Attendance (during COVID-19 madness)

Attendance is vital to your success in class, in part, because it facilities your engagement and provides the best opportunity for direct interaction with your professor and other students. You are expected to be present and punctual for each class meeting and actively participate in any in-class discussions, work, and/or activities. Please note that appropriate participation in online class meetings, discussions, or forums are also considered part of your attendance.

In response to COVID-19, the university has implemented several safety measures for in-person classes, in keeping with appropriate guidelines. These include, but are not limited to, reducing classroom occupancy, implementing social distancing where possible, and utilizing personal protective equipment (masks). Refusal to follow guidelines or comply with safety measures will result in your being asked to leave class. Students refusing to follow established safety measures may also be subject to additional disciplinary action from the university.

You are expected to exercise caution and good judgment in determining whether or not you are well enough to attend class in person and should err on the side of caution in making every effort to avoid exposing others if you are or feel you may be ill. Missing classes because you are not feeling well will not adversely affect your grade. If you must be absent, it is your responsibility to communicate with your instructor ASAP – in advance, if possible, keeping in mind that Instructors are not provided with your personal health information by any outside source.

If absent, you will be expected to demonstrate engagement in the class via timely submission of course assignments, online attendance at any synchronous class meetings when possible, and/or review of material provided in eClass asynchronously. Further, it is your responsibility to obtain make-up work and complete it within the timeline agreed upon by you and your instructor.