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3Absence GuidelinesFor undergraduate lecture classes, the College has set the following guidelines for absencesthat are neither sanctioned nor documented: Online/Module classes: two absences Virtual and onsite classes that meet once per week: two absences Virtual and onsite classes that meet two or more times per week: four absencesAt the discretion of the professor, students who exceed the above number of absences may haveup to 10 points deducted from their overall course grade.Attendance and Participation in the Virtual ClassroomVirtual classes require active participation from all students to be truly effective. Studentsshould treat virtual classes exactly like in-person classes, meaning they need to be on time andfully present for the entirety of the class period. Work schedules and personal appointmentsshould not conflict with class times - it is the student's responsibility to make sure they are fullyavailable for their virtual classes, just as they would be for an in-person class. Activeparticipation includes but is not limited to: responding to the professor, engaging in discussionand chats, and completing in-class assignments and presentations.Lack of attendance due to connectivity issues will be evaluated at the professor's discretion, sostudents should let their professors know if they are experiencing connection problems.Excused absences due to illness, essential worker status, etc. will still require documentationthrough the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. Students should send any questions and/orappropriate documentation to:o Bronx Campus: Jerry Kostroff at j..f@monroecollege.eduo New Rochelle Campus: Frank Costantino at f..o@monroecollege.eduo St. Lucia Campus: Sonia Alexander at s..r@monroecollege.eduo Online: Jacinth Coultman at j..n@monroecollege.eduLateness/Leaving Class EarlyStudents who arrive to class 10 minutes after the start time are recorded as late and those wholeave before the class is dismissed are recorded as having left early. At the discretion of theprofessor, a certain combination of lateness or early departures may be counted as an absence.The professor's policy is stated in the course syllabus.NOTE: Clinical and lab courses have more stringent attendance and punctuality policies that areincluded in the course syllabus.Accommodative ServicesMonroe College is accessible to students with disabilities and admits those students whosecredentials demonstrate they have the motivation and capabilities to successfully pursuetheir academic goals at the college. All students with disabilities have access to a Coordinator ofServices for Students with Disabilities:

4o Saadia Del-Llano at s..o@monroecollege.eduHealth and WellnessThrough our health and wellness program, the College provides students with individual clinicalcounseling services, group therapy, and a variety of workshops on mental health and wellness.Sessions are available virtually. We also offer students referrals to local clinicians. As a studentwithin Monroe College, you have access to mental health counseling services, upon request.Counseling ServicesRequest an appointment by going to:https://admissions.monroecollege.edu/register/counselingrequestOne-on-one and group counseling sessions are available:o Jessica Pollas, LSW, MSW 646.413.3539 j..s@monroecollege.eduo NygeraS.PiersonMutis,MS, LMSW 646.678.2255 n..s@monroecollege.eduAcademic Support and Library ServicesStudents may avail themselves of academic support, tutoring and Library services on the Bronxcampus, New Rochelle campus, or virtually.Course AssessmentStudent learning will be assessed using a variety of measures such as quizzes, exams,assignments, projects, presentations, and/or essays, etc.Assignments/Assessments Percentage toward final gradeClasswork / Discussions 15%Homework 20%Quizzes 15%Midterm 25%Project 25%Total 100%College Grading ScaleA 90-100B+ 85-89B 80-84C+ 75-79C 70-74D+ 65-69D 60-64F Less than 60Final Grades

5Faculty submit final grades by the Saturday following the conclusion of the final exam period.Once the grade auditing process is complete, final grades are available for students to view onthe following Wednesday.Grade Appeal ProcessThe grade appeal process provides a student with an opportunity to question or dispute a finalcourse grade. The student should first discuss the matter with the professor, who determines ifa grade change is warranted. If the matter is not resolved, the student may file a grade appealwith their School Dean or department head. The grade appeal period commences uponpublication of semester final grades and concludes on the designated date at the beginning ofthe following semester. The dates are published in the academic calendar, and the full policycan be found in the College Catalog on the College's website athttps://www.monroecollege.edu/academics .Statement on Academic RigorA rigorous education is characterized by faculty, curricula, and meaningful learning experiencesthat challenge students to engage in higher-order thinking and to apply concepts and skillsacross multiple contexts. Students emerge from such an experience with the ability to writeproficiently, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively and creatively toward solutionsand innovations. Monroe College affirms its commitment to the personal growth of its studentsby providing a learning environment built on high academic standards that has the appropriatelevel of intellectual challenge and academic support.Faculty Statement on Academic RigorMonroe College faculty and administration embrace a culture of caring, and strive to providestudents a clear understanding of standards and expectations while offering studentsappropriate academic support to ensure that students fulfill their learning potential. Faculty arecommitted to creating a teaching environment that engages and challenges students to learnprogressively towards higher levels of achievement.Student Statement on Academic RigorMonroe College students take responsibility for their academic journey and ownership of theireducation by challenging themselves to learn, grow, and think critically. As students progress intheir programs, they should apply knowledge and skills learned to higher-level courses,experiential learning opportunities, and ultimately to a career in their field.Code of Academic and Scholarly IntegrityMonroe College is an academic community. Its fundamental purpose is the pursuit ofknowledge in preparation for a career and for life. Essential to the success of this educationalmission is a commitment to the principles of academic integrity. Every member of the collegecommunity (whether Onsite, Virtual, or Online) is responsible for upholding the higheststandards of honesty at all times. The use of integrity software (such as plagiarism checkers,lockdown programs, etc.) helps to ensure this adherence. With this in mind, students should beaware that all papers will be scanned and tests monitored, and they may be required todownload applicable software. As members of the college community, all students are

6responsible for adhering to the principles and spirit of the following Code of Academic andScholarly Integrity.Activities that have the effect or intention of interfering with education, pursuit of knowledge,or fair evaluation of a student's performance are prohibited. Examples of such activitiesinclude, but are not limited to, the following definitions:A. Cheating: Using or attempting to use unauthorized assistance, material, or study aids inexaminations or other academic work or preventing, or attempting to prevent, another fromusing authorized assistance, material, or study aids. Examples: using a cheat sheet in a quiz orexam, altering a graded exam and resubmitting it for a better grade, using an electronic deviceto obtain assistance during an examination, etc.B. Plagiarism: Using the ideas, data, or language of another without specific or properacknowledgment. Examples: copying another person's paper, article, or work and submitting itfor an assignment; using someone else's ideas without attribution; failing to use quotationmarks where appropriate; etc.C. Fabrication: Submitting contrived or altered information in any academic exercise. Examples:making up data for an experiment; falsifying data; citing nonexistent articles; contrivingsources; submitting falsified paperwork to document attendance; submitting falsified or forgedtimesheets for internships or work study positions; etc.D. Multiple Submissions: Submitting, without prior permission, any work submitted to fulfillanother academic requirement at Monroe or any other institution. Example: submitting a paperwritten for one class to another class without first getting permission from both professors.E. Misrepresentation of academic records: Misrepresenting or tampering with or attempting totamper with any portion of a student's transcript or academic record, either before or aftercoming to Monroe College. Examples: forging a change of grade slip, tampering with computerrecords, falsifying academic information on one's resume, etc.F. Facilitating academic dishonesty: Knowingly helping or attempting to help another violateany provision of the Code. Example: working together on a take-home exam without priorpermission from the instructor, etc.G. Unfair advantage: Attempting to gain unauthorized advantage over fellow students in anacademic exercise. Example: gaining or providing unauthorized access to examinationmaterials, obstructing or interfering with another student's efforts in an academic exercise,lying about a need for an extension for an exam or paper, continuing to write even when time isup during an exam, destroying or keeping library materials for one's own use, etc.Penalties: Students who violate the Code of Academic and Scholarly Integrity may be subject toa grade of "F" for the work submitted, an "F" in the course, written reprimands in the student'sacademic file, probation, suspension, or dismissal from the College. Professors who encounter abreach of the Code are required to report it the Dean of their department. The student in

7question must then meet with a dean to discuss the infraction and its consequences. Note thatignoring or skipping this meeting will not make the problem go away - doing so will onlyintensify the penalty.Students are expected to be fully aware of the College's requirements and expectationsregarding academic honesty and scholarly integrity. If a student is unsurewhether their action(s) constitute a violation of the Code of Academic and Scholarly Integrity,then it is that student's responsibility to consult with the instructor to clarify any ambiguities.Student Evaluations of Course and InstructorMonroe College students have an important voice in the academic community and an obligationto give an honest assessment of their instruction and coursework. As an expectation of everycourse, students will complete an anonymous, online course evaluation questionnaire. By doingso, students provide information used to enhance the relevance of the course content andeffectiveness of the instruction you experienced. The course evaluation period will be announcedby the Academic Office during the course of the semester.