Policy Guidelines
Class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Class attendance is required. Seats will be assigned and roll will be taken at the beginning of each class. A student who accumulates FIVE unexcused absences will automatically be dropped from the course. Excused absences are limited to UTEP sponsored and required trips (a department head letter is required) and documented medical absences. Note: You are allowed four unexcused absences during the semester without sanction. If you choose to use them, USE THEM WISELY! If you do not and a situation arises at the end of the semester requiring your absence, you will find yourself in dire straits regarding your standing in this course. In the interest of fairness to all students, I make NO exceptions to this policy.
If you are absence-prone, keep a close eye on the student initiated drop deadline. Finally: To those who choose to sleep late and disrupt the lecture and the focus of the class by wandering into the classroom late, DON'T! If you are not in your seat when roll has been taken and the morning's lecture has begun, you will be credited with an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE. Manage your time so as to Be on time!
Course Drop Policy
Course drop policy is governed by university guidelines found in the Fall Class Schedule. You may drop this course at any time prior to the student initiated drop deadline with an automatic grade of 'W'. After the drop deadline, a student must be dropped with a grade of 'F'. A grade of 'W' can only be assigned after that date under exceptional circumstances. Students seeking to withdraw with a 'W' after the drop deadline must submit a formal petition through me to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. The Dean, following a consultation and recommendation from me, will make the final decision.