The class policies displayed here were created by students in class and received unanimous approval on September 10.
Attendance
You should attend every class, and the professor will record attendance in Canvas. If you’re unable to make it, do these things to stay in-tune with class activities:
- Check the Agenda Slides to see what we did and what the homework is
- Reach out to colleagues to learn what was discussed
- Check Canvas for any upcoming deadlines
- Complete your homework (including blog posts) so you don’t fall behind
Please note it is not necessary to contact your instructor in cases of absence. However, in cases of extended absence, keeping your instructor informed can help ease frustrations.
Technology
There is the right time and place for using your devices. For example, if the professor is lecturing, you should not have your phone out for a long amount of time. Answering an important text message should be acceptable, but scrolling for an extended time is disrespectful. Although if we are doing individual work and that work is completed with time to spare you should be allowed to do whatever you please on your phone until that time is up. This policy benefits the professor and students by giving both these individuals respect.
Grading
An assignment should be graded based on the quality and effectiveness of the writing, and not syntax or grammar errors. During the semester, assignments will be given notice about whether or not it was effective, as well as feedback. No number/letter grades will be used until the end of the semester. If you revise a major assignment, turn in the revision via Canvas, then schedule an appointment to meet with the instructor to discuss the revision. Final grades will be based on a discussion about how a student believes they performed during the semester.
Late Work
Assignments will not be considered late unless turned in after being graded by Prof. Friend. If the assignment is turned in late/missing, it shall be labeled as a temporary zero. However, you can update that score by completing/amending the assignment, uploading it to Canvas, and discussing your revisions with the instructor during office hours.