Syllabus Statements

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.

Accessibility Services contributes to the development of equitable higher education experiences for all students who have disabilities. Accessibility 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 accessibility services and to provide any necessary documentation to verify the need for accommodations. Faculty will be provided with a copy of the students’ academic accommodation letter each semester in order to receive accommodations. Faculty, students, and the Office of Accessibility Services must cooperate to ensure the most effective provision of accommodations for each class. The Office of Accessibility Services is located in 303O Turley Center. For additional information, please call (304) 367-4543 or visit the Accessibility website.

It is the student’s responsibility to inform faculty each semester of any necessary accommodations needed in order to receive accommodations throughout the semester. Faculty are under no obligation to provide academic accommodations until the student discusses the accommodation letter with them. When a student has asked for disability related accommodations without an accommodation letter, a referral is appropriate and necessary. Faculty or students who encounter problems regarding accommodations are asked to notify the Office of Accessibility Services immediately.

Fairmont State University values 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.

Students are expected to attend regularly the class and laboratory sessions of courses in which they are registered.  Regular attendance 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.

Learning technologies, online testing, and other virtual deliveries of content may require the audio and/or visual recording of you for educational purposes, by enrolling in this course, you consent to such recording for this stated purpose unless you advise the instructor in writing of your objection at least five days following receipt of this notice.

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

Following guidance from the CDC as well as State and Local Officials, Fairmont State reserves the right to determine the method of delivery of class content, and modify classroom configuration to comply with COVID-19 safety guidance.  The University also reserves the right to institute mandatory safety protocols including requiring students to wear masks at all times while in the classrooms.

Fairmont State University is committed to social justice. I concur with that commitment and expect to maintain a positive learning environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and non-discrimination. Our University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran’s status, religion, sexual orientation, color, or national origin. Any suggestions as to how to further such a positive and open environment in this class will be appreciated and given serious consideration. If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please advise let me know, and make appropriate arrangements with the Office of Accessibility Services (304-367-4141).

Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex, gender, and gender identity are Civil Rights offenses subject to the same kinds of accountability and the same kinds of support applied to offenses against other protected categories such as race, national origin, etc. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find the appropriate resources on the Title-IX page, by calling 304.367.4386, or by emailing HR@fairmontstate.edu.  

Additional information about all policies can be found online in the Student Handbook. Additional student resources can be found online on the Student Resources Page.