PLA 2000 Prior Learning Documentation

Course Policies

Activities Objectives Syllabus Requirements

Attendance Policy:

The University expects that all students shall attend all regularly scheduled class meetings held for instruction or examination. Although independent study is encouraged at Valdosta State University, regular attendance at class is expected. Instructors are required to maintain records of class attendance. The unexcused absence or “cut” is not regarded as a student privilege. It is recognized that class attendance is essentially a matter between students and their instructors. Instructors must explain their absence policy in the course syllabus. All students are held responsible for knowing the specific attendance requirements as prescribed by their instructors …. When students are compelled for any reason to be absent from class, they should immediately contact the instructor.   A student who misses more than 20% of the scheduled classes of a course will be subject to receiving a failing grade in the course. (Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2007, p. 79) For this course attendance is defined as participation in activities related to the weekly schedule. This is going to include both discussions on topics and submission of assignments. Students are expected to take part in each week’s activities and maintain regular weekly communication with the professor. The VSU Attendance Policy will be applied in relation to the online course process.

Accommodations Statement:

“Valdosta State University complies fully with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you believe that you are covered under this act, and if you have need for special arrangements to allow you to meet the requirements of this course, please contact the Access Office for Students with Disabilities in Nevins Hall, (229) 245-2498. Also, please discuss this need with the instructor at the time of the first class.”

Academic Student Conduct Code:

Students should study and be sure that they thoroughly understand the concepts of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty. Useful information is located in Section I of the Student Code of Conduct, located in the VSU Student Handbook. If you have questions on these topics, please communicate with the professor.

Course Credit:

This course carries "Institutional Credit" at the value of 2 credits, but the credits do not count toward a degree.

Course Evaluation:

Students will be evaluated on projects that lead up to the final submission of a portfolio. Each submission will be graded on the following scale.

Grading Scale - This course is graded as either satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U).

S  =   71-100  U  =   70 and below

Direct any questions or comments to Jerry Merwin.