{"id":22,"date":"2017-11-28T19:57:25","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T19:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/chapter\/1-3-introduction-the-course-classroom-materials-and-policies\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:42:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:42:01","slug":"1-3-introduction-the-course-classroom-materials-and-policies","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/chapter\/1-3-introduction-the-course-classroom-materials-and-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"1.2 Things to Know"},"content":{"raw":"

What is a Syllabus?<\/h1>\r\nThe syllabus is a contract between you and your instructor. Yes, a contract. By reading the syllabus and not withdrawing from a class, you are entering into a contract with your instructor and the university. This sounds scary. It isn\u2019t, just so long as you READ THE SYLLABUS. The syllabus describes required materials, course goals, expectations, mandatory attendance policies, how you will be graded, and so on. Generally, when a question comes up about the course, you can find it on the syllabus.\r\n

What is the Attendance Policy?<\/h2>\r\nTime and again, professors are asked by students, \u201cDo I really have to come to class?<\/em>\u201d And, the answer is nearly always the same, \u201cYes, you really have to come to class<\/em>.\u201d\r\n\r\nYou might ask, \u201cIs this true for all classes?<\/em>\u201d The answer is, it is definitely true for your First-Year Writing courses (ENG 100\/101 and ENG 102). \u00a0The First-Year Writing Program's attendance policy is explained below:\r\n
\r\n

The First-Year Writing Program Attendance Policy<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nRationale: This attendance policy is foundational to all First-Year Writing courses and outlined on all of our syllabi. This attendance policy was also designed to improve student productivity, reduce absences, and set clear and consistent expectations for students. Attending class regularly and on-time is essential to success. For this reason, attendance is mandatory in First-Year Writing courses and is taken every class meeting.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\nStudents are allowed to miss up to three weeks of class:\r\n
    \r\n \t
  • Class Meetings and Minutes<\/strong>: XXX (XX minutes)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Unexcused Absences Resulting in Failure: <\/strong>X (3 weeks of class)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • This Equals Missing: <\/strong>3 weeks of class<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nArriving Late and Leaving Early Policy: At the beginning of class, I\u2019m likely to detail important information, such as assignment and schedule changes, so you should always come to class on time. For this reason, students who are ten or more minutes late to class are marked tardy. Four instances of tardiness count as one absence. If a student exits class early without providing notice to their instructor, that student will be marked absent on that day.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n\r\nUniversity Excused Absence Policy: The university authorizes excused absences for the following reasons:\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
    \r\n
      \r\n \t
    • religious observances<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
      \r\n
        \r\n \t
      • disability and Title IX accommodations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
        \r\n
          \r\n \t
        • university authorized activities<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
          \r\n
            \r\n \t
          • military service<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
            \r\n\r\nFor disability and Title IX accommodations and military service, you must provide your instructor with appropriate documentation.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
            \r\n\r\nFor religious observances and university activities, the request should be made using the Absence Authorization Form located on the Faculty Senate Webpage and the University Compliance webpage, and must include dates, reasons, duration of absence.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

            How do I Communicate with my Professors?<\/h2>\r\n

            Part of \u201cdoing college\u201d means understanding that how you communicate to others impacts how they perceive your maturity and\/or professionalism. That said, most instructors do not mind receiving and responding to emails but often mind very much if those emails do not include a formal address\/sign-off, your full name, and your class and section number. Please use the example below as a reference when crafting your emails. Review the second example of how not to communicate with your instructor. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

            \r\n

            Example Email (appropriate)<\/h3>\r\nHello Instructor\/Professor\/Dr. [be sure to choose the appropriate title<\/em>] Last Name,\r\n

            This is Sally Smith from your ENG 101 Section 12 class. After rereading the syllabus, I still do not understand XXX. Can we please meet to discuss it?<\/p>\r\n

            Thank you for your time.<\/p>\r\n

            Sincerely,<\/p>\r\n

            Sally Smith<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

            \r\n

            Example Email (inappropriate)<\/h3>\r\n

            hey,<\/span><\/p>\r\n

            do i have to turn in my assignment 2day? can u gimme more time?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

            ttyl<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

            Student Hours<\/h2>\r\nAnother thing that may be new to you is the opportunity to work and talk one-on-one with your professor. It is one of the perks of the college environment. Instructors are required to set aside time to be available to students in their offices. In general, it is always good to introduce yourself to your professor because introductions during office hours are a great way to stand out from the crowd. Furthermore, attending student hours can help answer questions concerning difficult assignments or concepts. This is a must for students who don\u2019t like to speak up in class. Check the syllabus to make sure you\u2019re visiting during scheduled office hours, unless you have scheduled an appointment with the instructor via email or Starfish.","rendered":"

            What is a Syllabus?<\/h1>\n

            The syllabus is a contract between you and your instructor. Yes, a contract. By reading the syllabus and not withdrawing from a class, you are entering into a contract with your instructor and the university. This sounds scary. It isn\u2019t, just so long as you READ THE SYLLABUS. The syllabus describes required materials, course goals, expectations, mandatory attendance policies, how you will be graded, and so on. Generally, when a question comes up about the course, you can find it on the syllabus.<\/p>\n

            What is the Attendance Policy?<\/h2>\n

            Time and again, professors are asked by students, \u201cDo I really have to come to class?<\/em>\u201d And, the answer is nearly always the same, \u201cYes, you really have to come to class<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

            You might ask, \u201cIs this true for all classes?<\/em>\u201d The answer is, it is definitely true for your First-Year Writing courses (ENG 100\/101 and ENG 102). \u00a0The First-Year Writing Program’s attendance policy is explained below:<\/p>\n

            \n

            The First-Year Writing Program Attendance Policy<\/h3>\n
            \n

            Rationale: This attendance policy is foundational to all First-Year Writing courses and outlined on all of our syllabi. This attendance policy was also designed to improve student productivity, reduce absences, and set clear and consistent expectations for students. Attending class regularly and on-time is essential to success. For this reason, attendance is mandatory in First-Year Writing courses and is taken every class meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

            \n

            Students are allowed to miss up to three weeks of class:<\/p>\n

              \n
            • Class Meetings and Minutes<\/strong>: XXX (XX minutes)<\/li>\n
            • Unexcused Absences Resulting in Failure: <\/strong>X (3 weeks of class)<\/li>\n
            • This Equals Missing: <\/strong>3 weeks of class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Arriving Late and Leaving Early Policy: At the beginning of class, I\u2019m likely to detail important information, such as assignment and schedule changes, so you should always come to class on time. For this reason, students who are ten or more minutes late to class are marked tardy. Four instances of tardiness count as one absence. If a student exits class early without providing notice to their instructor, that student will be marked absent on that day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

              \n
              \n

              University Excused Absence Policy: The university authorizes excused absences for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

              \n
                \n
              • religious observances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
                \n
                  \n
                • disability and Title IX accommodations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
                  \n
                    \n
                  • university authorized activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
                    \n
                      \n
                    • military service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
                      \n

                      For disability and Title IX accommodations and military service, you must provide your instructor with appropriate documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                      \n

                      For religious observances and university activities, the request should be made using the Absence Authorization Form located on the Faculty Senate Webpage and the University Compliance webpage, and must include dates, reasons, duration of absence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                      How do I Communicate with my Professors?<\/h2>\n

                      Part of \u201cdoing college\u201d means understanding that how you communicate to others impacts how they perceive your maturity and\/or professionalism. That said, most instructors do not mind receiving and responding to emails but often mind very much if those emails do not include a formal address\/sign-off, your full name, and your class and section number. Please use the example below as a reference when crafting your emails. Review the second example of how not to communicate with your instructor. <\/span><\/p>\n

                      \n

                      Example Email (appropriate)<\/h3>\n

                      Hello Instructor\/Professor\/Dr. [be sure to choose the appropriate title<\/em>] Last Name,<\/p>\n

                      This is Sally Smith from your ENG 101 Section 12 class. After rereading the syllabus, I still do not understand XXX. Can we please meet to discuss it?<\/p>\n

                      Thank you for your time.<\/p>\n

                      Sincerely,<\/p>\n

                      Sally Smith<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                      \n

                      Example Email (inappropriate)<\/h3>\n

                      hey,<\/span><\/p>\n

                      do i have to turn in my assignment 2day? can u gimme more time?<\/span><\/p>\n

                      ttyl<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                      Student Hours<\/h2>\n

                      Another thing that may be new to you is the opportunity to work and talk one-on-one with your professor. It is one of the perks of the college environment. Instructors are required to set aside time to be available to students in their offices. In general, it is always good to introduce yourself to your professor because introductions during office hours are a great way to stand out from the crowd. Furthermore, attending student hours can help answer questions concerning difficult assignments or concepts. This is a must for students who don\u2019t like to speak up in class. Check the syllabus to make sure you\u2019re visiting during scheduled office hours, unless you have scheduled an appointment with the instructor via email or Starfish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"menu_order":2,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":["melanie-gagich"],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[68],"license":[],"class_list":["post-22","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry","contributor-melanie-gagich"],"part":19,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/22","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/22\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":602,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/22\/revisions\/602"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/19"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/22\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=22"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=22"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/csueng100101fall2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=22"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}