Syllabus Statements

Standard Fairmont StateUniversity Syllabus Statements

Academic Integrity

Fairmont State values highly the integrity of its student scholars. All students and faculty members are urged to share in the responsibility for removing every situation which might permit or encourage academic dishonesty. Cheating in any form, including plagiarism, must be considered a matter of the gravest concern. Cheating is defined here as:

• the obtaining of information during an examination;
• the unauthorized use of books, notes, or other sources of information prior to or during an examination;
• the removal of faculty examination materials;
• the alteration of documents or records; or
• actions identifiable as occurring with the intent to defraud or use under false pretense.

Plagiarism is defined here as the submission of the ideas, words (written or oral), or artistic productions of another, falsely represented as one's original effort or without giving due credit. Students and faculty should examine proper citation forms to avoid inadvertent plagiarism.

Assessments, Surveys, and Course Evaluations 

Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community and Technical College value students’ opinions. Your participation in special assessments, surveys and course evaluations assists us in improving the services of the institution and the effectiveness of classroom instruction. These are to be viewed as course requirements and completed to the best of your ability and with full attention.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend regularly the class and laboratory session of courses in which they are registered.  Regular atendance is necessary to the successful completion of a course of study and is an integral part of a student's educational experience.  Each instructor shall make available on the first day of class what the attendance requirements are and what penalties shall be imposed for nonattendance.

Disability Services

Services are available to any student, full or part-time, who has a need because of a [documented] disability. It is the student’s responsibility to register for services with the coordinator of students with disabilities and to provide any necessary documentation to verify a disability or the need for accommodations. The Coordinator of Disability Services, Andrea Pammer (apammer@fairmontstate.edu), is located in Colebank Hall 307. The office phone is (304) 367-4686. TTY 304-367-4906.  For additional information, visit: Fairmont State University Disability Services.

Copyright Notice

Material presented in this course may be protected by copyright law.

Expectations

Students are expected to be:

Present and attentive in class; aware of official university communication via email
Prepared for university life; prepared for class
Participating in class and in extra- and co-curricular activities
Polite and respectful to everyone in our academic community.

Fairmont State's Core Values:

S cholarship

O pportunity

A chievement

R esponsibility

SOAR with Fairmont State

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