.

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When you are done with this Quiz, take a clear picture of the first page next to a signed copy of the Student Acknowledgments page (the last page in the syllabus) and submit via Course Content>Week 1>Syllabus Quiz and Student Acknowledgements Page.

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*Submit the image as an attachment. You will not find the insert image icon.