MANE 6313
Week 1, Module E
Student Learning Outcome
Succeed in MANE 6313.
Module Learning Outcome
Explain the course policies
Course Policies and Procedures
UTRGV values a positive and supportive learning environment, and for us to thrive together, we must recognize that our responsibilities, actions, and contributions can impact and transform our learning. The course policies listed below are created to ensure your success by fulfilling course expectations while remaining flexible to account for unexpected events.
LEARNING AND TEACHING ENVIRONMENT
Consider including a brief description of what you envision as the learning and teaching environment in your course and the role the instructor and student play in contributing to this vision and to a safe, learning-enriching educational environment for all.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. UTRGV's attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics, accommodation by Student Accessibility Services (SAS), observance of religious holy days, or military service.
When setting your attendance policy, please consider extenuating circumstances. Accommodations related to long-term complications from medical conditions should go through SAS. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations.
ABSENCES/SICK POLICY
If your students need to miss class due to illness and other personal reasons, please share with students your expectations, accommodations, and support resources in place to ensure their continued growth and success in the course. You may consider the following questions: What mechanisms or modalities have been set up to help students achieve the learning objectives? Will they be able to make arrangements to take quizzes/exams online or through office hours? Is there a place where class notes and resources are offered through Blackboard or where students can have a discussion post about what happened during the missed class?
Classroom Recordings
The use of classroom recordings is governed by the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), UTRGV's acceptable-use policy, and UTRGV HOP Policy STU 02-100 Student Conduct and Discipline. A recording of class sessions will be kept and stored by UTRGV, in accordance with FERPA and UTRGV policies. Your instructor will not share the recordings of your class activities outside of course participants, which include your fellow students, teaching assistants, or graduate assistants, and any guest faculty or community-based learning partners with whom we may engage during a class session. You may not share recordings outside of this course. As referenced UTRGV HOP Policy STU 02-100 Student Conduct and Discipline, doing so may result in disciplinary action.
COURSE DROPS
Please consider the following information when referencing course drops. Instructor-initiated drops can have significant financial consequences for students. According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR (drop) until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the "3-peat rule" and the "6-drop" rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Members of the UTRGV community uphold the Vaquero Honor Code's shared values of honesty, integrity and mutual respect in our interactions and relationships. In this regard, academic integrity is fundamental in our actions, as any act of dishonesty conflicts as much with academic achievement as with the values of honesty and integrity. The Writing Center is an excellent resource to assist in learning about and avoiding plagiarism in writing. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to: cheating, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, STU 02-100, and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All violations of Academic Integrity will be reported to Student Rights and Responsibilities through Vaqueros Report It.
Student Support Resources
UTRGV is committed to your personal, academic, and professional success; please know you can reach out to me for questions and/or I can help you identify the resources you need. UTRGV offers student support resources designed to contribute to your well-being and academic excellence.
Students seeking academic help in their studies can use university resources in addition to an instructor's office hours. University Resources include the Advising Center, Career Center, Counseling Center, Learning Center, and Writing Center. These centers provide services such as tutoring, writing help, counseling services, critical thinking, study skills, degree planning, and connections student employment (through Handshake and HR Student Employment). In addition, services, such as the Food Pantry are also provided. Locations are listed below.
| Center Name | Brownsville Campus | Edinburg Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising Center | AcademicAdvising@utrgv.edu | BMAIN 1.400, (956) 665-7120 | EITTB 1.000, (956) 665-7120 |
| Career Center | CareerCenter@utrgv.edu | BINAB 1.105, (956) 882-5627 | ESTAC 2.101, (956) 665-2243 |
| Counseling Center | Counseling@utrgv.edu, Mental Health Counseling and Related Services List | BSTUN 2.10, (956) 883-3897 | EUCTR 109, (956) 665-2574 |
| Food Pantry | FoodPantry@utrgv.edu | BCAVL 101 & 102, (956) 882-7126 | EUCTR 114, (956) 665-665-3363 |
| Learning Center | LearningCenter@utrgv.edu | BSMLC 2.118, (956) 882-8208 | ELCTR 100, (956) 665-2585 |
| University Library | circulation@utrgv.edu, www.utrgv.edu/library | BLIBR, (956) 882-8221 | ELIBR (956) 665-2005 |
| Writing Center | WC@utrgv.edu | BLIBR 3.206, (956) 882-7065 | ESTAC 3.119, (956) 665-2538 |
Financial Need
Students who demonstrate financial need have a variety of options when it comes to paying for college costs, such as scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. Students should visit the Student Services Center (U Central) for additional information. U Central is located in BMAIN 1.100 (Brownsville) or ESSBL 1.145 (Edinburg) or can be reached by email (ucentral@utrgv.edu or telephone: (956) 882-4026. In addition to financial aid, U Central can assist students with registration and admissions.
Blackboard Support
If you need assistance with course technology at any time, please contact the Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology (COLTT).
| Campus: | Brownsville | Edinburg |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Casa Bella (BCASA) 613 | Marialice Shary Shivers (EMASS) 3.143 |
| Phone | (956)-882-6792 | (956)-665-5327 |
| Toll Free | 1-(866) -654-4555 | 1-(866) -654-4555 |
| Support Tickets | Submit a Support Case via our Ask COLTT Portal | Submit a Support Case via our Ask COLTT Portal |
| Online Support | Chat with a Support Specialist online | Chat with a Support Specialist online |
| 24/7 Support | Need Blackboard assistance after hours? You can call our main ofice numbers, (956)-883-6792 or (956)-665-5327, to speak with a support representative | Need Blackboard assistance after hours? You can call our main ofice numbers, (956)-883-6792 or (956)-665-5327, to speak with a support representative |
University Policy Statements
UTRGV cares about creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The University policy statements below are intended to create transparency for your rights and responsibilities as students. We each contribute to ensuring a safe and positive environment through our actions and conduct, and students are encouraged to advocate for their needs.
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Student Accessibility Services staff can be contacted at either campus to learn about and explore accessibility services.
| Campus: | Brownsville | Edinburg |
|---|---|---|
| Location: | Music and Learning Center (BMSLC, 1.107) | University Center (EUCTR,108) |
| Phone: | phone (956) 882-7374 | phone (956) 665-7005 |
| ability@utrgv.edu | ability@utrgv.edu |
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students with a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects academic performance) who would like to receive reasonable academic accommodations should contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) for additional information. In order for accommodation requests to be considered for approval, the student must apply using the mySAS portal and is responsible for providing sufficient documentation of the disability to SAS. Students are required to articipate in an interactive discussion, or an intake appointment, with SAS staff. Accommodations may be requested at any time but are not retroactive, meaning they are valid once approved by SAS. Please contact SAS early in the semester/module for guidance. Students who experience a broken bone, severe injury, or undergo surgery may also be eligible for temporary accommodations.
PREGNANCY, PREGNANCY-RELATED, AND PARENTING ACCOMODATIONS
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination, which includes discrimination based on pregnancy, marital status, or parental status. Students seeking accommodations related to pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, or parenting should submit the request using the form found at Pregnancy and Parenting | UTRGV.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND MANDATORY REPORTING
In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a "Responsible Employee" for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report to the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity (OIED@utrgv.edu) any instance, occurring during a student's time in college, of sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual harassment, about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found through the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect that is free from sexual misconduct, discrimination, and all forms of violence. If students, faculty, or staff would like confidential assistance, or have questions, they can contact OVAVP (Office for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention) at (956) 665-8287, (956) 882-8282, or OVAVP@utrgv.edu.
DEAN OF STUDENTS
The Dean of Students office assists students when they experience a challenge with an administrative process, unexpected situation, such as an illness, accident, or family situation, and aids in resolving complaints. Additionally, the office facilitates student academic related requests for religious accommodations, support students formerly in foster care, helps to advocate on behalf of students and inform them about their rights and responsibilities, and serves as a resource and support for faculty and campus departments.
Vaqueros Report It allows students, staff, and faculty a way to report concern about the well-being of a student, seek assistance in resolving a complaint, or report allegations of behaviors contrary to community standards or campus policies. The Dean of Students can be reached by email (dos@utrgv.edu), phone (956-665-2260), or by visiting one of the following office locations: Cavalry (BCAVL) 204 or University Center (EUCTR 323).
MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD
Students have the opportunity to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu). Course evaluations are used by the instructor to better understand the student experience in the course, which can inform revisions of the course to ensure student success. Additionally, course evaluations are also used by the instructor for annual performance review and promotion applications, teaching award applications, among others. For these reasons, your feedback, reflections, and insights on your experience in the course are invaluable to ensure student success and a quality education for all. You will be contacted through email with further instructions. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades.
Online evaluations will be available on or about:
| Spring Module 1 (7 weeks) | February 22 -- 28, 2023 |
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| Spring Regular Term 2022 | April 14 -- May 3, 2023 |
| Spring Module 2 (7 weeks) | April 19 -- 25, 2023 |