These syllabus statements were gathered from a variety of faculty courses. Please feel free to add them to your own syllabi as needed. If you have any questions or recommendations for additional language, please send them to CCT.

Digital Device Policy

The use of digital devices such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones in the classroom is permitted for course-related uses only. Non-course related activities (including texting, checking social media, emailing, gaming, etc.) are prohibited out of respect for your neighbors and your instructor. If an emergency requires the personal use of these devices, you may excuse yourself from the room and return when you are finished.

Non-Attendance

Teaching faculty are required to report non-attendance during the first two weeks of the term from a class if the student has not attended. Students will be administratively withdrawn from the course based on non-attendance.

If you miss class, you are still responsible for the material and homework assigned. If you know you will miss class for an official excused absence (e.g., school sports), let me know well in advance via email, and we can arrange an alternate quizzing plan.

Classroom Conduct

Your conduct in the classroom should promote a positive learning environment. Conversations and comments should always be respectful; demeaning comments and offensive language will not be tolerated. Students are expected to abide by the OIT Student Conduct Code (http://www.oit.edu/docs/default-source/Student-Affairs-/student-handbook/student-conduct-code.pdf). Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other institutional activities on institutionally owned or controlled property is strictly prohibited by Oregon Tech’s code of student conduct and may result in disciplinary action.

Disrupting the Academic Environment

Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other institutional activities, including the Institution's public service functions or other authorized activities on institutionally owned or controlled property is strictly prohibited by Oregon Tech’s code of student conduct and may result in disciplinary action.

OIT Emergency and Closure Information

OIT Alert will send you a text message or email informing you of unscheduled campus closures and emergency situations. For more info see http://www.oit.edu/oit-alert

Recording Lectures and In-Class Discussions

Please be advised that this class may be recorded. If you would like permission to record this class you must speak with the professor.